Reino Ruusu
@rruusu.bsky.social
Computational software developer. News addict. Husband. Father of two.
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Today, it’s not your vote that determines whether the government brutalizes you or sends officers to your door. It’s your neighbors’ vote.
If you’re ok with this happening to Minnesotans, don’t get comfortable. You won’t be exempt for long.
In the end, a lawless administration comes for everyone.
If you’re ok with this happening to Minnesotans, don’t get comfortable. You won’t be exempt for long.
In the end, a lawless administration comes for everyone.
January 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Today, it’s not your vote that determines whether the government brutalizes you or sends officers to your door. It’s your neighbors’ vote.
If you’re ok with this happening to Minnesotans, don’t get comfortable. You won’t be exempt for long.
In the end, a lawless administration comes for everyone.
If you’re ok with this happening to Minnesotans, don’t get comfortable. You won’t be exempt for long.
In the end, a lawless administration comes for everyone.
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Trump to Reuters about the midterm elections: "When you think of it, we shouldn't even have an election." www.reuters.com/world/us/fiv...
January 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Trump to Reuters about the midterm elections: "When you think of it, we shouldn't even have an election." www.reuters.com/world/us/fiv...
An exhaustive and dispassionate analysis of the new US foreign policy doctrine based on might makes right, by @pboyle.bsky.social.
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Trump vs. The World
YouTube video by Patrick Boyle
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January 11, 2026 at 5:27 PM
An exhaustive and dispassionate analysis of the new US foreign policy doctrine based on might makes right, by @pboyle.bsky.social.
youtu.be/5FbTv5CSnZA
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Rep. Angie Craig: "We were told because this facility is being funding by the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' not the congressional appropriations act, that we would not be allowed to enter the facility. That's complete nonsense ... I informed them they were violating the law. They said they didn't care."
January 10, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Rep. Angie Craig: "We were told because this facility is being funding by the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' not the congressional appropriations act, that we would not be allowed to enter the facility. That's complete nonsense ... I informed them they were violating the law. They said they didn't care."
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How does this align with international law and UN standards? It sets a dangerous precedent regarding Russia and China. The US has willfully undermined its credibility to oppose imperial aggression without appearing hypocritical.
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Live Updates: U.S. Captures Venezuelan Leader, Trump Says
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:46 PM
How does this align with international law and UN standards? It sets a dangerous precedent regarding Russia and China. The US has willfully undermined its credibility to oppose imperial aggression without appearing hypocritical.
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
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they wouldn't have moved this much to southcom if they didn't expect to use it.
November 12, 2025 at 5:48 AM
they wouldn't have moved this much to southcom if they didn't expect to use it.
This clip claims that #Samsung has had issues with building a sufficiently steady foundation for their chip factory in Texas.
If it’s true, maybe chip makers should consider the world’s most stable #bedrock and abundant #water in #Finland instead. A stable political system is a bonus.
If it’s true, maybe chip makers should consider the world’s most stable #bedrock and abundant #water in #Finland instead. A stable political system is a bonus.
America’s New Chip Factory –$50 Billion Disaster
YouTube video by Anastasi In Tech
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November 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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See some of the winning and honored images from this year’s photomicrography competition—and try to guess what each image is showing before reading the caption.
Photographing the Microscopic: Winners of Nikon Small World 2025
Some of the incredible winning and honored images from this year’s photomicrography competition, selected from nearly 2,000 entries. See if you can guess what each image is showing before reading the caption.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
See some of the winning and honored images from this year’s photomicrography competition—and try to guess what each image is showing before reading the caption.
“Given all this, is America still the world’s scientific leader? If so, not for long. And even if Trump’s push to establish authoritarian rule is defeated, it will take many years to recover what we’ve lost.”
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How Trump Is Making China Great
Why we’re going to lose the trade war, and much more besides
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October 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
“Given all this, is America still the world’s scientific leader? If so, not for long. And even if Trump’s push to establish authoritarian rule is defeated, it will take many years to recover what we’ve lost.”
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrug...
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BREAKING: Stephen Miller—both Trump Administration capo and de facto head of DHS, ICE, and DOJ, has just declared that peaceful protesters are "street terrorists." Under an executive order signed by Trump just days ago, that means he is saying that all protesters in America can be arrested on sight.
October 6, 2025 at 11:35 PM
BREAKING: Stephen Miller—both Trump Administration capo and de facto head of DHS, ICE, and DOJ, has just declared that peaceful protesters are "street terrorists." Under an executive order signed by Trump just days ago, that means he is saying that all protesters in America can be arrested on sight.
Jonathan Chait writes that the Trump admin's claim of “revolution” in Portland—necessitating federalization of Oregon law enforcement—was based on just four incidents: setting up a makeshift guillotine, posting a photo of a vehicle, and two counts of shining flashlights at agents.
Stephen Miller Is Going for Broke
The White House aide equates opposition to Trump’s agenda with terrorism—and pushes for the use of state power to suppress it.
www.theatlantic.com
October 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Jonathan Chait writes that the Trump admin's claim of “revolution” in Portland—necessitating federalization of Oregon law enforcement—was based on just four incidents: setting up a makeshift guillotine, posting a photo of a vehicle, and two counts of shining flashlights at agents.
@jimmykimmel.com – How about a street interview asking people whether they want the President of Puerto Rico to publicly apologize for his savage mockery of the NFL, with actual quotes from him.
October 6, 2025 at 8:28 AM
@jimmykimmel.com – How about a street interview asking people whether they want the President of Puerto Rico to publicly apologize for his savage mockery of the NFL, with actual quotes from him.
I can kind of understand the rationale for a fee like this, though $100k is a bit steep.
But, seriously, putting this up on a Friday, effective on Sunday at 12 am? Just pure, unadulterated insanity.
But, seriously, putting this up on a Friday, effective on Sunday at 12 am? Just pure, unadulterated insanity.
Trump’s $100,000 Visa Fee Spurs Confusion and Chaos
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September 22, 2025 at 6:49 AM
I can kind of understand the rationale for a fee like this, though $100k is a bit steep.
But, seriously, putting this up on a Friday, effective on Sunday at 12 am? Just pure, unadulterated insanity.
But, seriously, putting this up on a Friday, effective on Sunday at 12 am? Just pure, unadulterated insanity.
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How on earth is this person not impeached already?
Trump Demands That Bondi Move ‘Now’ to Prosecute Foes
www.nytimes.com
September 21, 2025 at 9:53 AM
How on earth is this person not impeached already?
Earth's climate system just skipped a beat.
An Annual Blast of Pacific Cold Water Did Not Occur, Alarming Scientists
www.nytimes.com
September 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Earth's climate system just skipped a beat.
"More than 85 climate experts have contributed to a comprehensive 434-page report that excoriates a US Department of Energy (DOE) document written by five hand-picked fringe researchers that argues that global heating and its resulting consequences have been overstated."
Trump team’s contentious climate report ‘makes a mockery of science’, experts say
Over 85 top climate specialists lambasted administration’s review, calling it a ‘shoddy mess’ that downplays risks
www.theguardian.com
September 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
"More than 85 climate experts have contributed to a comprehensive 434-page report that excoriates a US Department of Energy (DOE) document written by five hand-picked fringe researchers that argues that global heating and its resulting consequences have been overstated."
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New state motto: Bring the grandkids to Florida to grow natural immunity!
Public health experts and advocates have warned that the overhaul of vaccine policies could cause a resurgence of preventable diseases. “We can expect that measles will come roaring back,” a pediatrician said.
Florida moves to end all school vaccine mandates, first in nation to do so
Florida Surgeon General Joseph A. Ladapo criticized school vaccine mandates, which every state has, and likened them to slavery.
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September 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
New state motto: Bring the grandkids to Florida to grow natural immunity!
Xi and Putin think they can live to be 150, or maybe forever. Are all the world's major powers currently led by old men with serious delusions?
www.nytimes.com
September 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Xi and Putin think they can live to be 150, or maybe forever. Are all the world's major powers currently led by old men with serious delusions?
This insane, but supposedly seriously developed plan for Gaza is insane. The slides are chock-full of AI slop.
Gaza postwar plan envisions ‘voluntary’ relocation of entire population
President Donald Trump and international partners are discussing plans to build a “Riviera of the Middle East” on the rubble of Gaza. One would establish U.S. control and pay Palestinians to leave.
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September 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM
This insane, but supposedly seriously developed plan for Gaza is insane. The slides are chock-full of AI slop.
Prof. Krugman doesn't hold back on Trump killing already built renewable generation:
"We’re talking about gratuitously trashing billions of dollars’ worth of investment."
"If this sounds crazy, that’s because it is."
"We’re talking about gratuitously trashing billions of dollars’ worth of investment."
"If this sounds crazy, that’s because it is."
The Crazy Comes for Clean Energy
Nothing is safe from the madness of King Donald
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August 28, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Prof. Krugman doesn't hold back on Trump killing already built renewable generation:
"We’re talking about gratuitously trashing billions of dollars’ worth of investment."
"If this sounds crazy, that’s because it is."
"We’re talking about gratuitously trashing billions of dollars’ worth of investment."
"If this sounds crazy, that’s because it is."
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If America was really going to be a dictatorship did it have to be this dick?
August 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
If America was really going to be a dictatorship did it have to be this dick?
A flowering Sonchus arvensis is providing a young Bombus pratorum queen some important doses of nutrition before its retirement to hibernation underground. #Pixel8 #Bumblebee
August 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
A flowering Sonchus arvensis is providing a young Bombus pratorum queen some important doses of nutrition before its retirement to hibernation underground. #Pixel8 #Bumblebee
What the heck is this monomaniacal obsession with Mr. Garcia?
What sense does it make to hastily render this father of American children and husband of an American woman to Uganda, with no criminal conviction?
What sense does it make to hastily render this father of American children and husband of an American woman to Uganda, with no criminal conviction?
The El Salvador-born migrant was ordered to report to ICE custody on Monday, and could be deported to Uganda in the future.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Lawyers Says Prosecutors Offered Costa Rica Deportation Deal—But Now Threaten Him With Uganda
The El Salvador-born migrant was ordered to report to ICE custody on Monday, and could be deported to Uganda in the future.
www.forbes.com
August 24, 2025 at 10:19 AM
What the heck is this monomaniacal obsession with Mr. Garcia?
What sense does it make to hastily render this father of American children and husband of an American woman to Uganda, with no criminal conviction?
What sense does it make to hastily render this father of American children and husband of an American woman to Uganda, with no criminal conviction?