Terje Fjelde
@schiing.bsky.social
Romanticism, news, synths, serialism, spacepop, jazz-funk, politics, cake, coffee, architecture and everything in between. Screaming for the hills/Norway. Founder and supreme leader of the Ted Mountainé Orchestra.
I have no idea how anyone can make people understand this here. Authorities make new deals, news articles get zero engagement, and people look at you as if you’re slightly deranged if you try to point out the warning signs.
January 10, 2026 at 6:33 PM
I have no idea how anyone can make people understand this here. Authorities make new deals, news articles get zero engagement, and people look at you as if you’re slightly deranged if you try to point out the warning signs.
Every new decade this happens, I snortily laugh out even louder – and a tad more desperately – than the last. Disdainfully, but genuinely.
Guys, can we please not have nostalgia for a year I consider to have been ‘basically the other day’?
Why 2016 nostalgia is taking over social media in 2026
Fidget spinners, filters and feeds that worked. Why are young people pining to go back a decade?
www.bbc.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Every new decade this happens, I snortily laugh out even louder – and a tad more desperately – than the last. Disdainfully, but genuinely.
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It isn’t difficult to hold 2 thoughts, side by side, at the same time:
The people of Iran deserve freedom, dignity, & protection from state violence.
The US & Israeli governments have caused great harm to Iranians and don’t have the best interests of the Iranian people in mind.
The people of Iran deserve freedom, dignity, & protection from state violence.
The US & Israeli governments have caused great harm to Iranians and don’t have the best interests of the Iranian people in mind.
January 10, 2026 at 2:48 PM
It isn’t difficult to hold 2 thoughts, side by side, at the same time:
The people of Iran deserve freedom, dignity, & protection from state violence.
The US & Israeli governments have caused great harm to Iranians and don’t have the best interests of the Iranian people in mind.
The people of Iran deserve freedom, dignity, & protection from state violence.
The US & Israeli governments have caused great harm to Iranians and don’t have the best interests of the Iranian people in mind.
It's a flawed comparison, and I don't like the tendency to relate everything to the 30s.
But I’ve always wondered how I’d feel about those who supported Hitler’s rise as it happened, and the overarching feeling is how helpless enablers like this man are at understanding the consequences of actions.
But I’ve always wondered how I’d feel about those who supported Hitler’s rise as it happened, and the overarching feeling is how helpless enablers like this man are at understanding the consequences of actions.
Greenland belongs in the United States
“SOON,” posted Katie Miller, wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, in a post on X featuring a map of Greenland overlaid with the colours of the American flag. Her post was enough t...
uk.news.yahoo.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:17 PM
It's a flawed comparison, and I don't like the tendency to relate everything to the 30s.
But I’ve always wondered how I’d feel about those who supported Hitler’s rise as it happened, and the overarching feeling is how helpless enablers like this man are at understanding the consequences of actions.
But I’ve always wondered how I’d feel about those who supported Hitler’s rise as it happened, and the overarching feeling is how helpless enablers like this man are at understanding the consequences of actions.
What a hill to die on. The main predator bought it! What does she expect? A regime change through opposition and rebellion, leading to a bright and beautiful future? It's a website, not a country. It will slowly die as the next thing takes over.
Move on – there are plenty of ways to interact.
Move on – there are plenty of ways to interact.
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
If women quit X because of Grok’s deepfake nudes, the predators win – so I’m staying
www.independent.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 1:17 PM
What a hill to die on. The main predator bought it! What does she expect? A regime change through opposition and rebellion, leading to a bright and beautiful future? It's a website, not a country. It will slowly die as the next thing takes over.
Move on – there are plenty of ways to interact.
Move on – there are plenty of ways to interact.
In retrospect, this will perhaps be remembered as one of the least successful Peace Prize awards.
Of course, it's impossible to know how Machado's win played out in Trump's mind, but it has certainly stirred something in him. And Machado is not doing her own reputation any favours these days.
Of course, it's impossible to know how Machado's win played out in Trump's mind, but it has certainly stirred something in him. And Machado is not doing her own reputation any favours these days.
The Norwegian Nobel Prize committee has been forced to make a statement, declaring that the prize cannot be transferred.
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
It's hard even to comprehend how stupid this has become
January 10, 2026 at 12:04 PM
In retrospect, this will perhaps be remembered as one of the least successful Peace Prize awards.
Of course, it's impossible to know how Machado's win played out in Trump's mind, but it has certainly stirred something in him. And Machado is not doing her own reputation any favours these days.
Of course, it's impossible to know how Machado's win played out in Trump's mind, but it has certainly stirred something in him. And Machado is not doing her own reputation any favours these days.
I don't get it. Did JD Vance share *this* clip in *support* of the claim that the agent had acted in self-defence – presumably knowing that anyone can put it together with the other videos showing how the wheels clearly steered away from the agents? How does that even compute?
Video filmed by ICE agent who shot Minneapolis woman emerges
The clip shows the moments before gunfire rang out on a Minneapolis street.
www.bbc.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:32 PM
I don't get it. Did JD Vance share *this* clip in *support* of the claim that the agent had acted in self-defence – presumably knowing that anyone can put it together with the other videos showing how the wheels clearly steered away from the agents? How does that even compute?
The one thing I'm sure of: If Trump "takes over" Greenland, he will lose *all* support in Europe.
Sure, two or three weirdos will persist with wildly disproportionate press coverage. But make no mistake, a united Europe will despise Trump and his regime with a force hitherto unknown. Some feat!
Sure, two or three weirdos will persist with wildly disproportionate press coverage. But make no mistake, a united Europe will despise Trump and his regime with a force hitherto unknown. Some feat!
Trump just said if he does not "take over" Greenland, Russia and China will do so. He said "we will doing something with Greenland either the nice way or the hard way." He said US must "own" Greenland because otherwise it's like a rental or lease.
January 9, 2026 at 11:13 PM
The one thing I'm sure of: If Trump "takes over" Greenland, he will lose *all* support in Europe.
Sure, two or three weirdos will persist with wildly disproportionate press coverage. But make no mistake, a united Europe will despise Trump and his regime with a force hitherto unknown. Some feat!
Sure, two or three weirdos will persist with wildly disproportionate press coverage. But make no mistake, a united Europe will despise Trump and his regime with a force hitherto unknown. Some feat!
Ugh. But at the same time, I hope you’ll encourage your followers to boost any actual suggestions about who or what might stop him – something we all really do need!
Looking forward to another year of everyone saying someone has to stop him.
January 9, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Ugh. But at the same time, I hope you’ll encourage your followers to boost any actual suggestions about who or what might stop him – something we all really do need!
This page shows that there's still a long way to go. But also that there are some options.
"European alternatives for digital service and products"
"European alternatives for digital service and products"
European Alternatives
We help you find European alternatives for digital service and products, like cloud services and SaaS products.
european-alternatives.eu
January 9, 2026 at 5:19 PM
This page shows that there's still a long way to go. But also that there are some options.
"European alternatives for digital service and products"
"European alternatives for digital service and products"
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Renee Macklin Good's wife, Becca Good, released a statement and it moved me to sobbing tears:
archive.is/ur35j
archive.is/ur35j
January 9, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Renee Macklin Good's wife, Becca Good, released a statement and it moved me to sobbing tears:
archive.is/ur35j
archive.is/ur35j
Rutte feels like he might be a loose cannon on Arctic security, at some point going, "Donald, mi'mate's got it all covered," before doing a Rick Astley–style floor spin with that foppish grin.
US Sec Of State Rubio, NATO's Rutte Discussed Arctic Security For All NATO Allies
January 9, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Rutte feels like he might be a loose cannon on Arctic security, at some point going, "Donald, mi'mate's got it all covered," before doing a Rick Astley–style floor spin with that foppish grin.
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The US always has been an unreliable partner on climate.
So the world is used to go ahead without it.
So the world is used to go ahead without it.
‘A colossal own goal’: Trump’s exit from global climate treaties will have little effect outside US
‘A colossal own goal’: Trump’s exit from global climate treaties will have little effect outside US
For much of the last 30 years, the rest of the world has been forced to persevere with climate action in the face of US intransigence
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:37 AM
The US always has been an unreliable partner on climate.
So the world is used to go ahead without it.
So the world is used to go ahead without it.
Indeed. Where are the fearless people? The rebels, the heroes, the role-models? Compartmentalized in social media clicks?
This is a guy who has his dream job.
And there’s only one of those positions in the world.
Yet he’s still speaking out and risking reprisal.
Where are 90% of the others in entertainment, music, movies etc?
And there’s only one of those positions in the world.
Yet he’s still speaking out and risking reprisal.
Where are 90% of the others in entertainment, music, movies etc?
My kitchen table issue is “don’t shoot people at their kitchen tables”
January 9, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Indeed. Where are the fearless people? The rebels, the heroes, the role-models? Compartmentalized in social media clicks?
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From the outside, a tiny part of me hopes the U.S. implodes over things like the ICE killing, so focus turns inward instead of wreaking havoc abroad.
Then I realize how dangerous that would be. Still, there is a tipping point where the world is better off without the U.S. as a destabilizing force.
Then I realize how dangerous that would be. Still, there is a tipping point where the world is better off without the U.S. as a destabilizing force.
January 9, 2026 at 12:18 PM
From the outside, a tiny part of me hopes the U.S. implodes over things like the ICE killing, so focus turns inward instead of wreaking havoc abroad.
Then I realize how dangerous that would be. Still, there is a tipping point where the world is better off without the U.S. as a destabilizing force.
Then I realize how dangerous that would be. Still, there is a tipping point where the world is better off without the U.S. as a destabilizing force.
Uavhengig av hvor sannheten ligger, ville jeg stolt mer på politikere og administrasjon som sa "oi, se her, ja – dette er ny informasjon som vi må se nærmere på om påvirker konklusjonen"?
Svaret er ja.
Svaret er ja.
30 prosent nedgang i ungdomskriminalitet
Inntrykket av en bølge av barnekriminalitet stemmer dårlig med virkeligheten, ifølge SSB. – Det endrer ikke alvoret, mener leder for regjeringens ekspertutvalg, Knut Storberget.
www.nrk.no
January 8, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Uavhengig av hvor sannheten ligger, ville jeg stolt mer på politikere og administrasjon som sa "oi, se her, ja – dette er ny informasjon som vi må se nærmere på om påvirker konklusjonen"?
Svaret er ja.
Svaret er ja.
$10,000? Greenlanders have universal health care, amongst a billion other welfare services. How many U.S.-style hospital bills would that cover – a general consultation?
The White House is considering sending lump sum payments to Greenlanders as part of a bid to convince them to secede from Denmark and potentially join the US, @reuters.com reports.
The figures being discussed range from $10,000 to $100,000 per person.
The figures being discussed range from $10,000 to $100,000 per person.
Exclusive: Trump administration mulls payments to sway Greenlanders to join US
U.S. officials have discussed sending lump sum payments to Greenlanders as part of a bid to convince them to secede from Denmark and potentially join the United States, according to four sources famil...
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January 8, 2026 at 9:26 PM
$10,000? Greenlanders have universal health care, amongst a billion other welfare services. How many U.S.-style hospital bills would that cover – a general consultation?
George Eliot, spot on about social media, in 1871.
January 8, 2026 at 8:46 PM
George Eliot, spot on about social media, in 1871.
Of course. Money sees: American capitalism -> exploitation -> profit. And true believers (and speculants) will read positive stock movement as proof that invasion is the right move.
Greenland-linked stocks jump amid Trump takeover threats ft.trib.al/03kqs2y
Greenland-linked stocks jump amid Trump takeover threats
Shares in Danish territory’s biggest bank have risen 33% this week
ft.trib.al
January 8, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Of course. Money sees: American capitalism -> exploitation -> profit. And true believers (and speculants) will read positive stock movement as proof that invasion is the right move.
This is tangential at best, but it just reminded me that when it comes to planning, Europe is primarily constrained by technocracy, while the U.S. problem feels more like anocracy. Or "a-plenty-cra(z)y," if you will...
Are we stuck in a cycle of "planning for failure"?
In Mathew Burrows’ review of Elizabeth Saunders' (@profsaunders.bsky.social) "The Insiders’ Game," he draws a sharp parallel between the "insider" dynamics of today and the decision-making failures of the Vietnam era.
In Mathew Burrows’ review of Elizabeth Saunders' (@profsaunders.bsky.social) "The Insiders’ Game," he draws a sharp parallel between the "insider" dynamics of today and the decision-making failures of the Vietnam era.
January 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
This is tangential at best, but it just reminded me that when it comes to planning, Europe is primarily constrained by technocracy, while the U.S. problem feels more like anocracy. Or "a-plenty-cra(z)y," if you will...
I'm realizing that splitting my social media life between things I enjoy (Mastodon) and news and politics that frustrate me (Bluesky) makes me look like a denialist disconnected from reality on one, and a humorless gloom-monger on the other.
Good thing I'm just talking to myself here, then. 😄
Good thing I'm just talking to myself here, then. 😄
January 8, 2026 at 5:43 PM
I'm realizing that splitting my social media life between things I enjoy (Mastodon) and news and politics that frustrate me (Bluesky) makes me look like a denialist disconnected from reality on one, and a humorless gloom-monger on the other.
Good thing I'm just talking to myself here, then. 😄
Good thing I'm just talking to myself here, then. 😄
Terrifying. Surely, a single one of these raids (whether here, in Ukraine, Palestine, or Venezuela) must be enough to follow you for life and permanently alter your sense of safety.
Das ist die Lage in den kurdischen Vierteln Aleppos. Komplett willkürlicher Beschuss dieser dicht besiedelten Regionen.
January 8, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Terrifying. Surely, a single one of these raids (whether here, in Ukraine, Palestine, or Venezuela) must be enough to follow you for life and permanently alter your sense of safety.
...'massive strategic benefits,' said every evil empire-building king, warlord, colonialist ever.
🤖 Senate Dem John Fetterman supports prospect of US Greenland purchase, citing 'massive strategic benefits'
Key points:
• Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said he supports the U.S. acquisition of Greenland. He said the...
#John #Fetterman #Benefits
Source: Fox News | What are your thoughts?
Key points:
• Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said he supports the U.S. acquisition of Greenland. He said the...
#John #Fetterman #Benefits
Source: Fox News | What are your thoughts?
January 8, 2026 at 5:11 PM
...'massive strategic benefits,' said every evil empire-building king, warlord, colonialist ever.
@venstre.no @rotevatn.venstre.no @gurimelby.venstre.no Jeg skal ikke påstå at Bluesky er en genial måte for norske politikere å holde kontakten med velgerne på. Men det er muligens snart på tide å kjøre debatt om offentlighetens bruk av X igjen her også? Og kanskje ta med Palantir i samme slengen? 😥
I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
January 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM
@venstre.no @rotevatn.venstre.no @gurimelby.venstre.no Jeg skal ikke påstå at Bluesky er en genial måte for norske politikere å holde kontakten med velgerne på. Men det er muligens snart på tide å kjøre debatt om offentlighetens bruk av X igjen her også? Og kanskje ta med Palantir i samme slengen? 😥
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A problem with current geopolitical analysis is how in its lack of attention to internal dynamics of great powers it does not take adequately into account how increasingly wild external projection of power by the US, Russia and China is driven by their growing domestic fragility
January 7, 2026 at 9:30 PM
A problem with current geopolitical analysis is how in its lack of attention to internal dynamics of great powers it does not take adequately into account how increasingly wild external projection of power by the US, Russia and China is driven by their growing domestic fragility