John David Olsen
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Let's help Michael Wolff in his lawsuit against Melania. I've donated and can't wait to see her deposed under oath. #resist
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November 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Let's help Michael Wolff in his lawsuit against Melania. I've donated and can't wait to see her deposed under oath. #resist
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A few nights ago, I stayed at Villa Rothschild in Königstein, just outside Frankfurt.
Built in the 1890s by Wilhelm Carl von Rothschild as a summer residence.
In 1948–49, the Parliamentary Council met here to draft the Grundgesetz — the Basic Law that founded the Federal Republic of Germany.
Built in the 1890s by Wilhelm Carl von Rothschild as a summer residence.
In 1948–49, the Parliamentary Council met here to draft the Grundgesetz — the Basic Law that founded the Federal Republic of Germany.
October 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
A few nights ago, I stayed at Villa Rothschild in Königstein, just outside Frankfurt.
Built in the 1890s by Wilhelm Carl von Rothschild as a summer residence.
In 1948–49, the Parliamentary Council met here to draft the Grundgesetz — the Basic Law that founded the Federal Republic of Germany.
Built in the 1890s by Wilhelm Carl von Rothschild as a summer residence.
In 1948–49, the Parliamentary Council met here to draft the Grundgesetz — the Basic Law that founded the Federal Republic of Germany.
Visited Huis Doorn outside Utrecht in the Netherlands — the final home of Kaiser Wilhelm II.
After Germany’s defeat in 1918, the Kaiser went into exile at the insistence of Woodrow Wilson—as a condition for ending The Great War. He brought with him 64 train carloads of possessions.
After Germany’s defeat in 1918, the Kaiser went into exile at the insistence of Woodrow Wilson—as a condition for ending The Great War. He brought with him 64 train carloads of possessions.
October 14, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Visited Huis Doorn outside Utrecht in the Netherlands — the final home of Kaiser Wilhelm II.
After Germany’s defeat in 1918, the Kaiser went into exile at the insistence of Woodrow Wilson—as a condition for ending The Great War. He brought with him 64 train carloads of possessions.
After Germany’s defeat in 1918, the Kaiser went into exile at the insistence of Woodrow Wilson—as a condition for ending The Great War. He brought with him 64 train carloads of possessions.
I learned details yesterday about the persecution of the Jews in Holland while I was visiting the Dutch National Holocaust Museum. It is located next to a kindergarten, which was used as a deportation site for children.
It is said that 'History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.'
It is said that 'History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.'
October 10, 2025 at 5:24 AM
I learned details yesterday about the persecution of the Jews in Holland while I was visiting the Dutch National Holocaust Museum. It is located next to a kindergarten, which was used as a deportation site for children.
It is said that 'History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.'
It is said that 'History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.'
April 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I’m numb. Speechless.
This is not just another political crisis—we are entering something far worse: a usurpation of power, the unravelling of democracy in real-time. I never thought I’d see this happen, and yet here we are.
bit.ly/41VZs3h
If this isn’t the moment to awaken, then what is?
This is not just another political crisis—we are entering something far worse: a usurpation of power, the unravelling of democracy in real-time. I never thought I’d see this happen, and yet here we are.
bit.ly/41VZs3h
If this isn’t the moment to awaken, then what is?
Black Saturday: The Day the United States Ceased to Be a Constitutional Democracy
Black Saturday, March 15, 2025, will be remembered as the day the U.S. ceased to function as a constitutional democracy. A sitting president defied a federal court order, proving that judicial authori...
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March 23, 2025 at 5:16 AM
I’m numb. Speechless.
This is not just another political crisis—we are entering something far worse: a usurpation of power, the unravelling of democracy in real-time. I never thought I’d see this happen, and yet here we are.
bit.ly/41VZs3h
If this isn’t the moment to awaken, then what is?
This is not just another political crisis—we are entering something far worse: a usurpation of power, the unravelling of democracy in real-time. I never thought I’d see this happen, and yet here we are.
bit.ly/41VZs3h
If this isn’t the moment to awaken, then what is?
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
Governor, I just listened to Episode Two of your podcast and love it. It's insightful, informed, and intelligent. This is a fantastic idea to show you (and we) can have constructive debates with those on the other side of the spectrum without hating each other.
Governor, I just listened to Episode Two of your podcast and love it. It's insightful, informed, and intelligent. This is a fantastic idea to show you (and we) can have constructive debates with those on the other side of the spectrum without hating each other.
March 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social
Governor, I just listened to Episode Two of your podcast and love it. It's insightful, informed, and intelligent. This is a fantastic idea to show you (and we) can have constructive debates with those on the other side of the spectrum without hating each other.
Governor, I just listened to Episode Two of your podcast and love it. It's insightful, informed, and intelligent. This is a fantastic idea to show you (and we) can have constructive debates with those on the other side of the spectrum without hating each other.
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you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.
March 5, 2025 at 10:34 PM
you’re fired. wait you’re rehired. email us a list of things you’ve done today wait forget it you’re fired again. come back your job was important. you’re fired. or hired. come in to the office. wait the office has no computers go home. we are the department of government efficiency.
This is definitely my favourite headline of the day…
'Lara Trump’s Fox debut derailed as fans allege plastic surgery left her looking like a horse.'
😂
#foxnews
'Lara Trump’s Fox debut derailed as fans allege plastic surgery left her looking like a horse.'
😂
#foxnews
March 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This is definitely my favourite headline of the day…
'Lara Trump’s Fox debut derailed as fans allege plastic surgery left her looking like a horse.'
😂
#foxnews
'Lara Trump’s Fox debut derailed as fans allege plastic surgery left her looking like a horse.'
😂
#foxnews
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www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state... This is by far the best, clearest and most realistic analysis of what we're in for that I've seen.
The Path to American Authoritarianism
What comes after democratic breakdown.
www.foreignaffairs.com
February 12, 2025 at 12:19 AM
www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state... This is by far the best, clearest and most realistic analysis of what we're in for that I've seen.
Donald Trump clearly has never read anything about history, particularly with regard to his favourite word in the English language—tariffs.
bit.ly/3Q38RjP
bit.ly/3Q38RjP
The Great Depression Lesson About ‘Trade Wars’ | HISTORY
In 1930, raising tariffs across the board hurt the U.S. economy.
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February 4, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Donald Trump clearly has never read anything about history, particularly with regard to his favourite word in the English language—tariffs.
bit.ly/3Q38RjP
bit.ly/3Q38RjP
Time to head home. See you soon Sydney. #australia
December 26, 2024 at 12:38 PM
Time to head home. See you soon Sydney. #australia
Splendid Christmas in Singapore.
December 23, 2024 at 7:41 AM
Splendid Christmas in Singapore.
Celebrating the Christmas Season with the Australia Britain Society.
December 12, 2024 at 1:31 AM
Celebrating the Christmas Season with the Australia Britain Society.
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And the new era begins. My Substack is alive again, and here's my first post paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-fraudu...
The Fraudulence of “Waste, Fraud and Abuse”
History repeats itself, the first time as farce, the second as clown show
paulkrugman.substack.com
December 11, 2024 at 11:41 AM
And the new era begins. My Substack is alive again, and here's my first post paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-fraudu...
The sooner that bastard Assad is gone, the better. The only question is, what (and who) is next?
⚡️Syrian government forces withdraw from Homs, cutting Assad off from key Russian military base.
Homs is located between Damascus, Syria's capital, and the Mediterranean coast — where Russia maintains its Khmeimim Air Base and Tartus Naval Base.
Homs is located between Damascus, Syria's capital, and the Mediterranean coast — where Russia maintains its Khmeimim Air Base and Tartus Naval Base.
Syrian government forces withdraw from Homs, cutting Assad off from key Russian military base
Homs is located between Damascus, Syria's capital, and the Mediterranean coast — where Russia maintains its Khmeimim Air Base and Tartus Naval Base.
kyivindependent.com
December 7, 2024 at 11:18 PM
The sooner that bastard Assad is gone, the better. The only question is, what (and who) is next?
In my view, the Westminster System of constitutional monarchy isn't perfect, but it's far more democratic than the current binary system in the US.
November 16, 2024 at 10:34 PM
In my view, the Westminster System of constitutional monarchy isn't perfect, but it's far more democratic than the current binary system in the US.
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Bob Woodward’s “War” suggests Biden may have stopped a nuclear war even as Trump was secretly talking to Russia’s president.
What a New Book’s Explosive Revelations Tell Us About Biden, Trump, and Putin
Bob Woodward’s “War” suggests Biden may have stopped a nuclear war even as Trump was secretly talking to Russia’s president.
foreignpolicy.com
October 11, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Bob Woodward’s “War” suggests Biden may have stopped a nuclear war even as Trump was secretly talking to Russia’s president.
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1/ Some speech Musk has restricted, not freed whatsoever... He suspended the researcher Travis Brown www.wired.com/story/x-twit...
X Banned the Account of a Major Critic. Now He’s Taking It to Court
Software developer Travis Brown’s X account was banned after his research alleged far-right influencers were becoming more prominent on the platform. He’s taking X to court in a bid to reverse the dec...
www.wired.com
September 1, 2024 at 4:03 PM
1/ Some speech Musk has restricted, not freed whatsoever... He suspended the researcher Travis Brown www.wired.com/story/x-twit...
The most amazing lunch at Rein and La Rue in #Melbourne. The room is a must see.
August 10, 2024 at 9:10 PM
The most amazing lunch at Rein and La Rue in #Melbourne. The room is a must see.
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New poll shows Harris four points ahead of Trump in three key swing states
New poll shows Harris four points ahead of Trump in three key swing states
Crucial states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Michigan are now leaning Democratic according to a NYT/Siena poll
www.theguardian.com
August 10, 2024 at 4:30 PM
New poll shows Harris four points ahead of Trump in three key swing states