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🇬🇧 🏴 🇵🇭 🇨🇦 🇪🇺 Retired in the Philippines. Audiobook and music listener. Photography by smartphone as a hobby. Socialist. Atheist. Humanist.
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Operation Venezuepstein
January 5, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Operation Venezuepstein
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Insanity: Sources close to the White House told the Washington Post Trump lost interest in backing Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to lead the country because she accepted her Nobel Peace Prize rather than demanding it be given to Trump, which was viewed as an “ultimate sin.”
January 5, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Insanity: Sources close to the White House told the Washington Post Trump lost interest in backing Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado to lead the country because she accepted her Nobel Peace Prize rather than demanding it be given to Trump, which was viewed as an “ultimate sin.”
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January 5, 2026 at 2:29 AM
US Profitcare System and early death.
Charted: Life Expectancy vs. Healthcare Spending (1970-2023)
Comparing life expectancy and healthcare spending shows why the U.S. is a global outlier—and why more spending doesn’t guarantee longer lives.
www.visualcapitalist.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:32 AM
US Profitcare System and early death.
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War Piggy 🛢
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#fdjt #convictedfelon #warpiggy #dictatordon #fascist #warmonger #fu47 #Venezuela
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#fdjt #convictedfelon #warpiggy #dictatordon #fascist #warmonger #fu47 #Venezuela
January 5, 2026 at 3:28 AM
War Piggy 🛢
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#fdjt #convictedfelon #warpiggy #dictatordon #fascist #warmonger #fu47 #Venezuela
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#fdjt #convictedfelon #warpiggy #dictatordon #fascist #warmonger #fu47 #Venezuela
Even the 'best', Anthropic, is graded only slightly better than average overall. Don't we deserve better?
Visualized: AI Safety Report Card of Leading Companies
See how AI companies compare when it comes to AI safety, from the sharing of user information to their overall safety frameworks.
www.visualcapitalist.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Even the 'best', Anthropic, is graded only slightly better than average overall. Don't we deserve better?
The corruption and sychophants of the US media;
' And yet none of these acts of brazen aggression, violence, and violations of international law have, in any sustained or meaningful way, been referred to as acts of war, a coup, or invasion in U.S. mainstream media reporting. '
' And yet none of these acts of brazen aggression, violence, and violations of international law have, in any sustained or meaningful way, been referred to as acts of war, a coup, or invasion in U.S. mainstream media reporting. '
The Media Refuses to Call Trump’s Venezuela Attack an Act of War
By framing the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro in euphemistic terms, the media is falling in line with Trump.
theintercept.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:44 AM
The corruption and sychophants of the US media;
' And yet none of these acts of brazen aggression, violence, and violations of international law have, in any sustained or meaningful way, been referred to as acts of war, a coup, or invasion in U.S. mainstream media reporting. '
' And yet none of these acts of brazen aggression, violence, and violations of international law have, in any sustained or meaningful way, been referred to as acts of war, a coup, or invasion in U.S. mainstream media reporting. '
Taipei Times
Editorial Cartoon
January 5, 2026
Editorial Cartoon
January 5, 2026
January 5, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Taipei Times
Editorial Cartoon
January 5, 2026
Editorial Cartoon
January 5, 2026
Trump's blood lust.
' The death count from the US attack on Venezuela has risen to 80, between civilians and members of security forces, according to a senior Venezuelan official who said the number could rise further, the New York Times reported. '
Stalin, Mao, Hussein.... Trump.
' The death count from the US attack on Venezuela has risen to 80, between civilians and members of security forces, according to a senior Venezuelan official who said the number could rise further, the New York Times reported. '
Stalin, Mao, Hussein.... Trump.
US attack on Venezuela: Death toll rises to 80 civilians and military personnel
Trump says Venezuela’s acting president could “pay a very big price" if she continued to refuse cooperation with the US
www.middleeasteye.net
January 5, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Trump's blood lust.
' The death count from the US attack on Venezuela has risen to 80, between civilians and members of security forces, according to a senior Venezuelan official who said the number could rise further, the New York Times reported. '
Stalin, Mao, Hussein.... Trump.
' The death count from the US attack on Venezuela has risen to 80, between civilians and members of security forces, according to a senior Venezuelan official who said the number could rise further, the New York Times reported. '
Stalin, Mao, Hussein.... Trump.
' A study conducted by PIDS estimates that corruption here results in staggering economic and opportunity losses, estimated at between 700 billion to P1.4 trillion ($23.8 billion) annually, through systematic pilferage of Filipino taxpayers' money. '
Philippines corruption is brutal: This new law could end it
New era for Philippine infrastructure: How ARROW Act is transforming ‘right-of-way' law
gulfnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:15 AM
' A study conducted by PIDS estimates that corruption here results in staggering economic and opportunity losses, estimated at between 700 billion to P1.4 trillion ($23.8 billion) annually, through systematic pilferage of Filipino taxpayers' money. '
R.I.P. Eva Schloss, 1929-2026.
Anne Frank's step-sister, Holocaust survivor and co-founded of the Anne Frank Trust UK.
Anne Frank's step-sister, Holocaust survivor and co-founded of the Anne Frank Trust UK.
January 5, 2026 at 2:04 AM
R.I.P. Eva Schloss, 1929-2026.
Anne Frank's step-sister, Holocaust survivor and co-founded of the Anne Frank Trust UK.
Anne Frank's step-sister, Holocaust survivor and co-founded of the Anne Frank Trust UK.
As always the US is fast to bomb and kill but useless at that comes next and how to exit.
Rubio remains vague on transition plan for Venezuela
“We want Venezuela to move in a certain direction, because not only do we think it's good for the people of Venezuela, it's in our national interest,” he says.
www.politico.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:54 AM
As always the US is fast to bomb and kill but useless at that comes next and how to exit.
' The decision to unilaterally attack another country and abduct its leader – days after he publicly sought an off-ramp – has still wider repercussions. It should alarm us all. '
The US is screwing up the World for the non billionaires.
The US is screwing up the World for the non billionaires.
The Guardian view on the US seizure of Maduro: Trump has turned the world’s superpower into a rogue state | Editorial
Editorial: The illegal abduction of Venezuela’s president, and threat to ‘run’ his country, is a dangerous act. Its repercussions will be felt far beyond the region
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:45 AM
' The decision to unilaterally attack another country and abduct its leader – days after he publicly sought an off-ramp – has still wider repercussions. It should alarm us all. '
The US is screwing up the World for the non billionaires.
The US is screwing up the World for the non billionaires.
Insider Trading?
' PANews reported on January 4th that, according to Lookonchain, three newly created and pre-funded wallets placed large bets on Maduro's impeachment on Polymarket hours before his arrest, netting a total profit of approximately $630,500. '
' PANews reported on January 4th that, according to Lookonchain, three newly created and pre-funded wallets placed large bets on Maduro's impeachment on Polymarket hours before his arrest, netting a total profit of approximately $630,500. '
Three addresses are suspected of insider trading, betting on Maduro's removal from office and profiting a total of over $630,000.
The three addresses only bet on Venezuela-related events and have no other historical records, which is suspected to be a typical insider trading activity.
www.panewslab.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Insider Trading?
' PANews reported on January 4th that, according to Lookonchain, three newly created and pre-funded wallets placed large bets on Maduro's impeachment on Polymarket hours before his arrest, netting a total profit of approximately $630,500. '
' PANews reported on January 4th that, according to Lookonchain, three newly created and pre-funded wallets placed large bets on Maduro's impeachment on Polymarket hours before his arrest, netting a total profit of approximately $630,500. '
Jewish Supremacists.
' “Look closely at the village and examine it carefully,” a local representative, Rashid Murrar, told me at the time. “You may not see it next time.”
He was right. Khirbet Yanoun, a small rural Hamlet southeast of Nablus known for its agricultural production, no longer exists. '
' “Look closely at the village and examine it carefully,” a local representative, Rashid Murrar, told me at the time. “You may not see it next time.”
He was right. Khirbet Yanoun, a small rural Hamlet southeast of Nablus known for its agricultural production, no longer exists. '
This is how Israeli settlers, backed by the military, erased a Palestinian village from existence last week
The last family in the Palestinian village of Yanoun left their home last week, joining a growing list of communities that have been erased from existence through the establishment of Israeli “shepher...
mondoweiss.net
January 5, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Jewish Supremacists.
' “Look closely at the village and examine it carefully,” a local representative, Rashid Murrar, told me at the time. “You may not see it next time.”
He was right. Khirbet Yanoun, a small rural Hamlet southeast of Nablus known for its agricultural production, no longer exists. '
' “Look closely at the village and examine it carefully,” a local representative, Rashid Murrar, told me at the time. “You may not see it next time.”
He was right. Khirbet Yanoun, a small rural Hamlet southeast of Nablus known for its agricultural production, no longer exists. '
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As students return to schools and colleges around the World what has the US action in Venezuela taught them about international law, greed, bullying, authoritarian regimes?
New Venezuela leader Delcy Rodriguez to pay 'big price' if doesn't 'do what's right': Trump
President Trump warns Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez of severe consequences if she fails to cooperate with the US, following the capture of Nicolas Maduro. Discover the implications of thi...
gulfnews.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:37 AM
As students return to schools and colleges around the World what has the US action in Venezuela taught them about international law, greed, bullying, authoritarian regimes?
Katie Miller as extreme as her partner, Stephen Miller.
Denmark irritated by wife of Trump aide posting picture of US-flagged Greenland
The image of the Danish autonomous territory posted by Katie Miller - the wife of Trump's deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller - was captioned with the word "SOON".
www.channelnewsasia.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Katie Miller as extreme as her partner, Stephen Miller.
How reliable are official Roman Catholic stats?
' “Philippine bishops have a ‘deep sense of entitlement’ in withholding information on the abuse of priests in their diocese. These are men who fear nothing,” Barrett Doyle noted as reported by Reuters. '
' “Philippine bishops have a ‘deep sense of entitlement’ in withholding information on the abuse of priests in their diocese. These are men who fear nothing,” Barrett Doyle noted as reported by Reuters. '
The Global Catholic Church is Losing Members Because of the Clerical Sexual Torture of Children* - BishopAccountability.org
(*The United Nations Committee Against Torture reviewed the Vatican and issued a report in 2014 stating clerical sexual abuse is a form of torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment.) “W...
www.bishop-accountability.org
January 4, 2026 at 11:40 PM
How reliable are official Roman Catholic stats?
' “Philippine bishops have a ‘deep sense of entitlement’ in withholding information on the abuse of priests in their diocese. These are men who fear nothing,” Barrett Doyle noted as reported by Reuters. '
' “Philippine bishops have a ‘deep sense of entitlement’ in withholding information on the abuse of priests in their diocese. These are men who fear nothing,” Barrett Doyle noted as reported by Reuters. '
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Here are the reasons for Trump's #venezuela intervention,
according to a #politicalcartoon by Luc Desheemaeker:
according to a #politicalcartoon by Luc Desheemaeker:
January 4, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Here are the reasons for Trump's #venezuela intervention,
according to a #politicalcartoon by Luc Desheemaeker:
according to a #politicalcartoon by Luc Desheemaeker:
Andy Capp cartoon by Reg Smythe from 1962.
January 4, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Andy Capp cartoon by Reg Smythe from 1962.
"I would therefore strongly urge the United States to stop the threats against a historically close ally and against another country and another people who have very clearly said that they are not for sale,"
Denmark's prime minister, Mette Frederiksen.
Denmark's prime minister, Mette Frederiksen.
Danish PM tells Trump to stop 'threats' against Greenland
Mette Frederiksen said the "US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".
www.bbc.com
January 4, 2026 at 11:09 PM
"I would therefore strongly urge the United States to stop the threats against a historically close ally and against another country and another people who have very clearly said that they are not for sale,"
Denmark's prime minister, Mette Frederiksen.
Denmark's prime minister, Mette Frederiksen.
I bought my new laptop in 2024, it has Windows 11, I don't use it and now only use my Xiaomi Android phone, why, because it works, my 68 year old brain doesn't have to struggle with a terrible interface. Microsoft has forgotten the User in its quest to be 'clever'.
Windows 11 Is A Broken Mess (And Microsoft Knows) - BGR
Microsoft has been public about the problems plaguing Windows 11, and seemingly indifferent to user complaints surrounding its forced AI integrations.
www.bgr.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:24 PM
I bought my new laptop in 2024, it has Windows 11, I don't use it and now only use my Xiaomi Android phone, why, because it works, my 68 year old brain doesn't have to struggle with a terrible interface. Microsoft has forgotten the User in its quest to be 'clever'.
' Tegmark sees this as evidence of two camps emerging in AI safety: one that wants to build superintelligence and try to make sure it is safe, and another that doesn’t want to build AI that is smarter than humans at all unless it can be proven safe. He puts himself in the latter category. '
The Physicist Who Has Appealed to the Pope and Elon Musk on AI Safety
Max Tegmark wants to halt the development of artificial superintelligence—and counts Steve Bannon, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle among his supporters.
www.wsj.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:11 PM
' Tegmark sees this as evidence of two camps emerging in AI safety: one that wants to build superintelligence and try to make sure it is safe, and another that doesn’t want to build AI that is smarter than humans at all unless it can be proven safe. He puts himself in the latter category. '