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“52% of all autocratization episodes become U-Turns, which increases to 73% when focusing on the last 30 years. The vast majority of U-Turns (90%) lead to restored or even improved levels of democracy”

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When autocratization is reversed: episodes of U-Turns since 1900
The world is in a “wave of autocratization.” Yet, recent events in Brazil, the Maldives, and Zambia demonstrate that autocratization can be halted and reversed. This article introduces “U-Turn” as ...
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September 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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he isnt long for this earth with his health
September 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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50% is a coin-flip.
So, we have a coin-flip's chance of things getting better in the aftermath, but a guarantee of some really painful times before then.
September 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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I think Korea is now a democracy, and that this would not be possible without a strong United States throughout the second half of the 20th century.
September 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
"An average U-Turn episode lasts eight years"

USA is f*cked.
“52% of all autocratization episodes become U-Turns, which increases to 73% when focusing on the last 30 years. The vast majority of U-Turns (90%) lead to restored or even improved levels of democracy”

V-Dem data
When autocratization is reversed: episodes of U-Turns since 1900
The world is in a “wave of autocratization.” Yet, recent events in Brazil, the Maldives, and Zambia demonstrate that autocratization can be halted and reversed. This article introduces “U-Turn” as ...
www.tandfonline.com
September 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Bluesky 39 Million! Unstoppable! Inevitable!
September 21, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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No complaints about lake life tonight 🥰
September 20, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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MAGA ambassador Pete Hoosktra is telling Canada that he doesn't like the term "elbows up." He says it's anti-American.
Sorry Pete, your president might be able to fire Jimmy Kimmel but you don't get to tell Canadians how to talk.
Elbows up Mother-stucker.
September 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Canadians are working on making the Canada/US divorce final.

Canada exports to the US have fallen 2%
Canada exports to the UK are up 63%
Canada exports to Europe are up 26%

JP Trasker CBC News
September 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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“"I'm disappointed that I came to Canada — a Canada that it is very, very difficult to find Canadians who are passionate about the American-Canadian relationship,"

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www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
U.S. ambassador 'disappointed' with anti-American sentiment in Canada | CBC News
The U.S. ambassador to Canada is expressing frustration over the anti-American sentiment he sees in this country, including from politicians, after U.S. President Donald Trump hit most of the world wi...
www.cbc.ca
September 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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Buntzen Lake, British Columbia-Canada
www.facebook.com/100095144753...
September 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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This man hates Liberals.
This man hates Canada.
This man hates democracy.
This man hates social programs.
This man hates the media.
This man hates Canadian law.
This man hates Elections Canada.
Sound like someone else you know? #cdnpoli
September 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Allen Lake with a few Canada geese.
September 19, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Hearts Content, Newfoundland Canada #Photography #newfoundland #Canada #northernlights
September 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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US Ambassador threatens to tariff, annex, and bomb Canada if anti-American sentiment doesn't improve
US Ambassador threatens to tariff, annex, and bomb Canada if anti-American sentiment doesn't improve
OTTAWA - U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra has vowed to improve anti-American sentiment he sees in Canada, no matter how many illegal tariffs, forced annexations, or literal bombs it takes to do it.
www.thebeaverton.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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The Democrats are already planning for the next US election, and according to a new report from Axios, they’re positioning Rep.
Democrats given major potential boost in 2028 US Presidential race
www.irishstar.com
September 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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🔥🤩BAVOVNA at Saratov and Novokuibyshevsk oil refineries, 🎉SOF struck LVDS Samara, 💥SBU hit “Zenzevatka” and “Sovkhoznaya-2” stations!

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September 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Archive: https://videosua.osintukraine.com/2025-09_7.html#151404
Obozrevatel.ua

[TRANSLATED MESSAGE]
Address of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

This week has brought the approval of the 19th package of sanctions against Russian aggression closer, and we are awaiting approval....
Page 7 - Sep 2025 @uavideos Ukrainian Video
@uavideos - Ukrainian Video archive.
videosua.osintukraine.com
September 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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As I told @newrepublic.com, "Once last week, twice today, ICE has picked me up and thrown me on the ground. Honestly, it doesn’t compare to what our neighbors who are trapped inside the Broadview processing facility are going through. They’re committing crimes against humanity there."
I’m a Congressional Candidate. I Was Assaulted by ICE.
An interview with Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old Democratic House candidate in Illinois, who was violently thrown to the ground twice at a peaceful protest in Illinois on Friday morning.
newrepublic.com
September 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Prepare For The Worst NASA nasawatch.com/budget/prepa... "Guidance is trickling down inefficiently and those people whose programs and missions – and employment – are nuked by the FY 2026 PBR are still acting as if that worst case scenario is what lies ahead on 1 October 2025." #NASA
Prepare For The Worst NASA
Prepare For The Worst NASA
nasawatch.com
September 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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“Demand a meeting?” Pathetic.

www.politico.com/news/2025/09...
Schumer, Jeffries demand meeting with Trump amid shutdown showdown
The government is set to shut down on Sept. 30.
www.politico.com
September 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Proud to be on the Forbes list of the 250 top lawyers in the United States for the second year in a row. www.forbes.com/lists/top-la...
Forbes 2025 America's Top Lawyers List
The Forbes America's Top 250 Lawyers list highlights the best attorneys in the United States. See which lawyers made the list.
www.forbes.com
September 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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SMITE!!!
Disney Stock Tanks Over Kimmel Ban
SMITE!
www.thegodpodcast.com
September 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM