Tom Bjerck 📎
@tombjerck.bsky.social
Science, politics and cycling. Norwegian.
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Hver gang det snakkes om å få «folk i jobb», handler det faen meg ALDRI om tiltak for å få et inkluderende arbeidsliv, der alle faktisk kan delta uavhengig av funksjonsevne og bakgrunn. Det eneste som tilbys er straff, mistenkeliggjøring og mer utenforskap. Råttent og skammelig, hele opplegget.
January 23, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Hver gang det snakkes om å få «folk i jobb», handler det faen meg ALDRI om tiltak for å få et inkluderende arbeidsliv, der alle faktisk kan delta uavhengig av funksjonsevne og bakgrunn. Det eneste som tilbys er straff, mistenkeliggjøring og mer utenforskap. Råttent og skammelig, hele opplegget.
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Even after Trump is gone, the world will remember that he threatened to forcibly seize the territory of a peaceful democratic ally, and our institutions failed to immediately remove him. That makes US dangerously unreliable, not just one senile gangster.
His not being impeached by the end of the business day as a result of this threat is as much a problem as the threat itself. It’s not just Trump that the world has to worry about, it’s a GOP that supports him and Democrats who suck their thumbs and refuse to even discuss pushing to remove him
January 21, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Even after Trump is gone, the world will remember that he threatened to forcibly seize the territory of a peaceful democratic ally, and our institutions failed to immediately remove him. That makes US dangerously unreliable, not just one senile gangster.
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The first sale of Venezuelan oil went to a guy who donated $6 million to Trump. The proceeds are now in a bank in Qatar.
January 16, 2026 at 12:45 PM
The first sale of Venezuelan oil went to a guy who donated $6 million to Trump. The proceeds are now in a bank in Qatar.
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This isn't satire. This is a real headline published in the UK.
January 15, 2026 at 10:29 AM
This isn't satire. This is a real headline published in the UK.
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August: Henrik Asheim anklager AP og LO for løgn om at Høyre vil kutte i sykelønna.
Januar: Henrik Asheim vil kutte i sykelønna.
Januar: Henrik Asheim vil kutte i sykelønna.
January 13, 2026 at 6:15 AM
August: Henrik Asheim anklager AP og LO for løgn om at Høyre vil kutte i sykelønna.
Januar: Henrik Asheim vil kutte i sykelønna.
Januar: Henrik Asheim vil kutte i sykelønna.
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It’s impossible to point out all the flaws in Milker’s argument here, but for starters (a) the West did not send “colossal” amounts of aid to these countries, (b) the development of former colonies created big markets for our exports, and (c) immigrants have contributed immensely to our wealth.
January 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
It’s impossible to point out all the flaws in Milker’s argument here, but for starters (a) the West did not send “colossal” amounts of aid to these countries, (b) the development of former colonies created big markets for our exports, and (c) immigrants have contributed immensely to our wealth.
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This is literally one of the most pathetic things I’ve ever seen, anywhere.
December 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
This is literally one of the most pathetic things I’ve ever seen, anywhere.
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Chancellor Merz sitting with the Ukrainian delegation at the talks in Berlin.
This is a visual demonstration that Germany and Europe are firmly with Ukraine.
Europe and Ukraine are strong together. 🇪🇺🇺🇦
This is a visual demonstration that Germany and Europe are firmly with Ukraine.
Europe and Ukraine are strong together. 🇪🇺🇺🇦
December 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Chancellor Merz sitting with the Ukrainian delegation at the talks in Berlin.
This is a visual demonstration that Germany and Europe are firmly with Ukraine.
Europe and Ukraine are strong together. 🇪🇺🇺🇦
This is a visual demonstration that Germany and Europe are firmly with Ukraine.
Europe and Ukraine are strong together. 🇪🇺🇺🇦
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“Fascism” isn’t a slur for politics we don’t like. It’s a precise word with precise meaning. And in the face of what’s happening right now in America, it’s the most honest one we have.
I’ll lay it out as plainly as I can. 🧵
I’ll lay it out as plainly as I can. 🧵
September 20, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“Fascism” isn’t a slur for politics we don’t like. It’s a precise word with precise meaning. And in the face of what’s happening right now in America, it’s the most honest one we have.
I’ll lay it out as plainly as I can. 🧵
I’ll lay it out as plainly as I can. 🧵
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Orwell was right: sanitize the language and you sanitize the mind. Euphemism is how societies sleepwalk into tyranny.
That’s why scholars and historians tell us to be careful, and also to be clear. Avoiding the uncomfortable truth doesn’t make it less real. It just makes it harder to confront.
That’s why scholars and historians tell us to be careful, and also to be clear. Avoiding the uncomfortable truth doesn’t make it less real. It just makes it harder to confront.
September 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Orwell was right: sanitize the language and you sanitize the mind. Euphemism is how societies sleepwalk into tyranny.
That’s why scholars and historians tell us to be careful, and also to be clear. Avoiding the uncomfortable truth doesn’t make it less real. It just makes it harder to confront.
That’s why scholars and historians tell us to be careful, and also to be clear. Avoiding the uncomfortable truth doesn’t make it less real. It just makes it harder to confront.
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So... Article 5? “The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all... "
🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺"Now Putin has started making incursions into the NATO borders. The one thing I can tell you is the US is not going to get involved with troops or any of that. We will sell the Europeans weapons."
- Scott Bessent
United States Secretary of the Treasury
- Scott Bessent
United States Secretary of the Treasury
December 8, 2025 at 7:34 AM
So... Article 5? “The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all... "
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Sicilian Regional government launches scheme whereby foreign citizens or Italian citizens resident abroad who transfer their residence to Sicily & buy a property will enjoy 50% deduction on their income tax. This increases to 60% if the residence is in a municipality with fewer than 5k residents.
Meno tasse per chi sposta la residenza in Sicilia: così la Regione cerca di attrarre “cervelli” nell'Isola
In commissione bilancio approvati diversi emendamenti, tra cui uno che prevede incentivi per stimolare il rientro dei laureati fuggiti all’estero, implementare il lavoro agile e agevolare il sistema i...
www.lasicilia.it
December 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Sicilian Regional government launches scheme whereby foreign citizens or Italian citizens resident abroad who transfer their residence to Sicily & buy a property will enjoy 50% deduction on their income tax. This increases to 60% if the residence is in a municipality with fewer than 5k residents.
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At et parti velger å stå fast på sine sentrale verdier og prinsipper er så nytt i norsk sammenheng at ingen vet hvordan de skal forstå og/eller håndtere det.
November 30, 2025 at 11:38 AM
At et parti velger å stå fast på sine sentrale verdier og prinsipper er så nytt i norsk sammenheng at ingen vet hvordan de skal forstå og/eller håndtere det.
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Noen menn vil heller styre landet ut i regjeringskrise enn å føre en ansvarlig klimapolitikk.
November 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Noen menn vil heller styre landet ut i regjeringskrise enn å føre en ansvarlig klimapolitikk.
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vi har en nullvisjon for døde og hardt skadde i trafikken.
samtidig har det ikke ringt en bjelle hos noen på over 50 år at du ikke skal ha slip lanes som er så brede at du sikkert kan holde 60-70 gjennom et kryss rett ved et bydelssenter.
det er faktisk uforståelig
samtidig har det ikke ringt en bjelle hos noen på over 50 år at du ikke skal ha slip lanes som er så brede at du sikkert kan holde 60-70 gjennom et kryss rett ved et bydelssenter.
det er faktisk uforståelig
November 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
vi har en nullvisjon for døde og hardt skadde i trafikken.
samtidig har det ikke ringt en bjelle hos noen på over 50 år at du ikke skal ha slip lanes som er så brede at du sikkert kan holde 60-70 gjennom et kryss rett ved et bydelssenter.
det er faktisk uforståelig
samtidig har det ikke ringt en bjelle hos noen på over 50 år at du ikke skal ha slip lanes som er så brede at du sikkert kan holde 60-70 gjennom et kryss rett ved et bydelssenter.
det er faktisk uforståelig
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Today in life under competitive authoritarianism
More textbook stuff
More textbook stuff
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Today in life under competitive authoritarianism
More textbook stuff
More textbook stuff
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Repost this everywhere you’re active on social media. Send to your friends and family who aren’t.
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Repost this everywhere you’re active on social media. Send to your friends and family who aren’t.
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97.5% of the people Trump arrested in Chicago had no criminal record
100% of the people Trump pardoned for Jan 6 had criminal records
The difference is the former are mostly Latino & the latter are mostly white. This is systemic white supremacy in 2025. If you still don’t see it, you’re complicit
100% of the people Trump pardoned for Jan 6 had criminal records
The difference is the former are mostly Latino & the latter are mostly white. This is systemic white supremacy in 2025. If you still don’t see it, you’re complicit
November 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
97.5% of the people Trump arrested in Chicago had no criminal record
100% of the people Trump pardoned for Jan 6 had criminal records
The difference is the former are mostly Latino & the latter are mostly white. This is systemic white supremacy in 2025. If you still don’t see it, you’re complicit
100% of the people Trump pardoned for Jan 6 had criminal records
The difference is the former are mostly Latino & the latter are mostly white. This is systemic white supremacy in 2025. If you still don’t see it, you’re complicit
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Nesten alle problemer i verden kan spores tilbake til økonomisk ulikhet. Økt og mer progressiv skatt er en viktig del av løsningen.
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Nesten alle problemer i verden kan spores tilbake til økonomisk ulikhet. Økt og mer progressiv skatt er en viktig del av løsningen.
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Beste sammenligningen jeg har sett: KI-teknologi er som asbest
Hegerlenke: openletter.earth/stop-ai-in-m...
Hegerlenke: openletter.earth/stop-ai-in-m...
November 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Beste sammenligningen jeg har sett: KI-teknologi er som asbest
Hegerlenke: openletter.earth/stop-ai-in-m...
Hegerlenke: openletter.earth/stop-ai-in-m...
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"Politiet seier to småbarnsmødrer gjekk med kvar si vogn. Så kom ein bil i retning frå Sogndal mot Leikanger, som har treft den første av dei to barnevognene."
HVOR ER FØREREN
HVOR ER FØREREN
November 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"Politiet seier to småbarnsmødrer gjekk med kvar si vogn. Så kom ein bil i retning frå Sogndal mot Leikanger, som har treft den første av dei to barnevognene."
HVOR ER FØREREN
HVOR ER FØREREN
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Mike Johnson: "I think the midterm is gonna be a great one for us. We have a very favorable election map on the Republican side and it will be even more favorable once all the redistricting, uh, stuff has settled out."
November 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Mike Johnson: "I think the midterm is gonna be a great one for us. We have a very favorable election map on the Republican side and it will be even more favorable once all the redistricting, uh, stuff has settled out."
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At 23k (and counting) allerede har likt denne posten på insta er vel egentlig all bekreftelsen som trengs på at tyngdepunktet til Debatten var i total ubalanse, og at programlederen var blitt for stort for programmet. Et debattprogram skal ikke handle om programlederen, men om det som debatteres.
October 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM
At 23k (and counting) allerede har likt denne posten på insta er vel egentlig all bekreftelsen som trengs på at tyngdepunktet til Debatten var i total ubalanse, og at programlederen var blitt for stort for programmet. Et debattprogram skal ikke handle om programlederen, men om det som debatteres.
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