Kari Salmela
@theapilas.bsky.social
Mostly post in SWE/ENG/FIN #turpo #säkpol #security #Photography #Graphics #antirasist
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I’ve published several threads on disordered discourse, how it captures democratic systems, and how we might counter it.
For those who want to know more, the following playlist takes you through the philosophical ideas that have shaped much of my thinking.
open.spotify.com/playlist/3NJ...
For those who want to know more, the following playlist takes you through the philosophical ideas that have shaped much of my thinking.
open.spotify.com/playlist/3NJ...
Philosophical Foundations of Disordered Discourse: A Structured Listening Guide
open.spotify.com
March 22, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I’ve published several threads on disordered discourse, how it captures democratic systems, and how we might counter it.
For those who want to know more, the following playlist takes you through the philosophical ideas that have shaped much of my thinking.
open.spotify.com/playlist/3NJ...
For those who want to know more, the following playlist takes you through the philosophical ideas that have shaped much of my thinking.
open.spotify.com/playlist/3NJ...
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Vance visiting Dachau and then meeting w the AfD and urging German politicians to welcome them into government is a "gotta hear both sides" for the ages.
meanwhile, in the foreign affairs department (www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/w...)
February 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Vance visiting Dachau and then meeting w the AfD and urging German politicians to welcome them into government is a "gotta hear both sides" for the ages.
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Friends,
May we never forget that while negotiations,statements, addresses and the rest of the (undoubtedly important) diplomacy track are happening,exhausted #Ukrainian men &women in military uniform are holding back evil on the frontlines.
Without them,there would be no diplomacy track at all.
May we never forget that while negotiations,statements, addresses and the rest of the (undoubtedly important) diplomacy track are happening,exhausted #Ukrainian men &women in military uniform are holding back evil on the frontlines.
Without them,there would be no diplomacy track at all.
February 16, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Friends,
May we never forget that while negotiations,statements, addresses and the rest of the (undoubtedly important) diplomacy track are happening,exhausted #Ukrainian men &women in military uniform are holding back evil on the frontlines.
Without them,there would be no diplomacy track at all.
May we never forget that while negotiations,statements, addresses and the rest of the (undoubtedly important) diplomacy track are happening,exhausted #Ukrainian men &women in military uniform are holding back evil on the frontlines.
Without them,there would be no diplomacy track at all.
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the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
February 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
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OTD in 2022 leading geopolitical analyst "Colonel Homsi" reported with amusement Lavrov's invasion denial.
Colonel is a good name. Colon. To do with the asshole.
Colonel is a good name. Colon. To do with the asshole.
February 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
OTD in 2022 leading geopolitical analyst "Colonel Homsi" reported with amusement Lavrov's invasion denial.
Colonel is a good name. Colon. To do with the asshole.
Colonel is a good name. Colon. To do with the asshole.
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According to Al Araby, Syria has banned the import of goods manufactured in Russia, Israel and Iran.
Not looking good for Russia’s chances of keeping their bases in Syria.
Not looking good for Russia’s chances of keeping their bases in Syria.
تعميم للمعابر والمنافذ.. سوريا تحظر البضائع من إيران وإسرائيل وروسيا | التلفزيون العربي
أفادت الهيئة العامة للمنافذ البرية البحرية السورية بحظر دخول البضائع المُنْشَأَة في إيران وإسرائيل وروسيا إلى الأراضي السورية، مع مصادرتها.
https://www.alaraby.com/news/تعميم-للمعابر-والمنافذ-سوريا-تحظر-البضائع-من-إيران-وإسرائيل-وروسيا
January 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
According to Al Araby, Syria has banned the import of goods manufactured in Russia, Israel and Iran.
Not looking good for Russia’s chances of keeping their bases in Syria.
Not looking good for Russia’s chances of keeping their bases in Syria.
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Found this @anderspucknielsen.dk video on the dangers of over egging peace talks interesting
Peace talks will take a long time
YouTube video by Anders Puck Nielsen
www.youtube.com
January 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Found this @anderspucknielsen.dk video on the dangers of over egging peace talks interesting
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Everyone should read this.👇
For no reason that he can articulate, Trump has triggered a crisis in Denmark
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trump Triggers a Crisis in Denmark—And Europe
"Trump might forget about Greenland. But also, he might not. Nobody knows. He operates on whims," @anneapplebaum writes.
www.theatlantic.com
January 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Everyone should read this.👇
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This is a fascinating turn of events
January 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
This is a fascinating turn of events
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DAMASCUS:
In the heart of Damascus, panic this moment in the Malki area. Assad's main residence is located here, the area is fortified with regime forces that are now fleeing.
This is clearly the regime falling apart at it's very core.
In the heart of Damascus, panic this moment in the Malki area. Assad's main residence is located here, the area is fortified with regime forces that are now fleeing.
This is clearly the regime falling apart at it's very core.
December 8, 2024 at 1:01 AM
DAMASCUS:
In the heart of Damascus, panic this moment in the Malki area. Assad's main residence is located here, the area is fortified with regime forces that are now fleeing.
This is clearly the regime falling apart at it's very core.
In the heart of Damascus, panic this moment in the Malki area. Assad's main residence is located here, the area is fortified with regime forces that are now fleeing.
This is clearly the regime falling apart at it's very core.
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Today’s update from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social on the situation in #Ukraine
NEW: Russian forces have resumed their offensive operations directly aimed at seizing Pokrovsk through a turning maneuver from the south after successfully widening their salient south and southeast of the town. (1/3)
Assessment: isw.pub/UkrWar120724
Map: isw.pub/InteractiveU...
Assessment: isw.pub/UkrWar120724
Map: isw.pub/InteractiveU...
December 8, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Today’s update from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social on the situation in #Ukraine
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"Suspected Russian spies targeted journalist with Facebook 'honey trap', UK court hears"
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Suspected Russian spies targeted journalist with Facebook 'honey trap', UK court hears
A group of Bulgarian nationals accused of spying for Russia targeted an investigative journalist with the Bellingcat news outlet and tried to lure him into a "honey trap" via Facebook, prosecutors told a London court on Monday.
www.reuters.com
December 2, 2024 at 5:18 PM
"Suspected Russian spies targeted journalist with Facebook 'honey trap', UK court hears"
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
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What a great idea!
Here’s a crazy idea. Let’s make sure the proposed new FBI Director can pass an FBI Background Check.
December 2, 2024 at 4:43 PM
What a great idea!
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Senator Tommy Tuberville, Republican of Alabama and a fierce Trump loyalist, called Mr. Patel “the perfect pick.”
Once again, Tommy, you made a mistake.
A big mistake.
Once again, Tommy, you made a mistake.
A big mistake.
December 2, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Senator Tommy Tuberville, Republican of Alabama and a fierce Trump loyalist, called Mr. Patel “the perfect pick.”
Once again, Tommy, you made a mistake.
A big mistake.
Once again, Tommy, you made a mistake.
A big mistake.
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"We cannot continue to participate in the social network feed of a man who proclaims the death of the media and therefore of journalists... X is a platform that no longer serves the public interest at all, but the special ideological and financial interests of its owner and his political allies"
European Federation of Journalists to stop posting content on X
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 2, 2024 at 3:12 PM
"We cannot continue to participate in the social network feed of a man who proclaims the death of the media and therefore of journalists... X is a platform that no longer serves the public interest at all, but the special ideological and financial interests of its owner and his political allies"
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This explains all the pro russian statements. Although why we would want something that catches fire just as easily as T-72 is open question.
November 28, 2024 at 7:41 AM
This explains all the pro russian statements. Although why we would want something that catches fire just as easily as T-72 is open question.
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www.dn.se/kultur/unikt...
Raoul Wallenberg-institutets bibliotek för mänskliga rättigheter kan läggas ner.
Samlingen om 30 000 böcker finns i Lund och har byggts upp under 40 år.
– Vi behöver stöd från regeringen, annars tvingas vi stänga under 2025, säger institutets chef Peter Lundberg.
Raoul Wallenberg-institutets bibliotek för mänskliga rättigheter kan läggas ner.
Samlingen om 30 000 böcker finns i Lund och har byggts upp under 40 år.
– Vi behöver stöd från regeringen, annars tvingas vi stänga under 2025, säger institutets chef Peter Lundberg.
Unikt bibliotek i Lund hotas av nedläggning
Samlingen om 30 000 böcker finns i Lund och har byggts upp under 40 år.
www.dn.se
November 24, 2024 at 12:12 PM
www.dn.se/kultur/unikt...
Raoul Wallenberg-institutets bibliotek för mänskliga rättigheter kan läggas ner.
Samlingen om 30 000 böcker finns i Lund och har byggts upp under 40 år.
– Vi behöver stöd från regeringen, annars tvingas vi stänga under 2025, säger institutets chef Peter Lundberg.
Raoul Wallenberg-institutets bibliotek för mänskliga rättigheter kan läggas ner.
Samlingen om 30 000 böcker finns i Lund och har byggts upp under 40 år.
– Vi behöver stöd från regeringen, annars tvingas vi stänga under 2025, säger institutets chef Peter Lundberg.
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Patri's new FAMOUS tracked personnel carrier will replace bo oth BV and Nasu tracked ATVs as well as MTLB APCs.
Top speed is 80km/h and it can operate in over a meter deep snow.
Shares major components with the XA-300 6x6.
yle.fi/a/74-2012229...
Top speed is 80km/h and it can operate in over a meter deep snow.
Shares major components with the XA-300 6x6.
yle.fi/a/74-2012229...
Tämä ajoneuvo korvaa Maavoimien telakuorma-autot – voi liikkua osan matkoista pelkällä sähköllä
Patria kehittää teknologisesti edistynyttä panssaroitua ajoneuvoa arktisiin oloihin. Se vähentää Euroopan puolustuksen riippuvuutta Yhdysvalloista.
yle.fi
November 25, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Patri's new FAMOUS tracked personnel carrier will replace bo oth BV and Nasu tracked ATVs as well as MTLB APCs.
Top speed is 80km/h and it can operate in over a meter deep snow.
Shares major components with the XA-300 6x6.
yle.fi/a/74-2012229...
Top speed is 80km/h and it can operate in over a meter deep snow.
Shares major components with the XA-300 6x6.
yle.fi/a/74-2012229...
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Ukr Air Defence take down 👇
71/145 Shahed drones
71 drones were lost due to ew!
But still dangerous when damage fall from sky.
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
#standwithukraine
71/145 Shahed drones
71 drones were lost due to ew!
But still dangerous when damage fall from sky.
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
#standwithukraine
November 25, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Ukr Air Defence take down 👇
71/145 Shahed drones
71 drones were lost due to ew!
But still dangerous when damage fall from sky.
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
#standwithukraine
71/145 Shahed drones
71 drones were lost due to ew!
But still dangerous when damage fall from sky.
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
#standwithukraine
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Same same but different. Fuck you Elon, fuck you Joe Rogan, fuck you Putin. Fuck you all three.
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
#standwithukraine
#russiaisaterrorstate
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
#standwithukraine
#russiaisaterrorstate
November 25, 2024 at 9:27 AM
Same same but different. Fuck you Elon, fuck you Joe Rogan, fuck you Putin. Fuck you all three.
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
#standwithukraine
#russiaisaterrorstate
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
#standwithukraine
#russiaisaterrorstate