Dave Takaki
@davetakaki.bsky.social
UNSC Resolution 1325, Equal Rights Amendment, Climate Change is Real, Foreign Policy, Int'l Relations
Si vis pacem, para pacem et bellum
orbi est
an eclectic sponge of esoteric bullshit
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Si vis pacem, para pacem et bellum
orbi est
an eclectic sponge of esoteric bullshit
No DMs
US will sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, Trump says www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
US will sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, Trump says
The president's announcement comes on the eve of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit.
www.militarytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
US will sell F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia, Trump says www.militarytimes.com/news/pentago...
“The record points to a disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps, missteps that led an FBI agent and a prosecutor to potentially undermine the integrity of the grand jury proceeding,” Fitzgerald wrote in his ruling. www.staradvertiser.com/2025/11/17/b...
Judge orders DOJ to release Comey grand jury files, cites ‘misconduct’ | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
WASHINGTON >> A U.S. judge found today there is evidence of misconduct in how a federal prosecutor closely aligned with President Donald Trump secured criminal charges against James Comey, and ordered...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
“The record points to a disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps, missteps that led an FBI agent and a prosecutor to potentially undermine the integrity of the grand jury proceeding,” Fitzgerald wrote in his ruling. www.staradvertiser.com/2025/11/17/b...
Northern Norway feels the consequences of record-high fossil fuel emissions
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Northern Norway feels the consequences of record-high fossil fuel emissions
With 2025 set to be a record year for fossil fuel emissions, experts have concluded that it is no longer plausible to keep global warming below 1.5°C.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Northern Norway feels the consequences of record-high fossil fuel emissions
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Israeli soldiers shoot at UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon f24.my/BZ1f.BS
Israeli soldiers shoot at UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said Sunday that Israeli soldiers had shot at its peacekeepers from a tank near an army position in the country's south. Israel responded that it…
f24.my
November 16, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Israeli soldiers shoot at UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon f24.my/BZ1f.BS
'Not in our name': Afrikaners push back against Trump’s false white genocide claims in South Africa f24.my/BZ1C.BS
'Not in our name': Afrikaners push back against Trump’s false white genocide claims in South Africa
While the US has announced special treatment for white South Africans seeking asylum, local division between left and right leaning groups in South Africa deepens.
f24.my
November 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
'Not in our name': Afrikaners push back against Trump’s false white genocide claims in South Africa f24.my/BZ1C.BS
Saab and Bombardier consider Gripen E assembly in Canada to support Ukraine deal www.aerotime.aero/articles/saa... via @AviationNews
Saab weighs Gripen E assembly in Canada amid Ukraine demand
Saab is exploring Gripen E assembly in Canada with Bombardier to meet Ukraine demand, as Ottawa reviews its F-35 deal and deepens defense ties with Sweden.
www.aerotime.aero
November 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Saab and Bombardier consider Gripen E assembly in Canada to support Ukraine deal www.aerotime.aero/articles/saa... via @AviationNews
Japan lawmakers eye firm response to Chinese envoy\'s threat to behead PM www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11...
Japan lawmakers eye firm response to Chinese envoy's threat to behead PM
The LDP adopted a resolution calling for a decisive response to Xue Jian's post on X, including the possibility of expelling the diplomat from Japan.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Japan lawmakers eye firm response to Chinese envoy\'s threat to behead PM www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11...
America’s Rosgvardiya Moment
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America’s Rosgvardiya Moment
When Trump Turns the National Guard Into His Own Private Army
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November 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
America’s Rosgvardiya Moment
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Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits...
Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance
In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.
www.militarytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits...
Troops have been paid again, but what comes next? www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits...
Troops have been paid again, but what comes next?
The government pulled together funds to pay troops Oct. 15 and now Nov. 1, but officials said it’s doubtful they'll be paid again if the shutdown persists.
www.militarytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Troops have been paid again, but what comes next? www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits...
Military medical facilities aim to woo back Medicare-eligible patients www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits...
Military medical facilities aim to woo back Medicare-eligible patients
21 military treatment facilities are prioritizing bringing back Tricare for Life patients.
www.militarytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Military medical facilities aim to woo back Medicare-eligible patients www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits...
The Arctic has again become Moscow’s nuclear bluster playground
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The Arctic has again become Moscow’s nuclear bluster playground
History is repeating itself.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The Arctic has again become Moscow’s nuclear bluster playground
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Poseidon is a post-doomsday weapon unlike any ever seen in any previous arms race.
Formed like a giant torpedo, the weapon is nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed, and can allegedly travel down deep with intercontinental range.
www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/her...
Formed like a giant torpedo, the weapon is nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed, and can allegedly travel down deep with intercontinental range.
www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/her...
Here comes Russia's first serial submarine to carry nuclear-powered giga-torpedoes
The Khabarovsk was launched from the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk on Saturday.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Poseidon is a post-doomsday weapon unlike any ever seen in any previous arms race.
Formed like a giant torpedo, the weapon is nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed, and can allegedly travel down deep with intercontinental range.
www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/her...
Formed like a giant torpedo, the weapon is nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed, and can allegedly travel down deep with intercontinental range.
www.thebarentsobserver.com/security/her...
I'm thinking of all the Islamist militia from the Sahel in the north to points south who would be drawn to such a conflict.
And it would be maximum pucker factor for US embassies in the region.
In the real world, such ignorance is deadly. f24.my/BXIw.BS
And it would be maximum pucker factor for US embassies in the region.
In the real world, such ignorance is deadly. f24.my/BXIw.BS
Trump threatens to send US military into Nigeria, alleging mass killing of Christians
US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened Nigeria with a possible military attack after accusing the country of allowing the killing of Christians by Islamists. Trump alleged on social media on...
f24.my
November 2, 2025 at 11:50 AM
I'm thinking of all the Islamist militia from the Sahel in the north to points south who would be drawn to such a conflict.
And it would be maximum pucker factor for US embassies in the region.
In the real world, such ignorance is deadly. f24.my/BXIw.BS
And it would be maximum pucker factor for US embassies in the region.
In the real world, such ignorance is deadly. f24.my/BXIw.BS
Washington, D.C. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly permanently blocked part of an executive order from Donald Trump, ruling that the president cannot require voters to show passports or similar documents as proof of citizenship before voting.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Washington, D.C. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly permanently blocked part of an executive order from Donald Trump, ruling that the president cannot require voters to show passports or similar documents as proof of citizenship before voting.
www.staradvertiser.com/2025/10/31/b...
www.staradvertiser.com/2025/10/31/b...
Reposted by Dave Takaki
They refuse to
"Trump’s autocratic takeover depends on 'complicity, collaboration, and cowardice of congressional Republicans.' The GOP failure to exercise oversight on Trump’s bombings is allowing his consolidation of authoritarian power to balloon exponentially and dangerously."
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Trump Boat Bombings Worsen as New Horror Shakes Experts: “Alarm Bells”
Remember the Southern Command admiral who resigned two weeks ago? Hill Republicans haven’t heard from him—and they don’t apparently want to.
newrepublic.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:47 PM
They refuse to
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Just in time for Halloween.
October 31, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Just in time for Halloween.
Bhutan building Mindfulness City to create jobs, lure young Bhutanese ho... youtu.be/7g_t1lzn-1A?... via @YouTube
Bhutan building Mindfulness City to create jobs, lure young Bhutanese home from abroad
YouTube video by 60 Minutes
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October 31, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Bhutan building Mindfulness City to create jobs, lure young Bhutanese ho... youtu.be/7g_t1lzn-1A?... via @YouTube
Swiss media group Ringier has sold Hungary's most-read tabloid & other major titles to a company widely seen as close to Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz party.
Sale comes months ahead of Hungarian elections, where Orban faces a challenge to his 15-year rule.
p.dw.com/p/52uKr?maca...
Sale comes months ahead of Hungarian elections, where Orban faces a challenge to his 15-year rule.
p.dw.com/p/52uKr?maca...
Hungary's top tabloid sold to company close to Orban – DW – 10/31/2025
Opposition leader Peter Magyar accuses Viktor Orban's Fidesz party of seizing control of Hungary's last major independent media outlets.
p.dw.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Swiss media group Ringier has sold Hungary's most-read tabloid & other major titles to a company widely seen as close to Viktor Orban's ruling Fidesz party.
Sale comes months ahead of Hungarian elections, where Orban faces a challenge to his 15-year rule.
p.dw.com/p/52uKr?maca...
Sale comes months ahead of Hungarian elections, where Orban faces a challenge to his 15-year rule.
p.dw.com/p/52uKr?maca...
Reposted by Dave Takaki
Keep reading and remembering.
October 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Keep reading and remembering.
Rookie Trey Yesavage’s brilliance has Blue Jays one win from glory www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Rookie Trey Yesavage's brilliance has Blue Jays one win away from glory
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Rookie Trey Yesavage’s brilliance has Blue Jays one win from glory www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
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This is literally Nazi shit. This is what the Nazis did. If you support this, you are a Nazi, and if that makes you upset, then STOP BEING A FUCKING NAZI
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too. n.pr/4qFa1mY
Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.
n.pr
October 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This is literally Nazi shit. This is what the Nazis did. If you support this, you are a Nazi, and if that makes you upset, then STOP BEING A FUCKING NAZI
Three of the judges are listed as being active-duty Naval officers and one is active in the Army. The other officers come from the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy and Army Reserve forces and the National Guard.
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Read more at: www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...
Military lawyers arrive to take bench in immigration courtrooms across US
Nearly two dozen military attorneys were appointed as temporary immigration judges and will begin hearing cases in federal courtrooms.
www.stripes.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Three of the judges are listed as being active-duty Naval officers and one is active in the Army. The other officers come from the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy and Army Reserve forces and the National Guard.
Read more at: www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...
Read more at: www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...
After a federal agent shot at a D.C. driver, claims of a police cover-up wapo.st/47D9R6P
After a federal agent shot at a D.C. driver, claims of a police cover-up
DHS said Tuesday that its agent fired after the driver tried to run him over. But a D.C. officer told a judge that no one was standing in front of the car.
wapo.st
October 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
After a federal agent shot at a D.C. driver, claims of a police cover-up wapo.st/47D9R6P