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Words and bent ideas. Reconstituted writer (goldenrod draft) and editor. Fixed-rope abseil expert. Six years of schoolin' in philosophy, which was some fun.
Vancouver Is | London
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Sweden adopting the euro would tighten political ties with Europe and give Swedes a seat at the table when it comes to pan-European monetary matters.
Trump’s new world order is pushing Sweden to warm up to the euro
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February 17, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Sweden adopting the euro would tighten political ties with Europe and give Swedes a seat at the table when it comes to pan-European monetary matters.
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Discovered today that Instagram had turned on (without my opt-in) automatic AUDIO translation of any reel that shows up in my feed not in English USING AI TO MIMIC THE SPEAKER’S VOICE and WOW it was creepy and upsetting.
You can turn it off in “Language & Translations” in Settings. 🙅🏻♀️
You can turn it off in “Language & Translations” in Settings. 🙅🏻♀️
February 17, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Discovered today that Instagram had turned on (without my opt-in) automatic AUDIO translation of any reel that shows up in my feed not in English USING AI TO MIMIC THE SPEAKER’S VOICE and WOW it was creepy and upsetting.
You can turn it off in “Language & Translations” in Settings. 🙅🏻♀️
You can turn it off in “Language & Translations” in Settings. 🙅🏻♀️
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There is no corner of hell hot enough for Vought or Musk (or Miller). Murderous psychopaths who snuck unelected into power to wipe out anyone their microwaved brains deemed "inferior," millions of them innocent, starving, sick children.
As a direct result of the obscene actions of Russell Vought and Elon Musk in destroying USAID, we can expect “at least 9.4 million additional deaths by 2030, if the current funding trend continues.
About 2.5 million of those deaths are projected to be children under the age of 5.”
About 2.5 million of those deaths are projected to be children under the age of 5.”
One year on from dismantling of USAID, study projects that global aid cuts could lead to 9.4 million deaths by 2030 | CNN
It’s been one year since the Trump administration dismantled the US Agency for International Development (USAID), with aid cuts leading to the closure of HIV clinics in South Africa, the termination o...
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February 17, 2026 at 2:13 AM
There is no corner of hell hot enough for Vought or Musk (or Miller). Murderous psychopaths who snuck unelected into power to wipe out anyone their microwaved brains deemed "inferior," millions of them innocent, starving, sick children.
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Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning drama "Tehran," has died suddenly in Greece.
Producer of hit Israeli TV series 'Tehran' dies suddenly in Greece
Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning drama “Tehran,” has died suddenly in Greece.
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February 17, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Israeli producer Dana Eden, best known for co-creating the Emmy-winning drama "Tehran," has died suddenly in Greece.
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Netsuke of a hare. Artist : 'Ranko', 19th century, Japan
February 17, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Netsuke of a hare. Artist : 'Ranko', 19th century, Japan
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The Project 2025 author is using millions of dollars in USAID money for his own security detail.
It is estimated that 762,000 people have *already died* as a result of Elon Musk and Russell Vought’s obscene murder of USAID, including more than 500,000 children.
Vought is a mass murderer.
It is estimated that 762,000 people have *already died* as a result of Elon Musk and Russell Vought’s obscene murder of USAID, including more than 500,000 children.
Vought is a mass murderer.
Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show
The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's budget chief and an archit...
www.reuters.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:46 PM
The Project 2025 author is using millions of dollars in USAID money for his own security detail.
It is estimated that 762,000 people have *already died* as a result of Elon Musk and Russell Vought’s obscene murder of USAID, including more than 500,000 children.
Vought is a mass murderer.
It is estimated that 762,000 people have *already died* as a result of Elon Musk and Russell Vought’s obscene murder of USAID, including more than 500,000 children.
Vought is a mass murderer.
I’ve just rewatched this performance again. Twice.
It was beautiful and poetic and deeply felt. Given the stumbles they’ve had recently it really was perfection, and redemption.
It was gold.
It was beautiful and poetic and deeply felt. Given the stumbles they’ve had recently it really was perfection, and redemption.
It was gold.
Miura/Kihara took my breath away this evening. Perfection + redemption. Congratulations to them and to Japan - well deserved.
February 17, 2026 at 2:04 AM
I’ve just rewatched this performance again. Twice.
It was beautiful and poetic and deeply felt. Given the stumbles they’ve had recently it really was perfection, and redemption.
It was gold.
It was beautiful and poetic and deeply felt. Given the stumbles they’ve had recently it really was perfection, and redemption.
It was gold.
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A sprawling international network of wealthy men trafficking and raping children without consequences seems like the kind of moral issue that would justify panic.
Noah Rothman on the Epstein files: "It is a witch hunt. It‘s a moral panic."
February 16, 2026 at 11:16 PM
A sprawling international network of wealthy men trafficking and raping children without consequences seems like the kind of moral issue that would justify panic.
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AI is not only awful it's also stupid and this is truly insane times we're living in
September 1, 2024 at 12:09 AM
AI is not only awful it's also stupid and this is truly insane times we're living in
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How much Americans have shelled out to Elon Musk through government contracts: $38 billion.
How much Elon Musk made last year: $200+ billion
How much Tesla paid in federal taxes last year: $0.
Oligarchy is real. The system is rigged.
How much Elon Musk made last year: $200+ billion
How much Tesla paid in federal taxes last year: $0.
Oligarchy is real. The system is rigged.
February 17, 2026 at 1:07 AM
How much Americans have shelled out to Elon Musk through government contracts: $38 billion.
How much Elon Musk made last year: $200+ billion
How much Tesla paid in federal taxes last year: $0.
Oligarchy is real. The system is rigged.
How much Elon Musk made last year: $200+ billion
How much Tesla paid in federal taxes last year: $0.
Oligarchy is real. The system is rigged.
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Does that seem fair to you?
February 16, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Does that seem fair to you?
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Space artifacts from a lost civilization
February 16, 2026 at 10:41 PM
Space artifacts from a lost civilization
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Once again, Republicans in Congress are spewing horrible, dehumanizing anti-Muslim comments without condemnation from their peers.
We need to call out this poisonous pattern of hatred from Republicans, and they need to answer for it.
We need to call out this poisonous pattern of hatred from Republicans, and they need to answer for it.
February 16, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Once again, Republicans in Congress are spewing horrible, dehumanizing anti-Muslim comments without condemnation from their peers.
We need to call out this poisonous pattern of hatred from Republicans, and they need to answer for it.
We need to call out this poisonous pattern of hatred from Republicans, and they need to answer for it.
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“It’s a moral panic. A nothingburger.”
![From: Jeffrey Epstein
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:36:38 -0400
To: [Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem]
Subject:
where are you? are you ok, I loved the torture video](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:f423oluqwkacexrk4q3tuu4r/bafkreia6kbthg6uxh5cmprv4pqwqg3zkwwh7oifxcgbmsehmnpcbd44p7y@jpeg)
February 17, 2026 at 1:26 AM
“It’s a moral panic. A nothingburger.”
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Reuters: New Mexico lawmakers on Monday passed legislation to launch what they said was the first full investigation into what happened at Zorro Ranch, where the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is accused of trafficking and sexually assaulting girls and women.
February 17, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Reuters: New Mexico lawmakers on Monday passed legislation to launch what they said was the first full investigation into what happened at Zorro Ranch, where the late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is accused of trafficking and sexually assaulting girls and women.
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The drunk uncle theory.
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
agree with this (hah) but also think a particular mistake the left made for a long time online, and still makes to an extent, is failing to understand that the person whose mind you may actually change is the one reading the argument you're having, not the one you're arguing with
The secret to engaging in social media debate is knowing you will never win anyone over. The best you can hope for is to have people who already agree with tell you you're awesome. You might great a dopamine thrill from the righteousness of your anger! Fine benefits, all. But you will never win.
February 16, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The drunk uncle theory.
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
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Hundreds of pupfish at Salt Creek in Death Valley! The flood damaged boardwalk has been replaced and is a nice walk. The fish have survived here since the ice ages in water that at times is three times as salty as the sea and sometimes as much as 100° (1/2)
February 16, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Hundreds of pupfish at Salt Creek in Death Valley! The flood damaged boardwalk has been replaced and is a nice walk. The fish have survived here since the ice ages in water that at times is three times as salty as the sea and sometimes as much as 100° (1/2)
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I think it’s awesome how cabinet secretaries take orders from anon randos on the internet
February 16, 2026 at 11:43 PM
I think it’s awesome how cabinet secretaries take orders from anon randos on the internet
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Girls/women suffered from Epstein trafficking them to fellow members of the "Epstein Class".
"Billionaire Leon Black is accused of raping a 16-year-old at Epstein's townhouse.
The assault was so brutal she bled. Did they take her to a hospital? Hell no. They flew her out of the state."
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"Billionaire Leon Black is accused of raping a 16-year-old at Epstein's townhouse.
The assault was so brutal she bled. Did they take her to a hospital? Hell no. They flew her out of the state."
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February 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Girls/women suffered from Epstein trafficking them to fellow members of the "Epstein Class".
"Billionaire Leon Black is accused of raping a 16-year-old at Epstein's townhouse.
The assault was so brutal she bled. Did they take her to a hospital? Hell no. They flew her out of the state."
3/
"Billionaire Leon Black is accused of raping a 16-year-old at Epstein's townhouse.
The assault was so brutal she bled. Did they take her to a hospital? Hell no. They flew her out of the state."
3/
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Narcissists, sociopaths, and/or psychopaths are running and "influencing" (through technology) the world.
A hallmark of Cluster B Personality-disordered people?
They are pathologically transactional....even if it harms other people ("Reckless disregard for others").
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A hallmark of Cluster B Personality-disordered people?
They are pathologically transactional....even if it harms other people ("Reckless disregard for others").
1/
February 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Narcissists, sociopaths, and/or psychopaths are running and "influencing" (through technology) the world.
A hallmark of Cluster B Personality-disordered people?
They are pathologically transactional....even if it harms other people ("Reckless disregard for others").
1/
A hallmark of Cluster B Personality-disordered people?
They are pathologically transactional....even if it harms other people ("Reckless disregard for others").
1/
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Canada has officially joined the European Union’s Security Action for Europe program.
The agreement enables Canada to contribute to the rearmament efforts of European states, following negotiations finalized in December 2025 and formal approval by EU member countries.
The agreement enables Canada to contribute to the rearmament efforts of European states, following negotiations finalized in December 2025 and formal approval by EU member countries.
February 16, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Canada has officially joined the European Union’s Security Action for Europe program.
The agreement enables Canada to contribute to the rearmament efforts of European states, following negotiations finalized in December 2025 and formal approval by EU member countries.
The agreement enables Canada to contribute to the rearmament efforts of European states, following negotiations finalized in December 2025 and formal approval by EU member countries.
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With matter-of-fact precision, Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir powerfully chronicles the shock of discovering her husband’s crimes and the rallying cry that followed. “It seeks a proper transfer of shame from sex-crime victims to their perpetrators, and the perpetrators’ enablers,” our book critic writes.
‘A Hymn to Life’ Review: Gisèle Pelicot’s Memoir Is a Powerfully Written Feminist Manifesto
With matter-of-fact precision, “A Hymn to Life” powerfully chronicles the shock of discovering her husband’s sex crimes, and the rallying cry that followed.
nyti.ms
February 15, 2026 at 3:40 PM
With matter-of-fact precision, Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir powerfully chronicles the shock of discovering her husband’s crimes and the rallying cry that followed. “It seeks a proper transfer of shame from sex-crime victims to their perpetrators, and the perpetrators’ enablers,” our book critic writes.
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Over 4,000 elephants helped. But what does a treatment actually look like?
Watch our SWT/KWS Vet Unit treat a bull with an old spear injury – from darting him safely to cleaning the wound. The outcome? He walked off comfortable, ready to roam free.
Your donations make this possible.
Watch our SWT/KWS Vet Unit treat a bull with an old spear injury – from darting him safely to cleaning the wound. The outcome? He walked off comfortable, ready to roam free.
Your donations make this possible.
February 16, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Over 4,000 elephants helped. But what does a treatment actually look like?
Watch our SWT/KWS Vet Unit treat a bull with an old spear injury – from darting him safely to cleaning the wound. The outcome? He walked off comfortable, ready to roam free.
Your donations make this possible.
Watch our SWT/KWS Vet Unit treat a bull with an old spear injury – from darting him safely to cleaning the wound. The outcome? He walked off comfortable, ready to roam free.
Your donations make this possible.
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Miura/Kihara took my breath away this evening. Perfection + redemption. Congratulations to them and to Japan - well deserved.
February 16, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Miura/Kihara took my breath away this evening. Perfection + redemption. Congratulations to them and to Japan - well deserved.