Laurie Merrifield
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Excellent summary: “Trump, Putin, Musk and the rest are actually fellow citizens of a borderless, lawless society designed to enrich themselves at the expense of everyone else. Politics and patriotism are just a cover.”
I wrote a piece recently about how Trump, Putin, Musk and the rest are actually fellow citizens of a borderless, lawless society designed to enrich themselves at the expense of everyone else. Politics and patriotism are just a cover.
"By dangling multibillion-dollar rare-earth and energy deals, Moscow could reshape the economic map of Europe—while driving a wedge between America and its traditional allies"
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Read this excellent @wsj.com account of the business deals behind the "peace"negotiations
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
November 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Excellent summary: “Trump, Putin, Musk and the rest are actually fellow citizens of a borderless, lawless society designed to enrich themselves at the expense of everyone else. Politics and patriotism are just a cover.”
Reposted by Laurie Merrifield
Russia’s war machine is running out of cash—and out of illusions
Moscow resorts to money printing as state railways drown in debt, oil revenues plunge 35%, and even China exploits Russia’s desperation.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/28/r...
Moscow resorts to money printing as state railways drown in debt, oil revenues plunge 35%, and even China exploits Russia’s desperation.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/28/r...
Russia’s war economy cracks under rising debts
Russia faces a war-economy crisis as budget deficits soar, railways sink into debt, and oil revenues fall amid sanctions and desperation.
euromaidanpress.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Russia’s war machine is running out of cash—and out of illusions
Moscow resorts to money printing as state railways drown in debt, oil revenues plunge 35%, and even China exploits Russia’s desperation.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/28/r...
Moscow resorts to money printing as state railways drown in debt, oil revenues plunge 35%, and even China exploits Russia’s desperation.
euromaidanpress.com/2025/11/28/r...
Reposted by Laurie Merrifield
Kallas: "Supporting Ukraine is a bargain compared to the cost of Ruzzia’s victory."
November 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Kallas: "Supporting Ukraine is a bargain compared to the cost of Ruzzia’s victory."
If for a moment you think the Russians are just like us, think again…
One Pole I knew in Warsaw in the 90s had been in theWarsaw Pact army. The soviets had plans drawn up for the invasion of the west.
His unit was tasked with invading part of Denmark.
They knew exactly where to go and even the names and addresses of Danes to arrest.
Modern lesson in that !
His unit was tasked with invading part of Denmark.
They knew exactly where to go and even the names and addresses of Danes to arrest.
Modern lesson in that !
November 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
If for a moment you think the Russians are just like us, think again…
Ahh. Oh.
Now I understand everything.
Now I understand everything.
October 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Ahh. Oh.
Now I understand everything.
Now I understand everything.
This sums up what MAGA is.
An ICE agent, who is being arrested for drunk driving and nearly killing his little kids & others, tries to stop the arrest by racially profiling the officers arresting him. Amazing to watch the courtesy given to him as he is belligerent and uncooperative
October 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
This sums up what MAGA is.
A country with an economy no bigger than Italy has bought America on the cheap…
October 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
A country with an economy no bigger than Italy has bought America on the cheap…
Is it coincidence that after 3 years of Russian atrocities in Ukraine, that Trump’s administration is now encouraging US Generals to lower their integrity and codes of conduct?
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Hegseth: "We unleash overwhelming and punishing violence on the enemy. We also don't fight with stupid rules of engagement. We untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill the enemies of our country. No more politically correct and overbearing rules of engagement."
September 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Is it coincidence that after 3 years of Russian atrocities in Ukraine, that Trump’s administration is now encouraging US Generals to lower their integrity and codes of conduct?
bsky.app/profile/atru...
bsky.app/profile/atru...
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
A Free Press, Not a Free Pass – It's Time for Fair Regulation
For too long, the UK press have bullied people, harassed grieving families, and destroyed lives, all to sell papers. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking consequences.
They’ve hacked phones, listened to ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Did you watch The Hack? I can't believe papers have gotten away with destroying lives for so long. That's why I've signed the petition, set up by Hugh Grant and other phone hacking victims, to demand fair, independent regulation. Join me: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...
Trump: “crime in London is through the roof”
Trump: “London is safer than most major US cities…”
Well, Donald, thanks for the clarity, but just admit you don’t know?
Trump: “London is safer than most major US cities…”
Well, Donald, thanks for the clarity, but just admit you don’t know?
September 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Trump: “crime in London is through the roof”
Trump: “London is safer than most major US cities…”
Well, Donald, thanks for the clarity, but just admit you don’t know?
Trump: “London is safer than most major US cities…”
Well, Donald, thanks for the clarity, but just admit you don’t know?
Are Trump’s belief’s so fragile he can’t bear the scrutiny of critics?
September 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Are Trump’s belief’s so fragile he can’t bear the scrutiny of critics?
Fascism a hundred years ago looked like this…
September 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Fascism a hundred years ago looked like this…
America, wake up.
Trump is dismantling your economy.
Trump is dismantling your economy.
Trump- causing the collapse of the 🇺🇸 economy!
Postal traffic into US plunges by more than 80% after Trump ends exemption. Dozens of operators have suspended service to the US until a solution is implemented on parcels worth $800 or less.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
September 9, 2025 at 9:04 AM
America, wake up.
Trump is dismantling your economy.
Trump is dismantling your economy.
Study for Somerset Farmer.
Oil on canvas 14 x 10”
Oil on canvas 14 x 10”
August 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Study for Somerset Farmer.
Oil on canvas 14 x 10”
Oil on canvas 14 x 10”
Beyond words…
This is amongst the most impactful two minutes of broadcasting I’ve ever seen.
By Emma Murphy, International Editor, ITV News. #Gaza
By Emma Murphy, International Editor, ITV News. #Gaza
August 20, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Beyond words…
Oh good God!
Pretty soon all economic and jobs data released by the federal government will be handwritten with a black Sharpie
August 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Oh good God!
I propose Cohen should receive The Nobel Peace Prize for this precise prediction of how peace is lost, forever.
Is it too late to give Sacha Baron Cohen an Oscar for this? Not a damn lie told. 🇺🇸
July 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I propose Cohen should receive The Nobel Peace Prize for this precise prediction of how peace is lost, forever.
Ted, stands for Texas Evacuation Deadline: when you see Ted packing his vacation suitcase, run for the hills!
Worth repeating again.... 👇
Ted Cruz ensured Trump spending bill slashed weather forecasting funding. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Ted Cruz ensured Trump spending bill slashed weather forecasting funding. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Ted Cruz ensured Trump spending bill slashed weather forecasting funding
Senator on vacation abroad while Texas was hit by deadly floods, a disaster worsened by forecasting cuts, critics say
www.theguardian.com
July 10, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Ted, stands for Texas Evacuation Deadline: when you see Ted packing his vacation suitcase, run for the hills!
“There is no Epstein Client List…” ?
July 8, 2025 at 5:38 AM
“There is no Epstein Client List…” ?
What the hell?
Did
July 7, 2025 at 7:41 AM
What the hell?