LesPhaith
@lesphaith.bsky.social
“What is wanted is not the will to believe, but the will to find out, which is the exact opposite.”
― Bertrand Russell
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#anti-demagoguery no matter the ideology
― Bertrand Russell
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LesPhaith
@lesphaith.bsky.social
· Nov 7
François-Marie Arouet "Voltaire"
Questions sur les miracles 1765
Questions sur les miracles 1765
Trump Threatens to Hit Countries that Oppose His Greenland Takeover With Tariffs
The president said the U.S. needs to take control of the territory to protect U.S. national security
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
The president said the U.S. needs to take control of the territory to protect U.S. national security
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Trump Threatens to Hit Countries That Oppose His Greenland Takeover With Tariffs
The president said the U.S. needs to take control of the territory to protect U.S. national security.
www.wsj.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Trump Threatens to Hit Countries that Oppose His Greenland Takeover With Tariffs
The president said the U.S. needs to take control of the territory to protect U.S. national security
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
The president said the U.S. needs to take control of the territory to protect U.S. national security
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
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IC 1805 Heart Nebula
244 minutes integration HOO with 60m RGB stars
2-11-2025
ASI 585 MC and ASI 294 MC Pro
#astronomy #astrophotography
244 minutes integration HOO with 60m RGB stars
2-11-2025
ASI 585 MC and ASI 294 MC Pro
#astronomy #astrophotography
November 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
IC 1805 Heart Nebula
244 minutes integration HOO with 60m RGB stars
2-11-2025
ASI 585 MC and ASI 294 MC Pro
#astronomy #astrophotography
244 minutes integration HOO with 60m RGB stars
2-11-2025
ASI 585 MC and ASI 294 MC Pro
#astronomy #astrophotography
Wanna be trolls buying the playing board then brag. Grok begs to differ
June 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Wanna be trolls buying the playing board then brag. Grok begs to differ
Grok can in fact tell the truth, it just needs a little help.
June 23, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Grok can in fact tell the truth, it just needs a little help.
Just in case anyone was wondering
June 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Just in case anyone was wondering
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ICYMI — “LIE!!”
Dems heckled Speaker Johnson as he tried to put all the blame on Senator Padilla
Dems heckled Speaker Johnson as he tried to put all the blame on Senator Padilla
June 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
ICYMI — “LIE!!”
Dems heckled Speaker Johnson as he tried to put all the blame on Senator Padilla
Dems heckled Speaker Johnson as he tried to put all the blame on Senator Padilla
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We’ve uncovered fraud, waste, and abuse! ICE has now exceeded its congressionally approved budget. ICE is violating the Antideficiency Act by spending beyond Congressional authorization.
June 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
We’ve uncovered fraud, waste, and abuse! ICE has now exceeded its congressionally approved budget. ICE is violating the Antideficiency Act by spending beyond Congressional authorization.
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Iran is giving a great demonstration of why buying russian air defense systems is a good idea.
June 13, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Iran is giving a great demonstration of why buying russian air defense systems is a good idea.
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An advance look at “On Parade,” David Plunkert’s cover for next week's issue. #NewYorkerCovers
June 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
An advance look at “On Parade,” David Plunkert’s cover for next week's issue. #NewYorkerCovers
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I told you we’d be back
June 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I told you we’d be back
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‘What F***ing Russia Day?’: Ukrainian Intel Wipes Out Russian Telecom in Massive Cyberattack
Ukrainian cyberattack cripples major Russian provider Orion Telecom, leaving uranium mining city offline and erasing 370 servers, 500 switches, and all backups, intel sources say.
www.kyivpost.com/post/54421
Ukrainian cyberattack cripples major Russian provider Orion Telecom, leaving uranium mining city offline and erasing 370 servers, 500 switches, and all backups, intel sources say.
www.kyivpost.com/post/54421
‘What F***ing Russia Day?’: Ukrainian Intel Wipes Out Russian Telecom in Massive Cyberattack
Ukrainian cyberattack cripples major Russian provider Orion Telecom, leaving uranium mining city offline and erasing 370 servers, 500 switches, and all backups, intel sources say.
www.kyivpost.com
June 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
‘What F***ing Russia Day?’: Ukrainian Intel Wipes Out Russian Telecom in Massive Cyberattack
Ukrainian cyberattack cripples major Russian provider Orion Telecom, leaving uranium mining city offline and erasing 370 servers, 500 switches, and all backups, intel sources say.
www.kyivpost.com/post/54421
Ukrainian cyberattack cripples major Russian provider Orion Telecom, leaving uranium mining city offline and erasing 370 servers, 500 switches, and all backups, intel sources say.
www.kyivpost.com/post/54421
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EU approves new tariffs on Russian, Belarusian agricultural goods #Ukraine
EU approves new tariffs on Russian, Belarusian agricultural goods
kyivindependent.com
June 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
EU approves new tariffs on Russian, Belarusian agricultural goods #Ukraine
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Reminder that I AM LATINA AND PROUD. I am the product of immigration - my grandmother was undocumented and entered the country from Mexico as a baby. My mother was a fierce, gorgeous Latina woman of Mexican and Spanish descent.
June 12, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Reminder that I AM LATINA AND PROUD. I am the product of immigration - my grandmother was undocumented and entered the country from Mexico as a baby. My mother was a fierce, gorgeous Latina woman of Mexican and Spanish descent.
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The founding fathers did not live and die to see this moment. It’s time for all of us to stand up peacefully.
June 11, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The founding fathers did not live and die to see this moment. It’s time for all of us to stand up peacefully.
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LA PROTESTERS: How to annoy ICE, cops, Guardsmen & Marines “patrolling” the streets?
Blast “IN THE NAVY”, follow & dance party around them with BIG Pride flags, glitter bomb them & shout “Happy Pride Month”.
Believe me, the ridicule they’ll get will make them LOATHE being in LA.
#NotJoking
Blast “IN THE NAVY”, follow & dance party around them with BIG Pride flags, glitter bomb them & shout “Happy Pride Month”.
Believe me, the ridicule they’ll get will make them LOATHE being in LA.
#NotJoking
a couple of cartoon characters are holding rainbow flags in front of a crowd .
ALT: a couple of cartoon characters are holding rainbow flags in front of a crowd .
media.tenor.com
June 9, 2025 at 10:54 PM
LA PROTESTERS: How to annoy ICE, cops, Guardsmen & Marines “patrolling” the streets?
Blast “IN THE NAVY”, follow & dance party around them with BIG Pride flags, glitter bomb them & shout “Happy Pride Month”.
Believe me, the ridicule they’ll get will make them LOATHE being in LA.
#NotJoking
Blast “IN THE NAVY”, follow & dance party around them with BIG Pride flags, glitter bomb them & shout “Happy Pride Month”.
Believe me, the ridicule they’ll get will make them LOATHE being in LA.
#NotJoking
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I don't believe a thing this guy says. He's a lackey for the felon. Why would I want my dollars support a counrty that is abusing its own citizens? No thanks I'll stay at home. Canadians will never forget the felon said there is nothing the US needs from Canada
www.cp24.com/news/canada/...
www.cp24.com/news/canada/...
U.S. ambassador pushes back against Canada’s travel advice
The American ambassador to Canada is pushing back on Ottawa’s travel advice, saying his country doesn’t search phones at the border and arguing some Americans travelling here are having a tough time.
www.cp24.com
June 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM
I don't believe a thing this guy says. He's a lackey for the felon. Why would I want my dollars support a counrty that is abusing its own citizens? No thanks I'll stay at home. Canadians will never forget the felon said there is nothing the US needs from Canada
www.cp24.com/news/canada/...
www.cp24.com/news/canada/...
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California Governor Gavin Newsom: “The federal government is sowing chaos so they can have an excuse to escalate. That is not the way any civilized country behaves.”
June 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
California Governor Gavin Newsom: “The federal government is sowing chaos so they can have an excuse to escalate. That is not the way any civilized country behaves.”
There were around 30 as yet unexplained sabotage attacks on telecommunications infrastructure in Sweden, mostly along the same major road, authorities in the country have revealed.
www.newsweek.com/nato-ally-re...
www.newsweek.com/nato-ally-re...
NATO ally reveals mass act of unexplained sabotage
Authorities said there were around 30 attacks, believed to have been carried out by the same actor.
www.newsweek.com
June 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
There were around 30 as yet unexplained sabotage attacks on telecommunications infrastructure in Sweden, mostly along the same major road, authorities in the country have revealed.
www.newsweek.com/nato-ally-re...
www.newsweek.com/nato-ally-re...
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NEW: LAPD just declared ICE protesters an unlawful assembly.
A few moments ago 👇🏾
A few moments ago 👇🏾
June 7, 2025 at 3:01 AM
NEW: LAPD just declared ICE protesters an unlawful assembly.
A few moments ago 👇🏾
A few moments ago 👇🏾
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Are Donald Trump and Elon Musk now enemies? - on.ft.com/3FuhYIV great article turns into a discussion half way through, a nice innovation.
Glad people are pointing out how much more powerful Trump is in this affair than Musk. Musk might damage Trump: Trump could destroy Musk.
Glad people are pointing out how much more powerful Trump is in this affair than Musk. Musk might damage Trump: Trump could destroy Musk.
Are Donald Trump and Elon Musk now enemies?
The real cause of their falling out has little to do with the US fiscal deficit
on.ft.com
June 7, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Are Donald Trump and Elon Musk now enemies? - on.ft.com/3FuhYIV great article turns into a discussion half way through, a nice innovation.
Glad people are pointing out how much more powerful Trump is in this affair than Musk. Musk might damage Trump: Trump could destroy Musk.
Glad people are pointing out how much more powerful Trump is in this affair than Musk. Musk might damage Trump: Trump could destroy Musk.