Pim Messelink
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Coalition of the Unwilling!
US sided with Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran to weaken UN Environment report language on fossils fuels, biodiversity and plastics. It’s the latest step by the Trump administration to undermine global climate policy. @eniiler.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/c...
US sided with Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran to weaken UN Environment report language on fossils fuels, biodiversity and plastics. It’s the latest step by the Trump administration to undermine global climate policy. @eniiler.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/c...
U.S. Helped to Weaken Report at U.N. Environment Talks, Participants Say
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December 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Coalition of the Unwilling!
US sided with Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran to weaken UN Environment report language on fossils fuels, biodiversity and plastics. It’s the latest step by the Trump administration to undermine global climate policy. @eniiler.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/c...
US sided with Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran to weaken UN Environment report language on fossils fuels, biodiversity and plastics. It’s the latest step by the Trump administration to undermine global climate policy. @eniiler.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/c...
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The boat wasn’t headed to the U.S., which we would have learned with a little due process instead of murder. www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
Exclusive: Boat at center of double-tap strike controversy was meeting vessel headed to Suriname, admiral told lawmakers | CNN Politics
The alleged drug traffickers killed by the US military in a strike on September 2 were heading to link up with another, larger vessel that was bound for Suriname — a small South American country east ...
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December 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The boat wasn’t headed to the U.S., which we would have learned with a little due process instead of murder. www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/p...
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A few thoughts on the new US national security strategy that was released today.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
A few thoughts on the new US national security strategy that was released today.
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The values of the United States of America as articulated in this latest National Security Strategy are the same as those of Russia and China. The only difference is blood (race) and soil (geography). Otherwise there's little for anyone to prefer one to the other.
December 7, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The values of the United States of America as articulated in this latest National Security Strategy are the same as those of Russia and China. The only difference is blood (race) and soil (geography). Otherwise there's little for anyone to prefer one to the other.
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Good to repeat, it is now official policy and on paper, the US is no longer an ally of Europe.
Holy moly, do people still think the U.S. is an ally of Europe? It is now an officially stated foreign policy goal to undermine the EU and centrist European governments that don't ideologically align with MAGA.
Europeans are waking up this morning to find the new US National Security Strategy (quietly) released. And what it has to say on Europe could not be clearer. On the „stark prospect of civilizations erasure“ for example. 👇
December 5, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Good to repeat, it is now official policy and on paper, the US is no longer an ally of Europe.
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It's like how our ambassador to Canada complains about anti-US sentiment, after his boss takes every opportunity to insult Canada, ruin its economy, and even hint at invasion!
What jokes these people are!
What jokes these people are!
December 5, 2025 at 12:39 AM
It's like how our ambassador to Canada complains about anti-US sentiment, after his boss takes every opportunity to insult Canada, ruin its economy, and even hint at invasion!
What jokes these people are!
What jokes these people are!
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Imagine if just one of them said, "Mr. President, I came here to support a policy related to our industry. But I cannot stand here and listen to you denigrate people in this way. It's racist and it's wrong. If my shareholders disagree, they can have my resignation. But I cannot be part of this."
December 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Imagine if just one of them said, "Mr. President, I came here to support a policy related to our industry. But I cannot stand here and listen to you denigrate people in this way. It's racist and it's wrong. If my shareholders disagree, they can have my resignation. But I cannot be part of this."
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This story should be covered waaaaayy more than it is.
The US has sanctioned six judges if the international criminal court ICC, because Trump didn’t like them issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
The US has sanctioned six judges if the international criminal court ICC, because Trump didn’t like them issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Nicolas Guillou, French ICC judge sanctioned by the US: 'You are effectively blacklisted by much of the world's banking system'
Six judges and three prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have been sanctioned by the Trump administration. In an interview with Le Monde, Guillou discusses the impact of these measures on ...
www.lemonde.fr
November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
This story should be covered waaaaayy more than it is.
The US has sanctioned six judges if the international criminal court ICC, because Trump didn’t like them issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
The US has sanctioned six judges if the international criminal court ICC, because Trump didn’t like them issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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narrator: 50 years ago...
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
November 25, 2025 at 2:11 AM
narrator: 50 years ago...
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
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This deserves to be remembered!
In toppling Assad, Syrians have overcame a challenge that almost everyone by mid-2024 considered impossible - strongly reminding everyone that if you have a strong will and determination, you can beat even "impossible" challenges.
In toppling Assad, Syrians have overcame a challenge that almost everyone by mid-2024 considered impossible - strongly reminding everyone that if you have a strong will and determination, you can beat even "impossible" challenges.
February 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
This deserves to be remembered!
In toppling Assad, Syrians have overcame a challenge that almost everyone by mid-2024 considered impossible - strongly reminding everyone that if you have a strong will and determination, you can beat even "impossible" challenges.
In toppling Assad, Syrians have overcame a challenge that almost everyone by mid-2024 considered impossible - strongly reminding everyone that if you have a strong will and determination, you can beat even "impossible" challenges.
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The ability to manage a project from idea to execution, is one of the most valuable capabilities in any business. You don’t need to be a certified PMP or have years of experience to get started. You just need a clear framework, the right mindset, and some practical tools.
#projectmanagement #ad #pmo
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Whether you're launching a startup, planning a marketing campaign, or organizing a product launch, you're already managing projects, even if no one gave you...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The ability to manage a project from idea to execution, is one of the most valuable capabilities in any business. You don’t need to be a certified PMP or have years of experience to get started. You just need a clear framework, the right mindset, and some practical tools.
#projectmanagement #ad #pmo
#projectmanagement #ad #pmo
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If you want to understand Ukraine and Ukrainians, remember this:
During the liberation of Kherson, one man said, “Now, we have no electricity in the city, no water, no central supply heating, no mobile connection, no internet connection, but we have no RUSSIANS” 1/2
During the liberation of Kherson, one man said, “Now, we have no electricity in the city, no water, no central supply heating, no mobile connection, no internet connection, but we have no RUSSIANS” 1/2
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
If you want to understand Ukraine and Ukrainians, remember this:
During the liberation of Kherson, one man said, “Now, we have no electricity in the city, no water, no central supply heating, no mobile connection, no internet connection, but we have no RUSSIANS” 1/2
During the liberation of Kherson, one man said, “Now, we have no electricity in the city, no water, no central supply heating, no mobile connection, no internet connection, but we have no RUSSIANS” 1/2
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Of course it's not legal to murder people suspected of a crime without due trial. It's mind-boggling that this is even a discussion.
Important dissention on the legality of strikes
Top military lawyer raised legal concerns about boat strikes
The lawyer at U.S. Southern Command, which oversees the operations against alleged drug-smuggling boats near Venezuela, disagreed that the strikes are legal and was overruled, according to six sources...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Of course it's not legal to murder people suspected of a crime without due trial. It's mind-boggling that this is even a discussion.
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Definite articles - the real enemy within.
I can usually translate him, but either I’m losing my mind, or he is.
November 18, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Definite articles - the real enemy within.
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
November 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
What perfect album came out the year you turned 16?
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When my children were born in Beijing, I was insistent that they be registered as U.S. not Chinese citizens. I still believe this was the right decision. But the difference between them grows narrower and narrower by the day.
September 18, 2025 at 12:34 AM
When my children were born in Beijing, I was insistent that they be registered as U.S. not Chinese citizens. I still believe this was the right decision. But the difference between them grows narrower and narrower by the day.
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Here’s a brief story, with receipts about Trump administration corruption and crypto industry collusion that WILL be investigated once the majority of the House is filled with people who take ethics and the Constitution seriously:
September 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Here’s a brief story, with receipts about Trump administration corruption and crypto industry collusion that WILL be investigated once the majority of the House is filled with people who take ethics and the Constitution seriously:
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'Don't call the other side fascists' is a good norm. But it only makes sense against a normal background in which another good norm is respected by both sides: 'Don't go fascist - don't go near the stuff. Don't do it, or vote for it. Not even the trolling joking/not-joking stuff.'
One pretty foolproof way to know your government is fascist is when your government tries to punish you for calling it fascist.
September 16, 2025 at 11:36 PM
'Don't call the other side fascists' is a good norm. But it only makes sense against a normal background in which another good norm is respected by both sides: 'Don't go fascist - don't go near the stuff. Don't do it, or vote for it. Not even the trolling joking/not-joking stuff.'
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One pretty foolproof way to know your government is fascist is when your government tries to punish you for calling it fascist.
September 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
One pretty foolproof way to know your government is fascist is when your government tries to punish you for calling it fascist.
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Pay attention. Something dark might be coming.
The murder of Charlie Kirk could have united Americans to confront political violence. Instead, Trump and his anti-democratic radicals look to be readying a campaign to destroy dissent.
1/ Here's what's happening.
The murder of Charlie Kirk could have united Americans to confront political violence. Instead, Trump and his anti-democratic radicals look to be readying a campaign to destroy dissent.
1/ Here's what's happening.
Stephen Miller: "The last message that Charlie Kirk gave to me before he joined his creator in heaven was he said that we have to dismantle and take on the radical left organizations in this country that are fomenting violence. That was the last message that he sent me ... we are gonna do that."
September 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Pay attention. Something dark might be coming.
The murder of Charlie Kirk could have united Americans to confront political violence. Instead, Trump and his anti-democratic radicals look to be readying a campaign to destroy dissent.
1/ Here's what's happening.
The murder of Charlie Kirk could have united Americans to confront political violence. Instead, Trump and his anti-democratic radicals look to be readying a campaign to destroy dissent.
1/ Here's what's happening.
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This may explain why there’s an aggressive response to people who merely post Kirk’s own words. It threatens the existence of the alternate Kirk - the motivational speaker that had been marketed to young kids and white Christian groups through selective quotation & clips.
September 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
This may explain why there’s an aggressive response to people who merely post Kirk’s own words. It threatens the existence of the alternate Kirk - the motivational speaker that had been marketed to young kids and white Christian groups through selective quotation & clips.
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A little solace for the Anti AI crowd. The greatest weakness of AI is its inability to say “I don’t know”.
Our ability to admit what we don’t know , will always govern humans an advantage.
Our ability to admit what we don’t know , will always govern humans an advantage.
September 9, 2025 at 1:25 AM
A little solace for the Anti AI crowd. The greatest weakness of AI is its inability to say “I don’t know”.
Our ability to admit what we don’t know , will always govern humans an advantage.
Our ability to admit what we don’t know , will always govern humans an advantage.
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Amazing: Jupiter’s auroras can stretch across areas bigger than our planet!
(Credit: NASA, ESA, and J. Nichols - University of Leicester)
(Credit: NASA, ESA, and J. Nichols - University of Leicester)
September 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Amazing: Jupiter’s auroras can stretch across areas bigger than our planet!
(Credit: NASA, ESA, and J. Nichols - University of Leicester)
(Credit: NASA, ESA, and J. Nichols - University of Leicester)