Daniel Zollinger
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Husband, father, enjoying life.
Exploring philosophy of religion, Christian spirituality and other territories.
Current research topic: creation, incarnation and deification in postmodern theology of work.
NL/CH 🇳🇱🇨🇭, pharmacist and theologian.
Exploring philosophy of religion, Christian spirituality and other territories.
Current research topic: creation, incarnation and deification in postmodern theology of work.
NL/CH 🇳🇱🇨🇭, pharmacist and theologian.
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1. Jared Kushner's trip to Moscow yesterday was not just unethical; it was illegal.
You cannot accept tens of millions of dollars from foreign governments and simultaneously conduct high-level diplomacy for the federal government.
It says it right in the Constitution.
You cannot accept tens of millions of dollars from foreign governments and simultaneously conduct high-level diplomacy for the federal government.
It says it right in the Constitution.
Kushner’s Moscow mission wasn’t just corrupt. It was unconstitutional.
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, has been traveling the world to participate in high-stakes foreign policy negotiations on behalf of the president.
popular.info
December 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
1. Jared Kushner's trip to Moscow yesterday was not just unethical; it was illegal.
You cannot accept tens of millions of dollars from foreign governments and simultaneously conduct high-level diplomacy for the federal government.
It says it right in the Constitution.
You cannot accept tens of millions of dollars from foreign governments and simultaneously conduct high-level diplomacy for the federal government.
It says it right in the Constitution.
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Aucun "compromis" sur les territoires occupés par la Russie en Ukraine n'a été trouvé à l'issue d'une rencontre jugée "utile" mardi à Moscou entre le président Vladimir Poutine et l'émissaire américain Steve Witkoff, a annoncé le conseiller diplomatique du Kremlin.
December 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Aucun "compromis" sur les territoires occupés par la Russie en Ukraine n'a été trouvé à l'issue d'une rencontre jugée "utile" mardi à Moscou entre le président Vladimir Poutine et l'émissaire américain Steve Witkoff, a annoncé le conseiller diplomatique du Kremlin.
Good piece in NYT on how reduced spending impacts research in the US.
In particular life sciences are having a hard time…
In particular life sciences are having a hard time…
While the administration has said it is cutting “woke programs” that “poison the minds of Americans", it actually funded fewer grants in every area of science and medicine.
“They brought everything to a stop,” said Sarah Kobrin, a branch chief at the N.I.H.’s National Cancer Institute
“They brought everything to a stop,” said Sarah Kobrin, a branch chief at the N.I.H.’s National Cancer Institute
The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine (Gift Article)
A quiet policy change means the government is making fewer bets on long-term science.
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Good piece in NYT on how reduced spending impacts research in the US.
In particular life sciences are having a hard time…
In particular life sciences are having a hard time…
The latest on how Russia attempts to develop an authoritarian political theology, fused with it’s military objectives, that bypasses and neglects all Christian notions and developments originating outside of the ROC
russiareligionwatch.substack.com/p/the-third-...
russiareligionwatch.substack.com/p/the-third-...
The Third Rome’s Lonely Empire
The Biopolitics of Total Mobilization
russiareligionwatch.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The latest on how Russia attempts to develop an authoritarian political theology, fused with it’s military objectives, that bypasses and neglects all Christian notions and developments originating outside of the ROC
russiareligionwatch.substack.com/p/the-third-...
russiareligionwatch.substack.com/p/the-third-...
Interesting and very relevant exploration of theo-political discourse in von Balthasar
doi.org/10.1515/opth...
doi.org/10.1515/opth...
Apophatic Confrontation: von Balthasar’s Thought on Kenosis and Community as a Veiled Response to the “Trend” of Political Theology
This article explores the potential theological–political discourse of Hans Urs von Balthasar, presenting the following arguments: (1) Despite its often-disregarded status, Balthasar’s thought contain...
doi.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Interesting and very relevant exploration of theo-political discourse in von Balthasar
doi.org/10.1515/opth...
doi.org/10.1515/opth...
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The European Union had a total fertility rate of 1.38 children per woman in 2023.
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ec.europa.eu/eurostat/sta...
December 1, 2025 at 6:29 AM
The European Union had a total fertility rate of 1.38 children per woman in 2023.
ec.europa.eu/eurostat/sta...
ec.europa.eu/eurostat/sta...
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🇺🇸‼️ American companies and investors with close ties to Donald Trump have already begun negotiations on acquiring assets or jointly exploiting Russian natural resources as part of the proposed U.S.–Russia “peace plan.”
November 30, 2025 at 9:31 AM
🇺🇸‼️ American companies and investors with close ties to Donald Trump have already begun negotiations on acquiring assets or jointly exploiting Russian natural resources as part of the proposed U.S.–Russia “peace plan.”
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In 2008 FM Steinmeier in a speech in Yekaterinburg described Germany’s plan for a “partnership of modernization” with Russia. It would work for the benefit of both sides, reminiscent of the envisioned Dim-Wit-scheme. In 2014 Russia annexed Crimea and occupied parts of eastern Ukraine. Any lessons??
"By dangling multibillion-dollar rare-earth and energy deals, Moscow could reshape the economic map of Europe—while driving a wedge between America and its traditional allies"
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:46 PM
In 2008 FM Steinmeier in a speech in Yekaterinburg described Germany’s plan for a “partnership of modernization” with Russia. It would work for the benefit of both sides, reminiscent of the envisioned Dim-Wit-scheme. In 2014 Russia annexed Crimea and occupied parts of eastern Ukraine. Any lessons??
A real must-read this backgrounder from the WSJ.
Heartbreaking to read on the extreme focus on business and money, without any consideration for peace, health and welfare of the peoples of Russia or Ukraine.
Heartbreaking to read on the extreme focus on business and money, without any consideration for peace, health and welfare of the peoples of Russia or Ukraine.
"By dangling multibillion-dollar rare-earth and energy deals, Moscow could reshape the economic map of Europe—while driving a wedge between America and its traditional allies"
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:14 AM
A real must-read this backgrounder from the WSJ.
Heartbreaking to read on the extreme focus on business and money, without any consideration for peace, health and welfare of the peoples of Russia or Ukraine.
Heartbreaking to read on the extreme focus on business and money, without any consideration for peace, health and welfare of the peoples of Russia or Ukraine.
Vanavond is Kockelmann heel goed op dreef - zonder meer een bijzonder(e) interessante en gebalanceerde uitzending.
En daarnaast empathische inbreng van alle gasten ook.
En daarnaast empathische inbreng van alle gasten ook.
November 28, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Vanavond is Kockelmann heel goed op dreef - zonder meer een bijzonder(e) interessante en gebalanceerde uitzending.
En daarnaast empathische inbreng van alle gasten ook.
En daarnaast empathische inbreng van alle gasten ook.
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Not a single American Revolutionary fought for “Western Civilization.” They fought for this:
“Every spot of the old world is overrun with oppression. Freedom hath been hunted round the Globe… receive the fugitive, and prepare in time an asylum for mankind.”
-Thomas Paine, Common Sense
“Every spot of the old world is overrun with oppression. Freedom hath been hunted round the Globe… receive the fugitive, and prepare in time an asylum for mankind.”
-Thomas Paine, Common Sense
This is so deeply at odds with the vision and history of America. Take pretty much any ethnic or racial group that are part of the American mosaic America today - they have all faced the same accusation. The moment these accusations are turned into policy are some of the most shameful in US history
Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization
November 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Not a single American Revolutionary fought for “Western Civilization.” They fought for this:
“Every spot of the old world is overrun with oppression. Freedom hath been hunted round the Globe… receive the fugitive, and prepare in time an asylum for mankind.”
-Thomas Paine, Common Sense
“Every spot of the old world is overrun with oppression. Freedom hath been hunted round the Globe… receive the fugitive, and prepare in time an asylum for mankind.”
-Thomas Paine, Common Sense
“Trump, who has set aside normal diplomatic channels to strike deals through informal talks using brokers like Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner…”
A leaked telephone conversation between a White House envoy and a top Russian official about the Ukraine peace process sparked a global game of Clue in the search for whodunnit.
Leaked U.S.-Russia Call Sets Off Global Game of Clue: Who Did It—And Why?
Diplomats and amateur sleuths are chasing questions of means and motive, including who had the capacity to eavesdrop on a call between top officials and who would benefit the most from leaking the conversation?
on.wsj.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
“Trump, who has set aside normal diplomatic channels to strike deals through informal talks using brokers like Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner…”
Exactly-spot on.
Trump demands 'gratitude' from Ukraine. But since he came to power, Trump has:
- ended all new US military aid to Ukraine;
- ended all US financial aid to Ukraine;
- ended all US humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
So what exactly should Ukraine be grateful for?
www.kielinstitut.de/publications...
- ended all new US military aid to Ukraine;
- ended all US financial aid to Ukraine;
- ended all US humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
So what exactly should Ukraine be grateful for?
www.kielinstitut.de/publications...
November 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Exactly-spot on.
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COMMENTARY: Donald Trump has dismantled a global order built over decades — one that brought Americans unprecedented prosperity, security and freedom, writes Ivo Daalder, a former US ambassador to NATO.
🔗 politi.co/3LKSnOB
🔗 politi.co/3LKSnOB
November 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
COMMENTARY: Donald Trump has dismantled a global order built over decades — one that brought Americans unprecedented prosperity, security and freedom, writes Ivo Daalder, a former US ambassador to NATO.
🔗 politi.co/3LKSnOB
🔗 politi.co/3LKSnOB
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The Guardian weist darauf hin, dass das Dokument, zu dessen Unterzeichnung Trump die Ukraine zwingt, höchstwahrscheinlich von einem Russen auf Russisch verfasst wurde. Anschließend wurde es auf eine Weise übersetzt, die für einen englischen Muttersprachler unnatürlich klingt.
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The Guardian weist darauf hin, dass das Dokument, zu dessen Unterzeichnung Trump die Ukraine zwingt, höchstwahrscheinlich von einem Russen auf Russisch verfasst wurde. Anschließend wurde es auf eine Weise übersetzt, die für einen englischen Muttersprachler unnatürlich klingt.
Hallucinerende maar vooral huiveringwekkend analyse van Laurien Crump zojuist op NPO Radio 1 over de 28 punten business deal tussen Poetin en Trump.
Duistere toekomst voor Ukraine, NAVO en Europa tekent zich steeds duidelijker af.
Duistere toekomst voor Ukraine, NAVO en Europa tekent zich steeds duidelijker af.
November 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Hallucinerende maar vooral huiveringwekkend analyse van Laurien Crump zojuist op NPO Radio 1 over de 28 punten business deal tussen Poetin en Trump.
Duistere toekomst voor Ukraine, NAVO en Europa tekent zich steeds duidelijker af.
Duistere toekomst voor Ukraine, NAVO en Europa tekent zich steeds duidelijker af.
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I’ve been in a room with Putin. He calls Ukrainians “Russians with accents.” His real fear isn’t NATO expansion, it’s democracy expansion. It shatters his entire argument for dictatorship at home. Because if Ukrainians embrace freedom, Russians may demand the same.
November 21, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I’ve been in a room with Putin. He calls Ukrainians “Russians with accents.” His real fear isn’t NATO expansion, it’s democracy expansion. It shatters his entire argument for dictatorship at home. Because if Ukrainians embrace freedom, Russians may demand the same.
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In a striking turnabout, President Trump ended his meeting on Friday with Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, by stressing common goals and trading praise. trib.al/syfRofm
November 21, 2025 at 10:10 PM
In a striking turnabout, President Trump ended his meeting on Friday with Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, by stressing common goals and trading praise. trib.al/syfRofm
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A delegation of lobbyists and clergy with ties to the pro-war Russian Orthodox Church is meeting with US officials and the White House this week, raising concerns over alleged religious persecution by Ukraine. (The Hill, November 18).
Spreading misinfo to MAGA's! 🤬
united24media.com/latest-news/...
Spreading misinfo to MAGA's! 🤬
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Russian Orthodox Church Accused of War Propaganda Now Lobbying in Washington
A group of lobbyists and clergy from the pro-war Russian Orthodox Church is seeking to influence US officials regarding religious freedom in Ukraine.
united24media.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A delegation of lobbyists and clergy with ties to the pro-war Russian Orthodox Church is meeting with US officials and the White House this week, raising concerns over alleged religious persecution by Ukraine. (The Hill, November 18).
Spreading misinfo to MAGA's! 🤬
united24media.com/latest-news/...
Spreading misinfo to MAGA's! 🤬
united24media.com/latest-news/...
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Catholic Group Sues Trump Administration for Access to Immigration Facility www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
Catholic Group Sues Trump Administration for Access to Immigration Facility
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Catholic Group Sues Trump Administration for Access to Immigration Facility www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
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A CDC website that previously said vaccines do not cause autism has walked back that statement. It now repeats the skepticism that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has voiced about the safety of vaccines.
C.D.C. Website No Longer Rejects Possible Link Between Autism and Vaccines
A previous version denied a link between vaccines and autism. It now echoes the doubts about that conclusion voiced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
nyti.ms
November 20, 2025 at 12:55 PM
A CDC website that previously said vaccines do not cause autism has walked back that statement. It now repeats the skepticism that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has voiced about the safety of vaccines.
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chilling & chilled effects
Tech companies are backing away from creating diversity reports.
Microsoft, which released its annual diversity and inclusion report in 2024, is choosing to not do one in 2025.
www.hr-brew.com/stories/2025...
Microsoft, which released its annual diversity and inclusion report in 2024, is choosing to not do one in 2025.
www.hr-brew.com/stories/2025...
November 20, 2025 at 1:13 PM
chilling & chilled effects
Witkoff:
“Mr. President, I have great news.
I managed to get Putin to agree to accept Ukraine’s unconditional surrender.”
“Mr. President, I have great news.
I managed to get Putin to agree to accept Ukraine’s unconditional surrender.”
The Trump administration has drafted a peace plan calling for Ukraine to yield territory to Russia and drop demands for a peacekeeping force to deter future attacks by Moscow, U.S. officials said.
Trump Administration Pushes New Plan for Ending Ukraine War
The 28-point proposal drafted by some of the president’s closest aides is likely to face strong opposition from Ukraine.
on.wsj.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Witkoff:
“Mr. President, I have great news.
I managed to get Putin to agree to accept Ukraine’s unconditional surrender.”
“Mr. President, I have great news.
I managed to get Putin to agree to accept Ukraine’s unconditional surrender.”
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"The restrictions were intended to prevent a repeat of the Nazi rise to power, when anti-democratic forces were able to subvert democracy from within..."
www.politico.eu/article/larg...
www.politico.eu/article/larg...
Large far-right German delegation to visit Washington, Trump ally says
The invitation to the capital comes as Alternative for Germany politicians seek to build closer ties to the U.S. government.
www.politico.eu
November 15, 2025 at 5:32 AM
"The restrictions were intended to prevent a repeat of the Nazi rise to power, when anti-democratic forces were able to subvert democracy from within..."
www.politico.eu/article/larg...
www.politico.eu/article/larg...