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Average Briton causes 23 times more CO2 on Christmas Day, study reveals
Average Briton causes 23 times more CO2 on Christmas Day, study reveals
Campaigners say consumption such as travel, gifts and food are destroying planet and the meaning of Christmas
Whether out of poverty or virtue, many of us spend much of the year reining in our appetites to save our pennies and our health. But at…
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2024 at 3:05 PM
Average Briton causes 23 times more CO2 on Christmas Day, study reveals
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Major international crisis ‘much more likely’ in Trump’s second term, says his ex-national security adviser
Major international crisis ‘much more likely’ in Trump’s second term, says his ex-national security adviser
John Bolton delivers scathing critique of Trump’s lack of knowledge or coherent strategy: ‘I’m very worried’
A major international crisis is “much more likely” in Donald Trump’s second term given the president-elect’s “inability to focus” on foreign…
www.theguardian.com
December 24, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Major international crisis ‘much more likely’ in Trump’s second term, says his ex-national security adviser
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Last day in work before my Christmas break on countdown now exactly 2 hours and 47 minutes until I can let my inner Santa out🎅
a merry christmas greeting card with a christmas tree in the background
ALT: a merry christmas greeting card with a christmas tree in the background
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December 16, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Last day in work before my Christmas break on countdown now exactly 2 hours and 47 minutes until I can let my inner Santa out🎅
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Any time the perpetrator of a terrorist attack has a social media profile that says very directly that they’re a far right accelerationist, the headline is like “BAFFLED COPS PONDER THE RIDDLE OF SUSPECT’S MOTIVATION”
![In his social media, the man also expressed support for the anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party and reposted comments by party leaders warning of the threat of Islamic law being imposed in Germany.
[photo of Scholz on the street in Magdeburg]
Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, accompanied by several of his ministers, on Saturday visited the site of the attack in Magdeburg. Ronny Hartmann/Agence France-Presse - Getty Images](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:on5oeywiqx32fh2zau473wz6/bafkreidwhccwsqcflkshkbf7htjq2tyeqilkwx7kwnkzleqzjh43qkbzwa@jpeg)
December 21, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Any time the perpetrator of a terrorist attack has a social media profile that says very directly that they’re a far right accelerationist, the headline is like “BAFFLED COPS PONDER THE RIDDLE OF SUSPECT’S MOTIVATION”
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Probably should be a bigger deal that Musk, the richest man on Earth who is essentially acting as the leader of the GOP, endorsed the pro-Nazi AfD Party in Germany in a tweet the same a day a supporter of that party killed people in an act of terrorism.
The VP Vance just supported Musk's tweet.
The VP Vance just supported Musk's tweet.
December 21, 2024 at 8:33 PM
Probably should be a bigger deal that Musk, the richest man on Earth who is essentially acting as the leader of the GOP, endorsed the pro-Nazi AfD Party in Germany in a tweet the same a day a supporter of that party killed people in an act of terrorism.
The VP Vance just supported Musk's tweet.
The VP Vance just supported Musk's tweet.
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NEW: “Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose two additional trips from a billionaire patron [Harlan Crow] that had not previously come to light.”
Of course he didn’t disclose it.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/u...
Of course he didn’t disclose it.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/u...
Justice Clarence Thomas Did Not Disclose Additional Trips From Billionaire Patron, Democrats Say
The revelation was included in a report by Democratic staff members on the Senate Judiciary Committee who had conducted a 20-month investigation into ethics practices at the Supreme Court.
www.nytimes.com
December 21, 2024 at 8:29 PM
NEW: “Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose two additional trips from a billionaire patron [Harlan Crow] that had not previously come to light.”
Of course he didn’t disclose it.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/u...
Of course he didn’t disclose it.
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/21/u...
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I will post this everyday for the next 4 years as a reminder that Jan 6th was a day of insurrection.
December 21, 2024 at 6:31 PM
I will post this everyday for the next 4 years as a reminder that Jan 6th was a day of insurrection.
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My latest.
I wanted to take today off but I think more Americans need to know this before it's forgotten by tomorrow.
"Elon Musk and JD Vance's Support of Germany's Nazi-Loving AfD Party Should Be Much Bigger News"
thelefthook.substack.com/p/elon-musk-...
I wanted to take today off but I think more Americans need to know this before it's forgotten by tomorrow.
"Elon Musk and JD Vance's Support of Germany's Nazi-Loving AfD Party Should Be Much Bigger News"
thelefthook.substack.com/p/elon-musk-...
Elon Musk and JD Vance's Support of Germany's Nazi-Loving AfD Party Should Be Much Bigger News
Elon Musk & J.D. Vance tweeted in support of the AfD Party whose racist, anti-immigrant ideologies are shared by a terrorist who just killed 5 people in Germany. Maybe it's not "economic anxiety."
thelefthook.substack.com
December 21, 2024 at 10:09 PM
My latest.
I wanted to take today off but I think more Americans need to know this before it's forgotten by tomorrow.
"Elon Musk and JD Vance's Support of Germany's Nazi-Loving AfD Party Should Be Much Bigger News"
thelefthook.substack.com/p/elon-musk-...
I wanted to take today off but I think more Americans need to know this before it's forgotten by tomorrow.
"Elon Musk and JD Vance's Support of Germany's Nazi-Loving AfD Party Should Be Much Bigger News"
thelefthook.substack.com/p/elon-musk-...
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As you read the House Ethics report about Gaetz, always keep in mind that Donald Trump believed that Gaetz was the most qualified person in America to be the chief law enforcement official in the United States.
December 23, 2024 at 3:16 PM
As you read the House Ethics report about Gaetz, always keep in mind that Donald Trump believed that Gaetz was the most qualified person in America to be the chief law enforcement official in the United States.
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Do you know how much CEO pay has skyrocketed since 1978?
100%? 500%?
Try 1,085%
Meanwhile, the $7.25/hr fed. minimum wage hasn't budged in 15 years and the tipped min. wage has been $2.13/hr since 1991.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
100%? 500%?
Try 1,085%
Meanwhile, the $7.25/hr fed. minimum wage hasn't budged in 15 years and the tipped min. wage has been $2.13/hr since 1991.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
CEO Pay Has Risen 1,085% Since 1978, But for Workers? Just 24% | Common Dreams
CEOs at top US companies saw their pay skyrocket by 1,085% since 1978, while typical worker pay only increased by 24%
www.commondreams.org
December 23, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Do you know how much CEO pay has skyrocketed since 1978?
100%? 500%?
Try 1,085%
Meanwhile, the $7.25/hr fed. minimum wage hasn't budged in 15 years and the tipped min. wage has been $2.13/hr since 1991.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
100%? 500%?
Try 1,085%
Meanwhile, the $7.25/hr fed. minimum wage hasn't budged in 15 years and the tipped min. wage has been $2.13/hr since 1991.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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SAG-AFTRA has released a statement in support of Blake Lively.
I cannot tell you how rare this is given that there are two actors involved in this matter.
Usually they say they’re investigating, etc.
Remarkable.
I cannot tell you how rare this is given that there are two actors involved in this matter.
Usually they say they’re investigating, etc.
Remarkable.
December 24, 2024 at 12:26 AM
SAG-AFTRA has released a statement in support of Blake Lively.
I cannot tell you how rare this is given that there are two actors involved in this matter.
Usually they say they’re investigating, etc.
Remarkable.
I cannot tell you how rare this is given that there are two actors involved in this matter.
Usually they say they’re investigating, etc.
Remarkable.
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They always are what they accuse their opponents of.
Is OANN going to still have a show featuring a pedophile?
Is OANN going to still have a show featuring a pedophile?
December 23, 2024 at 2:20 PM
They always are what they accuse their opponents of.
Is OANN going to still have a show featuring a pedophile?
Is OANN going to still have a show featuring a pedophile?
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Merry Xmas Eve EVE to those who celebrate. 🎅🎄☃️ 🎁❄️
December 23, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Merry Xmas Eve EVE to those who celebrate. 🎅🎄☃️ 🎁❄️
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Matt Gaetz is so “innocent” he just filed suit against the House Ethics Committee, seeking a temporary restraining order to stop the public release of the committee investigation of his alleged sexual and drug misconduct.
It’s almost as if that report doesn’t exonerate him at all or something.
It’s almost as if that report doesn’t exonerate him at all or something.
December 23, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Matt Gaetz is so “innocent” he just filed suit against the House Ethics Committee, seeking a temporary restraining order to stop the public release of the committee investigation of his alleged sexual and drug misconduct.
It’s almost as if that report doesn’t exonerate him at all or something.
It’s almost as if that report doesn’t exonerate him at all or something.
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NEW:
“A yearslong House Ethics Committee investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz found ‘substantial evidence’ that the Florida Republican committed statutory rape, solicited prostitutes and used illegal drugs…”
www.politico.com/news/2024/12...
“A yearslong House Ethics Committee investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz found ‘substantial evidence’ that the Florida Republican committed statutory rape, solicited prostitutes and used illegal drugs…”
www.politico.com/news/2024/12...
Ethics report alleges Gaetz paid 17-year-old for sex
Investigators also said the Florida Republican solicited prostitutes, used illegal drugs, took improper gifts and tried to obstruct their probe.
www.politico.com
December 23, 2024 at 2:27 PM
NEW:
“A yearslong House Ethics Committee investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz found ‘substantial evidence’ that the Florida Republican committed statutory rape, solicited prostitutes and used illegal drugs…”
www.politico.com/news/2024/12...
“A yearslong House Ethics Committee investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz found ‘substantial evidence’ that the Florida Republican committed statutory rape, solicited prostitutes and used illegal drugs…”
www.politico.com/news/2024/12...
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steveschmidt.substack.com/p/houston-we... The latest from Steve Schmidt
"Houston, we have a problem"
Donald Trump nominated Matt Gaetz to be the attorney general of the United States of America.
steveschmidt.substack.com
December 24, 2024 at 2:29 PM
steveschmidt.substack.com/p/houston-we... The latest from Steve Schmidt
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Sad, not to mention deeply troubling!
thelefthook.substack.com/p/elon-musk-... this should be huge news. They support the modern incarnation of the Nazi Party. At best they are Nazi Sympathizers
Elon Musk and JD Vance's Support of Germany's Nazi-Loving AfD Party Should Be Much Bigger News
Elon Musk & J.D. Vance tweeted in support of the AfD Party whose racist, anti-immigrant ideologies are shared by a terrorist who just killed 5 people in Germany. Maybe it's not "economic anxiety."
thelefthook.substack.com
December 22, 2024 at 5:18 AM
Sad, not to mention deeply troubling!
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The AATT (the American Autocracy Threat Tracker) — www.justsecurity.org/92714/americ... — is a remarkable and essential resource!
December 22, 2024 at 5:26 AM
The AATT (the American Autocracy Threat Tracker) — www.justsecurity.org/92714/americ... — is a remarkable and essential resource!
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He is not a fast learner…. He still thinks we should rake the leaves to stop forest fires.
We went through this during his first term - Trump can’t buy or trade other nations.
December 23, 2024 at 10:48 PM
He is not a fast learner…. He still thinks we should rake the leaves to stop forest fires.