Strandschaf
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Strandschaf
@strandschaf.bsky.social
he/him; proud of my kids; Guardian reading, tofu eating wokeratus; LGBTQIA+ supporter; #fcknazis, #fckafd, #fcktrump; ✊ ÖPN✌️; LLM-AI vegan; no DMs w/o interaction; 🌍 🇪🇺 🇩🇪 🇺🇦
61 years ago on this day, the concentration camp Auschwitz was liberated by the Red Army. More than a million people were murdered in Auschwitz, most of them Jews. 🫂
January 27, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Another step to reduce dependency on The Clown's decisions. You can't trade with a soggy, flapping taco.

The two markets represent 2 billion people.
India and EU conclude free trade agreement that reduces tariffs in many sectors
The agreement, struck after two decades of talks, aims to cut tariffs on nearly all European exports and create a market of roughly two billion people.
www.lemonde.fr
January 27, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Another step to reduce dependency on The Clown's decisions. You can't trade with a soggy, flapping taco.

The two partners represent 2 billion people.
January 27, 2026 at 3:01 PM
"Melania Trump issues rare political statement after Minneapolis shooting"

I remember the last time she did that when she flew to visit caged children.
January 27, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Another zoonotic disease may be coming: currently not as virulent as COVID, but much more deadly: 40...75%. It's not transmitted by air, but through respiratory droplets, so, careful!

For MAGAs: just a cough. RFK Jr will probably soon tell you to hold "Nipah parties" to immunise yourself. 🙄
Nipah Virus infections: West Bengal cases prompt airport screening across Asia | - The Times of India
Health officials have reported a number of cases of Nipah virus infection in India’s West Bengal, leading to stepped-up surveillance at airports and b.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:44 PM
😂 it can only get better when they're not staying in a field but here...
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January 27, 2026 at 12:37 AM
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Kristi Noem Calls On Minneapolis Residents To Stop Obstructing Murders https://theonion.com/kristi-noem-calls-on-minneapolis-residents-to-stop-obstructing-murders/
January 26, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Sometimes The Guardian is pretty good with selecting the right moment...
January 26, 2026 at 9:01 PM
I wouldn't have expected to hear something sensible from him, but he's right.
Sepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup | World Cup 2026 | The Guardian
The ex-Fifa boss showed his support of a Swiss lawyer who called for a boycott of the tournament due to security concerns in the US
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Even White Jesus isn't safe as Palestinian.
January 26, 2026 at 6:23 PM
"Again, in reality, you’ll probably end up skipping Melania to watch something less depressing, like Die My Love or a documentary about asbestos inhalation." 🤣
Black cakes and branded buckets: welcome to the White House premiere for Brett Ratner’s Melania movie | Melania Trump | The Guardian
Monochrome catering was all the rage at the VIP screening on Saturday for Ratner’s officially sanctioned $75m feature-length documentary about the First Lady. Have the photos whetted your appetite?
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Nothing more than an execution, while the administration, with Bondi at the front, celebrates this cold blooded murder.
Wow! This read-along of the NYT moment-by-moment leading to the murder of Alex Pretti should shake everyone awake. He was a Good Samaritan.

Agents fired at least ten shots in roughly five seconds. DHS and Pam Bondi claim Pretti approached them armed and intent on a “massacre.”
January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Yes, and thanks, Jakub Krupa.

"It appears that Rutte will have 15 minutes at the very end of the session to respond to roughly 34298734 questions that could each make a great PhD dissertation.

Hope he’s making good notes."
Nato chief Rutte: ‘Keep on dreaming’ if you think Europe could defend itself without US – as it happened | World news | The Guardian
Mark Rutte said Europe would need to spend ‘billions and billions of euros’ on defence
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:53 PM
"Keep on dreaming", Rutte if you think that licking the boots of your daddy will revive NATO. You may try to sell Greenland and Ukraine, but you won't succeed.

“there always be a very strong conventional US presence in Europe.” I guess they will have to move to Israel or Sudan.
Nato chief Rutte: ‘Keep on dreaming’ if you think Europe could defend itself without US – Europe live | World news | The Guardian
Mark Rutte said Europe would need to spend ‘billions and billions of euros’ on defence
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:48 PM
As usual, I listened to the Guardian podcast while taking a walk in the snowy landscape.

The "why" is obvious: with Russia looming on the horizon and the US threatening the EU with invasion, it needs to be able to withstand both.

It gives a short view into the German psyche. Why are Germans so /2
Why Germany is racing to rebuild its army | Germany | The Guardian
Are the German people on board with the government’s massive militarisation programme? Kate Connolly reports
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Finally, some snow!
January 26, 2026 at 4:25 PM
So, what to expect? The US bombing some prisons with political enemies, followed by a deal for US oil companies to get Iran's oil, Kushner getting a real estate deal, and Palantir helping Khamenei to subjugate the democratic underground?
Iran expects US possible attack in nearest 24 hours | RBC-Ukraine
Read more
newsukraine.rbc.ua
January 26, 2026 at 2:24 PM
That's going to put a *lot* of money in the little shit's pocket when he pardons them.
Trial begins of wealthy Florida brothers accused of sexual abuse over decades | US news | The Guardian
Prosecutors allege real-estate trio Tal, Alon and Oren Alexander raped, assaulted and trafficked dozens of women
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:01 PM
A pure European system for digital payment seems to be Wero. To make it really successful, it is necessary for everybody to annoy their banks and online shops to ask from time to time when they will join it.
en.wikipedia.org
January 26, 2026 at 12:14 PM
A while ago I moved nearly exclusively to paying with cards. I'll check whether the standard debit card from my bank also has a connection to an American company (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro). In this case I'll go completely cash again. On the internet it's going to be prepaid, like I used to do.
The Guardian view on Europe’s payments problem: sovereignty starts at the till | Editorial | The Guardian
Editorial: Donald Trump’s leverage over Visa and Mastercard highlights a blind spot in Europe’s ‘independence’ strategy. Emulating India’s response might help
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:06 PM
I'm not religious at all, but I know a fighter when I see him! ✊
One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
January 26, 2026 at 4:34 AM
Jonesy cartoon in Private Eye No. 1667
January 25, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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This is how a real President addresses a grieving, angry nation. Thank you, President Obama.💙
January 25, 2026 at 9:26 PM
One year of Trump 2.0. Tired of winning?
January 25, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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January 24, 2026 at 11:51 PM