Mike Forster
@fossie46.bsky.social
Music lover, golfer, retired surfer. Renewable Energy expert. Cape Town, South Africa.
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If you’re looking for coastal experiences that are one of a kind and stay with you long after, the Western Cape is where you’ll find them
7 coastal experiences you can only do in the Western Cape
If you're looking for coastal experiences that are one of a kind and stay with you long after, the Western Cape is where you’ll find them
www.thesouthafrican.com
July 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
If you’re looking for coastal experiences that are one of a kind and stay with you long after, the Western Cape is where you’ll find them
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BREAKING: Senator Alex Padilla is calling for ICE agents to be unmasked.
Who agrees?
Who agrees?
July 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
BREAKING: Senator Alex Padilla is calling for ICE agents to be unmasked.
Who agrees?
Who agrees?
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"Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated," U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday.
Images show "unusual" activity at Iran nuclear site before strikes
www.newsweek.com
June 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
"Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated," U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday.
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I don't think we're in a democracy anymore. Unmarked secret police kidnapping people off the street? A dictator mobilizing the military against civilians? Defying court orders? Ignoring due process? Arresting political opponents? Democracy has left the building. We CAN & MUST get it back, though.
We are facing a serious threat to democracy, law, and liberty. The abuse of prosecutorial power to intimidate, investigate, and detain political opponents is upon us. It is a constitutional crisis. I will keep speaking out until public outrage overflows. I just hope it’s not too little, too late.
June 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I don't think we're in a democracy anymore. Unmarked secret police kidnapping people off the street? A dictator mobilizing the military against civilians? Defying court orders? Ignoring due process? Arresting political opponents? Democracy has left the building. We CAN & MUST get it back, though.
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In response to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, a number of European countries are pulling out citizens and embassy staff out of the two countries.
European countries evacuate citizens from Israel, Iran
Germany flew out 64 more of its citizens on Friday, while Ireland closed its embassy in Tehran and moved its staff out of the country, citing the “deteriorating situation.”
www.politico.eu
June 21, 2025 at 11:05 AM
In response to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, a number of European countries are pulling out citizens and embassy staff out of the two countries.
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I think it would be good to get some women in charge of the countries that have nuclear weapons. Women talk to each other. Women can be reasonable. Enough with the macho men and swinging dicks.
June 14, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I think it would be good to get some women in charge of the countries that have nuclear weapons. Women talk to each other. Women can be reasonable. Enough with the macho men and swinging dicks.
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Happy Obama Appreciation Day.
June 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Happy Obama Appreciation Day.
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With inflation now safely in line with its 2% target and the cut well-flagged, the focus has shifted to the ECB's message about the path ahead, especially since at 2%, rates are now in the 'neutral' range where they neither stimulate nor slow growth reut.rs/3SFrpYV
ECB cuts rates as bets build on a summer pause
The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday and kept all options on the table for its next meetings even as the case grows for a summer pause in its year-long easing cycle.
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June 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
With inflation now safely in line with its 2% target and the cut well-flagged, the focus has shifted to the ECB's message about the path ahead, especially since at 2%, rates are now in the 'neutral' range where they neither stimulate nor slow growth reut.rs/3SFrpYV
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Every time I hear Pete Buttigieg speak, I'm convinced that he is the best communicator in the Democratic party.
www.youtube.com/shorts/8CEQ_...
www.youtube.com/shorts/8CEQ_...
I want politics to be about a better everyday life
YouTube video by Pete Buttigieg
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May 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Every time I hear Pete Buttigieg speak, I'm convinced that he is the best communicator in the Democratic party.
www.youtube.com/shorts/8CEQ_...
www.youtube.com/shorts/8CEQ_...
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What if Africa’s role in shaping AI was not marginalised by entrenched global power structures, but recognised and elevated? Across the continent, our educators and farmers, data scientists and policymakers already have the knowledge, skills, and motivation to co-create AI solutions rooted in ...
AFRICA DAY 2025 OP-ED: Empowering Africa: How education and AI can transform our food systems for the future
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May 25, 2025 at 11:10 AM
What if Africa’s role in shaping AI was not marginalised by entrenched global power structures, but recognised and elevated? Across the continent, our educators and farmers, data scientists and policymakers already have the knowledge, skills, and motivation to co-create AI solutions rooted in ...
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I will never forget that the week Qatar decided to bribe the president of the United States with a plane, CNN decided to focus on the age and health of an ex-president.
Shame.
Shame.
May 15, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I will never forget that the week Qatar decided to bribe the president of the United States with a plane, CNN decided to focus on the age and health of an ex-president.
Shame.
Shame.
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The ABA asked a federal judge in Washington, D.C., to block the Justice Department and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi from canceling $3.2 million in grants used to train lawyers to represent victims of domestic and sexual violence.
#MomSky
#Voices4Victory
www.reuters.com/legal/americ...
#MomSky
#Voices4Victory
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American Bar Association sues US Justice Department, claiming retaliation over grants
The American Bar Association sued the U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday, claiming it illegally terminated federal grants in retaliation for the lawyer organization's public criticism of the Trump administration.
www.reuters.com
April 25, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The ABA asked a federal judge in Washington, D.C., to block the Justice Department and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi from canceling $3.2 million in grants used to train lawyers to represent victims of domestic and sexual violence.
#MomSky
#Voices4Victory
www.reuters.com/legal/americ...
#MomSky
#Voices4Victory
www.reuters.com/legal/americ...
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'Here's Why You Need To Be An Activist—Right. F*cking. Now.'
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March 28, 2025 at 3:03 PM
'Here's Why You Need To Be An Activist—Right. F*cking. Now.'
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/heres-why-...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/heres-why-...
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Its crazy to think that we are still only few months in but so much predictable chaos and stupidity already. Hope all you who refused to vote for Kamala are proud of yourselves right now. 🙄 #HHS
March 28, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Its crazy to think that we are still only few months in but so much predictable chaos and stupidity already. Hope all you who refused to vote for Kamala are proud of yourselves right now. 🙄 #HHS
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👇🤔☮️💙🌊🐕🦺
March 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
👇🤔☮️💙🌊🐕🦺
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When America has your back — the weekly illustration from The Economist
March 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
When America has your back — the weekly illustration from The Economist
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HERO vs ZERO
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
March 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
HERO vs ZERO
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
I'm in a state of shock & still trying to process yesterday's shameful, traitorous debacle in the WH: A DAY THAT WILL LIVE IN INFAMY. Our standing in the world has plummeted overnight, but the repercussions will be felt forevermore.
#SlavaUkraini🇺🇦 #ShameOnUS🇺🇸
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When the last thing we notice is the color of skin
And the first thing we look for is the beauty within
When the sky in the ocean are green and grey
Then We shall be free
Can you name the song?
And the first thing we look for is the beauty within
When the sky in the ocean are green and grey
Then We shall be free
Can you name the song?
February 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
When the last thing we notice is the color of skin
And the first thing we look for is the beauty within
When the sky in the ocean are green and grey
Then We shall be free
Can you name the song?
And the first thing we look for is the beauty within
When the sky in the ocean are green and grey
Then We shall be free
Can you name the song?
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The organization RFK Jr formerly led is actively putting information out stating that the measles vaccine is to blame for this outbreak, not declining vaccination rates.
It’s a lie.
The measles vaccine is both incredibly effective and very safe.
His rhetoric is responsible for these realities.
It’s a lie.
The measles vaccine is both incredibly effective and very safe.
His rhetoric is responsible for these realities.
February 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The organization RFK Jr formerly led is actively putting information out stating that the measles vaccine is to blame for this outbreak, not declining vaccination rates.
It’s a lie.
The measles vaccine is both incredibly effective and very safe.
His rhetoric is responsible for these realities.
It’s a lie.
The measles vaccine is both incredibly effective and very safe.
His rhetoric is responsible for these realities.
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Worst. Episode. EVER.
February 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Worst. Episode. EVER.