JMc
@jmmccarthy.bsky.social
50+ years: real estate finance & development and city & regional planning and digital assets/web 3.0
MBA (Columbia U) & Master City & Regional Planning (Rutgers U)
www.Jameson-Capital.net
MBA (Columbia U) & Master City & Regional Planning (Rutgers U)
www.Jameson-Capital.net
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1/ Russian warbloggers are outraged at being told by a journalist that it's their own fault that the Russian government is restricting Telegram. They argue that if not for the warblogger community, the military's lies would have gone unchallenged – which is exactly the point. ⬇️
February 14, 2026 at 1:36 PM
1/ Russian warbloggers are outraged at being told by a journalist that it's their own fault that the Russian government is restricting Telegram. They argue that if not for the warblogger community, the military's lies would have gone unchallenged – which is exactly the point. ⬇️
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Deputy head of the President’s Office Pavlo Palisa declined to disclose details about Ukraine’s laser air defense system, saying he does not want to help the enemy. He expressed hope that results will be seen soon. The Atlantic earlier reported Ukraine developed such a system. #Ukraine
February 14, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Deputy head of the President’s Office Pavlo Palisa declined to disclose details about Ukraine’s laser air defense system, saying he does not want to help the enemy. He expressed hope that results will be seen soon. The Atlantic earlier reported Ukraine developed such a system. #Ukraine
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🇵🇱🇺🇸🇺🇦 Sikorski: If the US forces Ukraine into an unfair deal, we will continue our commitment to Ukraine.
It is Ukraine that will decide when to make a deal.
And then we will not be able to be ignored by Putin, because we will become the main provider to Ukraine.
It is Ukraine that will decide when to make a deal.
And then we will not be able to be ignored by Putin, because we will become the main provider to Ukraine.
February 14, 2026 at 6:15 PM
🇵🇱🇺🇸🇺🇦 Sikorski: If the US forces Ukraine into an unfair deal, we will continue our commitment to Ukraine.
It is Ukraine that will decide when to make a deal.
And then we will not be able to be ignored by Putin, because we will become the main provider to Ukraine.
It is Ukraine that will decide when to make a deal.
And then we will not be able to be ignored by Putin, because we will become the main provider to Ukraine.
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🇵🇱🇺🇦 Sikorski on Ukraine:
If we are paying, if this is affecting our security and not just Ukraine’s, then we deserve a seat at the table, because the outcome of this war will affect us.
If Russians cross the border, start killing citizens, we activate plan. The plan is simple: we win, they lose.
If we are paying, if this is affecting our security and not just Ukraine’s, then we deserve a seat at the table, because the outcome of this war will affect us.
If Russians cross the border, start killing citizens, we activate plan. The plan is simple: we win, they lose.
February 14, 2026 at 6:27 PM
🇵🇱🇺🇦 Sikorski on Ukraine:
If we are paying, if this is affecting our security and not just Ukraine’s, then we deserve a seat at the table, because the outcome of this war will affect us.
If Russians cross the border, start killing citizens, we activate plan. The plan is simple: we win, they lose.
If we are paying, if this is affecting our security and not just Ukraine’s, then we deserve a seat at the table, because the outcome of this war will affect us.
If Russians cross the border, start killing citizens, we activate plan. The plan is simple: we win, they lose.
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⚡️EU accession process needs 'solution' to bring Ukraine into bloc sooner, official says.
"(W)e have to find a solution to bridge the gap between the current methodology and the geopolitical challenges. We cannot wait any longer," European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said.
"(W)e have to find a solution to bridge the gap between the current methodology and the geopolitical challenges. We cannot wait any longer," European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said.
EU accession process 'designed for peace,' needs 'solution' to bring Ukraine into bloc sooner, official says
"(W)e have to find a solution to bridge the gap between the current methodology and the geopolitical challenges. We cannot wait any longer," European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said.
kyivindependent.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:31 PM
⚡️EU accession process needs 'solution' to bring Ukraine into bloc sooner, official says.
"(W)e have to find a solution to bridge the gap between the current methodology and the geopolitical challenges. We cannot wait any longer," European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said.
"(W)e have to find a solution to bridge the gap between the current methodology and the geopolitical challenges. We cannot wait any longer," European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said.
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🇪🇸 Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez:
We need to stop Putin. We need to strengthen our deterrence capabilities. But let us do it in a coordinated and targeted way that we can control.
Let’s build a true European Army — not in 10 years, but now. Spain will join with all the resources that are needed.
We need to stop Putin. We need to strengthen our deterrence capabilities. But let us do it in a coordinated and targeted way that we can control.
Let’s build a true European Army — not in 10 years, but now. Spain will join with all the resources that are needed.
February 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
🇪🇸 Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez:
We need to stop Putin. We need to strengthen our deterrence capabilities. But let us do it in a coordinated and targeted way that we can control.
Let’s build a true European Army — not in 10 years, but now. Spain will join with all the resources that are needed.
We need to stop Putin. We need to strengthen our deterrence capabilities. But let us do it in a coordinated and targeted way that we can control.
Let’s build a true European Army — not in 10 years, but now. Spain will join with all the resources that are needed.
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🇩🇰 Denmark’s PM Frederiksen:
Our problem in Ukraine is still that there are red lines when it comes to the weapons they can use to win this war.
And you cannot win a war with one hand tied on your back. We need to give them weapons so they can strike into Russia.
Our problem in Ukraine is still that there are red lines when it comes to the weapons they can use to win this war.
And you cannot win a war with one hand tied on your back. We need to give them weapons so they can strike into Russia.
February 14, 2026 at 7:20 PM
🇩🇰 Denmark’s PM Frederiksen:
Our problem in Ukraine is still that there are red lines when it comes to the weapons they can use to win this war.
And you cannot win a war with one hand tied on your back. We need to give them weapons so they can strike into Russia.
Our problem in Ukraine is still that there are red lines when it comes to the weapons they can use to win this war.
And you cannot win a war with one hand tied on your back. We need to give them weapons so they can strike into Russia.
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🇫🇮 Stubb: I don’t think any sensible Europeans would go back to Russian energy.
I think the whole idea that energy binds us together and interdependence is now over — so we’re looking at alternative solutions in Europe.
I think the whole idea that energy binds us together and interdependence is now over — so we’re looking at alternative solutions in Europe.
February 14, 2026 at 7:23 PM
🇫🇮 Stubb: I don’t think any sensible Europeans would go back to Russian energy.
I think the whole idea that energy binds us together and interdependence is now over — so we’re looking at alternative solutions in Europe.
I think the whole idea that energy binds us together and interdependence is now over — so we’re looking at alternative solutions in Europe.
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1/ The Russian army is reportedly forcing its soldiers to abandon Telegram and move over to the government-authorised MAX app. A Russian warblogger explains why the transition will prove to be very difficult. ⬇️
bsky.app/profile/wart...
bsky.app/profile/wart...
Russian troops are being forced onto MAX a state-run messenger controlled by security services according to the Ukrainian channel Taras Shevchenko Reports.
February 14, 2026 at 8:37 PM
1/ The Russian army is reportedly forcing its soldiers to abandon Telegram and move over to the government-authorised MAX app. A Russian warblogger explains why the transition will prove to be very difficult. ⬇️
bsky.app/profile/wart...
bsky.app/profile/wart...
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🇩🇰🇺🇦 Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen:
Our problem in Ukraine is still that there are red lines when it comes to the weapons they can use to win this war.
And you cannot win a war with one hand tied on your back. We need to give them weapons so they can strike into Russia.
Our problem in Ukraine is still that there are red lines when it comes to the weapons they can use to win this war.
And you cannot win a war with one hand tied on your back. We need to give them weapons so they can strike into Russia.
February 14, 2026 at 10:09 PM
🇩🇰🇺🇦 Denmark’s PM Mette Frederiksen:
Our problem in Ukraine is still that there are red lines when it comes to the weapons they can use to win this war.
And you cannot win a war with one hand tied on your back. We need to give them weapons so they can strike into Russia.
Our problem in Ukraine is still that there are red lines when it comes to the weapons they can use to win this war.
And you cannot win a war with one hand tied on your back. We need to give them weapons so they can strike into Russia.
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🇨🇴😎🇺🇦 7,000 Colombian volunteers defend Ukraine on front lines
❗️According to Sergeant Luis Ortiz, 1,200 individuals joined his unit in just four months.
Read more 👀
theukrainianreview.info/seven-thousa...
❗️According to Sergeant Luis Ortiz, 1,200 individuals joined his unit in just four months.
Read more 👀
theukrainianreview.info/seven-thousa...
Seven thousand Colombian volunteers defend Ukraine on front lines
Colombian soldiers have become the largest foreign contingent within the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the full-scale invasion. Approximately 7,000 fighters tr
theukrainianreview.info
February 14, 2026 at 10:53 PM
🇨🇴😎🇺🇦 7,000 Colombian volunteers defend Ukraine on front lines
❗️According to Sergeant Luis Ortiz, 1,200 individuals joined his unit in just four months.
Read more 👀
theukrainianreview.info/seven-thousa...
❗️According to Sergeant Luis Ortiz, 1,200 individuals joined his unit in just four months.
Read more 👀
theukrainianreview.info/seven-thousa...
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⚡️Ukraine destroys half of Russia's 'key' Pantsir air defense systems, security service says.
The Alpha unit of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) destroyed half of Russia's stockpile of the coveted Pantsir air defense system, the SBU announced Feb. 14.
The Alpha unit of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) destroyed half of Russia's stockpile of the coveted Pantsir air defense system, the SBU announced Feb. 14.
Ukraine destroys half of Russia's 'key' Pantsir air defense systems, security service says
The Alpha unit of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) destroyed half of Russia's stockpile of the coveted Pantsir air defense system, the SBU announced Feb. 14.
kyivindependent.com
February 15, 2026 at 12:44 AM
⚡️Ukraine destroys half of Russia's 'key' Pantsir air defense systems, security service says.
The Alpha unit of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) destroyed half of Russia's stockpile of the coveted Pantsir air defense system, the SBU announced Feb. 14.
The Alpha unit of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) destroyed half of Russia's stockpile of the coveted Pantsir air defense system, the SBU announced Feb. 14.
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"At some point, Putin will have to reckon with the failure of his strategic bombing campaign against Ukraine’s cities and the slow-rolling military failure that is Russia’s bloody ground campaign." An update of the big #Ukraine & Pacific issues this week. mickryan.substack.com/p/are-you-re...
Are You Ready? Zelenskyy's Message at Munich. The Big Five, 15 February edition
My regular update on war and great power competition. This week, Munich and diplomacy, StarLink and the Ukraine ground war, an assessment of 2026, and my Big Five recommended reads.
mickryan.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:53 AM
"At some point, Putin will have to reckon with the failure of his strategic bombing campaign against Ukraine’s cities and the slow-rolling military failure that is Russia’s bloody ground campaign." An update of the big #Ukraine & Pacific issues this week. mickryan.substack.com/p/are-you-re...
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⚡️Ukrainian drones strike oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, local authorities claim.
Ukrainian drones struck several targets throughout southern Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on Feb. 14-15, including an oil depot, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said.
Ukrainian drones struck several targets throughout southern Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on Feb. 14-15, including an oil depot, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said.
Ukrainian drones strike oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, local authorities claim
Ukrainian drones struck several targets throughout southern Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on Feb. 14-15, including an oil depot, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said.
kyivindependent.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:12 AM
⚡️Ukrainian drones strike oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai, local authorities claim.
Ukrainian drones struck several targets throughout southern Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on Feb. 14-15, including an oil depot, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said.
Ukrainian drones struck several targets throughout southern Russia's Krasnodar Krai overnight on Feb. 14-15, including an oil depot, Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said.
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Leavitt How dare you call us Nazis we only celebrate Hitler's birthday & have Nazi ideology, Plain & simple Trumpism white Christian nationalist is another word for NAZISM, Maga is the new neo-nazis, Hello if you fly one of these flags You're not a patriot! You're what's wrong with America today!
February 15, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Leavitt How dare you call us Nazis we only celebrate Hitler's birthday & have Nazi ideology, Plain & simple Trumpism white Christian nationalist is another word for NAZISM, Maga is the new neo-nazis, Hello if you fly one of these flags You're not a patriot! You're what's wrong with America today!
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The enduring wisdom of @djrothkopf.bsky.social : we must batten down the hatches of democracy.
The next transition in Washington will not be a normal one. There will be massive efforts to destroy records, pardon officials who did criminal things, steal, & sabotage. open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
The next transition in Washington will not be a normal one. There will be massive efforts to destroy records, pardon officials who did criminal things, steal, & sabotage. open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
A Dose of Hard Truths
Don't look away. These issues must be understood and addressed.
open.substack.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:13 AM
The enduring wisdom of @djrothkopf.bsky.social : we must batten down the hatches of democracy.
The next transition in Washington will not be a normal one. There will be massive efforts to destroy records, pardon officials who did criminal things, steal, & sabotage. open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
The next transition in Washington will not be a normal one. There will be massive efforts to destroy records, pardon officials who did criminal things, steal, & sabotage. open.substack.com/pub/davidrot...
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What the FUCK is wrong with Senate Democrats?
Democrats on the Judiciary Committee keep decrying nominees as unqualified extremists. They also keep voting to turn those nominees into life-tenured federal judges.
Why? 🤔
Why? 🤔
Why Are Senate Democrats Still Voting to Confirm Trump’s Judicial Nominees?
On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee held its first in a series of eight...
talkingpointsmemo.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:24 PM
What the FUCK is wrong with Senate Democrats?
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1) Did you know the story of the Freedom House EMS in Pittsburgh, a group of Black men who became America's first paramedics and set the gold standard for emergency medicine around the world? Until the 1970s, if you suffered a medical crisis, your chances of survival were minimal. #ShedShed #Pinks
February 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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SCOTUS effectively OK’ed third-country removals as the Trump admin is using them on the shadow docket, staying lower court orders reining them in. Further, the specific questions raised here — about refoulement — have come up before, like in this case: www.lawdork.com/p/ghana-refo...
NYT: Trump secretly deported 9 migrants despite court orders to not remove them to their home nations. So, he sent them to prison in Cameroon: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/w...
U.S. Deports Nine Migrants in Secret, Ignoring Legal Protections
www.nytimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 4:04 AM
SCOTUS effectively OK’ed third-country removals as the Trump admin is using them on the shadow docket, staying lower court orders reining them in. Further, the specific questions raised here — about refoulement — have come up before, like in this case: www.lawdork.com/p/ghana-refo...
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We absolutely must not let this pass:
Tell Your Senators: Protect our Democracy, Vote NO on the SAVE Act
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
February 15, 2026 at 1:22 AM
We absolutely must not let this pass:
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Staff members at the US’s premier infectious-disease research institute have been instructed to remove the words “biodefense” and “pandemic preparedness” from the institute’s web pages.
It's apparently what Jesus would have wanted.
It's apparently what Jesus would have wanted.
Exclusive: Key US infectious-diseases centre to drop pandemic preparation
Staff members have been instructed to scrub this topic and ‘biodefense’ from the agency’s website.
www.nature.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Staff members at the US’s premier infectious-disease research institute have been instructed to remove the words “biodefense” and “pandemic preparedness” from the institute’s web pages.
It's apparently what Jesus would have wanted.
It's apparently what Jesus would have wanted.
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Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
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Now is the time to prepare for the next election.
Verify your voter registration status. Get your real id, get a new birth certificate. Ladies get a new certified copy of your marriage license if you have your spouse’s name.
Help your family members, neighbors & friends. 💙💙💙
go.bsky.app/JusVyFK
Verify your voter registration status. Get your real id, get a new birth certificate. Ladies get a new certified copy of your marriage license if you have your spouse’s name.
Help your family members, neighbors & friends. 💙💙💙
go.bsky.app/JusVyFK
February 13, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Now is the time to prepare for the next election.
Verify your voter registration status. Get your real id, get a new birth certificate. Ladies get a new certified copy of your marriage license if you have your spouse’s name.
Help your family members, neighbors & friends. 💙💙💙
go.bsky.app/JusVyFK
Verify your voter registration status. Get your real id, get a new birth certificate. Ladies get a new certified copy of your marriage license if you have your spouse’s name.
Help your family members, neighbors & friends. 💙💙💙
go.bsky.app/JusVyFK
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ICE shot Marimar Martinez 5 times
They shot & killed Silverio Gonzalez, Keith Porter, Renee Good and Alex Pretti
They kidnapped Liam Ramos & other innocent children
They’ve detained over 4,000 people illegally
The shutdown is well deserved, but ICE should not be paid
They should be abolished
They shot & killed Silverio Gonzalez, Keith Porter, Renee Good and Alex Pretti
They kidnapped Liam Ramos & other innocent children
They’ve detained over 4,000 people illegally
The shutdown is well deserved, but ICE should not be paid
They should be abolished
February 15, 2026 at 3:43 AM
ICE shot Marimar Martinez 5 times
They shot & killed Silverio Gonzalez, Keith Porter, Renee Good and Alex Pretti
They kidnapped Liam Ramos & other innocent children
They’ve detained over 4,000 people illegally
The shutdown is well deserved, but ICE should not be paid
They should be abolished
They shot & killed Silverio Gonzalez, Keith Porter, Renee Good and Alex Pretti
They kidnapped Liam Ramos & other innocent children
They’ve detained over 4,000 people illegally
The shutdown is well deserved, but ICE should not be paid
They should be abolished