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Peter Cossins @petercossins.bsky.social · 8h

Given recent events in cycling, this is worth a read on how the UAE is using Colombian mercenaries to fight a proxy war in Sudan having done the same in Yemen.

‘War is a business’: the Colombian mercenaries at Sudan’s battlefront

A soldier of fortune tells of lucrative contracts, the siege of El Fasher and training child fighters to ‘go and get killed’

www.theguardian.com

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 8h

Since the Abu Dhabi Worlds will be ________, there's no real reason for Pogi to go there anyway.

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doppelfish @doppelfish.bsky.social · 1d

Ok, das mit den Pilzen und dem Koks erklärt die Fahrweise

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 1d

Hat was von "den Verbrennungsmotorismus in seinem Lauf hält weder Ochs noch Esel auf"...

Frau Büüsker @uedio.bsky.social · 1d

Merz sitzt bei Atalay und beklagt, dass wir ja nicht weiter am Verbrennungsmotor forschen würden, wenn wir ihn zukünftig verbieten.
Was will er denn da noch forschen.
Elektromobilität ist effizienter und günstiger, was glaubt er denn, wie man das aufhalten kann?

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 1d

Ironically, the 'leader' of the West, while a liberal democracy with strong civil rights protections (at least back then), very much lacks a robust welfare state ...

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 1d

The famous King James ouches.

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Amy K @amyklassen.bsky.social · 1d

It's true! When I studied economics, I was stunned by the ROI of social programs. Every dollar spent on childcare returns about $2.80 to the economy, and healthcare delivers even greater returns with broader social impact.

A universal basic income is simply smart fiscal policy. Why the reluctance?

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 1d

For every €1 provided through a Basic Income For Artists pilot program in Ireland, the government got €1.46 back. So it’s being made permanent.

Over and over we see it. It saves public money to provide public housing. And it makes public money to provide basic income.

We can’t afford to NOT do it.

Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 1d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 1d

For every €1 provided through a Basic Income For Artists pilot program in Ireland, the government got €1.46 back. So it’s being made permanent.

Over and over we see it. It saves public money to provide public housing. And it makes public money to provide basic income.

We can’t afford to NOT do it.

Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 1d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 1d

That's a hilarious parallel.

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 2d

Turns out Adams isn't necessarily 'out', he'll just no longer be speaking on behalf of the team.
israelpremiertech.com/team-update-...

Team update: Monday October 6 - Israel — Premier Tech Pro Cycling Team

An update from the IPT professional cycling team on Monday October 6.

israelpremiertech.com

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 2d

Let's wait and see how much of his money will still be involved ...

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 2d

I would absolutely LOVE if Pogi became a stay-at-home dad while Urška continued her career.

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 2d

Turchino or bust!

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 2d

MvdP could do it.

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 2d

Sylvan Adams is out. Team will rebrand.
israelpremiertech.com/team-update-...

Team update: Monday October 6 - Israel — Premier Tech Pro Cycling Team

An update from the IPT professional cycling team on Monday October 6.

israelpremiertech.com

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 3d

I had the thought today that when he's won everything, he may well retire then and there and be "Urška's boyfriend".

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 3d

Artem Nych won it this year. So, yeah ... 🙃

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, the camera direction this week left a lot to be desired.
But this is true for cycling in general: They focus on the guys soloing minutes ahead instead of showing us the actual exciting action.

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 3d

Good point.

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 3d

Other than Sanremo and Roubaix, what is there left for Pogi to win?

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 3d

Just how good is 🇱🇻 Toms Skujiņš? 🌈 5th in Kigali, 🇪🇺 5th in Drôme/Ardèche. #EuroRoad25

Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 3d

#EuroRoad25 result:
🇪🇺 Pogačar
🥈 +31" Evenepoel
🥉 +3'41" Seixas
+4'04" Scaroni
+4'16" Skujiņš
+4'21" Ayuso
+5'01" Skjelmose
+5'55" Sivakov
+5'59" Garofoli
+6'52" Grégoire
+6'55" Frigo
+7'18" Prodhomme, Benoot, Vervaeke
+7'33" Großschartner
+8'20" Paret-Peintre
+12'32" Wenzel

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 3d

🇱🇺 Mats Wenzel: Early breakaway, caught, dropped, keeps going; 17th at #EuroRoad25 in the end. Chapeau!

Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 3d

#EuroRoad25 result:
🇪🇺 Pogačar
🥈 +31" Evenepoel
🥉 +3'41" Seixas
+4'04" Scaroni
+4'16" Skujiņš
+4'21" Ayuso
+5'01" Skjelmose
+5'55" Sivakov
+5'59" Garofoli
+6'52" Grégoire
+6'55" Frigo
+7'18" Prodhomme, Benoot, Vervaeke
+7'33" Großschartner
+8'20" Paret-Peintre
+12'32" Wenzel

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 3d

Some people say this kind of race is boring, or even a farce.
Personally, I love riders trading blows, being on the limit, cracking *hard* if & when they do crack. Just wish we'd have seen more (i.e. anything) of the fight for 5th-10th on the last 2 laps. #EuroRoad25

Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 3d

#EuroRoad25 result:
🇪🇺 Pogačar
🥈 +31" Evenepoel
🥉 +3'41" Seixas
+4'04" Scaroni
+4'16" Skujiņš
+4'21" Ayuso
+5'01" Skjelmose
+5'55" Sivakov
+5'59" Garofoli
+6'52" Grégoire
+6'55" Frigo
+7'18" Prodhomme, Benoot, Vervaeke
+7'33" Großschartner
+8'20" Paret-Peintre
+12'32" Wenzel

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 3d

#EuroRoad25 result:
🇪🇺 Pogačar
🥈 +31" Evenepoel
🥉 +3'41" Seixas
+4'04" Scaroni
+4'16" Skujiņš
+4'21" Ayuso
+5'01" Skjelmose
+5'55" Sivakov
+5'59" Garofoli
+6'52" Grégoire
+6'55" Frigo
+7'18" Prodhomme, Benoot, Vervaeke
+7'33" Großschartner
+8'20" Paret-Peintre
+12'32" Wenzel

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Lukas Knöfler @lukascph.bsky.social · 3d

Gaps at the finish:
🇪🇺 Pogačar
🥈 +31" Evenepoel
🥉 +3'41" Seixas
+4'04" Scaroni
+4'16" Skujiņš
+4'21" Ayuso
+5'01" Skjelmose
+5'55" Sivakov
+5'59" Garofoli
+6'52" Grégoire
+6'55" Frigo
+7'18" Prodhomme, Benoot, Vervaeke
+7'33" Großschartner
#EuroRoad25

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