John Wold 🇬🇪💙💛 🇺🇦🇪🇺
@cracklytoes.bsky.social
One planet, Human rights/Women's rights, #EveryoneEverywhere, NATO 🇦🇱🇧🇪🇧🇬🇨🇦🇭🇷🇨🇿🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇷🇩🇪🇬🇷🇭🇺🇮🇸🇮🇹🇱🇻🇱🇹🇱🇺🇲🇪🇳🇱🇲🇰🇳🇴🇵🇱🇵🇹🇷🇴🇸🇰🇸🇮🇪🇸🇹🇷🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇦🇫🇮🇸🇪 #TerrestialOceans&Ecosystems
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When you are definitely not breaking any laws
Exclusive: US threatens new ICC sanctions unless court pledges not to prosecute Trump
President Donald Trump's administration wants the International Criminal Court to amend its founding document to ensure it does not investigate the Republican president and his top officials, a Trump ...
www.reuters.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
When you are definitely not breaking any laws
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You know all the people in charge of these kidnappings and detentions can't even wait in line at Walgreens without losing their shit. Jailing people for a few days is a horrific abuse of power; it destroys communities, another form of social murder (and literal murder).
George Retes is an American citizen and veteran who was unjustly pepper-sprayed, arrested, and imprisoned for three days by ICE.
Yet he won't be intimidated by this lawless administration. He's speaking up and telling his story as part of a new $250k @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social campaign. 👇
Yet he won't be intimidated by this lawless administration. He's speaking up and telling his story as part of a new $250k @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social campaign. 👇
December 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
You know all the people in charge of these kidnappings and detentions can't even wait in line at Walgreens without losing their shit. Jailing people for a few days is a horrific abuse of power; it destroys communities, another form of social murder (and literal murder).
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Remarkably, no major Canadian media outlet has reported on this significant research investment in Canada. To date, the only coverage has come from France’s AFP.
🎉 At last it's public ... "Canada on Tuesday launched a CAN$1.7 billion ($1.2 billion) program to recruit leading global researchers, part of the effort to poach intellectual talent looking to leave the United States because of President Donald Trump's policies." 🇨🇦 💪 www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Canada launches billion dollar plan to recruit top researchers
Canada on Tuesday launched a CAN$1.7 billion ($1.2 billion) program to recruit leading global researchers, part of the effort to poach intellectual talent looking to leave the United States because of...
www.france24.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Remarkably, no major Canadian media outlet has reported on this significant research investment in Canada. To date, the only coverage has come from France’s AFP.
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Belarus has targeted Lithuania with another barrage of balloons to disrupt its airspace. @ebajarunas.bsky.social explains that to counter the Kremlin's shadow warfare and hybrid tactics, "deterrence must be proactive and tailored to specific vulnerabilities."
The Hybrid Threat Imperative: Deterring Russia Before it is Too Late
Western resilience alone will not stop Russia's hybrid threats; allies should pair deterrence-by-denial with deterrence-by-punishment.
cepa.org
December 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Belarus has targeted Lithuania with another barrage of balloons to disrupt its airspace. @ebajarunas.bsky.social explains that to counter the Kremlin's shadow warfare and hybrid tactics, "deterrence must be proactive and tailored to specific vulnerabilities."
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There's nothing to fear here, Republicans, it's just yet another freak occurrence that's definitely an isolated incident and not part of a national pattern that suggests the nation despises you.
Eileen Higgins will be the next mayor of the city of Miami, breaking a nearly 30-year Republican streak, CNN projects
Eileen Higgins will win Miami mayor’s race, CNN projects, breaking a nearly 30-year GOP hold | CNN Politics
Eileen Higgins will be the next mayor of the city of Miami, according to a projection from CNN’s Decision Desk, breaking a nearly 30-year Republican streak in holding the nonpartisan seat and giving D...
www.cnn.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
There's nothing to fear here, Republicans, it's just yet another freak occurrence that's definitely an isolated incident and not part of a national pattern that suggests the nation despises you.
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The GOP ARROGANCE is destructive to America’s interests in the world.
The GOP’s America First program is continuously developing America Alone & Isolated.
GOP STUPIDITY —IS— STUPIDITY!
youtube.com/watch?v=OkFi...
The GOP’s America First program is continuously developing America Alone & Isolated.
GOP STUPIDITY —IS— STUPIDITY!
youtube.com/watch?v=OkFi...
U.S. Power Play FAILS — Canada’s Response Changes Everything Overnight | George Will
YouTube video by George Will Insights
youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The GOP ARROGANCE is destructive to America’s interests in the world.
The GOP’s America First program is continuously developing America Alone & Isolated.
GOP STUPIDITY —IS— STUPIDITY!
youtube.com/watch?v=OkFi...
The GOP’s America First program is continuously developing America Alone & Isolated.
GOP STUPIDITY —IS— STUPIDITY!
youtube.com/watch?v=OkFi...
This amounts to a discourse on clueless blinkered fascism versus global economic reality. US is supposedly prepared to fight 2.5 wars at any moment, - dream on- but starting tariff wars with every country on earth simultaneously may be a somewhat moronic pig headed idea.
youtu.be/OkFi5FiKnTE?...
youtu.be/OkFi5FiKnTE?...
U.S. Power Play FAILS — Canada’s Response Changes Everything Overnight | George Will
YouTube video by George Will Insights
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This amounts to a discourse on clueless blinkered fascism versus global economic reality. US is supposedly prepared to fight 2.5 wars at any moment, - dream on- but starting tariff wars with every country on earth simultaneously may be a somewhat moronic pig headed idea.
youtu.be/OkFi5FiKnTE?...
youtu.be/OkFi5FiKnTE?...
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“You’ll get the hole from a bagel, not Ukraine,” said Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Sergiy Kyslytsya, addressing Russia at a Security Council meeting.
“Our land and sovereignty are not for sale. This isn’t a Christmas market or some shady bazaar.”
“Our land and sovereignty are not for sale. This isn’t a Christmas market or some shady bazaar.”
December 9, 2025 at 7:52 PM
“You’ll get the hole from a bagel, not Ukraine,” said Ukraine’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Sergiy Kyslytsya, addressing Russia at a Security Council meeting.
“Our land and sovereignty are not for sale. This isn’t a Christmas market or some shady bazaar.”
“Our land and sovereignty are not for sale. This isn’t a Christmas market or some shady bazaar.”
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Ich bin es langsam leid, dass jeder West-Politiker von der Ukraine hunderte Dankbarkeits-Bezeugungen pro Woche erwartet (aktuell gerade Polen). 😡
Wenn jemand Danke zu sagen hat, dann WIR den Ukrainern. SIE sterben jeden Tag, damit die russischen Kriegsverbrecher nicht an unserer Grenze stehen! 😡
Wenn jemand Danke zu sagen hat, dann WIR den Ukrainern. SIE sterben jeden Tag, damit die russischen Kriegsverbrecher nicht an unserer Grenze stehen! 😡
a man in a suit and tie is saying " you have never thanked me "
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is saying " you have never thanked me "
media.tenor.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Ich bin es langsam leid, dass jeder West-Politiker von der Ukraine hunderte Dankbarkeits-Bezeugungen pro Woche erwartet (aktuell gerade Polen). 😡
Wenn jemand Danke zu sagen hat, dann WIR den Ukrainern. SIE sterben jeden Tag, damit die russischen Kriegsverbrecher nicht an unserer Grenze stehen! 😡
Wenn jemand Danke zu sagen hat, dann WIR den Ukrainern. SIE sterben jeden Tag, damit die russischen Kriegsverbrecher nicht an unserer Grenze stehen! 😡
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"Het is een illusie te denken dat het opofferen van Oekraïne Rusland tevreden zal stellen. In plaats daarvan zal een slechte vrede alleen maar tot een grotere oorlog leiden."
Ukraine’s warning to the West: A bad peace will lead to a bigger war
It is delusional to think that sacrificing Ukraine will satisfy Russia. Instead, a bad peace will only lead to a bigger war, while the price of today's hesitation will ultimately be far higher than th...
www.atlanticcouncil.org
December 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
"Het is een illusie te denken dat het opofferen van Oekraïne Rusland tevreden zal stellen. In plaats daarvan zal een slechte vrede alleen maar tot een grotere oorlog leiden."
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Putin: ‘Russia is ready to keep fighting until the last Ukrainian dies.’
Committing the genocidal intention on the international stage
West:”we must pursue a diplomatic solution”
Committing the genocidal intention on the international stage
West:”we must pursue a diplomatic solution”
December 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Putin: ‘Russia is ready to keep fighting until the last Ukrainian dies.’
Committing the genocidal intention on the international stage
West:”we must pursue a diplomatic solution”
Committing the genocidal intention on the international stage
West:”we must pursue a diplomatic solution”
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The Faroes Islands parliament has voted to amend the abortion law to allow abortion on request up to 12 weeks, after a long campaign by activists. While it's a positive step, those who provide or help facilitate abortion still face criminalization.
Faroe Islands: Vote to amend outdated law “an important step towards safe and legal abortion”
Reacting to today’s vote by the Faroese parliament (the ‘Lagtinget’/‘Løgting’) to amend the law to permit access to abortion on request up until the end of the twelfth week of pregnancy, Turið Maria, ...
www.amnesty.org
December 5, 2025 at 1:56 AM
The Faroes Islands parliament has voted to amend the abortion law to allow abortion on request up to 12 weeks, after a long campaign by activists. While it's a positive step, those who provide or help facilitate abortion still face criminalization.
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The Citizens United decision has corrupted our government and is destroying our democracy. Here's a way to get rid of it. robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
How to Get Rid of "Citizens United"
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way.
robertreich.substack.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The Citizens United decision has corrupted our government and is destroying our democracy. Here's a way to get rid of it. robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get...
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This is like calling the drive to limit police corruption as pro-crime.
Calling the drive to address war crimes committed by Pete hegseth as pro-narcoterrorists.
Calling the drive to address war crimes committed by Pete hegseth as pro-narcoterrorists.
December 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This is like calling the drive to limit police corruption as pro-crime.
Calling the drive to address war crimes committed by Pete hegseth as pro-narcoterrorists.
Calling the drive to address war crimes committed by Pete hegseth as pro-narcoterrorists.
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Halle berry is now one of my favorite people in the world for doing this.
December 4, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Halle berry is now one of my favorite people in the world for doing this.
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If SCOTUS isn't going to even pretend to be a legitimate body concerned about the rule of law, why should Americans continue to treat it as a legitimate institution?
Simply amazing that the Supreme Court declared an end to legal race discrimination in the affirmative action case two years ago and now allows overt racism in both immigration arrests and redistricting.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
Using race to help minorities? Bad. Using it to discriminate against them? Very, very good.
BREAKING: Supreme Court GRANTS Texas request to restore redistricting maps
apparent 6-3 ruling with the liberals in dissent @courthousenews.bsky.social
apparent 6-3 ruling with the liberals in dissent @courthousenews.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
If SCOTUS isn't going to even pretend to be a legitimate body concerned about the rule of law, why should Americans continue to treat it as a legitimate institution?
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Well, then no country should have problem sharing these supposedly non-existent risks.
December 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Well, then no country should have problem sharing these supposedly non-existent risks.
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🇧🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 Belgian PM sets conditions for Ukraine's "reparation loan"
▪️EU must ensure "full mutual risk-sharing"
▪️Belgium may receive guarantees of "liquidity and risk protection"
▪️Costs must be shared proportionally among EU member states
▪️EU must ensure "full mutual risk-sharing"
▪️Belgium may receive guarantees of "liquidity and risk protection"
▪️Costs must be shared proportionally among EU member states
December 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
🇧🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 Belgian PM sets conditions for Ukraine's "reparation loan"
▪️EU must ensure "full mutual risk-sharing"
▪️Belgium may receive guarantees of "liquidity and risk protection"
▪️Costs must be shared proportionally among EU member states
▪️EU must ensure "full mutual risk-sharing"
▪️Belgium may receive guarantees of "liquidity and risk protection"
▪️Costs must be shared proportionally among EU member states
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Merz heads to Brussels to push Belgium on a €165 bn loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets
Belgium's PM De Wever has blocked the plan, citing legal risks. Kyiv's reserves are expected to run low in April
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/04/m...
Belgium's PM De Wever has blocked the plan, citing legal risks. Kyiv's reserves are expected to run low in April
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/04/m...
With Ukraine’s reserves running low, Merz presses Belgium to unlock €165 billion loan
EU summit on 18 December seen as critical moment for deciding loan's fate.
euromaidanpress.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Merz heads to Brussels to push Belgium on a €165 bn loan to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets
Belgium's PM De Wever has blocked the plan, citing legal risks. Kyiv's reserves are expected to run low in April
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/04/m...
Belgium's PM De Wever has blocked the plan, citing legal risks. Kyiv's reserves are expected to run low in April
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/04/m...
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“Europe is losing confidence, sinking into fatalism and justifying its passivity with the soothing thought that it has no real choice, as its cards are weak. Besides, in the long run, things will work out. Just wait for the U.S. midterms.”
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Europe’s psychology of weakness
It’s time the EU ditched its failing strategy of “react, hope, repeat.”
www.politico.eu
December 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
“Europe is losing confidence, sinking into fatalism and justifying its passivity with the soothing thought that it has no real choice, as its cards are weak. Besides, in the long run, things will work out. Just wait for the U.S. midterms.”
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
www.politico.eu/article/euro...
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My wife has been HIV+ for 34 years. She’s alive today b/c work of activists who destigmatized the virus, pushed medical science to adapt & find ways to treat it, & advocated for gov health programs that helped fund her care. The current U.S. regime may want to go back in time, but we won’t let them.
December 2, 2025 at 1:27 AM
My wife has been HIV+ for 34 years. She’s alive today b/c work of activists who destigmatized the virus, pushed medical science to adapt & find ways to treat it, & advocated for gov health programs that helped fund her care. The current U.S. regime may want to go back in time, but we won’t let them.
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The Netherlands has taken over defense of NATO’s key logistics hub in Rzeszow, eastern Poland, deploying 300 troops, 2 Patriot systems, NASAMS, and anti-drone gear. Part of the NSATU program, the mission runs through June 1, 2026, ensuring secure delivery of aid to Ukraine.
December 1, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The Netherlands has taken over defense of NATO’s key logistics hub in Rzeszow, eastern Poland, deploying 300 troops, 2 Patriot systems, NASAMS, and anti-drone gear. Part of the NSATU program, the mission runs through June 1, 2026, ensuring secure delivery of aid to Ukraine.