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John Voelcker @johnvoelcker.bsky.social · 4h

"Putin, a ruthless septuagenarian bent on restoring Russia to its imperial glory, is simply too good a villain for Western politicians and media commentators to ignore.

"Casting him as omniscient and unstoppable creates a clear story amid the chaos of global affairs." [GIFT LINK]

Putin Is Not Winning

Underestimating the Russian leader is dangerous, but ascribing dark powers to him plays right into his hands.

www.theatlantic.com

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semireflection @semireflection.bsky.social · 4h

It’s neither; Netanyahu has already announced plans to bomb Iran, already killed 5-10 Gazans ( including kids) in last 2 days, and pulled a Putin & withheld a listed Palestinian hostage ( so far)

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Maxine Joselow @maxinejoselow.bsky.social · 7h

Before catastrophic floods swept through the Alaska Native village of Kipnuk on Sunday, the EPA canceled a $20 million grant intended to protect the community from extreme flooding. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/c...

Before Alaska Flooding, E.P.A. Canceled $20 Million Flood Protection Grant

www.nytimes.com

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Mindcite💥 @mindcite.bsky.social · 6h

Maybe Stephen Miller will finally understand his boss's "wonderful secret" with Epstein if he ever has a daughter.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

Tim Walz: "It's almost unimaginable that he's got Milei in there, giving him $20 billion, so that they can undercut us and China can buy their soybeans from them. And now China has learned they can replace our markets."

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Peter Benn @thatproviso.bsky.social · 4h

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 4h

Tomorrow the Supreme Court will hear arguments in the most important redistricting and voting rights case of the term. Democracy Docket isn't just covering it for the day. It has been covering this case for years.

Support its vital work to help keep you informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 17h

Yes, color me shocked.

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Peter Benn @thatproviso.bsky.social · 4h

Was thinking something like this.
Why does Zel have to waste
his time?
Another meeting best emailed.
(*But the photo ops*)

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Peter Benn @thatproviso.bsky.social · 4h

#Belgorod

BIRDCHASER @birdchaser49.bsky.social · 5h

Kyiv Post
Oct 14

Russia’s Belgorod issues, blackout warning amid missile, strike clams

The governor of a Russian region, bordering Ukraine, warned of possible power outages after a reported strike – while accusing local media of “destabilizing” the situation.

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eshwayri.bsky.social @eshwayri.bsky.social · 6h

In a few weeks/months some Palestinian will cross into Israel and commit a terrorist attack. The Palestinians will "denounce" the attack, then do nothing about it. Israel will launch a punishing retaliatory attack. Palestinians will cry and then launch more attacks. Cease fire over.

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Briar Bear @briar-bear.bsky.social · 5h

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Richard G. Barba @richardgbarba.bsky.social · 5h

Give it a few weeks, and the US will be engaged in another war with Palestine with troops on the ground. It will be called "Safety Forces" or something to the effect.

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Dennis Croskey 🏈🇨🇦 ⚾️🇺🇦🐶🇬🇱📚🇵🇦 @dkxkee.bsky.social · 5h

They get to pretend for a day or two that the Waddling Diaperload is a real President.

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adambirnbaum.bsky.social @adambirnbaum.bsky.social · 5h

Know who's killing even more Gazans? Hamas. Today. They're summarily executing "collaborators" in the streets.

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Just A Grandmom @grandmompa.bsky.social · 6h

Exactly. Are they even aware that this has been an ongoing war for DECADES? Almost 80 years.

Cease-fires NEVER last between them.

Search Facts:
"When did Palestine and Israel begin fighting?"

"May 14, 1948"

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Martin @ampule2.bsky.social · 6h

And it's Bidens original peace plan 🤬

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Keith M @ksecus.bsky.social · 6h

Its already failed. Bombs were dropped today

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joyeta.bsky.social @joyeta.bsky.social · 5h

The media created with Mark Burnett the cruel and wicked lie that 34Felon was a self-made Billionaire.
By age 8 years old he had $8 million in his bank account, as the Accountant🤣🤣🤣 for his Daddy's fully funded Government contacts Companies The lies continue.

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Blanche Devereaux @gingerkap23.bsky.social · 6h

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Tim Tuttle & 44 LIGHTS @44lights.bsky.social · 6h

All over the place… www.standard.co.uk/news/world/i...

Seven killed as IDF opens fire after 'violation of ceasefire agreement'

Under the first phase of the ‘historic’ peace deal brokered by the United States, the Israeli military will remain in control of nearly 60 per cent of the besieged Palestinian territory

www.standard.co.uk

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Brenda @boxerdogmom.bsky.social · 6h

Exactly, and it wasn't his plan it was Biden's, which we all know he asked Netanyahu not to go along with because of the upcoming election.

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Ed Murrow's Girl @edmurrowsgirl.bsky.social · 6h

Zelenskyy is coming back to the WH on Friday. Now that he's solved Middle East Peace he's moving on to Ukraine.
After you solve 10 wars you get a set of steak knives and a lifetime supply of ketchup.

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Peter Benn @thatproviso.bsky.social · 5h

#Moldova #Russia

bpspring.bsky.social @bpspring.bsky.social · 6h

Peskov comments clearly hint towards Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Like Ukraine, Moldova is not apart of NATO. Chisinau submitted its application for accession into the European Union days after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. kyivindependent.com/kremlin-issu...

Kremlin issues veiled threats towards Moldova, cites Ukraine as warning

Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov issued a new round of veiled threats towards Moldova on Oct. 12, warning Chisinau not to suffer from the same fate as Ukraine just weeks after an election that saw M...

kyivindependent.com

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ukrdef.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy @ukrdef.mstdn.social.ap.brid.gy · 6h

KYIV POST:
Kyiv Ready to Deploy Some 500 Mobile Bomb Shelters

The capital is using the latest allocation of $95M to provide re-locatable units that can be placed in underground parking lots or other protective structures.

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/62097

#Ukraine

Kyiv Ready to Deploy Some 500 Mobile Bomb Shelters

The capital is using the latest allocation of $95M to provide re-locatable units that can be placed in underground parking lots or other protective structures.

www.kyivpost.com

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angelannie43.bsky.social @angelannie43.bsky.social · 8h

Screw you, Weasel. IDGAF who you get. He’s a criminal. The committee knows he’s a criminal. You can’t treat your own country like shit, do some weak sauce bs peace deals (lol), and get a Nobel. It’s ludicrous.

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Nondescript Man @oldcrank.bsky.social · 9h

Maybe we should tell him Biden got 6 times as many hostages freed?

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