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Today is Rosenmontag, the most important day of carnival in Germany. Millions of people are celebrating on the streets with processions.
Traditionally very political floats are shown. I'll include those with international references. /2
Traditionally very political floats are shown. I'll include those with international references. /2
February 16, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Today is Rosenmontag, the most important day of carnival in Germany. Millions of people are celebrating on the streets with processions.
Traditionally very political floats are shown. I'll include those with international references. /2
Traditionally very political floats are shown. I'll include those with international references. /2
🤣 C'est l'amour vrai!
February 16, 2026 at 11:27 AM
🤣 C'est l'amour vrai!
Reposted by Strandschaf
As you process the Epstein files, remember:
Palantir received early funding from Jeffrey Epstein.
It was also backed by the CIA’s venture arm, In-Q-Tel.
Then came the defense contracts.
Then mass data analytics at scale.
This isn’t separate stories.
It’s one ecosystem: the Epstein network.
Palantir received early funding from Jeffrey Epstein.
It was also backed by the CIA’s venture arm, In-Q-Tel.
Then came the defense contracts.
Then mass data analytics at scale.
This isn’t separate stories.
It’s one ecosystem: the Epstein network.
February 16, 2026 at 5:52 AM
As you process the Epstein files, remember:
Palantir received early funding from Jeffrey Epstein.
It was also backed by the CIA’s venture arm, In-Q-Tel.
Then came the defense contracts.
Then mass data analytics at scale.
This isn’t separate stories.
It’s one ecosystem: the Epstein network.
Palantir received early funding from Jeffrey Epstein.
It was also backed by the CIA’s venture arm, In-Q-Tel.
Then came the defense contracts.
Then mass data analytics at scale.
This isn’t separate stories.
It’s one ecosystem: the Epstein network.
I love it, like so many people and the article catches that all. Sometimes I wish my kids were three again and tell me serious and funny and mysterious stories.
‘I love you twenty-sixty times’: how lyrics written by a three-year-old became tear-inducing viral hits | Music | The Guardian
When Stephen Spencer began setting his daughter’s surreal stories to music, he had 36 followers. Now his banging pop miniatures have been streamed nearly 30m times – and are making parents cry
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:10 AM
I love it, like so many people and the article catches that all. Sometimes I wish my kids were three again and tell me serious and funny and mysterious stories.
Who would have thought that he would touch a lettuce?
‘Right about everything’: Liz Truss tweets photo of meeting with Trump | Liz Truss | The Guardian
Unclear how encounter between Britain’s shortest-serving PM and US president was initiated and how long it lasted
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Who would have thought that he would touch a lettuce?
It's not protecting your government if an official says something against neo-Nazis and a newspaper says something else against neo-Nazis. It's just not being an arsehole. Something that Grenell, the failed former ambassador to Germany, couldn't understand because they're his people.
February 16, 2026 at 7:51 AM
It's not protecting your government if an official says something against neo-Nazis and a newspaper says something else against neo-Nazis. It's just not being an arsehole. Something that Grenell, the failed former ambassador to Germany, couldn't understand because they're his people.
"She challenged the US criticism of media freedom in Europe, pointing out that her own country, Estonia, ranked second in the world press freedom index and the US 58th."
EU foreign policy chief criticises ‘fashionable euro-bashing’ by US
Kaja Kallas says other countries ‘look up to us’ and rejects idea Europe faces ‘civilisational erasure’
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:06 PM
"She challenged the US criticism of media freedom in Europe, pointing out that her own country, Estonia, ranked second in the world press freedom index and the US 58th."
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February 15, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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They got that covered. For what do you think the SAVE Act will be used? Find your birth certificate, your marriage license, a hundred dollars or more, deal with the delays by R officials, and a married woman can vote. It's also a great incentive for women to marry…
Today, in things you never thought you'd see. MTG making sense and calling out maga fuckwits for being in a cult. 👀
February 15, 2026 at 9:50 PM
They got that covered. For what do you think the SAVE Act will be used? Find your birth certificate, your marriage license, a hundred dollars or more, deal with the delays by R officials, and a married woman can vote. It's also a great incentive for women to marry…
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According to White House sources, Donald and Melania Trump celebrated Valentine's Day with their annual tradition of watching the first half of Casablanca, cheering for the Nazis, and hurling racial slurs at Sam the piano player.
February 15, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Tomorrow is 'Rosenmontag' in Germany. There will be huge Carnival processions in Germany; three cities have more than half a million people standing along the ways. Everything is shown on TV and there is absolutely no way to escape 😁.
The floats of last year: info in the Alt texts. /2
The floats of last year: info in the Alt texts. /2
February 15, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Tomorrow is 'Rosenmontag' in Germany. There will be huge Carnival processions in Germany; three cities have more than half a million people standing along the ways. Everything is shown on TV and there is absolutely no way to escape 😁.
The floats of last year: info in the Alt texts. /2
The floats of last year: info in the Alt texts. /2
I don't understand why I didn't see more detailed reporting about the stock performance. It's obvious that the far-right media, which by now is pretty much everything from CBS to WP to Fox News, doesn't, but the rest? US stocks gained 17% in 2025!
Nobody talks about the 24% in 2023 and 23% in 2024.
Nobody talks about the 24% in 2023 and 23% in 2024.
2025 stock market report | Fidelity
AI euphoria drove tech and communication stocks to another win.
www.fidelity.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:23 AM
I don't understand why I didn't see more detailed reporting about the stock performance. It's obvious that the far-right media, which by now is pretty much everything from CBS to WP to Fox News, doesn't, but the rest? US stocks gained 17% in 2025!
Nobody talks about the 24% in 2023 and 23% in 2024.
Nobody talks about the 24% in 2023 and 23% in 2024.
That's one of the rare moments where I wish I were religious. It's soothing to be sure that depravity meets a judge; that there comes a time where all these people will confront their inhumanity and crimes.
This piece has been viewed over 14 million times over the last 48 hours. Unbelievable.
I'm so encouraged to see how many people are as disgusted by this as I am.
Sometimes you just need to be reminded that you're not alone.
Keep fighting, good people!
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-pam-b...
I'm so encouraged to see how many people are as disgusted by this as I am.
Sometimes you just need to be reminded that you're not alone.
Keep fighting, good people!
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-pam-b...
Dear Pam Bondi, (A Letter From A Father)
Dear Ms Bondi,
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 9:19 AM
That's one of the rare moments where I wish I were religious. It's soothing to be sure that depravity meets a judge; that there comes a time where all these people will confront their inhumanity and crimes.
🙄 I hope the courts put an end to this.
Danish state could face legal action over deal that gives US powers on its soil | Denmark | The Guardian
Claims that agreement is unconstitutional could pose problems in talks with Washington over Greenland
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:25 AM
🙄 I hope the courts put an end to this.
After most of the Trump files are finally released, other countries now can prosecute their paedophiles.
French prosecutors to set up special team to review Epstein files | France | The Guardian
Magistrates will analyse evidence that could implicate French nationals and re-examine case of Jean-Luc Brunel
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:23 AM
After most of the Trump files are finally released, other countries now can prosecute their paedophiles.
"She was categorically anti-gun”
"claiming Lucy had asked him to see the gun."
"taking his daughter ... about 30 minutes before they were due to leave and led her to his bedroom"
"within about 15 seconds he heard a loud bang”
"claiming Lucy had asked him to see the gun."
"taking his daughter ... about 30 minutes before they were due to leave and led her to his bedroom"
"within about 15 seconds he heard a loud bang”
Briton shot by father in Texas after row about Trump was unlawfully killed, coroner rules | Cheshire | The Guardian
Lucy Harrison died after being shot in chest by alcoholic Kris Harrison while staying at his home in US last year
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:01 AM
"She was categorically anti-gun”
"claiming Lucy had asked him to see the gun."
"taking his daughter ... about 30 minutes before they were due to leave and led her to his bedroom"
"within about 15 seconds he heard a loud bang”
"claiming Lucy had asked him to see the gun."
"taking his daughter ... about 30 minutes before they were due to leave and led her to his bedroom"
"within about 15 seconds he heard a loud bang”
It won't fill the silence, but it may help a bit. 🫂
CARNEY: "I know that nothing I can say will bring your children home. I know that no words from me or anyone can fill the silence in your homes tonight and I won't pretend otherwise ... We wanted you to hear that Canadians are with you and we will always be with you."
February 15, 2026 at 12:16 AM
It won't fill the silence, but it may help a bit. 🫂
Brilliant! Honest Americana.
February 14, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Brilliant! Honest Americana.
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February 14, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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Brilliant!
February 14, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Brilliant!
😂 Really funny, but don't start telling the little shit something about logic.
February 14, 2026 at 11:57 AM
😂 Really funny, but don't start telling the little shit something about logic.
I rarely watch sports, but I know that curling is a bit marginalised. I have a tip on how to increase the visibility: instead of letting the cheating claims fly, take a page out of the book of the hockey players; where they have sticks, you have brooms ... Reclassify it as martial arts. /2
‘I told him where to stick it’: Cheating claims fly in Canada v Sweden Winter Olympics curling clash | Winter Olympics 2026 | The Guardian
Canada’s curling victory over Sweden on Friday at the Winter Olympics ended in angry scene as the team accused each other of cheating
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:19 AM
I rarely watch sports, but I know that curling is a bit marginalised. I have a tip on how to increase the visibility: instead of letting the cheating claims fly, take a page out of the book of the hockey players; where they have sticks, you have brooms ... Reclassify it as martial arts. /2
Von der Leyen says that the world is essentially on fire, pointing to the state of EU-US relations, Russia’s continuing invasion of Ukraine, and “the very distinct threat of outside forces trying to weaken our union from within.”
She gets a round of applause on the word “independent”. /2
She gets a round of applause on the word “independent”. /2
Munich security conference live: Europe must be ready to fight Russia as ‘warning signs are there’, says Starmer | Ukraine | The Guardian
Russia has shown ‘appetite for aggression’ and possible path for Europe’s future, UK prime minister says
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Von der Leyen says that the world is essentially on fire, pointing to the state of EU-US relations, Russia’s continuing invasion of Ukraine, and “the very distinct threat of outside forces trying to weaken our union from within.”
She gets a round of applause on the word “independent”. /2
She gets a round of applause on the word “independent”. /2
To put it more bluntly, "Be an arsehole like we are, and you could be our foot soldier."
You'll now see "olive branch", "extending friendship", and "walking together" all over the media, but he spent all this effort when it will go up in smoke when The Clown starts tweeting from his golden toilet.
You'll now see "olive branch", "extending friendship", and "walking together" all over the media, but he spent all this effort when it will go up in smoke when The Clown starts tweeting from his golden toilet.
With a friend like that, who needs enemies?
US Secretary of State Rubio at the Munich Security Conference: The US will remain Europe's partner if Europe shares Trump's agenda: abandoning climate protection, open borders, and multilateralism. "We want a strong Europe!" - under US conditions.
US Secretary of State Rubio at the Munich Security Conference: The US will remain Europe's partner if Europe shares Trump's agenda: abandoning climate protection, open borders, and multilateralism. "We want a strong Europe!" - under US conditions.
Wenn Du einen solchen Freund hast, brauchst Du keine Feinde mehr !
US-Außenminister Rubio auf MSC: USA bleiben Europas Partner, wenn Europa Trumps Agenda teilt: Abschied von Klimaschutz, offenen Grenzen & Multilateralismus. „Wir wollen starkes Europa!“ - unter US-Bedingungen.
US-Außenminister Rubio auf MSC: USA bleiben Europas Partner, wenn Europa Trumps Agenda teilt: Abschied von Klimaschutz, offenen Grenzen & Multilateralismus. „Wir wollen starkes Europa!“ - unter US-Bedingungen.
February 14, 2026 at 9:47 AM
To put it more bluntly, "Be an arsehole like we are, and you could be our foot soldier."
You'll now see "olive branch", "extending friendship", and "walking together" all over the media, but he spent all this effort when it will go up in smoke when The Clown starts tweeting from his golden toilet.
You'll now see "olive branch", "extending friendship", and "walking together" all over the media, but he spent all this effort when it will go up in smoke when The Clown starts tweeting from his golden toilet.
Brilliant! These corporations span the whole world. If their revenue is larger than the GDP of smaller countries, there's no control anymore, regardless of what your laws say.
February 13, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Brilliant! These corporations span the whole world. If their revenue is larger than the GDP of smaller countries, there's no control anymore, regardless of what your laws say.