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Terecht punt, Europeanen moeten het alleen qua inlichtingen oppikken. De VS doen al in feite het minimale.
The US effectively cut back military aid to Ukraine to almost zero.
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
Why would Trump get to have a say in anything?
November 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Terecht punt, Europeanen moeten het alleen qua inlichtingen oppikken. De VS doen al in feite het minimale.
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Every man needs to find a woman who looks at them like Trump Looks at Mamdani.
November 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Every man needs to find a woman who looks at them like Trump Looks at Mamdani.
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Good morning. I've got a banger new post out today that develops a new method for placing voters on the left-right ideological spectrum, and adds a new, "non-ideological"/affordability axis to usual way we chart & think about US voters (esp swing voters). www.gelliottmorris.com/p/not-just-l...
Not just left vs right: Most voters think about affordability and material wellbeing, not in ideological terms
Most voters want a party that emphasizes cost of living issues and makes the world a better place. Few Americans think in solidly ideologically terms. "Moderates" are mostly non-ideological.
www.gelliottmorris.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Good morning. I've got a banger new post out today that develops a new method for placing voters on the left-right ideological spectrum, and adds a new, "non-ideological"/affordability axis to usual way we chart & think about US voters (esp swing voters). www.gelliottmorris.com/p/not-just-l...
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I think someone should ask Grok who would be a better President, Musk or Trump, and then post the screenshotted answer on Truth Social tagging Trump.
November 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I think someone should ask Grok who would be a better President, Musk or Trump, and then post the screenshotted answer on Truth Social tagging Trump.
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French authorities are taking X to court because Grok is now doing straight up holocaust denial. Gas chambers intended for disinfection, cyanide residue tiny, ‘story’ persists because of taboo against critical examination. (Full translation in alt text)
November 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
French authorities are taking X to court because Grok is now doing straight up holocaust denial. Gas chambers intended for disinfection, cyanide residue tiny, ‘story’ persists because of taboo against critical examination. (Full translation in alt text)
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On est pas bien là ? :)
November 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
On est pas bien là ? :)
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Voorzitter Eurogroep stapt op www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
Statement from President of the Eurogroup, Paschal Donohoe
Paschal Donohoe, issued a statement announcing his resignation as President of the Eurogroup as of 18 November 2025.
www.consilium.europa.eu
November 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Voorzitter Eurogroep stapt op www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
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“Grandma doesn’t need slippers.”
Fox guest on how to save money during the holidays:
"Remember, adults don't need gifts. Focus on the people in your life who are aged 3 to 18. Grandma doesn't need slippers. If they don't live by you, don't get them a gift."
"Remember, adults don't need gifts. Focus on the people in your life who are aged 3 to 18. Grandma doesn't need slippers. If they don't live by you, don't get them a gift."
November 17, 2025 at 10:28 PM
“Grandma doesn’t need slippers.”
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Enkele feiten:
- de totale kost van àlle leeflonen bedraagt minder dan 1/5e van het bedrag waarnaar de regering momenteel op zoek is ikv de begroting;
- het aantal begunstigden bedroeg op 01.01.2024 in totaal 1,39% van de bevolking;
- de totale kost van àlle leeflonen bedraagt minder dan 1/5e van het bedrag waarnaar de regering momenteel op zoek is ikv de begroting;
- het aantal begunstigden bedroeg op 01.01.2024 in totaal 1,39% van de bevolking;
November 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Enkele feiten:
- de totale kost van àlle leeflonen bedraagt minder dan 1/5e van het bedrag waarnaar de regering momenteel op zoek is ikv de begroting;
- het aantal begunstigden bedroeg op 01.01.2024 in totaal 1,39% van de bevolking;
- de totale kost van àlle leeflonen bedraagt minder dan 1/5e van het bedrag waarnaar de regering momenteel op zoek is ikv de begroting;
- het aantal begunstigden bedroeg op 01.01.2024 in totaal 1,39% van de bevolking;
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The US and the Euro area have roughly the same population and median income per capita in purchasing power parity.
The poorest half of Europeans are richer than their American counterparts, and the richest half of Americans are richer than their European peers.
The poorest half of Europeans are richer than their American counterparts, and the richest half of Americans are richer than their European peers.
November 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The US and the Euro area have roughly the same population and median income per capita in purchasing power parity.
The poorest half of Europeans are richer than their American counterparts, and the richest half of Americans are richer than their European peers.
The poorest half of Europeans are richer than their American counterparts, and the richest half of Americans are richer than their European peers.
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Excellent AER paper from Luca et al. demonstrating how China’s exports crowd out production and curb innovation globally.
It reinforces the argument I made in Politico last year about the drag China’s distortions place on EU productivity and innovation.
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It reinforces the argument I made in Politico last year about the drag China’s distortions place on EU productivity and innovation.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Excellent AER paper from Luca et al. demonstrating how China’s exports crowd out production and curb innovation globally.
It reinforces the argument I made in Politico last year about the drag China’s distortions place on EU productivity and innovation.
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It reinforces the argument I made in Politico last year about the drag China’s distortions place on EU productivity and innovation.
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Wow, he looks just like him!
November 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Wow, he looks just like him!
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Actual causes of death in the US and media coverage of same.
And then we wonder why people have such a skewed understanding of the world.
@ourworldindata.org is a treasure. Thanks, @hannahritchie.bsky.social and colleagues.
ourworldindata.org/does-the-new...
And then we wonder why people have such a skewed understanding of the world.
@ourworldindata.org is a treasure. Thanks, @hannahritchie.bsky.social and colleagues.
ourworldindata.org/does-the-new...
November 16, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Actual causes of death in the US and media coverage of same.
And then we wonder why people have such a skewed understanding of the world.
@ourworldindata.org is a treasure. Thanks, @hannahritchie.bsky.social and colleagues.
ourworldindata.org/does-the-new...
And then we wonder why people have such a skewed understanding of the world.
@ourworldindata.org is a treasure. Thanks, @hannahritchie.bsky.social and colleagues.
ourworldindata.org/does-the-new...
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Portable mortgages are like your cell phone plan: when you upgrade the phone, the plan comes with you. Let your mortgage follow you to the next house. That unfreezes movers—especially downsizers—and unlocks inventory.
Lemme explain why I love this idea:
Lemme explain why I love this idea:
"Portable" Mortgages Could Unlock the Housing Market, Says Economist Justin Wolfers
The Lead with Jake Tapper, CNN, November 13 2025
What happens when homeowners can take their old low mortgage rate with them to their next house?
This conversation tackles the rising buzz around…
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Portable mortgages are like your cell phone plan: when you upgrade the phone, the plan comes with you. Let your mortgage follow you to the next house. That unfreezes movers—especially downsizers—and unlocks inventory.
Lemme explain why I love this idea:
Lemme explain why I love this idea:
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Just some British patriots in Benidorm, taking over a street in Spain to shout in their own language about unwanted foreigners. It’s a blessing that they are too thick to understand irony.
November 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Just some British patriots in Benidorm, taking over a street in Spain to shout in their own language about unwanted foreigners. It’s a blessing that they are too thick to understand irony.
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This is really a superb piece and I must insist everyone reads it.
Why is it so hard to run the BBC? Is impartiality possible? Is it even what polarised viewers even want?
An essay for the Weekend FT: www.ft.com/content/7124...
An essay for the Weekend FT: www.ft.com/content/7124...
November 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
This is really a superb piece and I must insist everyone reads it.
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Een Rolex en een goudstaaf voor Trump www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
Beschamend en vernederend voorbeeld van Zwitserland en Trump. En zo openlijk. Bizar. En buitengewoon verontrustend. Verhelderend beschreven door @carolinedegruyter.bsky.social
Beschamend en vernederend voorbeeld van Zwitserland en Trump. En zo openlijk. Bizar. En buitengewoon verontrustend. Verhelderend beschreven door @carolinedegruyter.bsky.social
Column | Een koning spreek je niet tegen, je overlaadt hem met geschenken
Vorige week kreeg Donald Trump bezoek in het Witte Huis: zes prominente zakenlui uit Zwitserland. Allemaal mannen. Zij kwamen niet met lege handen. Trump kreeg een Rolex en een goudstaaf met inscripti...
www.nrc.nl
November 15, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Een Rolex en een goudstaaf voor Trump www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...
Beschamend en vernederend voorbeeld van Zwitserland en Trump. En zo openlijk. Bizar. En buitengewoon verontrustend. Verhelderend beschreven door @carolinedegruyter.bsky.social
Beschamend en vernederend voorbeeld van Zwitserland en Trump. En zo openlijk. Bizar. En buitengewoon verontrustend. Verhelderend beschreven door @carolinedegruyter.bsky.social
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The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
International Criminal Court to ditch Microsoft Office for European open source alternative | Euractiv
The court will move its internal work environment to Open Desk, a German-developed open source software
www.euractiv.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The International Criminal Court is ditching Microsoft Office, saying it’s too dependent on US tech, in favor of Open Desk, a German open source alternative.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
The move comes after Microsoft revoked ICC head Karim Khan’s email access when he was sanctioned by the US for the warrant against Netanyahu.
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This is the Canadian Premier League soccer finals and we have a bicycle kick goal in the middle of a blizzard … and that’s the most Canadian thing I’ve ever seen 😂
November 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
This is the Canadian Premier League soccer finals and we have a bicycle kick goal in the middle of a blizzard … and that’s the most Canadian thing I’ve ever seen 😂
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Another gentle reminder.
The only way for Germany to stop the meltdown in its auto sector is by working with Europe.
Germany is too small to go it alone. Anyone with half an econ brain can see that.
The only way for Germany to stop the meltdown in its auto sector is by working with Europe.
Germany is too small to go it alone. Anyone with half an econ brain can see that.
A chart Berlin‘s economic policy-makers should think hard about.
Doing a buy-German clause in new EV subsidies would be an own goal.
The German market is simply too small, and lacks sufficient premium demand.
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Doing a buy-German clause in new EV subsidies would be an own goal.
The German market is simply too small, and lacks sufficient premium demand.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Another gentle reminder.
The only way for Germany to stop the meltdown in its auto sector is by working with Europe.
Germany is too small to go it alone. Anyone with half an econ brain can see that.
The only way for Germany to stop the meltdown in its auto sector is by working with Europe.
Germany is too small to go it alone. Anyone with half an econ brain can see that.
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" Lagen de Europese pakhuizen vol met deze essentiële onderdelen? Kon Europa overschakelen naar andere aanbieders? Welnee! Binnen een week moesten autofabrieken de productie al verlagen..."
fd.nl/opinie/15773...
fd.nl/opinie/15773...
Nog net zo kwetsbaar
Westerse bedrijven hebben niet veel geleerd van corona, leert de Nexperia-crisis ons.
fd.nl
November 12, 2025 at 7:52 AM
" Lagen de Europese pakhuizen vol met deze essentiële onderdelen? Kon Europa overschakelen naar andere aanbieders? Welnee! Binnen een week moesten autofabrieken de productie al verlagen..."
fd.nl/opinie/15773...
fd.nl/opinie/15773...
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Truth Social added AI and it's gone woke as hell 🤣
November 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Truth Social added AI and it's gone woke as hell 🤣