Securitas
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I spend too much time tweeting about security issues and geopolitics. Not a professional.
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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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A reminder that Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra’s parents emigrated here during a period when Italians were considered to be a genetically inferior and criminal-minded underclass that Stephen Miller’s racist predecessors said should be excluded from America
December 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
A reminder that Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra’s parents emigrated here during a period when Italians were considered to be a genetically inferior and criminal-minded underclass that Stephen Miller’s racist predecessors said should be excluded from America
Interesting article.
"a state of hypersensitivity, anxiety, frustration and anger that occurs in males that’s associated with biochemical changes, hormonal fluctuations, stress and loss of male identity."
Irritable Male Syndrome explains almost everything we're seeing in politics today.
Irritable Male Syndrome explains almost everything we're seeing in politics today.
Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS) Is An Actual Condition — And It Could Explain A Lot
While not a clinical diagnosis, experts say it’s an accurate description of a cluster of symptoms that often appears in aging men.
www.huffpost.com
December 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Interesting article.
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What we used a Tomahawk cruise missile to accomplish in Northwest Nigeria (which is *not* where Christians have been attacked):
"A farmer’s hut had been set on fire, but nobody was hurt, [the resident] said. He added that he did not know of any terrorist camps in the area"
"A farmer’s hut had been set on fire, but nobody was hurt, [the resident] said. He added that he did not know of any terrorist camps in the area"
December 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
What we used a Tomahawk cruise missile to accomplish in Northwest Nigeria (which is *not* where Christians have been attacked):
"A farmer’s hut had been set on fire, but nobody was hurt, [the resident] said. He added that he did not know of any terrorist camps in the area"
"A farmer’s hut had been set on fire, but nobody was hurt, [the resident] said. He added that he did not know of any terrorist camps in the area"
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The thing that is so idiotic about the Kushner-Witkoff approach to Russia—that business deals can solve all!—is that... we tried this already.
It was called the 1990s. And all it did was enrich Russia, entrench corruption, and set the stage for Russian neo-imperialism.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
It was called the 1990s. And all it did was enrich Russia, entrench corruption, and set the stage for Russian neo-imperialism.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Trump’s Inner Circle Sees Russia as an El Dorado for Business, but Pitfalls Abound
Veteran U.S. investors say Vladimir Putin’s Russia will remain a treacherous business environment.
www.wsj.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The thing that is so idiotic about the Kushner-Witkoff approach to Russia—that business deals can solve all!—is that... we tried this already.
It was called the 1990s. And all it did was enrich Russia, entrench corruption, and set the stage for Russian neo-imperialism.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
It was called the 1990s. And all it did was enrich Russia, entrench corruption, and set the stage for Russian neo-imperialism.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Wasting limited resources on low level targets is so damn lethal.
Well…looks like it was TLAMs
December 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Wasting limited resources on low level targets is so damn lethal.
So I've been told that the West needs to make offers to Russia in order to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
Here's my proposal: We abstain from starting broad sabotage campaigns against Russia. We will not blow up factories, railways and communication infrastructure. We further
Here's my proposal: We abstain from starting broad sabotage campaigns against Russia. We will not blow up factories, railways and communication infrastructure. We further
December 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
So I've been told that the West needs to make offers to Russia in order to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine.
Here's my proposal: We abstain from starting broad sabotage campaigns against Russia. We will not blow up factories, railways and communication infrastructure. We further
Here's my proposal: We abstain from starting broad sabotage campaigns against Russia. We will not blow up factories, railways and communication infrastructure. We further
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China is Russia’s biggest enabler, and that means China is waging war on Europe.
European politicians need to stop considering China a partner of any sort.
Partners don’t help Russia send missiles at you
European politicians need to stop considering China a partner of any sort.
Partners don’t help Russia send missiles at you
December 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
China is Russia’s biggest enabler, and that means China is waging war on Europe.
European politicians need to stop considering China a partner of any sort.
Partners don’t help Russia send missiles at you
European politicians need to stop considering China a partner of any sort.
Partners don’t help Russia send missiles at you
Terrific analysis.
1/4„W as diese Akteure verbindet, ist nicht ihre Position im politischen Spektrum, sondern ihr Verhältnis zu demokratischen Institutionen und liberalen Werten, darunter die Beschränkung exekutiver Macht, die Gewährleistung bürgerlicher Freiheiten und die Rechtsstaatlichkeit…2/4
The Illiberal International
Authoritarian cooperation is reshaping the global order.
www.foreignaffairs.com
December 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Terrific analysis.
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Japan’s government, under U.S. pressure for a military increase, pledged to achieve the 2% target by March, two years earlier than planned. Japan also plans to revise the ongoing security and defense policy by December 2026 to further strengthen its military. (h/t @christianthiels.bsky.social)
Japan's Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen for the coming year.
apnews.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Japan’s government, under U.S. pressure for a military increase, pledged to achieve the 2% target by March, two years earlier than planned. Japan also plans to revise the ongoing security and defense policy by December 2026 to further strengthen its military. (h/t @christianthiels.bsky.social)
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The hard truth : "Russia continues this strategy because it believes escalation works and because too often the cost imposed on Moscow never matches the damage inflicted on its victims or actions. "🎯
#StopRussiaArmUkraine 🇺🇦
#StopRussiaArmUkraine 🇺🇦
I wasn’t planning on writing anything today, but since terrorist Russia doesn’t stop for even a minute, it was important to document what happened on Christmas Day with Russia murdering more civilians in Ukraine, nuclear-capable bombers flying near Britain & airspace provocations involving Poland
Russia Escalates War on Christmas Day With Attacks on Ukraine and NATO Airspace
From drone strikes on Ukrainian homes to nuclear bombers near Britain and airspace provocations involving Poland, Moscow used Christmas Day to escalate on multiple fronts.
open.substack.com
December 26, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The hard truth : "Russia continues this strategy because it believes escalation works and because too often the cost imposed on Moscow never matches the damage inflicted on its victims or actions. "🎯
#StopRussiaArmUkraine 🇺🇦
#StopRussiaArmUkraine 🇺🇦
IIIIIN DER WEIHNACHTSBÄCKEREI
December 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
IIIIIN DER WEIHNACHTSBÄCKEREI
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Merry Christmas, everyone. Let's put all the insanity aside for a moment.
December 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Merry Christmas, everyone. Let's put all the insanity aside for a moment.
Merry Christmas, everyone. Let's put all the insanity aside for a moment.
December 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Merry Christmas, everyone. Let's put all the insanity aside for a moment.
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Die Masche ist ebenso durchsichtig, wie altbekannt: Man macht solange auf unterdrücktes Opfer und “Meinungsfreiheit” bis man selbst endlich andere Meinungen unterdrücken kann. Der Geist des Antipluralismus ist bei ganz links und ganz rechts mit Händen zu greifen.
December 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Die Masche ist ebenso durchsichtig, wie altbekannt: Man macht solange auf unterdrücktes Opfer und “Meinungsfreiheit” bis man selbst endlich andere Meinungen unterdrücken kann. Der Geist des Antipluralismus ist bei ganz links und ganz rechts mit Händen zu greifen.
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American social media platforms are banned in Russia. Have you noticed Donald isn't sanctioning anyone over that?
December 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
American social media platforms are banned in Russia. Have you noticed Donald isn't sanctioning anyone over that?
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In the fourth winter of the full-scale conflict, Ukraine is facing its gravest energy crisis since 2022. www.wsj.com/world/christ...
Christmas in Ukraine Approaches With Power Grid in Crisis
Moscow has launched far more drones and missiles than in previous years, leaving energy supplies at a tipping point.
www.wsj.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:21 AM
In the fourth winter of the full-scale conflict, Ukraine is facing its gravest energy crisis since 2022. www.wsj.com/world/christ...
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„The following deletions have been made…“ - Vor wenigen Tagen haben die USA ziemlich geräuschlos mehrere Firmen und Personen von der Sanktionsliste gestrichen, denen zuvor vorgeworfen wurde, das russische Militär zu unterstützen: ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio... #Russland #Trump
Iran-related Designations; International Criminal Court-related Designations; Russia-related Designations Removals; Foreign Sanctions Evaders Determination Removal; Issuance of Iran-related and Intern...
ofac.treasury.gov
December 24, 2025 at 8:50 AM
„The following deletions have been made…“ - Vor wenigen Tagen haben die USA ziemlich geräuschlos mehrere Firmen und Personen von der Sanktionsliste gestrichen, denen zuvor vorgeworfen wurde, das russische Militär zu unterstützen: ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actio... #Russland #Trump
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Hey @jd-vance-1.bsky.social, can you please tell us more about how free speech is threatened in Europe?
Trump posts early on Christmas Eve: "If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Negative to President Donald J. Trump, MAGA, and the Republican Party, shouldn’t their very valuable Broadcast Licenses be terminated? I say, YES!"
December 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Hey @jd-vance-1.bsky.social, can you please tell us more about how free speech is threatened in Europe?
Folgen daraus auch Konsequenzen?
Die durch USA verhängten Einreiseverbote, darunter gegen die Vorsitzenden von #HateAid, sind nicht akzeptabel. Der Digital Services Act stellt sicher, dass alles, was offline illegal ist, auch online illegal ist. 1/2
December 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Folgen daraus auch Konsequenzen?
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Krass: Die US-Regierung hat Sanktionen gegen Anna-Lena von Hodenberg und Josephine Ballon von @hateaid.org erlassen, dazu trifft es auch den früheren EU-Kommissar Thierry Breton, weil "These radical activists and weaponized NGOs have advanced censorship crackdowns by foreign states". Einreiseverbot
December 23, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Krass: Die US-Regierung hat Sanktionen gegen Anna-Lena von Hodenberg und Josephine Ballon von @hateaid.org erlassen, dazu trifft es auch den früheren EU-Kommissar Thierry Breton, weil "These radical activists and weaponized NGOs have advanced censorship crackdowns by foreign states". Einreiseverbot
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I told them, the evidence is on video, the world press was actually there and recorded it all, come to my office after class and I’ll show you. I showed them the videos, and also books by some Chinese survivors. And Zhao Ziyang’s memoir from his detention.The poor young student broke down crying. ➡️
December 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I told them, the evidence is on video, the world press was actually there and recorded it all, come to my office after class and I’ll show you. I showed them the videos, and also books by some Chinese survivors. And Zhao Ziyang’s memoir from his detention.The poor young student broke down crying. ➡️
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Meine diesjährige Reise ins Baltikum geht dem Ende entgegen. Und es ist mir ein großes Bedürfnis zu sagen, was alle längst wissen sollten.
Russland bereitet sich auf einen Angriff gegen die NATO vor. Der Kreml schlägt alle diplomatischen Angebote aus. Dieses Russland ist unser Feind.
Russland bereitet sich auf einen Angriff gegen die NATO vor. Der Kreml schlägt alle diplomatischen Angebote aus. Dieses Russland ist unser Feind.
December 23, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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Meine diesjährige Reise ins Baltikum geht dem Ende entgegen. Und es ist mir ein großes Bedürfnis zu sagen, was alle längst wissen sollten.
Russland bereitet sich auf einen Angriff gegen die NATO vor. Der Kreml schlägt alle diplomatischen Angebote aus. Dieses Russland ist unser Feind.
Russland bereitet sich auf einen Angriff gegen die NATO vor. Der Kreml schlägt alle diplomatischen Angebote aus. Dieses Russland ist unser Feind.
December 23, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Meine diesjährige Reise ins Baltikum geht dem Ende entgegen. Und es ist mir ein großes Bedürfnis zu sagen, was alle längst wissen sollten.
Russland bereitet sich auf einen Angriff gegen die NATO vor. Der Kreml schlägt alle diplomatischen Angebote aus. Dieses Russland ist unser Feind.
Russland bereitet sich auf einen Angriff gegen die NATO vor. Der Kreml schlägt alle diplomatischen Angebote aus. Dieses Russland ist unser Feind.
Jener Thread. 👇
Was mir diese Vorweihnachtszeit verleidet, das sind nicht überfüllte Innenstädte, irrwitzige Kassenschlange oder Glühweinpreise, die zur Aufnahme einer Hypothek einladen... Was mich wirklich sorgt, dass sind Menschen, die ich hier kennenlernen konnte und aus den unterschiedlichsten Gründen... /2
December 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Jener Thread. 👇