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all military members … remember what you are fighting for
#EpsteinFiles #TrumpSteinFiles #politics #War #military
Here's a long interview with Hannah Spencer (the new Green Party of England & Wales MP), which among other things confirms the caustic role of the media in this country in trying to smear & discredit progressive politicians;
if you have the time this morning its worth reading, not least of all as it marks a welcome contrast to the sorts of interviews of career politicians that usually grace the media.
#Greens #politics #HannahSpencer
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‘Wow, people were so angry at Labour!’ Green MP Hannah Spencer on politics, plumbing, smears and snobbery
The 34-year-old plumber last month secured the Green party its first byelection victory and a record fifth concurrent MP. She discusses the problem with career politicians – and being screamed at by votersZoe Williams (The Guardian)
Bill Maher Taunts Trump Over Prize Trump Tried To 'Block Me From Getting': 'Thank You!'
#Politics #Comedy #Mediaite #BillMaher #DonaldTrump
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Bill Maher Taunts Trump Over Prize Trump Tried To ‘Block Me From Getting’: ‘Thank You!&# ...
Bill Maher taunted Trump over the Mark Twain prize he was "trying to block me from getting," urging him to show up for the ceremony so Maher could thank him.Tommy Christopher (Mediaite)
Huge crowds take part in London march against the far right – live.
#Politics #London #Protest #News
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Huge crowds take part in London march against the far right – live
Organisers claim half a million people are marching through central London, protesting against the rise of the far rightHamish Mackay (The Guardian)
The last few years I often think I should get into #politics
But then I remember that I don't have patience for bullshit, no connections, no capital and no idea where to start
But still, there is an urge!
Kinda funny, as kid I was sure I would become a farmer
Neither my ex nor our pal could answer - Well, our neighbor said that #Congress could pass "pointed #laws" to correct #SCOTUS but that's not how it works.
#OurPutin #AnotherOrban #NoKings
We’re protesting against desperate foes. We need to become just as desperate.
No Kings Rally Returns March 28
#NoKings #Politics
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Imagine a world where we are expected to not speak out against child murder. Even I notice such posts I make receive only few interactions but let me make this clear: I will not stop talking about it. Children deserve to live! Free Palestine!
#palestine #FreePalestine #children #activism #politics
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Ms. Rachel posts on Instagram: "stop killing kids"
[1st reply]
Respectfully, Ms Rachel, with your reputation as good as it is, do not play the political game!
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Can you imagine being such a shit person that you would tell someone not to speak out about child murder for the sake of their reputation? I hope you are so embarrassed by this](https://friendica.hellquist.eu/photo/preview/640/5504516 "[Headline]
Ms. Rachel posts on Instagram: \"stop killing kids\"
[1st reply]
Respectfully, Ms Rachel, with your reputation as good as it is, do not play the political game!
[2nd reply]
Can you imagine being such a shit person that you would tell someone not to speak out about child murder for the sake of their reputation? I hope you are so embarrassed by this")
Liam Byrne has a good line on populism:
'Populism today is not simply a movement of grievance. It is a venture, with investors and revenue models. It thrives on the same forces that have reshaped global finance: speed, scale, opacity and the monetising of volatility....
[And] they are incentivised to keep countries in a permanent state of agitation. When volatility becomes the product, calm becomes the enemy'!
Populism is essentially disaster capitalism
... und wann begreifen die #CDU Wähler dass die #Union nix für Arbeitnehmer übrig hat???
P.s. erst wird Care Arbeit als Luxusfreizeit benannt und nun streicht man die Krankenversicherung dieser Frauen - Arbeitsanreiz 🤮
Aber wählt ruhig weiter das zweit übelste für Euch.
.... und zur SPD fällt mir nur ein, ihr verkauft gerade Eure Seele - so kommt ihr nicht aus Eurem Tief raus.
#germany
#deutschland
#politics
#Politik
CALLING TRUMP'S BLUFF!
Trump says he'll likely hold phone talks with Iran today and claims they both want to make a deal.
HOWEVER......
Iranian Foreign Minister says there are no talks with the United States, claims President Trump's statements are an attempt to lower energy prices and buy time for military plans.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #iranwar
More at @Free_Press
#Palantir extends reach into British state as it gets access to sensitive #FCA data | Palantir | The Guardian
What one Earth is the government thinking giving #PeterThiel and his cronies access to such sensitive data? Nothing good can come out of this.
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#UK #Politics #Privacy #DataProtection
Palantir extends reach into British state as it gets access to sensitive FCA data
Exclusive: Allowing US tech firm to analyse intelligence in name of tackling fraud raises fresh concerns over privacyRobert Booth (The Guardian)
If you are sitting in the UK, looking across at the Tangerine Tyrant's bypassing of democratic scrutiny by using a wide range of executive orders, and thinking 'well thank god that won't happen here'.... think again.
As @davidallengreen points out, an incoming illiberal or autocratic leader can use differently named but similarly functioning aspects of the British (unwritten) constitution to do pretty much the same.
You have been warned!
#politics #constitution #UK
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The prospect of “executive orders” being used by an incoming illiberal government
Spring Equinox, 2026 * Hello and welcome to The Empty City blog, the new name of which is explained here. * Last weekend there was a news article about the Reform party which contained this passage…The Empty City
Want to know why most people don't think the UK economy is working for them?
That real household income has been stagnant for a decade might have something to do with it...
(And don't forget these real levels have taken inflation into account *but* such adjustment doesn't include house prices which continue to climb as a multiple of wages, making one aspect of economic life seem less & less affordable).
This is why Zack Polanski's message on the economy has traction!
Featured story: "It didn’t take long before Tammy Fogle, the leader of our local Moms for Liberty group, issued 27 book challenges. She had no children attending our schools, but SB 13 had opened the door for her." texasobserver.org/abilene-isd-…
#censorship #library #education #schools #politics #USpol #fascism #books #bookstodon #Texas #news
How a High School Librarian in Abilene Fought Back Against Moms for Liberty
I entered this profession just as the storm clouds of the current book-banning push were starting to gather; now I’m in the middle of it.Kalyn Gensic (The Texas Observer)
Masterful gambit, sir.
They’ll never see it coming!
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#war #iran #trump #uspol #politics
US lifts sanctions on Iranian oil at sea in bid to ease supply pressures
Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says move will bring 140m barrels to market but insists Tehran will not benefitGuardian staff reporter (The Guardian)
ICYMI I wrote Strider on Genesis for Quarantine Control on @damagecontrolblog. @Dio_Senrab took a much needed break and shared a Hasan Minhaj video. CWTyger talked about Rooster Fighter. Check us out!
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Quarantine Control #311: Rooster Stride
We should all be doing that, to be fair.DC Staff (Damage Control Blog)
“It’s pretty facially an attempt to mollify the White House post Charlie Kirk’s assassination. … What I’m seeing is the unfettered use of these very powerful tools and these very powerful statutes, absent any sort of norms or guardrails that normally would be in place to guard against overreach.” texasobserver.org/prairieland-…
#Law #Trump #NorthTexas #politics #USpol #news #FreeSpeech #activism #ICE #antifa
How the Prairieland 'Antifa' Verdict Threatens the Anti-Trump Resistance
Last week's convictions related to a July 4 ICE detention center demonstration raise red flags about the right to protest. “This can happen to you, and if they can do it to you, they will.”Steven Monacelli (The Texas Observer)
Trump has a $1 1/2 Trillion dollar deficit so far in 2026.... Now he wants to add another $200 Billion!
Secretary of Defense Hegseth confirms Pentagon is seeking $200 billion for war with Iran.
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Breaking #BreakingNews
North Korean's 100k fake IT workers net $500M a year for Kim
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#tech #technology #news #technews #security #privacy #politics #northkorea
North Korea's 100,000-strong fake IT worker army rake in $500M a year for Kim Jong Un
: Researchers map full org chart of the scam from dodgy recruiters to helpful Western collaboratorsDan Robinson (The Register)
GB News is the propaganda arm of Reform UK Ltd, giving the Fascist Frog & his colleagues a free run through or around media guidelines & restrictions on politically biased broadcasting.
The UK Govt. has the means to do something about this via OfCom but does not... leaving us to draw our own conclusions about the manner in which Reform is being allowed to reshape the UK's political landscape.
Enough is enough (and has been for some time!)
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Screen scandal: How Ofcom lets GB News get away with it - The New World
SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: A channel constantly breaking the rules has effectively become Reform TV, while our useless state regulator does nothingThe New World
Don’t tell me you’re surprised.
The FBI is buying Americans’ location data
#politics #Tech
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The FBI is buying Americans’ location data
In a hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee, the FBI director admitted that the agency is turning to data brokers to get around warrant requirements.Gaby Del Valle (The Verge)
New from Dylan Baddour of Inside Climate News: “If we get to the point where we have to declare a Level 1 #Water Emergency, we need to be ready for that and we have no precedent to follow. There’s no manual, there’s no video.” texasobserver.org/corpus-chris…
#environment #ClimateChange #Texas #GulfCoast #news #politics #USpol #drought
Corpus Christi Cuts Timeline to Disaster as Abbott Issues Emergency Orders
The governor’s office said the city’s two main reservoirs could dry up by May, much sooner than previous timelines. But authorities still offer no plan for curtailment of water use.Dylan Baddour (The Texas Observer)
Tech IS politics. Tim Cook manages a company that rivals small nation's economies. He's one of the most effective politicians of the modern age, and Apple pours money into marketing and lobbying efforts. Apple has tremendous influence over governments, and appeals against regulations.
Apple is a political bully and Tim Cook is a liar.
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#tech #technews #politics #apple #business #technology #timcook
Tim Cook reacts to Trump relationship criticism: 'I'm not political'
Tim Cook discussed his political stance on "Good Morning America," saying he focuses on policy over politics.Jordan Hart (Business Insider)
Daily Beast:
Trump Goes on Wild Rant as Irish PM Struggles Not to Laugh
Trump reignited one of his favorite grievances, and the Irish prime minister could barely stifle his laughter at the absurdity.
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin could barely keep a straight face as President Donald Trump launched a rant about one of his signature complaints: windmills.
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#News #Politics #Democracy #Democrats #Trump #Ireland #Environment #ClimateChange
Trump Goes on Wild Rant as Irish PM Struggles Not to Laugh
President Donald Trump reignited one of his favorite grievances, and the Irish prime minister could barely stifle his laughter at the absurdity.Annabella Rosciglione (The Daily Beast)
