@bernardsimon.bsky.social
Former correspondent for @FT, @Economist, @NYTimes and others. Now writer, editor, coach. South Africa is my foundation, Canada my home.
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Hi All, free weekend update is out. This was the best week for Ukraine/Europe since November 5, 2024. The new US Security Strategy confirms without a doubt that Trump is out to attack Europe (and cripple Ukraine). After months of a con, the truth is undeniable. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Weekend Update #162: The Best Week Since November 5, 2024
The Tomahawk Con: A Case Study: Pokrovsk And The Ranged War
open.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Hi All, free weekend update is out. This was the best week for Ukraine/Europe since November 5, 2024. The new US Security Strategy confirms without a doubt that Trump is out to attack Europe (and cripple Ukraine). After months of a con, the truth is undeniable. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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It's unbelievable how corrupt the Supreme Court is. It's insane that we are letting them get away with it. They are taking away all of our rights.
December 5, 2025 at 3:24 AM
It's unbelievable how corrupt the Supreme Court is. It's insane that we are letting them get away with it. They are taking away all of our rights.
Wise words....https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/opinion/putin-russia-ukraine-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6E8.-KCz.lb7XpRVvp_dC&smid=url-share
December 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Wise words....https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/opinion/putin-russia-ukraine-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.6E8.-KCz.lb7XpRVvp_dC&smid=url-share
Just disgusting.
Trump's cabinet responds to his racist diatribe with applause and then Trump abruptly wraps up the meeting
December 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Just disgusting.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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"We blow up ‘alleged’ drug boats in the Caribbean but pardon actually convicted drug traffickers in the U.S. Someone help me make sense of this.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
Trump Announces Pardon for Honduran Ex-President Convicted in Drug Case
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:24 AM
"We blow up ‘alleged’ drug boats in the Caribbean but pardon actually convicted drug traffickers in the U.S. Someone help me make sense of this.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/w...
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Straight-up sociopath.
Asked about a Guard member who’s dead because of his bullshit and it takes him 30 seconds to make it all about how great he is.
Asked about a Guard member who’s dead because of his bullshit and it takes him 30 seconds to make it all about how great he is.
Q: Do you plan to attend Sarah's funeral?
TRUMP: I haven't thought about it yet, but it's certainly something I can conceive of. I love West Virginia. You know, I won West Virginia by one of the biggest margins of any president anywhere.
TRUMP: I haven't thought about it yet, but it's certainly something I can conceive of. I love West Virginia. You know, I won West Virginia by one of the biggest margins of any president anywhere.
November 28, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Straight-up sociopath.
Asked about a Guard member who’s dead because of his bullshit and it takes him 30 seconds to make it all about how great he is.
Asked about a Guard member who’s dead because of his bullshit and it takes him 30 seconds to make it all about how great he is.
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When I worked for Obama, I advised him on how to talk to Russian leaders. I never gave the Kremlin advice on how to talk to Obama (and I talked to Ushakov many times!).
November 26, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When I worked for Obama, I advised him on how to talk to Russian leaders. I never gave the Kremlin advice on how to talk to Obama (and I talked to Ushakov many times!).
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Fox Business credulously reports that Saudi Arabia is pushing its investment into the US "to $1 trillion." The entire size of the Saudi economy is $1 trillion. How stupid are these people and/or how stupid do they think their viewers are?
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Fox Business credulously reports that Saudi Arabia is pushing its investment into the US "to $1 trillion." The entire size of the Saudi economy is $1 trillion. How stupid are these people and/or how stupid do they think their viewers are?
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Kudlow's show is MAGA fan fiction. Get a load of these clowns gushing over the fake investment numbers Trump brags about every day.
November 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Kudlow's show is MAGA fan fiction. Get a load of these clowns gushing over the fake investment numbers Trump brags about every day.
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If you are able to look at this and still not see the Gestapo. You have not only failed at the Christian you say you are.
You have failed at being a human.
You are the person who turned away when children were being murdered in gas chambers.
It didn’t start in gas chambers.
You have failed at being a human.
You are the person who turned away when children were being murdered in gas chambers.
It didn’t start in gas chambers.
November 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM
If you are able to look at this and still not see the Gestapo. You have not only failed at the Christian you say you are.
You have failed at being a human.
You are the person who turned away when children were being murdered in gas chambers.
It didn’t start in gas chambers.
You have failed at being a human.
You are the person who turned away when children were being murdered in gas chambers.
It didn’t start in gas chambers.
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I will not be buying any World Cup tickets or merchandise due to FIFA’s collaboration with the Trump regime.
Gianni Infantino has a dictator fetish. It’s grotesque.
Gianni Infantino has a dictator fetish. It’s grotesque.
Fifa agrees World Cup matches can be moved at Trump’s request
The president has been warning host cities under Democratic control that he will call on Fifa’s president to switch venues if he deems there is a problem
www.thetimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I will not be buying any World Cup tickets or merchandise due to FIFA’s collaboration with the Trump regime.
Gianni Infantino has a dictator fetish. It’s grotesque.
Gianni Infantino has a dictator fetish. It’s grotesque.
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Incredible video from Reddit (too large to upload the screencap). CBP agents attempt to detain a flower vendor and end up getting chased into a vacant lot by a crowd of teenagers. What a bunch of impotent sad sacks.
www.reddit.com/r/EyesOnIce/...
www.reddit.com/r/EyesOnIce/...
November 17, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Incredible video from Reddit (too large to upload the screencap). CBP agents attempt to detain a flower vendor and end up getting chased into a vacant lot by a crowd of teenagers. What a bunch of impotent sad sacks.
www.reddit.com/r/EyesOnIce/...
www.reddit.com/r/EyesOnIce/...
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And what about Epstein's American buddies?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/w...
Prince Andrew to Be Stripped of His Royal Title
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
And what about Epstein's American buddies?
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/w...
Such a classy ambassador...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/3803fcf...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/3803fcf...
U.S. ambassador profanely scolds Ontario representative over anti-tariff ad, sources say
Pete Hoekstra used expletives in loud dressing-down in front of hundreds at Ottawa gala
www.theglobeandmail.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Such a classy ambassador...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/3803fcf...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/3803fcf...
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I'm going to post this right here so that we don't forget what the BBB really means. Good night Bluesky 🦋
October 7, 2025 at 4:29 AM
I'm going to post this right here so that we don't forget what the BBB really means. Good night Bluesky 🦋
My favourite news program -- and IMO by far the most thoughtful and balanced-- is the PBS Newshour. To those who have cancelled their Disney+ subscription during the past week. please use that money to support your local PBS station. Many of these stations are in dire financial straits.
September 21, 2025 at 12:28 PM
My favourite news program -- and IMO by far the most thoughtful and balanced-- is the PBS Newshour. To those who have cancelled their Disney+ subscription during the past week. please use that money to support your local PBS station. Many of these stations are in dire financial straits.
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“Government officials cannot attempt to coerce private parties in order to punish or suppress views that the government disfavors."This doesn't just constrain Democrats. It applies to all officeholders, including you. You took an oath to the Constitution not to Donald Trump.
September 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
“Government officials cannot attempt to coerce private parties in order to punish or suppress views that the government disfavors."This doesn't just constrain Democrats. It applies to all officeholders, including you. You took an oath to the Constitution not to Donald Trump.
A great way to attract foreign investment.
korean reporting is nightmarish on the conditions Korean workers were contained in
September 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
A great way to attract foreign investment.
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We lost jobs in June for the first time since Covid
September 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We lost jobs in June for the first time since Covid
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Job growth has been essentially zero since January in industries that rely more on immigrants.
September 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Job growth has been essentially zero since January in industries that rely more on immigrants.