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rusi.bsky.social
Europe will require new leadership as the US tilts from law to power. Read the latest RUSI Commentary from Peter Alan Dutton.
The UK and Trump's National Security Strategy
Europe will require new leadership as the US tilts from law to power.
www.rusi.org
January 22, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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kschake.bsky.social
“he believes that it’s wrong—“objectively unnecessary and almost wicked”—to station armed soldiers on street corners as props in the deterrence of crime. “I love my country and I love the Army,” he said, “but this is not what I signed up to do.”
An Anonymous DC National Guardsman Tells All
“This is not what I signed up to do.”
washingtonian.com
January 22, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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paulknepper.bsky.social
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shooting a skyhook over Dave Cowens.
January 22, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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mijrahman.bsky.social
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen: “We have learnt something in the past days and weeks. When Europe is not divided, when we stand together, and when we are clear and strong also in our willingness to stand for ourselves, the results will show.”
January 22, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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The United States' pursuit of Greenland threatens trust in the NATO alliance.

@sophiabesch.bsky.social analyzes President Trump’s motivations and the responses from European leaders: carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
The Greenland Episode Must Be a Lesson for Europe and NATO
They cannot return to the comforts of asymmetric reliance, dressed up as partnership.
carnegieendowment.org
January 22, 2026 at 8:29 PM
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codendahl.bsky.social
This text by @sophiabesch.bsky.social is well worth your time. Very good analysis, superbly written.

carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...
The Greenland Episode Must Be a Lesson for Europe and NATO
They cannot return to the comforts of asymmetric reliance, dressed up as partnership.
carnegieendowment.org
January 22, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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kschake.bsky.social
Shameful and destructive
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jan 17
Trump: "Starting Feb 1, all above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, & Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff. On June 1, it will be increased to 25%. It will be due until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland."
We have subsidized Denmark, and all of the Countries of the European Union, and others, for many years by not charging them Tariffs, or any other forms of remuneration. Now, after Centuries, it is time for Denmark to give back — World Peace is at stake! China and Russia want Greenland, and there is not a thing that Denmark can do about it. They currently have two dogsleds as protection, one added recently. Only the United States of America, under PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP, can play in this game, and very successfully, at that! Nobody will touch this sacred piece of Land, especially since the National Security of the United States, and the World at large, is at stake. On top of everything else, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland have journeyed to Greenland, for purposes unknown. This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet. These Countries, who are playing this very dangerous game, have put a level of risk in play that is not tenable or sustainable. Therefore, it is imperative that, in order to protect Global Peace and Security, strong measures be taken so that this potentially perilous situation end quickly, and without question. Starting on February 1st, 2026, all of the above mentioned Countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, The United Kingdom, The Netherlands, and Finland), will be charged a 10% Tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1st, 2026, the Tariff will be increased to 25%. This Tariff will be due and payable until such time as a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland. The United States has been trying to do this transaction for over 150 years. Many Presidents have tried, and for good reason, but Denmark has always refused. Now, because of The Golden Dome, and Modern Day Weapons Systems, both Offensive and Defensive, the need to ACQUIRE is especially important.
January 17, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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rikefranke.bsky.social
As Rasmussen says:
“the world’s attention is now focused on something that does not represent a threat — namely Greenland, a friendly ally of the US — instead of focusing on what should be the focal point right now: namely, how can we force Putin to the negotiation table in Ukraine?”
Former Nato chief attacks Trump’s ‘gangster’ talk on Greenland
Anders Fogh Rasmussen says US president is using island as a ‘weapon of mass distraction’ from real threats such as Russia’s war in Ukraine
giftarticle.ft.com
January 17, 2026 at 7:53 AM
phyberdc.bsky.social
americangerman.institute/2026/01/merz...
Merz Aims to Improve Coordination, Shore up Party Support with Chancellery Shakeup
In office just eight months, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has replaced his once closest aide as part of an effort to demonstrate his focus on economic reform, improve coordination between …
americangerman.institute
January 16, 2026 at 6:17 AM
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chrisblue.bsky.social
Via @alexiscoe.bsky.social: Read the whole thing.

"Secret Service security redesigns, National Park Service preservation reviews, and GSA permitting...

It will cost more to heat, light, decorate, and secure. Every chandelier adds to the taxpayer’s bill."
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Behind the Commentary: My Notes on Trump’s East Wing Massacre
As you may have seen, I’ve been making the rounds on Trump’s unpermited destruction of the East Wing in favor of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom that will dwarf the White House.
alexiscoe.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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sifill.bsky.social
If you read nothing else today, I pray that you will read every word of this necessary, powerful, and much-needed piece by @nhannahjones.bsky.social.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/m...
What the Public Memory of Charlie Kirk Revealed
www.nytimes.com
September 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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abenewman.bsky.social
1/This is Transatlantic leadership! In historic move, German Chancellor Merz calls out US: “democracy is under pressure, freedom of expression is being questioned, and the independence of the judiciary is being repressed“.
www.reuters.com/technology/g...
Germany's Merz criticises US' fundamental shift from following rules
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticised the United States on Friday for no longer following the rules, part of what he called a fundamental shift in Europe's transatlantic partner.
www.reuters.com
September 27, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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hart-frentz.bsky.social
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September 20, 2025 at 11:18 AM
phyberdc.bsky.social
newsletter.ofthebrave.org/p/im-a-dc-po...
I’m a DC police officer. Here’s what Trump’s takeover is really about.
The federal occupation is terrorizing citizens, wasting taxpayer dollars, and actively making local law enforcement’s jobs harder.
newsletter.ofthebrave.org
September 7, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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elgatito.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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nvondarza.bsky.social
Underpriced for the German elections is the scenario that BSW collapses and only four parties make it into the Bundestag, CDU/CSU, AgD, SPD and Greens. This scenario alone could drive voters away from the smaller parties.
wahlrecht.de Wahlrecht.de @wahlrecht.de · Nov 19
Sonntagsfrage zur Bundestagswahl • Forsa für RTL/n-tv: CDU/CSU 33 % | AfD 18 % | SPD 15 % | GRÜNE 11 % | FDP 4 % | DIE LINKE 4 % | BSW 4 % | Sonstige 11 %
➤ Übersicht: wahlrecht.de/umfragen/
➤ Verlauf: wahlrecht.de/umfragen/for...
Säulendiagramm der Sonntagsfrage zur Bundestagswahl von Forsa für RTL und n-tv
November 19, 2024 at 7:21 PM