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@quackslike.bsky.social
sorting the moral agitprop from the amoral
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December 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Das ist die neue Realität: Es gibt im Ausland Leute, die uns EuropäerInnen umbringen wollen. Plain and simple. Und das Allerverrückteste daran: Es gibt bei uns politische Parteien, die diesen Mächten freundlich gegenüberstehen und sich von ihnen fördern lassen. What a time to be alive.
Kreml-Scharfmacher Solowjow: „Wir müssen Wien befreien“
Russland werde Europas Hauptstädte stürmen und erobern, kündigt Putins Einpeitscher Wladimir Solowjow an. Österreich müsse sich „besinnen“.
www.profil.at
December 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Das ist die neue Realität: Es gibt im Ausland Leute, die uns EuropäerInnen umbringen wollen. Plain and simple. Und das Allerverrückteste daran: Es gibt bei uns politische Parteien, die diesen Mächten freundlich gegenüberstehen und sich von ihnen fördern lassen. What a time to be alive.
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I believe that many people, myself included, are still not sufficiently aware of how disinformation campaigns by foreign states undermine social cohesion and fuel polarization, thereby helping far-right parties gain influence.
Becoming aware of this, however, strengthens our collective resilience
Becoming aware of this, however, strengthens our collective resilience
December 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I believe that many people, myself included, are still not sufficiently aware of how disinformation campaigns by foreign states undermine social cohesion and fuel polarization, thereby helping far-right parties gain influence.
Becoming aware of this, however, strengthens our collective resilience
Becoming aware of this, however, strengthens our collective resilience
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Chinese carmakers beat South Koreans in Western Europe for first time – Nikkei Asia: ‘Chinese automakers’ market share in the region reached 8% in September, just overtaking their South Korean peers with 7.8%, according to data from Germany-based Schmidt Automotive Research.’
Chinese carmakers beat South Koreans in Western Europe for first time
Japanese are hardest-hit Asian competitor due to lack of EV offerings
asia.nikkei.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Chinese carmakers beat South Koreans in Western Europe for first time – Nikkei Asia: ‘Chinese automakers’ market share in the region reached 8% in September, just overtaking their South Korean peers with 7.8%, according to data from Germany-based Schmidt Automotive Research.’
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Study after study shows campaign ads barely move the needle. So where does money’s real power come from? I ranked the five ways money corrupts politics—from least to most corrosive. What I’ve learned from 15 years of tracking political money:
Money Doesn't Buy Elections. It Does Something Worse.
Campaign ads barely move the needle. The real influence is hiding in plain sight.
open.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Study after study shows campaign ads barely move the needle. So where does money’s real power come from? I ranked the five ways money corrupts politics—from least to most corrosive. What I’ve learned from 15 years of tracking political money:
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Meme des Jahres
December 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Meme des Jahres
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Both the Trump and Putin administrations like to think of themselves as hard-nosed realists - leaders in a world where great powers are the only stars that count. But Russia is China's dependent and Trump's US looks increasingly like Russia's junior partner. That's not very great power-like.
November 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Both the Trump and Putin administrations like to think of themselves as hard-nosed realists - leaders in a world where great powers are the only stars that count. But Russia is China's dependent and Trump's US looks increasingly like Russia's junior partner. That's not very great power-like.
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For a decade, Russia has been seeking to divide Europe and America, to undermine NATO and weaken the transatlantic alliance. This peace plan, if accepted, will achieve that goal.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
The Murky Plan That Ensures a Future War
Who will benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
For a decade, Russia has been seeking to divide Europe and America, to undermine NATO and weaken the transatlantic alliance. This peace plan, if accepted, will achieve that goal.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
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Missing from this account: Smirnov was assessed by the FBI to be an asset or agent of the GRU, Russian military intelligence. He was actually on their payroll.
FBI Informant Who Lied About the Bidens Covertly Released From Jail
Alexander Smirnov pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and was sentenced to six years in jail.
newrepublic.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Missing from this account: Smirnov was assessed by the FBI to be an asset or agent of the GRU, Russian military intelligence. He was actually on their payroll.
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The option to work from home has been shown to increase birth rates. It’s one of the only policies that has been successful in doing so.
Family size around the world is dropping. That choice by couples is triggering a population shift that's sending shock waves through economies.
People are having fewer kids. Their choice is transforming the world's economy
Family size around the world is dropping. That choice by couples is triggering a population shift that's sending shock waves through economies.
n.pr
November 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The option to work from home has been shown to increase birth rates. It’s one of the only policies that has been successful in doing so.
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The Dutch intelligence services are already sharing less intelligence with the US than they used to, their directors confirm:
"Though we do not take any political positions, we are very cognisant of the potential politicisation of how our intelligence gets used by others."
nos.nl/artikel/2586...
"Though we do not take any political positions, we are very cognisant of the potential politicisation of how our intelligence gets used by others."
nos.nl/artikel/2586...
AIVD en MIVD delen minder info met VS en meer met Europa, zeggen directeurs
Per geval wordt samenwerking met de VS gewogen, zeggen directeur Erik Akerboom van de AIVD en MIVD-chef Peter Reesink tegen de Volkskrant.
nos.nl
October 18, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Dutch intelligence services are already sharing less intelligence with the US than they used to, their directors confirm:
"Though we do not take any political positions, we are very cognisant of the potential politicisation of how our intelligence gets used by others."
nos.nl/artikel/2586...
"Though we do not take any political positions, we are very cognisant of the potential politicisation of how our intelligence gets used by others."
nos.nl/artikel/2586...
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The long-awaited release of the hostages held by Hamas is a vital step toward healing unimaginable pain.
May this moment mark the beginning of lasting peace, justice, and safety for all people in the Middle East.
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May this moment mark the beginning of lasting peace, justice, and safety for all people in the Middle East.
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October 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
The long-awaited release of the hostages held by Hamas is a vital step toward healing unimaginable pain.
May this moment mark the beginning of lasting peace, justice, and safety for all people in the Middle East.
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May this moment mark the beginning of lasting peace, justice, and safety for all people in the Middle East.
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This is illegal, plain and simple, with penalties including removal from federal service, debarment from federal employment for five years, and a fine of $1000. 5 U.S.C. § 7326.
A country which valued the rule of law would enforce its laws.
A country which valued the rule of law would enforce its laws.
NEW—US Department of Education sent out standard Out of Office language to employees on Wednesday in light of shutdown. Later yesterday, workers tell me they found someone had updated their auto-responses without consent to a new one blaming Democrats.
Version of original on left, updated on right:
Version of original on left, updated on right:
October 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This is illegal, plain and simple, with penalties including removal from federal service, debarment from federal employment for five years, and a fine of $1000. 5 U.S.C. § 7326.
A country which valued the rule of law would enforce its laws.
A country which valued the rule of law would enforce its laws.
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Really cannot scream loudly enough that for the next while you will feel an urge to hunker and turn inward and that is the last fucking thing we need everyone to do. Now is the time to have weird casual conversations with neighbors and friends about emergencies and to offer what help you can.
September 26, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Really cannot scream loudly enough that for the next while you will feel an urge to hunker and turn inward and that is the last fucking thing we need everyone to do. Now is the time to have weird casual conversations with neighbors and friends about emergencies and to offer what help you can.
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Despite everything I still have fundamental faith in the American people turning this around and making things better.
[reads any New York Times focus group]
Fuck this. Fuck everything. Burn it all down. [drinks directly from tequila bottle]
[reads any New York Times focus group]
Fuck this. Fuck everything. Burn it all down. [drinks directly from tequila bottle]
September 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Despite everything I still have fundamental faith in the American people turning this around and making things better.
[reads any New York Times focus group]
Fuck this. Fuck everything. Burn it all down. [drinks directly from tequila bottle]
[reads any New York Times focus group]
Fuck this. Fuck everything. Burn it all down. [drinks directly from tequila bottle]
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The postmodern liberalism is going to have to execute a hard pivot toward “everything is excruciatingly meanful” to combat the postmodern facist cult of aesthetics first
September 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The postmodern liberalism is going to have to execute a hard pivot toward “everything is excruciatingly meanful” to combat the postmodern facist cult of aesthetics first
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Last week @rachelkleinfeld.bsky.social and I put out a provocation & set of suggestions on how influence has changed and why institutions (& funders) need to change their thinking on shaping public opinion and connecting w/audiences. The old way no longer works.
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
For Expertise to Matter, Nonpartisan Institutions Need New Communications Strategies
To avoid irrelevance when they are needed most, experts and nonpartisan analysts must rethink not just their channels of communication but also their theory of influence.
carnegieendowment.org
September 20, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Last week @rachelkleinfeld.bsky.social and I put out a provocation & set of suggestions on how influence has changed and why institutions (& funders) need to change their thinking on shaping public opinion and connecting w/audiences. The old way no longer works.
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
carnegieendowment.org/research/202...
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Big media organization stands up for itself in response to Trump's frivolous intimidating lawsuit instead of capitulating. And because it's blatantly frivolous, a judge throws it out.
It turns out that "no, see you in court" can get better results than "ok, whatever you want, please don't hurt me."
It turns out that "no, see you in court" can get better results than "ok, whatever you want, please don't hurt me."
OMG - the judge in Florida just sua sponte struck the complaint in the Trump v NYT case for -wait for it - violating Rule 8.
Lawyers, tell the folks at home how hard it is to get the complaint struck outright for something like that in fed eral court.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Lawyers, tell the folks at home how hard it is to get the complaint struck outright for something like that in fed eral court.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Big media organization stands up for itself in response to Trump's frivolous intimidating lawsuit instead of capitulating. And because it's blatantly frivolous, a judge throws it out.
It turns out that "no, see you in court" can get better results than "ok, whatever you want, please don't hurt me."
It turns out that "no, see you in court" can get better results than "ok, whatever you want, please don't hurt me."
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Trump simultaneously destroying the cruise industry, the Southern auto industry, rural hospitals, and American farming is a real test of the theory that the Republican Party can survive solely on antipathy to libs and minorities
I honestly can't tell if we're actually sleep walking into a farm crisis or not
When she said “we all make mistakes” 🥴
September 14, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Trump simultaneously destroying the cruise industry, the Southern auto industry, rural hospitals, and American farming is a real test of the theory that the Republican Party can survive solely on antipathy to libs and minorities
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"…ICE does not say what it accepts as definitive proof of legal status. Is it a driver’s license? A green card? A folder of immigration documents?"
I'm hoping it's a passport card. 😬
I'm hoping it's a passport card. 😬
How Do You Prove Your Citizenship?
ICE won’t say.
www.theatlantic.com
September 14, 2025 at 8:26 AM
"…ICE does not say what it accepts as definitive proof of legal status. Is it a driver’s license? A green card? A folder of immigration documents?"
I'm hoping it's a passport card. 😬
I'm hoping it's a passport card. 😬
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I wrote about the caricature of Bluesky that right-wing Twitter accounts were pumping out to hundreds of millions of people yesterday @slate.com. Hey, Bluesky did finally become an echo chamber. Just not the one these people were pretending it is: slate.com/technology/2...
No, Bluesky Isn’t Celebrating the Death of Charlie Kirk
Despite what right-wing influencers want you to believe, liberals actually hate political violence.
slate.com
September 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I wrote about the caricature of Bluesky that right-wing Twitter accounts were pumping out to hundreds of millions of people yesterday @slate.com. Hey, Bluesky did finally become an echo chamber. Just not the one these people were pretending it is: slate.com/technology/2...
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Bad Bunny, one of the biggest musical artists in the world, said he avoided the US in his tour because he thought ICE would set up ouside his shows.
Bad Bunny Says He Didn’t Include U.S. in Tour Dates Due to Fear of ICE Raids
Bad Bunny explained that he left the United States off his tour itinerary for fear that ICE 'could be outside [my concert].'
variety.com
September 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Bad Bunny, one of the biggest musical artists in the world, said he avoided the US in his tour because he thought ICE would set up ouside his shows.
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The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible.
In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form.
In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form.
September 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible.
In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form.
In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form.
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The present day GOP is like Wilhoit’s Law on steroids. It’s all about entitlement of members of the in group. Entitlement to money, to resources, to flout the law, to conquest, to assault, to rape. “Yield, man” is the whole ethos in a nutshell.
The speaker from a party supporting a rapist pedophile as its leader saying “yield” in this way is fucking skin crawling.
September 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The present day GOP is like Wilhoit’s Law on steroids. It’s all about entitlement of members of the in group. Entitlement to money, to resources, to flout the law, to conquest, to assault, to rape. “Yield, man” is the whole ethos in a nutshell.