Archimedes
@fromtherocks.bsky.social
Gazing from the Overton Window - last 'here' 225my ago - ex-CEO intl co - author - earth scientist - hoping the future is delayed. London. And bees.
Edward Hopper would approve
December 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Edward Hopper would approve
Morning @thehistoryguy.bsky.social - have you thought about doing 'rivers through time' as the key ones seem to crop up again and again to shape history
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At the Sambre, Caesar nearly lost everything. What saved his legions wasn’t tactics or technology, but something more human.
The Importance of the Battle of the Sambre
In the summer of 57 BCE, Julius Caesar found himself deep in Belgic territory, his legions stretched thin and unaware of the trap ahead. On the banks of
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November 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Morning @thehistoryguy.bsky.social - have you thought about doing 'rivers through time' as the key ones seem to crop up again and again to shape history
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Twickenham needs rebuilding.
November 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Twickenham needs rebuilding.
If you want to follow an account full of facts then this is for you - Steve is truly excellent.
Someone cited the 1993 Vernon Bogdanor argument for a referendum on Maastricht yesterday, and having gone back and looked, it's just terrible. This guy is supposed to be one of Britain's clever ones.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/why-t...
www.independent.co.uk/voices/why-t...
Why the people should have a vote on Maastricht: The House of Lords
THE PROSPECT of a government mauling by prominent Conservative peers has obscured the most important issue in the Lords' consideration of the European Communities (Amendment) Bill. This is not whether...
www.independent.co.uk
April 5, 2025 at 8:56 AM
If you want to follow an account full of facts then this is for you - Steve is truly excellent.
This is very good
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Time to move on from ‘asinine and inept’ which it is, and try to get to grips with implications. Check out the Asian tariff changes eg vs Latam etc. Trump is setting out to break up the China/Asia supply chains laboriously created in the last 20 odd years 1/4
April 4, 2025 at 8:33 AM
This is very good
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This is a very good read from Krugman
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Paul Krugman on fire here. The chart of the average US tariff rate is astonishing. If you don’t subscribe to his substack (which is largely free) then you’re missing out
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Will Malignant Stupidity Kill the World Economy?
Trump’s tariffs are a disaster. His policy process is worse.
open.substack.com
April 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
This is a very good read from Krugman
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This is very good
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Hi All, sent out this free piece. Trump’s tariffs may or may not be a negotiating ploy (I have my suspicions), but whatever they are, this is a strategic gift to China, which will force US allies and partners in Asia to plan their futures with China and not the USA. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
How To Make US Rivals Stronger: 101
Its As If Trump's Tariffs Are Part Of A Plan To Strengthen China
open.substack.com
April 4, 2025 at 7:50 AM
This is very good
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Dear @primeministeruk.bsky.social please can you bring in related policies for the UK.
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Poland is planning to more than double its military and to train millions of reservists.
“By the end of the year, we want to have a model ready so that every adult male in Poland is trained for war, and so that this reserve is adequate for possible threats,” Tusk said
“By the end of the year, we want to have a model ready so that every adult male in Poland is trained for war, and so that this reserve is adequate for possible threats,” Tusk said
Poland gears up for war
Warsaw is already spending big on defense. Now it needs the manpower.
www.politico.eu
March 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Dear @primeministeruk.bsky.social please can you bring in related policies for the UK.
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Morning @timoconnorbl.bsky.social @aphclarkson.bsky.social - didn't want to barge into your chat with dag
Can I ask if your views of US intentions are based on reading the project 2025 doc?
I have a different view of their intentions but have not read that so was wondering if I must...
Can I ask if your views of US intentions are based on reading the project 2025 doc?
I have a different view of their intentions but have not read that so was wondering if I must...
March 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Morning @timoconnorbl.bsky.social @aphclarkson.bsky.social - didn't want to barge into your chat with dag
Can I ask if your views of US intentions are based on reading the project 2025 doc?
I have a different view of their intentions but have not read that so was wondering if I must...
Can I ask if your views of US intentions are based on reading the project 2025 doc?
I have a different view of their intentions but have not read that so was wondering if I must...
Morning @t0nyyates.bsky.social - do you know of a Laffer curve available anywhere showing current positions of say top 20 economies?
My feeling is UK is maxxed out 🤔
My feeling is UK is maxxed out 🤔
March 26, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Morning @t0nyyates.bsky.social - do you know of a Laffer curve available anywhere showing current positions of say top 20 economies?
My feeling is UK is maxxed out 🤔
My feeling is UK is maxxed out 🤔
Hello @davidallengreen.bsky.social
I hate to raise Article 50 😉 ...
... but is there something similar for a state to secede from the US Union...or is it effectively a one-way street?
Did the founding fathers consider this?
Is there a legal process?
No doubt this not an original question!
I hate to raise Article 50 😉 ...
... but is there something similar for a state to secede from the US Union...or is it effectively a one-way street?
Did the founding fathers consider this?
Is there a legal process?
No doubt this not an original question!
March 16, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Hello @davidallengreen.bsky.social
I hate to raise Article 50 😉 ...
... but is there something similar for a state to secede from the US Union...or is it effectively a one-way street?
Did the founding fathers consider this?
Is there a legal process?
No doubt this not an original question!
I hate to raise Article 50 😉 ...
... but is there something similar for a state to secede from the US Union...or is it effectively a one-way street?
Did the founding fathers consider this?
Is there a legal process?
No doubt this not an original question!
Proof we have passed peak intelligence surely.
einstein sent this to curie in 1911 when she was being harassed by tabloids. it contains everything you’d want in such a letter:
(1) your haters are trash
(2) you’re a baller, a true queen
(3) i have determined the statistical law of motion of the diatomic molecule in planck’s radiation field 🧪⚛️
(1) your haters are trash
(2) you’re a baller, a true queen
(3) i have determined the statistical law of motion of the diatomic molecule in planck’s radiation field 🧪⚛️
March 15, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Proof we have passed peak intelligence surely.
⚡️Russia will not agree to a 30-day ceasefire because it will just enable Ukraine to regroup and rearm - Russian MP Viktor Sobolev.
He added that a temporary ceasefire is unacceptable and only plays into Ukraine's hands.
He added that a temporary ceasefire is unacceptable and only plays into Ukraine's hands.
March 11, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Hello @ldfreedman.bsky.social
China appears quiet atm...
What are the chances a US/R/C 'spheres of influence' mega-deal is being discussed round the back to 'settle everything'? UA part of this.
Stop all conflict (in theory)
Share econ benefits ('minerals deals')
Cut militaries by 30% (START)
China appears quiet atm...
What are the chances a US/R/C 'spheres of influence' mega-deal is being discussed round the back to 'settle everything'? UA part of this.
Stop all conflict (in theory)
Share econ benefits ('minerals deals')
Cut militaries by 30% (START)
March 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Hello @ldfreedman.bsky.social
China appears quiet atm...
What are the chances a US/R/C 'spheres of influence' mega-deal is being discussed round the back to 'settle everything'? UA part of this.
Stop all conflict (in theory)
Share econ benefits ('minerals deals')
Cut militaries by 30% (START)
China appears quiet atm...
What are the chances a US/R/C 'spheres of influence' mega-deal is being discussed round the back to 'settle everything'? UA part of this.
Stop all conflict (in theory)
Share econ benefits ('minerals deals')
Cut militaries by 30% (START)
Reposted by Archimedes
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
Reposted by Archimedes
Norway is considering using its €1.7 trillion sovereign fund to boost support for Ukraine
www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
Norway rethinks €1.7 trillion sovereign fund to boost support for Ukraine - Euractiv
The Nordic country has so far spent €3.35 billion on aid to Ukraine, paling in comparison to its Nordic counterparts Denmark and Sweden.
www.euractiv.com
March 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Norway is considering using its €1.7 trillion sovereign fund to boost support for Ukraine
www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
www.euractiv.com/section/poli...
Reposted by Archimedes
Good line up in London today
🇬🇧 Starmer
🇺🇦 Zelenskyy
🇫🇷 Macron
🇩🇪 Scholz
🇮🇹 Meloni
🇨🇦 Trudeau
🇪🇸 Sánchez
🇵🇱 Tusk
🇩🇰 Frederiksen
🇳🇴 Støre
🇫🇮 Stubb
🇸🇪 Kristersson
🇳🇱 Schoof
🇨🇿 Fiala
🇷🇴 Bolojan
🇹🇷 Fidan
🇪🇺 Von der Leyen
🇪🇺 Costa
NATO’s Mark Rutte
🇬🇧 Starmer
🇺🇦 Zelenskyy
🇫🇷 Macron
🇩🇪 Scholz
🇮🇹 Meloni
🇨🇦 Trudeau
🇪🇸 Sánchez
🇵🇱 Tusk
🇩🇰 Frederiksen
🇳🇴 Støre
🇫🇮 Stubb
🇸🇪 Kristersson
🇳🇱 Schoof
🇨🇿 Fiala
🇷🇴 Bolojan
🇹🇷 Fidan
🇪🇺 Von der Leyen
🇪🇺 Costa
NATO’s Mark Rutte
March 2, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Good line up in London today
🇬🇧 Starmer
🇺🇦 Zelenskyy
🇫🇷 Macron
🇩🇪 Scholz
🇮🇹 Meloni
🇨🇦 Trudeau
🇪🇸 Sánchez
🇵🇱 Tusk
🇩🇰 Frederiksen
🇳🇴 Støre
🇫🇮 Stubb
🇸🇪 Kristersson
🇳🇱 Schoof
🇨🇿 Fiala
🇷🇴 Bolojan
🇹🇷 Fidan
🇪🇺 Von der Leyen
🇪🇺 Costa
NATO’s Mark Rutte
🇬🇧 Starmer
🇺🇦 Zelenskyy
🇫🇷 Macron
🇩🇪 Scholz
🇮🇹 Meloni
🇨🇦 Trudeau
🇪🇸 Sánchez
🇵🇱 Tusk
🇩🇰 Frederiksen
🇳🇴 Støre
🇫🇮 Stubb
🇸🇪 Kristersson
🇳🇱 Schoof
🇨🇿 Fiala
🇷🇴 Bolojan
🇹🇷 Fidan
🇪🇺 Von der Leyen
🇪🇺 Costa
NATO’s Mark Rutte
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Very good...👀...from 'worst case scenario' 20 mins in and the China question at 46 mins...
Very good...👀...from 'worst case scenario' 20 mins in and the China question at 46 mins...
378. TRUMP VS. ZELENSKY: OVAL OFFICE SHOWDOWN
The Rest Is Politics · Episode
open.spotify.com
March 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM
open.spotify.com/episode/2cpw...
Very good...👀...from 'worst case scenario' 20 mins in and the China question at 46 mins...
Very good...👀...from 'worst case scenario' 20 mins in and the China question at 46 mins...
Morning @davidallengreen.bsky.social
Thank you for that
New thinking - at tomorrows meeting all EuroScandi countries announce the raising of a defence tax based on wealth - to prevent people moving money from A-B - if you live in Europe you pay this tax - plus raise defence tax from all visitors.
Thank you for that
New thinking - at tomorrows meeting all EuroScandi countries announce the raising of a defence tax based on wealth - to prevent people moving money from A-B - if you live in Europe you pay this tax - plus raise defence tax from all visitors.
March 1, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Morning @davidallengreen.bsky.social
Thank you for that
New thinking - at tomorrows meeting all EuroScandi countries announce the raising of a defence tax based on wealth - to prevent people moving money from A-B - if you live in Europe you pay this tax - plus raise defence tax from all visitors.
Thank you for that
New thinking - at tomorrows meeting all EuroScandi countries announce the raising of a defence tax based on wealth - to prevent people moving money from A-B - if you live in Europe you pay this tax - plus raise defence tax from all visitors.
It would be a good time to read this for anyone seeking to better understand Russia.
February 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
It would be a good time to read this for anyone seeking to better understand Russia.
Perhaps @primeministeruk.bsky.social you feel he faced a little of Petain's choices having watched today?
He's not a Petain is he?
Who are you?
He's not a Petain is he?
Who are you?
February 28, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Perhaps @primeministeruk.bsky.social you feel he faced a little of Petain's choices having watched today?
He's not a Petain is he?
Who are you?
He's not a Petain is he?
Who are you?
Bridge! Bridge!
Has anyone got a Bridge?
Has anyone got a Bridge?
February 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Bridge! Bridge!
Has anyone got a Bridge?
Has anyone got a Bridge?
Zelenskyy is a hero - turns out there is a man who can't be intimidated - even in the arena.
Churchill standing right behind him.
Slava Ukraini!
Churchill standing right behind him.
Slava Ukraini!
February 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Zelenskyy is a hero - turns out there is a man who can't be intimidated - even in the arena.
Churchill standing right behind him.
Slava Ukraini!
Churchill standing right behind him.
Slava Ukraini!
Dear @primeministeruk.bsky.social
Sorry but this is nowhere near enough.
3% now and 5% by 2030.
Restructure UK required during this period.
Start cross-party work now.
Sorry but this is nowhere near enough.
3% now and 5% by 2030.
Restructure UK required during this period.
Start cross-party work now.
February 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Dear @primeministeruk.bsky.social
Sorry but this is nowhere near enough.
3% now and 5% by 2030.
Restructure UK required during this period.
Start cross-party work now.
Sorry but this is nowhere near enough.
3% now and 5% by 2030.
Restructure UK required during this period.
Start cross-party work now.