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Sleepy the Basset

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Joined 2025-03-11.

I'm probably doing this all wrong. I'm pretty sure I am.

Mad as hell & I'm gonna use that PS 6.0 I paid too much money for, whether I know how to use it or not!

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Sleepy the Basset @sleepybasset.bsky.social · Jun 17

General Strike US
@generalstrikeus.bsky.social

A general strike is when working people refuse their labor until demands are met • Research shows 3.5% of the population is required, or 11 million Americans.

Currently over 350,000 have joined.

General Strike US
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Sleepy the Basset

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#nuclearwar

The Wall Street Journal‬

Kim Jong Un Wants a Military That’s More Than Just Nukes—and Russia Can Help

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · Sep 24

Kim Jong Un, seizing on his closer ties with Russia, has recently begun signaling a major policy shift: beefing up North Korea’s outdated conventional arms alongside its nuclear arsenal.

Kim Jong Un Wants a Military That’s More Than Just Nukes—and Russia Can Help

The North Korean leader, taking lessons from his troops fighting in Ukraine, faces a tall task upgrading the nation’s Soviet-era conventional weaponry.

on.wsj.com

September 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM

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‪POLITICO Europe

Russia to Trump: We’re a real bear, not a paper tiger

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September 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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THE KYIV INDEPENDENT = SEPT. 24, 2025

Poland, Estonia welcome Trump's calls to shoot down Russian jets.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · Sep 24

⚡️ 'Roger that' — Poland, Estonia welcome Trump's calls to shoot down Russian jets.

The endorsements come amid rising tension in NATO's eastern flank following a series of airspace breaches, which have challenged alliance protocols on intercepts, escalation, and collective defense.

'Roger that' — Poland, Estonia welcome Trump's calls to shoot down Russian jets

The endorsements come amid rising tension in NATO's eastern flank following a series of airspace breaches, which have challenged alliance protocols on intercepts, escalation, and collective defense.

kyivindependent.com

September 24, 2025 at 7:46 AM

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POLITICO EUROPE - SEPT. 24, 2025

Finger on the trigger: How NATO is responding to Russia’s airspace violations

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Sep 24

Russia's repeated violations of NATO airspace in the past few weeks are raising a difficult question for the alliance: Whether to respond by shooting down Russian aircraft.

Finger on the trigger: How NATO is responding to Russia’s airspace violations

NATO is a defensive alliance, which makes it very cautious about responding with force to Russia’s provocations.

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September 24, 2025 at 7:44 AM

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#nuclearwar

THE JAPAN TIMES - SEPT. 24, 2025

An Orwellian lesson from Xi and Putin

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · Sep 24

Commentary: China, Russia and North Korea used the Beijing parade to signal a united challenge to the West, underscoring the need for stronger allied responses amid a growing revisionist threat.

An Orwellian lesson from Xi and Putin

The World War II anniversary parade in Beijing was not about history — it was about what comes next.

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September 24, 2025 at 7:41 AM

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POLITICO EUROPE

Sweden keeps jet fighter options open amid Franco-German tensions

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · Sep 24

Sweden is keeping their jet fighter options open amid tensions between France and Germany.

Sweden keeps jet fighter options open amid Franco-German tensions

Stockholm wants to ensure that it retains the ability to make its own fighter planes.

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September 24, 2025 at 7:40 AM

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THE TIMES & SUNDAY TIMES - SEPT. 24, 2025

Shoot down Russian planes if they get too close, Trump says

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The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · Sep 24

President Trump said that Russian planes intruding into Nato airspace should be shot down in a marked hardening of tone towards Moscow amid frustration over his stalled attempt to end the Ukraine war

Shoot down Russian planes if they get too close, Trump says

www.thetimes.com

September 24, 2025 at 6:37 AM

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CNN

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A statue of President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein has been temporarily constructed on the National Mall in Washington, DC, by a group calling itself "The Secret Handshake."

September 24, 2025 at 3:13 AM

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THE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES - SEPT. 23. 2025

The Baltic island preparing for Russian invasion

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The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · Sep 24

The Baltic island preparing for Russian invasion

Historically considered the coveted Swedish prize for invaders, Gotland must now rely on its people to stop the past repeating itself ⬇️

The Baltic island preparing for Russian invasion

www.thetimes.com

September 24, 2025 at 5:39 AM

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The Guardian

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New statue on National Mall celebrates ‘long-lasting bond’ between Trump and Epstein

Bronze statue by an anonymous creator shows the two men frolicking and holding hands with a foot kicked back in joy There’s a new statue on the east end of the National Mall for Washington DC residents and tourists to enjoy. The bronze statue shows two men frolicking, grinning wide and holding hands, each with a foot joyously kicked back. “We celebrate the long-lasting bond between President Donald J. Trump and his ‘closest friend,’ Jeffrey Epstein,” a plaque at the bottom of the spray-painted bronze installation reads. A permit from the National Park Service will allow the statue to stay on the National Mall grounds through 8pm on Sunday. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

September 24, 2025 at 3:16 AM

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The Times & Sunday Times

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Family of Virginia Guiffre praise charities for dropping Sarah Ferguson

In a statement they say that US organisations should follow UK charities who ended their association with the duchess after a damning email came to light

www.thetimes.com

September 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM

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General Strike Detroit/Downriver

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Either we keep complying or organize.

Go to linktr.ee/generalstrik...

- view the welcome packet
- view additional resources
- sign the strike card
- start or join a GSUS chapter in your community
- subscribe to our YouTube and more
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September 23, 2025 at 9:26 PM

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Matt McManus

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Good piece by @gregsargent.bsky.social for @newrepublic.com.

A lot of MAGA intellectuals describe their programme as using "Machiavellian means" for "Aristotelean ends." Beyond barely rising above saying we want squares by way of circles...

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MAGA Rages Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Return—and Reveals a Big Trump Weakness

Trump and his FCC commissioner absolutely did try to bully ABC-Disney with authoritarian tactics. But there was a massive backlash, and they failed. Let’s remember that.

newrepublic.com

September 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM

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Brandi Buchman

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On the National Mall this morning, a new satirical statue is up celebrating Jeffrey Epstein and Trump's "friendship" in honor of National Friendship Month.

September 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM

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Scott Dworkin

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Boom! Let's get to 500 in the next hour! Everyone needs to do this! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Tell Congress: Demand Tom Homan Resign

Contact Congress today!

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September 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM

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Cat music

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Only Dominion benefits from this.

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September 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM

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Patty Slama

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RELEASE Them. Text Messages Found From Sara Ferguson. To Jeffery. Sickening.

September 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM

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BUSINESS INSIDER - SEPT. 23, 2025

China just made a big technological leap, launching a stealth jet off its newest carrier with an electromagnetic catapult

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Business Insider @businessinsider.com · Sep 23

New video clips show three military aircraft, including a J-35 stealth fighter, taking off via electromagnetic catapult from the Fujian.

China just made a big technological leap, launching a stealth jet off its newest carrier with an electromagnetic catapult

New video clips show three military aircraft, including a J-35 stealth fighter, taking off via electromagnetic catapult from the Fujian.

www.businessinsider.com

September 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM

Sleepy the Basset

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#raptureday

Trump realized quite some time ago, as long as he promises big, his followers will stick with him no matter how many times he fails to deliver

Just like how many times the same assholes are told the end is here, and it isn't.

These idiots believe in spite of failure, just promise big!

September 23, 2025 at 6:51 PM