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“Putin is like the Wizard of Oz: scary and thunderous but eventually revealed as the little man behind the curtain, obsessed with levers, smoke, and his own voice. The moment the curtain moves, the magic disappears.”
www.kyivpost.com/opinion/67259
www.kyivpost.com/opinion/67259
Opinion: Putin’s Threats to Europe: Anatomy of a Great Deception
Putin’s bluff relies on his opponent not looking at the cards, as he seeks to turn Europe’s insecurity into his own projection of strength.
www.kyivpost.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:33 PM
“Putin is like the Wizard of Oz: scary and thunderous but eventually revealed as the little man behind the curtain, obsessed with levers, smoke, and his own voice. The moment the curtain moves, the magic disappears.”
www.kyivpost.com/opinion/67259
www.kyivpost.com/opinion/67259
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Noem’s in big trouble again, this time in Utah.
reason.com/volokh/2025/...
reason.com/volokh/2025/...
January 2, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Noem’s in big trouble again, this time in Utah.
reason.com/volokh/2025/...
reason.com/volokh/2025/...
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Happy new year friends!
January 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Happy new year friends!
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The top 10% of richest Americans own 87% of stocks.
The top 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.
The top 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.
January 1, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The top 10% of richest Americans own 87% of stocks.
The top 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.
The top 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.
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NATURE/MNTPEN04.GIF
January 1, 2026 at 10:20 AM
NATURE/MNTPEN04.GIF
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Ukraine’s GUR staged the death of Russian Volunteer Corps commander Denis Kapustin, duping Russian intelligence into paying $500,000 for his “elimination.” The money will now fund Ukrainian special forces. The month-long operation identified both the Russian planners and hired executors.
January 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Ukraine’s GUR staged the death of Russian Volunteer Corps commander Denis Kapustin, duping Russian intelligence into paying $500,000 for his “elimination.” The money will now fund Ukrainian special forces. The month-long operation identified both the Russian planners and hired executors.
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Just finished reading the Jack Smith transcript. I've highlighted what I consider to be stand-out moments, and our team at MSW Media will be cutting together a highlight reel for you. Stay tuned!
January 1, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Just finished reading the Jack Smith transcript. I've highlighted what I consider to be stand-out moments, and our team at MSW Media will be cutting together a highlight reel for you. Stay tuned!
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First sunset of the year.
#photography
#photography
January 1, 2026 at 4:15 PM
First sunset of the year.
#photography
#photography
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Ukraine repelled another overnight drone attack: 116 UAVs were launched, including ~70 Shaheds. As of 08:30 air defenses had shot down or jammed 86 drones. Strikes hit 23 sites; debris fell on 2.
January 2, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Ukraine repelled another overnight drone attack: 116 UAVs were launched, including ~70 Shaheds. As of 08:30 air defenses had shot down or jammed 86 drones. Strikes hit 23 sites; debris fell on 2.
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Let’s finish the job
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
January 2, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Let’s finish the job
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Mary Sheffield was sworn in as Detroit’s 76th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the office in the city's 324-year history
January 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Mary Sheffield was sworn in as Detroit’s 76th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the office in the city's 324-year history
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They can have him
January 1, 2026 at 10:39 PM
They can have him
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Mitt Romney said the quiet part out loud: the rich should pay more in taxes.
The Wall Street Journal attacked him for it.
But he’s right—and ignoring the math is how democracies crack.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
The Wall Street Journal attacked him for it.
But he’s right—and ignoring the math is how democracies crack.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Mitt Romney Is Right: Tax the Rich Before the Pitchforks Come Out
The One Percent’s Problem Isn’t Envy. It’s Math.
open.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Mitt Romney said the quiet part out loud: the rich should pay more in taxes.
The Wall Street Journal attacked him for it.
But he’s right—and ignoring the math is how democracies crack.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
The Wall Street Journal attacked him for it.
But he’s right—and ignoring the math is how democracies crack.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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Kash lied to congress.
December 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Kash lied to congress.
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Russian forces attempted to reach the southeastern outskirts of Kostyantynivka via Ivanopillia, using two heavily fortified "porcupine" tanks loaded with infantry. Artillery units of the 28th Mechanized Brigade launched a coordinated strike. Two tanks and 15 infantrymen were destroyed.
December 24, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Russian forces attempted to reach the southeastern outskirts of Kostyantynivka via Ivanopillia, using two heavily fortified "porcupine" tanks loaded with infantry. Artillery units of the 28th Mechanized Brigade launched a coordinated strike. Two tanks and 15 infantrymen were destroyed.
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the bbc reported this crap
as a real story. no mention of what's actually happening and the numbers being completely twisted by this administration.
as a real story. no mention of what's actually happening and the numbers being completely twisted by this administration.
December 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
the bbc reported this crap
as a real story. no mention of what's actually happening and the numbers being completely twisted by this administration.
as a real story. no mention of what's actually happening and the numbers being completely twisted by this administration.
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Because their lieing garbage and trump behind the lies. He makes up his own numbers to lie to the American people. You can't believe one word from his dirty mouth.
December 24, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Because their lieing garbage and trump behind the lies. He makes up his own numbers to lie to the American people. You can't believe one word from his dirty mouth.
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Businesses and news media (incl. the BBC) should know that the S&P 500 is not the economy.
Stocks are being bolstered by AI investments this year. If that house of cards tumbles, it’ll make the dotcom bust and the housing market bust look like picnics.
Stocks are being bolstered by AI investments this year. If that house of cards tumbles, it’ll make the dotcom bust and the housing market bust look like picnics.
Under construction - Awesome site in the making!
dot.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Businesses and news media (incl. the BBC) should know that the S&P 500 is not the economy.
Stocks are being bolstered by AI investments this year. If that house of cards tumbles, it’ll make the dotcom bust and the housing market bust look like picnics.
Stocks are being bolstered by AI investments this year. If that house of cards tumbles, it’ll make the dotcom bust and the housing market bust look like picnics.
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Uno de mis primeros recuerdos de niña, con 12 años, fue ver en la televisión las noticias sobre la hambruna en Etiopía. Recuerdo, en concreto, como si las tuviera delante, las imágenes de niños en los huesos, incapaces de quitarse las moscas que tenían encima.
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Uno de mis primeros recuerdos de niña, con 12 años, fue ver en la televisión las noticias sobre la hambruna en Etiopía. Recuerdo, en concreto, como si las tuviera delante, las imágenes de niños en los huesos, incapaces de quitarse las moscas que tenían encima.
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I'd rather drink goat's blood.
December 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I'd rather drink goat's blood.
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Spotted Redshank still near Bubwith, with Redshank and Ruff flock. Also, 2 Scaup at Ellerton Ings viewable from Thorganby platform. @yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Spotted Redshank still near Bubwith, with Redshank and Ruff flock. Also, 2 Scaup at Ellerton Ings viewable from Thorganby platform. @yorkbirding.bsky.social @ldvnnr.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social
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Wishing all of you a day of happiness!
Photo: Ina Hoekstra
Photo: Ina Hoekstra
December 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Wishing all of you a day of happiness!
Photo: Ina Hoekstra
Photo: Ina Hoekstra