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“Learn from the mistakes of others. You can never live long enough to make them all yourself.”― Groucho Marx

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Directeur Hannah Arendt Instituut waarschuwt voor "democratisch verval" in VS na dodelijke schietincidenten: "Mechanismen uit 1933 herkenbaar"

https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2026/01/26/christophe-busch-hannah-arendt-instituut-over-minneapolis/
Directeur Hannah Arendt Instituut waarschuwt voor "democratisch verval" in VS na dodelijke schietincidenten: "Mechanismen uit 1933 herkenbaar" | VRT NWS: nieuws
De dodelijke schietincidenten door federale agenten in de Verenigde Staten vertonen duidelijke kenmerken van democratisch verval en politisering van de politie. Dat zegt Christophe Busch, historicus en directeur van het Hannah Arendt Instituut. Daarbij maakt hij vergelijkingen met het verleden. "De Hitler-kaart trekken is gevaarlijk, maar we moeten de onderliggende mechanismen durven bloot te leggen."
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January 26, 2026 at 11:12 AM
xs4me2.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
The murder in plain daylight for all to see, the contempt for human life, the scapegoating and denial by the president and his administration… in the brink indeed or into the abyss already.

This cannot end well, impeach and remove as that is now the only option, and it is not Trump only, it is […]
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January 26, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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My first 2 weeks on #mastodon have been a breath of fresh air. I can't wait to explore more of this amazing world called the #fediverse .
A bit late #silentsunday but I wanted to contribute anyway.

[Dolomiti, summer 2020, sunrise: an amazing view from Bec de […]

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January 26, 2026 at 8:05 AM
xs4me2.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
For the Trump Administration nothing is too low or it can be lower. Into the abyss they go…

This needs to have consequences. Impeach and remove.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/us/alex-pretti-minneapolis-shooting.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

#uspol
January 26, 2026 at 10:27 AM
xs4me2.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Lies are not truth, you bunch of evil bastards…

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/us/politics/bill-cassidy-minneapolis-investigation.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

#uspol #trump #impeach #minneapolis #ice #GOPHypocrisy #gop
January 26, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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Only 17% of Austrian MPs are still on X.
Compare that to Sweden, 66%, the Netherlands, 63%, and the EU average, 58%, that gap is striking.

Finland is often cited as a leader in digital literacy and counter-disinformation. It makes me curious how Finnish politicians assess X today, as a neutral […]
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January 26, 2026 at 7:27 AM
xs4me2.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Zo gaat dat in het totalitaire keizerrijk…

China zet zuivering van leger voort: nu ook onderzoek naar hoogste generaal https://www.nu.nl/buitenland/6383702/china-zet-zuivering-van-leger-voort-nu-ook-onderzoek-naar-hoogste-generaal.html
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January 26, 2026 at 8:29 AM
xs4me2.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Het „leuke van menselijk contact“ met een psychopaat…

Ben benieuwd naar zijn memoires over een jaar of twintig om te lezen wat ie er nu werkelijk van vond.

Live Europa en VS | Rutte: 'Dreiging Groenlandinvasie niet te zwaar maken' […]
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January 26, 2026 at 8:27 AM
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Niet te geloven.

Alleen al daarom hebben we een leger nodig met een dienstplichtige component…

Meerdere Defensiemedewerkers in beeld bij MIVD vanwege rechts-extremisme https://www.nu.nl/binnenland/6382720/meerdere-defensiemedewerkers-in-beeld-bij-mivd-vanwege-rechts-extremisme.html
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January 26, 2026 at 8:25 AM
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Waanzin…

Portugal onderschept drugsduikboot met recordhoeveelheid coke https://nos.nl/l/2599738
Portugal onderschept drugsduikboot met recordhoeveelheid coke
De boot werd op zo'n 400 kilometer van de Azoren onderschept tijdens een anti-drugsoperatie van de Portugese politie, marine en luchtmacht.
nos.nl
January 26, 2026 at 8:22 AM
xs4me2.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Tsja, onzekerheid doet dat…

Goudprijs bereikt recordhoogte van 5000 dollar https://nos.nl/l/2599725
Goudprijs bereikt recordhoogte van 5000 dollar
Geopolitieke en economische onrust speelt dikwijls een rol bij het stijgen van de goudprijs. Begin dit jaar steeg de prijs van het edelmetaal al na de Amerikaanse aanval op Venezuela.
nos.nl
January 26, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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Hybride dus…

Bijna alles is anders bij eerste testweek Formule 1: nieuwe motoren, auto's en teams https://nos.nl/l/2599729
Bijna alles is anders bij eerste testweek Formule 1: nieuwe motoren, auto's en teams
Op het circuit bij Barcelona begint de Formule 1 aan de eerste van drie testweken. Vanwege de grote veranderingen aan het reglement, is de eerste testweek besloten.
nos.nl
January 26, 2026 at 8:21 AM
xs4me2.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
God straft waar het nodig is…

😬

Tientallen gewonden door blikseminslag bij Bolsonaro-manifestatie https://nos.nl/l/2599734
Tientallen gewonden door blikseminslag bij Bolsonaro-manifestatie
De betogers stonden in de stromende toen een enkele bliksemschicht insloeg.
nos.nl
January 26, 2026 at 8:19 AM
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This morning, I recorded a video on TikTok about why DHS’s arguments for the power to enter homes without judicial warrants in immigration cases are bunk.

Nine hours later, TikTok still says my video is “under review,” and can’t be shared.

Well, here’s a link:

georgetown.box.com/v/Vladeck-IC...
Screenshot of a TikTok video with error message at top saying “your video is under review and can’t be shared right now.”
January 26, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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A reminder that the Trump regime lies about absolutely everything. https://theintercept.com/2026/01/23/mahmoud-khalil-palestine-protest-rubio/

When you see any statement from this corrupt government, you must ASSUME it is a lie.

And we need, collectively, to educate everyone -- especially […]
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January 26, 2026 at 2:35 AM
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Monkey knight riding a golden-scrotum ram. psalter and hours, Ghent ca. 1315-1325. Baltimore, Walters Art Museum, W.82, fol. 194v.
#medieval #medievalart
Monkey knight riding a golden-scrotum ram. psalter and hours, Ghent ca. 1315-1325. Baltimore, Walters Art Museum, W.82, fol. 194v. #medieval #MedievalArt
January 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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Four days ago I found a beautiful Great Horned Owl hiding in the tall grass during broad daylight. Strange. He hopped away when I ventured close, but he didn't fly. The next day went back but he was gone. Today I went by and he was there but he was dead. Not a […]

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A Great Horned Owl in the grass. His body is hidden but his face is clear. A proud visage, with a big hooked beak and big yellow eyes staring right at you. The same Great Horned Owl laying dead in the grass. His eyes are turning blue and his spark is gone.
January 26, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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RE: https://mas.to/@BlackAzizAnansi/115958634246445696

As a European, I vow this: I will never sit at a table with US republicans ever again, no matter how “moderate good republicans” they claim to be. I will call them out any chance I get.
mas.to
January 26, 2026 at 6:13 AM
xs4me2.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Chris Murphy: Donald Trump's immigration move a bid for 2026 election control

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5705357-murphy-accuses-trump-immigration-midterms/

Quite obviously...

#uspol #trump #conman #impeach
January 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt: Donald Trump "getting bad advice" on immigration reform

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5705719-oklahoma-gov-stitt-immigration-reform/

The endgame of this agitation is to provoke an uprising, so he can send the national guards and postpone the midterms […]
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January 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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If Democrats in Congress want to fight Trump regime’s fascism, these four steps are a start.
1. Vote no on DHS funding bill.
2. Repeal the multi-year $75 billion funding for ICE.
3. End qualified immunity for ICE agents.
4. Investigate and prosecute every single ICE agent who broke the law.
January 25, 2026 at 7:25 PM
xs4me2.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
For Trump, the Truth in Minneapolis Is What He Says It Is

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/25/us/politics/trump-truth-minneapolis-shootings.html

For a serial liar like Trump truth does not matter. It never has.

Now is the time he should be held accountable.
He and the toxic bunch surrounding […]
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January 25, 2026 at 11:17 PM
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January 25, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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Keep 'em coming (thread)
chasewoodruff.bsky.social Chase Woodruff @chasewoodruff.bsky.social · 21h
Growing crowd of a thousand-plus protesting the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti outside the Colorado State Capitol, in 20 degree temps and a half hour before Broncos kickoff.
Crowd protesting the killing of Alex Pretti outside the Colorado State Capitol Crowd protesting the killing of Alex Pretti outside the Colorado State Capitol Crowd protesting the killing of Alex Pretti outside the Colorado State Capitol Crowd protesting the killing of Alex Pretti outside the Colorado State Capitol
January 25, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Kudos to the NYT editor who took “Appears to” out of the lead headline (finally)
NYT lead headline: Videos Contradict Federal Accounts of Fatal Shooting
January 25, 2026 at 3:19 PM