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It's OK for North Korea to send troops to help Russia wage war in Europe.
It's "unthinkable" for Germany, France, Britain and Poland to have their soldiers stop Russia from waging war in Europe.
In what universe does this make sense?
It's "unthinkable" for Germany, France, Britain and Poland to have their soldiers stop Russia from waging war in Europe.
In what universe does this make sense?
January 9, 2026 at 1:08 PM
It's OK for North Korea to send troops to help Russia wage war in Europe.
It's "unthinkable" for Germany, France, Britain and Poland to have their soldiers stop Russia from waging war in Europe.
In what universe does this make sense?
It's "unthinkable" for Germany, France, Britain and Poland to have their soldiers stop Russia from waging war in Europe.
In what universe does this make sense?
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I get the feeling that some Americans think that US troops seizing Greenland will be unopposed. Maybe so. It's a political decision. But if the order is given, Danish troops and potentially other European forces are highly trained, well armed and will take out as many Americans as they possibly can.
January 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM
I get the feeling that some Americans think that US troops seizing Greenland will be unopposed. Maybe so. It's a political decision. But if the order is given, Danish troops and potentially other European forces are highly trained, well armed and will take out as many Americans as they possibly can.
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So uh this ad was on YouTube today and I almost dropped my phone
January 10, 2026 at 12:07 AM
So uh this ad was on YouTube today and I almost dropped my phone
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I used to work out there (not on trade issues) but everyone around the table understands every MS has domestic issues on certain things and cant vote for them. Sometimes it can be overcome, sometimes not, but Q is volume and reasonableness of those objections, & constructiveness in seeking solutions
January 9, 2026 at 2:04 PM
I used to work out there (not on trade issues) but everyone around the table understands every MS has domestic issues on certain things and cant vote for them. Sometimes it can be overcome, sometimes not, but Q is volume and reasonableness of those objections, & constructiveness in seeking solutions
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This is 👌 overview on 🇪🇸 PM Sanchez stances on US and Trump.
‘Sánchez’s criticism of Trump may be less risky than it first appears – but he is still being bold in articulating what many other European leaders think, but dare not say.’ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
‘Sánchez’s criticism of Trump may be less risky than it first appears – but he is still being bold in articulating what many other European leaders think, but dare not say.’ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Why Spain’s prime minister has broken ranks in Europe – and dared to confront Trump
Outrage at the US, close ties with Venezuela and mounting domestic challenges have prompted Pedro Sánchez to take a stand, says the Spanish journalist Maria Ramirez
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:55 AM
This is 👌 overview on 🇪🇸 PM Sanchez stances on US and Trump.
‘Sánchez’s criticism of Trump may be less risky than it first appears – but he is still being bold in articulating what many other European leaders think, but dare not say.’ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
‘Sánchez’s criticism of Trump may be less risky than it first appears – but he is still being bold in articulating what many other European leaders think, but dare not say.’ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Listening to #antisocial on grok. Samantha Smith (Telegraph/Spectator) describes how she trawls X to decide the subject of her next article. Adam Fleming agrees - journos website of choice.
An eg of how many are still using X even though (or bcos) it’s clearly radicalizing national conversations.
An eg of how many are still using X even though (or bcos) it’s clearly radicalizing national conversations.
January 9, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Listening to #antisocial on grok. Samantha Smith (Telegraph/Spectator) describes how she trawls X to decide the subject of her next article. Adam Fleming agrees - journos website of choice.
An eg of how many are still using X even though (or bcos) it’s clearly radicalizing national conversations.
An eg of how many are still using X even though (or bcos) it’s clearly radicalizing national conversations.
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We've come a long way since everything "risked nuclear war 3"
The Russian naval ships trying to help the tanker Marinera withdrew immediately after the tanker got boarded by US forces, according to US President Trump.
Of course, they did.
Of course, they did.
January 9, 2026 at 10:32 AM
We've come a long way since everything "risked nuclear war 3"
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Irish anti-immigrant guys defending an ICE officer shooting a woman in the face are the ones who are always crying about the gentlest garda action to control actual race riots. Again, I wish stating hypocrisy did anything at all.
January 9, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Irish anti-immigrant guys defending an ICE officer shooting a woman in the face are the ones who are always crying about the gentlest garda action to control actual race riots. Again, I wish stating hypocrisy did anything at all.
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There are several reports of diaspora Jews with residency visas in Israel (A1) who have been illegally deported and their residency was cancelled because of their political views and activity against settler violence.
January 9, 2026 at 10:25 AM
There are several reports of diaspora Jews with residency visas in Israel (A1) who have been illegally deported and their residency was cancelled because of their political views and activity against settler violence.
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"We hate Keir Starmer more than you"
Bristol Patriots are holding an anti-Keir Starmer march in Bristol on Saturday. Anti-racism campaigners are calling their counter-protest 'We Hate Keir Starmer More Than You' in response.
Full story here:
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
Full story here:
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
Bristol Patriots plan march through city centre again
A counter protest is planned
www.bristolpost.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 10:26 AM
"We hate Keir Starmer more than you"
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The framing of this piece really annoys me.
"Ireland’s vote is likely to damage its standing in Brussels," apparently, France (!!) and Poland voting against it seemingly doesn't.
"Ireland’s vote is likely to damage its standing in Brussels," apparently, France (!!) and Poland voting against it seemingly doesn't.
EU governments approve landmark Mercosur trade deal
EU governments approve landmark Mercosur trade deal
Trade agreement will open up large South American market but is likely to draw fierce backlash from farmers
www.irishtimes.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:47 AM
The framing of this piece really annoys me.
"Ireland’s vote is likely to damage its standing in Brussels," apparently, France (!!) and Poland voting against it seemingly doesn't.
"Ireland’s vote is likely to damage its standing in Brussels," apparently, France (!!) and Poland voting against it seemingly doesn't.
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As I wrote back in October, 🇪🇸PM Pedro Sanchez has been like the child in the fable who is the only one willing to point out that the emperor has no clothes.
The rest of Europe's leaders are cowering in fear of America. And so they ostracised Sanchez to make Trump happy.
The rest of Europe's leaders are cowering in fear of America. And so they ostracised Sanchez to make Trump happy.
Pedro Sanchez wants EU independence. EU leaders are trying to silence him.
Conservative European leaders are reportedly preparing to ambush Spain's prime minister at tomorrow's European Council summit, chastising him for refusing to toe the line on Trump's NATO demands.
davekeating.substack.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:37 AM
As I wrote back in October, 🇪🇸PM Pedro Sanchez has been like the child in the fable who is the only one willing to point out that the emperor has no clothes.
The rest of Europe's leaders are cowering in fear of America. And so they ostracised Sanchez to make Trump happy.
The rest of Europe's leaders are cowering in fear of America. And so they ostracised Sanchez to make Trump happy.
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Only one leader in Europe has been willing to condemn Donald Trump's actions.
For that he has been vilified and ostracised by the other European leaders.
History will have its verdict.
For that he has been vilified and ostracised by the other European leaders.
History will have its verdict.
Why Spain’s prime minister has broken ranks in Europe – and dared to confront Trump
Outrage at the US, close ties with Venezuela and mounting domestic challenges have prompted Pedro Sánchez to take a stand, says the Spanish journalist Maria Ramirez
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Only one leader in Europe has been willing to condemn Donald Trump's actions.
For that he has been vilified and ostracised by the other European leaders.
History will have its verdict.
For that he has been vilified and ostracised by the other European leaders.
History will have its verdict.
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Next target: Mexico
When will it be Denmark's turn?
When will it be Denmark's turn?
Trump says the US will begin military action against cartels inside Mexico. Trump said U.S. forces are preparing to “start hitting land” to target cartels, which he claimed are “running Mexico,” and that the military has already curtailed most drug trafficking by sea before shifting focus to land.
January 9, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Next target: Mexico
When will it be Denmark's turn?
When will it be Denmark's turn?
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"What will I do when they start murdering civilians & blatantly lying about it?"
I think a lot of people will, somewhere deep inside, be surprised to discover their actual answer to this question. Mostly 'free speech' campaigners, terminally online 'classical liberals' & self-styled 'libertarians'.
I think a lot of people will, somewhere deep inside, be surprised to discover their actual answer to this question. Mostly 'free speech' campaigners, terminally online 'classical liberals' & self-styled 'libertarians'.
January 9, 2026 at 8:48 AM
"What will I do when they start murdering civilians & blatantly lying about it?"
I think a lot of people will, somewhere deep inside, be surprised to discover their actual answer to this question. Mostly 'free speech' campaigners, terminally online 'classical liberals' & self-styled 'libertarians'.
I think a lot of people will, somewhere deep inside, be surprised to discover their actual answer to this question. Mostly 'free speech' campaigners, terminally online 'classical liberals' & self-styled 'libertarians'.
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Meanwhile, on X a US Congresswoman is calling for full sanctions against the UK in case of further action against X.
Although I estimate both the UK outright banning X and full US sanctions as unlikely, this shows how the mood even towards the 'special relationship' closest ally is changing.
Although I estimate both the UK outright banning X and full US sanctions as unlikely, this shows how the mood even towards the 'special relationship' closest ally is changing.
January 9, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Meanwhile, on X a US Congresswoman is calling for full sanctions against the UK in case of further action against X.
Although I estimate both the UK outright banning X and full US sanctions as unlikely, this shows how the mood even towards the 'special relationship' closest ally is changing.
Although I estimate both the UK outright banning X and full US sanctions as unlikely, this shows how the mood even towards the 'special relationship' closest ally is changing.
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Canadians need to understand that living next to the United States now is like living next to Russia, and we are Ukraine.
January 9, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Canadians need to understand that living next to the United States now is like living next to Russia, and we are Ukraine.
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open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi...
RFK Jr. is about to launch a dangerously unethical experiment in West Africa.
RFK Jr. is about to launch a dangerously unethical experiment in West Africa.
RFK Jr.’s Tuskegee Experiment
RFK Jr. recently directed the CDC to fund a study in West Africa that lays bare his cruelty and dishonesty
open.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:05 PM
open.substack.com/pub/pauloffi...
RFK Jr. is about to launch a dangerously unethical experiment in West Africa.
RFK Jr. is about to launch a dangerously unethical experiment in West Africa.
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It's premature etc, but my intuition is that the Islamic Republic does not survive this round of protests in its current form
January 8, 2026 at 10:54 PM
It's premature etc, but my intuition is that the Islamic Republic does not survive this round of protests in its current form
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Good luck with the World Cup and LA28.
January 8, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Good luck with the World Cup and LA28.
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Why Greenland?
"Peter Thiel, who wants to set up crypto-empowered 'network states' on undeveloped territory, has invested in Praxis, a start-up that aims to do just that and which has scouted Greenland. Trump’s ambassador to Denmark, Ken Howery, was a co-founder with Thiel and Elon Musk of PayPal."
"Peter Thiel, who wants to set up crypto-empowered 'network states' on undeveloped territory, has invested in Praxis, a start-up that aims to do just that and which has scouted Greenland. Trump’s ambassador to Denmark, Ken Howery, was a co-founder with Thiel and Elon Musk of PayPal."
January 8, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Why Greenland?
"Peter Thiel, who wants to set up crypto-empowered 'network states' on undeveloped territory, has invested in Praxis, a start-up that aims to do just that and which has scouted Greenland. Trump’s ambassador to Denmark, Ken Howery, was a co-founder with Thiel and Elon Musk of PayPal."
"Peter Thiel, who wants to set up crypto-empowered 'network states' on undeveloped territory, has invested in Praxis, a start-up that aims to do just that and which has scouted Greenland. Trump’s ambassador to Denmark, Ken Howery, was a co-founder with Thiel and Elon Musk of PayPal."
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One of the most powerful images of the Iranian protests is that of an Iranian young woman burning Khamenei’s portrait, and lighting her cigarette with it.
Photographer unknown.
Photographer unknown.
January 8, 2026 at 10:41 PM
One of the most powerful images of the Iranian protests is that of an Iranian young woman burning Khamenei’s portrait, and lighting her cigarette with it.
Photographer unknown.
Photographer unknown.
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Legal falsity aside, I think “our masked, anonymous paramilitary thugs have an absolute right to kill you and your job is simply to trust that they won’t” isn’t so much a defense as a confession
January 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Legal falsity aside, I think “our masked, anonymous paramilitary thugs have an absolute right to kill you and your job is simply to trust that they won’t” isn’t so much a defense as a confession