Ian Bearder
@europeian.bsky.social
Made in SA 🇿🇦 Self-proclaimed Earl of Wendlebury 🇬🇧 & Prince of Podil 🇺🇦. Long term resident of Kyiv and founder of Ukraine’s greatest running movement- Runday.
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Ian Bearder
@europeian.bsky.social
· Nov 18
Liberals holding on to their Twitter/X accounts are a lot like American gun owners. They know the dangers of mass participation but will always find a reason why *they* should be allowed.
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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
February 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
“Two plus two makes four. Russia invaded Ukraine. This is as true today as it was a year ago. They will only win when they can get inside your skull and convince you otherwise.”
Ukraine represents truth. Russia represents lies. Every time we speak the truth, we support the war effort. Every time we reject lies, we help defeat the enemy.
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The lies are the point
The Ukraine war has never been entirely military, or even territorial. It is epistemic.
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February 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
“Two plus two makes four. Russia invaded Ukraine. This is as true today as it was a year ago. They will only win when they can get inside your skull and convince you otherwise.”
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This is what I mean by news outlets willingly letting themselves get language-policed by the far right. You used to be able to just call this a "Nazi salute." Now it's "a provocative gesture that resembled the controversial salute Elon Musk gave at a post-inauguration rally last month."
Steve Bannon whipped up the CPAC crowd by talking about the possibility of Trump staying in office for a third term—and concluded his speech by giving a provocative gesture that resembled the controversial salute Elon Musk gave at a post-inauguration rally last month.
Steve Bannon Mimics Elon Musk’s VERY Controversial Salute
The president himself has suggested the idea of staying in office many times since moving back into the White House.
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February 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This is what I mean by news outlets willingly letting themselves get language-policed by the far right. You used to be able to just call this a "Nazi salute." Now it's "a provocative gesture that resembled the controversial salute Elon Musk gave at a post-inauguration rally last month."
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I just lost my job, along with most of my coworkers, due to the illegal grant freeze.
I worked at an organization that
-helped veterans who have lost a limb
-Assisted elderly and disabled people
-Helped hospitals better treat people who have lost limbs
I worked at an organization that
-helped veterans who have lost a limb
-Assisted elderly and disabled people
-Helped hospitals better treat people who have lost limbs
February 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I just lost my job, along with most of my coworkers, due to the illegal grant freeze.
I worked at an organization that
-helped veterans who have lost a limb
-Assisted elderly and disabled people
-Helped hospitals better treat people who have lost limbs
I worked at an organization that
-helped veterans who have lost a limb
-Assisted elderly and disabled people
-Helped hospitals better treat people who have lost limbs
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Thames Water chairman accused of conflict of interest over £37m dividend payment
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Thames Water chairman accused of conflict of interest over £37m dividend payment
Government officials were concerned about ‘conflicted position’ of Sir Adrian Montague before massive shareholder payment, documents show
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February 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Thames Water chairman accused of conflict of interest over £37m dividend payment
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There’s an excellent & clear-headed discussion about the gutting of USAID and its implications in today’s “Ukraine the latest” podcast. Kudos to Anastasiia Marushevska for explaining everything so eloquently.
@telegraphnews.bsky.social @ukrainer-en.bsky.social @ukrainer.bsky.social
Plays from 26:00
@telegraphnews.bsky.social @ukrainer-en.bsky.social @ukrainer.bsky.social
Plays from 26:00
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February 9, 2025 at 12:01 AM
There’s an excellent & clear-headed discussion about the gutting of USAID and its implications in today’s “Ukraine the latest” podcast. Kudos to Anastasiia Marushevska for explaining everything so eloquently.
@telegraphnews.bsky.social @ukrainer-en.bsky.social @ukrainer.bsky.social
Plays from 26:00
@telegraphnews.bsky.social @ukrainer-en.bsky.social @ukrainer.bsky.social
Plays from 26:00
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Day 72 continuous, large-scale, nationwide. New elections and the release of the political prisoners.
It's high time for our partners to officially call for new elections in Georgia for four reasons: 1/2
It's high time for our partners to officially call for new elections in Georgia for four reasons: 1/2
February 7, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Day 72 continuous, large-scale, nationwide. New elections and the release of the political prisoners.
It's high time for our partners to officially call for new elections in Georgia for four reasons: 1/2
It's high time for our partners to officially call for new elections in Georgia for four reasons: 1/2
Paying for ‘roaming’ is a particularly British nightmare. Last week I purchased a SIM in Singapore for $10 and it’s worked all week in Thailand for free (data and calls). Same with Ukrainian SIMs …and of course all EU SIMs in Europe.
Another Brexit benefit!
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/02/07/uk-roaming-charges-to-resume-from-march-2025-what-you-need-to-know/
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/02/07/uk-roaming-charges-to-resume-from-march-2025-what-you-need-to-know/
Extra costs for UK roaming starting march 2025
Starting March 2025, UK roaming charges will resume for Spanish mobile users. Learn about EU roaming rules and international call rates
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February 7, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Paying for ‘roaming’ is a particularly British nightmare. Last week I purchased a SIM in Singapore for $10 and it’s worked all week in Thailand for free (data and calls). Same with Ukrainian SIMs …and of course all EU SIMs in Europe.
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Journalism is collapsing in the middle of the information war iandunt.substack.com/p/journalism...
February 7, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Journalism is collapsing in the middle of the information war iandunt.substack.com/p/journalism...
Whenever someone refers to “legacy media” I assume they’re talking about media that adheres to basic journalistic principles, checks facts and provides evidence to support any claims it makes. I.e. not the endless online bellendery of social media ‘influencers’ and conspiracy theorists.
February 7, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Whenever someone refers to “legacy media” I assume they’re talking about media that adheres to basic journalistic principles, checks facts and provides evidence to support any claims it makes. I.e. not the endless online bellendery of social media ‘influencers’ and conspiracy theorists.
Currently in Phuket, where 60k Russians are enjoying a beach life unhindered & unbothered by their war in Ukraine. They should enjoy it while they can. Once the war finishes they’ll have to share these beaches with the wounded, scarred & proud Ukrainians they’re been killing for the past 3 years.
February 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Currently in Phuket, where 60k Russians are enjoying a beach life unhindered & unbothered by their war in Ukraine. They should enjoy it while they can. Once the war finishes they’ll have to share these beaches with the wounded, scarred & proud Ukrainians they’re been killing for the past 3 years.
There’s a lot to like about Sweden
December 26, 2024 at 10:00 PM
There’s a lot to like about Sweden
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In fact, Russia is accused of not only shooting down the plane but of also refusing to offer help or allow an emergency landing, turning what was presumably an accident into a crime. No wonder international airlines are now questioning whether Russian airspace is safe
December 26, 2024 at 9:56 PM
In fact, Russia is accused of not only shooting down the plane but of also refusing to offer help or allow an emergency landing, turning what was presumably an accident into a crime. No wonder international airlines are now questioning whether Russian airspace is safe
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a special shoutout to everyone who "works with computers" and therefore is required to fix the electronics of their entire extended family over the holidays
December 26, 2024 at 9:38 PM
a special shoutout to everyone who "works with computers" and therefore is required to fix the electronics of their entire extended family over the holidays
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I’ve reported on homelessness for years and met many, many people who have found themselves in awful situations
Every single one of them had more decency and integrity than this privileged plutocrat
Every single one of them had more decency and integrity than this privileged plutocrat
December 11, 2024 at 8:29 AM
I’ve reported on homelessness for years and met many, many people who have found themselves in awful situations
Every single one of them had more decency and integrity than this privileged plutocrat
Every single one of them had more decency and integrity than this privileged plutocrat
Foreign election interference of the kind seen in #Romania should be treated as the most serious of crimes. It’s essential a form of warfare aimed against democratic societies.
Especially complicated (& dangerous) when it works because the ‘winners’ then take power shutdown any investigations etc
Especially complicated (& dangerous) when it works because the ‘winners’ then take power shutdown any investigations etc
December 12, 2024 at 7:19 AM
Foreign election interference of the kind seen in #Romania should be treated as the most serious of crimes. It’s essential a form of warfare aimed against democratic societies.
Especially complicated (& dangerous) when it works because the ‘winners’ then take power shutdown any investigations etc
Especially complicated (& dangerous) when it works because the ‘winners’ then take power shutdown any investigations etc
Has anyone done any economic analysis to show what happens the German/EU economy of many of the Syrian refugees that settled in Germany and across Europe return home?
December 9, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Has anyone done any economic analysis to show what happens the German/EU economy of many of the Syrian refugees that settled in Germany and across Europe return home?
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In 2015, Russia dramatically entered the Syrian war, firing missiles from the Caspian Sea and launching airstrikes. The display was meant to herald Moscow's resurgence as a global power capable of projecting force across the globe. After nearly a decade of effort, they lost
December 8, 2024 at 2:39 AM
In 2015, Russia dramatically entered the Syrian war, firing missiles from the Caspian Sea and launching airstrikes. The display was meant to herald Moscow's resurgence as a global power capable of projecting force across the globe. After nearly a decade of effort, they lost
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Russia lost Syria as quickly as it thought it would conquer Ukraine.
December 8, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Russia lost Syria as quickly as it thought it would conquer Ukraine.
While they might not have the news yet, the fall of Assad and release of his political prisoners will give hope to the 1,000s of political prisoners held in Russia, Belarus, Iran and all the other shitty dictatorships that will eventually crumble.
December 8, 2024 at 11:54 AM
While they might not have the news yet, the fall of Assad and release of his political prisoners will give hope to the 1,000s of political prisoners held in Russia, Belarus, Iran and all the other shitty dictatorships that will eventually crumble.
During a recent Q&A with @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and @rory-stewart.bsky.social Rory repeated Russian claims that the war in #Ukraine is about #NATO expansion and/or inviting Ukraine into NATO would be viewed with antipathy in Russia. How then does he explain why Putin invaded after…
December 7, 2024 at 12:54 AM
During a recent Q&A with @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and @rory-stewart.bsky.social Rory repeated Russian claims that the war in #Ukraine is about #NATO expansion and/or inviting Ukraine into NATO would be viewed with antipathy in Russia. How then does he explain why Putin invaded after…
Cycling Taiwan Route 1. West Coast 🇹🇼
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December 1, 2024 at 10:40 AM