MarciaontheBench
@machristie.bsky.social
Artist, gardener, wine & food lover. Of Ukrainian heritage. I stand with Ukraine.
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🇺🇸 J.D. Vance in 2016:
“I never supported Trump—I didn’t like him from the start. He’s a total fraud who just uses people. I might have to vote for Hillary if he had a real shot, but I can’t stand him. He’s toxic and leading the white working class into a dark future.”
“I never supported Trump—I didn’t like him from the start. He’s a total fraud who just uses people. I might have to vote for Hillary if he had a real shot, but I can’t stand him. He’s toxic and leading the white working class into a dark future.”
March 2, 2025 at 11:07 AM
🇺🇸 J.D. Vance in 2016:
“I never supported Trump—I didn’t like him from the start. He’s a total fraud who just uses people. I might have to vote for Hillary if he had a real shot, but I can’t stand him. He’s toxic and leading the white working class into a dark future.”
“I never supported Trump—I didn’t like him from the start. He’s a total fraud who just uses people. I might have to vote for Hillary if he had a real shot, but I can’t stand him. He’s toxic and leading the white working class into a dark future.”
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What a sad state in which we find ourselves. Very good article. Thank you.
Best thing I’ve seen yet about Trump’s threats to Canada.
Why America Can’t Conquer Canada - Macleans.ca
Donald Trump’s nonsensical threats are an attempt to distract from his own country’s self-destruction
macleans.ca
January 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
What a sad state in which we find ourselves. Very good article. Thank you.
Hi out there! Tomorrow I will be shovelling snow. I will not be watching the big deal going down in DC. I will not give the attention that is craved. I will shovel snow all day and if that means I clear out a lot of snow for my neighbours, well that will be fine. Please send this message on.
January 20, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Hi out there! Tomorrow I will be shovelling snow. I will not be watching the big deal going down in DC. I will not give the attention that is craved. I will shovel snow all day and if that means I clear out a lot of snow for my neighbours, well that will be fine. Please send this message on.
Happy New Year Blue Sky. Welcoming 2025, a year with so many great possibilities.
January 1, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Happy New Year Blue Sky. Welcoming 2025, a year with so many great possibilities.
So much spirit and hope in their voices. Love this. Ukrainians will never be defeated. Though the Russians have tried many times, they will never succeed and they will never understand why they cannot destroy the Ukrainian spirit. It is because Russians are without any soul.
Christmas carolers in Kyiv subway during an air raid alert (the subway also functions as a shelter).
📹: _.kristinadoroshenko._/Instagram
📹: _.kristinadoroshenko._/Instagram
December 24, 2024 at 12:07 PM
So much spirit and hope in their voices. Love this. Ukrainians will never be defeated. Though the Russians have tried many times, they will never succeed and they will never understand why they cannot destroy the Ukrainian spirit. It is because Russians are without any soul.
Sorry, I can't "like" this.
Due to the accident with two Volgoneft tankers, about 3,000 tons of fuel oil probably spilled into the Black Sea.
Russians admitted that "Unfortunately, the fuel tanks are damaged in both tankers. About 1,500 tons of fuel oil leaked out of each of them."
Russians admitted that "Unfortunately, the fuel tanks are damaged in both tankers. About 1,500 tons of fuel oil leaked out of each of them."
December 16, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Sorry, I can't "like" this.
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For a brief moment, anyway, America is looking at a huge window of geopolitical opportunity, as Iran and Russia and feeling the squeeze. Put aside how Trump will likely slam that window shut, and enjoy it for a moment.
New from Giselle Donnelly:
New from Giselle Donnelly:
Bad Days for Iran and Russia—But Will the U.S. Seize the Opportunity?
These members of the Axis of Autocrats are weakened and spread too thin.
www.thebulwark.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM
For a brief moment, anyway, America is looking at a huge window of geopolitical opportunity, as Iran and Russia and feeling the squeeze. Put aside how Trump will likely slam that window shut, and enjoy it for a moment.
New from Giselle Donnelly:
New from Giselle Donnelly:
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Russian propagandist Simonyan:
"Of course, victory will be ours. Of course, this whole chaotic world, which is already beginning to smell like the corpse of a dead democracy, does not concern us. We will build what we need at the pace we need. And our task is simply to help our president do it."
"Of course, victory will be ours. Of course, this whole chaotic world, which is already beginning to smell like the corpse of a dead democracy, does not concern us. We will build what we need at the pace we need. And our task is simply to help our president do it."
December 10, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Russian propagandist Simonyan:
"Of course, victory will be ours. Of course, this whole chaotic world, which is already beginning to smell like the corpse of a dead democracy, does not concern us. We will build what we need at the pace we need. And our task is simply to help our president do it."
"Of course, victory will be ours. Of course, this whole chaotic world, which is already beginning to smell like the corpse of a dead democracy, does not concern us. We will build what we need at the pace we need. And our task is simply to help our president do it."
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Today is Human Rights Day. Oleksandra Matviychuk, whose organization was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2022, has been a steadfast advocate for exposing the egregious human rights violations committed by the Russian military in Ukraine. "It turns out there is an immense difference between listening to
December 10, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Today is Human Rights Day. Oleksandra Matviychuk, whose organization was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2022, has been a steadfast advocate for exposing the egregious human rights violations committed by the Russian military in Ukraine. "It turns out there is an immense difference between listening to
Your work is so important! Thank you.
One Russian paper today on Syria: “The whole system of Russia’s Middle East presence has in the blink of an eye turned into a bygone political era. This is a lamentable, agonising fact that can't be denied or understated. But no reason for an emotional outburst.” #ReadingRussia
Steve's Reading Russia - Russian Press Review (10 December 2024)
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
December 10, 2024 at 11:31 AM
Your work is so important! Thank you.
Wonderful report. Thank you!
December 5, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Wonderful report. Thank you!
Anyone else like to play NYT Spelling Bee?
December 2, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Anyone else like to play NYT Spelling Bee?
Thank you Steve. I really appreciate your work.
When the Russian government paper features headlines like “Panic attack for Russia’s currency market” you know there’s a problem. Today’s Russian papers focus on the falling rouble. One paper notes that “news from the currency markets resembled reports from a war zone.” #ReadingRussia
Steve's Reading Russia - Russian Press Review (28 November 2024)
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
November 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Thank you Steve. I really appreciate your work.
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In today’s Russian papers: “The spectre of stagflation isn’t just looming. It’s knocking at the door of Russia’s economy.” Also, prominent political scientist says Russia’s geo-political aim is “…returning Nato to its 1997 borders. We must move towards this goal” #ReadingRussia
Steve's Reading Russia - Russian Press Review (27 November 2024)
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
November 27, 2024 at 7:57 AM
In today’s Russian papers: “The spectre of stagflation isn’t just looming. It’s knocking at the door of Russia’s economy.” Also, prominent political scientist says Russia’s geo-political aim is “…returning Nato to its 1997 borders. We must move towards this goal” #ReadingRussia
Bought paint to touch up walls. Had to break hard to avoid someone. The can flew & splashed white paint on the black car interior. A mess. Fortunately my husband and son came to help. Tip: use alcohol. The paint gods & I were not in sync so I decded to make bread.
November 27, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Bought paint to touch up walls. Had to break hard to avoid someone. The can flew & splashed white paint on the black car interior. A mess. Fortunately my husband and son came to help. Tip: use alcohol. The paint gods & I were not in sync so I decded to make bread.
I just joined and I'm a little lost here. I just want to hang out here. I don't have a lot to say. I like to read posts. I like to follow news and experts. I'm not lonely. I'm interested in the world.
November 25, 2024 at 2:41 AM
I just joined and I'm a little lost here. I just want to hang out here. I don't have a lot to say. I like to read posts. I like to follow news and experts. I'm not lonely. I'm interested in the world.
My first time posting on this site. Now I'm going to start looking for everyone I followed on that other place.
November 19, 2024 at 12:34 PM
My first time posting on this site. Now I'm going to start looking for everyone I followed on that other place.