Dr Bob Hall
@drbob317.bsky.social
A retired Scottish-Kiwi sociologist living in exile in Birmingham UK. Left-leaning and a dedicated fan of Liverpool FC, the All Blacks and Bob Dylan.
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European allies were shocked at how the US vision for peace was skewed in favour of Moscow's war aims.
Leaked Transcript Shows Why Trump's Peace Plan Had Russian Fingerprints All Over It
European allies were shocked at how the US vision for peace was skewed in favour of Moscow's war aims.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
European allies were shocked at how the US vision for peace was skewed in favour of Moscow's war aims.
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EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
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I hope folks realize that between Trump, Kushner, Hegseth, Witkoff, Noem, RFK, Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard, this country is almost entirely undefended.
Q: Have you heard this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I hope folks realize that between Trump, Kushner, Hegseth, Witkoff, Noem, RFK, Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard, this country is almost entirely undefended.
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Im being told I crashed @Ofcom's website last night by suggesting people try its Map My Mobile tool, which shows which network has the strongest signal in & out of your home. Its back up and running here... ofcom.org.uk/mobile-cover...
(and do feed in to it if you disagree with its map)
(and do feed in to it if you disagree with its map)
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Im being told I crashed @Ofcom's website last night by suggesting people try its Map My Mobile tool, which shows which network has the strongest signal in & out of your home. Its back up and running here... ofcom.org.uk/mobile-cover...
(and do feed in to it if you disagree with its map)
(and do feed in to it if you disagree with its map)
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The felon president is changing the USA into an outlaw state. No wonder he is courting states & leaders that don't value human lives. Israel, Saudi Arabia, Russia, China etc.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
When Israel breaks international law, what does Trump’s US do? Sanction the judges | Owen Jones
Three ICC judges have been put on a list with terrorists after approving an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. This is the charade of the ‘rules-based order’, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The felon president is changing the USA into an outlaw state. No wonder he is courting states & leaders that don't value human lives. Israel, Saudi Arabia, Russia, China etc.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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This evening on Kremlin TV: Dimitri Simes says he's certain that Trump never even read the "peace plan" he wanted Zelensky to sign, because Trump rarely reads anything. Chair of the State Duma Defense Cte Andrey Kartapolov says Europeans will have to kneel before Russia after it wins in Ukraine.
Andrey Kartapolov says Europeans will have to kneel before Russia if it wins in Ukraine
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:44 AM
This evening on Kremlin TV: Dimitri Simes says he's certain that Trump never even read the "peace plan" he wanted Zelensky to sign, because Trump rarely reads anything. Chair of the State Duma Defense Cte Andrey Kartapolov says Europeans will have to kneel before Russia after it wins in Ukraine.
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BREAKING Jair Bolsonaro, convicted of attempting a military coup and the violent abolition of the democratic rule of law, is ordered today to begin his 27-year sentence
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Bolsonaro out of appeals; will start 27-year sentence for coup attempt
The former Brazilian president will begin his sentence in a specially prepared cell at federal police headquarters in Brasília.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 PM
BREAKING Jair Bolsonaro, convicted of attempting a military coup and the violent abolition of the democratic rule of law, is ordered today to begin his 27-year sentence
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
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This epic takedown of Trump’s entire cabinet by Jen Psaki would be funny if millions of lives weren’t hanging in the balance because of his no good, incompetent, unqualified, reckless, corrupt, unserious, and flat out dangerous picks.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:59 AM
This epic takedown of Trump’s entire cabinet by Jen Psaki would be funny if millions of lives weren’t hanging in the balance because of his no good, incompetent, unqualified, reckless, corrupt, unserious, and flat out dangerous picks.
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A study of Trump's "sanctions" against Russia concludes that they are, simply put, a fraud concocted to mislead the American public. www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
America’s Toothless Sanctions on Russian Oil
Last month, the Trump administration imposed fresh sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, signaling a renewed desire to drive Moscow to the negotiating table in its war a...
www.foreignaffairs.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 AM
A study of Trump's "sanctions" against Russia concludes that they are, simply put, a fraud concocted to mislead the American public. www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...
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BREAKING: Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) responds to Pentagon investigation: "I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies"
November 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
BREAKING: Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) responds to Pentagon investigation: "I've given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies"
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To anyone who thinks it’s an “exaggeration” that the rule of law is in danger…
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly is being investigated for the “crime” of telling people not to commit crimes.
We’ve fallen far.
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly is being investigated for the “crime” of telling people not to commit crimes.
We’ve fallen far.
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
To anyone who thinks it’s an “exaggeration” that the rule of law is in danger…
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly is being investigated for the “crime” of telling people not to commit crimes.
We’ve fallen far.
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly is being investigated for the “crime” of telling people not to commit crimes.
We’ve fallen far.
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Marx and Lenin would be big fans of the Trump regime turning private companies Into government-owned businesses.
November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Marx and Lenin would be big fans of the Trump regime turning private companies Into government-owned businesses.
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“.. The unusual government intervention .. is fueling some concerns, including the opacity of the process, the potential for favoritism, corruption and market distortions, along with the possible loss of taxpayer funds should the investments fail.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
November 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
“.. The unusual government intervention .. is fueling some concerns, including the opacity of the process, the potential for favoritism, corruption and market distortions, along with the possible loss of taxpayer funds should the investments fail.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...
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"The first mistake was for 77M voters to re-elect a man as dangerously unfit…as Trump, one who was immunized and unleashed by John Roberts’ SCOTUS. But the second and related mistake was for a GOP Senate to confirm a dangerous collection of incompetents"
www.americaamerica.news/p/only-the-b...
www.americaamerica.news/p/only-the-b...
"Only the Best and Most Serious People"
The consequences of Trump inserting unfit sycophants in positions of power are tragic and immeasurable
www.americaamerica.news
November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"The first mistake was for 77M voters to re-elect a man as dangerously unfit…as Trump, one who was immunized and unleashed by John Roberts’ SCOTUS. But the second and related mistake was for a GOP Senate to confirm a dangerous collection of incompetents"
www.americaamerica.news/p/only-the-b...
www.americaamerica.news/p/only-the-b...
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Garcia: The oversight committee and Democrats launched our official oversight immigration enforcement dashboard. The dashboard that allows our committee to investigate and document and archive for the public record, possible misconducts by federal agents, ICE, and DHS.
November 25, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Garcia: The oversight committee and Democrats launched our official oversight immigration enforcement dashboard. The dashboard that allows our committee to investigate and document and archive for the public record, possible misconducts by federal agents, ICE, and DHS.
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Billionaire Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, pardoned by Donald Trump, has been accused of facilitating millions of dollars’ worth of payments to Hamas in the wake of its attack on Israel on October 7 2023. Zhao also financed the Trump family's entrance into the cryptocurrency market.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao accused of facilitating payments to Hamas
Crypto tycoon pardoned by Donald Trump faces US court complaint from families of victims of October 7 attack
www.ft.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Billionaire Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, pardoned by Donald Trump, has been accused of facilitating millions of dollars’ worth of payments to Hamas in the wake of its attack on Israel on October 7 2023. Zhao also financed the Trump family's entrance into the cryptocurrency market.
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The Trump regime can hide the data on rising joblessness and a decking GDP, but that won’t change the economic slide that Americans are experiencing.
November 25, 2025 at 4:39 AM
The Trump regime can hide the data on rising joblessness and a decking GDP, but that won’t change the economic slide that Americans are experiencing.
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We had a war to stop fascism. Then we had post-war trials to make it clear that "just following orders" was no excuse. Trump and Hegseth are taking the side of the death camp guards.
November 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
We had a war to stop fascism. Then we had post-war trials to make it clear that "just following orders" was no excuse. Trump and Hegseth are taking the side of the death camp guards.
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After MTG announcement, other GOP representatives are considering retiring before their terms end too. “More explosive early resignations are coming. It’s a tinder box. Morale has never been lower. The entire WH team has treated ALL members like garbage.” 👍👍👍
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
More Republican reps are considering following MTG out the door, report says
‘More explosive early resignations are coming,’ one unnamed senior House Republican said.
www.independent.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
After MTG announcement, other GOP representatives are considering retiring before their terms end too. “More explosive early resignations are coming. It’s a tinder box. Morale has never been lower. The entire WH team has treated ALL members like garbage.” 👍👍👍
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Trump reposted on Truth Social multiple accounts from X this weekend who have been identified as foreigners posing as American MAGA supporters. meidasnews.com/news/trump-a...
Trump Amplified Foreign-Based Accounts This Weekend
One account boosted by Trump promoted banning Ilhan Omar from office. The account is based in Africa.
meidasnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Trump reposted on Truth Social multiple accounts from X this weekend who have been identified as foreigners posing as American MAGA supporters. meidasnews.com/news/trump-a...
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A federal judge has dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after ruling that the prosecutor overseeing the cases, Lindsey Halligan, was illegally appointed.
Judge dismisses Comey, James indictments after finding that prosecutor was illegally appointed
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at Presiden...
apnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
A federal judge has dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James after ruling that the prosecutor overseeing the cases, Lindsey Halligan, was illegally appointed.
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Breaking news: The ruling deals a blow to Donald Trump’s attempts to use the Department of Justice to punish two of his political opponents. on.ft.com/43NbWvO
November 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Breaking news: The ruling deals a blow to Donald Trump’s attempts to use the Department of Justice to punish two of his political opponents. on.ft.com/43NbWvO