Walking Joyful 🇭🇷🇺🇦
@walkingjoyful.bsky.social
Curious by nature in all things, especially geopolitics and science.
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Alexander Skobov’s closing statement at the trial. He is a Russian journalist opposing Putin's tyranny set to die in Russian gulag.
Source: Grani.Ru (Facebook), 15 January 2025. Translated by Thomas Campbell (aka the Russian Reader). 🧵
Source: Grani.Ru (Facebook), 15 January 2025. Translated by Thomas Campbell (aka the Russian Reader). 🧵
When I read these words I read them with a different oligarch in mind. "Crush all vipers" is our resistance call! #crushtheviper #alexanderskobov
My suspicion is that the US is at least close to this if not already there as well. www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
Canada Loses Measles Elimination Status After Ongoing Outbreaks
The U.S. could be next
www.medpagetoday.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
My suspicion is that the US is at least close to this if not already there as well. www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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November 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“I want you to understand what it is like to live in Chicago during this time.”
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A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
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Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
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James Watson, dead at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers
James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA who died Thursday at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers.
www.statnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
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In another era, ICE raids would be described as persecution of Catholics.
November 9, 2025 at 2:04 AM
In another era, ICE raids would be described as persecution of Catholics.
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Trump‘s brilliant plan of 50 year mortgages means that after your first 20 years making huge interest payments to a bank you will have paid down almost none of the principal and they will still own the house you are living in with 30 years to go. A scam from a career con man.
November 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Trump‘s brilliant plan of 50 year mortgages means that after your first 20 years making huge interest payments to a bank you will have paid down almost none of the principal and they will still own the house you are living in with 30 years to go. A scam from a career con man.
Meta is the cancer of society.
TL;DR: A Reuters investigation shows 10% of Meta's ad revenue comes from fraudulent goods, with the company prioritizing profits over user safety. Despite some awareness and plans to address fraud, Meta's ineffective actions permit scams to flourish on its platform.
pluralistic.net
November 9, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Meta is the cancer of society.
This regime is a living joke. If it wasn't for our lives being at stake here, it would be a ridiculous comedy to watch.
November 8, 2025 at 10:42 PM
This regime is a living joke. If it wasn't for our lives being at stake here, it would be a ridiculous comedy to watch.
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“The regime wants all of us afraid. It is counting on fear immobilizing us and perhaps even turning us against each other. Instead, what we are currently seeing in Chicago is that solidarity can overcome fear and can give people the courage and tenacity to fight for each other.” --Mariame Kaba
In Chicago, We Run Toward Danger Together
"Faced with unrelenting state violence, Chicagoans have refused to be cowed," says Mariame Kaba.
organizingmythoughts.org
November 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
“The regime wants all of us afraid. It is counting on fear immobilizing us and perhaps even turning us against each other. Instead, what we are currently seeing in Chicago is that solidarity can overcome fear and can give people the courage and tenacity to fight for each other.” --Mariame Kaba
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Smirnov was assessed by FBI counterintelligence to be an asset or operative of Russian military intelligence (GRU), and indeed the FBI even identified overseas cash payments by the Russians to his accounts. He played a central role in efforts to manipulate the US elections for the benefit of Trump.
SCOOP: Alexander Smirnov, the FBI informant convicted of lying about a fake bribery scheme involving the Bidens has been quietly released from prison just months into a six-year sentence—raising concern he could be pardoned by Trump any moment.
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FBI Informant Who Lied About Bidens Quietly Released From Jail Sparking Trump Pardon Fears
Alexander Smirnov was quietly furloughed from prison months ago.
jacquelinesweet.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Smirnov was assessed by FBI counterintelligence to be an asset or operative of Russian military intelligence (GRU), and indeed the FBI even identified overseas cash payments by the Russians to his accounts. He played a central role in efforts to manipulate the US elections for the benefit of Trump.
So much for freedom of speech and freedom of religion. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
blockclubchicago.org
November 8, 2025 at 4:01 PM
So much for freedom of speech and freedom of religion. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
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Freedom to think or believe is something entirely separate from freedom to impose your thoughts or beliefs on others. If freedom is to mean anything, then government should protect not the right to impose, but the freedom from that imposition.
November 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Freedom to think or believe is something entirely separate from freedom to impose your thoughts or beliefs on others. If freedom is to mean anything, then government should protect not the right to impose, but the freedom from that imposition.
This whole FAFO usage by Hegseth is so beyond stomach churning. For one, it is like he is laughing in the faces of all the red hats who voted for this regime and are now FAFO.
“Pivoting?”
November 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
This whole FAFO usage by Hegseth is so beyond stomach churning. For one, it is like he is laughing in the faces of all the red hats who voted for this regime and are now FAFO.
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Here is the piece I wrote a few weeks ago, with more background on this story.
And I pose the question again…
What are we doing here?
6/6 open.substack.com/pub/ruthzaka...
And I pose the question again…
What are we doing here?
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A 13 year old and ICE
Weeks ago I wrote about 13 and 17 year old sisters who went missing in the world after ICE abducted their mother from a Worcester, Massachusetts street, leaving them parentless and in state care.
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Here is the piece I wrote a few weeks ago, with more background on this story.
And I pose the question again…
What are we doing here?
6/6 open.substack.com/pub/ruthzaka...
And I pose the question again…
What are we doing here?
6/6 open.substack.com/pub/ruthzaka...
One word: TACO.
Donald Trump exempts Hungary from Russia oil sanctions after meeting Viktor Orbán share.google/yOiw6Dvt2Eco...
Donald Trump exempts Hungary from Russia oil sanctions after meeting Viktor Orbán share.google/yOiw6Dvt2Eco...
Donald Trump exempts Hungary from Russia oil sanctions after meeting Viktor Orbán
US president grants relief to fellow rightwing populist after moving to punish Russia over lack of peace deal with Ukraine
share.google
November 8, 2025 at 12:36 AM
One word: TACO.
Donald Trump exempts Hungary from Russia oil sanctions after meeting Viktor Orbán share.google/yOiw6Dvt2Eco...
Donald Trump exempts Hungary from Russia oil sanctions after meeting Viktor Orbán share.google/yOiw6Dvt2Eco...
Unfreaking believable! Those Republicans are slow to learn.
51 Senators failed today to do one of their most basic and important jobs.
Shame on all of you.
“Only two Republicans, Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, joined Democrats on Thursday in voting for the measure.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Shame on all of you.
“Only two Republicans, Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, joined Democrats on Thursday in voting for the measure.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
Republicans Block Measure to Bar Military Strike on Venezuela
www.nytimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Unfreaking believable! Those Republicans are slow to learn.
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Of course I'm worried about socialism. I mean, just imagine if Mamdani one day becomes President and nationalizes industry, imposes historic tax hikes, goes after the media, builds a secret national police force, militarizes the country, and sends people to camps.
November 5, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Of course I'm worried about socialism. I mean, just imagine if Mamdani one day becomes President and nationalizes industry, imposes historic tax hikes, goes after the media, builds a secret national police force, militarizes the country, and sends people to camps.
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Let’s talk about ICE. This post is long, but it’s worth reading to understand how to protect your right to privacy.
It might sound extreme, but everyday Americans may soon want to consider face coverings for reasons far beyond health or fashion.
It might sound extreme, but everyday Americans may soon want to consider face coverings for reasons far beyond health or fashion.
November 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Let’s talk about ICE. This post is long, but it’s worth reading to understand how to protect your right to privacy.
It might sound extreme, but everyday Americans may soon want to consider face coverings for reasons far beyond health or fashion.
It might sound extreme, but everyday Americans may soon want to consider face coverings for reasons far beyond health or fashion.
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What he said: 💯 🎯
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“.. There were no counties or cities (as of writing) that moved right relative to four years ago. On average, they instead moved 13 points to the left.”
@pbump.com #Virginia
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@pbump.com #Virginia
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November 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
“.. There were no counties or cities (as of writing) that moved right relative to four years ago. On average, they instead moved 13 points to the left.”
@pbump.com #Virginia
www.pbump.net/o/what-chang...
@pbump.com #Virginia
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Are we great yet?!
NEW: The US Army website for its bases in Bavaria, Germany told its soldiers and employees that it might need to obtain free food from the German government during the US government shutdown.
The Army later altered publication to remove a list of food banks, but we have the original text here:
The Army later altered publication to remove a list of food banks, but we have the original text here:
US Army Tells Soldiers to Go to German Food Bank, Then Deletes It
The initial 'Shutdown Guidance' for the US Army Garrison Bavaria included instructions to go to German food banks.
www.404media.co
November 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Are we great yet?!
Hope is alive!
Trump tries to build a fake wall of inevitability around everything he does.
Today, voters - literally from sea to shining sea - broke through all that, and this is just the beginning.
Today, voters - literally from sea to shining sea - broke through all that, and this is just the beginning.
November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Hope is alive!
It is so soothing to hear @nealkatyal.bsky.social .
November 5, 2025 at 4:23 PM
It is so soothing to hear @nealkatyal.bsky.social .
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Today, GOP in Congress see they can’t count on Trump to win their elections. The smart ones will do what Marjorie started - save themselves by abandoning Trump's anti-American agenda. And the stupid ones, we’ll be coming for every day til’ 2026. Join us: https://bit.ly/3UZsRHa
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Today, GOP in Congress see they can’t count on Trump to win their elections. The smart ones will do what Marjorie started - save themselves by abandoning Trump's anti-American agenda. And the stupid ones, we’ll be coming for every day til’ 2026. Join us: https://bit.ly/3UZsRHa
Who saw this coming?!
New: The FBI is quietly urging ICE agents to properly ID themselves in the field.
In a bulletin to law enforcement last month, it warned of criminals posing as ICE to rob, rape, kidnap—a problem it says now demands national coordination to confront.
By me & @carolinehaskins.bsky.social:
In a bulletin to law enforcement last month, it warned of criminals posing as ICE to rob, rape, kidnap—a problem it says now demands national coordination to confront.
By me & @carolinehaskins.bsky.social:
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes.
www.wired.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Who saw this coming?!