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A manual for ICE's immigrant-targeting computer system, Palantir ELITE, was leaked today.
Let's look at it, then step back to evaluate how far we've come along a dangerous road and where that road might take us. 🧵
Let's look at it, then step back to evaluate how far we've come along a dangerous road and where that road might take us. 🧵
Here is the User Guide for ELITE, the Tool Palantir Made for ICE
404 Media is publishing a version of the user guide for ELITE, which lets ICE bring up dossiers on individual people and provides a “confidence score” of their address.
www.404media.co
January 31, 2026 at 3:37 AM
A manual for ICE's immigrant-targeting computer system, Palantir ELITE, was leaked today.
Let's look at it, then step back to evaluate how far we've come along a dangerous road and where that road might take us. 🧵
Let's look at it, then step back to evaluate how far we've come along a dangerous road and where that road might take us. 🧵
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every epstein file drop underscores how elite power operates through shared socio-economic networks, regardless of people's ideological differences, populist posturing, or public feuds
January 30, 2026 at 11:58 PM
every epstein file drop underscores how elite power operates through shared socio-economic networks, regardless of people's ideological differences, populist posturing, or public feuds
Great thread.
Having listened to the full quote I see what Rutte was truing to do - to say there’s mutual dependence - but this was a damned stupid thing to say.
NATO chief Mark Rutte said that if anyone believes Europe or the EU can defend itself without the United States, they are "dreaming".
January 27, 2026 at 9:23 AM
Great thread.
Exactly this.
I keep returning to one passage from Trump’s Davos speech. “You need ownership to defend something,” he said. “You can’t defend it on a lease. Who the hell wants to defend a licence agreement, or a lease?”
Taken seriously, this logic is devastating. 1/4
Taken seriously, this logic is devastating. 1/4
January 22, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Exactly this.
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Krieg ist Frieden, Freiheit ist Sklaverei, Unwissenheit ist Stärke (George Orwell, 1984)
January 4, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Krieg ist Frieden, Freiheit ist Sklaverei, Unwissenheit ist Stärke (George Orwell, 1984)
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this was basically Russia’s original plan in Ukraine they just couldn’t make it to Kyiv
BREAKING: Donald Trump, on his Truth Social account, claims that the US has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as part of an operation that involved "large scale strikes" on Caracas
January 3, 2026 at 9:40 AM
this was basically Russia’s original plan in Ukraine they just couldn’t make it to Kyiv
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Funniest outcome here would be Maduro being acquitted by a US court because the Trump administration didn't think through the case and puts one of their idiot TV pundit prosecutors on it... and then countersuing.
January 3, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Funniest outcome here would be Maduro being acquitted by a US court because the Trump administration didn't think through the case and puts one of their idiot TV pundit prosecutors on it... and then countersuing.
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Because international media largely seems to struggle to choose the correct wording to describe what’s happening: the US, under the self describes „peace president“, attacked another country and kidnapped its president. That is factual, no matter how bad or illegitimate Maduro‘s rule is (very bad).
January 3, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Because international media largely seems to struggle to choose the correct wording to describe what’s happening: the US, under the self describes „peace president“, attacked another country and kidnapped its president. That is factual, no matter how bad or illegitimate Maduro‘s rule is (very bad).
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Another sanction by the Trump administration that exceeds the Kremlin’s wildest dreams, and shows exactly how and why Putin’s agenda lines up with the tech bros
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Two British anti-hate speech campaigners sanctioned by US state department – UK politics live
Imran Ahmed and Clare Melford among five Europeans hit with visa bans over claims they wish to ‘suppress American viewpoints they oppose’
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Another sanction by the Trump administration that exceeds the Kremlin’s wildest dreams, and shows exactly how and why Putin’s agenda lines up with the tech bros
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Shameful and incredibly ironic given the topic of cowardly elites.
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Shameful and incredibly ironic given the topic of cowardly elites.
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Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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"go to TikTok. See for yourself."
![Pop Base tweets: "Kim Kardashian said on ‘The Kardashians’ that she believes the moon landing was fake:
“They’re gonna say I’m crazy no matter what, but like, go to TikTok. See for yourself. […] There’s no gravity on the moon. Why is the flag blowing? The shoes that they have in the museum that they wore on the moon is a different print in the photos. Why are there no stars?”"](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ks3gpa6ftoyaq7hmf6c4qx4c/bafkreickzwdynkak7r4lur6afktglm3gontqsq5r5c7jeewyecyd4dczla@jpeg)
October 31, 2025 at 4:25 AM
"go to TikTok. See for yourself."
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The "hard-men" of Gondor were getting their shit kicked in until they were rescued by foreigners and a girl.
The Shire was doing fine until they let a fascist demagogue ("Sharkey" aka Saruman) take over, close the gates, impose a bunch of thug-enforced rules, and despoil nature for profit.
The Shire was doing fine until they let a fascist demagogue ("Sharkey" aka Saruman) take over, close the gates, impose a bunch of thug-enforced rules, and despoil nature for profit.
October 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
The "hard-men" of Gondor were getting their shit kicked in until they were rescued by foreigners and a girl.
The Shire was doing fine until they let a fascist demagogue ("Sharkey" aka Saruman) take over, close the gates, impose a bunch of thug-enforced rules, and despoil nature for profit.
The Shire was doing fine until they let a fascist demagogue ("Sharkey" aka Saruman) take over, close the gates, impose a bunch of thug-enforced rules, and despoil nature for profit.
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Als Merkel 2021 abtrat, lag die AfD bei 10,3 %. (2017: 12,6 %). Merkel für den Zuwachs auf 26% verantwortlich zu machen, ist nicht nur lächerlich. Es hindert auch am Nachdenken darüber, ob und wie die anschließenden „Kurskorrekturen“ der CDU zum Anstieg der AfD beigetragen haben.
October 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Als Merkel 2021 abtrat, lag die AfD bei 10,3 %. (2017: 12,6 %). Merkel für den Zuwachs auf 26% verantwortlich zu machen, ist nicht nur lächerlich. Es hindert auch am Nachdenken darüber, ob und wie die anschließenden „Kurskorrekturen“ der CDU zum Anstieg der AfD beigetragen haben.
Fascism starts with talk, not tanks. With democratic elections, not a coup. And it takes hold thanks to people who think things won’t move quickly—until they do just that.
decorrespondent.nl/16177/this-i...
decorrespondent.nl/16177/this-i...
This is fascism
Fascism starts with talk, not tanks. With democratic elections, not a coup. And it takes hold thanks to people who think things won’t move quickly—until they do just that.
decorrespondent.nl
June 13, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Fascism starts with talk, not tanks. With democratic elections, not a coup. And it takes hold thanks to people who think things won’t move quickly—until they do just that.
decorrespondent.nl/16177/this-i...
decorrespondent.nl/16177/this-i...
Mandatory reading: Fascism begins with language, not tanks. With democratic elections, not a coup. And it is given free rein, thanks to people who think it won't be a big deal - until suddenly it is.
Fascisme begint met taal, niet met tanks. Met democratische verkiezingen, niet met een staatsgreep. En het krijgt vrij baan, dankzij mensen die denken dat het allemaal niet zo’n vaart zal lopen – tot het dat ineens wél doet.
Lees verder: corr.es/8b65a3
Lees verder: corr.es/8b65a3
May 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Mandatory reading: Fascism begins with language, not tanks. With democratic elections, not a coup. And it is given free rein, thanks to people who think it won't be a big deal - until suddenly it is.
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An important lessons for the wider European debate to me is the - from political science completely unsurprising - dynamic that Starmer with his harsh anti-migration rhetoric is losing support amongst Labour/centre-left voters but also failing to (re)gain support from Reform/populist voters.
May 16, 2025 at 8:18 AM
An important lessons for the wider European debate to me is the - from political science completely unsurprising - dynamic that Starmer with his harsh anti-migration rhetoric is losing support amongst Labour/centre-left voters but also failing to (re)gain support from Reform/populist voters.
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The belief that the effectiveness of right wing immigration scaremongering is remotely linked to actual migration statistics, and if you can get those low enough they'll be defanged, is so endearingly naive.
Like how a child raised by monks in a secluded temple might imagine political debate works.
Like how a child raised by monks in a secluded temple might imagine political debate works.
May 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
The belief that the effectiveness of right wing immigration scaremongering is remotely linked to actual migration statistics, and if you can get those low enough they'll be defanged, is so endearingly naive.
Like how a child raised by monks in a secluded temple might imagine political debate works.
Like how a child raised by monks in a secluded temple might imagine political debate works.
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As a German I will forever be grateful to all who fought for the liberation of Europe.
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
May 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
As a German I will forever be grateful to all who fought for the liberation of Europe.
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
But as a historian I am looking at front pages today and must wonder: What is the point of remembering #VEDay 80 years on, what is the point of our thanks, when we are failing to protect the sacrifices made? 🧵
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Term 2 Trump foreign policy - from tariffs to NATO to soft power to China and Russia - is an epic mess. One reason seems to be that the administration is operating with two conflicting, equally flawed, views of the world and the US's place in it. 🧵
April 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Term 2 Trump foreign policy - from tariffs to NATO to soft power to China and Russia - is an epic mess. One reason seems to be that the administration is operating with two conflicting, equally flawed, views of the world and the US's place in it. 🧵
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April 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Note to journalists:
You don't have to mindlessly repeat Trump's branding of the tariffs coming today as "Reciprocal" if as leaks suggest he just picks a big round number and applies it widely.
Yes, even if he claims he has 15-20% grievance against every country he targets.
Words mean things.
You don't have to mindlessly repeat Trump's branding of the tariffs coming today as "Reciprocal" if as leaks suggest he just picks a big round number and applies it widely.
Yes, even if he claims he has 15-20% grievance against every country he targets.
Words mean things.
April 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Note to journalists:
You don't have to mindlessly repeat Trump's branding of the tariffs coming today as "Reciprocal" if as leaks suggest he just picks a big round number and applies it widely.
Yes, even if he claims he has 15-20% grievance against every country he targets.
Words mean things.
You don't have to mindlessly repeat Trump's branding of the tariffs coming today as "Reciprocal" if as leaks suggest he just picks a big round number and applies it widely.
Yes, even if he claims he has 15-20% grievance against every country he targets.
Words mean things.
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Le point intéressant avec ce « leak » hors norme, est que l’inimitié envers l’Europe apparaît comme un élément de pensée structurelle et une trame de l’action globale de l’administration Trump.
March 25, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Le point intéressant avec ce « leak » hors norme, est que l’inimitié envers l’Europe apparaît comme un élément de pensée structurelle et une trame de l’action globale de l’administration Trump.
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The inability to grasp that in a democracy a state can only mobilise people to fight if it can promise them a society worth fighting for is characteristic of Cameron-era punditry
Seizing on a security crisis to advocate cutting benefits, eh. Time to get some new tunes.
March 6, 2025 at 7:19 AM
The inability to grasp that in a democracy a state can only mobilise people to fight if it can promise them a society worth fighting for is characteristic of Cameron-era punditry
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