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www.stidmatt.com Productivity isn't everything, but in the long run, it is everything. #NAFO Any country or group that attacks civilians is no ally. It’s international law. Slava Ukraine

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stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 1d

Update: It didn't even last a week.

stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 11d

The impact of the Gaza Peace Deal on American politics will be substantial if it holds for the next 3 years.

But it will not be enough to protect the Republican Party.

The importance of foreign policy – Stidmatt

www.stidmatt.com

stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 18m

This is why I still run my own blog using wordpress on a VPS I rent. Everything is backed up so I cannot lose my work.

stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 33m

if they did not want violence and fascism they would rise up and replace Putin.

But they don't.

Because this is what Russians want.

So it is what they will have.

It's not my problem. Get them out of Ukraine. The rest is not my concern.

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stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 33m

If Russians wanted to live in a safe and prosperous democracy they would. If Russians wanted to live in a free and equitable society, they would.

Putin still has majority support in the polls from Russia. This is not a fluke. This is Russian culture.

Russians want violence and fascism.

stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 35m

Also, in regards to the Russians returning home and committing crimes...

If this surprises you, you do not understand Russian culture.

This IS Russian culture.

stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 45m

The last month has confirmed my pre-existing belief that if we had allowed Ukraine to strike Russian oil refineries starting in 2022 Ukraine would have won the war.

Giving Biden/Harris a major foreign policy victory.

Giving Harris the White House.

stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 48m

I'm certain of it. If the Liberal Democrats would form a coalition with the corrupt Tories versus Labour in 2010...

Especially after BBB negotiations...

There is no universe where Biden would form a coalition with the Democratic Party in a multi-party system.

stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 48m

Biden is closer to Trump than he is to me on most issues, but especially foreign policy.

As we saw during the filibuster, voting rights,and BBB negotiations in 2022, I believe that Biden would have preferred to caucus with the Republicans instead of Democrats if his party was separate.

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stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 51m

Now imagine if we had let Ukraine start striking Russian refineries 3 years ago, so this would have happened before 2024.

Fuck Joe Biden.

700,000 Russian Workers TURN on Putin as Railway Industry Bankrupt—MASS LAYOFFS Hit Moscow

YouTube video by Business Basics

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stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 1h

This is the consequence of electing Eric Adams. Things will change soon.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 20h

Absolutely outrageous!! 😡

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stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 1h

We would be far better off without the federal government.

Even if we elected AOC in 2028 it will only be a matter of time until those vengeful racist fuckers elect another extremist to the White House.

The experiment has failed.

Dissolution is the only solution.

stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 1h

It is time for the United States to be dissolved.

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stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 1h

I have no arguments for why the United States should stay united.

The difference between the north and south is too large.

They take our money. They kidnap our citizens and terrorize our streets. They block health care and education. They elect radicals.
abcnews.go.com/US/federal-a...

Federal agents carry out joint ICE crackdown on NYC's Canal Street: Official

Federal agents carried out a joint Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdown in NYC's Chinatown neighborhood on Tuesday, according to a law enforcement official.

abcnews.go.com

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stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 1h

There is no such thing as a moderate Republican.

SlugTales @slugtales.bsky.social · 13h

You seem to be forgetting Trump's "Get Out of Jail Free" card that John Roberts signed for all "official acts." It's only going to get worse...

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Tata Chemia @tatach.bsky.social · 1h

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What is happening in Georgia, for my Swedish friends
www.dn.se/ledare/georg...

Ledare: Georgien – på väg mot att bli en Putinvänlig enmansdiktatur

Avskaffandet av den georgiska demokratin har gått i svindlande fart och nu förbjuder regeringen oppositionens partier.

www.dn.se

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stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 14h

Kennedy was always a republican. Appointed by Ronald Reagan himself. That is why he resigned.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 18h

Enough is enough. Adelita Grijalva was elected on September 23. The people of Arizona have a right to be represented in Congress.

During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.

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László Róbert Mézes @laszlorobertmezes.bsky.social · 14h

328th day of the #GeorgiaProtests.

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Sanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 15h

This is insane. Republicans aren’t allowing Adelita Grijalva to be sworn in because she will provide the final signature necessary on a discharge petition that would force the House to take a public vote on releasing the Epstein files. Speaker Johnson has shut down the House to protect pedophiles.

Jamie Dupree & @jamiedupree
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House Republicans stopped revising their legislative calendar back in July. So l updated it for them. Since July 4, the House has conducted 20 days of business in 16 weeks. Oct. 27-30 remains TBD.

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nufcnuf @nufcnuf.bsky.social · 20h

A government using its tax revenue to wisely invest in infrastructure and quality-of-life-enhancing services for its residents? Whoever thought of such a thing?

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Dave Lee @davelee.me · 21h

WELL HOW ABOUT THAT

"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts

A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...

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stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 19h

🤢🤮 Disgusting.

stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 19h

Ukraine was supposed to look at the lack of support from America and give up.

Ukraine was supposed to have elections while undergoing an invasion.

Ukraine was supposed to give up in 3 days.

At least according to Russia/Putin's plan.

Stay defiant, Ukraine.

stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 19h

Russia doesn't do ceasefires. Russia does regroup, rearm, and re-engage in genocide.

That is all they have done for 500 years.

The only solution is Ukraine's victory and NATO membership.
#SlavaUkraine
www.kyivpost.com/post/62653

Bryansk: Border Raids Shatter Kremlin’s ‘Peacetime’ Narrative

The raids are because Ukraine is full of people brainwashed into attacking peace-loving Russia, but local residents can be confident the situation is under control, says the Governor of Bryansk.

www.kyivpost.com

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stidmatt.bsky.social @stidmatt.bsky.social · 19h

The mask is off.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21h

Q: What do you think the likelihood is that the ceasefire lasts?

JD VANCE: *looks at Jared Kushner* Well, Jared is the investor here. I'm not going to give you a percentage.