Tim Weber
@doctim.bsky.social
Managing Director & EMEA Head of Editorial @ Edelman. Ex-biz & tech editor BBC News online. Occasional geek. PhD on nuclear weapons strategy (yes, really!). 1st computer: Atari ST 1040. I didn't leave Twitter, X left me aka @tim_weber
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EU’s Kremlin-Friendly Score a Win for Putin | "Russia’s sputtering economy has been aided by the EU’s failure to agree on a new sanctions package, a victory Moscow achieved without lifting a finger." Alexander Kolyandr
EU’s Kremlin-Friendly Score a Win for Putin
Russia’s sputtering economy has been aided by the EU’s failure to agree on a new sanctions package, a victory for Moscow.
cepa.org
July 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
EU’s Kremlin-Friendly Score a Win for Putin | "Russia’s sputtering economy has been aided by the EU’s failure to agree on a new sanctions package, a victory Moscow achieved without lifting a finger." Alexander Kolyandr
Trump's Budget bill will dramatically expand the army of uniformed, masked and armed ICE goons. I predict that this militia will swiftly morph to become his personal Schutz-Staffel.
July 2, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Trump's Budget bill will dramatically expand the army of uniformed, masked and armed ICE goons. I predict that this militia will swiftly morph to become his personal Schutz-Staffel.
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Elegance of the English language:
"In sync" is so much crisper than...
..."Gleichschaltung".
"In sync" is so much crisper than...
..."Gleichschaltung".
Linda McMahon: "Universities should continue to be able to do research as long as they're abiding by the laws and in sync, I think, with the administration and what the administration is trying to accomplish."
May 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Elegance of the English language:
"In sync" is so much crisper than...
..."Gleichschaltung".
"In sync" is so much crisper than...
..."Gleichschaltung".
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Seven of the sources cited in MAHA commission's report do not exist:
“The paper cited is not a real paper that I or my colleagues were involved with," says one researcher.
www.notus.org/health-scien...
“The paper cited is not a real paper that I or my colleagues were involved with," says one researcher.
www.notus.org/health-scien...
The MAHA Report Cites Studies That Don’t Exist
The Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” report misinterprets some studies and cites others that don’t exist, according to the listed authors.
www.notus.org
May 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Seven of the sources cited in MAHA commission's report do not exist:
“The paper cited is not a real paper that I or my colleagues were involved with," says one researcher.
www.notus.org/health-scien...
“The paper cited is not a real paper that I or my colleagues were involved with," says one researcher.
www.notus.org/health-scien...
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This guy stole $10 million from the employees of his nursing home to buy himself a luxury yacht and Cartier watches. He PLED GUILTY.
And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.
And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.
And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner
www.nytimes.com
May 28, 2025 at 12:14 AM
This guy stole $10 million from the employees of his nursing home to buy himself a luxury yacht and Cartier watches. He PLED GUILTY.
And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.
And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
And because his Mom gave Trump $1 million, he just got a pardon.
And this story barely makes the news today. WTF. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
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Trump ceasefire efforts are like teenage sex. He thinks he can do it, but really he has no clue how, so nothing happens, but he still claims he's better than the last guy who tried.
May 28, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Trump ceasefire efforts are like teenage sex. He thinks he can do it, but really he has no clue how, so nothing happens, but he still claims he's better than the last guy who tried.
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🧵 This is a perfect example of how disordered discourse reshapes democratic politics, not by policy failure, but by the performative targeting of identity. Let’s unpack what’s happening.
one of the most insane normalized aspects of our political climate is politicians going after their own constituents in the name of anti-wokeness. what are we doing here
May 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🧵 This is a perfect example of how disordered discourse reshapes democratic politics, not by policy failure, but by the performative targeting of identity. Let’s unpack what’s happening.
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“Brexit means we can make our own agreements with the EU, as we pick and choose!”
- UK chooses to make agreement with EU on a handful of issues.
“Brexit Betrayed!”
- UK chooses to make agreement with EU on a handful of issues.
“Brexit Betrayed!”
May 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
“Brexit means we can make our own agreements with the EU, as we pick and choose!”
- UK chooses to make agreement with EU on a handful of issues.
“Brexit Betrayed!”
- UK chooses to make agreement with EU on a handful of issues.
“Brexit Betrayed!”
How Doge works. Can the families of the victims sue Musk?
At least 27 are dead in Missouri in Kentucky after severe weather alerts were delayed overnight because of DOGE cuts.
www.mesoscalenews.com/p/tornado-wa...
www.mesoscalenews.com/p/tornado-wa...
Tornado warnings delayed because of DOGE cuts
At least 27 are dead in Missouri in Kentucky after severe weather alerts were delayed overnight because of DOGE cuts.
www.mesoscalenews.com
May 18, 2025 at 6:47 AM
How Doge works. Can the families of the victims sue Musk?
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Und ich dachte schon, die CSU steht für Missachtung von Menschenrechten, für staatliche Willkür und windige Politik im Allgemeinen.
May 17, 2025 at 5:52 AM
Und ich dachte schon, die CSU steht für Missachtung von Menschenrechten, für staatliche Willkür und windige Politik im Allgemeinen.
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Ein Rechter hatte argumentiert, dass man einen "Bürgerkrieg provozieren" würde, wenn man ein AfD-Verbot fordert.
Ich glaube, die Drohung, dass man einen gewaltsamen Umsturz durchführen wird, wenn eine verfassungswidrige Partei verboten ist, ist im Gegenteil das stärkste Argument FÜR ein Verbot.
Ich glaube, die Drohung, dass man einen gewaltsamen Umsturz durchführen wird, wenn eine verfassungswidrige Partei verboten ist, ist im Gegenteil das stärkste Argument FÜR ein Verbot.
May 17, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Ein Rechter hatte argumentiert, dass man einen "Bürgerkrieg provozieren" würde, wenn man ein AfD-Verbot fordert.
Ich glaube, die Drohung, dass man einen gewaltsamen Umsturz durchführen wird, wenn eine verfassungswidrige Partei verboten ist, ist im Gegenteil das stärkste Argument FÜR ein Verbot.
Ich glaube, die Drohung, dass man einen gewaltsamen Umsturz durchführen wird, wenn eine verfassungswidrige Partei verboten ist, ist im Gegenteil das stärkste Argument FÜR ein Verbot.
Hmmm, I thought the Republicans always said it was communism to prescribe price controls.
NEWS: Trump threatens Walmart over increasing prices due to his tariffs, tells them to "‘EAT THE TARIFFS."
Trump Threatens Walmart Over Prices, Tells Them to "Eat the Tariffs"
Trump says he will “be watching” the retail giant
meidasnews.com
May 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Hmmm, I thought the Republicans always said it was communism to prescribe price controls.
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I see more and more people speaking about a failure of democracy. I would argue that this is more a question of people preferring the easy explanations (scapegoats, anyone?) and populist, zero sum, hoodwink solutions that are being pushed by billionaire media and social media algorithms. 1/3
May 3, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I see more and more people speaking about a failure of democracy. I would argue that this is more a question of people preferring the easy explanations (scapegoats, anyone?) and populist, zero sum, hoodwink solutions that are being pushed by billionaire media and social media algorithms. 1/3
And there you have it: full-blown authoritarian rule, with impunity for the police; an end to the right of states and municipalities to govern the rules for their own police forces; and the US military on the streets to enforce Trump's policies. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Strengthening and Unleashing America's Law Enforcement to Pursue Criminals and Protect Innocent Citizens
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:Section 1. Purpose and
www.whitehouse.gov
April 30, 2025 at 10:21 AM
And there you have it: full-blown authoritarian rule, with impunity for the police; an end to the right of states and municipalities to govern the rules for their own police forces; and the US military on the streets to enforce Trump's policies. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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Congratulations to Mark Carney and the Liberal Party on their election victory.
The bond between Europe and Canada is strong — and growing stronger.
The bond between Europe and Canada is strong — and growing stronger.
April 29, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Congratulations to Mark Carney and the Liberal Party on their election victory.
The bond between Europe and Canada is strong — and growing stronger.
The bond between Europe and Canada is strong — and growing stronger.
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Well well well well well
📢A new study from @uniofbath.bsky.social shows London's low emissions zones have had major benefits for human health and the economy, with a 10.2% decrease in respiratory issues following LEZ implementation, an **18.5%** reduction in sick leave, and annual public health savings of over £37 million.
“And Breathe Normally”: Impacts of low emission zones on sick leave and mental well-being
Air pollution poses a global concern due to its detrimental effects on climate, healthcare, and human capital accumulation. However, there is limited …
www.sciencedirect.com
April 24, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Well well well well well
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Der neue EU-Klimabericht sagt im Kern, dass ein "Weiter so" das Ende der Zivilisation wie wir sie kennen bedeutet.
Und auf den großen Nachrichtenseiten? Muss man erstmal nach unten scrollen.
Wo sind die Interviews mit den Expert*innen? Wo die kritischen Fragen an Merz oder die EU-Kommission?!
Und auf den großen Nachrichtenseiten? Muss man erstmal nach unten scrollen.
Wo sind die Interviews mit den Expert*innen? Wo die kritischen Fragen an Merz oder die EU-Kommission?!
April 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Der neue EU-Klimabericht sagt im Kern, dass ein "Weiter so" das Ende der Zivilisation wie wir sie kennen bedeutet.
Und auf den großen Nachrichtenseiten? Muss man erstmal nach unten scrollen.
Wo sind die Interviews mit den Expert*innen? Wo die kritischen Fragen an Merz oder die EU-Kommission?!
Und auf den großen Nachrichtenseiten? Muss man erstmal nach unten scrollen.
Wo sind die Interviews mit den Expert*innen? Wo die kritischen Fragen an Merz oder die EU-Kommission?!
Best quote yet: “These aren’t tariffs. They are a horse’s head in the bed of (almost) every world government and business leader.”
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April 3, 2025
Trump’s announcement last night that he was placing high tariffs on countries around the world came after the stock market closed, but it drove stock futures dramatically downward.
open.substack.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Best quote yet: “These aren’t tariffs. They are a horse’s head in the bed of (almost) every world government and business leader.”
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
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Good sense from Iain here. Also worth noting that the sentence was very similar to that given to Juppé for comparable funds misuse and arguably less strong than those for Fillon and Sarkozy. Lots of excuse making on behalf of far right but why should they be treated differently from centre right?
I'd be disturbed if a court barred a politician from standing for 'offensive speech', or 'bullying', or other such subjective matters.
Barring them for embezzlement though feels pretty legit.
Barring them for embezzlement though feels pretty legit.
April 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Good sense from Iain here. Also worth noting that the sentence was very similar to that given to Juppé for comparable funds misuse and arguably less strong than those for Fillon and Sarkozy. Lots of excuse making on behalf of far right but why should they be treated differently from centre right?
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Somewhat like Russia vis à vis Ukraine, the US has transformed a benign and undemanding neighbour into a dissatisfied and angry bystander. And the US like Russia has only itself to blame for the outcome
Carney: "The old relationship we had with the United States based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation is over."
March 28, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Somewhat like Russia vis à vis Ukraine, the US has transformed a benign and undemanding neighbour into a dissatisfied and angry bystander. And the US like Russia has only itself to blame for the outcome
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You truly could not make it up.
You could not.
You could not.
March 27, 2025 at 9:34 AM
You truly could not make it up.
You could not.
You could not.
Trump would have sent Einstein back to Germany.
March 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Trump would have sent Einstein back to Germany.
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“Wait guys, P. Hegseth is typing…”
March 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
“Wait guys, P. Hegseth is typing…”