@stidmatt.bsky.social
www.stidmatt.com
Productivity isn't everything, but in the long run, it is everything.
#NAFO
Any country or group that attacks civilians is no ally. It’s international law.
Slava Ukraine
Productivity isn't everything, but in the long run, it is everything.
#NAFO
Any country or group that attacks civilians is no ally. It’s international law.
Slava Ukraine
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European politics in America – Stidmatt
www.stidmatt.com
I perpetually feel like a fish out of water, no matter where I am. Aspects of both European and American culture in me, and in either one, I miss the positives of the other.
Here is an examination of possible factors contributing to why the United States does not have #universalhealthcare.
Here is an examination of possible factors contributing to why the United States does not have #universalhealthcare.
Bullcrap.
Plus its a timely reminder that the DOJ is not and has never been "independent".
Plus its a timely reminder that the DOJ is not and has never been "independent".
DOJ Tells SCOTUS Trump Has Unreviewable Power to Send Troops to U.S. Cities
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Bullcrap.
Plus its a timely reminder that the DOJ is not and has never been "independent".
Plus its a timely reminder that the DOJ is not and has never been "independent".
Yeah… the bombing of Gaza is over, but the war hasn’t ended yet.
Abandon the settlements.
Abandon the settlements.
Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosque in defiance of president’s pleas
Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosque in defiance of president’s pleas
Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosque in defiance of president’s pleas
www.independent.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Yeah… the bombing of Gaza is over, but the war hasn’t ended yet.
Abandon the settlements.
Abandon the settlements.
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China sharply increased oil purchases from Saudi Arabia to replace Russian supplies.
In November, China significantly reduced imports of Russian crude, substituting it with oil from Saudi Arabia, Reuters reported, citing tanker-tracking data from Kpler⤵️
In November, China significantly reduced imports of Russian crude, substituting it with oil from Saudi Arabia, Reuters reported, citing tanker-tracking data from Kpler⤵️
November 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM
China sharply increased oil purchases from Saudi Arabia to replace Russian supplies.
In November, China significantly reduced imports of Russian crude, substituting it with oil from Saudi Arabia, Reuters reported, citing tanker-tracking data from Kpler⤵️
In November, China significantly reduced imports of Russian crude, substituting it with oil from Saudi Arabia, Reuters reported, citing tanker-tracking data from Kpler⤵️
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New Jersey’s populous Cumberland County, in southern Jersey, has counted its provisional ballots. And we now know that Democratic challengers have ousted both GOP incumbents.
The GOP’s 6-1 majority becomes 4-3, setting up a chance for Dems to flip the board in the next cycle.
The GOP’s 6-1 majority becomes 4-3, setting up a chance for Dems to flip the board in the next cycle.
November 13, 2025 at 4:57 AM
New Jersey’s populous Cumberland County, in southern Jersey, has counted its provisional ballots. And we now know that Democratic challengers have ousted both GOP incumbents.
The GOP’s 6-1 majority becomes 4-3, setting up a chance for Dems to flip the board in the next cycle.
The GOP’s 6-1 majority becomes 4-3, setting up a chance for Dems to flip the board in the next cycle.
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The Kremlin disguised a nearly $100 mn payment to Trump in the form of a brokered real estate deal... and both Jeffrey Epstein and William Pulte were involved in the deal. That's very interesting.
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The Kremlin disguised a nearly $100 mn payment to Trump in the form of a brokered real estate deal... and both Jeffrey Epstein and William Pulte were involved in the deal. That's very interesting.
So the thing about Republicans are not very creative…
Remember Pizzagate? The one that turned out to be full of air?
Notice any similarities to Epstein?
They knew.
They fucking knew.
Remember Pizzagate? The one that turned out to be full of air?
Notice any similarities to Epstein?
They knew.
They fucking knew.
November 13, 2025 at 1:12 AM
So the thing about Republicans are not very creative…
Remember Pizzagate? The one that turned out to be full of air?
Notice any similarities to Epstein?
They knew.
They fucking knew.
Remember Pizzagate? The one that turned out to be full of air?
Notice any similarities to Epstein?
They knew.
They fucking knew.
This is the action of a party that sees the writing on the wall. A party who knows their approval is in the toilet and they will be defeated next year.
The speech by @aoc.bsky.social is presidential, as always.
The speech by @aoc.bsky.social is presidential, as always.
AOC: How can we, as members of congress, Republican or Democrat, vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people? That is what this legislation does. In fact, Senator Graham said he was going to seek well over $1 million from the American people, from this.
November 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
This is the action of a party that sees the writing on the wall. A party who knows their approval is in the toilet and they will be defeated next year.
The speech by @aoc.bsky.social is presidential, as always.
The speech by @aoc.bsky.social is presidential, as always.
If Europe and the US were more proactive in sending Ukraine sufficient anti-drone technology, lives would have been saved today. #SlavaUkraine
Before this new attack, 121 drones were recorded being launched by Russia.
Ukraine stopped or shot down 90 (74%) of those UAVs
But that left 31 strikes, which hit 19 different places.
Ukraine stopped or shot down 90 (74%) of those UAVs
But that left 31 strikes, which hit 19 different places.
November 12, 2025 at 11:22 PM
If Europe and the US were more proactive in sending Ukraine sufficient anti-drone technology, lives would have been saved today. #SlavaUkraine
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It's Wednesday 12 November 2025 and this is the start of THE daily Ukraine🧵
Some numbers:
Day 1358 of Russia's full invasion
4279 days since the initial invasion
296 days since Trump's 2nd inauguration
246 days since Trump demanded a ceasefire. Ukraine agreed. Russia refused.
Some numbers:
Day 1358 of Russia's full invasion
4279 days since the initial invasion
296 days since Trump's 2nd inauguration
246 days since Trump demanded a ceasefire. Ukraine agreed. Russia refused.
November 12, 2025 at 7:43 AM
It's Wednesday 12 November 2025 and this is the start of THE daily Ukraine🧵
Some numbers:
Day 1358 of Russia's full invasion
4279 days since the initial invasion
296 days since Trump's 2nd inauguration
246 days since Trump demanded a ceasefire. Ukraine agreed. Russia refused.
Some numbers:
Day 1358 of Russia's full invasion
4279 days since the initial invasion
296 days since Trump's 2nd inauguration
246 days since Trump demanded a ceasefire. Ukraine agreed. Russia refused.
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AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 PM
AOC: "It is unconscionable that what we are debating right now is legislation that will give 8 senators over $1 million a piece & we're robbing people of their food assistance & healthcare to pay for it. How can we vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people?"
You don’t win what you don’t fight for!
Rep. Adelita Grijalva entered the chamber for her first official day of work to a standing ovation from her Democratic colleagues, only 50 days late, and then in her first remarks took the opportunity to tell Speaker Johnson he was abusing his power. More of this, please.
November 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
You don’t win what you don’t fight for!
As soon as the Democrats release a handful of the Epstein files, proving beyond any reasonable doubt that Trump is a disgusting pedophile, Adelita Grijalva has now been sworn into office and there will be an imminent vote to release the Epstein Files to the public.
November 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
As soon as the Democrats release a handful of the Epstein files, proving beyond any reasonable doubt that Trump is a disgusting pedophile, Adelita Grijalva has now been sworn into office and there will be an imminent vote to release the Epstein Files to the public.
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After delaying for more than a month to protect Trump, Mike Johnson has finally sworn in Rep. Grijalva.
This makes Rep. Grijalva the 218th and final signature required to force a House vote on releasing the Epstein files.
We’re closer than we’ve ever been to answers about Trump’s Epstein cover-up.
This makes Rep. Grijalva the 218th and final signature required to force a House vote on releasing the Epstein files.
We’re closer than we’ve ever been to answers about Trump’s Epstein cover-up.
November 12, 2025 at 10:51 PM
After delaying for more than a month to protect Trump, Mike Johnson has finally sworn in Rep. Grijalva.
This makes Rep. Grijalva the 218th and final signature required to force a House vote on releasing the Epstein files.
We’re closer than we’ve ever been to answers about Trump’s Epstein cover-up.
This makes Rep. Grijalva the 218th and final signature required to force a House vote on releasing the Epstein files.
We’re closer than we’ve ever been to answers about Trump’s Epstein cover-up.
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So much pain💔
And this man still defies the enemy, even after 3.5 years of russian invasion.
Determined 🫡.
the way is resistance, not concessions
Concessions strengthen the enemy.
Respect to Volodymyr Zelensky
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
.
And this man still defies the enemy, even after 3.5 years of russian invasion.
Determined 🫡.
the way is resistance, not concessions
Concessions strengthen the enemy.
Respect to Volodymyr Zelensky
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
.
November 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
So much pain💔
And this man still defies the enemy, even after 3.5 years of russian invasion.
Determined 🫡.
the way is resistance, not concessions
Concessions strengthen the enemy.
Respect to Volodymyr Zelensky
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
.
And this man still defies the enemy, even after 3.5 years of russian invasion.
Determined 🫡.
the way is resistance, not concessions
Concessions strengthen the enemy.
Respect to Volodymyr Zelensky
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
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This win in Europe is a major win. #ClimateChange
CO2 emission cut by 2040 backed by Parliament's green committee
The vote cast by lawmakers in the European Parliament's environment committee keeps the flexibilities requested by EU governments but demands stricter rules on the use of global carbon credits.
www.euronews.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
This win in Europe is a major win. #ClimateChange
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Isn’t this all evidence they’re trying to cover it up??
November 12, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Isn’t this all evidence they’re trying to cover it up??
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The entire world knows what this refers to
The entire world knows what Trump did
And so did Epstein, until he mysteriously died in Trump's custody
The entire world knows what Trump did
And so did Epstein, until he mysteriously died in Trump's custody
November 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The entire world knows what this refers to
The entire world knows what Trump did
And so did Epstein, until he mysteriously died in Trump's custody
The entire world knows what Trump did
And so did Epstein, until he mysteriously died in Trump's custody
The power of the European Union lies in its ability to encourage countries to adopt best practices, which it achieves through the principles of free movement and free trade. If you do not adopt best practices, you will fall behind, skilled people will leave, and vote you out.
Bailouts break Europe.
Bailouts break Europe.
Orbán counts on Trump going full Argentina to save him from election doom
The specter of Washington throwing a financial lifeline to save its ally in Budapest echoes another controversial White House gambit.
www.politico.eu
November 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The power of the European Union lies in its ability to encourage countries to adopt best practices, which it achieves through the principles of free movement and free trade. If you do not adopt best practices, you will fall behind, skilled people will leave, and vote you out.
Bailouts break Europe.
Bailouts break Europe.
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In this week's newsletter: A look at Democrats' historic election night and what the results mean for voting rights and immigration policy in several states. Plus, a list of downballot races whose results we've been following.
mailchi.mp/boltsmag/...
mailchi.mp/boltsmag/...
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In this week's newsletter: A look at Democrats' historic election night and what the results mean for voting rights and immigration policy in several states. Plus, a list of downballot races whose results we've been following.
mailchi.mp/boltsmag/...
mailchi.mp/boltsmag/...
Too bad we didn't have an entire trifecta that she was part of when the invasion of Ukraine started, which I believe was a major factor in the Gaza War to pull aid away from the West.
‘We Should’ve Done More’: Kamala Harris Slams Biden Admin Over Netanyahu Support and Praises Pro-Palestine Protesters
‘We Should’ve Done More’: Kamala Harris Slams Biden Admin Over Netanyahu Support and Praises Pro-Palestine Protesters
Kamala Harris criticized Joe Biden's Administration, saying they should have been more willing to publicly criticize Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza
The post ‘We Should’ve Done More’: Kamala Harris Slams Biden Admin Over Netanyahu Support and Praises Pro-Palestine Protesters first appeared on Mediaite.
dlvr.it
November 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Too bad we didn't have an entire trifecta that she was part of when the invasion of Ukraine started, which I believe was a major factor in the Gaza War to pull aid away from the West.
Here are the 23,000 documents that the Oversight Committee just released. #EpsteinFiles
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Epstein Estate Documents - Seventh Production - Google Drive
drive.google.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Here are the 23,000 documents that the Oversight Committee just released. #EpsteinFiles
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Humanitarian aid to Gaza and about 23,000 pages of the Epstein files have been released.
I must be dreaming.
I must be dreaming.
Epstein Files Live Updates: G.O.P. Lawmakers Release Thousands of Files
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Humanitarian aid to Gaza and about 23,000 pages of the Epstein files have been released.
I must be dreaming.
I must be dreaming.
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Trump is a pedophile, FULL STOP. The reason Michael Wolff has ZERO fear of being sued by Jeffrey Epstein's bestie is because Wolff not only knows Trump is a pedophile, he also knows that if Trump sued him, it would open Trump up to discovery — and that would be the end of Trump.
November 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Trump is a pedophile, FULL STOP. The reason Michael Wolff has ZERO fear of being sued by Jeffrey Epstein's bestie is because Wolff not only knows Trump is a pedophile, he also knows that if Trump sued him, it would open Trump up to discovery — and that would be the end of Trump.
NANCY MACE ASSISTS IN COVERUP OF PEDOPHILE RING.
Nancy Mace is expected to pull her support for the petition to release the Epstein Files, the day before Adelita Grijalva is sworn in.
November 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
NANCY MACE ASSISTS IN COVERUP OF PEDOPHILE RING.
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed 4 years ago. In new research @urbaninstitute.bsky.social we study its effects.
US transport spending increased by 30%, but:
—Funding for non-highway projects flatlined
—Construction cost increases resulted in no actual increase in infrastructure
US transport spending increased by 30%, but:
—Funding for non-highway projects flatlined
—Construction cost increases resulted in no actual increase in infrastructure
Federal Infrastructure Spending on Transportation, Four Years after the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is up for reauthorization in 2026. New analysis shows that the act increased spending on transportation infrastructure, but…
www.urban.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed 4 years ago. In new research @urbaninstitute.bsky.social we study its effects.
US transport spending increased by 30%, but:
—Funding for non-highway projects flatlined
—Construction cost increases resulted in no actual increase in infrastructure
US transport spending increased by 30%, but:
—Funding for non-highway projects flatlined
—Construction cost increases resulted in no actual increase in infrastructure