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texan, arguably. raised in the suburbs of the southern USA. most of adulthood spent in continental europe. moving in 2026 to austin. well behind on trends.
texan, arguably. raised in the suburbs of the southern USA. most of adulthood spent in continental europe. moving in 2026 to austin. well behind on trends.
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One point I’ve been banging on about in interviews the last few weeks is that the mere threat of the use of force by the U.S. President is illegal both under Article 2(4) of the UN Charter but also the U.S. Constitution by virtue of the Take Care Clause.
January 19, 2026 at 8:19 PM
One point I’ve been banging on about in interviews the last few weeks is that the mere threat of the use of force by the U.S. President is illegal both under Article 2(4) of the UN Charter but also the U.S. Constitution by virtue of the Take Care Clause.
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To those who are claiming that it'd be too cruel and extreme for the EU to cut off American tourist visas now (or to otherwise sanction or inconvenience us Americans in any way)....
You're REALLY not gonna like what happens if the madman Trump is permitted to set off a hot war with Europe.
You're REALLY not gonna like what happens if the madman Trump is permitted to set off a hot war with Europe.
January 19, 2026 at 6:49 PM
To those who are claiming that it'd be too cruel and extreme for the EU to cut off American tourist visas now (or to otherwise sanction or inconvenience us Americans in any way)....
You're REALLY not gonna like what happens if the madman Trump is permitted to set off a hot war with Europe.
You're REALLY not gonna like what happens if the madman Trump is permitted to set off a hot war with Europe.
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Whenever I spent time on normie platforms (your threads, your Facebook), I become more and more convinced that a large part of our problem as a nation is the literacy crisis. People have trouble with basic reasoning. They can't follow very simple logic or compound sentences. It's disturbing.
January 16, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Whenever I spent time on normie platforms (your threads, your Facebook), I become more and more convinced that a large part of our problem as a nation is the literacy crisis. People have trouble with basic reasoning. They can't follow very simple logic or compound sentences. It's disturbing.
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This is where it is going. This is what Stephen Miller is pushing to Trump. The only reason it has not happened yet is that the violence is obviously coming from state actors. There is no insurrection to control. But we are one incident away from Trump sending in the military.
January 15, 2026 at 1:12 PM
This is where it is going. This is what Stephen Miller is pushing to Trump. The only reason it has not happened yet is that the violence is obviously coming from state actors. There is no insurrection to control. But we are one incident away from Trump sending in the military.
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Chinese officials pressing European countries to bar Taiwan politicians or face crossing a ‘red line’ – The Guardian: ‘pushing “legal advice”’ ‘The officials made demarches to European embassies in Beijing, or through local embassies directly to European governments’ ‘in November and December’
China pressing European countries to bar Taiwan politicians or face crossing a ‘red line’
Exclusive: Chinese officials are using a ‘highly specific’ interpretation of EU rules to suggest Taiwanese figures should not be granted visas, officials say
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Chinese officials pressing European countries to bar Taiwan politicians or face crossing a ‘red line’ – The Guardian: ‘pushing “legal advice”’ ‘The officials made demarches to European embassies in Beijing, or through local embassies directly to European governments’ ‘in November and December’
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More Trump/Russia. Trump/Russia is real. Trump/Russia is dangerous.
The Russian Roots of Trump's Venezuela and Greenland Operations
We find that Trump's current moves against Venezuela and Greenland have roots in a long-running Russian influence campaign intended to provoke these outcomes.
america2.news
January 7, 2026 at 2:55 PM
More Trump/Russia. Trump/Russia is real. Trump/Russia is dangerous.
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The far right seems to suffer from body dysmorphic disorder at roughly similar rates as the rest of the influencer demographic and their audiences. Tech giants turning the Internet into a giant dopamine casino has made so many things worse.
December 30, 2025 at 7:26 AM
The far right seems to suffer from body dysmorphic disorder at roughly similar rates as the rest of the influencer demographic and their audiences. Tech giants turning the Internet into a giant dopamine casino has made so many things worse.
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Hardly new or surprising at this point, but it's still so crazy how the US president goes to bat for Russia, aping the Russian government's propaganda, lying to the world on a Russian dictator's behalf, and trying to help Russian military aggression succeed against a US-partnered European democracy.
Trump: "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed. It sounds a little strange but President Putin was very generous in his feeling toward Ukraine succeeding, including supplying energy, electricity and other things at very low prices."
December 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Hardly new or surprising at this point, but it's still so crazy how the US president goes to bat for Russia, aping the Russian government's propaganda, lying to the world on a Russian dictator's behalf, and trying to help Russian military aggression succeed against a US-partnered European democracy.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Das ist die neue Realität: Es gibt im Ausland Leute, die uns EuropäerInnen umbringen wollen. Plain and simple. Und das Allerverrückteste daran: Es gibt bei uns politische Parteien, die diesen Mächten freundlich gegenüberstehen und sich von ihnen fördern lassen. What a time to be alive.
Kreml-Scharfmacher Solowjow: „Wir müssen Wien befreien“
Russland werde Europas Hauptstädte stürmen und erobern, kündigt Putins Einpeitscher Wladimir Solowjow an. Österreich müsse sich „besinnen“.
www.profil.at
December 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Das ist die neue Realität: Es gibt im Ausland Leute, die uns EuropäerInnen umbringen wollen. Plain and simple. Und das Allerverrückteste daran: Es gibt bei uns politische Parteien, die diesen Mächten freundlich gegenüberstehen und sich von ihnen fördern lassen. What a time to be alive.
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I believe that many people, myself included, are still not sufficiently aware of how disinformation campaigns by foreign states undermine social cohesion and fuel polarization, thereby helping far-right parties gain influence.
Becoming aware of this, however, strengthens our collective resilience
Becoming aware of this, however, strengthens our collective resilience
December 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I believe that many people, myself included, are still not sufficiently aware of how disinformation campaigns by foreign states undermine social cohesion and fuel polarization, thereby helping far-right parties gain influence.
Becoming aware of this, however, strengthens our collective resilience
Becoming aware of this, however, strengthens our collective resilience
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Chinese carmakers beat South Koreans in Western Europe for first time – Nikkei Asia: ‘Chinese automakers’ market share in the region reached 8% in September, just overtaking their South Korean peers with 7.8%, according to data from Germany-based Schmidt Automotive Research.’
Chinese carmakers beat South Koreans in Western Europe for first time
Japanese are hardest-hit Asian competitor due to lack of EV offerings
asia.nikkei.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Chinese carmakers beat South Koreans in Western Europe for first time – Nikkei Asia: ‘Chinese automakers’ market share in the region reached 8% in September, just overtaking their South Korean peers with 7.8%, according to data from Germany-based Schmidt Automotive Research.’
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Study after study shows campaign ads barely move the needle. So where does money’s real power come from? I ranked the five ways money corrupts politics—from least to most corrosive. What I’ve learned from 15 years of tracking political money:
Money Doesn't Buy Elections. It Does Something Worse.
Campaign ads barely move the needle. The real influence is hiding in plain sight.
open.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Study after study shows campaign ads barely move the needle. So where does money’s real power come from? I ranked the five ways money corrupts politics—from least to most corrosive. What I’ve learned from 15 years of tracking political money:
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Meme des Jahres
December 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Meme des Jahres
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Both the Trump and Putin administrations like to think of themselves as hard-nosed realists - leaders in a world where great powers are the only stars that count. But Russia is China's dependent and Trump's US looks increasingly like Russia's junior partner. That's not very great power-like.
November 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Both the Trump and Putin administrations like to think of themselves as hard-nosed realists - leaders in a world where great powers are the only stars that count. But Russia is China's dependent and Trump's US looks increasingly like Russia's junior partner. That's not very great power-like.
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For a decade, Russia has been seeking to divide Europe and America, to undermine NATO and weaken the transatlantic alliance. This peace plan, if accepted, will achieve that goal.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Murky Plan That Ensures a Future War
Who will benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
For a decade, Russia has been seeking to divide Europe and America, to undermine NATO and weaken the transatlantic alliance. This peace plan, if accepted, will achieve that goal.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
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Missing from this account: Smirnov was assessed by the FBI to be an asset or agent of the GRU, Russian military intelligence. He was actually on their payroll.
FBI Informant Who Lied About the Bidens Covertly Released From Jail
Alexander Smirnov pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and was sentenced to six years in jail.
newrepublic.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Missing from this account: Smirnov was assessed by the FBI to be an asset or agent of the GRU, Russian military intelligence. He was actually on their payroll.
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The option to work from home has been shown to increase birth rates. It’s one of the only policies that has been successful in doing so.
Family size around the world is dropping. That choice by couples is triggering a population shift that's sending shock waves through economies.
People are having fewer kids. Their choice is transforming the world's economy
Family size around the world is dropping. That choice by couples is triggering a population shift that's sending shock waves through economies.
n.pr
November 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The option to work from home has been shown to increase birth rates. It’s one of the only policies that has been successful in doing so.
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The Dutch intelligence services are already sharing less intelligence with the US than they used to, their directors confirm:
"Though we do not take any political positions, we are very cognisant of the potential politicisation of how our intelligence gets used by others."
nos.nl/artikel/2586...
"Though we do not take any political positions, we are very cognisant of the potential politicisation of how our intelligence gets used by others."
nos.nl/artikel/2586...
AIVD en MIVD delen minder info met VS en meer met Europa, zeggen directeurs
Per geval wordt samenwerking met de VS gewogen, zeggen directeur Erik Akerboom van de AIVD en MIVD-chef Peter Reesink tegen de Volkskrant.
nos.nl
October 18, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Dutch intelligence services are already sharing less intelligence with the US than they used to, their directors confirm:
"Though we do not take any political positions, we are very cognisant of the potential politicisation of how our intelligence gets used by others."
nos.nl/artikel/2586...
"Though we do not take any political positions, we are very cognisant of the potential politicisation of how our intelligence gets used by others."
nos.nl/artikel/2586...
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The long-awaited release of the hostages held by Hamas is a vital step toward healing unimaginable pain.
May this moment mark the beginning of lasting peace, justice, and safety for all people in the Middle East.
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May this moment mark the beginning of lasting peace, justice, and safety for all people in the Middle East.
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October 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The long-awaited release of the hostages held by Hamas is a vital step toward healing unimaginable pain.
May this moment mark the beginning of lasting peace, justice, and safety for all people in the Middle East.
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1/4
May this moment mark the beginning of lasting peace, justice, and safety for all people in the Middle East.
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This is illegal, plain and simple, with penalties including removal from federal service, debarment from federal employment for five years, and a fine of $1000. 5 U.S.C. § 7326.
A country which valued the rule of law would enforce its laws.
A country which valued the rule of law would enforce its laws.
NEW—US Department of Education sent out standard Out of Office language to employees on Wednesday in light of shutdown. Later yesterday, workers tell me they found someone had updated their auto-responses without consent to a new one blaming Democrats.
Version of original on left, updated on right:
Version of original on left, updated on right:
October 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This is illegal, plain and simple, with penalties including removal from federal service, debarment from federal employment for five years, and a fine of $1000. 5 U.S.C. § 7326.
A country which valued the rule of law would enforce its laws.
A country which valued the rule of law would enforce its laws.
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Really cannot scream loudly enough that for the next while you will feel an urge to hunker and turn inward and that is the last fucking thing we need everyone to do. Now is the time to have weird casual conversations with neighbors and friends about emergencies and to offer what help you can.
September 26, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Really cannot scream loudly enough that for the next while you will feel an urge to hunker and turn inward and that is the last fucking thing we need everyone to do. Now is the time to have weird casual conversations with neighbors and friends about emergencies and to offer what help you can.
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Despite everything I still have fundamental faith in the American people turning this around and making things better.
[reads any New York Times focus group]
Fuck this. Fuck everything. Burn it all down. [drinks directly from tequila bottle]
[reads any New York Times focus group]
Fuck this. Fuck everything. Burn it all down. [drinks directly from tequila bottle]
September 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Despite everything I still have fundamental faith in the American people turning this around and making things better.
[reads any New York Times focus group]
Fuck this. Fuck everything. Burn it all down. [drinks directly from tequila bottle]
[reads any New York Times focus group]
Fuck this. Fuck everything. Burn it all down. [drinks directly from tequila bottle]
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The postmodern liberalism is going to have to execute a hard pivot toward “everything is excruciatingly meanful” to combat the postmodern facist cult of aesthetics first
September 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The postmodern liberalism is going to have to execute a hard pivot toward “everything is excruciatingly meanful” to combat the postmodern facist cult of aesthetics first