@etdanslesilence.bsky.social
am a "merciless indian savage" aka ~indigenous~ man birthed under hunter ~moon~. 4 GSD. The natural laws, the unspoken laws, and the unwritten laws> written laws. Lateral (composite) thinking . linear thinking. ~am grateful~
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Many Mexicans believe that Omar García Harfuch, the security minister, is their best hope of stemming the violence that has plagued their country for years. Early evidence suggests they are right
Mexico has become a less deadly place under Claudia Sheinbaum
There is still an enormous amount to do in a country deeply in hock to gangsters
econ.st
November 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Many Mexicans believe that Omar García Harfuch, the security minister, is their best hope of stemming the violence that has plagued their country for years. Early evidence suggests they are right
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The war in Ukraine is driving a global shortage of the commercial explosive TNT.
The price of TNT has jumped from 50 cents per pound to upward of $20 per pound over the last few decades, according to the president of the Institute of Makers of Explosives.
The price of TNT has jumped from 50 cents per pound to upward of $20 per pound over the last few decades, according to the president of the Institute of Makers of Explosives.
How the explosives shortage could make everyday items even more expensive
The global shortage of high explosives like TNT could drive up the cost of cellphones, energy and, home and infrastructure construction.
cnb.cx
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The war in Ukraine is driving a global shortage of the commercial explosive TNT.
The price of TNT has jumped from 50 cents per pound to upward of $20 per pound over the last few decades, according to the president of the Institute of Makers of Explosives.
The price of TNT has jumped from 50 cents per pound to upward of $20 per pound over the last few decades, according to the president of the Institute of Makers of Explosives.
Stoopidity loves company
'Godfathers of wind' raise alarm as Trump urges countries to abandon climate fight
'Godfathers of wind' raise alarm as Trump urges countries to abandon climate fight
Two European pioneers of the modern wind power industry have issued a warning over the Trump administration's clean energy cutbacks.
cnb.cx
November 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Stoopidity loves company
The iceberg is 42M growling bellies from holding back SNAP funding. 2/3 are families w/children. Another large chunk are the elderly. So Jack, it's as if you never heard FIRST YOU FEED THEM.
The iceberg also includes 3/4M of folks going to work for the USG and receiving 2, not 1 paycheck of $0.00.
The iceberg also includes 3/4M of folks going to work for the USG and receiving 2, not 1 paycheck of $0.00.
Imagine if the Captain of the Titanic saw the iceberg from a mile away but was too afraid to change course.
Inconceivable, right?
Well, let me tell you about a guy by the name of Chuck Schumer…
Inconceivable, right?
Well, let me tell you about a guy by the name of Chuck Schumer…
November 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
The iceberg is 42M growling bellies from holding back SNAP funding. 2/3 are families w/children. Another large chunk are the elderly. So Jack, it's as if you never heard FIRST YOU FEED THEM.
The iceberg also includes 3/4M of folks going to work for the USG and receiving 2, not 1 paycheck of $0.00.
The iceberg also includes 3/4M of folks going to work for the USG and receiving 2, not 1 paycheck of $0.00.
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Nowhere on the face of this earth, in any time, has conservatism ever brought fairness or justice or mercy to anyone! Only a cold, ruthless order favoring the wealthy few over the struggling many!
November 12, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Nowhere on the face of this earth, in any time, has conservatism ever brought fairness or justice or mercy to anyone! Only a cold, ruthless order favoring the wealthy few over the struggling many!
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“.. If you add more and more product to your face and are surrounded by people who do the same, ‘you lose sight of anatomic normalcy.’”
@axios.com #Panem
www.axios.com/local/washin...
@axios.com #Panem
www.axios.com/local/washin...
November 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
“.. If you add more and more product to your face and are surrounded by people who do the same, ‘you lose sight of anatomic normalcy.’”
@axios.com #Panem
www.axios.com/local/washin...
@axios.com #Panem
www.axios.com/local/washin...
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Agree
Two things can be true at once.
Schumer needs to go and Ro Khanna is a sweaty insufferable opportunistic shit-weasel who would trample a room full of toddlers to get in front of a camera to sell himself as the future.
Schumer needs to go and Ro Khanna is a sweaty insufferable opportunistic shit-weasel who would trample a room full of toddlers to get in front of a camera to sell himself as the future.
Khanna: You know, someone said to me, “Well, this backbencher from the House is calling for Schumer to step down.”
I said, “The point is the backbenchers need to come to the front.” Those of us in the back — we need to move to the front. And a new generation of leadership needs to emerge.”
I said, “The point is the backbenchers need to come to the front.” Those of us in the back — we need to move to the front. And a new generation of leadership needs to emerge.”
November 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Agree
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The South African citrus sector artfully dodged US President Donald Trump’s tariffs while favourable weather and a new crop of young trees blossomed into a rich harvest.
SA citrus growers pack record 203.4 million cartons in 2025 for export
www.dailymaverick.co.za
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The South African citrus sector artfully dodged US President Donald Trump’s tariffs while favourable weather and a new crop of young trees blossomed into a rich harvest.
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Wall Street can’t help but wonder: does Son see something right now that others do not?
SoftBank's Nvidia sale rattles market, raises questions | TechCrunch
Wall Street can’t help but wonder: does Son see something right now that others do not?
techcrunch.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Wall Street can’t help but wonder: does Son see something right now that others do not?
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Tribal lender Minto Money has boosted the economy of its Alaska town.
But some tribal members are appalled by the millions it’s made off desperate borrowers — much of which, lawsuits allege, has gone to outsider Jay McGraw, son of Dr. Phil.
(Published May w/ @adn.com)
But some tribal members are appalled by the millions it’s made off desperate borrowers — much of which, lawsuits allege, has gone to outsider Jay McGraw, son of Dr. Phil.
(Published May w/ @adn.com)
A 700% APR Lending Business Tied to Dr. Phil’s Son Is Dividing an Alaska Tribe
Tribal lender Minto Money has boosted the economy of its Alaska town. But some tribal members are appalled by the millions it’s made off desperate borrowers — much of which, lawsuits allege, has gone ...
www.propublica.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Tribal lender Minto Money has boosted the economy of its Alaska town.
But some tribal members are appalled by the millions it’s made off desperate borrowers — much of which, lawsuits allege, has gone to outsider Jay McGraw, son of Dr. Phil.
(Published May w/ @adn.com)
But some tribal members are appalled by the millions it’s made off desperate borrowers — much of which, lawsuits allege, has gone to outsider Jay McGraw, son of Dr. Phil.
(Published May w/ @adn.com)
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Since the ceasefire took effect one month ago, Israeli attacks have killed at least 242 Palestinians and injured 622.
How many times has Israel violated the Gaza ceasefire? Here are the numbers
Since the ceasefire took effect one month ago, Israeli attacks have killed at least 242 Palestinians and injured 622.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Since the ceasefire took effect one month ago, Israeli attacks have killed at least 242 Palestinians and injured 622.
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“Black people, or Native American people, are not shocked [by Trump] because they have been living in an undemocratic America… It’s only new to people writing editorials for the New York Times.”
Jamaica Kincaid: ‘Books saved my life’
The acclaimed author on falling in love with writing—and why she’s not shocked by ‘undemocratic America’
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
“Black people, or Native American people, are not shocked [by Trump] because they have been living in an undemocratic America… It’s only new to people writing editorials for the New York Times.”
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🧑🌾 “The projected loss in 2025 on corn, cotton, soy, & wheat is $430,000,000 in Tennessee alone.”
TN Ag Commish Andy Holt tells @GovBillLee what TN farmers told 60 Minutes — Trump’s trade war is crushing farmers.
(cc: @rustygrills @RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn)
TN Ag Commish Andy Holt tells @GovBillLee what TN farmers told 60 Minutes — Trump’s trade war is crushing farmers.
(cc: @rustygrills @RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn)
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🧑🌾 “The projected loss in 2025 on corn, cotton, soy, & wheat is $430,000,000 in Tennessee alone.”
TN Ag Commish Andy Holt tells @GovBillLee what TN farmers told 60 Minutes — Trump’s trade war is crushing farmers.
(cc: @rustygrills @RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn)
TN Ag Commish Andy Holt tells @GovBillLee what TN farmers told 60 Minutes — Trump’s trade war is crushing farmers.
(cc: @rustygrills @RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn)
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Learner driver spends £2,944 to fail theory test 128 times
Learner driver spends £2,944 to fail theory test 128 times
For many people learning to drive, the journey to receiving a licence can be long and arduous.
news.sky.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Learner driver spends £2,944 to fail theory test 128 times
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Be Proud
Website created by Massachusetts teen directs people to restaurants offering free meals amid SNAP crisis
Website created by Massachusetts teen directs people to restaurants offering free meals amid SNAP crisis
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey praised the community for stepping up to help people impacted by the government shutdown.
www.cbsnews.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Be Proud
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(Bloomberg) - About a month ago, BlackRock deemed the private debt it had extended to Renovo Home Partners, a struggling home improvement company, to be worth 100 cents on the dollar. As of last week, the firm had a new assessment: zero.
@bloomberg.com $BLK
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
@bloomberg.com $BLK
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
November 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
(Bloomberg) - About a month ago, BlackRock deemed the private debt it had extended to Renovo Home Partners, a struggling home improvement company, to be worth 100 cents on the dollar. As of last week, the firm had a new assessment: zero.
@bloomberg.com $BLK
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
@bloomberg.com $BLK
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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🧑🌾 🐄“Nearly 80% of voters in farming-dependent counties voted for Trump… Cattle people feel let down by Trump… I’m about to lose my farm, and I blame you (Republicans)….”
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
🧑🌾 🐄“Nearly 80% of voters in farming-dependent counties voted for Trump… Cattle people feel let down by Trump… I’m about to lose my farm, and I blame you (Republicans)….”
Keeping the US govt in a quasi-shutdown (there's never been an actual shutdown) is not leverage. It's knowingly and willingly doing harm to the nation and to a significant slice of her people.
If one can't persuade the right number from the majority slowly smothering the baby 24/7 is NOT an option
If one can't persuade the right number from the majority slowly smothering the baby 24/7 is NOT an option
They heard you. They heard you roll over.
Democratic Senator Shaheen says "Hopefully the Republicans may hear us."
November 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Keeping the US govt in a quasi-shutdown (there's never been an actual shutdown) is not leverage. It's knowingly and willingly doing harm to the nation and to a significant slice of her people.
If one can't persuade the right number from the majority slowly smothering the baby 24/7 is NOT an option
If one can't persuade the right number from the majority slowly smothering the baby 24/7 is NOT an option
"I, state your name..." may have been a result of being flustered by the boos. However, Trump has poor hearing and is likely behind protective glass, including the dampening of sound.
Doesn't explain scores of examples of misreading and/or mispronouncing the written word. Alexia aphasia would.
Doesn't explain scores of examples of misreading and/or mispronouncing the written word. Alexia aphasia would.
Trump got booed so hard at the Commanders game he literally said, “I, state your name…” during the pledge.
Man short-circuited mid-sentence. The boos broke him.
Man short-circuited mid-sentence. The boos broke him.
November 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
"I, state your name..." may have been a result of being flustered by the boos. However, Trump has poor hearing and is likely behind protective glass, including the dampening of sound.
Doesn't explain scores of examples of misreading and/or mispronouncing the written word. Alexia aphasia would.
Doesn't explain scores of examples of misreading and/or mispronouncing the written word. Alexia aphasia would.
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Trump Falls For Satire From Site Called ‘The Dunning Kruger Times’
Over the weekend, the President of the United States fell for obvious satire from a website literally called "The Dunning Kruger Times." Donald Trump—a man with access to the best, most accurate information on basically any…
Over the weekend, the President of the United States fell for obvious satire from a website literally called "The Dunning Kruger Times." Donald Trump—a man with access to the best, most accurate information on basically any…
Trump Falls For Satire From Site Called ‘The Dunning Kruger Times’
Over the weekend, the President of the United States fell for obvious satire from a website literally called "The Dunning Kruger Times." Donald Trump—a man with access to the best, most accurate information on basically any subject—posted to Truth Social a screenshot claiming that "DOGE halts yearly payments of $2.5 million to Barack Obama for 'royalties linked to Obamacare.' Obama has collected this payment since 2010, for a total of $40 million in taxpayer dollars."
www.techdirt.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Trump Falls For Satire From Site Called ‘The Dunning Kruger Times’
Over the weekend, the President of the United States fell for obvious satire from a website literally called "The Dunning Kruger Times." Donald Trump—a man with access to the best, most accurate information on basically any…
Over the weekend, the President of the United States fell for obvious satire from a website literally called "The Dunning Kruger Times." Donald Trump—a man with access to the best, most accurate information on basically any…
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I think @damonberes.com nailed this one: Social media is not social anymore, and with the pivot to AI, companies that build social media are building something that is isolating us even more
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
The Age of Anti-Social Media Is Here
The social-media era is over. What’s coming will be much worse.
www.theatlantic.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
I think @damonberes.com nailed this one: Social media is not social anymore, and with the pivot to AI, companies that build social media are building something that is isolating us even more
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Actually, it's @darthbluesky.bsky.social in full floof-mode preparing for winter hibernation.
November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Actually, it's @darthbluesky.bsky.social in full floof-mode preparing for winter hibernation.