Hans Royer
@hansroyer.com
Retired and currently residing in northern California.
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We join Veterans For Peace to call on all veterans and allies to reclaim #ArmisticeDay as a day of truth and resistance.
We honor those who perished in wars, the living who suffer the brutality of empire at home and abroad, and those service members who question unlawful orders.
We honor those who perished in wars, the living who suffer the brutality of empire at home and abroad, and those service members who question unlawful orders.
November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
We join Veterans For Peace to call on all veterans and allies to reclaim #ArmisticeDay as a day of truth and resistance.
We honor those who perished in wars, the living who suffer the brutality of empire at home and abroad, and those service members who question unlawful orders.
We honor those who perished in wars, the living who suffer the brutality of empire at home and abroad, and those service members who question unlawful orders.
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Despite vile Islamophobic campaigning, Muslims won historic victories in NY and VA, the targets of the 9/11 attacks
Perhaps Trump hasn’t permanently halted America’s slow march towards a true multi-ethnic democracy
Perhaps Trump hasn’t permanently halted America’s slow march towards a true multi-ethnic democracy
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Despite vile Islamophobic campaigning, Muslims won historic victories in NY and VA, the targets of the 9/11 attacks
Perhaps Trump hasn’t permanently halted America’s slow march towards a true multi-ethnic democracy
Perhaps Trump hasn’t permanently halted America’s slow march towards a true multi-ethnic democracy
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Dick Cheney's greatest achievement is avoiding being charged with war crimes by the International Criminal Court in the Hague.
November 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Dick Cheney's greatest achievement is avoiding being charged with war crimes by the International Criminal Court in the Hague.
This morning, after a restart of my Mac mini, all of the apps on the Dock decided to launch themselves after I logged in, even though the box to reopen apps was unselected. In any case, all of the apps had been shut down prior to restart.
November 1, 2025 at 1:50 PM
This morning, after a restart of my Mac mini, all of the apps on the Dock decided to launch themselves after I logged in, even though the box to reopen apps was unselected. In any case, all of the apps had been shut down prior to restart.
Blessed Samhain to all my Wiccan friends, here and in the Summerland.
October 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Blessed Samhain to all my Wiccan friends, here and in the Summerland.
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I think the 'King Trump defecates on America from his jet' video should be played and replayed at every opportunity, and in one Dem ad after another.
I know MAGAcore thinks it's funny, but I think most other people are still, even at this late date, shocked by its crudity. It cuts through the noise
I know MAGAcore thinks it's funny, but I think most other people are still, even at this late date, shocked by its crudity. It cuts through the noise
October 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
I think the 'King Trump defecates on America from his jet' video should be played and replayed at every opportunity, and in one Dem ad after another.
I know MAGAcore thinks it's funny, but I think most other people are still, even at this late date, shocked by its crudity. It cuts through the noise
I know MAGAcore thinks it's funny, but I think most other people are still, even at this late date, shocked by its crudity. It cuts through the noise
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I should be used to it by now, but it's really weird to live in a country run by a gross pig
October 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
I should be used to it by now, but it's really weird to live in a country run by a gross pig
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Astonishing advance by the Greens, astonishing implosion of Labour. When will Starmer's government get the message that it is destroying its base with deeply unpopular, rightwing policies?
By chasing Reform, it legitimises the far right while delegitimising itself.
By chasing Reform, it legitimises the far right while delegitimising itself.
Latest poll puts Greens just two points behind Labour. When I said we weren't here to be disappointed in Labour but to replace them, I meant it.
Join us and let's make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Join us and let's make hope normal again.
join.greenparty.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Astonishing advance by the Greens, astonishing implosion of Labour. When will Starmer's government get the message that it is destroying its base with deeply unpopular, rightwing policies?
By chasing Reform, it legitimises the far right while delegitimising itself.
By chasing Reform, it legitimises the far right while delegitimising itself.
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Greta Thunberg, deported to Greece, says the targeting of the Sumud Flotilla is "not the story" @teenvogue.com — instead, she says:
"Israel once again violated international humanitarian law by preventing aid from getting into Gaza while people are being starved.”
"Israel once again violated international humanitarian law by preventing aid from getting into Gaza while people are being starved.”
Greta Thunberg On Her Detention: I'm "Not The Story" — It's Israel Violating International Humanitarian Law
“I could talk for a very, very long time about our mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment. Trust me. But that is not the story.”
www.teenvogue.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Greta Thunberg, deported to Greece, says the targeting of the Sumud Flotilla is "not the story" @teenvogue.com — instead, she says:
"Israel once again violated international humanitarian law by preventing aid from getting into Gaza while people are being starved.”
"Israel once again violated international humanitarian law by preventing aid from getting into Gaza while people are being starved.”
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Free Greta Thunberg and the rest of the illegally detained flotilla activists.
October 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Free Greta Thunberg and the rest of the illegally detained flotilla activists.
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Israel is piling crime on top of crime on top of crime.
No wonder it is determined to bring down the entire edifice of international humanitarian law - it's the only hope of protecting itself from consequences.
Btw: the allegations are significantly worse than bedbugs.
No wonder it is determined to bring down the entire edifice of international humanitarian law - it's the only hope of protecting itself from consequences.
Btw: the allegations are significantly worse than bedbugs.
Greta Thunberg says she is being detained by Israel in cell ‘infested with bedbugs’
Greta Thunberg says she is being detained by Israel in cell ‘infested with bedbugs’
Exclusive: Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water
Environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg has told Swedish officials she is being subjected to harsh treatment in Israeli custody after her detention and removal from a flotilla carrying aid to Gaza, according to correspondence seen by the Guardian.
According to the correspondence, Israeli forces are also reported by another detainee to have taken photographs where Thunberg was allegedly forced to hold flags. The identity of the flags are unknown. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Israel is piling crime on top of crime on top of crime.
No wonder it is determined to bring down the entire edifice of international humanitarian law - it's the only hope of protecting itself from consequences.
Btw: the allegations are significantly worse than bedbugs.
No wonder it is determined to bring down the entire edifice of international humanitarian law - it's the only hope of protecting itself from consequences.
Btw: the allegations are significantly worse than bedbugs.
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Sad news about such a pioneer and legend who did so much for animal protection and scientific research - and was the very best of us. RIP
October 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Sad news about such a pioneer and legend who did so much for animal protection and scientific research - and was the very best of us. RIP
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It's not fascist to call fascists fascist.
It's not "dehumanizing" to say that terrorizing entire groups of people - which ICE does - is evil.
No executive order can change these facts.
However, people *can* mess things up for fascists by standing up for community and truth. Like this.
It's not "dehumanizing" to say that terrorizing entire groups of people - which ICE does - is evil.
No executive order can change these facts.
However, people *can* mess things up for fascists by standing up for community and truth. Like this.
"No hate, no fear! Immigrants are welcome here!"
Absolutely massive crowd at the New Yorkers Against ICE march. Blocks long!
Absolutely massive crowd at the New Yorkers Against ICE march. Blocks long!
September 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM
It's not fascist to call fascists fascist.
It's not "dehumanizing" to say that terrorizing entire groups of people - which ICE does - is evil.
No executive order can change these facts.
However, people *can* mess things up for fascists by standing up for community and truth. Like this.
It's not "dehumanizing" to say that terrorizing entire groups of people - which ICE does - is evil.
No executive order can change these facts.
However, people *can* mess things up for fascists by standing up for community and truth. Like this.
#RIP Danny Thompson – bassist for Pentangle, the best (maybe only) jazz-folk fusion band and collaborator with Richard Thompson (no relation*) among many contributions to music over the years.
*RT fans will understand the reference.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
*RT fans will understand the reference.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
From Kate Bush to Pentangle to T-Rex, the late Danny Thompson’s musical brilliance knew no bounds
The bassist, who has died aged 86, was an extraordinary and wildly versatile presence in British music, bringing his personality into everything he played
www.theguardian.com
September 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
#RIP Danny Thompson – bassist for Pentangle, the best (maybe only) jazz-folk fusion band and collaborator with Richard Thompson (no relation*) among many contributions to music over the years.
*RT fans will understand the reference.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
*RT fans will understand the reference.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/s...
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I guess we should thank Donald Trump for making the relationship between fossil fuels and fascism explicit.
September 24, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I guess we should thank Donald Trump for making the relationship between fossil fuels and fascism explicit.
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The headlines should be, but won't be:
"Trump embarrasses himself and the US in incoherent, rambling, shameful speech at the UN"
"Trump embarrasses himself and the US in incoherent, rambling, shameful speech at the UN"
September 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The headlines should be, but won't be:
"Trump embarrasses himself and the US in incoherent, rambling, shameful speech at the UN"
"Trump embarrasses himself and the US in incoherent, rambling, shameful speech at the UN"
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If you told me I could have a great review of my new book from the NYT or from Cory Doctorow, I'd take the latter in a heartbeat
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Pluralistic: The enshittification of solar (and how to stop it) (23 Sep 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
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September 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
If you told me I could have a great review of my new book from the NYT or from Cory Doctorow, I'd take the latter in a heartbeat
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It's not just that Trump is a con man.
It's that so many people are easily and happily conned.
It's that so many people are easily and happily conned.
September 22, 2025 at 11:46 PM
It's not just that Trump is a con man.
It's that so many people are easily and happily conned.
It's that so many people are easily and happily conned.
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Apparently, it’s socially unacceptable to compare anyone or anything to Hitler.
Mention Hitler, and you’ll be shouted down with a chorus of “Godwin’s Law”.
Well sod that.
Until we start comparing Trump to Hitler, we’re unprepared for what is barrelling towards us. 🧵1/4
Mention Hitler, and you’ll be shouted down with a chorus of “Godwin’s Law”.
Well sod that.
Until we start comparing Trump to Hitler, we’re unprepared for what is barrelling towards us. 🧵1/4
September 22, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Apparently, it’s socially unacceptable to compare anyone or anything to Hitler.
Mention Hitler, and you’ll be shouted down with a chorus of “Godwin’s Law”.
Well sod that.
Until we start comparing Trump to Hitler, we’re unprepared for what is barrelling towards us. 🧵1/4
Mention Hitler, and you’ll be shouted down with a chorus of “Godwin’s Law”.
Well sod that.
Until we start comparing Trump to Hitler, we’re unprepared for what is barrelling towards us. 🧵1/4
While V for Vendetta is one of my favorite movies, I wasn't hoping to be living it out during my later years.*
September 19, 2025 at 12:31 PM
While V for Vendetta is one of my favorite movies, I wasn't hoping to be living it out during my later years.*
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anti-anti-fascist feels like it should have a one-word synonym
September 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
anti-anti-fascist feels like it should have a one-word synonym