Cottagegoregrind
@cottagegoregrind.bsky.social
🇭🇰🇬🇧 Metalhead, TTRPG & Horror film nerd. Proud leftist and antifascist. This is where I post my stupid and insane ideas
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Requiring foreign visitors to hand over 5 years of social media isn’t “security,” it’s unchecked government control.
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
The Customs and Border Protection proposal would apply even to countries that don't require visas to enter.
www.nbcnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Requiring foreign visitors to hand over 5 years of social media isn’t “security,” it’s unchecked government control.
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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Israel has just arrested Greta Thunberg and many others.
Statement from the Global Sumud Flotilla:
“People of conscience have been abducted. The flotilla broke no laws. What is illegal is Israel’s genocide, Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza, and Israel’s use of starvation as a weapon.”
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Statement from the Global Sumud Flotilla:
“People of conscience have been abducted. The flotilla broke no laws. What is illegal is Israel’s genocide, Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza, and Israel’s use of starvation as a weapon.”
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Close to 65k watching the livefeed from the Global Sumud Flotilla off the coast of Gaza.
Israel seems to be intercepting right now.
All eyes needed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEN2...
Israel seems to be intercepting right now.
All eyes needed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEN2...
24/7 LIVESTREAM OF GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA
YouTube video by Global Sumud Flotilla
www.youtube.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Israel has just arrested Greta Thunberg and many others.
Statement from the Global Sumud Flotilla:
“People of conscience have been abducted. The flotilla broke no laws. What is illegal is Israel’s genocide, Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza, and Israel’s use of starvation as a weapon.”
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Statement from the Global Sumud Flotilla:
“People of conscience have been abducted. The flotilla broke no laws. What is illegal is Israel’s genocide, Israel’s illegal blockade of Gaza, and Israel’s use of starvation as a weapon.”
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Support the artists you like now because tomorrow you might not be able to find them.
September 18, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Support the artists you like now because tomorrow you might not be able to find them.
September 18, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Trey Reed was murdered. Trey Reed deserved - was OWED - a full life. He was just a kid.
Justice for Trey Reed.
Justice for Trey Reed.
September 16, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Trey Reed was murdered. Trey Reed deserved - was OWED - a full life. He was just a kid.
Justice for Trey Reed.
Justice for Trey Reed.
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…… unless they are members of Palestine Action or anti-Zionist Jews like my dad, who is being charged for allegedly publicly calling for a protest outside the BBC (he didn’t even actually do it!)
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...
UK PM Starmer says people have a right to 'peaceful protest' after anti-migrant march
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said people have a right to peaceful protest after more than 100,000 demonstrators joined an anti-immigration march through London on Saturday, but he condemned assaults on police and said Britain was built on tolerance and diversity.
www.reuters.com
September 14, 2025 at 6:10 PM
…… unless they are members of Palestine Action or anti-Zionist Jews like my dad, who is being charged for allegedly publicly calling for a protest outside the BBC (he didn’t even actually do it!)
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...
www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-...
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The reaction to Kirk’s murder on the right is a reminder that Republicans are the most bad faith people on the face of the planet.
September 12, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The reaction to Kirk’s murder on the right is a reminder that Republicans are the most bad faith people on the face of the planet.
All I can say about the assassination of Charlie Kirk is that whatever the Trump administration will retaliate with in response, it’s about to be REALLY bad. I doubt Trump posting that video of him “mourning” will be the end of it.
September 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM
All I can say about the assassination of Charlie Kirk is that whatever the Trump administration will retaliate with in response, it’s about to be REALLY bad. I doubt Trump posting that video of him “mourning” will be the end of it.
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NOT MARIO LOOKIN' LIKE THE FIRST PLANE 😭
September 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
NOT MARIO LOOKIN' LIKE THE FIRST PLANE 😭
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BREAKING: Nepal is going through a violent revolution right now as the Parliament, Supreme Court, police stations, and houses of politicians have been set on fire by Gen-Z.
The Prime Minister and Home Minister have resigned in succession in the last 24-ish hours.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...
The Prime Minister and Home Minister have resigned in succession in the last 24-ish hours.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...
Live Updates: Parliament Burns in Nepal as Protests Force Prime Minister to Quit
www.nytimes.com
September 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
BREAKING: Nepal is going through a violent revolution right now as the Parliament, Supreme Court, police stations, and houses of politicians have been set on fire by Gen-Z.
The Prime Minister and Home Minister have resigned in succession in the last 24-ish hours.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...
The Prime Minister and Home Minister have resigned in succession in the last 24-ish hours.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...
With all those ways the US and China are mirroring each other lately, I have been wondering what the Chinese equivalent of Palantir is…I guess I have my answer now
As part of a consortium of researchers and journalists, I spent the better part of a year digging into leaked documents from Chinese security company Geedge, which plays a pivotal role exporting the Great Firewall around the world: www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/15c699a...
Leaked files show a Chinese company is exporting the Great Firewall’s censorship technology
Geedge Networks is providing censorship capabilities to foreign governments, including those in Myanmar, Pakistan, Ethiopia and Kazakhstan
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
With all those ways the US and China are mirroring each other lately, I have been wondering what the Chinese equivalent of Palantir is…I guess I have my answer now
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People in Nepal, including children, have been killed by police and security forces in Gen Z-led protests against government corruption.
Despite the purpose of the demonstrations, international media headlines have reduced them to merely protests over the country’s ongoing social media ban.
Despite the purpose of the demonstrations, international media headlines have reduced them to merely protests over the country’s ongoing social media ban.
September 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
People in Nepal, including children, have been killed by police and security forces in Gen Z-led protests against government corruption.
Despite the purpose of the demonstrations, international media headlines have reduced them to merely protests over the country’s ongoing social media ban.
Despite the purpose of the demonstrations, international media headlines have reduced them to merely protests over the country’s ongoing social media ban.
I used to think that the UK was a bastion of free speech where I could still protest for a good cause…what happened to the country where I studied, made friends, and thrived all those years ago? When did protesting a genocide become an act of “terrorism”?
Almost 900 people arrested at Palestine Action protest, Met police say
Almost 900 people arrested at Palestine Action protest, Met police say
Demonstration in central London on Saturday led to 857 arrests under Terrorism Act
A total of 890 arrests were made at a demonstration against the banning of Palestine Action as a terrorist group in central London on Saturday.
Police arrested 857 people under the Terrorism Act for showing support for a proscribed group, while 33 people were arrested for other offences, including 17 for assaults on police officers, the Metropolitan police said. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I used to think that the UK was a bastion of free speech where I could still protest for a good cause…what happened to the country where I studied, made friends, and thrived all those years ago? When did protesting a genocide become an act of “terrorism”?
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I want to say they are Streisand Effect-ing this, but the original video is so ridiculous everyone already knows about it. This probably just confirms Xi was not entirely joking.
⚡️Reuters withdraws Putin-Xi immortality video after Chinese legal objections.
Reuters on Sept. 5 withdrew a video in which Vladimir Putin & Xi Jinping discussed whether humans could live to 150 years old, after China's state broadcaster revoked permission to use the footage.
Reuters on Sept. 5 withdrew a video in which Vladimir Putin & Xi Jinping discussed whether humans could live to 150 years old, after China's state broadcaster revoked permission to use the footage.
Reuters withdraws Putin-Xi immortality video after Chinese legal objections
Reuters on Sept. 5 withdrew a video in which Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping were shown discussing whether humans could live to 150 years old, after China's state bro...
kyivindependent.com
September 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I want to say they are Streisand Effect-ing this, but the original video is so ridiculous everyone already knows about it. This probably just confirms Xi was not entirely joking.
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Chicago: a huge rally of protesters is underway! Chicago, you are amazing!
September 6, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Chicago: a huge rally of protesters is underway! Chicago, you are amazing!
The fact that this is happening while back in China, Xi Jinping is also trying to rewrite WW2 history by downplaying and censoring any contributions from the Kuomintang…authoritarians are always the same no matter the country
So Trump is “vetting” museums. starting with the Holocaust Museum exhibit that calls out America for shutting the door on Jewish refugees. Erasing history is the oldest authoritarian play in the book.
"He who controls the past controls the future" - George Orwell
"He who controls the past controls the future" - George Orwell
September 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The fact that this is happening while back in China, Xi Jinping is also trying to rewrite WW2 history by downplaying and censoring any contributions from the Kuomintang…authoritarians are always the same no matter the country
“Parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the historical triumph over Fascism” and it’s being celebrated by three of the most fascistic countries in the world. What a massive fucking joke
September 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM
“Parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the historical triumph over Fascism” and it’s being celebrated by three of the most fascistic countries in the world. What a massive fucking joke
Shit like this makes “The Line” seem utopian in comparison. Genocidal bastards have no shame
"Let's Call the 'GREAT' Gaza Post-War Plan Exactly What It Is: Ethnic Cleansing"
The ridiculous and leaked 'Riviera' proposal offers Palestinians just $5,000 to leave & includes projects like the 'Elon Musk Smart Manufacturing Zone,' writes Palestinian lawyer Diana Buttu for Zeteo.
The ridiculous and leaked 'Riviera' proposal offers Palestinians just $5,000 to leave & includes projects like the 'Elon Musk Smart Manufacturing Zone,' writes Palestinian lawyer Diana Buttu for Zeteo.
Let's Call the 'GREAT' Gaza Post-War Plan Exactly What It Is: Ethnic Cleansing
The leaked and ridiculous 'Riviera' proposal offers Palestinians just $5,000 to leave and includes projects like the 'Elon Musk Smart Manufacturing Zone' and the 'MBS Ring.'
zeteo.com
September 3, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Shit like this makes “The Line” seem utopian in comparison. Genocidal bastards have no shame
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If you see this, post a chef.
September 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
If you see this, post a chef.
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Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg set to sail for Gaza to ‘break illegal siege’
Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg set to sail for Gaza to ‘break illegal siege’
Unspecified number of vessels due to depart Barcelona on Sunday, with dozens more expected to leave other Mediterranean ports on 4 September
A flotilla carrying humanitarian aid and activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, is due to leave from Barcelona on Sunday to try to “break the illegal siege of Gaza”, organisers said.
The vessels will set off from the Spanish port city to “open a humanitarian corridor and end the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people”, said the Global Sumud Flotilla. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 31, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Aid flotilla with Greta Thunberg set to sail for Gaza to ‘break illegal siege’
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tiktok taking down their live feature in indonesia while the protests are happening shows they understand the ability that app had to show people what was really happening in gaza and they intend not to let it happen again
August 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
tiktok taking down their live feature in indonesia while the protests are happening shows they understand the ability that app had to show people what was really happening in gaza and they intend not to let it happen again
As if eco-cities, bullet trains and renewable energy is enough to justify persecution of LGBTQ advocacy groups, ethnic cleansing, staggering wealth gaps, and criminalization of trade unions
If we have to become an authoritarian state, can we at least get eco-cities, bullet trains, and renewable energy?
September 1, 2025 at 5:15 AM
As if eco-cities, bullet trains and renewable energy is enough to justify persecution of LGBTQ advocacy groups, ethnic cleansing, staggering wealth gaps, and criminalization of trade unions