@rogerlorton.bsky.social
Of what value is the Decolonization Committee of the United Nations? It achieves nothing
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Falklands elected lawmakers demand respect for self-determination from UN C24
On Wednesday 18 June, two elected members from the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly, MLAs Mark Pollard and Peter Biggs addressed the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization, better kno...
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June 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Of what value is the Decolonization Committee of the United Nations? It achieves nothing
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¿Islas Falkland?
Una breve historia =
El inglés se habló por primera vez allí en 1592
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Hablando inglés desde 1765
falklandstimeline.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...
Cantando en inglés desde 1982
falklandstimeline.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...
Una breve historia =
El inglés se habló por primera vez allí en 1592
falklandstimeline.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...
Hablando inglés desde 1765
falklandstimeline.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...
Cantando en inglés desde 1982
falklandstimeline.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...
June 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
¿Islas Falkland?
Una breve historia =
El inglés se habló por primera vez allí en 1592
falklandstimeline.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...
Hablando inglés desde 1765
falklandstimeline.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...
Cantando en inglés desde 1982
falklandstimeline.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...
Una breve historia =
El inglés se habló por primera vez allí en 1592
falklandstimeline.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...
Hablando inglés desde 1765
falklandstimeline.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...
Cantando en inglés desde 1982
falklandstimeline.wordpress.com/wp-content/u...
Another 12 hour lock-out from Twitter for insulting Trump. Anything happening here?
June 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Another 12 hour lock-out from Twitter for insulting Trump. Anything happening here?
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Unelected co-President continues his journey to gather enough info to wreck American soft and hard power for generations while simultaneously paralyzing govt operations and causing myriad crises for the population.
Breaking News: The Pentagon is set to brief Elon Musk on the U.S. military’s closely guarded plan for any potential war with China, officials said.
Musk Set to Get Access to Top-Secret U.S. Plan for Potential War With China
Giving Elon Musk access to some of the nation’s most closely guarded military secrets is a major expansion of his role as an adviser to President Trump and highlights his conflicts of interest.
www.nytimes.com
March 21, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Unelected co-President continues his journey to gather enough info to wreck American soft and hard power for generations while simultaneously paralyzing govt operations and causing myriad crises for the population.
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Musk and Trump are working feverishly to cut Social Security, Medicaid, the VA, public education, nutrition and other programs.
Why? So Musk and other billionaires can get a huge tax break.
Together, we’re not going to let them get away with that.
Why? So Musk and other billionaires can get a huge tax break.
Together, we’re not going to let them get away with that.
March 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Musk and Trump are working feverishly to cut Social Security, Medicaid, the VA, public education, nutrition and other programs.
Why? So Musk and other billionaires can get a huge tax break.
Together, we’re not going to let them get away with that.
Why? So Musk and other billionaires can get a huge tax break.
Together, we’re not going to let them get away with that.
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Russian milbloggers report that a Ukrainian local counteroffensive near Pokrovsk has started.
"Ukrainian forces expanded their assault today, achieving significant tactical gains. Fighting is intense, with up to two brigades attacking from Pokrovsk and one from Uspenivka. We struggle," they add.
"Ukrainian forces expanded their assault today, achieving significant tactical gains. Fighting is intense, with up to two brigades attacking from Pokrovsk and one from Uspenivka. We struggle," they add.
March 5, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Russian milbloggers report that a Ukrainian local counteroffensive near Pokrovsk has started.
"Ukrainian forces expanded their assault today, achieving significant tactical gains. Fighting is intense, with up to two brigades attacking from Pokrovsk and one from Uspenivka. We struggle," they add.
"Ukrainian forces expanded their assault today, achieving significant tactical gains. Fighting is intense, with up to two brigades attacking from Pokrovsk and one from Uspenivka. We struggle," they add.
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🇳🇱 The Netherlands will invest €700M in drone production for Ukraine, PM Dick Schoof announced. In fall 2024, the Netherlands had already pledged €400M for UAV production, meaning this could be an additional €300M.
March 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🇳🇱 The Netherlands will invest €700M in drone production for Ukraine, PM Dick Schoof announced. In fall 2024, the Netherlands had already pledged €400M for UAV production, meaning this could be an additional €300M.
The Oscars?
Did Trump and Vance get an Oscar for best ambush since Botch Casually and the Sumdunce Kid?
Did Trump and Vance get an Oscar for best ambush since Botch Casually and the Sumdunce Kid?
March 2, 2025 at 11:53 PM
The Oscars?
Did Trump and Vance get an Oscar for best ambush since Botch Casually and the Sumdunce Kid?
Did Trump and Vance get an Oscar for best ambush since Botch Casually and the Sumdunce Kid?
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In an interview with the Kyiv Independent, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders shares his concerns about Trump’s growing alignment with Russia and other authoritarian regimes, and what a U.S.-Russia alliance would mean for the American people.
‘Trump likes what Putin does,' Bernie Sanders says in exclusive interview
As Ukraine enters the fourth year of Russia's full-scale invasion, shifting political dynamics in the U.S. threaten to influence the course of the war. U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly misre...
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March 2, 2025 at 7:17 PM
In an interview with the Kyiv Independent, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders shares his concerns about Trump’s growing alignment with Russia and other authoritarian regimes, and what a U.S.-Russia alliance would mean for the American people.
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Merz says Europe should 'achieve independence' from the US
"I never thought that I would ever need to say something like that, on TV, but after the latest statements made by Donald Trump, it is clear, that the Americans...mostly don't care about the fate of Europe..."
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"I never thought that I would ever need to say something like that, on TV, but after the latest statements made by Donald Trump, it is clear, that the Americans...mostly don't care about the fate of Europe..."
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German election: Friedrich Merz urges 'independence' from US – DW – 02/23/2025
Early projections say Germany's conservative bloc has secured some 28.5% of the votes ahead of the far-right AfD with over 20%. Conservative leader Friedrich Merz urged Europe to distance itself from ...
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February 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Merz says Europe should 'achieve independence' from the US
"I never thought that I would ever need to say something like that, on TV, but after the latest statements made by Donald Trump, it is clear, that the Americans...mostly don't care about the fate of Europe..."
www.dw.com/en/german-el...
"I never thought that I would ever need to say something like that, on TV, but after the latest statements made by Donald Trump, it is clear, that the Americans...mostly don't care about the fate of Europe..."
www.dw.com/en/german-el...
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Three years ago. The lives of millions of Ukrainians changed when Russia began its massive full-scale invasion. Many lives, friends, family and loved ones... ordinary Ukrainians, were lost. Ukraine still stands
Never, ever forget who the aggressor is. Let's keep the support for Ukraine strong(er).
Never, ever forget who the aggressor is. Let's keep the support for Ukraine strong(er).
February 23, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Three years ago. The lives of millions of Ukrainians changed when Russia began its massive full-scale invasion. Many lives, friends, family and loved ones... ordinary Ukrainians, were lost. Ukraine still stands
Never, ever forget who the aggressor is. Let's keep the support for Ukraine strong(er).
Never, ever forget who the aggressor is. Let's keep the support for Ukraine strong(er).
There's Trump reality, and then there's everyone elses.
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Trump's False and Misleading Ukraine Claims - FactCheck.org
After U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, President Donald Trump made several false and misleading statements about the conflict and Ukrainian ...
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February 24, 2025 at 12:07 AM
There's Trump reality, and then there's everyone elses.
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Kudos to GOP Senator Thom Tillis for calling out Trump’s dangerous policy of surrendering to war criminal Putin.
Now, he and other pro-Ukraine Republicans should start using their power as U.S. senators to restrain Trump as much as possible.
Now, he and other pro-Ukraine Republicans should start using their power as U.S. senators to restrain Trump as much as possible.
February 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Kudos to GOP Senator Thom Tillis for calling out Trump’s dangerous policy of surrendering to war criminal Putin.
Now, he and other pro-Ukraine Republicans should start using their power as U.S. senators to restrain Trump as much as possible.
Now, he and other pro-Ukraine Republicans should start using their power as U.S. senators to restrain Trump as much as possible.
This is a wannabe dictator
February 22, 2025 at 11:44 PM
This is a wannabe dictator
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⚡️Ukraine expects further F-16 deliveries from the Netherlands, Zelensky says.
Following his meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof at the Munich Security Conference, President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses remains a top priority.
Following his meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof at the Munich Security Conference, President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses remains a top priority.
Ukraine expects further F-16 deliveries from the Netherlands, Zelensky says
Following his meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof at the Munich Security Conference, President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses remains a top priority.
kyivindependent.com
February 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
⚡️Ukraine expects further F-16 deliveries from the Netherlands, Zelensky says.
Following his meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof at the Munich Security Conference, President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses remains a top priority.
Following his meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof at the Munich Security Conference, President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses remains a top priority.
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My latest post has two parts - first an analysis of the aftermath of the Munich Security Conference and the European attempt to respond to Trump’s push for negotiations, and second a consideration of the impact of Trump’s recent attacks on Zelensky (£/free trial), open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/e...?
Europe's Moment of Truth
As the Trump-Zelensky rift deepens
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February 22, 2025 at 9:51 AM
My latest post has two parts - first an analysis of the aftermath of the Munich Security Conference and the European attempt to respond to Trump’s push for negotiations, and second a consideration of the impact of Trump’s recent attacks on Zelensky (£/free trial), open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/e...?
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❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian FPV drones intercept 21 🇷🇺Russian reconnaissance UAVs:
▪️Orlan — 2;
▪️Zala — 5;
▪️Supercam — 14.
▪️Orlan — 2;
▪️Zala — 5;
▪️Supercam — 14.
February 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian FPV drones intercept 21 🇷🇺Russian reconnaissance UAVs:
▪️Orlan — 2;
▪️Zala — 5;
▪️Supercam — 14.
▪️Orlan — 2;
▪️Zala — 5;
▪️Supercam — 14.
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⚡️US threatens to shut off Starlink if Ukraine won't sign minerals deal, sources tell Reuters.
The U.S. first raised the prospect of shutting off Starlink after Zelensky rejected the deal presented on Feb. 12. Starlink terminals are critical in securing Ukraine's battlefield communications.
The U.S. first raised the prospect of shutting off Starlink after Zelensky rejected the deal presented on Feb. 12. Starlink terminals are critical in securing Ukraine's battlefield communications.
US threatens to shut off Starlink if Ukraine won't sign minerals deal, sources tell Reuters
The U.S. first raised the prospect of shutting off Starlink service after Zelensky rejected the deal presented on Feb. 12. Starlink terminals are critical in securing Ukraine's battlefield communicati...
kyivindependent.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:48 AM
⚡️US threatens to shut off Starlink if Ukraine won't sign minerals deal, sources tell Reuters.
The U.S. first raised the prospect of shutting off Starlink after Zelensky rejected the deal presented on Feb. 12. Starlink terminals are critical in securing Ukraine's battlefield communications.
The U.S. first raised the prospect of shutting off Starlink after Zelensky rejected the deal presented on Feb. 12. Starlink terminals are critical in securing Ukraine's battlefield communications.
Every day, and every way, the USA looks more and more dumb. @donaldjtrump-maga.bsky.social
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Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity
US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race
www.theguardian.com
February 22, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Every day, and every way, the USA looks more and more dumb. @donaldjtrump-maga.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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My first look at Bluesky... getting sick of X, particularly now Musk is so blatantly manipulating it.
For the record, my main interest is history, and in particular the history of the Falkland Islands. 15 years research, I can bore the pants off of anyone. So, Hi
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For the record, my main interest is history, and in particular the history of the Falkland Islands. 15 years research, I can bore the pants off of anyone. So, Hi
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Falklands Wars: Timeline History of the Falkland Islands
1480 to 2020: 500 years from Magellan
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February 22, 2025 at 4:26 AM
My first look at Bluesky... getting sick of X, particularly now Musk is so blatantly manipulating it.
For the record, my main interest is history, and in particular the history of the Falkland Islands. 15 years research, I can bore the pants off of anyone. So, Hi
falklandstimeline.wordpress.com
For the record, my main interest is history, and in particular the history of the Falkland Islands. 15 years research, I can bore the pants off of anyone. So, Hi
falklandstimeline.wordpress.com