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This is about the petrodollar system that has kept America the dominant economic power for 50 years.
And Venezuela just threatened to end it.
Here's what really just happened:
Venezuela has 303 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. The largest on Earth.
More than Saudi Arabia 2/
And Venezuela just threatened to end it.
Here's what really just happened:
Venezuela has 303 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. The largest on Earth.
More than Saudi Arabia 2/
January 4, 2026 at 9:40 AM
This is about the petrodollar system that has kept America the dominant economic power for 50 years.
And Venezuela just threatened to end it.
Here's what really just happened:
Venezuela has 303 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. The largest on Earth.
More than Saudi Arabia 2/
And Venezuela just threatened to end it.
Here's what really just happened:
Venezuela has 303 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. The largest on Earth.
More than Saudi Arabia 2/
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me every single day
January 3, 2026 at 5:29 PM
me every single day
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Colombian President Petro commenting on the US;
“A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy. To keep Epstein's list from coming out, they send warships to kill fishermen & threaten our neighbor with invasion for their oil."
“A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy. To keep Epstein's list from coming out, they send warships to kill fishermen & threaten our neighbor with invasion for their oil."
January 4, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Colombian President Petro commenting on the US;
“A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy. To keep Epstein's list from coming out, they send warships to kill fishermen & threaten our neighbor with invasion for their oil."
“A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy. To keep Epstein's list from coming out, they send warships to kill fishermen & threaten our neighbor with invasion for their oil."
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I think in this day and age they shouldn't have separate competitions based on your sexuality.
Luke Littler wins second straight World Darts Championship
Luke Littler wins second straight World Darts Championship
Luke Littler has won his second straight World Darts Championship, triumphing over Dutchman Gian van Veen.
news.sky.com
January 3, 2026 at 9:37 PM
I think in this day and age they shouldn't have separate competitions based on your sexuality.
"They also need to move beyond claiming my middle name is 'pants'", he continued
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says people should move beyond calling AI 'slop'
"We need to get beyond the arguments of slop vs sophistication and develop a new equilibrium ... that accounts for humans being equipped with these new cognitive amplifier tools as we relate to each other"
"We need to get beyond the arguments of slop vs sophistication and develop a new equilibrium ... that accounts for humans being equipped with these new cognitive amplifier tools as we relate to each other"
January 3, 2026 at 3:27 AM
"They also need to move beyond claiming my middle name is 'pants'", he continued
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Satya Nadella’s “product” was built by stealing the work of every writer and artist on the internet.
If your business model doesn’t work without breaking the law, you’re not in business.
You’re in organized crime.
If your business model doesn’t work without breaking the law, you’re not in business.
You’re in organized crime.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says people should move beyond calling AI 'slop'
"We need to get beyond the arguments of slop vs sophistication and develop a new equilibrium ... that accounts for humans being equipped with these new cognitive amplifier tools as we relate to each other"
"We need to get beyond the arguments of slop vs sophistication and develop a new equilibrium ... that accounts for humans being equipped with these new cognitive amplifier tools as we relate to each other"
January 3, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Satya Nadella’s “product” was built by stealing the work of every writer and artist on the internet.
If your business model doesn’t work without breaking the law, you’re not in business.
You’re in organized crime.
If your business model doesn’t work without breaking the law, you’re not in business.
You’re in organized crime.
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This is sub-Cummings shit. "stiffened spine and renewed purpose". Oh yeah? To crush the saboteurs, is it?
The government has run aground because it lied repeatedly, promised the earth, didn't do its homework, kept saying "change" without knowing what it meant, and then repeatedly shat its own bed.
The government has run aground because it lied repeatedly, promised the earth, didn't do its homework, kept saying "change" without knowing what it meant, and then repeatedly shat its own bed.
January 2, 2026 at 8:24 AM
This is sub-Cummings shit. "stiffened spine and renewed purpose". Oh yeah? To crush the saboteurs, is it?
The government has run aground because it lied repeatedly, promised the earth, didn't do its homework, kept saying "change" without knowing what it meant, and then repeatedly shat its own bed.
The government has run aground because it lied repeatedly, promised the earth, didn't do its homework, kept saying "change" without knowing what it meant, and then repeatedly shat its own bed.
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so x dot com’s ai generated CSAM and they admitted it may violate US law and … i haven’t seen in anyone in power say much at all or call to stop using the platform
January 2, 2026 at 12:43 AM
so x dot com’s ai generated CSAM and they admitted it may violate US law and … i haven’t seen in anyone in power say much at all or call to stop using the platform
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2026 is the year of the what? (🐎)
January 1, 2026 at 1:10 AM
2026 is the year of the what? (🐎)
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Seen in Bradford-on-Avon today - large numbers of the ultimate NIMBY protest sign.
"NO TO BUILDING ON THE OLD DUMP"
"NO TO BUILDING ON THE OLD DUMP"
December 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Seen in Bradford-on-Avon today - large numbers of the ultimate NIMBY protest sign.
"NO TO BUILDING ON THE OLD DUMP"
"NO TO BUILDING ON THE OLD DUMP"
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But the Radio Star - who did *not* die …
I’ve spent this morning morbidly watching the MTV channels close down and the final songs played were:
MTV Music - Video Killed the Radio Star (Buggles)
Club MTV - Don’t Stop the Music (Rihanna)
MTV 90s - Goodbye (Spice Girls)
MTV 80s - Together in Electric Dreams (Oakey and Moroder)
MTV Music - Video Killed the Radio Star (Buggles)
Club MTV - Don’t Stop the Music (Rihanna)
MTV 90s - Goodbye (Spice Girls)
MTV 80s - Together in Electric Dreams (Oakey and Moroder)
December 31, 2025 at 11:19 AM
But the Radio Star - who did *not* die …
*checks Chinese calendar*
Are you sure about that? Mine says it's the year of the horse?
Are you sure about that? Mine says it's the year of the horse?
December 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
*checks Chinese calendar*
Are you sure about that? Mine says it's the year of the horse?
Are you sure about that? Mine says it's the year of the horse?
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New Zealand always has the right idea for New Year's Eve: get it out of the way by lunchtime, really free up the rest of the day www.independent.co.uk/news/world/n...
December 31, 2024 at 11:28 AM
New Zealand always has the right idea for New Year's Eve: get it out of the way by lunchtime, really free up the rest of the day www.independent.co.uk/news/world/n...
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This hits differently when you realise she’s in the bath with a short, bald man.
December 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This hits differently when you realise she’s in the bath with a short, bald man.
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The fact that comments are turned off tells you that for Duncan and other people in the Westminster bubble, they know they can easily find out why he is so hated, they just don't want to hear it.
Glad the FT is asking the question. Even if I’m not convinced they found a compelling answer.
I get that Starmer & Reeves are unpopular, I really don’t understand the extent of the dislike.
www.ft.com/content/1995... ‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
I get that Starmer & Reeves are unpopular, I really don’t understand the extent of the dislike.
www.ft.com/content/1995... ‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
Allies concede the prime minister and chancellor have made mistakes yet the level of disdain towards them is still striking
www.ft.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The fact that comments are turned off tells you that for Duncan and other people in the Westminster bubble, they know they can easily find out why he is so hated, they just don't want to hear it.
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Duncan has turned the replies off, which suggests hes not actually interested in the answers being provided to him.
Britain's commentariat write a lot about group think, echo chambers and herd mentality. Yet when they look in the mirror they only see perfection.
Britain's commentariat write a lot about group think, echo chambers and herd mentality. Yet when they look in the mirror they only see perfection.
Glad the FT is asking the question. Even if I’m not convinced they found a compelling answer.
I get that Starmer & Reeves are unpopular, I really don’t understand the extent of the dislike.
www.ft.com/content/1995... ‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
I get that Starmer & Reeves are unpopular, I really don’t understand the extent of the dislike.
www.ft.com/content/1995... ‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
Allies concede the prime minister and chancellor have made mistakes yet the level of disdain towards them is still striking
www.ft.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Duncan has turned the replies off, which suggests hes not actually interested in the answers being provided to him.
Britain's commentariat write a lot about group think, echo chambers and herd mentality. Yet when they look in the mirror they only see perfection.
Britain's commentariat write a lot about group think, echo chambers and herd mentality. Yet when they look in the mirror they only see perfection.
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Staggering how many people who clearly think themselves deeply intelligent and sensible are so completely baffled by something so obvious.
If you can't understand why Starmer and co are so hated, you need to stop discussing politics and go do something easier, because this is really basic stuff.
If you can't understand why Starmer and co are so hated, you need to stop discussing politics and go do something easier, because this is really basic stuff.
Glad the FT is asking the question. Even if I’m not convinced they found a compelling answer.
I get that Starmer & Reeves are unpopular, I really don’t understand the extent of the dislike.
www.ft.com/content/1995... ‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
I get that Starmer & Reeves are unpopular, I really don’t understand the extent of the dislike.
www.ft.com/content/1995... ‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
Allies concede the prime minister and chancellor have made mistakes yet the level of disdain towards them is still striking
www.ft.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Staggering how many people who clearly think themselves deeply intelligent and sensible are so completely baffled by something so obvious.
If you can't understand why Starmer and co are so hated, you need to stop discussing politics and go do something easier, because this is really basic stuff.
If you can't understand why Starmer and co are so hated, you need to stop discussing politics and go do something easier, because this is really basic stuff.
He lied to Labour party members with his "10 pledges" to get elected. He lied to the electorate in general with his promise of "Change" and delivering more of the same. He's obsessed with appealing to the worst racist section of the electorate. I don't understand that some people still like him
Glad the FT is asking the question. Even if I’m not convinced they found a compelling answer.
I get that Starmer & Reeves are unpopular, I really don’t understand the extent of the dislike.
www.ft.com/content/1995... ‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
I get that Starmer & Reeves are unpopular, I really don’t understand the extent of the dislike.
www.ft.com/content/1995... ‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
Allies concede the prime minister and chancellor have made mistakes yet the level of disdain towards them is still striking
www.ft.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:35 AM
He lied to Labour party members with his "10 pledges" to get elected. He lied to the electorate in general with his promise of "Change" and delivering more of the same. He's obsessed with appealing to the worst racist section of the electorate. I don't understand that some people still like him
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Who will stop the Piano Man's reign of terror?!
December 31, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Who will stop the Piano Man's reign of terror?!
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Kings of Leon did predict this tbf 😬
December 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Kings of Leon did predict this tbf 😬
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Go round the outside.
December 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Go round the outside.
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I've waited 3 years to make this post
December 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
I've waited 3 years to make this post
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There was a very sharp geographical divide on my timeline.
Europeans: oh look, a racist old bag is dead
Americans: Oh no, Brigitte Bardot 😢[a short time later] Wait, WHAT? I retract my previous expressions of dismay.
Europeans: oh look, a racist old bag is dead
Americans: Oh no, Brigitte Bardot 😢[a short time later] Wait, WHAT? I retract my previous expressions of dismay.
December 30, 2025 at 1:55 PM
There was a very sharp geographical divide on my timeline.
Europeans: oh look, a racist old bag is dead
Americans: Oh no, Brigitte Bardot 😢[a short time later] Wait, WHAT? I retract my previous expressions of dismay.
Europeans: oh look, a racist old bag is dead
Americans: Oh no, Brigitte Bardot 😢[a short time later] Wait, WHAT? I retract my previous expressions of dismay.
