Nathan
@nwajsman.bsky.social
Economist, EU civil servant, photographer, cyclist.
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DO NOT FORGET. The Chinese regime would like you to forgot. DON´T!
June 4, 2025 at 4:35 AM
DO NOT FORGET. The Chinese regime would like you to forgot. DON´T!
Trump's Biggest "Fuck You" Yet to Higher Education and the Rest of the World
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Trump's Biggest "Fuck You" Yet to Higher Education and the Rest of the World
He and his regime are mounting an assault on the American mind. Why? Because ignorance is the handmaiden of tyranny.
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May 23, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Trump's Biggest "Fuck You" Yet to Higher Education and the Rest of the World
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Three Yale professors who have written extensively on authoritarianism are leaving the U.S. “We’re like people on the Titanic saying our ship can’t sink,” Marci Shore said. “And what you know as a historian is that there is no such thing as a ship that can’t sink.”
Three Yale professors who have written extensively on authoritarianism are leaving the U.S. “We’re like people on the Titanic saying our ship can’t sink,” Marci Shore said. “And what you know as a historian is that there is no such thing as a ship that can’t sink.”
Opinion | We Study Fascism at Yale. We’re Leaving the U.S.
The decision by these three Yale professors to move to Canada is both a warning and a call to action.
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May 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Three Yale professors who have written extensively on authoritarianism are leaving the U.S. “We’re like people on the Titanic saying our ship can’t sink,” Marci Shore said. “And what you know as a historian is that there is no such thing as a ship that can’t sink.”
Three Yale professors who have written extensively on authoritarianism are leaving the U.S. “We’re like people on the Titanic saying our ship can’t sink,” Marci Shore said. “And what you know as a historian is that there is no such thing as a ship that can’t sink.”
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The church said it's terminating a decades-long partnership with the federal government to help refugees arriving in the U.S., citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa.
Episcopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, citing moral opposition
The church said it's terminating a decades-long partnership with the federal government to help refugees arriving in the U.S., citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa.
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May 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The church said it's terminating a decades-long partnership with the federal government to help refugees arriving in the U.S., citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa.
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IF YOU HAVEN’T READ IT
DO YOURSELF A FAVOR!
DO YOURSELF A FAVOR!
May 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM
IF YOU HAVEN’T READ IT
DO YOURSELF A FAVOR!
DO YOURSELF A FAVOR!
Two criminals make a deal. Later, one of them miscalculates and turns on the other. After 4 years of war, one criminal is defeated and kills himself, while the other one gets to keep his loot and enslave several European countries for four decades. Russia deserves to celebrate NOTHING on May 9th.
May 9, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Two criminals make a deal. Later, one of them miscalculates and turns on the other. After 4 years of war, one criminal is defeated and kills himself, while the other one gets to keep his loot and enslave several European countries for four decades. Russia deserves to celebrate NOTHING on May 9th.
The fact the the imposter in a Pope outfit has not been struck down by God yet can have one of three explanations: (1) God does not exist; (2) God is not Catholic; (3) God prefers to enjoy her revenge cold. My hunch is (1).
May 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The fact the the imposter in a Pope outfit has not been struck down by God yet can have one of three explanations: (1) God does not exist; (2) God is not Catholic; (3) God prefers to enjoy her revenge cold. My hunch is (1).
I visited Riga this week. Every time I visit a capital of one of the countries that were liberated in 1990-1991, I am amazed by the progress achieved since then. Back then they were drab and grey. Today they are beautiful and vibrant: www.greatpix.eu/Travel/Riga-...
Riga April 2025 - Nathan Wajsman
A couple of days in Latvia's capital city, a beautiful old town, part of the medieval Hanseatic League. An involuntary part of the Soviet Union until 1991, today a proud capital of a free country.
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April 13, 2025 at 4:53 AM
I visited Riga this week. Every time I visit a capital of one of the countries that were liberated in 1990-1991, I am amazed by the progress achieved since then. Back then they were drab and grey. Today they are beautiful and vibrant: www.greatpix.eu/Travel/Riga-...
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I continue to be amazed by the progress made in the former Communist country since liberation in 1990. Take Lithuania: 30 years ago its GDP per capita was 30% of the OECD average. Now it is at 88%. www.oecd.org/en/about/new...
Lithuania will need to strengthen fiscal sustainability, tackle labour shortages and foster productivity to address ageing challenges
Lithuania has achieved rapid convergence towards OECD living standards over the past 30 years. Policies should now focus on addressing rising ageing-related costs by improving public spending efficien...
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March 29, 2025 at 6:48 AM
I continue to be amazed by the progress made in the former Communist country since liberation in 1990. Take Lithuania: 30 years ago its GDP per capita was 30% of the OECD average. Now it is at 88%. www.oecd.org/en/about/new...
20 Signs of Tyranny
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20 Signs of Tyranny
Friends,
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March 27, 2025 at 5:45 AM
20 Signs of Tyranny
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If Trump can disappear them, he can disappear you.
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If Trump can disappear them, he can disappear you.
With no court to verify anything the Trump regime alleges, you could be arrested and sent to a prison in El Salvador for having views the regime dislikes
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March 24, 2025 at 8:21 AM
If Trump can disappear them, he can disappear you.
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Road to the VRA:
60 years ago today, the march from Selma to Montgomery begins, with an estimated 3200 marching the first day.
They are protected by federal troops activated by LBJ after Gov. George Wallace says the state lacks the money to provide protection.
60 years ago today, the march from Selma to Montgomery begins, with an estimated 3200 marching the first day.
They are protected by federal troops activated by LBJ after Gov. George Wallace says the state lacks the money to provide protection.
March 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Road to the VRA:
60 years ago today, the march from Selma to Montgomery begins, with an estimated 3200 marching the first day.
They are protected by federal troops activated by LBJ after Gov. George Wallace says the state lacks the money to provide protection.
60 years ago today, the march from Selma to Montgomery begins, with an estimated 3200 marching the first day.
They are protected by federal troops activated by LBJ after Gov. George Wallace says the state lacks the money to provide protection.
Once upon a time, civilized Republicans existed. Sadly, now they are all either retired or dead. An example: open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
In loving memory of my very dear 6-foot-7-inch Republican senator friend
In memory of Alan Simpson, who died this morning
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March 15, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Once upon a time, civilized Republicans existed. Sadly, now they are all either retired or dead. An example: open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
After the latest statements about Greenland from the fascist regime in Washington, Denmark should close the US consulate in Nuuk.
March 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
After the latest statements about Greenland from the fascist regime in Washington, Denmark should close the US consulate in Nuuk.
Taking heart - This is one of the best articles I have seen since the vile regime took over, on how to cope: open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Taking heart
Friends,
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March 9, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Taking heart - This is one of the best articles I have seen since the vile regime took over, on how to cope: open.substack.com/pub/robertre...
Some reflections in these bleak times: nathansmusings.wordpress.com/2025/03/09/a...
March 9, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Some reflections in these bleak times: nathansmusings.wordpress.com/2025/03/09/a...
Now that T***p is beginning his trade war in earnest, it is time to start boycotting US-made products. The only issue is US brands where the manufacturing takes place in Europe. They provide jobs here, but the profits go to the US. So I will most likely avoid those too.
March 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Now that T***p is beginning his trade war in earnest, it is time to start boycotting US-made products. The only issue is US brands where the manufacturing takes place in Europe. They provide jobs here, but the profits go to the US. So I will most likely avoid those too.
“They ordered the turd soup and then said, ‘Waiter, there’s turds in my soup.’ Then they came back four years later and asked, ‘Y’all still have that turd soup?’” — STEPHEN COLBERT
March 2, 2025 at 6:21 AM
“They ordered the turd soup and then said, ‘Waiter, there’s turds in my soup.’ Then they came back four years later and asked, ‘Y’all still have that turd soup?’” — STEPHEN COLBERT
Today is the 3rd anniversary of the fascist invasion of Ukraine. Do not give up. Do not forget. Pox on Russia!
February 24, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Today is the 3rd anniversary of the fascist invasion of Ukraine. Do not give up. Do not forget. Pox on Russia!
It's been a long time since I read a book that made such an impression on me: "The Forbidden Notebook" by Alba de Céspedes. A classic of 20th century literature as far as I'm concerned. Available on Amazon and elsewhere.
February 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
It's been a long time since I read a book that made such an impression on me: "The Forbidden Notebook" by Alba de Céspedes. A classic of 20th century literature as far as I'm concerned. Available on Amazon and elsewhere.
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Polish minister says ‘no normal Pole’ should buy Tesla
Polish minister says ‘no normal Pole’ should buy Tesla
WARSAW - Polish Sports Minister Sławomir Nitras has called for a consumer boycott of Tesla cars after billionaire Elon Musk played down Germany's Nazi past hours before the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp. On…
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January 28, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Polish minister says ‘no normal Pole’ should buy Tesla