Juan Souto
@jsoutoc.bsky.social
a mathematician, a bore, a centrist dad, a Spaniard who has lived more than two thirds of his life (and counting) in Germany, the US, Canada, and France, a dedicated European, living in a cat infested house
Blog: https://juans-rants.perlora.eu
Blog: https://juans-rants.perlora.eu
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The only time Article 5 of NATO has ever been invoked was by America when her allies rushed to her defence following 9/11. Four hundred and fifty-seven British flag-draped coffins came home from Afghanistan.
Trump's comments are an utter disgrace. Grubby ignorance laid bare.
Trump's comments are an utter disgrace. Grubby ignorance laid bare.
January 23, 2026 at 11:24 AM
The only time Article 5 of NATO has ever been invoked was by America when her allies rushed to her defence following 9/11. Four hundred and fifty-seven British flag-draped coffins came home from Afghanistan.
Trump's comments are an utter disgrace. Grubby ignorance laid bare.
Trump's comments are an utter disgrace. Grubby ignorance laid bare.
these people have no decency
This guy went to work today, put a mask on, kidnapped a 5 year old child, and then used him as bait so both he and his father could be sent behind bars
January 22, 2026 at 7:14 AM
these people have no decency
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Danish pension fund to dump US treasuries
"The US is basically not a good credit and long-term the US government finances are not sustainable," says chief investment officer
www.investing.com/news/stock-m...
"The US is basically not a good credit and long-term the US government finances are not sustainable," says chief investment officer
www.investing.com/news/stock-m...
Danish pension fund AkademikerPension to exit US Treasuries By Investing.com
Danish pension fund AkademikerPension to exit US Treasuries
www.investing.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Danish pension fund to dump US treasuries
"The US is basically not a good credit and long-term the US government finances are not sustainable," says chief investment officer
www.investing.com/news/stock-m...
"The US is basically not a good credit and long-term the US government finances are not sustainable," says chief investment officer
www.investing.com/news/stock-m...
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There is no strategy
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
January 20, 2026 at 6:41 AM
There is no strategy
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
I don't have that issue myself, but I would suggest every European who relies (privately or professional) on things like Gmail or Whatsapp to think on European based alternatives, and that not only for Europeist reasons, but rather to hedge risks
January 19, 2026 at 10:42 AM
I don't have that issue myself, but I would suggest every European who relies (privately or professional) on things like Gmail or Whatsapp to think on European based alternatives, and that not only for Europeist reasons, but rather to hedge risks
Falklands, Greenland, Argentina, US
juans-rants.perlora.eu/politics/202...
juans-rants.perlora.eu/politics/202...
Juan's rants – Port Stanley, 1982
juans-rants.perlora.eu
January 18, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Falklands, Greenland, Argentina, US
juans-rants.perlora.eu/politics/202...
juans-rants.perlora.eu/politics/202...
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The hitherto toughest test to Nordic solidarity is beginning.
Last time the Nordics failed to stick together, Norway and Denmark got occupied by nazi Germany and Finland invaded by the Soviet Union.
Last time the Nordics failed to stick together, Norway and Denmark got occupied by nazi Germany and Finland invaded by the Soviet Union.
Trump to hit Europe with 10% tariffs until Greenland deal is agreed
US president said levies against eight nations would rise to 25% unless they support his acquisition of the island
www.ft.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The hitherto toughest test to Nordic solidarity is beginning.
Last time the Nordics failed to stick together, Norway and Denmark got occupied by nazi Germany and Finland invaded by the Soviet Union.
Last time the Nordics failed to stick together, Norway and Denmark got occupied by nazi Germany and Finland invaded by the Soviet Union.
Doesn't the eu something called the anti coercion mechanism?
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/u...
Trump Announces 10 Percent Tariff on European Countries in Standoff Over Greenland
www.nytimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Doesn't the eu something called the anti coercion mechanism?
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/u...
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I don't think it's a coincidence that all of this (worldwide) is happening when most of the people who lived through WWII have just died. We need to do a better job of keeping their memories and ideals alive.
January 10, 2026 at 10:29 PM
I don't think it's a coincidence that all of this (worldwide) is happening when most of the people who lived through WWII have just died. We need to do a better job of keeping their memories and ideals alive.
British Teen Returning From Semester In U.S. Regales Friends With Tale Of Food That Tastes Good
British Teen Returning From Semester In U.S. Regales Friends With Tale Of Food That Tastes Good
LONDON—Delighting his schoolmates as he weaved a rich tapestry of life in the United States, newly returned British exchange student Ethan Rowe, 15, reportedly regaled his friends Tuesday with stories...
theonion.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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If the US continues to make threats, European countries could refuse to refuel American ships in European ports, require higher payments for the stationing of US troops — or even close US military bases entirely.
US intentions towards Greenland threaten NATO’s future. But European countries are not helpless
US threats to annex Greenland following the attack on Venezuela should be taken seriously. European countries have important leverage they should be prepared to use.
www.chathamhouse.org
January 11, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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One of the international organisations Trump is withdrawing the US from. Putin probably sent a fruit basket.
Full list www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Full list www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
January 8, 2026 at 7:41 PM
One of the international organisations Trump is withdrawing the US from. Putin probably sent a fruit basket.
Full list www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Full list www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Another extraordinary stressed cat
January 6, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Another extraordinary stressed cat
The chicken among the cats hiding from all the noise people make walking over the frozen snow
January 6, 2026 at 7:46 AM
The chicken among the cats hiding from all the noise people make walking over the frozen snow
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«Vengan, vengan a ayudarnos, que aquí también tenemos petróleo», han dicho, intentando parecer tan atractivos como Venezuela.
Lee el artículo completo en la web:
www.elmundotoday.com/2026/01/mill...
Lee el artículo completo en la web:
www.elmundotoday.com/2026/01/mill...
January 5, 2026 at 2:56 PM
«Vengan, vengan a ayudarnos, que aquí también tenemos petróleo», han dicho, intentando parecer tan atractivos como Venezuela.
Lee el artículo completo en la web:
www.elmundotoday.com/2026/01/mill...
Lee el artículo completo en la web:
www.elmundotoday.com/2026/01/mill...
I didn't know that Gavin Newsom's ex-wife had also been Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancee. American politics looks more and more medieval.
Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle, the Talk of Athens
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:46 AM
I didn't know that Gavin Newsom's ex-wife had also been Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancee. American politics looks more and more medieval.
I know that this is a pretty minor worry, but I wonder if the world cup this year will take place, and who will participate. Maybe everybody, and maybe Russian and whomever votes with the US is the security council.
January 3, 2026 at 3:11 PM
I know that this is a pretty minor worry, but I wonder if the world cup this year will take place, and who will participate. Maybe everybody, and maybe Russian and whomever votes with the US is the security council.
