@yifeiz.bsky.social
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A quiet rift is deepening between Berlin and Paris. Germany’s push to use €210B in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine was quietly blocked when Macron pulled back, citing legal and financial concerns.
Merz, leading a more assertive Germany, was left blindsided.
Merz, leading a more assertive Germany, was left blindsided.
December 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
A quiet rift is deepening between Berlin and Paris. Germany’s push to use €210B in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine was quietly blocked when Macron pulled back, citing legal and financial concerns.
Merz, leading a more assertive Germany, was left blindsided.
Merz, leading a more assertive Germany, was left blindsided.
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Hooray for free-thinking, antisemitic fascists!
JD Vance: "Wouldn't you rather lead a movement of freethinkers who sometimes disagree than a bunch of drones who take their orders from George Soros?"
December 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Hooray for free-thinking, antisemitic fascists!
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BREAKING: ISIS flag found in car of Sydney gunmen - Australian ABC
December 15, 2025 at 12:12 AM
BREAKING: ISIS flag found in car of Sydney gunmen - Australian ABC
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Hong Kong’s response to a fire that killed more than 160 people suggests the city is becoming more authoritarian, Timothy McLaughlin argues—and this will only compound problems that “contributed to last month’s tragedy and that raise the risk of future ones”:
The Real Reason for the Hong Kong Fire
Don’t blame the bamboo scaffolding.
bit.ly
December 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Hong Kong’s response to a fire that killed more than 160 people suggests the city is becoming more authoritarian, Timothy McLaughlin argues—and this will only compound problems that “contributed to last month’s tragedy and that raise the risk of future ones”:
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Read this piece. Trump comes off at disconnected and demented. Terrific reporting. Journalism as it should be.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
Trump Says Americans Are Doing Great, Even as Views on the Economy Sour
www.nytimes.com
December 13, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Read this piece. Trump comes off at disconnected and demented. Terrific reporting. Journalism as it should be.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/u...
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My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
December 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
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There's not much on means, as opposed to ends, in the National Security Strategy, despite its critique of other NSSs as wish lists.
Also worth noting that apart from some vague wording on rebuilding American industrial capacity the Trump National Security Strategy seems to have no mention about the challenges in rebuilding a US Navy struggling with escalating manpower, maintenance and ship-building crises.
December 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
There's not much on means, as opposed to ends, in the National Security Strategy, despite its critique of other NSSs as wish lists.
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Le Figaro reported that five drones were detected flying over the Île Longue submarine base on Thursday evening, which houses ballistic missile submarines - a key part of France's nuclear deterrent.
December 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Le Figaro reported that five drones were detected flying over the Île Longue submarine base on Thursday evening, which houses ballistic missile submarines - a key part of France's nuclear deterrent.
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The Heritage Foundation’s recent decision to hire Scott Yenor, a family-policy scholar, “poses serious questions about the institution’s beliefs concerning the equality of women in the workplace and perhaps even as citizens,” Henry Olsen argues:
Does Heritage Support Discrimination Against Women?
The organization’s recent hiring reveals a willingness to countenance views decisively outside the American mainstream.
bit.ly
December 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Heritage Foundation’s recent decision to hire Scott Yenor, a family-policy scholar, “poses serious questions about the institution’s beliefs concerning the equality of women in the workplace and perhaps even as citizens,” Henry Olsen argues:
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With Trump slated to win the FIFA Peace Prize today, revisit @timothypmurphy.bsky.social's look at how oligarchs, private-equity moguls, and petro states took over soccer—and the world.
How the story of soccer became the story of everything
Oligarchs, private-equity moguls, and petro states took over the sport—and the world.
www.motherjones.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:17 PM
With Trump slated to win the FIFA Peace Prize today, revisit @timothypmurphy.bsky.social's look at how oligarchs, private-equity moguls, and petro states took over soccer—and the world.
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This is the third newsroom (at least) with an FBI leak about the suspect being a Trump supporter. Seems some FBI folks — presumably not the political hires —are very eager to get this out there.
BREAKING on MS NOW:
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
Brian Cole Jr., the suspect accused of being the Jan. 6 pipe bomber, confessed to agents that he planted the bombs and has indicated he supported President Trump, according to two people familiar with his interview.
December 5, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This is the third newsroom (at least) with an FBI leak about the suspect being a Trump supporter. Seems some FBI folks — presumably not the political hires —are very eager to get this out there.
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I don't care if you think that AI can do some really nifty things. It's being rammed down our throats by obscenely wealthy men who are also, obviously, both dangerously right-wing and mentally unstable, and no rational society should be allowing that to happen. End of discussion.
December 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
I don't care if you think that AI can do some really nifty things. It's being rammed down our throats by obscenely wealthy men who are also, obviously, both dangerously right-wing and mentally unstable, and no rational society should be allowing that to happen. End of discussion.
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Also worth noting that apart from some vague wording on rebuilding American industrial capacity the Trump National Security Strategy seems to have no mention about the challenges in rebuilding a US Navy struggling with escalating manpower, maintenance and ship-building crises.
December 5, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Also worth noting that apart from some vague wording on rebuilding American industrial capacity the Trump National Security Strategy seems to have no mention about the challenges in rebuilding a US Navy struggling with escalating manpower, maintenance and ship-building crises.
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I think I would probably care a lot more about the National Security Strategy if we had an administration that actually cared about acting in line with their own stated policies
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I think I would probably care a lot more about the National Security Strategy if we had an administration that actually cared about acting in line with their own stated policies
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This is really something. A bad, racist, unstrategic something.
As far as I can see, this nat sec strategy is far harsher on Europe than on Russia. There is no mention of a threat from Russia or of deterrence, only that "re-establishing strategic stability" is a priority. Europe is cast as a major threat to freedom. A radical, dangerous document.
December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This is really something. A bad, racist, unstrategic something.
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BREAKING: The person arrested by the FBI in the pipe bomb case IS NOT the person accused in this fizzled Blaze story lnk.thebulwark.com/444NeY6
The Blaze’s Pipe-Bomb Bombshell Appears to Bomb
The right-wing outlet claimed to solve the Jan. 6th pipe-bomb mystery. Things quickly looked less certain.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
BREAKING: The person arrested by the FBI in the pipe bomb case IS NOT the person accused in this fizzled Blaze story lnk.thebulwark.com/444NeY6
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Did someone* try to assassinate Zelensky with drones targeting his flight to Dublin? Because flying four large drones into the expected flight path (the plane was early) looks like an assassination attempt.
*Yes, obviously Russia is the likely suspect, but not literally the only possibility.
*Yes, obviously Russia is the likely suspect, but not literally the only possibility.
Quite breathtaking story - military grade drones at Dublin airport which flew on the path Zelensky's plane took. The drones reached the flight path of his plane exactly the time it should have been there, but just missed it because Zelensky arrived ahead of schedule:
Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy's arrival in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
www.thejournal.ie
December 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Did someone* try to assassinate Zelensky with drones targeting his flight to Dublin? Because flying four large drones into the expected flight path (the plane was early) looks like an assassination attempt.
*Yes, obviously Russia is the likely suspect, but not literally the only possibility.
*Yes, obviously Russia is the likely suspect, but not literally the only possibility.
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Liberalism must be willing to argue—unapologetically—that it provides more good, more justice, and more freedom for society than MAGA’s illiberal alternative. Liberalism must stop apologizing. Stop excusing. And fight. lnk.thebulwark.com/3MmSrEl
Liberals: Stop the Masochism
Why liberalism romanticizes the Forgotten Man and is reluctant to take its own side in the fight against authoritarianism.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Liberalism must be willing to argue—unapologetically—that it provides more good, more justice, and more freedom for society than MAGA’s illiberal alternative. Liberalism must stop apologizing. Stop excusing. And fight. lnk.thebulwark.com/3MmSrEl
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This reveals that European leaders are thinking exactly what you think they are thinking, all the while they call the president "daddy."
Merz: “They are playing games”
Macron: “There is a possibility that the U.S. will betray Ukraine."
Stubb: “We cannot leave Ukraine alone with these guys"
Merz: “They are playing games”
Macron: “There is a possibility that the U.S. will betray Ukraine."
Stubb: “We cannot leave Ukraine alone with these guys"
“We cannot leave Ukraine and Volodymyr alone with these guys.” www.politico.eu/article/euro...
Macron warned US could ‘betray’ Ukraine in leaked leaders’ call, Spiegel reports
According to a transcript obtained by the German outlet, Europe rallied around Volodymyr Zelenskyy and sharply criticized Washington.
www.politico.eu
December 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This reveals that European leaders are thinking exactly what you think they are thinking, all the while they call the president "daddy."
Merz: “They are playing games”
Macron: “There is a possibility that the U.S. will betray Ukraine."
Stubb: “We cannot leave Ukraine alone with these guys"
Merz: “They are playing games”
Macron: “There is a possibility that the U.S. will betray Ukraine."
Stubb: “We cannot leave Ukraine alone with these guys"
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As Qatar and Israel increasingly grapple with one another for the loyalty of Republican personalities, even the most ridiculous MAGA influencers appear to be worth fighting over—and splashing out on.
The latest edition of False Flag from @willsommer.bsky.social: lnk.thebulwark.com/4rCEr9D
The latest edition of False Flag from @willsommer.bsky.social: lnk.thebulwark.com/4rCEr9D
MAGA Influencers Take Heat Over Qatar Junket
“Wow, America’s like really third world compared to these places.”
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
As Qatar and Israel increasingly grapple with one another for the loyalty of Republican personalities, even the most ridiculous MAGA influencers appear to be worth fighting over—and splashing out on.
The latest edition of False Flag from @willsommer.bsky.social: lnk.thebulwark.com/4rCEr9D
The latest edition of False Flag from @willsommer.bsky.social: lnk.thebulwark.com/4rCEr9D
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Important: Alvin Holsey, the commander who oversaw Trump's boat bombings and resigned w/no explanation, had concerns about legality of operation, WSJ reports.
Recall that Rep Adam Smith told me he sought Holsey's testimony. Pentagon said No and Rs won't push for it.
newrepublic.com/article/2025...
Recall that Rep Adam Smith told me he sought Holsey's testimony. Pentagon said No and Rs won't push for it.
newrepublic.com/article/2025...
December 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Important: Alvin Holsey, the commander who oversaw Trump's boat bombings and resigned w/no explanation, had concerns about legality of operation, WSJ reports.
Recall that Rep Adam Smith told me he sought Holsey's testimony. Pentagon said No and Rs won't push for it.
newrepublic.com/article/2025...
Recall that Rep Adam Smith told me he sought Holsey's testimony. Pentagon said No and Rs won't push for it.
newrepublic.com/article/2025...
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It’s just open white supremacy at this point.
Fox News' Will Cain: "I’m sure there are very honorable law-abiding upstanding citizens and contributors from the Somali community here in the United States, BUT..."
He goes on to say "we aren’t going to pretend here that all cultures are of equal value or the same."
He goes on to say "we aren’t going to pretend here that all cultures are of equal value or the same."
December 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
It’s just open white supremacy at this point.
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The Times: Weeks of peace talks, revised US proposals, and a Trump envoy’s Kremlin visit failed to sway Putin, he remains committed to conquering Ukraine. The only clear result: Putin no longer fears Trump. Talks widened the rift between Europe and Washington, delighting Moscow.
December 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
The Times: Weeks of peace talks, revised US proposals, and a Trump envoy’s Kremlin visit failed to sway Putin, he remains committed to conquering Ukraine. The only clear result: Putin no longer fears Trump. Talks widened the rift between Europe and Washington, delighting Moscow.
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This is the most consequential story for the 2026 midterms. Yet, I cannot find it anywhere on legacy media. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Sues Six More States in Sweeping Push to Obtain Unredacted Voter Rolls
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
This is the most consequential story for the 2026 midterms. Yet, I cannot find it anywhere on legacy media. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Are we in a game of chicken to see how far a handful of freaks can push things until we bring back consequences and / or guillotines? How have we hyper-normalized them saying this shit out loud in public?
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Alex Karp vows to use his "whole influence" on immigration and defense policy.
gizmodo.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Are we in a game of chicken to see how far a handful of freaks can push things until we bring back consequences and / or guillotines? How have we hyper-normalized them saying this shit out loud in public?