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@pruxel.bsky.social
· Nov 23
Lesson 1: Do not obey in advance.
Thread of lessons from my book #OnTyranny. Written in 2016.
Thread of lessons from my book #OnTyranny. Written in 2016.
Must read thread.
Everyday.
Everyday.
Energievoorziening Oekraïne staat op instorten: 'Geen centrale gespaard' - nos.nl/l/2602459
Energievoorziening Oekraïne staat op instorten: 'Geen centrale gespaard'
Sinds begin dit jaar bombarderen de Russen de civiele infrastructuur van de grote steden zo intensief dat honderden flats in Kyiv al weken zonder verwarming zitten.
nos.nl
February 14, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Energievoorziening Oekraïne staat op instorten: 'Geen centrale gespaard' - nos.nl/l/2602459
This is not America?
Yes it is.
Yes it is.
CBP didn’t give her or anyone any water; she asked 3 times accg to other reports. CBP killed a 7yr old.
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
“8 hours after the girl & her father were taken into custody, she began having seizures & her body temperature was measured at 105.7 degrees by emergency medical technicians. shorturl.at/d2OTJ
7-Year-Old Migrant Girl Dies Of Dehydration And Shock In U.S. Border Patrol Custody
The girl's death underscores the crisis precipitated by large groups of families seeking asylum where there are inadequate facilities to detain them.
shorturl.at
February 14, 2026 at 8:45 AM
This is not America?
Yes it is.
Yes it is.
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"I'm younger than Putin and that matters. He doesn't have much time left. God bless, not much time" Zelensky said.
February 14, 2026 at 8:20 AM
"I'm younger than Putin and that matters. He doesn't have much time left. God bless, not much time" Zelensky said.
„De vraag die hier voorligt is hoe je de democratie beschermt tegen vijanden van binnenuit — en die gaat over ideologische scheidslijnen heen.”
Hoogleraar Rechtsextremisme-onderzoek @leoniedejonge.bsky.social in NRC.
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
Hoogleraar Rechtsextremisme-onderzoek @leoniedejonge.bsky.social in NRC.
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
Kamer worstelt met rechts-extremisme bij Forum voor Democratie
Parlement: Partijen van links tot rechts vragen zich af of zij zich luider moeten uitspreken tegen de ontwikkelingen bij FVD. De partij heeft openlijk rechts-extreme kandidaten op lokale kieslijsten e...
www.nrc.nl
February 14, 2026 at 8:24 AM
„De vraag die hier voorligt is hoe je de democratie beschermt tegen vijanden van binnenuit — en die gaat over ideologische scheidslijnen heen.”
Hoogleraar Rechtsextremisme-onderzoek @leoniedejonge.bsky.social in NRC.
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
Hoogleraar Rechtsextremisme-onderzoek @leoniedejonge.bsky.social in NRC.
www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...
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Ik moest even wat kwijt over ratten!
February 13, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Ik moest even wat kwijt over ratten!
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After the Russian authorities restrict access to popular messaging app Telegram, one Russian MP calls the measure ’Defence of the information frontline…one of the components of the battle between Russia and Nato.’ The restrictions are widely reported in today’s Russian papers. #ReadingRussia
Russia restricts Telegram, Russian MP claims it's for "the defence of the information frontline.”
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
February 11, 2026 at 7:52 AM
After the Russian authorities restrict access to popular messaging app Telegram, one Russian MP calls the measure ’Defence of the information frontline…one of the components of the battle between Russia and Nato.’ The restrictions are widely reported in today’s Russian papers. #ReadingRussia
Well done.
Team USA Curler Rich Ruohonen:
"We'd be remiss if we didn't at least mention what's going on in Minnesota...I am a lawyer, as you know, and we have a constitution... and what's happening in Minnesota is wrong. There's no shades of gray. It's clear."
"We'd be remiss if we didn't at least mention what's going on in Minnesota...I am a lawyer, as you know, and we have a constitution... and what's happening in Minnesota is wrong. There's no shades of gray. It's clear."
February 10, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Well done.
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Is Amerika een anti-imperialistische republiek, geboren uit verzet tegen een wereldrijk? Of is het juist een moderne imperiale macht? Lees er alles over in deze gratis digitale special. buff.ly/jExLMJw
February 10, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Is Amerika een anti-imperialistische republiek, geboren uit verzet tegen een wereldrijk? Of is het juist een moderne imperiale macht? Lees er alles over in deze gratis digitale special. buff.ly/jExLMJw
Quick translation for you:
"FU!"
"FU!"
Alford: "On Bad Bunny - we're still investigating. There's info out about the lyrics. I don't speak fluent Spanish, but if it's true what was said on natl TV, we have a lot of Qs for entities that broadcast it & we'll be talking w/ the FCC. This could be worse than the Janet wardrobe malfunction"
February 10, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Quick translation for you:
"FU!"
"FU!"
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“…Mr. Lemon has hired as one of his defense lawyers a veteran criminal litigator who, until just weeks ago, was helping lead the prosecutor’s office that has charged Mr. Lemon with felonies.”
Don Lemon Hires Federal Prosecutor Who Quit Over Immigration Crackdown
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:27 PM
“…Mr. Lemon has hired as one of his defense lawyers a veteran criminal litigator who, until just weeks ago, was helping lead the prosecutor’s office that has charged Mr. Lemon with felonies.”
To my fellow Europeans: don't go!
Boycot the World Cup in the US.
Boycot the World Cup in the US.
Srsly, do not come here for the World Cup. Do not come here for the LA Olympics. Just don't. It's not safe
ICE director refuses to commit to pausing operations for 2026 World Cup
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons told a congressional committee that his agency was ‘key’ to World Cup security plans
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:52 PM
To my fellow Europeans: don't go!
Boycot the World Cup in the US.
Boycot the World Cup in the US.
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As @samagreene.bsky.social points, out, the investments economic agreements Zelenskyy says that Putin is offering the US would be about 5 times the size of Russian GDP www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
Zelensky says Russia is proposing huge economic deals with U.S.
The Ukrainian president said the Trump administration was pushing for a June deadline to end Russia’s war.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:32 PM
As @samagreene.bsky.social points, out, the investments economic agreements Zelenskyy says that Putin is offering the US would be about 5 times the size of Russian GDP www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
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6. Melania Trump: Melania and Ghislaine Maxwell exchanged friendly emails discussing meeting in New York City.
February 10, 2026 at 5:49 PM
6. Melania Trump: Melania and Ghislaine Maxwell exchanged friendly emails discussing meeting in New York City.
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THREAD 🧵 The latest batch of Epstein Files are disgusting and shocking. We wanted to give the public an understanding of the most important takeaways.
February 10, 2026 at 5:49 PM
THREAD 🧵 The latest batch of Epstein Files are disgusting and shocking. We wanted to give the public an understanding of the most important takeaways.
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👏 Ukrainian skeleton racer trains at Olympics 2026 wearing helmet featuring athletes killed by Russia
Ukrainian skeleton racer trains at Olympics 2026 wearing helmet featuring athletes killed by Russia
Vladyslav Heraskevych, a 27-year-old Ukrainian skeleton racer, has appeared at the 2026 Olympics wearing a helmet featuring Ukrainian athletes who were killed as a result of the Russian invasion.
www.pravda.com.ua
February 9, 2026 at 5:13 PM
👏 Ukrainian skeleton racer trains at Olympics 2026 wearing helmet featuring athletes killed by Russia
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As a result, more than 80 years after construction began, the US-led post-1945 international order is now under destruction.
securityconference.org/en/publicati...
securityconference.org/en/publicati...
Munich Security Report 2026
The Munich Security Report 2026 analyzes the far-reaching consequences of the rise of political forces that favor destruction over reform.
securityconference.org
February 9, 2026 at 5:49 PM
As a result, more than 80 years after construction began, the US-led post-1945 international order is now under destruction.
securityconference.org/en/publicati...
securityconference.org/en/publicati...
Wow!
Leerdam schaatst naar olympisch goud op 1.000 meter, Kok verovert zilver in Milaan - nos.nl/l/2601639
Leerdam schaatst naar olympisch goud op 1.000 meter, Kok verovert zilver in Milaan - nos.nl/l/2601639
Leerdam schaatst naar olympisch goud op 1.000 meter, Kok verovert zilver in Milaan
Op de eerste olympische sprintafstand in Milaan horen de Nederlandse vrouwen bij de favorieten.
nos.nl
February 9, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Wow!
Leerdam schaatst naar olympisch goud op 1.000 meter, Kok verovert zilver in Milaan - nos.nl/l/2601639
Leerdam schaatst naar olympisch goud op 1.000 meter, Kok verovert zilver in Milaan - nos.nl/l/2601639
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Schiff on the SAVE Act: "Jonathan, what you've just asked is essentially, Republicans have created distrust in the elections by making claims of nonexistent fraud, and shouldn't we use the distrust they've created in order to enact a voter suppression law?"
February 8, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Schiff on the SAVE Act: "Jonathan, what you've just asked is essentially, Republicans have created distrust in the elections by making claims of nonexistent fraud, and shouldn't we use the distrust they've created in order to enact a voter suppression law?"
Booooohhh...
I'm at the Olympics and the entire stadium booed JD Vance. 😌
February 6, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Booooohhh...
👍
Wel leuk om later te vertellen dat een scoop van mij over Folkerts de opening van het 8 uur journaal heeft gehaald.
Nu ook opening 8 uur journaal:
Steeds meer partijen weigeren met de extremistische fvd samen te werken, nu de Jfvd radicalen de partij hebben overgenomen.
Steeds meer partijen weigeren met de extremistische fvd samen te werken, nu de Jfvd radicalen de partij hebben overgenomen.
February 6, 2026 at 11:02 PM
👍
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🇲🇩🇺🇦 Moldovan President Sandu said that she is against her nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, because there are more worthy candidates - Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Sandu emphasized that it is Ukrainians who are truly sacrificing themselves for the sake of peace and security in Ukraine and the EU.
Sandu emphasized that it is Ukrainians who are truly sacrificing themselves for the sake of peace and security in Ukraine and the EU.
February 6, 2026 at 7:59 PM
🇲🇩🇺🇦 Moldovan President Sandu said that she is against her nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, because there are more worthy candidates - Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Sandu emphasized that it is Ukrainians who are truly sacrificing themselves for the sake of peace and security in Ukraine and the EU.
Sandu emphasized that it is Ukrainians who are truly sacrificing themselves for the sake of peace and security in Ukraine and the EU.
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Zou er niet gewoon zo'n ouderwetse, grootse, avondvullende tv-actie moeten komen voor 'Help Oekraïne deze winter door'?
Goed idee, NPO?
vvodiel.nl/winteractie-...
Goed idee, NPO?
vvodiel.nl/winteractie-...
Winteractie Oekraïne - VVO Diel
vvodiel.nl
February 6, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Zou er niet gewoon zo'n ouderwetse, grootse, avondvullende tv-actie moeten komen voor 'Help Oekraïne deze winter door'?
Goed idee, NPO?
vvodiel.nl/winteractie-...
Goed idee, NPO?
vvodiel.nl/winteractie-...
