Alex
@optimised.bsky.social
Interested politics, economics, literature, poetry, history. Spain, Istanbul.
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December 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Given Putin is obviously going to reject the peace deal (but try and blame it on Kyiv and Europe), more sanctions should be the base case even from the Trump Admin - as I have long argued - rather than the shock so many treated it as in October and will again soon www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
US Readies New Russia Sanctions If Putin Rejects Peace Deal
The US is preparing a fresh round of sanctions on Russia’s energy sector to increase the pressure on Moscow should President Vladimir Putin reject a peace agreement with Ukraine, according to people f...
www.bloomberg.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Given Putin is obviously going to reject the peace deal (but try and blame it on Kyiv and Europe), more sanctions should be the base case even from the Trump Admin - as I have long argued - rather than the shock so many treated it as in October and will again soon www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Ahmed al Ahmed, a Lebanese Muslim who owns a Sydney fruit shop, risked his life to disarm one of the Bondi Beach shooters.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
December 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, a Lebanese Muslim who owns a Sydney fruit shop, risked his life to disarm one of the Bondi Beach shooters.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
His courage gives me hope amidst the horror and darkness. Muslims and Jews are not enemies. Our futures, in the Middle East and beyond, are intrinsically bound.
A true hero.
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🚨Pam Bondi just ordered the FBI to compile a list of American "extremists" and to establish a bounty fund to reward tipsters, per DOJ memo leaked to me: www.kenklippenstein.com/p/leak-fbi-l...
FBI Making List of American “Extremists,” Leaked Memo Reveals
Are you on Trump's naughty list?
www.kenklippenstein.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🚨Pam Bondi just ordered the FBI to compile a list of American "extremists" and to establish a bounty fund to reward tipsters, per DOJ memo leaked to me: www.kenklippenstein.com/p/leak-fbi-l...
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Unaccountably, as always with these pieces, the sub-editors seem to have cut off the conclusion, which was surely “and my judgment has thus been proven so bad no one should ever listen to me on anything again”.
The economic damage Brexit has caused is undeniable - even Brexiteers are now admitting it.
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
https://www.thetimes.com/business/economics/article/we-brexiteers-must-acknowledge-the-costs-of-leaving-europe-p3mhqd66f
We Brexiteers must acknowledge the costs of leaving Europe
Breaking free from the EU has undoubtedly deepened the UK’s malaise, and it’s no use denying it
www.thetimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Unaccountably, as always with these pieces, the sub-editors seem to have cut off the conclusion, which was surely “and my judgment has thus been proven so bad no one should ever listen to me on anything again”.
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I am deeply ashamed of my alma mater. Northwestern, you are dead to me. I am headed to the basement to find my diploma and rip it in two.
Northwestern strikes deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/11/28/c...
Northwestern strikes deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/11/28/c...
Northwestern strikes $75 million funding deal with Trump admin
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available. Last updated on Nov. 28 at 8:25 p.m. Northwestern reached a deal with the Trump administration to restore at least...
dailynorthwestern.com
November 29, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I am deeply ashamed of my alma mater. Northwestern, you are dead to me. I am headed to the basement to find my diploma and rip it in two.
Northwestern strikes deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/11/28/c...
Northwestern strikes deal with Trump administration to restore federal funding
dailynorthwestern.com/2025/11/28/c...
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Following the Swiss model for currying favor with President Trump during a White House visit, Mohahammed bin Salman will present the President with a gold bone saw.
Too Powerful to Ignore, Saudi Prince Returns to Washington’s Embrace
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Following the Swiss model for currying favor with President Trump during a White House visit, Mohahammed bin Salman will present the President with a gold bone saw.
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Totally untrue garbage from @thetimes.com & @dailymail.co.uk today - smear dressed up as journalism. Some facts:
- There is no “£900 desk”
- my constituency office has Ikea desks/chairs
- we significantly underspent the new MPs allowance to set up an office
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
- There is no “£900 desk”
- my constituency office has Ikea desks/chairs
- we significantly underspent the new MPs allowance to set up an office
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Treasury minister leading budget plans spent £900 on desk
Torsten Bell, who is working with Rachel Reeves to fill a £30 billion hole in finances, also used his parliamentary expenses to claim £600 for three chairs
www.thetimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Totally untrue garbage from @thetimes.com & @dailymail.co.uk today - smear dressed up as journalism. Some facts:
- There is no “£900 desk”
- my constituency office has Ikea desks/chairs
- we significantly underspent the new MPs allowance to set up an office
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
- There is no “£900 desk”
- my constituency office has Ikea desks/chairs
- we significantly underspent the new MPs allowance to set up an office
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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I hear from informed sources that these #NoKings rallies are more than twice as big as last time, making them easily the largest protests in US history. Thanks to everyone and especially organizers.
October 18, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I hear from informed sources that these #NoKings rallies are more than twice as big as last time, making them easily the largest protests in US history. Thanks to everyone and especially organizers.
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Henry Farrell on the Trump admin’s proposed “compact” for universities, arguing that the rollout signals weakness, and that academics need to band together to reject this authoritarian attack on university independence and academic freedom.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o...
October 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Henry Farrell on the Trump admin’s proposed “compact” for universities, arguing that the rollout signals weakness, and that academics need to band together to reject this authoritarian attack on university independence and academic freedom.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/o...
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Henceforth the red robes will only be worn as an away kit when the Canadian Supreme Court is playing the US one.
October 7, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Henceforth the red robes will only be worn as an away kit when the Canadian Supreme Court is playing the US one.
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Thanks, New Yorker
October 7, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Thanks, New Yorker
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Buckle up
Preparing for politicised dollar liquidity - on.ft.com/4pPdCOz via @FT
Preparing for politicised dollar liquidity
The time to act is now
on.ft.com
October 3, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Buckle up
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My gods, not an Economist novelty Christmas single.
September 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
My gods, not an Economist novelty Christmas single.
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Don’t you start by ghost-writing the glowing review and work backwards from that?
September 8, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Don’t you start by ghost-writing the glowing review and work backwards from that?
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It is not only Israel’s enemies who are demanding sanctions: it’s their friends. It's the moderates who have turned—and all the signs are that they, too, will be ignored, writes @arusbridger.bsky.social.
It’s time to start treating Israel like apartheid-era South Africa
Its government has shown that international condemnation of the horrors in Gaza carries no weight. It is time for action.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
September 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It is not only Israel’s enemies who are demanding sanctions: it’s their friends. It's the moderates who have turned—and all the signs are that they, too, will be ignored, writes @arusbridger.bsky.social.
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This is vile. Local guy speaks to Sky News about the impact of asylum seekers protests. Watch what happens and share widely
September 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
This is vile. Local guy speaks to Sky News about the impact of asylum seekers protests. Watch what happens and share widely
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Next week, Boris Johnson with advice on monogamy. ~AA
September 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Next week, Boris Johnson with advice on monogamy. ~AA
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"Morgan this wasn't on the grid"
"well it is now"
"well it is now"
September 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"Morgan this wasn't on the grid"
"well it is now"
"well it is now"
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Something so disheartening about watching the breakdown of public trust.
Have we really reached a point where people are even questioning the truthfulness of a convicted child sex trafficker about the man who could commute and pardon her at the stroke of a pen?
Have we really reached a point where people are even questioning the truthfulness of a convicted child sex trafficker about the man who could commute and pardon her at the stroke of a pen?
August 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Something so disheartening about watching the breakdown of public trust.
Have we really reached a point where people are even questioning the truthfulness of a convicted child sex trafficker about the man who could commute and pardon her at the stroke of a pen?
Have we really reached a point where people are even questioning the truthfulness of a convicted child sex trafficker about the man who could commute and pardon her at the stroke of a pen?
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August 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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we need this on uk tv asap
Watching German Shopping cart archery can be very satisfying.
August 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
we need this on uk tv asap
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It's a tax "raid". When you or I pay our income tax it's just a tax. But when a fabulously wealthy millionaire who refuses to contribute to the country whose public services they use (and yes, they use roads, defence, police etc) it's a "raid".
www.ft.com/content/8882...
www.ft.com/content/8882...
Meet the non-doms fighting Rachel Reeves’s tax raid
With chancellor planning tax shake-up in this month’s Budget, Foreign Investors for Britain is trying to affect debate
www.ft.com
August 14, 2025 at 8:34 AM
It's a tax "raid". When you or I pay our income tax it's just a tax. But when a fabulously wealthy millionaire who refuses to contribute to the country whose public services they use (and yes, they use roads, defence, police etc) it's a "raid".
www.ft.com/content/8882...
www.ft.com/content/8882...