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Rick de Ruiter

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1h

Witkoff tries to praise Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, but has a hard time finishing his thought because of booing

Rick de Ruiter @rickderuiter.bsky.social · 20h

Rick de Ruiter @rickderuiter.bsky.social · 20h

Neil Young Pulling Music from Amazon, Calls for Boycott: “Support Your Community”

Neil Young Pulling Music from Amazon, Calls for Boycott: "Support Your Community"

Neil Young has announced the impending removal of his music from Amazon, and is calling for a boycott of the massive online retailer.

consequence.net

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MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 21h

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Matt Davies @mattdaviescartoon.bsky.social · 22h

Newsday.com/matt

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Chicago.

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Kuch.

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 22h

Trump says he’s going to put a 100% tariff on China “over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying.”

“Also on November 1st, we will impose Export Controls on any and all critical software.”

Donald J. Trump
@reaDonald Trump
It has just been learned that China has taken an extraordinarily aggressive position on Trade in sending an extremely hostile letter to the World, stating that they were going to, effective November 1st, 2025, impose large scale Export Controls on virtually every product they make, and some not even made by them. This affects ALL Countries, without exception, and was obviously a plan devised by them years ago. It is absolutely unheard of in International Trade, and a moral disgrace in dealing with other Nations.
Based on the fact that China has taken this unprecedented position, and speaking only for the U.S.A., and not other Nations who were similarly threatened, starting November 1st, 2025 (or sooner, depending on any further actions or changes taken by China), the United States of America will impose a Tariff of 100% on China, over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying. Also on November Ist, we will impose Export Controls on any and all critical software.
It is impossible to believe that China would have taken such an action, but they have, and the rest is History. Thank you for your attention to this matter

Rick de Ruiter @rickderuiter.bsky.social · 1d

GOP.

Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 1d

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Kont tegen de krib.

NYTimes Communications @nytimespr.bsky.social · 1d

A statement from The New York Times on the Pentagon’s press pass policy:

“Journalists from The New York Times will not sign the Pentagon’s revised press pass policy, which threatens to punish them for ordinary news gathering protected by the First Amendment. Since the policy was first announced, we have expressed concerns that it constrains how journalists can report on the U.S. military, which is funded by nearly $1 trillion in taxpayer dollars annually. The public has a right to know how the government and military are operating. The Times is dedicated to pursuing the public interest through deep, fair reporting and an unwavering pursuit of the facts.”

Richard Stevenson, Washington Bureau Chief, The New York Times

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PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 @patriottakes.bsky.social · 1d

Trump thanks Ukraine invader Vladimir Putin for saying he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize

Rick de Ruiter @rickderuiter.bsky.social · 1d

Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves multiple people dead and missing, sheriff says

Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves multiple people dead and missing, sheriff says

An explosion at a Tennessee military munitions plant has left multiple people dead and missing. The blast occurred Friday at Accurate Energetic Systems, about 60 miles southwest of Nashville.

Rick de Ruiter @rickderuiter.bsky.social · 1d

Rick de Ruiter @rickderuiter.bsky.social · 1d

Rick de Ruiter @rickderuiter.bsky.social · 1d

Belgische zender: ook Geert Wilders doelwit van terreurcel

Belgische zender: ook Geert Wilders doelwit van terreurcel

De PVV-leider heeft het NOS Radiodebat afgezegd omdat hij eerst wil uitzoeken of het bericht klopt.

Rick de Ruiter @rickderuiter.bsky.social · 1d

Duurde even.

Rick de Ruiter @rickderuiter.bsky.social · 1d

Dat was spannend.

Rick de Ruiter @rickderuiter.bsky.social · 1d

De reputatie van kamerlid Gijs van Dijk werd met donderend geraas vernietigd. Nu hij onschuldig blijkt blijft het doodstil

Gijs van Dijk, voormalig PvdA-kamerlid, werd begin 2022 in de ban gedaan na publieke beschuldigingen van grensoverschrijdend gedrag. Twee vrouwen vonden dat hij over hun grenzen was gegaan. Krantenkop...

www.welingelichtekringen.nl

Rick de Ruiter @rickderuiter.bsky.social · 1d

Republican Buys Dominion Voting Systems, Forces Them To Drop Lawsuits Against Conservatives

Republican Buys Dominion Voting Systems, Forces Them To Drop Lawsuits Against Conservatives

Dominion Voting systems has been acquired by former GOP election reform advocate and the founder and chairman of Liberty Vote Scott Leiendecker.

dailycaller.com

Rick de Ruiter @rickderuiter.bsky.social · 2d

Dominion Voting sold to company run by ex-GOP election official

Scoop: Dominion Voting sold to company run by ex-GOP election official

Dominion is one of the biggest election equipment providers and was used by 27 states during the 2024 election.

Rick de Ruiter @rickderuiter.bsky.social · 2d

Rick de Ruiter @rickderuiter.bsky.social · 2d

3 verdachten opgepakt die aanslag wilden plegen op premier De Wever met drone: "Jihadistisch geïnspireerd"

3 verdachten opgepakt die aanslag wilden plegen op premier De Wever met drone: "Jihadistisch geïnspireerd" | VRT NWS: nieuws

In Deurne zijn 3 verdachten opgepakt in een onderzoek naar poging tot terroristische moord. Dat zegt federaal procureur Ann Fransen. Er zijn aanwijzingen voor een "jihadistisch geïnspireerde aanslag o...

Rick de Ruiter @rickderuiter.bsky.social · 2d

US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport

US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport

Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was informed at boarding gate that his trip was cancelled

www.theguardian.com

Rick de Ruiter @rickderuiter.bsky.social · 2d

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John (repeat1968) Buss @johnbuss.bsky.social · 2d

Wow! That last minute endorsement should clinch the Nobel Peace Prize for everyone’s favorite president!