Emerson
@emersonr.bsky.social
Brit in The Netherlands
Memento Vivere
Memento Vivere
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It's hard to think of anything the Bill of Rights needs to protect more than ICE Observers. If it doesn't protect that, it doesn't protect anyone.
January 27, 2026 at 7:42 PM
It's hard to think of anything the Bill of Rights needs to protect more than ICE Observers. If it doesn't protect that, it doesn't protect anyone.
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Wow. The standout here is SNS. For Trump to crash to under 20% with a paid-up member of Europe’s populist right makes the National-Conservative International concept look significantly less sustainable
Trust in Mr Trump has dropped among the supporters of Slovakia's parties Smer (soc-nat), Republika (far-right), and SNS (far-right). In all 3 cases, it went from >60% in 2025 to <20%, converging with the center-right opposition's supporters.
Ipsos estimates for @dennikn.bsky.social
Ipsos estimates for @dennikn.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Wow. The standout here is SNS. For Trump to crash to under 20% with a paid-up member of Europe’s populist right makes the National-Conservative International concept look significantly less sustainable
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Only the greatest living American composer. Wow
Another artist rejects the regime and its hostile takeover of the Kennedy Center.
January 27, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Only the greatest living American composer. Wow
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Very useful, because unusually detailed interview on NATO’s plans to secure its eastern flank.
www.welt.de/politik/ausl...
www.welt.de/politik/ausl...
Nato-General: „Ziel ist es, den feindlichen Vorstoß zu brechen“ – Nato will an der Ostflanke massiv aufrüsten - WELT
Erstmals spricht ein Nato-General detailliert über die neuen Pläne der Allianz zur Verteidigung der Ostflanke. Dort entsteht eine Zone voller Sensoren und automatisierter Systeme am Boden, in der Luft...
www.welt.de
January 28, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Very useful, because unusually detailed interview on NATO’s plans to secure its eastern flank.
www.welt.de/politik/ausl...
www.welt.de/politik/ausl...
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It’s as though they get up in the morning and try their best to be fascists but at the end of the day they kill, lie, and plot for personal power like the late-Brezhnev politburo. 10/
January 27, 2026 at 6:32 PM
It’s as though they get up in the morning and try their best to be fascists but at the end of the day they kill, lie, and plot for personal power like the late-Brezhnev politburo. 10/
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Zack Polanski the Greens are sharing misinformatioin about the Gorton and Denton by-election, and ought to be ashamed of themselves.
The chart he has shared on Threads suggests only thee Greens can beat Reform. But it's using vote change data.
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The chart he has shared on Threads suggests only thee Greens can beat Reform. But it's using vote change data.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Zack Polanski the Greens are sharing misinformatioin about the Gorton and Denton by-election, and ought to be ashamed of themselves.
The chart he has shared on Threads suggests only thee Greens can beat Reform. But it's using vote change data.
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The chart he has shared on Threads suggests only thee Greens can beat Reform. But it's using vote change data.
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not sure if you know or not, but that's Adam Serwer's latest
Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong
The pushback against ICE exposed a series of mistaken assumptions.
www.theatlantic.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:15 PM
not sure if you know or not, but that's Adam Serwer's latest
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Start your clocks.
January 27, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Start your clocks.
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Extraordinary.
In the UK, this would have taken about a decade, and two public inquiries, before any victims were compensated.
#Spain
In the UK, this would have taken about a decade, and two public inquiries, before any victims were compensated.
#Spain
Spain to pay $24 million in compensation to victims of high-speed train crash reut.rs/4kc2NUE
Spain to pay $24 million in compensation to victims of high-speed train crash
Spain will pay out 20 million euros ($24 million) in compensation to the victims of last week's high-speed train crash that killed 45 people and left more than 150 injured, Transport Minister Oscar Puente said on Tuesday.
reut.rs
January 27, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Extraordinary.
In the UK, this would have taken about a decade, and two public inquiries, before any victims were compensated.
#Spain
In the UK, this would have taken about a decade, and two public inquiries, before any victims were compensated.
#Spain
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Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
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Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.
January 27, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Downfall Bovino Edition. You're welcome.
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It’s good to have self reflection, etc, but I noted recently a lot of defeatist language.
Which is far from reality.
Rome wasn’t built in 1 day, but can be destroyed in 1 night.
We need to celebrate what we are doing right, for example this from yesterday 👇
bsky.app/profile/cati...
Which is far from reality.
Rome wasn’t built in 1 day, but can be destroyed in 1 night.
We need to celebrate what we are doing right, for example this from yesterday 👇
bsky.app/profile/cati...
The North Sea is already the #1 region in the world for wind.
And the deal signed yesterday in Hamburg will increase production tenfold.
And a lot more efficient due to connectivity across so many European countries.
And the deal signed yesterday in Hamburg will increase production tenfold.
And a lot more efficient due to connectivity across so many European countries.
The North Sea Summit on 26 Jan is a huge opportunity to further harness the basin’s massive potential - critical for Europe’s energy security ⚡
The talks need to deepen and broaden collaboration to accelerate construction of a resilient North Sea grid.
https://loom.ly/WAeVf9o
The talks need to deepen and broaden collaboration to accelerate construction of a resilient North Sea grid.
https://loom.ly/WAeVf9o
January 27, 2026 at 8:23 AM
It’s good to have self reflection, etc, but I noted recently a lot of defeatist language.
Which is far from reality.
Rome wasn’t built in 1 day, but can be destroyed in 1 night.
We need to celebrate what we are doing right, for example this from yesterday 👇
bsky.app/profile/cati...
Which is far from reality.
Rome wasn’t built in 1 day, but can be destroyed in 1 night.
We need to celebrate what we are doing right, for example this from yesterday 👇
bsky.app/profile/cati...
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Please. This is absurd. Europe can certainly deter Russia and defend itself if its focused and determined. Perpetuating a sense of European helplessness may help Rutte bureaucratically but its 1. wrong 2. prevents action. 3. willfully blind: the US ain't coming to defend Europe.
“If anyone thinks here… that the European Union or Europe as a whole can defend itself without the US, keep on dreaming,” Nato SecGen Mark Rutte told the European Parliament. “You can’t.”
“It will make things more complicated. I think Putin will love it. So think again.”
as.ft.com/r/25718b02-2...
“It will make things more complicated. I think Putin will love it. So think again.”
as.ft.com/r/25718b02-2...
Europe must stop ‘dreaming’ about defence without US, Rutte warns
[FREE TO READ] Nato chief says continent cannot afford to replace American security umbrella
as.ft.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Please. This is absurd. Europe can certainly deter Russia and defend itself if its focused and determined. Perpetuating a sense of European helplessness may help Rutte bureaucratically but its 1. wrong 2. prevents action. 3. willfully blind: the US ain't coming to defend Europe.
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pretty wild statement re: Republican Chris Madel drop from race for MN governor:
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
January 26, 2026 at 2:14 PM
pretty wild statement re: Republican Chris Madel drop from race for MN governor:
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
"Saying he cannot support the national GOP's 'stated retribution on citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so."
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Congratulations, Andrew Wakefield! You did it, you fraudulent quack!
🚨 This should alarm everyone.
The #UK has lost measles elimination status — not because vaccines failed, but because vaccination rates fell.
The US is on track to lose it too.
#Measles is highly contagious, dangerous, and vaccine-preventable.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The #UK has lost measles elimination status — not because vaccines failed, but because vaccination rates fell.
The US is on track to lose it too.
#Measles is highly contagious, dangerous, and vaccine-preventable.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
UK loses measles elimination status
Decision made after outbreaks in 2024, when there were nearly 3,000 cases in England and Wales.
www.bbc.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Congratulations, Andrew Wakefield! You did it, you fraudulent quack!
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I’m old enough to remember when the UK govt was actively working to sabotage Galileo because it was a European alternative to a single US tech capability(c2006-7). I was in the meetings. Oddly, some (eg @benjudah.bsky.social) simply assert it didn’t happen.
🇬🇧 insisted on Europe’s lack of autonomy.🤦♂️
🇬🇧 insisted on Europe’s lack of autonomy.🤦♂️
France announced today it’s phasing out Teams, Zoom, etc. to be replaced with a French/European solution called Visio. The data is hosted on Outscale. Transcripts and subtitles are also handled by French providers. The target is set on 2027 for government agencies.
January 26, 2026 at 4:21 PM
I’m old enough to remember when the UK govt was actively working to sabotage Galileo because it was a European alternative to a single US tech capability(c2006-7). I was in the meetings. Oddly, some (eg @benjudah.bsky.social) simply assert it didn’t happen.
🇬🇧 insisted on Europe’s lack of autonomy.🤦♂️
🇬🇧 insisted on Europe’s lack of autonomy.🤦♂️
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not sure this is the classiest response from the Tories to the latest defection to Reform UK
January 26, 2026 at 1:48 PM
not sure this is the classiest response from the Tories to the latest defection to Reform UK
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Filming the police is not obstruction.
Filming the police is not resisting.
Refusing to stop filming police is not resisting.
Holding onto your phone is not resisting.
Federal agents under this admin have zero respect for rights and liberties.
Filming the police is not resisting.
Refusing to stop filming police is not resisting.
Holding onto your phone is not resisting.
Federal agents under this admin have zero respect for rights and liberties.
January 25, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Filming the police is not obstruction.
Filming the police is not resisting.
Refusing to stop filming police is not resisting.
Holding onto your phone is not resisting.
Federal agents under this admin have zero respect for rights and liberties.
Filming the police is not resisting.
Refusing to stop filming police is not resisting.
Holding onto your phone is not resisting.
Federal agents under this admin have zero respect for rights and liberties.
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Wir haben uns “Members Only: Palm Beach”, die neue Netflix-Serie zu reichen MAGA Frauen angeschaut, damit ihr es nicht müsst. Prunk, Protz, Rassismus, Mar-a-Lago Face, Gender Performance & Trump Erwähnungen als Jump Scare - it’s a lot. Special Guest: Sonder-Korri @anjaruetzel.bsky.social
Members Only, Inside MAGA
Podcast-Folge · Feminist Shelf Control · 25.01.2026 · 1 Std. 42 Min.
podcasts.apple.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Wir haben uns “Members Only: Palm Beach”, die neue Netflix-Serie zu reichen MAGA Frauen angeschaut, damit ihr es nicht müsst. Prunk, Protz, Rassismus, Mar-a-Lago Face, Gender Performance & Trump Erwähnungen als Jump Scare - it’s a lot. Special Guest: Sonder-Korri @anjaruetzel.bsky.social
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HOW IT WORKS IN MOVIES:
1. Government lies
2. Brave heroes release video showing the truth
3. Press says “the government is lying!”
HOW IT APPARENTLY WORKS IN REAL LIFE
1. Brave heroes release video showing the truth
2. Government lies
3. Press says “Oh no, what now? So confusing! So hard!”
1. Government lies
2. Brave heroes release video showing the truth
3. Press says “the government is lying!”
HOW IT APPARENTLY WORKS IN REAL LIFE
1. Brave heroes release video showing the truth
2. Government lies
3. Press says “Oh no, what now? So confusing! So hard!”
A battle over the truth erupts after deadly Minneapolis shooting
A battle over the truth erupts after deadly Minneapolis shooting
Federal and local leaders are sharply divided over what happened and who is to blame.
dlvr.it
January 26, 2026 at 6:46 AM
HOW IT WORKS IN MOVIES:
1. Government lies
2. Brave heroes release video showing the truth
3. Press says “the government is lying!”
HOW IT APPARENTLY WORKS IN REAL LIFE
1. Brave heroes release video showing the truth
2. Government lies
3. Press says “Oh no, what now? So confusing! So hard!”
1. Government lies
2. Brave heroes release video showing the truth
3. Press says “the government is lying!”
HOW IT APPARENTLY WORKS IN REAL LIFE
1. Brave heroes release video showing the truth
2. Government lies
3. Press says “Oh no, what now? So confusing! So hard!”
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stop using AI to do your research. it hallucinates too often. if you want an answer to something, post something arrogant on the appropriate subreddit. something like: "this item performs 10% better than everything else. only idiots deny this." this will bait nerds into doing your research for you.
January 26, 2026 at 7:53 AM
stop using AI to do your research. it hallucinates too often. if you want an answer to something, post something arrogant on the appropriate subreddit. something like: "this item performs 10% better than everything else. only idiots deny this." this will bait nerds into doing your research for you.
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Engagement with government accounts on X latest
January 23, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Engagement with government accounts on X latest
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In the last 24 hours, we have learned that the regime's secret police claim powers to enter homes without a warrant, thus ignoring the Bill of Rights, and that the regime arrested and deported students for their Constitutionally protected speech.
There is no ambiguity about what is going on here.
There is no ambiguity about what is going on here.
We are so far past the Rubicon that it isn't worth having a discussion anymore as to whether Trump is acting as an authoritarian. The only question is whether we have the strength and courage to get back to the other side.
January 23, 2026 at 5:05 PM
In the last 24 hours, we have learned that the regime's secret police claim powers to enter homes without a warrant, thus ignoring the Bill of Rights, and that the regime arrested and deported students for their Constitutionally protected speech.
There is no ambiguity about what is going on here.
There is no ambiguity about what is going on here.
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"Having wracked my brains, I've come up with a slogan for Britain’s middle power opportunity: 'Take back control'." My Swamp Notes with @robertshrimsley.bsky.social on why Carney has laid out the rest of the west's only sane response to Trump. Free to read. as.ft.com/r/672930fc-c...
Britain’s golden middle power opening
[FREE TO READ] Prime Minister Keir Starmer has a chance to really ‘take back control’
as.ft.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:06 PM
"Having wracked my brains, I've come up with a slogan for Britain’s middle power opportunity: 'Take back control'." My Swamp Notes with @robertshrimsley.bsky.social on why Carney has laid out the rest of the west's only sane response to Trump. Free to read. as.ft.com/r/672930fc-c...
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Earlier this week, a local police chief warned that federal agents’ racial profiling is so pervasive that many of his cops are being targeted while off-duty. trib.al/3dtxERv
JD Vance: Nonwhite Citizens Targeted by ICE Must Have Done Something
The vice president had an alarming press conference in Minneapolis, as federal immigration agents are getting increasingly violent.
trib.al
January 23, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Earlier this week, a local police chief warned that federal agents’ racial profiling is so pervasive that many of his cops are being targeted while off-duty. trib.al/3dtxERv