Alex
@optimised.bsky.social
Interested politics, economics, literature, poetry, history. Spain, Istanbul.
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🧵In my expert opinion as a researcher of vehicle ramming attacks, what has been publicly described in the video evidence does not support the claim that Renee Nicole Good was attempting a deliberate ramming attack when she was shot in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026. 1/7
January 8, 2026 at 9:13 PM
🧵In my expert opinion as a researcher of vehicle ramming attacks, what has been publicly described in the video evidence does not support the claim that Renee Nicole Good was attempting a deliberate ramming attack when she was shot in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026. 1/7
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December 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Given Putin is obviously going to reject the peace deal (but try and blame it on Kyiv and Europe), more sanctions should be the base case even from the Trump Admin - as I have long argued - rather than the shock so many treated it as in October and will again soon www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
US Readies New Russia Sanctions If Putin Rejects Peace Deal
The US is preparing a fresh round of sanctions on Russia’s energy sector to increase the pressure on Moscow should President Vladimir Putin reject a peace agreement with Ukraine, according to people f...
www.bloomberg.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Given Putin is obviously going to reject the peace deal (but try and blame it on Kyiv and Europe), more sanctions should be the base case even from the Trump Admin - as I have long argued - rather than the shock so many treated it as in October and will again soon www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Ahmed al Ahmed, a Lebanese Muslim who owns a Sydney fruit shop, risked his life to disarm one of the Bondi Beach shooters.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
December 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, a Lebanese Muslim who owns a Sydney fruit shop, risked his life to disarm one of the Bondi Beach shooters.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
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🚨Pam Bondi just ordered the FBI to compile a list of American "extremists" and to establish a bounty fund to reward tipsters, per DOJ memo leaked to me: www.kenklippenstein.com/p/leak-fbi-l...
FBI Making List of American “Extremists,” Leaked Memo Reveals
Are you on Trump's naughty list?
www.kenklippenstein.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🚨Pam Bondi just ordered the FBI to compile a list of American "extremists" and to establish a bounty fund to reward tipsters, per DOJ memo leaked to me: www.kenklippenstein.com/p/leak-fbi-l...
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Unaccountably, as always with these pieces, the sub-editors seem to have cut off the conclusion, which was surely “and my judgment has thus been proven so bad no one should ever listen to me on anything again”.
The economic damage Brexit has caused is undeniable - even Brexiteers are now admitting it.
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
We Brexiteers must acknowledge the costs of leaving Europe
Breaking free from the EU has undoubtedly deepened the UK’s malaise, and it’s no use denying it
www.thetimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Unaccountably, as always with these pieces, the sub-editors seem to have cut off the conclusion, which was surely “and my judgment has thus been proven so bad no one should ever listen to me on anything again”.
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I am deeply ashamed of my alma mater. Northwestern, you are dead to me. I am headed to the basement to find my diploma and rip it in two.
Northwestern strikes deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/11/28/c...
Northwestern strikes deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/11/28/c...
Northwestern strikes $75 million funding deal with Trump admin
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available. Last updated on Nov. 28 at 8:25 p.m. Northwestern reached a deal with the Trump administration to restore at least...
dailynorthwestern.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I am deeply ashamed of my alma mater. Northwestern, you are dead to me. I am headed to the basement to find my diploma and rip it in two.
Northwestern strikes deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/11/28/c...
Northwestern strikes deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/11/28/c...
More BS (gold bone saws)
November 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
More BS (gold bone saws)
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Following the Swiss model for currying favor with President Trump during a White House visit, Mohahammed bin Salman will present the President with a gold bone saw.
Too Powerful to Ignore, Saudi Prince Returns to Washington’s Embrace
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Following the Swiss model for currying favor with President Trump during a White House visit, Mohahammed bin Salman will present the President with a gold bone saw.
After he opened it, it let him breathe
October 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM
After he opened it, it let him breathe
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Totally untrue garbage from @thetimes.com & @dailymail.co.uk today - smear dressed up as journalism. Some facts:
- There is no “£900 desk”
- my constituency office has Ikea desks/chairs
- we significantly underspent the new MPs allowance to set up an office
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
- There is no “£900 desk”
- my constituency office has Ikea desks/chairs
- we significantly underspent the new MPs allowance to set up an office
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Treasury minister leading budget plans spent £900 on desk
Torsten Bell, who is working with Rachel Reeves to fill a £30 billion hole in finances, also used his parliamentary expenses to claim £600 for three chairs
www.thetimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Totally untrue garbage from @thetimes.com & @dailymail.co.uk today - smear dressed up as journalism. Some facts:
- There is no “£900 desk”
- my constituency office has Ikea desks/chairs
- we significantly underspent the new MPs allowance to set up an office
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
- There is no “£900 desk”
- my constituency office has Ikea desks/chairs
- we significantly underspent the new MPs allowance to set up an office
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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I hear from informed sources that these #NoKings rallies are more than twice as big as last time, making them easily the largest protests in US history. Thanks to everyone and especially organizers.
October 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I hear from informed sources that these #NoKings rallies are more than twice as big as last time, making them easily the largest protests in US history. Thanks to everyone and especially organizers.
What happens in a global meltdown with no international fed dollar swap lines?
October 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
What happens in a global meltdown with no international fed dollar swap lines?
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Henry Farrell on the Trump admin’s proposed “compact” for universities, arguing that the rollout signals weakness, and that academics need to band together to reject this authoritarian attack on university independence and academic freedom.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o...
October 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Henry Farrell on the Trump admin’s proposed “compact” for universities, arguing that the rollout signals weakness, and that academics need to band together to reject this authoritarian attack on university independence and academic freedom.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o...
That's a fine example of the Scottish Horse Mounting Door. So rare in England.
October 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
That's a fine example of the Scottish Horse Mounting Door. So rare in England.
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Henceforth the red robes will only be worn as an away kit when the Canadian Supreme Court is playing the US one.
October 7, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Henceforth the red robes will only be worn as an away kit when the Canadian Supreme Court is playing the US one.
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Thanks, New Yorker
October 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Thanks, New Yorker
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Buckle up
Preparing for politicised dollar liquidity - on.ft.com/4pPdCOz via @FT
Preparing for politicised dollar liquidity
The time to act is now
on.ft.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Buckle up
He'll get the Nobel for fiction.
September 30, 2025 at 8:35 AM
He'll get the Nobel for fiction.
English national identity changes. The quote is meaningless.
September 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
English national identity changes. The quote is meaningless.
Watch out FoR air fRieD mIncE PieS
September 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Watch out FoR air fRieD mIncE PieS
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My gods, not an Economist novelty Christmas single.
September 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
My gods, not an Economist novelty Christmas single.