DaaiTouLaam
@daaitoulaam.bsky.social
HKer, Bostonian, Kansan, always a critic of shoddy governance. A reminder of how quickly a police state can be created. Pronouns: meow, miao, 猫
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Lobbyist / ex Tory MP Ben Howlett has been done by an undercover sting. As ever, the most revealing thing is how very very cheap it is buy access in British media/politics — and especially how Howlett controls one of the biggest UK pol Twitter accounts!
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
December 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Lobbyist / ex Tory MP Ben Howlett has been done by an undercover sting. As ever, the most revealing thing is how very very cheap it is buy access in British media/politics — and especially how Howlett controls one of the biggest UK pol Twitter accounts!
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/breaking-o...
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When Water Burns: The Fight for Georgia
"A year-long investigation by the BBC has uncovered evidence that police in Georgia used a World War One chemical weapon in water cannons against its own citizens during protests in Tbilisi last year."
🇬🇪🇪🇺 #GeorgiaProtests
youtu.be/z4-koO916Gk
"A year-long investigation by the BBC has uncovered evidence that police in Georgia used a World War One chemical weapon in water cannons against its own citizens during protests in Tbilisi last year."
🇬🇪🇪🇺 #GeorgiaProtests
youtu.be/z4-koO916Gk
December 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
When Water Burns: The Fight for Georgia
"A year-long investigation by the BBC has uncovered evidence that police in Georgia used a World War One chemical weapon in water cannons against its own citizens during protests in Tbilisi last year."
🇬🇪🇪🇺 #GeorgiaProtests
youtu.be/z4-koO916Gk
"A year-long investigation by the BBC has uncovered evidence that police in Georgia used a World War One chemical weapon in water cannons against its own citizens during protests in Tbilisi last year."
🇬🇪🇪🇺 #GeorgiaProtests
youtu.be/z4-koO916Gk
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Imagine throwing your career away and going to prison for Pete M'fing Hegseth.
Hegseth is scum for throwing Bradley under the bust. But if he was willing to interpret any ambiguity in Hegseth's instructions in the direction of maximum war criminality, then he deserves to be maximally "scrutinized" and maximally punished. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/u...
After Decades in Combat, a SEAL Suddenly Comes Under Scrutiny
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Imagine throwing your career away and going to prison for Pete M'fing Hegseth.
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Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal Constitution
December 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal Constitution
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"are you enjoying duo mobile" does a hamburger enjoy being made of quarks. does a fish enjoy linear time. does the mountain enjoy the first taste of a cup of hot chocolate when you get back to the ski lodge. your question means nothing to me. i couldn't enjoy duo mobile even if i tried
December 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
"are you enjoying duo mobile" does a hamburger enjoy being made of quarks. does a fish enjoy linear time. does the mountain enjoy the first taste of a cup of hot chocolate when you get back to the ski lodge. your question means nothing to me. i couldn't enjoy duo mobile even if i tried
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🇬🇪BBC has confirmed that Georgian Dream used a WW1 chemical agent, Bromobenzyl cyanide, against peaceful protesters.
People suffered chemical burns, respiratory distress and long-term injuries.
www.bbc.com/news/article...?
People suffered chemical burns, respiratory distress and long-term injuries.
www.bbc.com/news/article...?
December 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
🇬🇪BBC has confirmed that Georgian Dream used a WW1 chemical agent, Bromobenzyl cyanide, against peaceful protesters.
People suffered chemical burns, respiratory distress and long-term injuries.
www.bbc.com/news/article...?
People suffered chemical burns, respiratory distress and long-term injuries.
www.bbc.com/news/article...?
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed disastrous cuts to our city's libraries while setting aside $5M for a ShotSpotter replacement. As library associate Sara Heymann told me, “Libraries embody everything we need to fight back against fascism.” My piece on what’s at stake and how to fight back:
You Can’t Fight Fascism While Defunding Libraries
“Libraries embody everything that we need right now to fight back against fascism," says Sara Heymann.
organizingmythoughts.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed disastrous cuts to our city's libraries while setting aside $5M for a ShotSpotter replacement. As library associate Sara Heymann told me, “Libraries embody everything we need to fight back against fascism.” My piece on what’s at stake and how to fight back:
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NEW: Livestock graze on millions of acres of Western public lands. Congress dramatically reduced scrutiny of the impacts. As Trump seeks to expand grazing, we look at the consequences.
with @highcountrynews.org
with @highcountrynews.org
A Loophole Allows Ranchers to Renew Grazing Permits With Little Scrutiny of the Environmental Impact
With dwindling oversight, cattle are grazing where they’re not supposed to and in greater numbers or for longer periods than permitted. This can spread invasive plants, pushing out native species and ...
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December 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
NEW: Livestock graze on millions of acres of Western public lands. Congress dramatically reduced scrutiny of the impacts. As Trump seeks to expand grazing, we look at the consequences.
with @highcountrynews.org
with @highcountrynews.org
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BREAKING: 1st appeals court decision on controversial temporary US Attorney installations goes against Trump, 3-0. 3rd Circuit rejects bid to make Trump lawyer Alina Habba acting US attorney. Restrepo/ Smith/Fisher (Obama/GWB/GWB) Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
HabbaOpn120125
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December 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
BREAKING: 1st appeals court decision on controversial temporary US Attorney installations goes against Trump, 3-0. 3rd Circuit rejects bid to make Trump lawyer Alina Habba acting US attorney. Restrepo/ Smith/Fisher (Obama/GWB/GWB) Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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The death toll from the Tai Po fire has risen to 151, with 30 still unaccounted for
• “[Wang Cheong House] was a scene of devastation. Some of the bodies were incomplete, or even burned to ashes.”
• Possible all the missing persons will not be recovered
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
• “[Wang Cheong House] was a scene of devastation. Some of the bodies were incomplete, or even burned to ashes.”
• Possible all the missing persons will not be recovered
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
Tai Po fire deaths hit 151 as more burned bodies found - RTHK
The death toll from the deadly blaze at Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court has risen to 151 as officers discovered more bodies...
news.rthk.hk
December 1, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The death toll from the Tai Po fire has risen to 151, with 30 still unaccounted for
• “[Wang Cheong House] was a scene of devastation. Some of the bodies were incomplete, or even burned to ashes.”
• Possible all the missing persons will not be recovered
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
• “[Wang Cheong House] was a scene of devastation. Some of the bodies were incomplete, or even burned to ashes.”
• Possible all the missing persons will not be recovered
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
People complained to the patriots only District Council and were brushed off. And warnings *wink wink* were issued by the govt. Like with illegal structures by the politically connected, warnings are a fig leaf with no enforcement outside public scandal attracting intl media
Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissent
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Hong Kong fire probe reveals unsafe netting as public mourns and government stifles dissent
Hong Kong authorities say some of the netting on buildings that caught fire last week did not meet codes for fire resistance.
apnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
People complained to the patriots only District Council and were brushed off. And warnings *wink wink* were issued by the govt. Like with illegal structures by the politically connected, warnings are a fig leaf with no enforcement outside public scandal attracting intl media
Hong Kong is truly into what disaster sociologists refer to as "elite panic".
Replace altruism/mutual aid with elite charity. They impose top down authoritarian restrictions to maintain the status quo to retain power. And deflect and gaslight their culpability in creating the disaster.
Replace altruism/mutual aid with elite charity. They impose top down authoritarian restrictions to maintain the status quo to retain power. And deflect and gaslight their culpability in creating the disaster.
December 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Hong Kong is truly into what disaster sociologists refer to as "elite panic".
Replace altruism/mutual aid with elite charity. They impose top down authoritarian restrictions to maintain the status quo to retain power. And deflect and gaslight their culpability in creating the disaster.
Replace altruism/mutual aid with elite charity. They impose top down authoritarian restrictions to maintain the status quo to retain power. And deflect and gaslight their culpability in creating the disaster.
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6/ The simulation showed that where the wind blew, the virus followed.
In the first few weeks of the virus’ spread, I found that farms downwind were 20x as likely to see outbreaks.
In the first few weeks of the virus’ spread, I found that farms downwind were 20x as likely to see outbreaks.
November 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
6/ The simulation showed that where the wind blew, the virus followed.
In the first few weeks of the virus’ spread, I found that farms downwind were 20x as likely to see outbreaks.
In the first few weeks of the virus’ spread, I found that farms downwind were 20x as likely to see outbreaks.
Only one co-opting things is the CCP as they steal supplied donated and use the popo to drive off volunteers so that CCP can be the saviour of the story.
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Beijing nat. sec office backs HK gov't's actions against 'anti-China disruptors'
Beijing's nat. sec office in HK has shown support for local authorities against “anti-China disruptors” allegedly seeking to co-opt the deadly Tai Po fire to incite resentment against the government.
hongkongfp.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Only one co-opting things is the CCP as they steal supplied donated and use the popo to drive off volunteers so that CCP can be the saviour of the story.
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/29/b...
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/29/b...
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Day 29 #30DayMapChallenge - Hong Kong Building Heights
For the raster prompt I took a look at the average net building heights in light of the Wang Fuk Court fire.
#rstats #dataviz #gischat
For the raster prompt I took a look at the average net building heights in light of the Wang Fuk Court fire.
#rstats #dataviz #gischat
November 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Day 29 #30DayMapChallenge - Hong Kong Building Heights
For the raster prompt I took a look at the average net building heights in light of the Wang Fuk Court fire.
#rstats #dataviz #gischat
For the raster prompt I took a look at the average net building heights in light of the Wang Fuk Court fire.
#rstats #dataviz #gischat
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The HK authorities arrested a student on sedition charges because he made a petition asking the government to 1) ensure accommodation for displaced residents; 2) setup independent investigation; 3) review construction supervision system 4) probe regulatory neglect.
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HK man arrested for alleged sedition in relation to fatal Tai Po blaze
A HK man has been arrested on suspicion of sedition in relation to the fatal Tai Po fire, according to local media reports, citing unnamed sources.
hongkongfp.com
November 29, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The HK authorities arrested a student on sedition charges because he made a petition asking the government to 1) ensure accommodation for displaced residents; 2) setup independent investigation; 3) review construction supervision system 4) probe regulatory neglect.
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/30/h...
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/30/h...
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Northwestern and Columbia being famous for journalism and bending over for Trump seems a little too on the nose these days
This is the second largest payout from a private university to the Trump admin yet, second only to Columbia’s $200m
November 29, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Northwestern and Columbia being famous for journalism and bending over for Trump seems a little too on the nose these days
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‼️🇺🇦 GUR specialists hacked the Russian special communications networks along the frontline and in Africa
GUR units were able to expose the networks of terminals of the special protected communications of the Russian army.
GUR units were able to expose the networks of terminals of the special protected communications of the Russian army.
November 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
‼️🇺🇦 GUR specialists hacked the Russian special communications networks along the frontline and in Africa
GUR units were able to expose the networks of terminals of the special protected communications of the Russian army.
GUR units were able to expose the networks of terminals of the special protected communications of the Russian army.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
A few days ago, I'd asked if the CCP-installed govt would call the spontaneous mutual aid from HKers the work of "foreign forces". Then I thought of the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake, where the CCP denied external aid so the PLA could play the heros and could cover up govt responsibility for deaths
To prevent the remnants of "poisonous black-clad riots" from reappearing, the police Nat-Sec Department is paying close attention to "relevant person involved", with Nat-Sec police chief Li Kwai-wa & his team patrolling the area to "deter criminals" from spreading seditious messages.
November 29, 2025 at 12:58 PM
A few days ago, I'd asked if the CCP-installed govt would call the spontaneous mutual aid from HKers the work of "foreign forces". Then I thought of the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake, where the CCP denied external aid so the PLA could play the heros and could cover up govt responsibility for deaths
First the govt "care teams" steal the supplies supplied by HKers with huge hearts providing instant mutual aid to the needy, now they have to recenter the story where the CCP is the hero. With a crackdown on internet guidance news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
November 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
First the govt "care teams" steal the supplies supplied by HKers with huge hearts providing instant mutual aid to the needy, now they have to recenter the story where the CCP is the hero. With a crackdown on internet guidance news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
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Hong Kong's CCP mouthpiece Wen Wei Po published an article, declaring that "remnants of the black-clad riots" & "yellow persons" have infiltrated the relief efforts of the Tai Po fire, citing residents who saw people wearing black masks, reminding them of the "troublemakers" from the 2019 protests.
November 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Hong Kong's CCP mouthpiece Wen Wei Po published an article, declaring that "remnants of the black-clad riots" & "yellow persons" have infiltrated the relief efforts of the Tai Po fire, citing residents who saw people wearing black masks, reminding them of the "troublemakers" from the 2019 protests.
At least we now know that the campaign to replace bamboo scaffolding with mainland metal scaffolding in HK comes from the CCP
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
"""Checks will mainly focus on a number of issues, including the use of bamboo scaffolding and non-flame-retardant mesh netting"""
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
"""Checks will mainly focus on a number of issues, including the use of bamboo scaffolding and non-flame-retardant mesh netting"""
Nationwide crackdown launched in wake of HK tragedy - RTHK
Mainland authorities have ordered a nationwide campaign targeting fire hazards in high-rise residential and public build...
news.rthk.hk
November 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
At least we now know that the campaign to replace bamboo scaffolding with mainland metal scaffolding in HK comes from the CCP
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
"""Checks will mainly focus on a number of issues, including the use of bamboo scaffolding and non-flame-retardant mesh netting"""
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
"""Checks will mainly focus on a number of issues, including the use of bamboo scaffolding and non-flame-retardant mesh netting"""
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The government "care teams" summoned the police during the take over to note down personal information of the volunteers in an intimidation move to try and stop them from protesting their supplies being confiscated.
November 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The government "care teams" summoned the police during the take over to note down personal information of the volunteers in an intimidation move to try and stop them from protesting their supplies being confiscated.