Martina Gajewski
@magaje.bsky.social
High school teacher English and Maths, adult education, Quality Management (Uni KL), avid hiker, sports loving, culture freak, European living in Cologne, #IStandwith #CiviliansInGaza
"Liberal political network MeidasTouch said, "Trump rages that Henry Cuellar didn’t pay him back for a pardon by switching parties, blasting Cuellar for a 'lack of LOYALTY.' In other words, Trump admits he was trying to use his pardon power to buy Republicans a House seat.""
Donald Trump made a comment on Sunday that numerous observers say showed the president's intention to bribe a congressman.
'This is incredible': Internet stunned by Trump's Sunday effort to 'bribe' a congressman
Donald Trump made a comment on Sunday that numerous observers say showed the president's intention to bribe a congressman.Trump this weekend lashed out at Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) after learning that the lawmaker – whom he had pardoned this week following bribery and conspiracy charges – still plan...
bit.ly
December 8, 2025 at 3:57 AM
"Liberal political network MeidasTouch said, "Trump rages that Henry Cuellar didn’t pay him back for a pardon by switching parties, blasting Cuellar for a 'lack of LOYALTY.' In other words, Trump admits he was trying to use his pardon power to buy Republicans a House seat.""
"George Washington University law professor Laura Dickinson (...) puts it plainly: “In an armed conflict, the intentional killing of a protected person—someone who is a civilian or a person who is ‘hors de combat’ because they have laid down their arms or are shipwrecked at sea—is a war crime.”"
December 8, 2025 at 3:08 AM
"George Washington University law professor Laura Dickinson (...) puts it plainly: “In an armed conflict, the intentional killing of a protected person—someone who is a civilian or a person who is ‘hors de combat’ because they have laid down their arms or are shipwrecked at sea—is a war crime.”"
Excellent analysis by a great historian. A must read for everone who is interested in what's going on in America these days.
What is next for MAGA?
I wrote about the MAGA civil war, the dynamics shaping this ugly struggle for supremacy on the Right, what Trumpism without Trump might look like, and why MAGA is likely to emerge more ideological and more radical.
Some thoughts from my new piece for @zeit.de:
I wrote about the MAGA civil war, the dynamics shaping this ugly struggle for supremacy on the Right, what Trumpism without Trump might look like, and why MAGA is likely to emerge more ideological and more radical.
Some thoughts from my new piece for @zeit.de:
MAGA: Wie MAGA um die Zeit nach Trump kämpft
Donald Trumps Macht über seine Bewegung wird rissig. Sie streitet schon jetzt, wer nach ihm kommt – und zwar auf ihre Art: Die Rede ist vom MAGA-Bürgerkrieg.
www.zeit.de
December 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Excellent analysis by a great historian. A must read for everone who is interested in what's going on in America these days.
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The baroque corruption schemes playing out in America and Russia completely outclass the kickback scandal in Ukraine.
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trumpian Corruption Is Worse Than Ukrainian Corruption
The people of Ukraine want an honest government, even as American and Russian kleptocrats circle their country.
www.theatlantic.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The baroque corruption schemes playing out in America and Russia completely outclass the kickback scandal in Ukraine.
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Excellent talk, entertaining and informative.
Hegseth's war crime spree. Trump's pardons and prosecutions. A big blue wave on the horizon. We break down the week's biggest stories on today's Coffee Klatch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUUA...
The “Peace President” Kills Again | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
YouTube video by Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Excellent talk, entertaining and informative.
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84 years ago today: Pearl Harbor, the culmination and consequence of two decades of retreat into isolationism, nationalism, nativism, protectionism, and a refusal to defend democracy and confront the dictators.
We have started down that path again.
conversationswithbillkristol.org/conversation...
We have started down that path again.
conversationswithbillkristol.org/conversation...
Robert Kagan: Trump's Foreign Policy & The New World Disorder
On Trump’s foreign policy and the new world disorder
conversationswithbillkristol.org
December 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
84 years ago today: Pearl Harbor, the culmination and consequence of two decades of retreat into isolationism, nationalism, nativism, protectionism, and a refusal to defend democracy and confront the dictators.
We have started down that path again.
conversationswithbillkristol.org/conversation...
We have started down that path again.
conversationswithbillkristol.org/conversation...
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Trump's second term eviscerated regulatory autonomy. They even randomly fired Democratic commissioners.
This corruption WILL kill people and cause generational public harm, but it continues to receive less attention in the press than whatever brainfart Sam Altman has each morning
This corruption WILL kill people and cause generational public harm, but it continues to receive less attention in the press than whatever brainfart Sam Altman has each morning
NEW: SCOTUS will hear arguments Monday on Trump’s attempt to fire the last Democratic FTC commissioner. A ruling for the president could dangerously expand his control over agencies regulating the economy, stock market, campaign finance and communications.
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments In Trump’s Bid for Total Control of Government
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Trump's second term eviscerated regulatory autonomy. They even randomly fired Democratic commissioners.
This corruption WILL kill people and cause generational public harm, but it continues to receive less attention in the press than whatever brainfart Sam Altman has each morning
This corruption WILL kill people and cause generational public harm, but it continues to receive less attention in the press than whatever brainfart Sam Altman has each morning
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Elon Musk has tweeted nonstop about white babies, white genocide, population decline, and fertility rates for the past week.
This is what it's all about, folks. The supervillain plot is tweeted in real time.
White supremacy. Fear. Anxiety. Hatred. A loathing of diversity.
This is what it's all about, folks. The supervillain plot is tweeted in real time.
White supremacy. Fear. Anxiety. Hatred. A loathing of diversity.
December 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Elon Musk has tweeted nonstop about white babies, white genocide, population decline, and fertility rates for the past week.
This is what it's all about, folks. The supervillain plot is tweeted in real time.
White supremacy. Fear. Anxiety. Hatred. A loathing of diversity.
This is what it's all about, folks. The supervillain plot is tweeted in real time.
White supremacy. Fear. Anxiety. Hatred. A loathing of diversity.
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India gave Russia's leader a warm welcome in his first visit since his country invaded Ukraine. The visit in part signaled India's defiance of the U.S., which has punished New Delhi for buying Russian oil. n.pr/4rKPcqM
Putin and Modi expand India-Russia economic ties in talks in New Delhi
India gave Russia's leader a warm welcome in his first visit since his country invaded Ukraine. The visit in part signaled India's defiance of the U.S., which has punished New Delhi for buying Russian oil.
n.pr
December 6, 2025 at 2:55 AM
India gave Russia's leader a warm welcome in his first visit since his country invaded Ukraine. The visit in part signaled India's defiance of the U.S., which has punished New Delhi for buying Russian oil. n.pr/4rKPcqM
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NEW: Rep. Jamie Raskin had his security boosted this week after a pardoned Jan. 6 defendant convicted of threatening him and Obama was allegedly spotted near his home Monday.
Just the latest in a string of security incidents rattling Capitol Hill
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/12/04/j...
Just the latest in a string of security incidents rattling Capitol Hill
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/12/04/j...
Scoop: Security upped for Rep. Jamie Raskin after alleged incident involving Jan. 6 defendent
A man convicted of threatening Raskin and Obama was allegedly recording video near the congressman's home.
www.axios.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
NEW: Rep. Jamie Raskin had his security boosted this week after a pardoned Jan. 6 defendant convicted of threatening him and Obama was allegedly spotted near his home Monday.
Just the latest in a string of security incidents rattling Capitol Hill
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/12/04/j...
Just the latest in a string of security incidents rattling Capitol Hill
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/12/04/j...
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Apologies for yelling, but—
ERIC TRUMP'S NET WORTH HAS INCREASED BY ABOUT $360 MILLION IN THE PAST YEAR.
ERIC TRUMP'S NET WORTH HAS INCREASED BY ABOUT $360 MILLION IN THE PAST YEAR.
New: “Eric Trump Has Gotten 10 Times Richer Since Dad’s Election”
@kylekhanmullins.bsky.social for @forbes.com
@kylekhanmullins.bsky.social for @forbes.com
Here’s How Much Eric Trump Is Worth
Crypto took the real estate heir’s fortune and supersized it, briefly making the president’s second-oldest son a billionaire in early September.
www.forbes.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Apologies for yelling, but—
ERIC TRUMP'S NET WORTH HAS INCREASED BY ABOUT $360 MILLION IN THE PAST YEAR.
ERIC TRUMP'S NET WORTH HAS INCREASED BY ABOUT $360 MILLION IN THE PAST YEAR.
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Hegseth, former Fox News host, known drunk, with 3 marriages, documented spousal abuse whose own mother warned he was dangerous to a 4- star admiral:
“Obey my orders or else.”
“Obey my orders or else.”
Exclusive: The four-star admiral in charge of Caribbean operations had concerns about the legality of the boat strikes. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked him to retire shortly after they started.
Hegseth Asked Top Admiral to Resign After Months of Discord
The relationship between the Pentagon chief and military leader had been rocky since Trump’s inauguration.
on.wsj.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Hegseth, former Fox News host, known drunk, with 3 marriages, documented spousal abuse whose own mother warned he was dangerous to a 4- star admiral:
“Obey my orders or else.”
“Obey my orders or else.”
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Hier der ganze Text: www.zeit.de/2025/52/gehe...
Schattendiplomatie in Abu Dhabi: Die geheimen Treffen der deutsch-russischen Freunde
Frühere deutsche Spitzenpolitiker und Lobbyisten knüpfen in Abu Dhabi enge Kontakte mit Kreml-Vertrauten. Sogar ein Besuch in Deutschland ist nun wohl geplant.
www.zeit.de
December 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Hier der ganze Text: www.zeit.de/2025/52/gehe...
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ICE detain U.S. citizen woman driving to work—dressed in full medical scrubs.
"I’m a U.S. citizen, please help me!" she cries. "Why are you doing this to me?"
Woman was dragged out of car, tackled to ground & handcuffed. #cdnpoli
"I’m a U.S. citizen, please help me!" she cries. "Why are you doing this to me?"
Woman was dragged out of car, tackled to ground & handcuffed. #cdnpoli
December 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM
ICE detain U.S. citizen woman driving to work—dressed in full medical scrubs.
"I’m a U.S. citizen, please help me!" she cries. "Why are you doing this to me?"
Woman was dragged out of car, tackled to ground & handcuffed. #cdnpoli
"I’m a U.S. citizen, please help me!" she cries. "Why are you doing this to me?"
Woman was dragged out of car, tackled to ground & handcuffed. #cdnpoli
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RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women". #cdnpoli
Three out of five men in this clip have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state.
Three out of five men in this clip have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state.
December 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women". #cdnpoli
Three out of five men in this clip have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state.
Three out of five men in this clip have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state.
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Dans l’échange publié par Bloomberg, Steve Witkoff, émissaire spécial de la Maison Blanche, ne ressemble ni à un négociateur neutre ni à un diplomate aguerri. Il apparaît plutôt comme le coach du Kremlin, indiquant comment Poutine doit flatter Trump pour mieux le convaincre.
Négociations sur l’Ukraine : Steve Witkoff, l’homme qui murmurait à l’oreille du Kremlin
Les échanges de ce fidèle de Donald Trump avec l’administration russe révèlent les méthodes du milliardaire devenu émissaire spécial de la Maison Blanche, symbolisant une diplomatie taillée sur mesure pour l’ego du président américain.
www.liberation.fr
November 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Dans l’échange publié par Bloomberg, Steve Witkoff, émissaire spécial de la Maison Blanche, ne ressemble ni à un négociateur neutre ni à un diplomate aguerri. Il apparaît plutôt comme le coach du Kremlin, indiquant comment Poutine doit flatter Trump pour mieux le convaincre.
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Before Witkoff meets with Putin again, I wish he'd stop in Kyiv and meet some mothers who lost their sons & daughters fighting against Putin's invading army on the frontline, or talk with some kids who lost their grandmas in Putin's drone attacks, or meet some warriors without limbs...
November 26, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Before Witkoff meets with Putin again, I wish he'd stop in Kyiv and meet some mothers who lost their sons & daughters fighting against Putin's invading army on the frontline, or talk with some kids who lost their grandmas in Putin's drone attacks, or meet some warriors without limbs...
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Medicare has negotiated lower prices for 15 new drugs, including Ozempic.
This comes despite Trump pushing to repeal the law that made this possible — the Inflation Reduction Act — and his Big Ugly Bill exempting other high-price drugs from negotiations altogether.
This comes despite Trump pushing to repeal the law that made this possible — the Inflation Reduction Act — and his Big Ugly Bill exempting other high-price drugs from negotiations altogether.
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Medicare has negotiated lower prices for 15 new drugs, including Ozempic.
This comes despite Trump pushing to repeal the law that made this possible — the Inflation Reduction Act — and his Big Ugly Bill exempting other high-price drugs from negotiations altogether.
This comes despite Trump pushing to repeal the law that made this possible — the Inflation Reduction Act — and his Big Ugly Bill exempting other high-price drugs from negotiations altogether.
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Never forget this day, February 28, 2025, when an American president abused and betrayed a democratic ally in the midst of a barbaric war with Russia. This grotesque stain will never wash away.
February 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Never forget this day, February 28, 2025, when an American president abused and betrayed a democratic ally in the midst of a barbaric war with Russia. This grotesque stain will never wash away.
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“…the notion that there might be false labels could give any bad actor the ability to claim they’ve been mislabeled…the final post-truthification of a platform that long ago pivoted [to what] journalist Peter Pomerantsev [describes in] post-Soviet Russia: Nothing is true and everything is possible.”
I wrote about the fake account blowup on X this weekend. A genuine post-truth nightmare and proof that these companies have polluted their platforms so thoroughly and traded reality for profit that they've undermined the very idea of what the internet is supposed to be.
That MAGA Account Might Be a Troll From Pakistan
How X blew up its own platform with a new location feature
www.theatlantic.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
“…the notion that there might be false labels could give any bad actor the ability to claim they’ve been mislabeled…the final post-truthification of a platform that long ago pivoted [to what] journalist Peter Pomerantsev [describes in] post-Soviet Russia: Nothing is true and everything is possible.”
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Oops! One account boosted by Trump this weekend promoted banning Ilhan Omar from office. The account is based in Africa.
meidasnews.com/news/trump-a...
meidasnews.com/news/trump-a...
Trump Amplified Foreign-Based Accounts This Weekend
One account boosted by Trump promoted banning Ilhan Omar from office. The account is based in Africa.
meidasnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Oops! One account boosted by Trump this weekend promoted banning Ilhan Omar from office. The account is based in Africa.
meidasnews.com/news/trump-a...
meidasnews.com/news/trump-a...
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Caving to Putin isn’t strength. It’s weakness. And it signals to every dictator watching that aggression pays.
November 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Caving to Putin isn’t strength. It’s weakness. And it signals to every dictator watching that aggression pays.
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Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Our Economy Is in Danger. Here’s Why
Robert Reich
youtu.be
November 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Around 70% of the U.S. economy depends on consumer spending. As wealth concentrates in the richest 10%, the rest of America can’t afford to buy enough to keep the economy running.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
This is a huge problem — and even America’s most powerful CEOs are starting to sound the alarm.
Excellent, thanks @golod.bsky.social
Russland führt seit 2014 Krieg gegen die Ukraine. 2022 hat Russland seinen Krieg ausgeweitet. Durch die Beschäftigung mit der Geschichte erklärt sich, warum die Ukraine nichts unterschreiben kann, was einen weiteren Überfall Russlands wahrscheinlich macht.
Weltspiegel extra: 10 Jahre Krieg – Wie die Ukraine für ihre Freiheit kämpft - hier anschauen
Krieg in der Ukraine. Im Februar dieses Jahres ist der Angriff Russlands auf das Land zwei Jahre her - im Februar vor zehn Jahren gab es einen der blutigsten Tage auf dem Maidan, dem Unabhängigkeitspl...
www.ardmediathek.de
November 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Excellent, thanks @golod.bsky.social
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This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...