amandaveranda.bsky.social
@amandaveranda.bsky.social
Retired teacher and linguist (Australian languages); learning Gaeilge; interests in Australian flora and fauna, swimming, chess, horses, dogs, mid-century artefacts, society, politics ...
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Par Tasio
Une carte vaut mieux qu’un long discours !
Une carte vaut mieux qu’un long discours !
January 13, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Par Tasio
Une carte vaut mieux qu’un long discours !
Une carte vaut mieux qu’un long discours !
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The United States is reportedly considering providing up to $2 billion to finance a new Israeli armored-vehicle production plant.
Internal U.S. Army documents obtained by Haaretz reveal that the U.S. may bankroll the construction of a Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC) in Israel.
Internal U.S. Army documents obtained by Haaretz reveal that the U.S. may bankroll the construction of a Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC) in Israel.
January 14, 2026 at 5:46 AM
The United States is reportedly considering providing up to $2 billion to finance a new Israeli armored-vehicle production plant.
Internal U.S. Army documents obtained by Haaretz reveal that the U.S. may bankroll the construction of a Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC) in Israel.
Internal U.S. Army documents obtained by Haaretz reveal that the U.S. may bankroll the construction of a Joint Systems Manufacturing Center (JSMC) in Israel.
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Orthodox Jews organize a demonstration to denounce Israel and war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu.
Holding signs that read “Benjamin Netanyahu and the State of Israel do NOT represent Jews or Judaism,” the demonstrators emphasize that their faith
Holding signs that read “Benjamin Netanyahu and the State of Israel do NOT represent Jews or Judaism,” the demonstrators emphasize that their faith
January 14, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Orthodox Jews organize a demonstration to denounce Israel and war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu.
Holding signs that read “Benjamin Netanyahu and the State of Israel do NOT represent Jews or Judaism,” the demonstrators emphasize that their faith
Holding signs that read “Benjamin Netanyahu and the State of Israel do NOT represent Jews or Judaism,” the demonstrators emphasize that their faith
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An appeal against a British judge’s decision to throw out the terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is set to be heard at the UK High Court today. jrnl.ie/6926017
Appeal against decision to throw out terror case against Kneecap rapper to be heard in London
The case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was thrown out on technical grounds in September last year.
jrnl.ie
January 14, 2026 at 6:50 AM
An appeal against a British judge’s decision to throw out the terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is set to be heard at the UK High Court today. jrnl.ie/6926017
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Excellent and a must read.
January 11, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Excellent and a must read.
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The cheapest way for America to access Greenland's mineral resources is to buy them. Greenland is happy to do business with its allies.
Trump thinks it will be less expensive to deploy the American military to the Arctic to steal what he wants.
Trump doesn't understand how business works.
Trump thinks it will be less expensive to deploy the American military to the Arctic to steal what he wants.
Trump doesn't understand how business works.
January 7, 2026 at 4:05 AM
The cheapest way for America to access Greenland's mineral resources is to buy them. Greenland is happy to do business with its allies.
Trump thinks it will be less expensive to deploy the American military to the Arctic to steal what he wants.
Trump doesn't understand how business works.
Trump thinks it will be less expensive to deploy the American military to the Arctic to steal what he wants.
Trump doesn't understand how business works.
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The Australian defended Bill Leak to the death. So why is it coming for Cathy Wilcox’s Bondi cartoon? www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/12/t...
The Australian defended Bill Leak to the death. So why is it coming for Cathy Wilcox's Bondi cartoon?
The Australian has run at least 10 stories decrying Cathy Wilcox's controversial cartoon about the Bondi royal commission. The hypocrisy is staggering.
www.crikey.com.au
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
The Australian defended Bill Leak to the death. So why is it coming for Cathy Wilcox’s Bondi cartoon? www.crikey.com.au/2026/01/12/t...
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CNN 🇺🇸 reporting on illegal 🇮🇱 settler violence in the West Bank 🇵🇸:
•14% of land taken since October ‘23
•8 🇮🇱 attacks a day on Palestinians 🇵🇸
•Attacks supported by the 🇮🇱 ‘army’
It’s never been ‘defence’
It’s always been a land grab.
•14% of land taken since October ‘23
•8 🇮🇱 attacks a day on Palestinians 🇵🇸
•Attacks supported by the 🇮🇱 ‘army’
It’s never been ‘defence’
It’s always been a land grab.
January 12, 2026 at 5:52 AM
CNN 🇺🇸 reporting on illegal 🇮🇱 settler violence in the West Bank 🇵🇸:
•14% of land taken since October ‘23
•8 🇮🇱 attacks a day on Palestinians 🇵🇸
•Attacks supported by the 🇮🇱 ‘army’
It’s never been ‘defence’
It’s always been a land grab.
•14% of land taken since October ‘23
•8 🇮🇱 attacks a day on Palestinians 🇵🇸
•Attacks supported by the 🇮🇱 ‘army’
It’s never been ‘defence’
It’s always been a land grab.
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Interviewer: “Why do you burn homes of innocent Palestinians?”
🇮🇱Settler: “I don't know your definition of INNOCENCE”
Interviewer: “Anyone who didn't do anything violent”
🇮🇱Settler: “Do you believe in collective punishment?”
Interviewer: “No”
🇮🇱Settler: “I Do”
🇮🇱Settler: “I don't know your definition of INNOCENCE”
Interviewer: “Anyone who didn't do anything violent”
🇮🇱Settler: “Do you believe in collective punishment?”
Interviewer: “No”
🇮🇱Settler: “I Do”
January 12, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Interviewer: “Why do you burn homes of innocent Palestinians?”
🇮🇱Settler: “I don't know your definition of INNOCENCE”
Interviewer: “Anyone who didn't do anything violent”
🇮🇱Settler: “Do you believe in collective punishment?”
Interviewer: “No”
🇮🇱Settler: “I Do”
🇮🇱Settler: “I don't know your definition of INNOCENCE”
Interviewer: “Anyone who didn't do anything violent”
🇮🇱Settler: “Do you believe in collective punishment?”
Interviewer: “No”
🇮🇱Settler: “I Do”
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Former Australian PM Paul Keating on American society
January 11, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Former Australian PM Paul Keating on American society
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Rabbi Kohn Explains Why Zionism Is Not Judaism, The Truth About State Of Israel a Political Movement Trying to Rewrite Jewish Faith.
Israel is not the state of the Jews.
Being anti-Zionist does not make you anti-Semitic.
Israel is not the state of the Jews.
Being anti-Zionist does not make you anti-Semitic.
January 9, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Rabbi Kohn Explains Why Zionism Is Not Judaism, The Truth About State Of Israel a Political Movement Trying to Rewrite Jewish Faith.
Israel is not the state of the Jews.
Being anti-Zionist does not make you anti-Semitic.
Israel is not the state of the Jews.
Being anti-Zionist does not make you anti-Semitic.
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Israel is murdering Palestinian children again, as they do every single day.
There is no ceasefire, just brutal apartheid and genocide.
Take Action.
Free Palestine.
There is no ceasefire, just brutal apartheid and genocide.
Take Action.
Free Palestine.
January 9, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Israel is murdering Palestinian children again, as they do every single day.
There is no ceasefire, just brutal apartheid and genocide.
Take Action.
Free Palestine.
There is no ceasefire, just brutal apartheid and genocide.
Take Action.
Free Palestine.
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If you are confused on the conflict between Israel and Iran listen to this *Israeli* historian.
He sums up everything you need to know perfectly.
You only need to hear the truth once.
He sums up everything you need to know perfectly.
You only need to hear the truth once.
January 9, 2026 at 4:43 AM
If you are confused on the conflict between Israel and Iran listen to this *Israeli* historian.
He sums up everything you need to know perfectly.
You only need to hear the truth once.
He sums up everything you need to know perfectly.
You only need to hear the truth once.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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Norman Finkelstein - "About half of Israelis believe the IDF should commit genocide in Gaza."
This isn't a fringe view - it's mainstream Zionism. A society where genocide isn't a crime, but a popular demand.
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This isn't a fringe view - it's mainstream Zionism. A society where genocide isn't a crime, but a popular demand.
😪😪😪
January 8, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Norman Finkelstein - "About half of Israelis believe the IDF should commit genocide in Gaza."
This isn't a fringe view - it's mainstream Zionism. A society where genocide isn't a crime, but a popular demand.
😪😪😪
This isn't a fringe view - it's mainstream Zionism. A society where genocide isn't a crime, but a popular demand.
😪😪😪
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The British state witch-hunt against Mo Chara continues, come show your support Wednesday 9.30 High Court, London.
January 8, 2026 at 7:25 PM
The British state witch-hunt against Mo Chara continues, come show your support Wednesday 9.30 High Court, London.
Regulars, enjoying the cool evening.
January 7, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Regulars, enjoying the cool evening.
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*Go buy this book! I use thriftbooks.com for all of my books so I don't have to go through Amazon. Francesca Albanese's book will be out in April, 2026.
NEW | The National Jewish Advocacy Center (NJAC) is pressuring Amazon to remove a book authored by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese,
NEW | The National Jewish Advocacy Center (NJAC) is pressuring Amazon to remove a book authored by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese,
December 30, 2025 at 11:40 PM
*Go buy this book! I use thriftbooks.com for all of my books so I don't have to go through Amazon. Francesca Albanese's book will be out in April, 2026.
NEW | The National Jewish Advocacy Center (NJAC) is pressuring Amazon to remove a book authored by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese,
NEW | The National Jewish Advocacy Center (NJAC) is pressuring Amazon to remove a book authored by UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese,
