Okovody (SpiralCow)
@okovody.bsky.social
aka Mostly Water.
A process.
One who aims to be more a user of words and less one used by words.
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A process.
One who aims to be more a user of words and less one used by words.
https://spiralcowsoundproductions.bandcamp.com/
Music
https://www.lomography.com/homes/spiralcow
Photography
Pinned
The algorithms underlying authoritarian propaganda and disinformation is designed specifically to cultivate schism and grievance. Hindering the potential for common ground compromise and consensus, all fundamental to a functioning democracy.
#ReflexiveControl101
#ReflexiveControl101
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A common hostile response to pointing out Ru isn't offering a settlement but demanding Ukr capitulation is to say Ukr should've taken the 2022 Istanbul "deal". Reminder: Ru demanded capitulation then too. "If Ukr had surrendered in 2022, Ru wouldn't be asking for surrender today" is a dumb retort
December 13, 2025 at 10:41 PM
A common hostile response to pointing out Ru isn't offering a settlement but demanding Ukr capitulation is to say Ukr should've taken the 2022 Istanbul "deal". Reminder: Ru demanded capitulation then too. "If Ukr had surrendered in 2022, Ru wouldn't be asking for surrender today" is a dumb retort
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I welcome the decision of the Council on our proposal to continue the immobilisation of Russian Sovereign Assets.
We are sending a strong signal to Russia that as long as this brutal war of aggression continues, Russia’s costs will continue to rise.
We are sending a strong signal to Russia that as long as this brutal war of aggression continues, Russia’s costs will continue to rise.
December 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I welcome the decision of the Council on our proposal to continue the immobilisation of Russian Sovereign Assets.
We are sending a strong signal to Russia that as long as this brutal war of aggression continues, Russia’s costs will continue to rise.
We are sending a strong signal to Russia that as long as this brutal war of aggression continues, Russia’s costs will continue to rise.
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"The war on disinformation is a losing battle. How the systems that fight misinformation and disinformation became misconstrued and dismantled." www.theverge.com/features/839...
The disinformation wars are here
How Joe Biden’s administration caved to the right in the battle for truth.
www.theverge.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"The war on disinformation is a losing battle. How the systems that fight misinformation and disinformation became misconstrued and dismantled." www.theverge.com/features/839...
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New: "Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Alt5 Sigma Shakes Up Leadership Amid SEC Filing Questions"
me, for @forbes.com
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me, for @forbes.com
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Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Alt5 Sigma Shakes Up Leadership Amid Questions Over SEC Filing
The Nasdaq-listed company, which holds more than $1 billion from the president’s crypto project, disclosed a sweeping leadership change in a late-night filing before Thanksgiving.
www.forbes.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
New: "Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Alt5 Sigma Shakes Up Leadership Amid SEC Filing Questions"
me, for @forbes.com
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me, for @forbes.com
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Like the banality of evil
so is mundane
the creep of authoritarianism
so is mundane
the creep of authoritarianism
The combination of things here suggests the US is currently engaged in serial thrill killings.
1) We have no idea if they’re smuggling drugs
2) killing them wouldn’t be legal if they were.
3) We’re pardoning drug traffickers left and right here.
4) We’re killing survivors (witnesses) who…
1) We have no idea if they’re smuggling drugs
2) killing them wouldn’t be legal if they were.
3) We’re pardoning drug traffickers left and right here.
4) We’re killing survivors (witnesses) who…
NEW info on shipwreck attack. It gets worse.
The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
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The 2 survivors climbed atop wreckage and waved to overhead.
"Some of the people viewing the video thought ... could have been an attempt to surrender"
Others "said the most logical explanation was ... signaling for a rescue."
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December 6, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Like the banality of evil
so is mundane
the creep of authoritarianism
so is mundane
the creep of authoritarianism
www.state.gov/wp-content/u...
As long as this is the paradigm … This & until the nullification of Citizens United, nothing else matters. Until we plug these gaping holes, sinking the ship of democracy/rule of law no amount of bailing will keep us from sinking into an ocean of autocracy of oligarchy
As long as this is the paradigm … This & until the nullification of Citizens United, nothing else matters. Until we plug these gaping holes, sinking the ship of democracy/rule of law no amount of bailing will keep us from sinking into an ocean of autocracy of oligarchy
December 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
www.state.gov/wp-content/u...
As long as this is the paradigm … This & until the nullification of Citizens United, nothing else matters. Until we plug these gaping holes, sinking the ship of democracy/rule of law no amount of bailing will keep us from sinking into an ocean of autocracy of oligarchy
As long as this is the paradigm … This & until the nullification of Citizens United, nothing else matters. Until we plug these gaping holes, sinking the ship of democracy/rule of law no amount of bailing will keep us from sinking into an ocean of autocracy of oligarchy
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BREAKING: The EU has fined Elon Musk’s X $140 million for its “deceptive” blue check mark and lack of advertising transparency.
December 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
BREAKING: The EU has fined Elon Musk’s X $140 million for its “deceptive” blue check mark and lack of advertising transparency.
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"FBI headquarters is pressuring the bureau’s domestic terrorism agents to open a seditious conspiracy investigation into six Democratic lawmakers who advised military service members"
DC Field Office career leaders pushed back citing "a lack of legal and factual basis to initiate a criminal case."
DC Field Office career leaders pushed back citing "a lack of legal and factual basis to initiate a criminal case."
FBI Seeks ‘Seditious Conspiracy’ Probe of Democratic Lawmakers
FBI headquarters is pressuring the bureau’s domestic terrorism agents to open a seditious conspiracy investigation into six Democratic lawmakers who advised military service members to defy unlawful o...
news.bloomberglaw.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:51 AM
"FBI headquarters is pressuring the bureau’s domestic terrorism agents to open a seditious conspiracy investigation into six Democratic lawmakers who advised military service members"
DC Field Office career leaders pushed back citing "a lack of legal and factual basis to initiate a criminal case."
DC Field Office career leaders pushed back citing "a lack of legal and factual basis to initiate a criminal case."
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Hmm. Ghislaine Maxwell is filing a habeas petition challenging her incarceration PRO SE (no lawyers). I guess even David Markus has his limits? Incidentally, she's worried that the release of the Epstein files would be devastating to her case.
December 3, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Hmm. Ghislaine Maxwell is filing a habeas petition challenging her incarceration PRO SE (no lawyers). I guess even David Markus has his limits? Incidentally, she's worried that the release of the Epstein files would be devastating to her case.
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2/11 Russia is already at war with Europe.
The hot phase is in Ukraine, which is geographically in Europe.
Russia also wages hybrid war inside the EU with attacks we barely defend against
The hot phase is in Ukraine, which is geographically in Europe.
Russia also wages hybrid war inside the EU with attacks we barely defend against
December 3, 2025 at 1:50 PM
2/11 Russia is already at war with Europe.
The hot phase is in Ukraine, which is geographically in Europe.
Russia also wages hybrid war inside the EU with attacks we barely defend against
The hot phase is in Ukraine, which is geographically in Europe.
Russia also wages hybrid war inside the EU with attacks we barely defend against
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Most Europeans have no idea how much danger they will face if the war ends with Russia getting even part of what it wants in Ukraine.
Russia could be fighting inside the EU much sooner than most realize
Russia could be fighting inside the EU much sooner than most realize
December 2, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Most Europeans have no idea how much danger they will face if the war ends with Russia getting even part of what it wants in Ukraine.
Russia could be fighting inside the EU much sooner than most realize
Russia could be fighting inside the EU much sooner than most realize
December 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Will someone please ask the 89 million Americans who didn't vote in the last election if they are being affected by anything this administration is doing to the other Americans?
November 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Will someone please ask the 89 million Americans who didn't vote in the last election if they are being affected by anything this administration is doing to the other Americans?
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During the government shutdown, Republicans refused to negotiate with Democrats over the enhanced ACA subsidies. Though the subsidies expire at the end of 2025, Republicans insisted that the issue could wait until after the shutdown. Now the GOP’s health care homework is due, and they’re panicking.
Opinion | Republicans' health care homework is due -- and they're panicking
"In the crunch moment, the administration and its supporters are scrambling," Paul Waldman writes.
www.ms.now
November 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
During the government shutdown, Republicans refused to negotiate with Democrats over the enhanced ACA subsidies. Though the subsidies expire at the end of 2025, Republicans insisted that the issue could wait until after the shutdown. Now the GOP’s health care homework is due, and they’re panicking.