Leo
@leoemanuel.bsky.social
Here to discuss history, left wing politics and movies. Enjoys hiking, music (jazz, Motown, blues, 80's and 90's pop), arts, dancing and the occasional trip to the pub with friends.
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Leo
@leoemanuel.bsky.social
· Feb 24
Shower thought: Corporate ownership in media is basically regulatory capture.
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At least one insurrectionist goes to jail
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Bolsonaro to Start Serving 27-Year Sentence Over Coup Plot
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November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
At least one insurrectionist goes to jail
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/w...
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I had the honor of joining one of my favorite actors, Stellan Skarsgard, to explore what role art plays in a democracy, the state of global politics, and how we can avoid the "doom loop."
https://www.culturedmag.com/article/2025/11/25/film-stellan-skarsgard-robert-reich-sentimental-value-artists/
https://www.culturedmag.com/article/2025/11/25/film-stellan-skarsgard-robert-reich-sentimental-value-artists/
Stellan Skarsgård and Robert Reich Tell Us How to Escape the Political Doom Loop
The Swedish actor has a grim perspective on the world. We called Robert Reich—the academic and former politico—to give h
www.culturedmag.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I had the honor of joining one of my favorite actors, Stellan Skarsgard, to explore what role art plays in a democracy, the state of global politics, and how we can avoid the "doom loop."
https://www.culturedmag.com/article/2025/11/25/film-stellan-skarsgard-robert-reich-sentimental-value-artists/
https://www.culturedmag.com/article/2025/11/25/film-stellan-skarsgard-robert-reich-sentimental-value-artists/
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My statement on FBI request for interviews.
November 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
My statement on FBI request for interviews.
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Toppen, tack regeringen!👍🏻
”När forskarna beräknade den totala kostnaden per producerad megawattimme fann de att alla SMR-typer hamnade på mer än dubbelt så höga nivåer som en stor vanlig reaktor – trots att kostnader för avfallshantering inte ingick i kalkylen.”
klimatgranskaren.se/forskare-sma...
”När forskarna beräknade den totala kostnaden per producerad megawattimme fann de att alla SMR-typer hamnade på mer än dubbelt så höga nivåer som en stor vanlig reaktor – trots att kostnader för avfallshantering inte ingick i kalkylen.”
klimatgranskaren.se/forskare-sma...
Forskare: Små reaktorer betydligt dyrare än väntat
klimatgranskaren.se
November 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Toppen, tack regeringen!👍🏻
”När forskarna beräknade den totala kostnaden per producerad megawattimme fann de att alla SMR-typer hamnade på mer än dubbelt så höga nivåer som en stor vanlig reaktor – trots att kostnader för avfallshantering inte ingick i kalkylen.”
klimatgranskaren.se/forskare-sma...
”När forskarna beräknade den totala kostnaden per producerad megawattimme fann de att alla SMR-typer hamnade på mer än dubbelt så höga nivåer som en stor vanlig reaktor – trots att kostnader för avfallshantering inte ingick i kalkylen.”
klimatgranskaren.se/forskare-sma...
Extreme accumulation of wealth is a prerequisite for this level of abuse in modern society.
How did Jeffrey Epstein get away with his crimes?
“The Epstein Class”: Anand Giridharadas on the Elite Network Around the Sexual Predator
While much of the recent interest in Jeffrey Epstein has focused on the late sexual predator’s relationship with President Donald Trump, his emails also reveal his close relationships with other power...
www.democracynow.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Extreme accumulation of wealth is a prerequisite for this level of abuse in modern society.
Det här är vad som händer när folket tillåter politiskt inflytande över hur public service ska finansieras. Den svenska TV-avgiften borde ha skyddats i grundlagen för nu kan detta hända i Sverige och SD kommer tveklöst försöka!
Switzerland: Public broadcaster SBC to cut 900 jobs
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) joins its Swiss affiliates impressum and syndicom in denouncing the dramatic consequences of the ...
europeanjournalists.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Det här är vad som händer när folket tillåter politiskt inflytande över hur public service ska finansieras. Den svenska TV-avgiften borde ha skyddats i grundlagen för nu kan detta hända i Sverige och SD kommer tveklöst försöka!
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Americans are paying 11% more for electricity than they were at the beginning on this year.
And these rising electricity prices means more people are unable to pay, so more people are getting their power shutoff.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
And these rising electricity prices means more people are unable to pay, so more people are getting their power shutoff.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
More Americans are getting their power shut off, as unpaid bills pile up
Average electricity costs have risen 11 percent since January, more than three times the rate of inflation.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Americans are paying 11% more for electricity than they were at the beginning on this year.
And these rising electricity prices means more people are unable to pay, so more people are getting their power shutoff.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
And these rising electricity prices means more people are unable to pay, so more people are getting their power shutoff.
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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The AI bubble is so out of control most RAM manufacturers have stopped manufacturing RAM for pcs and shifted to high bandwidth RAM for AI computing. There's now such a severe shortage that prices have jump 3-4x in just a month and it is impacting the ability to supply PCs and gaming consoles.
November 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The AI bubble is so out of control most RAM manufacturers have stopped manufacturing RAM for pcs and shifted to high bandwidth RAM for AI computing. There's now such a severe shortage that prices have jump 3-4x in just a month and it is impacting the ability to supply PCs and gaming consoles.
Titta hit svensk media, det här behöver debatteras under valet:
Why are billionaires buying up media outlets?
As a media mogul, you can effectively hedge against democracy by suppressing criticism of yourself and other plutocrats and discouraging any attempt to tax away your wealth.
Here's what we need to do about it. robertreich.substack.com/p/billionair...
As a media mogul, you can effectively hedge against democracy by suppressing criticism of yourself and other plutocrats and discouraging any attempt to tax away your wealth.
Here's what we need to do about it. robertreich.substack.com/p/billionair...
A toxic combo: Trump, Billionaires, and the Media
What to do about it
robertreich.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Titta hit svensk media, det här behöver debatteras under valet:
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In Trump’s defense, what is he supposed to do? DEFY the ALL POWERFUL Mike Johnson?
Johnson told White House that Republicans aren't interested in extending ACA subsidies, sources say
House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered the message in a phone call with the White House.
www.cbsnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
In Trump’s defense, what is he supposed to do? DEFY the ALL POWERFUL Mike Johnson?
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Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser says gaming is endangered by chasing profit: "It can either go somewhere really interesting or somewhere that gets overly focused on making money. There’s always that danger with any commercial art form that they get distracted by money."
November 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser says gaming is endangered by chasing profit: "It can either go somewhere really interesting or somewhere that gets overly focused on making money. There’s always that danger with any commercial art form that they get distracted by money."
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”Jag vill inte se någon här om fem minuter.”
Israeliska underrättelsestyrkor stormade Hakawati-teatern, även känd som den palestinska nationalteatern i östra Jerusalem, och stängde plötsligt ner en barnföreställning samt hotade publiken. Se barnens reaktioner.
m.youtube.com/shorts/ccf5z...
Israeliska underrättelsestyrkor stormade Hakawati-teatern, även känd som den palestinska nationalteatern i östra Jerusalem, och stängde plötsligt ner en barnföreställning samt hotade publiken. Se barnens reaktioner.
m.youtube.com/shorts/ccf5z...
Israeli forces shut down Palestinian children’s event at Hakawati theatre in Jerusalem
YouTube video by Middle East Eye
m.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
”Jag vill inte se någon här om fem minuter.”
Israeliska underrättelsestyrkor stormade Hakawati-teatern, även känd som den palestinska nationalteatern i östra Jerusalem, och stängde plötsligt ner en barnföreställning samt hotade publiken. Se barnens reaktioner.
m.youtube.com/shorts/ccf5z...
Israeliska underrättelsestyrkor stormade Hakawati-teatern, även känd som den palestinska nationalteatern i östra Jerusalem, och stängde plötsligt ner en barnföreställning samt hotade publiken. Se barnens reaktioner.
m.youtube.com/shorts/ccf5z...
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Socialdemokraterna vill slopa karensavdraget och utmanade de andra partierna i en omröstning.
Sverigedemokraterna öppnade först för att stötta initiativet, men röstade till slut nej.
Nu jobbar de i stället på ett eget förslag.
Sverigedemokraterna öppnade först för att stötta initiativet, men röstade till slut nej.
Nu jobbar de i stället på ett eget förslag.
S utmanade om att ta bort karensavdraget – SD röstade nej
Socialdemokraterna vill slopa karensavdraget och utmanade de andra partierna i en omröstning.
arbetet.se
November 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Socialdemokraterna vill slopa karensavdraget och utmanade de andra partierna i en omröstning.
Sverigedemokraterna öppnade först för att stötta initiativet, men röstade till slut nej.
Nu jobbar de i stället på ett eget förslag.
Sverigedemokraterna öppnade först för att stötta initiativet, men röstade till slut nej.
Nu jobbar de i stället på ett eget förslag.
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X's new location feature exposes far-right European accounts based in Asia, Australia
Accounts from Asia and Australia are propagating extremist views in Europe, according to an analysis of X posts.
Accounts from Asia and Australia are propagating extremist views in Europe, according to an analysis of X posts.
X's new location feature exposes far-right European accounts based in Asia, Australia
Accounts from Asia and Australia are propagating extremist views in Europe, according to an analysis of X posts.
www.euronews.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
X's new location feature exposes far-right European accounts based in Asia, Australia
Accounts from Asia and Australia are propagating extremist views in Europe, according to an analysis of X posts.
Accounts from Asia and Australia are propagating extremist views in Europe, according to an analysis of X posts.
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Vad bra det blev med minskade statsbidrag till studieförbunden.
November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Vad bra det blev med minskade statsbidrag till studieförbunden.
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tänk vad det här har totalhavererat trots alla stora namn som rekryterades dyrt: www.dagensmedia.se/tidningar-oc...
EFN anmält till Finansinspektionen
Nu dras Handelsbanken längre in i röran kring bankens mediebolag EFN. Med ansvarige utgivaren Anders Hägerstrands anställning i banken ifrågasätts EFN:s oberoende. Och för två veckor sedan anmäldes EF...
www.dagensmedia.se
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
tänk vad det här har totalhavererat trots alla stora namn som rekryterades dyrt: www.dagensmedia.se/tidningar-oc...
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BBC klippte bort inledningen av historikern Rutger Bregmans tal på BBC:s årliga seminarium Reith Lectures när han kritiserade USA:s president Donald Trump. BBC uppger för Journalisten att beslutet fattades efter råd från BBC:s jurister.
November 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
BBC klippte bort inledningen av historikern Rutger Bregmans tal på BBC:s årliga seminarium Reith Lectures när han kritiserade USA:s president Donald Trump. BBC uppger för Journalisten att beslutet fattades efter råd från BBC:s jurister.
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More than six weeks after the Gaza ceasefire came into force, journalists are still prevented by the Israeli military from entering the Gaza Strip.
November 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
More than six weeks after the Gaza ceasefire came into force, journalists are still prevented by the Israeli military from entering the Gaza Strip.
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En essentialistisk ideologi kan inte arbeta för arbetarklassen.
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
En essentialistisk ideologi kan inte arbeta för arbetarklassen.
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APROPÅ DREVET MOT PUBLIC SERVICE.
Trumpisten Steve Bannon har sagt:
”The real opposition is the media. And the way to deal with them is to flood the zone with shit.”
I vårt land började det med SD. Idag kan vi se hur allt fler ”twitter-Moderater” följer efter i deras fotspår…
Trumpisten Steve Bannon har sagt:
”The real opposition is the media. And the way to deal with them is to flood the zone with shit.”
I vårt land började det med SD. Idag kan vi se hur allt fler ”twitter-Moderater” följer efter i deras fotspår…
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
APROPÅ DREVET MOT PUBLIC SERVICE.
Trumpisten Steve Bannon har sagt:
”The real opposition is the media. And the way to deal with them is to flood the zone with shit.”
I vårt land började det med SD. Idag kan vi se hur allt fler ”twitter-Moderater” följer efter i deras fotspår…
Trumpisten Steve Bannon har sagt:
”The real opposition is the media. And the way to deal with them is to flood the zone with shit.”
I vårt land började det med SD. Idag kan vi se hur allt fler ”twitter-Moderater” följer efter i deras fotspår…
SD går Näringslivets ärenden.
SD öppnade för röst med S – men backade
Socialdemokraternas utskottsinitiativ om att slopa karensdagen har röstats ned av Riksdagens socialförsäkringsutskott. Det rapporterar Aftonbladet.
omni.se
November 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
SD går Näringslivets ärenden.
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#OtD 25 Nov 1941 three Schlurfs were arrested by Gestapo in Austria for destroying a Hitler Youth noticeboard. Schlurfs were working-class youth who rejected Nazism, militarism and the work ethic, and listened to jazz music. More on WWII anti-Nazi youth: workingclasshistory.com/podcast/72-e...
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
#OtD 25 Nov 1941 three Schlurfs were arrested by Gestapo in Austria for destroying a Hitler Youth noticeboard. Schlurfs were working-class youth who rejected Nazism, militarism and the work ethic, and listened to jazz music. More on WWII anti-Nazi youth: workingclasshistory.com/podcast/72-e...
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“We condemn in the strongest terms the military escalation against Venezuela."
Political leaders from across Europe demand an end to the United States’ massive military build-up in the Caribbean. Read more in Common Dreams.
Political leaders from across Europe demand an end to the United States’ massive military build-up in the Caribbean. Read more in Common Dreams.
Leaders Across EU Deliver Unified Message to the US: 'No War on Venezuela' | Common Dreams
European leaders demand Trump administration deescalate tensions in Venezuela as US military presence in the region escalates. Innocent lives lost in strikes on boats with no evidence of drug…
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
“We condemn in the strongest terms the military escalation against Venezuela."
Political leaders from across Europe demand an end to the United States’ massive military build-up in the Caribbean. Read more in Common Dreams.
Political leaders from across Europe demand an end to the United States’ massive military build-up in the Caribbean. Read more in Common Dreams.
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Israel, which has obliterated most of Palestine’s archeological and heritage sites, including ancient churches, mosques, and temples, has suddenly discovered an urge to protect one from Palestinian ‘neglect’. It just so happens to be in the West Bank.
www.timesofisrael.com/israel-begin...
www.timesofisrael.com/israel-begin...
Israel begins seizing 1,800 dunams of West Bank land to develop archaeological site
Civil Administration says development legal, taking place amid 'neglect' of site by Palestinians; Peace Now: 'Government's lust for dispossession and annexation is insatiable'
www.timesofisrael.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Israel, which has obliterated most of Palestine’s archeological and heritage sites, including ancient churches, mosques, and temples, has suddenly discovered an urge to protect one from Palestinian ‘neglect’. It just so happens to be in the West Bank.
www.timesofisrael.com/israel-begin...
www.timesofisrael.com/israel-begin...
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Art. I of the Constitution gives Congress the power to make rules and regulations for the armed forces — including codes of discipline and strictures against following illegal orders. You can’t punish members of Congress for articulating those rules. Also protected by Speech and Debate Clause.
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Art. I of the Constitution gives Congress the power to make rules and regulations for the armed forces — including codes of discipline and strictures against following illegal orders. You can’t punish members of Congress for articulating those rules. Also protected by Speech and Debate Clause.