Peter
@cloudynetwork.bsky.social
🇬🇧 in NZ 🇳🇿. Random commentary on politics and econ. Mostly econ. Used to tweet about tech in the distant past.
Ukraine has defenders advantages and Russia must attack and hold a huge area. Amateur armchair generals know that Russian victory is not inevitable. Ukrainians are fighting for their homeland, not in some overseas war with no stakes for them.
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Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says | CNN
About 1.2 million Russian troops have been killed, wounded or are missing since its invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago, a rate of casualties for a major military power not seen since World War ...
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January 29, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Ukraine has defenders advantages and Russia must attack and hold a huge area. Amateur armchair generals know that Russian victory is not inevitable. Ukrainians are fighting for their homeland, not in some overseas war with no stakes for them.
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ICE is waging war on Blue cities. This is what it is all about. They are kitted out as if they are fighting extremists in Falluja not conducting law enforcement operations on civilians in peacetime America.
This is equipment you use when you plan to apply firepower
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This is equipment you use when you plan to apply firepower
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The Height of Close-Combat Weaponry Is on This Woman’s Doorstep
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January 28, 2026 at 9:51 PM
ICE is waging war on Blue cities. This is what it is all about. They are kitted out as if they are fighting extremists in Falluja not conducting law enforcement operations on civilians in peacetime America.
This is equipment you use when you plan to apply firepower
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
This is equipment you use when you plan to apply firepower
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
Look at how they are tooled up. Like they are fighting Iraqi insurgents in Falluja not conducting law enforcement on civilians in peacetime.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Look at how they are tooled up. Like they are fighting Iraqi insurgents in Falluja not conducting law enforcement on civilians in peacetime.
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They really hate being observed don't they. Amazing how vocal and motivated about denying 1st and 2nd Amendment rights but not so about investigating Pretti and Good's murders.
#Epstein files
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#Epstein files
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FBI to investigate Minneapolis activists after far-right claim about Signal chats
The FBI director, Kash Patel, said the inquiry followed a far-right influencer’s post about anti-ICE Signal chats
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January 28, 2026 at 7:28 AM
They really hate being observed don't they. Amazing how vocal and motivated about denying 1st and 2nd Amendment rights but not so about investigating Pretti and Good's murders.
#Epstein files
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#Epstein files
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Probsbly do it anyway. Trump treats the courts with utter contempt. If he doesn't do somrthing dramatic it's his last ride as Pres and he's old. Where is the down side for him?
Epstein files??? Anybody?
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Epstein files??? Anybody?
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Judge blocks ICE from deporting or transferring 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily barred federal immigration officials from deporting 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Probsbly do it anyway. Trump treats the courts with utter contempt. If he doesn't do somrthing dramatic it's his last ride as Pres and he's old. Where is the down side for him?
Epstein files??? Anybody?
www.cbsnews.com/news/liam-ra...
Epstein files??? Anybody?
www.cbsnews.com/news/liam-ra...
And still not expecting the social media giants to actually *fix* anything. It's not just an blight on kids. The paid hate adverts and filter bubbles are getting at all people.
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‘Our children’s brains are not for sale’: Macron says France to fast-track social media ban for under-15s | CNN
French President Emmanuel Macron said he wants his government to fast-track the legal process to ensure that a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15 can be in place before the start...
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January 26, 2026 at 10:22 AM
And still not expecting the social media giants to actually *fix* anything. It's not just an blight on kids. The paid hate adverts and filter bubbles are getting at all people.
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This is a landmark. The NY Times uses the phrase 'state terror' ... to refer to the federal government.
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Opinion | State Terror Has Arrived
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January 25, 2026 at 3:37 PM
This is a landmark. The NY Times uses the phrase 'state terror' ... to refer to the federal government.
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Seems the people of Minnesota need to start exercising their open carry rights (with the right permit of course!).
January 24, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Seems the people of Minnesota need to start exercising their open carry rights (with the right permit of course!).
Do the grifters try to cut their losses and sacrifice some scapegoats this time or do they double down on their "we protecting America" BS.
Epstein files!!! The world is waiting.
Epstein files!!! The world is waiting.
January 24, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Do the grifters try to cut their losses and sacrifice some scapegoats this time or do they double down on their "we protecting America" BS.
Epstein files!!! The world is waiting.
Epstein files!!! The world is waiting.
"The Party told you to ignore
the evidence of your eyes and ears"
Well looks like true American patriots won't stand for masked death squads roaming the streets anymore.
#livefreeordie
the evidence of your eyes and ears"
Well looks like true American patriots won't stand for masked death squads roaming the streets anymore.
#livefreeordie
Who in their right mind believes statements from the Department of Homeland Security?
Who believes anything Kristi Noem or Stephen Miller or Trump might say about what has just happened in Minneapolis?
They no longer have any credibility. That should be clear by now.
They lie like they breathe.
Who believes anything Kristi Noem or Stephen Miller or Trump might say about what has just happened in Minneapolis?
They no longer have any credibility. That should be clear by now.
They lie like they breathe.
January 24, 2026 at 10:08 PM
"The Party told you to ignore
the evidence of your eyes and ears"
Well looks like true American patriots won't stand for masked death squads roaming the streets anymore.
#livefreeordie
the evidence of your eyes and ears"
Well looks like true American patriots won't stand for masked death squads roaming the streets anymore.
#livefreeordie
End ICE now. End DHS now. Indict Bovino. Indict Noem.
ANOTHER ANGLE: the original video was deleted but I screen capped it. Here it is.
January 24, 2026 at 10:05 PM
End ICE now. End DHS now. Indict Bovino. Indict Noem.
Here we go again. Renee was the first but we know she was not going to be the last. The man may or may not have had a gun, but if this footage is what it claims to be, a man who is being accosted by multiple ICE agents is shot while clearly on the ground already.
January 24, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Here we go again. Renee was the first but we know she was not going to be the last. The man may or may not have had a gun, but if this footage is what it claims to be, a man who is being accosted by multiple ICE agents is shot while clearly on the ground already.
"Deport the most dangerous criminals back to their country".
Nnever hear about them do we. see mothers shot in the face, small children being taken away by masked gunmen. Observers having chemical weapons used against them.
And he wonders why the optics are bad?
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Nnever hear about them do we. see mothers shot in the face, small children being taken away by masked gunmen. Observers having chemical weapons used against them.
And he wonders why the optics are bad?
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Trump privately frustrated that he risks losing control of immigration message amid Minnesota chaos | CNN Politics
The ongoing protests and images coming out of Minnesota have prompted concerns from some Trump administration officials over the optics of the immigration crackdown as Americans grow alarmed by the ch...
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January 24, 2026 at 8:52 PM
"Deport the most dangerous criminals back to their country".
Nnever hear about them do we. see mothers shot in the face, small children being taken away by masked gunmen. Observers having chemical weapons used against them.
And he wonders why the optics are bad?
edition.cnn.com/2026/01/23/p...
Nnever hear about them do we. see mothers shot in the face, small children being taken away by masked gunmen. Observers having chemical weapons used against them.
And he wonders why the optics are bad?
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Always worth a re-post when we get an update.
Amazes me that Govt get away with saying they have done anything notable to 'tame inflation'. Our peak was relatively low (we weren't exposed to global gas prices 😌), and, over the last year, Govt decisions have demonstrably increased CPI.
Amazes me that Govt get away with saying they have done anything notable to 'tame inflation'. Our peak was relatively low (we weren't exposed to global gas prices 😌), and, over the last year, Govt decisions have demonstrably increased CPI.
January 24, 2026 at 3:52 AM
Always worth a re-post when we get an update.
Amazes me that Govt get away with saying they have done anything notable to 'tame inflation'. Our peak was relatively low (we weren't exposed to global gas prices 😌), and, over the last year, Govt decisions have demonstrably increased CPI.
Amazes me that Govt get away with saying they have done anything notable to 'tame inflation'. Our peak was relatively low (we weren't exposed to global gas prices 😌), and, over the last year, Govt decisions have demonstrably increased CPI.
Board of "Peace" and of course Orangeman is the CEO.
Does he not realise he is a laughing stock now.
Release the Epstein files!
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Does he not realise he is a laughing stock now.
Release the Epstein files!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Davos onlookers notice Trump’s ‘board of peace’ logo resembles UN emblem
The US president unveiled the board with a gold logo whose resemblance to the UN emblem sparked European criticism
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January 23, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Board of "Peace" and of course Orangeman is the CEO.
Does he not realise he is a laughing stock now.
Release the Epstein files!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Does he not realise he is a laughing stock now.
Release the Epstein files!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Petulant man child says "you can't come to my party now".
#Epstein files ....
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#Epstein files ....
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Trump withdraws Canada's invite to join Board of Peace
Trump did not provide a reason for the decision, which comes after Canada's PM Mark Carney warned of a "rupture" in the US-led global order.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Petulant man child says "you can't come to my party now".
#Epstein files ....
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#Epstein files ....
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Why only the Clinton's? Hundreds they could subpoena too. They are turning their apparent genuine effort on these files into a political circus once again.
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Epstein inquiry: Republican-controlled House panel takes first step to hold Clintons in contempt of Congress
House committee opens prospect of using one of its most powerful punishments against an ex-president for first time
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January 23, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Why only the Clinton's? Hundreds they could subpoena too. They are turning their apparent genuine effort on these files into a political circus once again.
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Deporting children with cancer.
Using a 5-year-old as bait.
Shooting moms.
ICE is beyond reform. And today the House is voting to bankroll more terror. Hell no.
Using a 5-year-old as bait.
Shooting moms.
ICE is beyond reform. And today the House is voting to bankroll more terror. Hell no.
January 22, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Deporting children with cancer.
Using a 5-year-old as bait.
Shooting moms.
ICE is beyond reform. And today the House is voting to bankroll more terror. Hell no.
Using a 5-year-old as bait.
Shooting moms.
ICE is beyond reform. And today the House is voting to bankroll more terror. Hell no.
Inflation above target...with the sole target of RBNZ on inflation they are almost obliged to increase rates. Such a shame they don't understand how the economy works.
Quick CPI update. Basically, a mixture of some global pressures, and administered price increases. Govt could pay for more infra catchup (for eg) but is instead forcing councils to hike rates.
January 23, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Inflation above target...with the sole target of RBNZ on inflation they are almost obliged to increase rates. Such a shame they don't understand how the economy works.
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1. We have forced Councils to raise rates
2. The rates rises have caused inflation to rise
3. To fix inflation we must make another 10,000 people who have nothing to do with raising rates unemployed
This, apparently, is how neoliberalism works
2. The rates rises have caused inflation to rise
3. To fix inflation we must make another 10,000 people who have nothing to do with raising rates unemployed
This, apparently, is how neoliberalism works
January 22, 2026 at 11:11 PM
1. We have forced Councils to raise rates
2. The rates rises have caused inflation to rise
3. To fix inflation we must make another 10,000 people who have nothing to do with raising rates unemployed
This, apparently, is how neoliberalism works
2. The rates rises have caused inflation to rise
3. To fix inflation we must make another 10,000 people who have nothing to do with raising rates unemployed
This, apparently, is how neoliberalism works
Murder. Indict Jonathan Ross
Renee Good shot 3 times, grazed a fourth time: Private autopsy
And #Epstein release the files
ground.news/article/rene...
Renee Good shot 3 times, grazed a fourth time: Private autopsy
And #Epstein release the files
ground.news/article/rene...
Renee Good shot 3 times, grazed a fourth time: Private autopsy
Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis earlier this month, was shot three times and grazed by a fourth bullet, according to re...
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January 22, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Murder. Indict Jonathan Ross
Renee Good shot 3 times, grazed a fourth time: Private autopsy
And #Epstein release the files
ground.news/article/rene...
Renee Good shot 3 times, grazed a fourth time: Private autopsy
And #Epstein release the files
ground.news/article/rene...