Erik
@erikesq.bsky.social
Lawyer turned tech journalist/reviewer. Will write about anything I know enough about that will pay my bills.
And there I was, thinking this politician was actually honest and empathic...
In February, Britain’s Labour government cut international development spending. MPs, aid experts and officials have told us that the scale of the cuts is on a par with the U.S. under Trump.
But barely anyone made a noise.
🔗 politi.co/3MGSf2R
But barely anyone made a noise.
🔗 politi.co/3MGSf2R
December 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
And there I was, thinking this politician was actually honest and empathic...
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California high school football team places orange roses at the feet of a cheerleader battling leukemia. #AGoodPlace
Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...
Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...
December 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
California high school football team places orange roses at the feet of a cheerleader battling leukemia. #AGoodPlace
Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...
Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...
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Go, Dasher! Go, Dancer! #ChristmasEve
December 24, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Go, Dasher! Go, Dancer! #ChristmasEve
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We condemn the scandalous US visa ban on former EU Commisioner Breton and digital activists. Protecting democracy isn’t censorship. ✋🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
December 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We condemn the scandalous US visa ban on former EU Commisioner Breton and digital activists. Protecting democracy isn’t censorship. ✋🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
Y'all know Bart De Wever after his blockade of the Russia assets, right? Well, his government are doing nothing to improve Belgium's derelict prisons. Don't they know what happens when you treat people like animals? ECHR convicted Belgium several times already...
www.standaard.be/binnenland/v...
www.standaard.be/binnenland/v...
Vakbondsman hard voor regering na uitstel beslissing over gevangenissen: “Dat ze het lot mogen delen van de mensen die ze in de steek laten”
Dat de federale regering er niet in geslaagd is maatregelen te nemen tegen de overbevolking van de gevangenissen, is op zijn minst schuldig verzuim. Dat heeft vakbondsman Robby De Kaey gezegd in De Ochtend op Radio 1. “Hoeveel gevangenen moeten er nog verminkt of verkracht worden?”
www.standaard.be
December 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Y'all know Bart De Wever after his blockade of the Russia assets, right? Well, his government are doing nothing to improve Belgium's derelict prisons. Don't they know what happens when you treat people like animals? ECHR convicted Belgium several times already...
www.standaard.be/binnenland/v...
www.standaard.be/binnenland/v...
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Yup, they were covering it up right from the beginning, when some of the victims were brave enough to report in hopes of receiving justice. This entire tale is far beyond sickening.
Sister of Epstein victim reported him in 1996, but FBI failed to investigate, files reveal - The Guardian
December 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Yup, they were covering it up right from the beginning, when some of the victims were brave enough to report in hopes of receiving justice. This entire tale is far beyond sickening.
Do you think he understands what "imperialism" means? Wouldn't you say he just thinks with his wallet, like he does with the Ukraine/Russia talks, with Kushner undoubtedly present in the room to "cut deals" that he and his family can profit from? The result is, of course, the same...
Today's Greenland news should be a reminder to anyone in Europe who still needs it.
It is crazy to me what we still have people in Europe saying the problem with America right now is "isolationism". These European Atlanticists do not live in the real world.
It is crazy to me what we still have people in Europe saying the problem with America right now is "isolationism". These European Atlanticists do not live in the real world.
December 23, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Do you think he understands what "imperialism" means? Wouldn't you say he just thinks with his wallet, like he does with the Ukraine/Russia talks, with Kushner undoubtedly present in the room to "cut deals" that he and his family can profit from? The result is, of course, the same...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
IMMHO she should stick to protesting against climate change deniers and enablers. IMO, she risks becoming Just Another Pain-in-the-butt to those in power, while her voice would sound a lot louder when she'd stick to climate change protests. Am I wrong?
IMMHO she should stick to protesting against climate change deniers and enablers. IMO, she risks becoming Just Another Pain-in-the-butt to those in power, while her voice would sound a lot louder when she'd stick to climate change protests. Am I wrong?
Greta Thunberg arrested in London over ‘Palestine Action prisoners’ placard
Two other people held on suspicion of criminal damage after protest at insurance company’s offices
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
IMMHO she should stick to protesting against climate change deniers and enablers. IMO, she risks becoming Just Another Pain-in-the-butt to those in power, while her voice would sound a lot louder when she'd stick to climate change protests. Am I wrong?
IMMHO she should stick to protesting against climate change deniers and enablers. IMO, she risks becoming Just Another Pain-in-the-butt to those in power, while her voice would sound a lot louder when she'd stick to climate change protests. Am I wrong?
..."Such repercussions, including risks to its own space systems, could steer Moscow away from deploying or using such a weapon, analysts said."
Have such risks to their own ever held back Russia before??? Think "Kursk" and the international help that was declined...
apnews.com/article/russ...
Have such risks to their own ever held back Russia before??? Think "Kursk" and the international help that was declined...
apnews.com/article/russ...
Starlink in the crosshairs: How Russia could attack Elon Musk's conquering of space
NATO-nation intelligence services believe Russia is developing a weapon to target Starlink satellites.
apnews.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:38 AM
..."Such repercussions, including risks to its own space systems, could steer Moscow away from deploying or using such a weapon, analysts said."
Have such risks to their own ever held back Russia before??? Think "Kursk" and the international help that was declined...
apnews.com/article/russ...
Have such risks to their own ever held back Russia before??? Think "Kursk" and the international help that was declined...
apnews.com/article/russ...
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“We have sacrificed our national success because of our fear of immigration. And now, if Farage has his way, we'll do it all over again”
Superb, important analysis of the profound harm Farage does to our country in his rabidly racist and egotistical bid for power
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/407...
Superb, important analysis of the profound harm Farage does to our country in his rabidly racist and egotistical bid for power
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/407...
December 22, 2025 at 7:18 AM
“We have sacrificed our national success because of our fear of immigration. And now, if Farage has his way, we'll do it all over again”
Superb, important analysis of the profound harm Farage does to our country in his rabidly racist and egotistical bid for power
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/407...
Superb, important analysis of the profound harm Farage does to our country in his rabidly racist and egotistical bid for power
liveapp.inews.co.uk/category/407...
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He's gonna be so proud.
December 21, 2025 at 5:50 AM
He's gonna be so proud.
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Trump has begun lifting American sanctions on companies that sell weapons to the Russian military. The Russians have finally offered enough money to the Trump family and Trump is 100% on Russia's side now.
December 21, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Trump has begun lifting American sanctions on companies that sell weapons to the Russian military. The Russians have finally offered enough money to the Trump family and Trump is 100% on Russia's side now.
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The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
December 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
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President Clinton is right. This is not getting as much attnetion as it should. The USA under Trumpstein is betraying this promise, which means any agreement involving Russia and the USA is not worth the paper it’s written on 🤷♂️ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapes...
December 20, 2025 at 12:25 PM
President Clinton is right. This is not getting as much attnetion as it should. The USA under Trumpstein is betraying this promise, which means any agreement involving Russia and the USA is not worth the paper it’s written on 🤷♂️ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budapes...
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Putin says "Russia will achieve liberating its historic lands militarily." He means Russia's 1914 imperial borders.
December 19, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Putin says "Russia will achieve liberating its historic lands militarily." He means Russia's 1914 imperial borders.
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And here's what Hugo Dixon at Reuters has to say about it:
www.independent.co.uk/voices/froze...
www.independent.co.uk/voices/froze...
The chilling impact of Putin’s frozen assets on the Western alliance
At least seven EU countries objected to Russia’s confiscated billions being diverted to Ukraine over fear of reprisals, writes Mary Dejevsky. But Russia has little to crow about, as it’s no closer to ...
www.independent.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
And here's what Hugo Dixon at Reuters has to say about it:
www.independent.co.uk/voices/froze...
www.independent.co.uk/voices/froze...
Very balanced and interesting view of the EU decision re Ukraine, Russian assets, etc.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/froze...
www.independent.co.uk/voices/froze...
The chilling impact of Putin’s frozen assets on the Western alliance
At least seven EU countries objected to Russia’s confiscated billions being diverted to Ukraine over fear of reprisals, writes Mary Dejevsky. But Russia has little to crow about, as it’s no closer to ...
www.independent.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Very balanced and interesting view of the EU decision re Ukraine, Russian assets, etc.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/froze...
www.independent.co.uk/voices/froze...
This is the only way you can shut up Trump!
Finally, someone got brave.
December 19, 2025 at 11:55 AM
This is the only way you can shut up Trump!
It turns out the Great Viktor Orban from Hungary in reality shits his pants when it comes to his good friend Putin.
mandiner.hu/kulfold/2025...
mandiner.hu/kulfold/2025...
Orbán levelet írt Putyinnak a befagyasztott orosz vagyon ügyében – a Kreml válasza minden uniós tagállamnak szól
A Brüsszelbe tartó járaton árult el kulisszatitkokat a miniszterelnök.
mandiner.hu
December 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It turns out the Great Viktor Orban from Hungary in reality shits his pants when it comes to his good friend Putin.
mandiner.hu/kulfold/2025...
mandiner.hu/kulfold/2025...
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Germany and EPP-ECR have been crowing about their victory in getting 🇪🇺President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to kill 2035 combustion engine phase-out.
A remarkable feat considering she enacted it just 2 years ago and there's been no change in control over 🇪🇺 institutions since then.
A remarkable feat considering she enacted it just 2 years ago and there's been no change in control over 🇪🇺 institutions since then.
How Germany tore down a giant pillar of EU climate policy
A last-minute deal in Berlin ensured the death of the combustion engine ban — a previously unthinkable outcome.
www.politico.eu
December 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Germany and EPP-ECR have been crowing about their victory in getting 🇪🇺President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu to kill 2035 combustion engine phase-out.
A remarkable feat considering she enacted it just 2 years ago and there's been no change in control over 🇪🇺 institutions since then.
A remarkable feat considering she enacted it just 2 years ago and there's been no change in control over 🇪🇺 institutions since then.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This is exactly why I have always kept my files on local hard disks and SSDs, locked away in a fireproof locker... and wrote about it in various magazines. I'll shout it once more: DON'T TRUST CLOUD SERVICES WITH YOUR DATA NO MATTER HOW DECENT YOU THIBNK THEY ARE.
www.theregister.com/2025/12/15/a...
www.theregister.com/2025/12/15/a...
Apple blocks dev after failed gift card redemption
: Paris Buttfield-Addison literally wrote books on Swift
www.theregister.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This is exactly why I have always kept my files on local hard disks and SSDs, locked away in a fireproof locker... and wrote about it in various magazines. I'll shout it once more: DON'T TRUST CLOUD SERVICES WITH YOUR DATA NO MATTER HOW DECENT YOU THIBNK THEY ARE.
www.theregister.com/2025/12/15/a...
www.theregister.com/2025/12/15/a...
"...Russian officials say they need censorship to defend against a sophisticated "information war" unleashed by Western powers..."
It takes one to know one...
www.reuters.com/business/med...
It takes one to know one...
www.reuters.com/business/med...
Russian ban on Roblox gaming platform sparks rare protest
Several dozen people protested on Sunday in the Siberian city of Tomsk against Russia's ban on U.S. children's gaming platform Roblox , a rare show of public dissent as popular irritation over the ban...
www.reuters.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:39 PM
"...Russian officials say they need censorship to defend against a sophisticated "information war" unleashed by Western powers..."
It takes one to know one...
www.reuters.com/business/med...
It takes one to know one...
www.reuters.com/business/med...
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Is it just me, but isn’t our President a whopping piece of shit?
December 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Is it just me, but isn’t our President a whopping piece of shit?