CDL Associates
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Watching the Clash of Civilizations, the Fall of Russia and the U.S. Four and a half decades of Foreign Policy & International Security, Intelligence, Crude Oil, Energy. Inside knowledge. All retired or not much.
Btw, there ARE questions to Merrick Garland. On May 2, 2023 attorney Jennifer Freeman sent a letter to the DOJ (the submission and exhibits are documented) asking for a comprehensive FBI investigation into Epstein matters. But there is no recorded reply or acknowledgment from Garland or the DOJ.
February 11, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Btw, there ARE questions to Merrick Garland. On May 2, 2023 attorney Jennifer Freeman sent a letter to the DOJ (the submission and exhibits are documented) asking for a comprehensive FBI investigation into Epstein matters. But there is no recorded reply or acknowledgment from Garland or the DOJ.
Instead of ridiculing her, Moskowitz could have called for her impeachment and arrest. This clowns show is not serious.
LOL -- Moskowitz wraps up his 5 minutes by asking Bondi what oppo she has on him, and he then gets out a whiteboard and marker to grade her
Bondi replies by saying, "there's nothing funny about mocking the Bible and holding up a Trump Bible. I find it offensive"
Bondi replies by saying, "there's nothing funny about mocking the Bible and holding up a Trump Bible. I find it offensive"
February 11, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Instead of ridiculing her, Moskowitz could have called for her impeachment and arrest. This clowns show is not serious.
The state of the Russian budget is so deplorable that the Ministry of Industry and Trade proposed to introduce full VAT (22%) on all imported goods from January 1, 2027 (which in a normal economy is an economic savagery: imported goods are subject to import duties). >>>
February 11, 2026 at 7:52 PM
The state of the Russian budget is so deplorable that the Ministry of Industry and Trade proposed to introduce full VAT (22%) on all imported goods from January 1, 2027 (which in a normal economy is an economic savagery: imported goods are subject to import duties). >>>
The Russian authorities have begun to fraudulently collect money from the population to pay for the war in Ukraine.
1. They increased the obligatory payment for housing and communal services, exceeding the increase officially established by the government (approximately +9% instead of >>>
1. They increased the obligatory payment for housing and communal services, exceeding the increase officially established by the government (approximately +9% instead of >>>
February 11, 2026 at 10:19 AM
The Russian authorities have begun to fraudulently collect money from the population to pay for the war in Ukraine.
1. They increased the obligatory payment for housing and communal services, exceeding the increase officially established by the government (approximately +9% instead of >>>
1. They increased the obligatory payment for housing and communal services, exceeding the increase officially established by the government (approximately +9% instead of >>>
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"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
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#R4Today
Palantir's Swiss Exit Highlights Global Data Sovereignty Challenge | NewsCase
Switzerland's military has terminated its contract with Palantir Technologies Inc. following a security audit. The review concluded that U.S. intelligence ag
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February 11, 2026 at 7:05 AM
"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
The US is just a bit worse than Canada and Australia??? Are you kidding, Transparency International? Trump made the US of the same color as Somalia.
🔴 Global corruption is worsening.
The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 global average is at its worst in more than a decade, threatening trust and democratic stability.
Full results here ⬇️ www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2025
The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 global average is at its worst in more than a decade, threatening trust and democratic stability.
Full results here ⬇️ www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2025
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025
The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 ranks 182 countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. Find out the scores and read our analysis.
www.transparency.org
February 11, 2026 at 9:47 AM
The US is just a bit worse than Canada and Australia??? Are you kidding, Transparency International? Trump made the US of the same color as Somalia.
Telling the truth, which majority in Europe reject in self-deception, Ukraine, and with it the whole of Europe, is losing the war with Russia because of indecision, hesitation, disputs and stupid fantasies. And all this 👇 bullshit talking only causes irritation.
www.reuters.com/world/eu-pro...
www.reuters.com/world/eu-pro...
EU's Kallas to propose concessions that Europe should demand from Russia
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday she would propose a list of concessions that Europe should demand from Russia as part of a settlement to end the war in Ukraine.
www.reuters.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Telling the truth, which majority in Europe reject in self-deception, Ukraine, and with it the whole of Europe, is losing the war with Russia because of indecision, hesitation, disputs and stupid fantasies. And all this 👇 bullshit talking only causes irritation.
www.reuters.com/world/eu-pro...
www.reuters.com/world/eu-pro...
Five years ago today we sent Frau Merkel a unique concept of a European social and business network that brought together the best elements of Twitter, Facebook, Telegram and Ali Baba, self-regulating, free from the presence of graphomaniacs, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses,>>
February 11, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Five years ago today we sent Frau Merkel a unique concept of a European social and business network that brought together the best elements of Twitter, Facebook, Telegram and Ali Baba, self-regulating, free from the presence of graphomaniacs, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses,>>
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Follow this logic to its conclusion and Lavrov is talking about a never-ending Russian war against Europe to 'return' Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, eastern Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, eastern Romania and Georgia.
🤡 Lavrov stated that Russia will complete the process of returning historically Russian lands to their rightful home.
February 10, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Follow this logic to its conclusion and Lavrov is talking about a never-ending Russian war against Europe to 'return' Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, eastern Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, eastern Romania and Georgia.
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“Given the intense partisan divide at present and the irresponsibility of some actors involved here, the IC seeming to influence or even somehow interfere to prevent the midterm elections
thedispatch.com/article/gabb...
thedispatch.com/article/gabb...
Tulsi Gabbard’s Dangerous Game
Involving the intelligence community in election matters is a threat to the republic.
thedispatch.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:36 PM
“Given the intense partisan divide at present and the irresponsibility of some actors involved here, the IC seeming to influence or even somehow interfere to prevent the midterm elections
thedispatch.com/article/gabb...
thedispatch.com/article/gabb...
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Russian communications regulator Roscomnadzor decided to further 'slow down' Telegram messenger in Russia and completely block (hello, Donald!) YouTube.
February 10, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Russian communications regulator Roscomnadzor decided to further 'slow down' Telegram messenger in Russia and completely block (hello, Donald!) YouTube.
Meanwhile in Russia:
Executive Director, Soyuzcement Industry Association, Daria Martynkina: "At the end of 2025, we are seeing a decline in cement consumption in Russia by 9% compared to 2024, when the figure was 67 million tons. The Union's forecast for 2026 is a further decline of at least 15%.>>
Executive Director, Soyuzcement Industry Association, Daria Martynkina: "At the end of 2025, we are seeing a decline in cement consumption in Russia by 9% compared to 2024, when the figure was 67 million tons. The Union's forecast for 2026 is a further decline of at least 15%.>>
February 10, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Meanwhile in Russia:
Executive Director, Soyuzcement Industry Association, Daria Martynkina: "At the end of 2025, we are seeing a decline in cement consumption in Russia by 9% compared to 2024, when the figure was 67 million tons. The Union's forecast for 2026 is a further decline of at least 15%.>>
Executive Director, Soyuzcement Industry Association, Daria Martynkina: "At the end of 2025, we are seeing a decline in cement consumption in Russia by 9% compared to 2024, when the figure was 67 million tons. The Union's forecast for 2026 is a further decline of at least 15%.>>
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We will remember this winter.
When an entire nation froze in the cold right on the border with the European Union, fought against the Russian army's advance, but did not give up.
When an entire nation froze in the cold right on the border with the European Union, fought against the Russian army's advance, but did not give up.
February 8, 2026 at 7:12 PM
We will remember this winter.
When an entire nation froze in the cold right on the border with the European Union, fought against the Russian army's advance, but did not give up.
When an entire nation froze in the cold right on the border with the European Union, fought against the Russian army's advance, but did not give up.
Russia to Ukraine: "My way or this way".
You are looking for a compromise?
You are looking for a compromise?
🤬 In Ladyzhyn (Vinnytsia region), drones hit the administrative building of an agricultural college, - Zelensky
An educational institution was badly damaged by a nighttime enemy attack
The wall was destroyed, 5 more buildings were damaged, including dormitories. More than 150 windows were broken.
An educational institution was badly damaged by a nighttime enemy attack
The wall was destroyed, 5 more buildings were damaged, including dormitories. More than 150 windows were broken.
February 7, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Russia to Ukraine: "My way or this way".
You are looking for a compromise?
You are looking for a compromise?
We still can't get used to it: as of February 6, 2026, Donald Trump's approval rating stands at 37%; 34% of Americans express strong (!) confidence in his leadership skills; his immigration policy is approved by 38% of Americans.
Unbelievable.
The country is 37% fucking crazy.
Unbelievable.
The country is 37% fucking crazy.
February 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
We still can't get used to it: as of February 6, 2026, Donald Trump's approval rating stands at 37%; 34% of Americans express strong (!) confidence in his leadership skills; his immigration policy is approved by 38% of Americans.
Unbelievable.
The country is 37% fucking crazy.
Unbelievable.
The country is 37% fucking crazy.
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"Opposition protesters? Nah. Do what you like with them. Just sign the 'nuclear deal' papers, make the Boss happy, then we can get down to business. Oil and rare earth minerals. Plus Jared and I want to talk about some nice Gulf coast real estate opportunities that Tehran might be interested in."
Iran says ‘good start’ made in talks with US over nuclear programme
Indirect talks end with agreement to maintain diplomatic path and possible continuation in coming days, officials say
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:41 PM
"Opposition protesters? Nah. Do what you like with them. Just sign the 'nuclear deal' papers, make the Boss happy, then we can get down to business. Oil and rare earth minerals. Plus Jared and I want to talk about some nice Gulf coast real estate opportunities that Tehran might be interested in."
100%
We are fucking doomed.
Chuck Schumer says ICE should be allowed to wear masks in "unusual circumstances—you know, some guy's picture was put up by a terrorist group or something."
February 6, 2026 at 6:49 PM
100%
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Countries launching investigations linked to the Epstein files:
France
Turkey
United Kingdom
Poland
Lithuania
Norway
Latvia
Australia
North Macedonia
Sweden
Millions of US tax dollars spent redacting our President's name & him telling us to move on. THANK YOU to the world for NOT accepting this.
France
Turkey
United Kingdom
Poland
Lithuania
Norway
Latvia
Australia
North Macedonia
Sweden
Millions of US tax dollars spent redacting our President's name & him telling us to move on. THANK YOU to the world for NOT accepting this.
February 6, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Countries launching investigations linked to the Epstein files:
France
Turkey
United Kingdom
Poland
Lithuania
Norway
Latvia
Australia
North Macedonia
Sweden
Millions of US tax dollars spent redacting our President's name & him telling us to move on. THANK YOU to the world for NOT accepting this.
France
Turkey
United Kingdom
Poland
Lithuania
Norway
Latvia
Australia
North Macedonia
Sweden
Millions of US tax dollars spent redacting our President's name & him telling us to move on. THANK YOU to the world for NOT accepting this.
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Over 73,000 people are currently in ICE custody, the most ever...
But that's not the only shocking number:
- There has been a 2,450% increase in the number of people with no criminal record being held in ICE detention on any given day.
But that's not the only shocking number:
- There has been a 2,450% increase in the number of people with no criminal record being held in ICE detention on any given day.
February 6, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Over 73,000 people are currently in ICE custody, the most ever...
But that's not the only shocking number:
- There has been a 2,450% increase in the number of people with no criminal record being held in ICE detention on any given day.
But that's not the only shocking number:
- There has been a 2,450% increase in the number of people with no criminal record being held in ICE detention on any given day.
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1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
February 6, 2026 at 5:42 PM
1. It was not an accident.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
2. It was not a staffer.
3. While the president may have dementia his racism is not due to dementia.
4. He isn’t sorry. He means every racist thought he shares.
5. His base agrees with him.
6. He will do it again.
7. No one in power will hold him accountable.
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So apparently it was real. Words fail me, truly. How can we give this shit stain a state visit?? Would we have honoured the leaders of apartheid South Africa? Have we no sense of decency left as a country? bsky.app/profile/otto...
Bang on the money:
“Let it haunt Trump and his racist followers that future Americans will embrace the Obamas as beloved figures while studying him as a stain on our history.”
Trump is determined to be remembered as a 'great man'.
His curse is that he won't be.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
“Let it haunt Trump and his racist followers that future Americans will embrace the Obamas as beloved figures while studying him as a stain on our history.”
Trump is determined to be remembered as a 'great man'.
His curse is that he won't be.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
‘A stain on our history’: outrage after Trump shares racist video about Obamas as White House attempts to brush off the post – live
Former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes slams Trump for posting racist video on Truth Social; Karoline Leavitt says criticism is ‘fake outrage’
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM
So apparently it was real. Words fail me, truly. How can we give this shit stain a state visit?? Would we have honoured the leaders of apartheid South Africa? Have we no sense of decency left as a country? bsky.app/profile/otto...
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Heads up...Trump just posted a video on Truth Social that shows the Obamas as monkeys at the very end.
Not sure if you reported on this already.
Not sure if you reported on this already.
February 6, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Heads up...Trump just posted a video on Truth Social that shows the Obamas as monkeys at the very end.
Not sure if you reported on this already.
Not sure if you reported on this already.