Patrick Heller
@patrickheller.bsky.social
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https://linktr.ee/patrickheller
My favorite topics: change, complexity, agile, IT, business, psychology, geopolitics, writing.
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It’s becoming increasingly hard to tell the difference between ICE operating in Minnesota and the FSB operating in Russia. It all makes much more sense when you think about it. Here is the FSB in Russia:
January 12, 2026 at 5:55 AM
It’s becoming increasingly hard to tell the difference between ICE operating in Minnesota and the FSB operating in Russia. It all makes much more sense when you think about it. Here is the FSB in Russia:
"US ownership of Greenland 'psychologically important for me,' Trump says."
If you put it that way, then let's do it! We wouldn't want you to feel psychologically unwell, of course.
NUTCASE!
It's psychologically and physically very important for the Greenlanders NOT to be "owned" by the US!
If you put it that way, then let's do it! We wouldn't want you to feel psychologically unwell, of course.
NUTCASE!
It's psychologically and physically very important for the Greenlanders NOT to be "owned" by the US!
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
"US ownership of Greenland 'psychologically important for me,' Trump says."
If you put it that way, then let's do it! We wouldn't want you to feel psychologically unwell, of course.
NUTCASE!
It's psychologically and physically very important for the Greenlanders NOT to be "owned" by the US!
If you put it that way, then let's do it! We wouldn't want you to feel psychologically unwell, of course.
NUTCASE!
It's psychologically and physically very important for the Greenlanders NOT to be "owned" by the US!
How are the US going to deal with running Venezuela, invading Cuba, destroying the ayatollahs of Iran, invading Greenland, killing their own citizens, and who knows what else Trump comes up with in the next 24 hours?
With 1.3 million active-duty soldiers, they're going to feel a lot of pressure.
With 1.3 million active-duty soldiers, they're going to feel a lot of pressure.
January 12, 2026 at 11:25 AM
How are the US going to deal with running Venezuela, invading Cuba, destroying the ayatollahs of Iran, invading Greenland, killing their own citizens, and who knows what else Trump comes up with in the next 24 hours?
With 1.3 million active-duty soldiers, they're going to feel a lot of pressure.
With 1.3 million active-duty soldiers, they're going to feel a lot of pressure.
It's going to happen, war with the US. Who would've thought?
Denmark and Greenland will not sell Greenland, so then it's "the hard way", which means military action. Which in turn means, the end of NATO.
Putin will be so happy...
Denmark and Greenland will not sell Greenland, so then it's "the hard way", which means military action. Which in turn means, the end of NATO.
Putin will be so happy...
January 12, 2026 at 11:14 AM
It's going to happen, war with the US. Who would've thought?
Denmark and Greenland will not sell Greenland, so then it's "the hard way", which means military action. Which in turn means, the end of NATO.
Putin will be so happy...
Denmark and Greenland will not sell Greenland, so then it's "the hard way", which means military action. Which in turn means, the end of NATO.
Putin will be so happy...
There is a growing possibility that Europe will have to fight a two-front war.
On the one hand fighting the US for Greenland, on the other fighting Russia for Ukraine and the Baltics.
How?
US @ Greenland = no more NATO > Russia @ Baltics (> China @ Taiwan)
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
On the one hand fighting the US for Greenland, on the other fighting Russia for Ukraine and the Baltics.
How?
US @ Greenland = no more NATO > Russia @ Baltics (> China @ Taiwan)
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Trump ramps up Greenland threats and says US will intervene ‘whether they like it or not’
US president doubles down on threats to acquire territory at White House meeting with oil and gas executives
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:12 PM
There is a growing possibility that Europe will have to fight a two-front war.
On the one hand fighting the US for Greenland, on the other fighting Russia for Ukraine and the Baltics.
How?
US @ Greenland = no more NATO > Russia @ Baltics (> China @ Taiwan)
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
On the one hand fighting the US for Greenland, on the other fighting Russia for Ukraine and the Baltics.
How?
US @ Greenland = no more NATO > Russia @ Baltics (> China @ Taiwan)
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
How sweet this would be.
Trump will fight for control of all the oil in the world, and the world will stop using oil, leaving Trump with lots of useless oil and no money.
Europe should speed up the transition as well.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/08/c...
Trump will fight for control of all the oil in the world, and the world will stop using oil, leaving Trump with lots of useless oil and no money.
Europe should speed up the transition as well.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/08/c...
Trump wants to own Venezuela’s oil, but its largest oil customer is speeding toward clean energy | CNN
Energy experts say the US and China are diverging on the energy transition, with China sprinting far ahead on renewables and EVs, while the US doubles down on drilling oil at home and abroad.
www.cnn.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:12 AM
How sweet this would be.
Trump will fight for control of all the oil in the world, and the world will stop using oil, leaving Trump with lots of useless oil and no money.
Europe should speed up the transition as well.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/08/c...
Trump will fight for control of all the oil in the world, and the world will stop using oil, leaving Trump with lots of useless oil and no money.
Europe should speed up the transition as well.
www.cnn.com/2026/01/08/c...
Why can the Iranian people do this, but the American people cannot, apparently?
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Street demonstrations erupt in Tehran as anti-government protests spread | CNN
Anti-government protests erupted in Tehran on Thursday, as Iranians angered by a flailing economy and crackdowns by security forces marched through the streets of the capital and shouted slogans again...
edition.cnn.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Why can the Iranian people do this, but the American people cannot, apparently?
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/08/m...
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Reposted by Patrick Heller
❗️Denmark says its troops would defend Greenland by force if the U.S. attacked. Copenhagen confirmed that a 1952 military directive is still in effect, meaning Danish forces are ordered to respond immediately to any aggression, even from an ally, before seeking orders or asking questions.
January 8, 2026 at 9:43 AM
❗️Denmark says its troops would defend Greenland by force if the U.S. attacked. Copenhagen confirmed that a 1952 military directive is still in effect, meaning Danish forces are ordered to respond immediately to any aggression, even from an ally, before seeking orders or asking questions.
It's always funny how puny, weak men - like Himmler and Miller - have such a big mouth. Strongman, my ass. I could kill him in 20 seconds, with both hands tied behind my back.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...
Stephen Miller Offers a Strongman’s View of the World
www.nytimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:41 PM
It's always funny how puny, weak men - like Himmler and Miller - have such a big mouth. Strongman, my ass. I could kill him in 20 seconds, with both hands tied behind my back.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/06/u...
Welcome 2026... one hell of a first week!
What does this mean for the rest of the year?
I don't think I want to know right now...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
What does this mean for the rest of the year?
I don't think I want to know right now...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
France and allies discuss response to possible US invasion of Greenland
French, German and Polish foreign ministers to meet amid escalating threats to seize part of Danish kingdom
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Welcome 2026... one hell of a first week!
What does this mean for the rest of the year?
I don't think I want to know right now...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
What does this mean for the rest of the year?
I don't think I want to know right now...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Reposted by Patrick Heller
TAPPER: Can you rule out the US is going to take Greenland by force?
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
January 5, 2026 at 11:26 PM
TAPPER: Can you rule out the US is going to take Greenland by force?
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO
T: So force is on the table?
M: Nobody is gonna fight the US militarily over future of Greenland
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Trying to intimidate Europe with nuclear-capable missiles.
Putin must have forgotten Europe has nuclear missiles too.
Moscow and St. Petersburg are easy targets from our perspective.
Just saying.
Let's keep our European backs straight as arrows once again.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Putin must have forgotten Europe has nuclear missiles too.
Moscow and St. Petersburg are easy targets from our perspective.
Just saying.
Let's keep our European backs straight as arrows once again.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Russia claims to have moved nuclear-capable missile system into Belarus
Assertion comes after the Kremlin accused Ukraine of attacking Vladimir Putin’s palace in Novgorod
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Trying to intimidate Europe with nuclear-capable missiles.
Putin must have forgotten Europe has nuclear missiles too.
Moscow and St. Petersburg are easy targets from our perspective.
Just saying.
Let's keep our European backs straight as arrows once again.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Putin must have forgotten Europe has nuclear missiles too.
Moscow and St. Petersburg are easy targets from our perspective.
Just saying.
Let's keep our European backs straight as arrows once again.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Reposted by Patrick Heller
We condemn the scandalous US visa ban on former EU Commisioner Breton and digital activists. Protecting democracy isn’t censorship. ✋🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
December 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We condemn the scandalous US visa ban on former EU Commisioner Breton and digital activists. Protecting democracy isn’t censorship. ✋🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
The US is actively undermining Europe.
Once again, we need to keep our backs straight as an arrow.
Not just towards Moscow, but now also towards Washington.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Once again, we need to keep our backs straight as an arrow.
Not just towards Moscow, but now also towards Washington.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Macron and EU condemn US visa bans as row over ‘censorship’ escalates
Washington accused of ‘coercion and intimidation’ after five Europeans behind campaign to regulate US tech giants targeted
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The US is actively undermining Europe.
Once again, we need to keep our backs straight as an arrow.
Not just towards Moscow, but now also towards Washington.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Once again, we need to keep our backs straight as an arrow.
Not just towards Moscow, but now also towards Washington.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Third vessel entered for its oil...
VS onderschept opnieuw schip voor kust Venezuela, derde in elf dagen - nos.nl/l/2595494
VS onderschept opnieuw schip voor kust Venezuela, derde in elf dagen - nos.nl/l/2595494
VS onderschept opnieuw schip voor kust Venezuela, derde in elf dagen
De schepen die eerder werden onderschept zijn olietankers. Volgens persbureau Bloomberg gaat het ook dit keer om een olietanker.
nos.nl
December 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Third vessel entered for its oil...
VS onderschept opnieuw schip voor kust Venezuela, derde in elf dagen - nos.nl/l/2595494
VS onderschept opnieuw schip voor kust Venezuela, derde in elf dagen - nos.nl/l/2595494
Reposted by Patrick Heller
Have you ever heard someone go off, and their words are so perfectly chosen, so well said in that moment, that you’re in awe? You think, “There’s nothing to add here,” and you applaud in your head.
That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
December 21, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Have you ever heard someone go off, and their words are so perfectly chosen, so well said in that moment, that you’re in awe? You think, “There’s nothing to add here,” and you applaud in your head.
That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
That’s exactly this. Pure perfection. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Putin says Kyiv 'refusing to end this conflict.'
Wrong!
There's only one of two ways this "conflict" will end:
1. Russia retreats all by itself, leaves Ukraine entirely.
2. After a huge, deadly war with Europe, Russia retreats by force, leaves Ukraine entirely.
Wrong!
There's only one of two ways this "conflict" will end:
1. Russia retreats all by itself, leaves Ukraine entirely.
2. After a huge, deadly war with Europe, Russia retreats by force, leaves Ukraine entirely.
December 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Putin says Kyiv 'refusing to end this conflict.'
Wrong!
There's only one of two ways this "conflict" will end:
1. Russia retreats all by itself, leaves Ukraine entirely.
2. After a huge, deadly war with Europe, Russia retreats by force, leaves Ukraine entirely.
Wrong!
There's only one of two ways this "conflict" will end:
1. Russia retreats all by itself, leaves Ukraine entirely.
2. After a huge, deadly war with Europe, Russia retreats by force, leaves Ukraine entirely.
“We naturally complement each other, we will work with each other and develop. If this does not happen, Europe will gradually disappear,” Putin said.
Whahahahaah! Sure! Delusional nitwit. As always, when dictators talk of someone else, they are usually just talking about themselves.
Whahahahaah! Sure! Delusional nitwit. As always, when dictators talk of someone else, they are usually just talking about themselves.
December 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
“We naturally complement each other, we will work with each other and develop. If this does not happen, Europe will gradually disappear,” Putin said.
Whahahahaah! Sure! Delusional nitwit. As always, when dictators talk of someone else, they are usually just talking about themselves.
Whahahahaah! Sure! Delusional nitwit. As always, when dictators talk of someone else, they are usually just talking about themselves.
"Putin calls European leaders 'little pigs' as he insists Russia will achieve its goals in Ukraine by diplomacy or force."
Putin has no intention of reaching a peace deal.
The misplaced optimism coming from the US will fade soon.
Time for Europe to close ranks.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Putin has no intention of reaching a peace deal.
The misplaced optimism coming from the US will fade soon.
Time for Europe to close ranks.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Putin calls European leaders ‘little pigs’ and says Russia will achieve Ukraine goals by diplomacy or force - Europe live
Russian leader says aims of its ‘special military operation’ will be met ‘unconditionally’
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"Putin calls European leaders 'little pigs' as he insists Russia will achieve its goals in Ukraine by diplomacy or force."
Putin has no intention of reaching a peace deal.
The misplaced optimism coming from the US will fade soon.
Time for Europe to close ranks.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Putin has no intention of reaching a peace deal.
The misplaced optimism coming from the US will fade soon.
Time for Europe to close ranks.
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
What's the use? Nobody in their right mind would want to go to the US right now. Do they really think all those football fans are going to hand over 5 years of social media, e-mails, fingerprints, etc.?
Empty stands in the US stadiums, that's what I predict.
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/16/s...
Empty stands in the US stadiums, that's what I predict.
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/16/s...
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash | CNN
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams’ most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
What's the use? Nobody in their right mind would want to go to the US right now. Do they really think all those football fans are going to hand over 5 years of social media, e-mails, fingerprints, etc.?
Empty stands in the US stadiums, that's what I predict.
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/16/s...
Empty stands in the US stadiums, that's what I predict.
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/16/s...
More and more Americans are leaving the US. For instance, moving to the Netherlands. By the thousands actually.
Nederland populaire bestemming onder Amerikanen die de VS willen verlaten - nos.nl/l/2594484
Nederland populaire bestemming onder Amerikanen die de VS willen verlaten - nos.nl/l/2594484
Nederland populaire bestemming onder Amerikanen die de VS willen verlaten
Een groeiende groep Amerikanen vertrekt naar Nederland. Ons land is een populaire bestemming, mede dankzij een verdrag tussen de twee landen uit 1956. Daarnaast proberen ook meer Amerikanen hier asiel...
nos.nl
December 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
More and more Americans are leaving the US. For instance, moving to the Netherlands. By the thousands actually.
Nederland populaire bestemming onder Amerikanen die de VS willen verlaten - nos.nl/l/2594484
Nederland populaire bestemming onder Amerikanen die de VS willen verlaten - nos.nl/l/2594484
The video shows a nice example of interspecies cooperation/friendship.
A fox and an otter this time.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
A fox and an otter this time.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Hightailing along high streets and raiding ponds: otters’ revival in Britain
Still rare only 20 years ago, the charismatic animals are in almost every UK river and a conservation success story
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The video shows a nice example of interspecies cooperation/friendship.
A fox and an otter this time.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
A fox and an otter this time.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"According to a recent report by the Kiel Institute, Russia has been producing each month around 150 tanks, 550 infantry fighting vehicles, 120 Lancet drones, and more than 50 artillery pieces."
We will win in the end, but in the short term, Putin can cause much damage.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
We will win in the end, but in the short term, Putin can cause much damage.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
We must prepare for war with Russia, says Nato chief in stark new warning
Russian could attack Nato within five years, Mark Rutte said, warning allies to start ramping up preparations "now".
www.bbc.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"According to a recent report by the Kiel Institute, Russia has been producing each month around 150 tanks, 550 infantry fighting vehicles, 120 Lancet drones, and more than 50 artillery pieces."
We will win in the end, but in the short term, Putin can cause much damage.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
We will win in the end, but in the short term, Putin can cause much damage.
www.bbc.com/news/article...