Benjamin Beckers
@benbeckers.bsky.social
German turned Aussie who somehow ended up in Estonia. Economist by day, asleep at night.
This but seriously.
“Denmark renames Greenland to Epstein Island so that Trump never speaks of it again.”
“Denmark renames Greenland to Epstein Island so that Trump never speaks of it again.”
Dänemark benennt Grönland in Epstein Island um, damit Trump nie wieder darüber spricht www.der-postillon.com/2026/01/groe...
Dänemark benennt Grönland in Epstein Island um, damit Trump nie wieder darüber spricht
Kopenhagen (dpo) - Ist jetzt Schluss mit den ständigen Drohungen Donald Trumps gegen Grönland? Dänemarks Ministerpräsidentin Mette Frederiksen hat heu
www.der-postillon.com
January 9, 2026 at 12:17 PM
This but seriously.
“Denmark renames Greenland to Epstein Island so that Trump never speaks of it again.”
“Denmark renames Greenland to Epstein Island so that Trump never speaks of it again.”
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Biden didn't understand he was a wartime president. The full weight of the federal government should have been used to dismantle the groups responsible for January 6.
I believe the original sin Democrats, and especially the Biden administration, made after January 6th was viewing January 6th as the *end* of something, rather than the *beginning* of something. My post on how to remember this somber anniversary for democracy: www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/five-ways-...
Five Ways To Remember January 6th
Too many people saw January 6th as the final aggrieved death throes of Trumpism. We can now understand it was the start of something much darker.
www.doomsdayscenario.co
January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Biden didn't understand he was a wartime president. The full weight of the federal government should have been used to dismantle the groups responsible for January 6.
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The video in the thread redacts the images, mercifully. But you can see from the prompts what is happening. This is obscene, vicious and intolerable. X and Grok should be shut down until this grotesque harassment can be stopped. Those responsible should face the full force of the law.
One example of how Grok is being used to target women. Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch being sexualised, degraded, and humiliated step-by-step by Grok. All the images accurately reflect the prompts provided.
January 5, 2026 at 7:04 PM
The video in the thread redacts the images, mercifully. But you can see from the prompts what is happening. This is obscene, vicious and intolerable. X and Grok should be shut down until this grotesque harassment can be stopped. Those responsible should face the full force of the law.
Weak. Not disappointing though because as expected.
Under all circumstances, the principles of international law and the UN Charter must be respected. We call for restraint.
The safety of EU citizens in the country is our top priority. (2/2)
The safety of EU citizens in the country is our top priority. (2/2)
January 3, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Weak. Not disappointing though because as expected.
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A lot of serving US military now complicit in illegal acts and with a vested interest in not being held to account for it by Democrat led arms of government.
The members who did the "don't follow illegal orders" video absolutely need to immediately do a "hey these were the illegal orders we were talking about and participating in them can expect to face consequences to the fullest extent of the law" video
Uniformed military are involved in this shambolic behavior and they all need to be held to account
A primary goal of the discussion now on dragging dem pols to do the right thing has to be on widespread accountability and where appropriate prosecutions of significant numbers of servicemembers
A primary goal of the discussion now on dragging dem pols to do the right thing has to be on widespread accountability and where appropriate prosecutions of significant numbers of servicemembers
January 3, 2026 at 9:40 AM
A lot of serving US military now complicit in illegal acts and with a vested interest in not being held to account for it by Democrat led arms of government.
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Noch wichtiger als die Fragen: "Was macht Trump? Was macht Xi? Was macht Putin?" könnte die Frage sein: Was macht Europa?
January 3, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Noch wichtiger als die Fragen: "Was macht Trump? Was macht Xi? Was macht Putin?" könnte die Frage sein: Was macht Europa?
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A defining moment for Europe. If it endorses/fails to condemn this flagrant breach of international law, it will have surrendered its core justification for opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
JUST IN: Trump says the U.S. has captured Maduro and his wife and flown them out of the country.
January 3, 2026 at 10:17 AM
A defining moment for Europe. If it endorses/fails to condemn this flagrant breach of international law, it will have surrendered its core justification for opposing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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The best 'cure' for Russian drone incursions into Poland and, depending on analysis, Denmark and Norway last night is to enable Ukraine to defeat Russia by destroying Russia's economy and the EU/UK mass producing long-range Ukrainian missiles and drones.
September 23, 2025 at 10:43 AM
The best 'cure' for Russian drone incursions into Poland and, depending on analysis, Denmark and Norway last night is to enable Ukraine to defeat Russia by destroying Russia's economy and the EU/UK mass producing long-range Ukrainian missiles and drones.
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Dass Bundesinnenminister Alexander Dobrindt jetzt einer in Abstimmung mit der Unions-Fraktionsspitze zur Wahl vorgeschlagenen Verfassungsgerichts-Kandidatin vorwirft, die „Polarisierung der Gesellschaft“ zu betreiben und damit zum Rückzug drängt, schlägt dem Fass entgültig dem Boden aus.
July 18, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Dass Bundesinnenminister Alexander Dobrindt jetzt einer in Abstimmung mit der Unions-Fraktionsspitze zur Wahl vorgeschlagenen Verfassungsgerichts-Kandidatin vorwirft, die „Polarisierung der Gesellschaft“ zu betreiben und damit zum Rückzug drängt, schlägt dem Fass entgültig dem Boden aus.
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Wenn die SPD die Kandidatur von Frauke Brosius-Geradorf zurückzieht, wird sie bei keinem einzigen Thema mehr handlungsfähig sein.
Bürgergeld, Investitionen, Soziales, Migration - eine autoritäre und rechtsextreme Kampagne wird reichen, um die Politik von Union und SPD zu bestimmen.
Bürgergeld, Investitionen, Soziales, Migration - eine autoritäre und rechtsextreme Kampagne wird reichen, um die Politik von Union und SPD zu bestimmen.
July 15, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Wenn die SPD die Kandidatur von Frauke Brosius-Geradorf zurückzieht, wird sie bei keinem einzigen Thema mehr handlungsfähig sein.
Bürgergeld, Investitionen, Soziales, Migration - eine autoritäre und rechtsextreme Kampagne wird reichen, um die Politik von Union und SPD zu bestimmen.
Bürgergeld, Investitionen, Soziales, Migration - eine autoritäre und rechtsextreme Kampagne wird reichen, um die Politik von Union und SPD zu bestimmen.
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It is peak “Brussels Bubble” for the EU to celebrate 40 years Schengen rather than address that Schengen is “melting before our eyes.”
June 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM
It is peak “Brussels Bubble” for the EU to celebrate 40 years Schengen rather than address that Schengen is “melting before our eyes.”
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Dieser Erfolg für die #Ukraine ist wichtig, weil wieder voller Angst auf die bevorstehende russische Sommeroffensive gestarrt wird.
Russische Offensiven haben zwar länger nicht zu größeren Erfolgen geführt, aber der Nimbus der Unbesiegbarkeit ist hartnäckig.
Seit heute ein bisschen weniger.
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Russische Offensiven haben zwar länger nicht zu größeren Erfolgen geführt, aber der Nimbus der Unbesiegbarkeit ist hartnäckig.
Seit heute ein bisschen weniger.
👍
Der ukrainische Inlandsgeheimdienst SBU hat Dutzende russische Militärflugzeuge ausgeschaltet, die seit Jahren Angriffe auf die Ukraine fliegen. Das Ausmaß dieser Geheimoperation überrascht. Viele hier hatten erwartet, dass Russland in den kommenden Tagen wieder massiv angreift.
June 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Dieser Erfolg für die #Ukraine ist wichtig, weil wieder voller Angst auf die bevorstehende russische Sommeroffensive gestarrt wird.
Russische Offensiven haben zwar länger nicht zu größeren Erfolgen geführt, aber der Nimbus der Unbesiegbarkeit ist hartnäckig.
Seit heute ein bisschen weniger.
👍
Russische Offensiven haben zwar länger nicht zu größeren Erfolgen geführt, aber der Nimbus der Unbesiegbarkeit ist hartnäckig.
Seit heute ein bisschen weniger.
👍
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"If there were justice in the world, Musk would never be able to repair his reputation... Musk’s sojourn in government has revealed severe flaws in his character — a blithe, dehumanizing cruelty, and a deadly incuriosity. This should shape how he’s seen for the rest of his public life."
Opinion | Elon Musk’s Legacy Is Disease, Starvation and Death
www.nytimes.com
May 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
"If there were justice in the world, Musk would never be able to repair his reputation... Musk’s sojourn in government has revealed severe flaws in his character — a blithe, dehumanizing cruelty, and a deadly incuriosity. This should shape how he’s seen for the rest of his public life."
Danke und Respekt @maxnum.bsky.social!!!
Wow, das nenne ich Mut! Max kommt aus Sachsen-Anhalt, geht in die 10. Klasse und schreibt auf X: "Seit 5 Jahren laufen Querdenker ungestört durch meinen Wohnort. Keine Gegenrede. Heute habe ich mir ein Herz gefasst, bin zum “offenen Mikrofon” gegangen (...)".
Aber seht selbst.
1/2
Aber seht selbst.
1/2
April 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Danke und Respekt @maxnum.bsky.social!!!
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The bipartisan belief that America would be a better place if *other people* worked in a factory.
www.ft.com/content/8459...
www.ft.com/content/8459...
April 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The bipartisan belief that America would be a better place if *other people* worked in a factory.
www.ft.com/content/8459...
www.ft.com/content/8459...
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Ballistische Raketen auf einen Kinderspielplatz in Krywyj Rih, ballistische Raketen ins friedliche Stadtzentrum von Sumy. Putins Kriegsverbrechen bleiben bisher ohne Konsequenzen, also macht er weiter. Sanktionen verschärfen, Schiffe blockieren, Taurus liefern, Russen ausweisen!
April 13, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Ballistische Raketen auf einen Kinderspielplatz in Krywyj Rih, ballistische Raketen ins friedliche Stadtzentrum von Sumy. Putins Kriegsverbrechen bleiben bisher ohne Konsequenzen, also macht er weiter. Sanktionen verschärfen, Schiffe blockieren, Taurus liefern, Russen ausweisen!
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Eine dümmsten politischen Phrasen: Man dürfe die vielen Wähler der AfD nicht ignorieren. Dieselbe Denke führte zu 1933. Kaum eine Wählerschaft wird von anderen Parteien so beachtet wie die der AfD. Wie ein Kaninchen vor der Schlange. Einfluss kann man auch ohne Staatsämter haben.
April 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Eine dümmsten politischen Phrasen: Man dürfe die vielen Wähler der AfD nicht ignorieren. Dieselbe Denke führte zu 1933. Kaum eine Wählerschaft wird von anderen Parteien so beachtet wie die der AfD. Wie ein Kaninchen vor der Schlange. Einfluss kann man auch ohne Staatsämter haben.
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THIS IS WHAT A TRADE WAR LOOKS LIKE -
April 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
THIS IS WHAT A TRADE WAR LOOKS LIKE -
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Hope the Trump era makes more people realise that whether people respect institutions and the rule of law is so much more important than standard ideological differences between left and right.
April 7, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Hope the Trump era makes more people realise that whether people respect institutions and the rule of law is so much more important than standard ideological differences between left and right.
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You can totally see how this mf bankrupted a casino.
April 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
You can totally see how this mf bankrupted a casino.
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If we ever come out on the other side of this, I think attitudes about the danger of concentration of wealth for democracy will be different than they have been.
February 27, 2025 at 1:09 AM
If we ever come out on the other side of this, I think attitudes about the danger of concentration of wealth for democracy will be different than they have been.
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Fair Or Not, Churchill’s “Never Surrender” Rhetoric Is Angering Hitler. Is His Style Hurting Britain?
February 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Fair Or Not, Churchill’s “Never Surrender” Rhetoric Is Angering Hitler. Is His Style Hurting Britain?
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What a united Europe does next will determine future of not only Ukraine but the whole of the continent, and then the whole world.
2025 is going to be about what actions democracies (don’t) take, not what some others say.
Actions speak louder than words.
Europe it’s your move. Make it a good one.
2025 is going to be about what actions democracies (don’t) take, not what some others say.
Actions speak louder than words.
Europe it’s your move. Make it a good one.
February 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
What a united Europe does next will determine future of not only Ukraine but the whole of the continent, and then the whole world.
2025 is going to be about what actions democracies (don’t) take, not what some others say.
Actions speak louder than words.
Europe it’s your move. Make it a good one.
2025 is going to be about what actions democracies (don’t) take, not what some others say.
Actions speak louder than words.
Europe it’s your move. Make it a good one.
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Brilliant.
Every single issue poll should include a Don’t Care option
Issued on behalf of The Campaign For The Right To Not Care
Every single issue poll should include a Don’t Care option
Issued on behalf of The Campaign For The Right To Not Care
January 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Brilliant.
Every single issue poll should include a Don’t Care option
Issued on behalf of The Campaign For The Right To Not Care
Every single issue poll should include a Don’t Care option
Issued on behalf of The Campaign For The Right To Not Care
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In Bratislava and Belgrade, citizens are demanding change
- will Budapest join them in pushing for a new European spring?
- will Budapest join them in pushing for a new European spring?
This is #Belgrade right now. Citizens have responded to the students’ call for a 24-hour blockade and protest, shutting down one of the main highways in the city. Could this be the end of #AleksandarVučić? I hope so. I stand in solidarity with Serbian students and citizens fighting for democracy!
January 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
In Bratislava and Belgrade, citizens are demanding change
- will Budapest join them in pushing for a new European spring?
- will Budapest join them in pushing for a new European spring?