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uedio.bsky.social: Some of this episode is now outdated, but the analytical second part is particularly worthwhile: link Orig.
January 4, 2026 at 1:18 PM
janskudlarek.bsky.social (2/2): it’s difficult to see why any country would trust the United States to negotiate with it in good faith, or to honor any agreement it makes.“
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January 4, 2026 at 12:51 PM
janskudlarek.bsky.social (1/2): „In other words, no country is actually sovereign. Nations gets to keep their governments only as long as the U.S. says so. Under those circumstances,
January 4, 2026 at 12:51 PM
arminwolf.at (2/2): for a donation to Caritas. Whoever bids the highest here or on Facebook by 2 PM on January 6th will receive the jacket upon presentation of the donation receipt.
January 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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January 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM
January 4, 2026 at 11:34 AM
janskudlarek.bsky.social: Zelenskyy on Maduro:

"If you can do that with dictators, then the United States knows what to do next!"

🙃

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January 4, 2026 at 11:25 AM
janskudlarek.bsky.social (2/2): of violence, once again. The fossil fuel industry is not just a climate problem, but an international security problem! More green, sustainable energy = more security
January 4, 2026 at 9:41 AM
janskudlarek.bsky.social (1/2): In the context of the Venezuelan escalation, we must not overlook the fact that fossil fuels are the problem. They are the reason for the escalation
January 4, 2026 at 9:41 AM
fjmurau.bsky.social (2/2): only lost influence in recent years (Finland and Sweden in NATO, Armenia distancing itself, broken relations with the EU, etc.). The US has 1/2
January 4, 2026 at 9:27 AM
fjmurau.bsky.social (1/2): If Russia and the US were to pursue a policy of expansionist expansion again, it would ultimately be quite unsuccessful. Russia has practically
January 4, 2026 at 9:27 AM
janskudlarek.bsky.social: Are there even enough FOX anchors to govern Venezuela? Do they speak Spanish yet? Orig.
January 4, 2026 at 9:18 AM
janskudlarek.bsky.social: "The post-war order with its prohibition of the use of force, the idea of sovereignty and equality of states, multilateralism – all of that is currently being lost." link Orig.
January 4, 2026 at 9:14 AM
fjmurau.bsky.social: Do they even suspect that outside the MAGA bubble, something like this conveys the exact opposite message: small and needy? Surely, China's leadership would laugh at something like this. Orig.
January 4, 2026 at 8:54 AM
January 4, 2026 at 8:38 AM
maxczollek.bsky.social: A large event is currently taking place Orig.
January 4, 2026 at 8:36 AM
christophmkluge.bsky.social: The Bush administration led the campaign in Afghanistan Orig.
January 4, 2026 at 8:27 AM
christophmkluge.bsky.social (2/2): task of nation-building. The Trump administration faces this same learning process. Furthermore, the MAGA base is unlikely to support a costly project.
January 4, 2026 at 8:16 AM
christophmkluge.bsky.social (1/2): The Bush administration successfully implemented regime change in Afghanistan and Iraq using military means, but failed at the significantly more difficult
January 4, 2026 at 8:16 AM
uedio.bsky.social: As a recommendation again: link Orig.
January 4, 2026 at 8:07 AM
uedio.bsky.social: "He will do what he is allowed to do, consistently pushing further boundaries until he is no longer allowed to. So far, almost everyone has allowed him to." [contains quote post or other embedded content] Orig.
January 4, 2026 at 7:47 AM
arminwolf.at: Klingt plausibel.

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January 4, 2026 at 7:40 AM
uedio.bsky.social: Highly recommended reading (gift link): link Orig.
January 4, 2026 at 7:38 AM
arminwolf.at: Looks like a plan.

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January 4, 2026 at 7:34 AM
January 4, 2026 at 7:25 AM