Sperber
@sperberspfad.bsky.social
He/him. Teacher. Literature. History. Politics.
Tolkien and Middle-Earth.
Warhammer 40 000: 144th Phantine/ Seraphim Sepulchri/ The Long Hunt/ =][= Morrineaux/ War-Crow Vahal-Nek
Tolkien and Middle-Earth.
Warhammer 40 000: 144th Phantine/ Seraphim Sepulchri/ The Long Hunt/ =][= Morrineaux/ War-Crow Vahal-Nek
What Democracy Brings
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What Democracy Brings
And What the Cuts to the National Endowment for Democracy Take Away
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March 7, 2025 at 5:28 AM
What Democracy Brings
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„Selbst wenn es stimmen sollte, dass überproportional viele Journalisten die SPD oder die Grünen wählen: Die Medien berichten über Gewalt eher nach den Deutungsmustern der AfD.“
Ich möchte fast jeden Satz in diesem Interview unterstreichen:
www.zeit.de/politik/deut...
Ich möchte fast jeden Satz in diesem Interview unterstreichen:
www.zeit.de/politik/deut...
Angriff Mannheim: "Die Gewalt von Deutschen wird weitgehend ausgeblendet"
Als feststand, dass der Tatverdächtige in Mannheim Deutscher ist, verloren Medien das Interesse. Der Forscher Thomas Hestermann sagt: Die AfD hat die Presse korrumpiert.
www.zeit.de
March 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
„Selbst wenn es stimmen sollte, dass überproportional viele Journalisten die SPD oder die Grünen wählen: Die Medien berichten über Gewalt eher nach den Deutungsmustern der AfD.“
Ich möchte fast jeden Satz in diesem Interview unterstreichen:
www.zeit.de/politik/deut...
Ich möchte fast jeden Satz in diesem Interview unterstreichen:
www.zeit.de/politik/deut...
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"You can't policy your way out of a right-wing propaganda problem."
Louder for the people in the back! At no point will any right-wing party be like "You know what, I think as a nation we are now cruel enough to immigrants and LGBTQ-people. Let's focus on something else for a change."
Louder for the people in the back! At no point will any right-wing party be like "You know what, I think as a nation we are now cruel enough to immigrants and LGBTQ-people. Let's focus on something else for a change."
"If we throw minorities under the bus, Republicans will stop calling us too woke" is the same logic that got us Clinton's welfare cuts and Obama's immigration crackdowns.
You can't policy your way out of a right-wing propaganda problem.
You can't policy your way out of a right-wing propaganda problem.
This rebuke of advocacy groups always claims to be a rebuke of pronouns, but in reality it's a rebuke of standing for anything. It's a total refusal to share a vision of a prosperous future for ordinary people. It's an abdication of responsibility. And it's why they want advocates to shut up.
March 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"You can't policy your way out of a right-wing propaganda problem."
Louder for the people in the back! At no point will any right-wing party be like "You know what, I think as a nation we are now cruel enough to immigrants and LGBTQ-people. Let's focus on something else for a change."
Louder for the people in the back! At no point will any right-wing party be like "You know what, I think as a nation we are now cruel enough to immigrants and LGBTQ-people. Let's focus on something else for a change."
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A poem, by Richard Brautigan, for World Book Day. I like how this poem is a duck/rabbit, its meaning different if you imagine it was written by a man (Brautigan) or spoken by a woman (Valerie).
March 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A poem, by Richard Brautigan, for World Book Day. I like how this poem is a duck/rabbit, its meaning different if you imagine it was written by a man (Brautigan) or spoken by a woman (Valerie).
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“Take now this Ring, for thy labours and thy cares will be heavy, but in all it will support thee and defend thee from weariness. For this is the Ring of Fire, and herewith, maybe, thou shalt rekindle hearts to the valour of old in a world that grows chill…” - The Silmarillion
February 24, 2025 at 1:24 AM
“Take now this Ring, for thy labours and thy cares will be heavy, but in all it will support thee and defend thee from weariness. For this is the Ring of Fire, and herewith, maybe, thou shalt rekindle hearts to the valour of old in a world that grows chill…” - The Silmarillion
+++ Prepare your coins for the Ferryman +++
February 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
+++ Prepare your coins for the Ferryman +++
Somehow I can hear Ar-Pharazon's haunting wails from beneath that mountains.
February 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Somehow I can hear Ar-Pharazon's haunting wails from beneath that mountains.
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„Das Prinzip der Gewaltenteilung beruht aber darauf, dass die Gewalten gegenseitig ihre Autorität anerkennen, die Exekutive die Urteile von Gerichten durchsetzt und sich daran hält. Wenn das nicht mehr gewährleistet ist, gibt es keine Gewaltenteilung mehr. So etwas nennt man dann Verfassungskrise.“
Trumps Regierungsumbau: "So regieren Diktatoren"
Der Historiker Manfred Berg sieht in den USA Anzeichen für einen "administrativen Putsch". Im Interview erläutert er, wie Trump eine beispiellose Verfassungskrise auslöst und eine kleine Gruppe den St...
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February 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
„Das Prinzip der Gewaltenteilung beruht aber darauf, dass die Gewalten gegenseitig ihre Autorität anerkennen, die Exekutive die Urteile von Gerichten durchsetzt und sich daran hält. Wenn das nicht mehr gewährleistet ist, gibt es keine Gewaltenteilung mehr. So etwas nennt man dann Verfassungskrise.“
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Evil cannot conquer forever! In the end, it was not the might of men or elves that unmade the power of the Ring: it was the hobbits, in their unassuming frailty, who brought about the downfall of Sauron. Though we may feel small, remember Frodo and take heart; never resign yourself to despair.
February 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Evil cannot conquer forever! In the end, it was not the might of men or elves that unmade the power of the Ring: it was the hobbits, in their unassuming frailty, who brought about the downfall of Sauron. Though we may feel small, remember Frodo and take heart; never resign yourself to despair.
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Trump & Musk führen einen administrativen Staatsstreich durch, brechen ein Gesetz nach dem anderen - die USA sind mitten in einer Verfassungskrise. Mein Text für @volksverpetzer.de ist jetzt online. Dank an @mjsdc.bsky.social für die juristischen Einordnungen! www.volksverpetzer.de/aktuelles/tr...
Trump & Musk: Staatsstreich in den USA & keiner kriegt es hier mit?
Musk und Trump führen in den USA gerade einen administrativen Staatsstreich durch. Deutsche Medien berichten größtenteils, als laufe alles wie immer.
www.volksverpetzer.de
February 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Trump & Musk führen einen administrativen Staatsstreich durch, brechen ein Gesetz nach dem anderen - die USA sind mitten in einer Verfassungskrise. Mein Text für @volksverpetzer.de ist jetzt online. Dank an @mjsdc.bsky.social für die juristischen Einordnungen! www.volksverpetzer.de/aktuelles/tr...
+++ The Ferryman rises from its deep grave...
I'm open for inspirations and ideas, especially for the weapons. Thinking of an oar or axe at the moment! The Seraphim Sepulchri get a new member and I may climb out of my hobby slumber.
#warhammer #kitbash #warhammer40000 #astartes #spacemarines
I'm open for inspirations and ideas, especially for the weapons. Thinking of an oar or axe at the moment! The Seraphim Sepulchri get a new member and I may climb out of my hobby slumber.
#warhammer #kitbash #warhammer40000 #astartes #spacemarines
February 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
+++ The Ferryman rises from its deep grave...
I'm open for inspirations and ideas, especially for the weapons. Thinking of an oar or axe at the moment! The Seraphim Sepulchri get a new member and I may climb out of my hobby slumber.
#warhammer #kitbash #warhammer40000 #astartes #spacemarines
I'm open for inspirations and ideas, especially for the weapons. Thinking of an oar or axe at the moment! The Seraphim Sepulchri get a new member and I may climb out of my hobby slumber.
#warhammer #kitbash #warhammer40000 #astartes #spacemarines
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Die extreme Rechte wird nicht gewählt, weil Menschen nicht WISSEN wie sie drauf sind, sondern weil es diesen Menschen egal ist oder sie es gut finden.
Im Jahr 2025 kann die politische Strategie nicht sein die extreme Rechte inhaltlich zu entzaubern oder zu entlarven.
Nein,…
Im Jahr 2025 kann die politische Strategie nicht sein die extreme Rechte inhaltlich zu entzaubern oder zu entlarven.
Nein,…
January 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Die extreme Rechte wird nicht gewählt, weil Menschen nicht WISSEN wie sie drauf sind, sondern weil es diesen Menschen egal ist oder sie es gut finden.
Im Jahr 2025 kann die politische Strategie nicht sein die extreme Rechte inhaltlich zu entzaubern oder zu entlarven.
Nein,…
Im Jahr 2025 kann die politische Strategie nicht sein die extreme Rechte inhaltlich zu entzaubern oder zu entlarven.
Nein,…
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It is a relief to know that our ancestors were worriers — awake in the darkness with crowded minds. Their worry is why we’re here.
Word of the Day is ‘uhtcearu’ [ucht-kay-aru, with the 'ch' as in the Scottish ‘loch']:
Old English for ‘the sorrow before dawn', when you lie awake in the darkness and worries crowd your mind.
Old English for ‘the sorrow before dawn', when you lie awake in the darkness and worries crowd your mind.
January 11, 2025 at 3:49 AM
It is a relief to know that our ancestors were worriers — awake in the darkness with crowded minds. Their worry is why we’re here.
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December 19, 2023 at 6:56 PM
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Hi everyone. We are in the middle of a misinformation war. During these times it is critical to learn to identify and deal with fake news.
@profsanderlinden.bsky.social is someone you should definitely be following. Look at the attached profile and his book.
www.cam.ac.uk/stories/fool...
@profsanderlinden.bsky.social is someone you should definitely be following. Look at the attached profile and his book.
www.cam.ac.uk/stories/fool...
Foolproof: A psychological vaccine against fake news
In an edited extract from his new book ‘Foolproof: Why We Fall for Misinformation and How to Build Immunity’, Prof Sander van der Linden outlines the threats to democracy and human safety posed by fak...
www.cam.ac.uk
January 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Hi everyone. We are in the middle of a misinformation war. During these times it is critical to learn to identify and deal with fake news.
@profsanderlinden.bsky.social is someone you should definitely be following. Look at the attached profile and his book.
www.cam.ac.uk/stories/fool...
@profsanderlinden.bsky.social is someone you should definitely be following. Look at the attached profile and his book.
www.cam.ac.uk/stories/fool...
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An interactive version of our Middle-earth biome map has just launched!
This tool allows you to inspect any area of Middle-earth and get a detailed list of the plant species that would occur in each area, along with a bunch of reference pictures.
www.micahvanderlugt.com/middle-earth...
This tool allows you to inspect any area of Middle-earth and get a detailed list of the plant species that would occur in each area, along with a bunch of reference pictures.
www.micahvanderlugt.com/middle-earth...
January 7, 2025 at 9:49 AM
An interactive version of our Middle-earth biome map has just launched!
This tool allows you to inspect any area of Middle-earth and get a detailed list of the plant species that would occur in each area, along with a bunch of reference pictures.
www.micahvanderlugt.com/middle-earth...
This tool allows you to inspect any area of Middle-earth and get a detailed list of the plant species that would occur in each area, along with a bunch of reference pictures.
www.micahvanderlugt.com/middle-earth...
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For the life of me, I'll never understand how some folks don't see that making an entire species of sentient humanoids all evil is a BAD IDEA.
If you incorporate *any* feature or trait that is tied to a real life race onto an evil race - it looks like you're tying the two together.
#TTRPG
If you incorporate *any* feature or trait that is tied to a real life race onto an evil race - it looks like you're tying the two together.
#TTRPG
January 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
For the life of me, I'll never understand how some folks don't see that making an entire species of sentient humanoids all evil is a BAD IDEA.
If you incorporate *any* feature or trait that is tied to a real life race onto an evil race - it looks like you're tying the two together.
#TTRPG
If you incorporate *any* feature or trait that is tied to a real life race onto an evil race - it looks like you're tying the two together.
#TTRPG
Let's address my big passion:
1, Luthien/ Fingolfin
2, Erendis/ Tuor
3, Disa/ Dain Ironfoot/ Mîm
4, Rose Cotton/ Bilbo
5, Este/ Ulmo/ Orome
6, Melian/ Olorin
7, The Lord of the Rings
8, My father bought the books after the trailers dropped
9, Earthsea-Saga
10, Princess Mononoke
1, Luthien/ Fingolfin
2, Erendis/ Tuor
3, Disa/ Dain Ironfoot/ Mîm
4, Rose Cotton/ Bilbo
5, Este/ Ulmo/ Orome
6, Melian/ Olorin
7, The Lord of the Rings
8, My father bought the books after the trailers dropped
9, Earthsea-Saga
10, Princess Mononoke
Alright #Tolkien #Wilwarin #Luinellë #Menelluin or whatever we all call it, intro time:
Top 10 Favorites:
1.) Elf
2.) Human
3.) Dwarf
4.) Hobbit
5.) Valar
6.) Maiar
7.) Tolkien book
8.) How you got into Tolkien
9.) Non-Tolkien book
10.) Movie (Non-Tolkien related)
Top 10 Favorites:
1.) Elf
2.) Human
3.) Dwarf
4.) Hobbit
5.) Valar
6.) Maiar
7.) Tolkien book
8.) How you got into Tolkien
9.) Non-Tolkien book
10.) Movie (Non-Tolkien related)
January 8, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Let's address my big passion:
1, Luthien/ Fingolfin
2, Erendis/ Tuor
3, Disa/ Dain Ironfoot/ Mîm
4, Rose Cotton/ Bilbo
5, Este/ Ulmo/ Orome
6, Melian/ Olorin
7, The Lord of the Rings
8, My father bought the books after the trailers dropped
9, Earthsea-Saga
10, Princess Mononoke
1, Luthien/ Fingolfin
2, Erendis/ Tuor
3, Disa/ Dain Ironfoot/ Mîm
4, Rose Cotton/ Bilbo
5, Este/ Ulmo/ Orome
6, Melian/ Olorin
7, The Lord of the Rings
8, My father bought the books after the trailers dropped
9, Earthsea-Saga
10, Princess Mononoke
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“If there’s any magic about it, it’s right down deep, where I can’t lay my hands on it, in a manner of speaking.”
- Samwise Gamgee
(Illustration by Tolkien)
- Samwise Gamgee
(Illustration by Tolkien)
January 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
“If there’s any magic about it, it’s right down deep, where I can’t lay my hands on it, in a manner of speaking.”
- Samwise Gamgee
(Illustration by Tolkien)
- Samwise Gamgee
(Illustration by Tolkien)
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I talked to 10 current and former Meta employees about the company's surrender to the right on speech issues. All were upset. One person called the changes "a precursor to genocide" www.platformer.news/meta-fact-ch...
January 8, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I talked to 10 current and former Meta employees about the company's surrender to the right on speech issues. All were upset. One person called the changes "a precursor to genocide" www.platformer.news/meta-fact-ch...
...the Dead are walking.
January 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
...the Dead are walking.
And so the Death Stranding marches forth...my Dark Angel successor chapter: The Seraphim Sepulchri.
January 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
And so the Death Stranding marches forth...my Dark Angel successor chapter: The Seraphim Sepulchri.