Toon Moene
@toonmoene.bsky.social
Dutch meteorologist, retired.
https://moene.org/~toon
Weather forecasts for the Netherlands:
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https://moene.org/~toon
Weather forecasts for the Netherlands:
https://moene.org/~hirlam
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As you read WSJ's piece on the super-secret abuse complaint about Tulsi Gabbard, remember that she tried unsuccessfully to wring counterintelligence function away from FBI last year.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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Exclusive | Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency
Congress hasn’t seen the complaint, which was filed eight months ago with the U.S. intelligence community watchdog’s office.
www.wsj.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:47 PM
As you read WSJ's piece on the super-secret abuse complaint about Tulsi Gabbard, remember that she tried unsuccessfully to wring counterintelligence function away from FBI last year.
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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As the House prepares to fight over how much of DHS to shut down, I encourage you to pick your favorite factoid from this @vermontgmg.bsky.social report on CBP/ICE criminality and send it to your MoC.
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
Accountability for ICE and CBP
However bad you think the corruption and misconduct at ICE and CBP is — the reality is far far worse.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
February 2, 2026 at 2:31 PM
As the House prepares to fight over how much of DHS to shut down, I encourage you to pick your favorite factoid from this @vermontgmg.bsky.social report on CBP/ICE criminality and send it to your MoC.
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
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It's #WorldWetlandsDay.
Wetlands are among the most important ecosystems on Earth. They regulate water flows, store carbon, sustain biodiversity, and protect communities from floods and droughts.
Yet they are under-valued and under threat.
https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/
Wetlands are among the most important ecosystems on Earth. They regulate water flows, store carbon, sustain biodiversity, and protect communities from floods and droughts.
Yet they are under-valued and under threat.
https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/
February 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM
It's #WorldWetlandsDay.
Wetlands are among the most important ecosystems on Earth. They regulate water flows, store carbon, sustain biodiversity, and protect communities from floods and droughts.
Yet they are under-valued and under threat.
https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/
Wetlands are among the most important ecosystems on Earth. They regulate water flows, store carbon, sustain biodiversity, and protect communities from floods and droughts.
Yet they are under-valued and under threat.
https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/
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"I have never fully believed in the concept of inherent evil...But the depraved contents of the Epstein files—combined with the murderous actions of ICE agents and the years and years of degradations and violations of Donald Trump—have finally changed my thinking." open.substack.com/pub/america/...
Defeating the Evil Among Us
Only a radical Americanism that fulfills the vision of Jefferson and Lincoln can see us through this dark chapter
open.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:26 PM
"I have never fully believed in the concept of inherent evil...But the depraved contents of the Epstein files—combined with the murderous actions of ICE agents and the years and years of degradations and violations of Donald Trump—have finally changed my thinking." open.substack.com/pub/america/...
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Powerful testimony.
Woman In Pink Jacket Who Filmed Alex Pretti's Murder Speaks Out In Emotional Interview
www.comicsands.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Powerful testimony.
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@washingtonpost.com reports on @democracydefendersaction.org & WLG lawsuit repping @repbeatty.bsky.social to STOP the illegal renaming of the Kennedy Center
Now Trump is shutting the place down—likely embarrassed by artist & audience flight
We’re weighing ALL legal options to block this abuse 👇
Now Trump is shutting the place down—likely embarrassed by artist & audience flight
We’re weighing ALL legal options to block this abuse 👇
February 2, 2026 at 4:25 PM
@washingtonpost.com reports on @democracydefendersaction.org & WLG lawsuit repping @repbeatty.bsky.social to STOP the illegal renaming of the Kennedy Center
Now Trump is shutting the place down—likely embarrassed by artist & audience flight
We’re weighing ALL legal options to block this abuse 👇
Now Trump is shutting the place down—likely embarrassed by artist & audience flight
We’re weighing ALL legal options to block this abuse 👇
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Trump Destroyed Leigh Wambsganss' Brand Even More Quickly Than He Did the Kennedy Center's
emptywheel.net/2026/02/02/t...
emptywheel.net/2026/02/02/t...
Trump Destroyed Leigh Wambsganss' Brand Even More Quickly Than He Did the Kennedy Center's - emptywheel
On Sunday, Trump twice tried to disavow what a loser he is. But Texas Republicans are no longer buying it.
emptywheel.net
February 2, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Trump Destroyed Leigh Wambsganss' Brand Even More Quickly Than He Did the Kennedy Center's
emptywheel.net/2026/02/02/t...
emptywheel.net/2026/02/02/t...
Perhaps we should consider that the only international border the US State of Minnesota has is with Canada.
It is also mostly inhabited by white people of Scandinavian ancestry.
So it would certainly be interesting if the Trump administration came up with some explanation for ICE operations there.
It is also mostly inhabited by white people of Scandinavian ancestry.
So it would certainly be interesting if the Trump administration came up with some explanation for ICE operations there.
January 24, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Perhaps we should consider that the only international border the US State of Minnesota has is with Canada.
It is also mostly inhabited by white people of Scandinavian ancestry.
So it would certainly be interesting if the Trump administration came up with some explanation for ICE operations there.
It is also mostly inhabited by white people of Scandinavian ancestry.
So it would certainly be interesting if the Trump administration came up with some explanation for ICE operations there.
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"Hopefully, it's a collective two finger salute to #trump and #putin?"🤔
From t.me/Pravda_Geras...
🇪🇺 "Nothing about #Ukraine without #Ukraine" — #von_der_Leyen
The President of the #European_Commission and the President of the #European_Council discussed a peace plan for #Ukraine
From t.me/Pravda_Geras...
🇪🇺 "Nothing about #Ukraine without #Ukraine" — #von_der_Leyen
The President of the #European_Commission and the President of the #European_Council discussed a peace plan for #Ukraine
November 21, 2025 at 10:48 PM
"Hopefully, it's a collective two finger salute to #trump and #putin?"🤔
From t.me/Pravda_Geras...
🇪🇺 "Nothing about #Ukraine without #Ukraine" — #von_der_Leyen
The President of the #European_Commission and the President of the #European_Council discussed a peace plan for #Ukraine
From t.me/Pravda_Geras...
🇪🇺 "Nothing about #Ukraine without #Ukraine" — #von_der_Leyen
The President of the #European_Commission and the President of the #European_Council discussed a peace plan for #Ukraine
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Puzzled by shock at Trump/Mamdani presser. Long history of autocrats opportunistically--& temporarily--embracing enemies. I think Mamdani's right to use the moment. Suspect he gets it's just that. & also knows Trump sees he gets a little "winner" shine & can later say "I gave him a chance."
November 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Puzzled by shock at Trump/Mamdani presser. Long history of autocrats opportunistically--& temporarily--embracing enemies. I think Mamdani's right to use the moment. Suspect he gets it's just that. & also knows Trump sees he gets a little "winner" shine & can later say "I gave him a chance."
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The fact that Bitcoin's price has gone down despite very favorable regulatory views from the US administration proves the obvious point: valuations of assets without fundamentals can be very subjective
November 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The fact that Bitcoin's price has gone down despite very favorable regulatory views from the US administration proves the obvious point: valuations of assets without fundamentals can be very subjective
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Mamdani just played Trump without sacrificing immigrants, Muslims, workers, or the LGBTQ.
Trump did his transactional charm offensive, Mamdani countered without compromising.
He won big and this is the man the Democratic Establishment still won't embrace.
What more do people need to see?
Trump did his transactional charm offensive, Mamdani countered without compromising.
He won big and this is the man the Democratic Establishment still won't embrace.
What more do people need to see?
November 21, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Mamdani just played Trump without sacrificing immigrants, Muslims, workers, or the LGBTQ.
Trump did his transactional charm offensive, Mamdani countered without compromising.
He won big and this is the man the Democratic Establishment still won't embrace.
What more do people need to see?
Trump did his transactional charm offensive, Mamdani countered without compromising.
He won big and this is the man the Democratic Establishment still won't embrace.
What more do people need to see?
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Poland's President is NOT amused by Trump's latest about-face on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
November 22, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Poland's President is NOT amused by Trump's latest about-face on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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"Look, the Fed can do a lot of things, but what it can't do is lower the price of imports. It can't make it so there are more workers for California farmers to help pick the crops." These are self-inflicted supply shocks, and the Fed can't magically undo them. (The White House can.)
November 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
"Look, the Fed can do a lot of things, but what it can't do is lower the price of imports. It can't make it so there are more workers for California farmers to help pick the crops." These are self-inflicted supply shocks, and the Fed can't magically undo them. (The White House can.)
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Rightwingers, including several prominate ones, completely fell for a troll post about NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's "requirement to teach Arabic numerals in schools".
youtu.be/zujUUI0WEvk?...
youtu.be/zujUUI0WEvk?...
Rightwing Influencers Fall For Mamdani’s ‘Arabic Numerals’ In School Troll
YouTube video by The Rational National
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November 22, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Rightwingers, including several prominate ones, completely fell for a troll post about NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's "requirement to teach Arabic numerals in schools".
youtu.be/zujUUI0WEvk?...
youtu.be/zujUUI0WEvk?...
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De KNMI podcast is terug! In het nieuwe seizoen praten KNMI’ers Rubert Konijn en Rob Sluijter verder over alles rondom weer, klimaat en seismologie.
Nieuw: KNMI podcast seizoen 3!
De KNMI podcast is terug! In het nieuwe seizoen praten KNMI’ers Rubert Konijn en Rob Sluijter verder over alles rondom weer, klimaat en seismologie. Elke aflevering gaan de gastheren in gesprek met ex
www.knmi.nl
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
De KNMI podcast is terug! In het nieuwe seizoen praten KNMI’ers Rubert Konijn en Rob Sluijter verder over alles rondom weer, klimaat en seismologie.
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AI is now central to the macro story: markets are booming on data-center spending. But a warehouse of servers is mostly capital, not workers. Great for stock prices, not so great for broad job growth—unless AI eventually raises productivity in other sectors too.
November 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
AI is now central to the macro story: markets are booming on data-center spending. But a warehouse of servers is mostly capital, not workers. Great for stock prices, not so great for broad job growth—unless AI eventually raises productivity in other sectors too.
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Jamal Khashoggi's widow, Hanan Elatr Khashoggi: "I'm seeking the help of Congressmen Vindman and Jamie Raskin, to get the transcript of the conversation between President Trump and Crown Prince MBS to understand the truth."
November 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Jamal Khashoggi's widow, Hanan Elatr Khashoggi: "I'm seeking the help of Congressmen Vindman and Jamie Raskin, to get the transcript of the conversation between President Trump and Crown Prince MBS to understand the truth."
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A real President ……….
Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
November 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
A real President ……….
Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
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I can’t quite put it into words, but Trump praising Mamdani on the same day that MTG resigns in opposition to “big Tech, big Pharma, the war complex and big donors” feels like a harbinger of realignment.
There is a political earthquake trembling beneath the surface waiting to break through.
There is a political earthquake trembling beneath the surface waiting to break through.
November 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I can’t quite put it into words, but Trump praising Mamdani on the same day that MTG resigns in opposition to “big Tech, big Pharma, the war complex and big donors” feels like a harbinger of realignment.
There is a political earthquake trembling beneath the surface waiting to break through.
There is a political earthquake trembling beneath the surface waiting to break through.
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We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
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The Putin-Witkoff Plan Worsens the War
Five Reasons the US should not help Russia subjugate Ukraine
snyder.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
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"[These Palestinian refugees] are the refugees that were forcibly displaced and expelled in 1948, and their descendants [...] And now they've been forced to move once again and been denied return."
HRW's Nadia Hardman on our report on Israel’s forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank:
HRW's Nadia Hardman on our report on Israel’s forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank:
November 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
"[These Palestinian refugees] are the refugees that were forcibly displaced and expelled in 1948, and their descendants [...] And now they've been forced to move once again and been denied return."
HRW's Nadia Hardman on our report on Israel’s forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank:
HRW's Nadia Hardman on our report on Israel’s forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank:
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"Canada has chosen not to lead, but to follow in the footsteps of other countries whose cuts to global health have already had deadly consequences. Such cuts will fuel the reversal of progress against HIV, TB & malaria,” says @healthlawadamh.bsky.social
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/can...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/can...
Canada cuts back spending on fighting infectious diseases at G20 in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG - Prime Minister Mark Carney has made Canada's first-ever cut to funding for a major program for fighting infectious diseases in the world's poorest countries — a move that
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
November 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
"Canada has chosen not to lead, but to follow in the footsteps of other countries whose cuts to global health have already had deadly consequences. Such cuts will fuel the reversal of progress against HIV, TB & malaria,” says @healthlawadamh.bsky.social
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/can...
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/can...
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If and when Trump or Hegseth gives the order to fire upon U.S. citizens, the military must remember their oaths are to our Constitution, not to these madmen.
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 PM
If and when Trump or Hegseth gives the order to fire upon U.S. citizens, the military must remember their oaths are to our Constitution, not to these madmen.
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I just think Trump understands Mamdani is not someone he wants to tangle with. Too smart, too charismatic, too New York, too straightforward, too young. Easier targets elsewhere, like everyone who works for him and most of Congress. (1/2)
November 21, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I just think Trump understands Mamdani is not someone he wants to tangle with. Too smart, too charismatic, too New York, too straightforward, too young. Easier targets elsewhere, like everyone who works for him and most of Congress. (1/2)