Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by Radical Pragmatic Centrist

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · May 26

For those who sacrificed all, and the ones who will never forget them.

730 4.2K 22K

Reposted by Radical Pragmatic Centrist

Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · May 26

Germany’s military told to be fully equipped with weapons by 2029

By 2029, Russia may have reconstituted its forces sufficiently to attack NATO territory, according to estimates by Breuer and other senior military officials at NATO.

globalnews.ca/news/1119610...

Germany’s military told to be fully equipped with weapons by 2029 - National | Globalnews.ca

By 2029, Russia may have reconstituted its forces sufficiently to attack NATO territory, according to estimates by senior military officials at NATO.

globalnews.ca

7 28 67

Reposted by Radical Pragmatic Centrist

UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · May 26

🔴 President Zelenskyy is reportedly expected to arrive in Berlin on May 27 for an unannounced visit, per Der Spiegel.

Zelenskyy to Reportedly Meet German Leaders in Berlin Amid Talks on Sanctions and Defense Aid

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is set to visit Berlin to discuss negotiations with Chancellor Merz and Germany's upcoming sanctions against Russia.

united24media.com

3 13 110

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 22

I wasn’t here to reaffirm your confirmation bias. I’m not here to tell you what you wanna hear. I started my channels to push back against Russian disinformation. Unfortunately for you, you like this particular kind of Russian disinformation and so because it doesn’t fit your narrative I’m bad.

2

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 21

😂 ya ok I’m being antisemitic. Have a good day.

1

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 20

Russian Iranian misinformation and the revisionist history that gets amplified on your algorithm, and others only goes to incite more antisemitism create greater divisions in our societies, and only serves one purpose, to help these anti-democracy forces destroy our democracy one post at a time.

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 20

This war could’ve been over a long time ago Hamas just had to disarm release the hostages and leave Gaza. They could stop using Palestinians as human shields all the money they get from Qatar. They could’ve used to build bomb shelters, but instead they operate in civilian areas to create the outrage

2

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 20

There are Palestinian to our members of Parliament. There are Palestinian schools, and there are Palestinian places of worship mosques. The birth rate amongst Palestinians is one of the highest in the region 3.6 children per woman in Gaza 3.9 in the West Bank. Please save me the histrionics.

1 1

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 20

I’m not interested in the rewriting of history. I’m interested in what’s happening now as far as the claims of apartheid or genocide they’re completely erroneous. Palestinians in East Jerusalem the West Bank have just as much rights as Israelis they can vote. There’s a Supreme Court justice.

1

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 20

I find myself often, reminding folks that this has nothing to do with you or your lived history. Decide to do with a terror organization that is supported by Russia and Iran killing 1200 innocent Israeli seniors women children for no reason. Taking 250 hostages killing the majority of them.

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 20

Believe me, I know everything there is to know about this conflict. The history of the Israeli people. Just remember the United Nations, decided where Israel’s homeland would be after World War II. Only anti-democratic forces would want to rewrite history while relying on people’s ignorance.

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 20

If you’re suggesting that Palestine is in a part-time state, I would suggest that you may want to revisit that opinion as that is very easily debunked. Of course Russia has everything to do with this. They helped arm Hamas and plan October 7. If you are from South Africa, it makes sense.

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 20

If you find you’re able to relax and step out of your echo chamber, and look at all of the ramifications and external factors associated with this tragedy, maybe you can take a deep breath and consider the role of Russia, Iran, and the Ukraine and the geopolitics behind your beliefs.

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 20

If this is declared a genocide, it would be the first in the history of the world that was predicated by a terrorist attack that killed 1200 innocent Israelis and took 250 hostages who are still being held hostage in the tunnels of Gaza. Funny how I don’t ever hear outraged folks talking about that.

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 20

I think a lot of people would be better served to understand the difference between war crimes, and committing a genocide. Rwanda, the former Yugoslavia, and of course, the genocide and holocaust of Jews in World War II. How many dead Jews is acceptable?

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 20

A lot of people are being manipulated by Russia, Iran and Qatar. I stand on democracy and truth and facts. When the ICC or the ICJ file charges of genocide against Israeli officials, I will be the first one to be calling for their arrest. I’m suggesting they should be held to account for war crimes.

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 20

People who commit genocide don’t have ceasefires. People who commit genocide don’t release thousands of prisoners back into Gaza people who genocide don’t vaccinate all of the children in Gaza. People who genocide don’t have Palestinian Supreme Court justices. I’m not saying it’s not horrific. Not G

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 20

Unfortunately, people cannot have mature conversations because they allow their emotions to get in the way of being able to have honest dialogue and so they cast dispersions they name call instead of actually talking about the substance. I never hear anyone talk about the hostages. Weird eh?

1

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 20

In addition, I also raised the point and the question which nobody seems to want to answer is why is everybody so quick to say what’s happening in Gaza is a genocide, but yet they have no energy for the Ukrainian people who are actually closer to being victims of genocide by Vladimir Putin?

1

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 20

I’m not sure what you are referring to. I’m not saying anything disgusting at all. I was simply pointing out that this crisis doesn’t meet the legal definition of genocide. It’s not condoning anything, it’s making sure people understand that it’s Russia & Iran pushing this narrative.

Reposted by Radical Pragmatic Centrist

Politico @politico.com · May 13

Pete Buttigieg suggested he would “assess” a 2028 presidential run.

While visiting Iowa, he said in a live interview that he'd consider “what I bring to the table.”

Buttigieg suggests he’d 'assess' a presidential run as he visits Iowa

He vaulted onto the national stage in 2020 out of South Bend, Indiana. This time, his calculus looks different.

www.politico.com

840 1.9K 14K

Reposted by Radical Pragmatic Centrist

Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · May 12

Happy tariff capitulation day to all who celebrate.

720 3.8K 24K

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 9

Come join our #Community on #TikTok for some engaging conversations about hot topics. We have to get past party politics and realize this is #Democracy vs Anti Democratic forces. #Cdnpoli #TikTokLive #Speakup #Support #Ukraine

4

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 6

#MikeMyers isn’t accused of anything. Legislation can’t come soon enough. These propagandists need to be sued into the Stone Age, it’s the only way they’ll learn. #DiddyTrial #Cdnpoli

1 5 17

Radical Pragmatic Centrist @canadianresisters.bsky.social · May 6

I wonder how much #Corruption #Alberta is willing to put up with. Seperation, 10K for Trump visit, 700M AHS scandal 250K for a rug. It’s pretty hard to take Albertans seriously. #recallsmith #Abpoli #Cdnpoli #AlbertaCanada

2 8 13