Securitas
@securitas.bsky.social
I spend too much time tweeting about security issues and geopolitics. Not a professional. Occasional posts in German.
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@securitas.bsky.social
· Mar 16
"The president continued, offering a threat: “So maybe we have to look at the judges, because that’s very serious. I think it’s a very serious violation.”"
"Today, the world’s richest man shared an X post identifying the daughter of the judge who ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze [...]"
"Today, the world’s richest man shared an X post identifying the daughter of the judge who ordered the Trump administration to unfreeze [...]"
Trump Threatens to 'Look At' Judges Blocking Musk's DOGE Actions
Trump is defying court rulings against Elon Musk’s DOGE project, threatening judges, and dismissing concerns about conflicts of interest.
www.rollingstone.com
Repeat after me: Hostile takeover. End of rule of law. Dictatorship.
This is where you are headed, America.
This is where you are headed, America.
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Bad Bunny’s halftime show was significantly closer to how America projected hegemonic power in my youth then any of the actions Trump and Hegseth have taken.
February 10, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Bad Bunny’s halftime show was significantly closer to how America projected hegemonic power in my youth then any of the actions Trump and Hegseth have taken.
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people born in america probably don’t realize how cool america used to be. the death of US soft power is going to have long term consequences we are only beginning to see
February 10, 2026 at 3:23 PM
people born in america probably don’t realize how cool america used to be. the death of US soft power is going to have long term consequences we are only beginning to see
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Palantir literally recruits with a "save Western civilization" slogan and warns that college is woke, so if Palantir's own employees are rebelling... Sheesh
SCOOP: Tensions at Palantir have grown in recent weeks over the company's work with ICE.
On Friday, CEO Alex Karp tried to calm concerns in an hourlong video that offered few specifics—instead offering NDAs to workers who want to understand how it's empowering ICE.
www.wired.com/story/palant...
On Friday, CEO Alex Karp tried to calm concerns in an hourlong video that offered few specifics—instead offering NDAs to workers who want to understand how it's empowering ICE.
www.wired.com/story/palant...
Palantir CEO Alex Karp Recorded a Video About ICE for His Employees
In a video shared with Palantir employees, Alex Karp did not explain how ICE is utilizing the company's products. Instead, workers were told they can sign NDAs if they want detailed information.
www.wired.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Palantir literally recruits with a "save Western civilization" slogan and warns that college is woke, so if Palantir's own employees are rebelling... Sheesh
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Greece is reportedly blocking the EU's 20th sanctions package. Since the invasion, Greece has on every occasion obstructed, causing the people of Ukraine immeasurable harm. Worst of all, Greece helped Russia build its shadow fleet. How much more of this?
robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/how-does-t...
robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/how-does-t...
February 10, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Greece is reportedly blocking the EU's 20th sanctions package. Since the invasion, Greece has on every occasion obstructed, causing the people of Ukraine immeasurable harm. Worst of all, Greece helped Russia build its shadow fleet. How much more of this?
robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/how-does-t...
robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/how-does-t...
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Poles no longer trusting the US for protection is a really big story. 27% of respondents see EU states as main source of assistance in emergency vs 15% the Americans. That said nearly 25% say Poland cannot on either US or EU states.
h/t @euractiv.com
h/t @euractiv.com
UE czy USA?
Według badania przeprowadzonego przez Opinia24 na zlecenie RMF FM w obliczu potencjalnego zagrożenia Polacy częściej liczą na wsparcie europejskich sąsiadów niż na pomoc zza oceanu. Najnowszy sondaż u...
www.rmf24.pl
February 10, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Poles no longer trusting the US for protection is a really big story. 27% of respondents see EU states as main source of assistance in emergency vs 15% the Americans. That said nearly 25% say Poland cannot on either US or EU states.
h/t @euractiv.com
h/t @euractiv.com
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It appears that after losing Starlink in Ukraine Russians have blocked Telegram in Russia, which likely was used for communication at the frontline.
The Russian war effort is going „well“, apparently.
The Russian war effort is going „well“, apparently.
February 10, 2026 at 1:38 PM
It appears that after losing Starlink in Ukraine Russians have blocked Telegram in Russia, which likely was used for communication at the frontline.
The Russian war effort is going „well“, apparently.
The Russian war effort is going „well“, apparently.
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“No matter how Ring and other surveillance tech companies may downplay it, there’s no world in which finding lost dogs is the final end-use for this technology.”
Opinion | Ring is using lost dogs to make the surveillance state adorable
The same technology the Amazon-owned company uses to find lost dogs could easily be turned against their owners.
www.ms.now
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
“No matter how Ring and other surveillance tech companies may downplay it, there’s no world in which finding lost dogs is the final end-use for this technology.”
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Trump Allies Near ‘Total Victory’ in Wiping Out U.S. Climate Regulation
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:43 AM
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Wahlen haben Folgen - manchmal positive für die Ukraine
Der japanische Fernsehsender NHK berichtet, dass Japan plant, sich offiziell dem NATO-Mechanismus PURL anzuschließen. Tokio wird (voraussichtlich) den Kauf von Radaren und Ausrüstung für Soldaten finanzieren.
Der japanische Fernsehsender NHK berichtet, dass Japan plant, sich offiziell dem NATO-Mechanismus PURL anzuschließen. Tokio wird (voraussichtlich) den Kauf von Radaren und Ausrüstung für Soldaten finanzieren.
NATO officials say Japan plans to join initiative to support Ukraine | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
NHK has learned that Japan plans to join a NATO-led initiative to provide US-made munitions and equipment to Ukraine.
www3.nhk.or.jp
February 10, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Wahlen haben Folgen - manchmal positive für die Ukraine
Der japanische Fernsehsender NHK berichtet, dass Japan plant, sich offiziell dem NATO-Mechanismus PURL anzuschließen. Tokio wird (voraussichtlich) den Kauf von Radaren und Ausrüstung für Soldaten finanzieren.
Der japanische Fernsehsender NHK berichtet, dass Japan plant, sich offiziell dem NATO-Mechanismus PURL anzuschließen. Tokio wird (voraussichtlich) den Kauf von Radaren und Ausrüstung für Soldaten finanzieren.
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I have no problem w security guarantees for Russia: once it has retreated inside its internationally recognised borders, Ukraine & the West should promise not to attack RU territory. But Grushko is asking for guarantees of continued Ukrainian insecurity, not Russia’s security. That’s unacceptable.
Senior Russian official says Moscow needs 'security guarantees' #Ukraine
Senior Russian official says Moscow needs 'security guarantees'
kyivindependent.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:57 AM
I have no problem w security guarantees for Russia: once it has retreated inside its internationally recognised borders, Ukraine & the West should promise not to attack RU territory. But Grushko is asking for guarantees of continued Ukrainian insecurity, not Russia’s security. That’s unacceptable.
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"While his father Steve Witkoff acts as President Trump’s all-purpose special envoy, 32-year-old Zach Witkoff now heads up World Liberty, which has doled out at least $1.4 billion to both families"
extraordinary reporting from @wsj.com
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
extraordinary reporting from @wsj.com
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
One Generation Runs the Country. The Next Cashed In on Crypto.
Sons of top Trump administration officials made billions for their families, but their investors didn’t always fare so well.
www.wsj.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:17 PM
"While his father Steve Witkoff acts as President Trump’s all-purpose special envoy, 32-year-old Zach Witkoff now heads up World Liberty, which has doled out at least $1.4 billion to both families"
extraordinary reporting from @wsj.com
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
extraordinary reporting from @wsj.com
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
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Well. Those who say we can’t defend Europe without the United States seem to be making their calculations without the United States. www.reuters.com/world/us-tur...
US to turn over two NATO command posts to Europeans, military source says
The United States will turn over two of NATO's major command posts - in Naples, Italy and Norfolk, Virginia - to European officers, a military source told Reuters on Monday.
www.reuters.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Well. Those who say we can’t defend Europe without the United States seem to be making their calculations without the United States. www.reuters.com/world/us-tur...
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ICE has now spent over half a BILLION dollars just on purchasing warehouses around the country to convert into detention camps.
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
ICE to begin detaining immigrants inside Social Circle warehouse in April
Homeland Security plans to build warehouse detention facilities in other cities being met with opposition.
www.ajc.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:56 PM
ICE has now spent over half a BILLION dollars just on purchasing warehouses around the country to convert into detention camps.
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
If these mega-camps are utilized to the full capacity ICE intends, they'll be the largest prisons in the country, with little real oversight. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
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One way concentration camps become zones where law doesn't apply is by neglecting policies & standards that would protect health & provide healthcare. You deny laws & norms & dehumanize your victim.
Read "Illness and Inhumanity in Stalin’s Gulag" by Alexopoulos
www.texastribune.org/2026/02/07/i...
Read "Illness and Inhumanity in Stalin’s Gulag" by Alexopoulos
www.texastribune.org/2026/02/07/i...
Two tuberculosis cases detected at Camp East Montana ICE facility
Eighteen cases of COVID-19 were also identified. U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar on Friday visited the 5,000-bed tent facility on the Fort Bliss Army base and said she saw many "chronic issues."
www.texastribune.org
February 8, 2026 at 2:32 PM
One way concentration camps become zones where law doesn't apply is by neglecting policies & standards that would protect health & provide healthcare. You deny laws & norms & dehumanize your victim.
Read "Illness and Inhumanity in Stalin’s Gulag" by Alexopoulos
www.texastribune.org/2026/02/07/i...
Read "Illness and Inhumanity in Stalin’s Gulag" by Alexopoulos
www.texastribune.org/2026/02/07/i...
Quite rich for an organization that has had massive data breaches in recent months.
Discord will require a face scan or ID for full access next month
Age verification for all.
www.theverge.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Quite rich for an organization that has had massive data breaches in recent months.
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“There were children in Dilley who were so distraught they cut themselves or talked about suicide…Moms told me that their kids had lost their appetites after finding worms and mold on their food”
NEW: ProPublica went inside the detention center for immigrant families in Dilley, Texas.
Children held there told us about the anguish of being ripped from their lives in the United States and the fear of what comes next.
Children held there told us about the anguish of being ripped from their lives in the United States and the fear of what comes next.
The Kids Trump Sent to ICE’s Dilley Detention Center
ProPublica went inside the immigrant detention center for families in Dilley, Texas. Children held there told us about the anguish of being ripped from their lives in the United States and the fear of...
www.propublica.org
February 9, 2026 at 2:44 PM
“There were children in Dilley who were so distraught they cut themselves or talked about suicide…Moms told me that their kids had lost their appetites after finding worms and mold on their food”
Die wollen doch nur spielen.
AfD-Jugend: Das sind die Köpfe hinter der „Generation Deutschland“
Von der „Jungen Alternative“ will sich die neue Jugendorganisation der AfD nicht so richtig distanzieren – im Gegenteil. Für welche Überzeugungen steht ihr Vorstand?
www.faz.net
February 9, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Die wollen doch nur spielen.
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Looking at crypto markets rn.
a room with a lot of blood and a sign that says ' elevator ' on it
Alt: a room with a lot of blood and a sign that says ' elevator ' on it
media.tenor.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Looking at crypto markets rn.
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bei der afd setzen sich die rechtsextremen durch. man wartet auf eine einladung für sellner von miosga.
February 9, 2026 at 7:36 AM
bei der afd setzen sich die rechtsextremen durch. man wartet auf eine einladung für sellner von miosga.
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Sad outcome in an important case. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
Hong Kong democracy champion Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
The heavy sentence for the 78-year-old Apple Daily founder and British citizen was imposed as Beijing seeks to wipe out the city’s remaining press freedoms.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Sad outcome in an important case. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
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Missed this yesterday. Massive boost for Ukraine’s arms industry, who have been pushing for export controls to be lifted. Creates even more opportunity to develop new equipment, innovate and fund the defensive effort. Great news.
February 9, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Missed this yesterday. Massive boost for Ukraine’s arms industry, who have been pushing for export controls to be lifted. Creates even more opportunity to develop new equipment, innovate and fund the defensive effort. Great news.
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Ganz im Gegenteil, hierbei handelt es sich mMn eher um eine Annäherung an die Banalität des Bösen.
February 9, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Ganz im Gegenteil, hierbei handelt es sich mMn eher um eine Annäherung an die Banalität des Bösen.
Weihnachten ist zwar vorbei, aber vlt. sieht der ein oder andere ja dennoch Anlass, Bücher zu einigen der (in vielerlei Hinsicht) brennendsten Angelegenheiten verschenken oder selber lesen zu wollen. Das neue Buch von @jpuglierin.bsky.social dürfte ein solcher Kandidat hierfür sein. Warum: Lesen. 👇
„Wer verteidigt Europa?“ von @jpuglierin.bsky.social - warum ihr dieses Buch unbedingt lesen solltet! 🧵
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February 9, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Weihnachten ist zwar vorbei, aber vlt. sieht der ein oder andere ja dennoch Anlass, Bücher zu einigen der (in vielerlei Hinsicht) brennendsten Angelegenheiten verschenken oder selber lesen zu wollen. Das neue Buch von @jpuglierin.bsky.social dürfte ein solcher Kandidat hierfür sein. Warum: Lesen. 👇
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According to data released Friday by the Russian Ministry of Finance, the January budget deficit exceeds almost half of the annual target. www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/06/r...
Russia’s January Budget Deficit Hits Nearly Half of Annual Target - The Moscow Times
Russia’s federal budget posted a deficit of 1.718 trillion rubles ($22.3 billion) in January, nearly half of its full-year target, according to Finance Ministry data published on Friday.
www.themoscowtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
According to data released Friday by the Russian Ministry of Finance, the January budget deficit exceeds almost half of the annual target. www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/06/r...