Sören Borghardt
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“Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements.”
January 21, 2026 at 2:20 PM
“Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements.”
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Agree, the threat of retaliation has to be both more personal to Trump - he's done in Europe - and also economic (trade deal dead, massive retaliation vs. US tech/stock market).
These comments -- "Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO" -- are getting a lot of press... but, given the politics of DC today, I doubt they form the deterrent Danish leaders hope for. DNK needs a different line of argument. www.npr.org/2026/01/06/n...
Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO
Her comments came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed call for the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island to come under U.S. control in the aftermath of the weekend military operation ...
www.npr.org
January 6, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Agree, the threat of retaliation has to be both more personal to Trump - he's done in Europe - and also economic (trade deal dead, massive retaliation vs. US tech/stock market).
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Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.
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Questions:
*was this a military or law enforcement action?
*what is the legal justification for either?
*if it is military “self-defense,” what is the justification for “running” the country?
*does U.S. recognize Maduro (or his VP) as Venezuela’s leader?
*If so, why doesn’t this give him immunity?
*was this a military or law enforcement action?
*what is the legal justification for either?
*if it is military “self-defense,” what is the justification for “running” the country?
*does U.S. recognize Maduro (or his VP) as Venezuela’s leader?
*If so, why doesn’t this give him immunity?
January 3, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Questions:
*was this a military or law enforcement action?
*what is the legal justification for either?
*if it is military “self-defense,” what is the justification for “running” the country?
*does U.S. recognize Maduro (or his VP) as Venezuela’s leader?
*If so, why doesn’t this give him immunity?
*was this a military or law enforcement action?
*what is the legal justification for either?
*if it is military “self-defense,” what is the justification for “running” the country?
*does U.S. recognize Maduro (or his VP) as Venezuela’s leader?
*If so, why doesn’t this give him immunity?
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Blows my mind that some of the same journalists who see Trump as a want-to-be dictator at home are earnestly discussing the "challenges" for this same man to "bring democracy" to a country it just illegal invaded. Please grow up.
January 3, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Blows my mind that some of the same journalists who see Trump as a want-to-be dictator at home are earnestly discussing the "challenges" for this same man to "bring democracy" to a country it just illegal invaded. Please grow up.
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The story was always already about an impoverished unmarried couple facing a pitiless bureaucracy, having a baby in a barn, and then having to hide from a tyrant. The baby grew up to say that the poor were blessed and the neighbor is he who shows mercy. You can’t hide from the politics of all that.
This year, statues of tall men clad in all black with masks drawn up to hide their faces are disrupting the serenity of a Charlotte church's Nativity scene.
The figures are depicted approaching the Holy Family and the Wise Men with handcuffs as if preparing to make an arrest.
The figures are depicted approaching the Holy Family and the Wise Men with handcuffs as if preparing to make an arrest.
As anti-ICE Nativity scenes spark outrage, faith leaders grapple with politics at the pulpit | CNN
As Nativity scenes depicting ICE draw attention and outrage, faith leaders are grappling with politics in religion and urging a closer reading of the Christmas story.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The story was always already about an impoverished unmarried couple facing a pitiless bureaucracy, having a baby in a barn, and then having to hide from a tyrant. The baby grew up to say that the poor were blessed and the neighbor is he who shows mercy. You can’t hide from the politics of all that.
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Ukraine formally joined the European Union's single roaming zone on Jan. 1, allowing Ukrainian citizens to use their mobile phone service across the European bloc without incurring additional charges.
Ukraine is also the first country to join outside of the EU.
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ente...
Ukraine is also the first country to join outside of the EU.
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ente...
Ukraine enters EU's single mobile roaming zone
Ukraine formally joined the European Union's single roaming zone on Jan. 1, allowing Ukrainian citizens to use their mobile phone service across the European bloc without incurring additional charges.
kyivindependent.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Ukraine formally joined the European Union's single roaming zone on Jan. 1, allowing Ukrainian citizens to use their mobile phone service across the European bloc without incurring additional charges.
Ukraine is also the first country to join outside of the EU.
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ente...
Ukraine is also the first country to join outside of the EU.
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-ente...
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'In Ukraine, the state itself is investigating the government, the cabinet, the president’s closest advisers. By contrast, it is impossible to imagine Kash Patel’s FBI investigating anyone in Trump’s White House. Any Russian who investigates Putin goes to jail"
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trumpian Corruption Is Worse Than Ukrainian Corruption
The people of Ukraine want an honest government, even as American and Russian kleptocrats circle their country.
www.theatlantic.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
'In Ukraine, the state itself is investigating the government, the cabinet, the president’s closest advisers. By contrast, it is impossible to imagine Kash Patel’s FBI investigating anyone in Trump’s White House. Any Russian who investigates Putin goes to jail"
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
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Between the booths flooding and a fire breaking out in the Blue Zone, feels like maybe someone is trying to tell us something at #COP30
BREAKING: COP30 Blue Zone venue is being evacuated after a firealarm was triggered. Smoke visible.
November 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Between the booths flooding and a fire breaking out in the Blue Zone, feels like maybe someone is trying to tell us something at #COP30
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The Talatan Solar Park in China is absurdly huge — stretching across 600 km² of the Tibetan Plateau (about 7× Manhattan’s size) and generating around 17 GW of power.
It’s so big you can see it from space — a shimmering sea of panels.
It’s so big you can see it from space — a shimmering sea of panels.
November 12, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The Talatan Solar Park in China is absurdly huge — stretching across 600 km² of the Tibetan Plateau (about 7× Manhattan’s size) and generating around 17 GW of power.
It’s so big you can see it from space — a shimmering sea of panels.
It’s so big you can see it from space — a shimmering sea of panels.
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Anhand von 12 Kriterien analysiert die NEW YORK TIMES in ihrem Leitartikel, ob die USA unter Trump von einer Demokratie zu einer Autokratie werden - und das Ergebnis ist nicht beruhigend:
Opinion | Are We Losing Our Democracy? (Gift Article)
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Anhand von 12 Kriterien analysiert die NEW YORK TIMES in ihrem Leitartikel, ob die USA unter Trump von einer Demokratie zu einer Autokratie werden - und das Ergebnis ist nicht beruhigend:
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A horrific mass murder is unfolding in Sudan, where no one can see it. The RSF are murdering civilians in El Fasher, having finally defeated the Sudanese army forces holding out in the city. The BBC has managed to speak to some who escaped
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC...
Sudanese survivors of el-Fasher siege tell the BBC about RSF brutality | BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:14 AM
A horrific mass murder is unfolding in Sudan, where no one can see it. The RSF are murdering civilians in El Fasher, having finally defeated the Sudanese army forces holding out in the city. The BBC has managed to speak to some who escaped
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7fC...
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Forcing regime change in Venezuela under the pretext of fighting "terrorism" might lower the bar for other great powers to follow through with their national aspirations (China -> Taiwan).
October 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Forcing regime change in Venezuela under the pretext of fighting "terrorism" might lower the bar for other great powers to follow through with their national aspirations (China -> Taiwan).
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EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas:
Last week in Kyiv,we announced €10 million to launch the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression.
Today, 25 member states have committed to becoming parties to this tribunal
Putin’s regime started this war & must face the consequences
Last week in Kyiv,we announced €10 million to launch the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression.
Today, 25 member states have committed to becoming parties to this tribunal
Putin’s regime started this war & must face the consequences
October 21, 2025 at 8:02 AM
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas:
Last week in Kyiv,we announced €10 million to launch the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression.
Today, 25 member states have committed to becoming parties to this tribunal
Putin’s regime started this war & must face the consequences
Last week in Kyiv,we announced €10 million to launch the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression.
Today, 25 member states have committed to becoming parties to this tribunal
Putin’s regime started this war & must face the consequences
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Trump's AI video, showing himself as a pilot dumping shit on Americans, fits right in to a long authoritarian tradition
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
Why Trump Turned to the Sewer
The president’s disturbing, excremental propaganda campaign
www.theatlantic.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Trump's AI video, showing himself as a pilot dumping shit on Americans, fits right in to a long authoritarian tradition
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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It's tough to explain exactly how nutty this new report from fossil fuel industry consultant Wood Mackenzie is, but I'm going to try in a short thread.
As you can guess: 1 trillion barrels of oil is...............................A LOT
archive.ph/grTVe
As you can guess: 1 trillion barrels of oil is...............................A LOT
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October 15, 2025 at 6:08 PM
It's tough to explain exactly how nutty this new report from fossil fuel industry consultant Wood Mackenzie is, but I'm going to try in a short thread.
As you can guess: 1 trillion barrels of oil is...............................A LOT
archive.ph/grTVe
As you can guess: 1 trillion barrels of oil is...............................A LOT
archive.ph/grTVe
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Italien, Österreich, die Niederlande, Frankreich und andere Staaten zeigen wohin das führt. Aber hey, die Hoffnung stirbt zuletzt.
October 15, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Italien, Österreich, die Niederlande, Frankreich und andere Staaten zeigen wohin das führt. Aber hey, die Hoffnung stirbt zuletzt.
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Die 10 wichtigsten Punkte aus der öffentlichen Anhörung der Nachrichtendienste BND, BfV und MAD: 🧵
October 14, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Die 10 wichtigsten Punkte aus der öffentlichen Anhörung der Nachrichtendienste BND, BfV und MAD: 🧵
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Russia is determined to test European borders&could turn a "frosty peace" in Europe into a "hot confrontation",Martin Jäger,head of the Germany's BND intelligence service,said
He said that Moscow believes it has a realistic chance of expanding its sphere of influence westward
He said that Moscow believes it has a realistic chance of expanding its sphere of influence westward
October 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Russia is determined to test European borders&could turn a "frosty peace" in Europe into a "hot confrontation",Martin Jäger,head of the Germany's BND intelligence service,said
He said that Moscow believes it has a realistic chance of expanding its sphere of influence westward
He said that Moscow believes it has a realistic chance of expanding its sphere of influence westward
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Free link: on.ft.com/435Cvfi Ukraine hit Russian energy sites with US help
October 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Free link: on.ft.com/435Cvfi Ukraine hit Russian energy sites with US help
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Trump govt did not reverse these firings out of goodness or self-owning a "mistake." They would have been happy to get away with it. This reversal is the result of strong opposition. We undercut our own power when we give them the credit. Resistance matters. And remaining cuts are still devastating.
TRUMP CDC REVERSAL: Trump administration racing to reverse some CDC layoffs. Disease detectives, measles responders, MMWR staff RIF’s are revoked. DC office still shuttered. w/ @apoorvanyt.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...
Trump Administration Is Bringing Back Scores of C.D.C. Experts Fired in Error
www.nytimes.com
October 12, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Trump govt did not reverse these firings out of goodness or self-owning a "mistake." They would have been happy to get away with it. This reversal is the result of strong opposition. We undercut our own power when we give them the credit. Resistance matters. And remaining cuts are still devastating.
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Absolutely crucial point here by Greg Sargent. When we don’t call propaganda what it is, we co-produce it, and hasten disaster.
newrepublic.substack.com/p/maga-implo...
newrepublic.substack.com/p/maga-implo...
MAGA Implodes over Kristi Noem’s “Stare Down” with Man in Chicken Suit
A good New York Times piece on Portland nevertheless demonstrates how the conventions of objective reporting fail to accurately capture the bad faith driving pro-Trump propaganda.
newrepublic.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Absolutely crucial point here by Greg Sargent. When we don’t call propaganda what it is, we co-produce it, and hasten disaster.
newrepublic.substack.com/p/maga-implo...
newrepublic.substack.com/p/maga-implo...
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So Kilmer Abrego-Garcia will not challenge a deportation to Costa Rica, who has agreed to for him residency, but DHS won’t agree to send him there because it’s not cruel enough.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
October 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
So Kilmer Abrego-Garcia will not challenge a deportation to Costa Rica, who has agreed to for him residency, but DHS won’t agree to send him there because it’s not cruel enough.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...