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Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 14h

“More often than not, Thiel ends up with something that reads like Dan Brown.”

When you hit it big, relax. It’s now someone else’s turn. You got lucky. Now sit down, shut up and live a humble life. www.theguardian.com/technology/n...

Peter Thiel’s off-the-record antichrist lectures reveal more about him than Armageddon

Silicon Valley titan desperately tries to detach self from power in amateurish talks attempting to ape his favorite philosopher

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Nancy Levine Stearns 🌎 @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 20h

ICE agents in Chicago kidnapped WGN-TV camera operator Debbie Brockman, loaded her into a van with a New Jersey license plate. @booker.senate.gov Can you help explain? @jbpritzker.bsky.social did anyone give permission for ICE agents from NJ to invade Illinois?

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Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 16h

Yeah… blatantly obvious…

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Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 16h

THIS

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Classic Roast Chicken Ultimate Guide | Jacques Pépin Cooking at Home | KQED

YouTube video by KQED

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Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 17h

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; democracy is broken when representatives are able to park themselves in parliament for more than three terms. #auspol

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Ronni🧂Salt @ronnisalt.bsky.social · 1d

The Aust Parliament Sports Club (the one that ditched David Pocock) is now formally registered as a lobby group👇🏽

Anthony Albanese is the President of the Aust Parliament Sports Club.

That means the Prime Minister of Australia is currently the president of a lobby group.

Just utterly unbelievable.

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Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 18h

I think the White House should let the dust settle in Gaza before claiming success… there’s always next year, besides there is still Ukraine to resolve… www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

White House slams Trump’s perceived Nobel peace prize snub as ‘politics over peace’

President has ‘heart of humanitarian’, spokesperson says after unsuccessful bid for prize amid Gaza ceasefire deal

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Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 18h

I have a feeling there’s going to be a sting in the tail of the cessation of hostilities by Israel.

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Alliance Against Gun Violence and Gun Violence Ticker. @gunviolenceticker.bsky.social · 20h

Mass shooting:
1 dead and 4 wounded in shooting at a balloon release for victim of violence in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Deceased identified as 18 year old Angelo Davis.

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Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 19h

When you scan (slowly) 24 pages of documents then the software kaks itself and you lose everything. Start again, 🙃

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Dutch Pendergrass @dutchpendergrass.bsky.social · 1d

Amazon has sold out of frog suits. Portland pivots to Yoshi instead.

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Dr Ingrid M @ingridm.bsky.social · 1d

the laughable idea that giving NSW Police more powers can solve social problems.

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🌮 Lucky Shitt 🇨🇦 🇪🇺 🇲🇽 🇺🇦 @luckyshitt.bsky.social · 22h

Peter Theil - part one

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Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 22h

Maybe next year Donald, after you recognise Palestine and broker an end to Russian hostilities…

Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 23h

There are still war criminals that need to face court.

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Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 23h

“The conflict has destroyed or damaged more than 90% of homes in Gaza and almost all infrastructure. Almost everyone in the territory has been displaced many times. Malnutrition is rife across all of Gaza, and there is famine in parts.”

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Palestinians displaced to southern Gaza begin journey home as ceasefire comes into effect

Thousands walk north along coastal road after Israel-Hamas agreement puts stop to fighting for first time in six months

www.theguardian.com

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Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 1d

Now if Trump really wants to stop wars maybe he can turn his attention to Russia and Ukraine - as promised.
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Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 1d

You'd have to say that Linda Reynolds has an unhealthy obsession over a victim of rape and her husband.

Leave it be, Linda!

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Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 1d

FOI costs too much because Government business isn't transparent - make information transparent and open and then people can get their own information easily. #auspol

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The Onion @theonion.com · 1d

Israel Agrees To Go Back To Killing Palestinians On Less Frequent Basis

CAIRO—As part of a historic ceasefire agreement with Hamas following two years of war, the Israeli government reportedly agreed Thursday to go back to killing Palestinians on a less frequent basis. “I...

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Simon Rosenberg @simonrosenberg.bsky.social · 1d

Exactly this 👇.

If Palestinians are forced to choose between genocide and apartheid,
between occupation and ethnic cleansing,
that is not a 'peace deal'.

It is yet another racist neocolonial scam to enrich wealthy western interests, while rewarding war criminals and their enablers.

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Barbara Pocock @barbarapocock.bsky.social · 2d

Consultancy firm charging $440k for an AI generated report with huge errors? Ethical, apparently.

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Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 1d

It has to be said that 100% of mothers of children later diagnosed with some form of autism did in fact get at least one hair cut during their pregnancy.

Do your own research.

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 2d

Besides linking Tylenol in pregnant women to autism, RFK Jr. now says circumcision is part of the reason why kids are autistic.

"Children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism, and it's highly likely because they're given Tylenol. None of this is positive..."

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Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 1d

It’s only funny because it’s true.

Virgil @n3w4v3.bsky.social · 1d

Trump’s desire for a Nobel peace prize is driving diplomacy.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Truly, madly, deeply: Trump’s desire for a Nobel peace prize is driving diplomacy

The US president’s fervid pursuit of the award is believed to have been a key motivator in brokering peace deals in Ukraine and Gaza

www.theguardian.com