Mark Etkind 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇦✡️
@metkind.bsky.social
Politics Student @ UEA
Former UEA Politics Society Pres
Former UEA Jewish Society VP
British / American / Russian
Qui Plantavit Curabit
Former UEA Politics Society Pres
Former UEA Jewish Society VP
British / American / Russian
Qui Plantavit Curabit
Sounds like a bad day to be Venezuelan.
See my previous posts…
See my previous posts…
September 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Sounds like a bad day to be Venezuelan.
See my previous posts…
See my previous posts…
It should have been clear to most the next steps would be the Baltics.
Now it has happened. What will it be next week?
Now it has happened. What will it be next week?
I left Latvia only several days ago. If I were still there I would be looking to leave soon.
NATO must be firm and clear in whatever their response is to this. It is clear what their plans are next.
NATO must be firm and clear in whatever their response is to this. It is clear what their plans are next.
NATO's reaction or underreaction to the Russian attack on Poland will determine the timeline for the Russian invasion of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland. Make no mistake, the attack was a deliberate strategy to practice for the looming invasion of the Baltics.
September 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
It should have been clear to most the next steps would be the Baltics.
Now it has happened. What will it be next week?
Now it has happened. What will it be next week?
It seems amazing to me, other than Epstein and Maxwell themselves, the only people to have lost their positions as a result of their past relationship have been Prince Andrew and Lord Mandelson. Both Brits.
Maybe there is still something to that old ideal of British justice.
Maybe there is still something to that old ideal of British justice.
September 13, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It seems amazing to me, other than Epstein and Maxwell themselves, the only people to have lost their positions as a result of their past relationship have been Prince Andrew and Lord Mandelson. Both Brits.
Maybe there is still something to that old ideal of British justice.
Maybe there is still something to that old ideal of British justice.
Pressure is mounting on Starmer over Mandelson and other issues, with my University Labour MP Clive Lewis stating that the PM is ‘not up to the job’
Trump is visiting next week. He and Starmer seem to get along.
Perhaps the PLP is waiting for after the visit to make a move?
Trump is visiting next week. He and Starmer seem to get along.
Perhaps the PLP is waiting for after the visit to make a move?
September 13, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Pressure is mounting on Starmer over Mandelson and other issues, with my University Labour MP Clive Lewis stating that the PM is ‘not up to the job’
Trump is visiting next week. He and Starmer seem to get along.
Perhaps the PLP is waiting for after the visit to make a move?
Trump is visiting next week. He and Starmer seem to get along.
Perhaps the PLP is waiting for after the visit to make a move?
I would love to see the clearly honest, authentic, and believable Kash Patel comment on this. Maybe during his next appearance on the Joe Rogan Show
Moskowitz on Mike Johnson: "If he was lying then, is he lying now? ... I don't think in the history of this country we've had a Speaker of the House say the president was an FBI informant ... we need to hear from the FBI."
September 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I would love to see the clearly honest, authentic, and believable Kash Patel comment on this. Maybe during his next appearance on the Joe Rogan Show
I left Latvia only several days ago. If I were still there I would be looking to leave soon.
NATO must be firm and clear in whatever their response is to this. It is clear what their plans are next.
NATO must be firm and clear in whatever their response is to this. It is clear what their plans are next.
NATO's reaction or underreaction to the Russian attack on Poland will determine the timeline for the Russian invasion of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland. Make no mistake, the attack was a deliberate strategy to practice for the looming invasion of the Baltics.
September 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I left Latvia only several days ago. If I were still there I would be looking to leave soon.
NATO must be firm and clear in whatever their response is to this. It is clear what their plans are next.
NATO must be firm and clear in whatever their response is to this. It is clear what their plans are next.
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Last week: the deal's almost ready, make peace with Putin!
This week: Russian is firing drones into NATO countries
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This week: Russian is firing drones into NATO countries
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September 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Last week: the deal's almost ready, make peace with Putin!
This week: Russian is firing drones into NATO countries
🤦♂️
This week: Russian is firing drones into NATO countries
🤦♂️
If this attitude persists (and I’m not confident it will) it would lead to a difficult to reverse solidifying of the current political alignment.
Demographic change in their favour is the most a political movement can hope for. The same happened in 🇮🇱, now there are few on the left.
Demographic change in their favour is the most a political movement can hope for. The same happened in 🇮🇱, now there are few on the left.
September 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
If this attitude persists (and I’m not confident it will) it would lead to a difficult to reverse solidifying of the current political alignment.
Demographic change in their favour is the most a political movement can hope for. The same happened in 🇮🇱, now there are few on the left.
Demographic change in their favour is the most a political movement can hope for. The same happened in 🇮🇱, now there are few on the left.
Karoline Leavitt reaffirms Speaker Mike Johnson’s walk back on Trump having been an FBI informant.
So why did Nancy Mace and Mike Johnson both say he was?
They will do anything to deflect from Trumps close and intimate involvement with Epstein.
So why did Nancy Mace and Mike Johnson both say he was?
They will do anything to deflect from Trumps close and intimate involvement with Epstein.
September 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Karoline Leavitt reaffirms Speaker Mike Johnson’s walk back on Trump having been an FBI informant.
So why did Nancy Mace and Mike Johnson both say he was?
They will do anything to deflect from Trumps close and intimate involvement with Epstein.
So why did Nancy Mace and Mike Johnson both say he was?
They will do anything to deflect from Trumps close and intimate involvement with Epstein.
As I have commented on previously, this unusually crowded field is much more like the politics of continental Europe than the UK.
If it continues like this it is hard to see how the next government would not be in coalition.
If it continues like this it is hard to see how the next government would not be in coalition.
September 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
As I have commented on previously, this unusually crowded field is much more like the politics of continental Europe than the UK.
If it continues like this it is hard to see how the next government would not be in coalition.
If it continues like this it is hard to see how the next government would not be in coalition.
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And soon to unveil a new partnership with Russia, China, and Iran to counter European ‘disinformation’ and ‘freedom of speech suppression’?
🤔 US ends cooperation with Europe on countering disinformation from Russia, China and Iran
US ends cooperation with Europe on countering disinformation from Russia, China and Iran – FT
The Financial Times has stated that the United States has informed European countries that it is withdrawing from joint efforts to combat disinformation coming from Russia, China and Iran.
www.pravda.com.ua
September 9, 2025 at 7:37 AM
And soon to unveil a new partnership with Russia, China, and Iran to counter European ‘disinformation’ and ‘freedom of speech suppression’?
While acknowledging all of the concerns and lack of proper verification, this would of course be an incredible scientific breakthrough.
Fortunately the US is also developing cancer vaccines using mRNA tech.
Oh wait, RFK Jr suspended all NIH mRNA research earlier this year...
Fortunately the US is also developing cancer vaccines using mRNA tech.
Oh wait, RFK Jr suspended all NIH mRNA research earlier this year...
JUST IN: 🇷🇺 Russia officially announces cancer vaccine is ready for clinical use, rolled out to patients for free.
September 8, 2025 at 6:26 AM
While acknowledging all of the concerns and lack of proper verification, this would of course be an incredible scientific breakthrough.
Fortunately the US is also developing cancer vaccines using mRNA tech.
Oh wait, RFK Jr suspended all NIH mRNA research earlier this year...
Fortunately the US is also developing cancer vaccines using mRNA tech.
Oh wait, RFK Jr suspended all NIH mRNA research earlier this year...
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Truth, honesty, and integrity truly mean nothing anymore
Truth, honesty, and integrity truly mean nothing anymore
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) backed off his claim that President Trump was an FBI informant in the case of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Johnson backs off claim that Trump was an ‘FBI informant’ in Epstein case
The statements from the speaker come as Democrats and a small number of Republicans are pushing for legislation to compel the release of more files on Jeffrey Epstein.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 7, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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Truth, honesty, and integrity truly mean nothing anymore
Truth, honesty, and integrity truly mean nothing anymore
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"War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength."
Here's what's really behind Trump's order to rename the Department of Defense.
Here's what's really behind Trump's order to rename the Department of Defense.
September 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
"War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength."
Here's what's really behind Trump's order to rename the Department of Defense.
Here's what's really behind Trump's order to rename the Department of Defense.
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A new statistical method. Look left, look right. Count the number of unemployed. Aggregate up to one Hassett unit, publish. I'm sure our numbers next year will be much better.
September 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
A new statistical method. Look left, look right. Count the number of unemployed. Aggregate up to one Hassett unit, publish. I'm sure our numbers next year will be much better.
As with Iran, for those watching it has been clear for some time that the end of this is a strike in Venezuela proper. With a little more data we will be able to guess the day, as was done with strikes on Iran earlier this year.
More theatrics from Trump. He truly is a TV guy before anything else.
More theatrics from Trump. He truly is a TV guy before anything else.
President Donald Trump is weighing a multitude of options for carrying out military strikes against drug cartels operating in Venezuela, including potentially hitting targets inside the country as part of a broader strategy aimed at weakening leader Nicolas Maduro, according to multiple sources.
Trump weighs strikes targeting cartels inside Venezuela, part of wider pressure campaign on Maduro, sources say | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is weighing a multitude of options for carrying out military strikes against drug cartels operating in Venezuela, including potentially hitting targets inside the country as par...
www.cnn.com
September 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
As with Iran, for those watching it has been clear for some time that the end of this is a strike in Venezuela proper. With a little more data we will be able to guess the day, as was done with strikes on Iran earlier this year.
More theatrics from Trump. He truly is a TV guy before anything else.
More theatrics from Trump. He truly is a TV guy before anything else.
Any other President would have impeachment proceedings started against him for statements like this.
Truly the most dystopian admin in living memory
Truly the most dystopian admin in living memory
September 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Any other President would have impeachment proceedings started against him for statements like this.
Truly the most dystopian admin in living memory
Truly the most dystopian admin in living memory
No need for concern though. The next jobs report by new Trump appointee Dr E.J Antoni will show an additional 300 million jobs added and a 150% reduction in unemployment.
Trump’s economy falters as US jobs growth grinds to a halt on.ft.com/3HNxLDP
Donald Trump’s economy falters as US jobs growth grinds to a halt
The president’s promise to deliver prosperity to Americans is being undermined by the data
on.ft.com
September 6, 2025 at 10:24 AM
No need for concern though. The next jobs report by new Trump appointee Dr E.J Antoni will show an additional 300 million jobs added and a 150% reduction in unemployment.
More claims that Trump was an FBI informant. This comes after Rep. Nancy Mace made the same claim after meeting with the Epstein survivors.
Someone should ask Trump directly about this
Someone should ask Trump directly about this
BREAKING: Speaker of the House announces Trump was an FBI informant tasked with taking down Epstein.
September 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
More claims that Trump was an FBI informant. This comes after Rep. Nancy Mace made the same claim after meeting with the Epstein survivors.
Someone should ask Trump directly about this
Someone should ask Trump directly about this
Major moves in the reshuffle confirmed as Lammy > DPM, Coopet > Foreign, Mahmood > Home
Very bold choices, same faces but very different shape of government.
Bold, but given the circumstance, seems very desperate.
Very bold choices, same faces but very different shape of government.
Bold, but given the circumstance, seems very desperate.
September 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Major moves in the reshuffle confirmed as Lammy > DPM, Coopet > Foreign, Mahmood > Home
Very bold choices, same faces but very different shape of government.
Bold, but given the circumstance, seems very desperate.
Very bold choices, same faces but very different shape of government.
Bold, but given the circumstance, seems very desperate.
Her replacement will be toothless. Starmer certainly sees how popular he is. No need to let a wolf in the chicken coup. This could become a defining moment on this government.
Angela Rayner to resign from government after admitting to not paying enough stamp, Sky News understands duty
Angela Rayner to resign from government after admitting to not paying enough stamp, Sky News understands duty
Angela Rayner is to resign as deputy prime minister and housing secretary, Sky News understands.
news.sky.com
September 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Her replacement will be toothless. Starmer certainly sees how popular he is. No need to let a wolf in the chicken coup. This could become a defining moment on this government.
The recent victory of @zackpolanski.bsky.social continues what I consider the ‘Europeanisation’ of our politics. This process I believe started, ironically, with Farage and his, very European sounding, ReformUK.
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September 5, 2025 at 8:49 AM
The recent victory of @zackpolanski.bsky.social continues what I consider the ‘Europeanisation’ of our politics. This process I believe started, ironically, with Farage and his, very European sounding, ReformUK.
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Two armed Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer Jason Dunham in the southern Caribbean Sea in a show of force in the latest escalation of tensions between the Trump administration and President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela.
Venezuelan Jets Fly Over U.S. Navy Ship in Show of Force
The flyover took place two days after the United States carried out a military strike on a boat in the Caribbean that U.S. officials said was carrying drugs.
nyti.ms
September 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Two armed Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer Jason Dunham in the southern Caribbean Sea in a show of force in the latest escalation of tensions between the Trump administration and President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela.
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This is how journalism is done!
September 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
This is how journalism is done!