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Peter Konieczko

@sandboxpete.bsky.social

I like politics, chess, Bridge, Cribbage, JavaScript, and math.

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On a lighter note, good roasting Chancellor Merz!

Germany's leader will have a good after-dinner speaking career when he leaves office, judging by his Trump impression and take-down!

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I guess Hegseth is trying to communicate that DEI and Trans aren’t worthy of inclusion. Actually, I think the Scouts aren’t worthy of these people who Hegseth is trying to exclude. I can’t wait for the day these truly evil monsters in this fascist administration are dropkicked out the door.

27.02.2026 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Maybe it’s a bad idea to put people in charge of government who are eager for the rapture.

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WE MUST SCRUPULOUSLY GUARD THE CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OF ALL CITIZENS, WHATEVER THEIR BACKGROUND.
WE MUST REMEMBER THAT ANY OPPRESSION, ANY INJUSTICE, ANY HATRED, IS A WEDGE DESIGNED TO ATTACK OUR CIVILIZATION

WE MUST SCRUPULOUSLY GUARD THE CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES OF ALL CITIZENS, WHATEVER THEIR BACKGROUND. WE MUST REMEMBER THAT ANY OPPRESSION, ANY INJUSTICE, ANY HATRED, IS A WEDGE DESIGNED TO ATTACK OUR CIVILIZATION

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The β€œPeace President”!

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bsky.app/profile/ldog...

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Sean Duffy Gets Blunt History Lesson After Bragging About Trump Having 'Best Cabinet' Since Founding Fathers

Wrong again, Sean.

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Screenshot of an X post by Jonathan Karl reporting that President Trump said the U.S. had identified possible candidates to take over Iran, but they were killed in an initial attack. The quoted statement says the attack β€œknocked out most of the candidates” and that those previously considered are now dead.

Screenshot of an X post by Jonathan Karl reporting that President Trump said the U.S. had identified possible candidates to take over Iran, but they were killed in an initial attack. The quoted statement says the attack β€œknocked out most of the candidates” and that those previously considered are now dead.

Well this isn't good. So just let it all descend into chaos?

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Steve Schmidt: More Americans Will Die For Nothing
YouTube video by The Warning with Steve Schmidt Steve Schmidt: More Americans Will Die For Nothing

Trump has broken his promise again and started another war in the Middle East. I warn that there is no plan and that Trump will bear the responsibility for American lives lost.

youtu.be/rQpiK7DPB_E

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Push from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack Iran President Trump launched a wide-ranging attack on Iran after weeks-long lobbying by an unusual pair of U.S. allies in the Middle East: Israel and Saudi Arabia.

What happened to "America First"?

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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Grieving for the four American service members known so far to have been killed in action, and praying for the families of these patriots who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

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Gaza's ceasefire had momentum. Now, some fear a new war in Iran will distract the world Palestinians fear new lack of access to food and other basic necessities from the outside world.

Some Palestinians say they fear the widening war sparked by U.S. and Israeli attacks against Iran could overshadow the fragile situation in Gaza. https://to.pbs.org/4u4rPcL

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Losing the War on Truth Iran and what to make of it

Trump seems lost as to which lie he wants to tell. We are in a war on truth; but truth can win – if it finds friends.
snyder.substack.com/p/losing-the...

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Screenshot of a New York Times article by energy reporter Rebecca F. Elliott dated March 1, 2026, stating that oil prices rose as much as 13 percent when markets opened amid widening conflict in the Middle East. The excerpt notes international oil prices had already climbed about 20 percent this year, briefly crossing $82 a barrel before retreating.

Screenshot of a New York Times article by energy reporter Rebecca F. Elliott dated March 1, 2026, stating that oil prices rose as much as 13 percent when markets opened amid widening conflict in the Middle East. The excerpt notes international oil prices had already climbed about 20 percent this year, briefly crossing $82 a barrel before retreating.

It turns out the President does sometimes have a big say in the price of oil.

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Macron says France will increase its nuclear arsenal, allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies Macron says the new strategy will "provide for the temporary deployment of elements of our strategic air forces to allied countries."

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday that France will increase its nuclear arsenal and for the first time allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries, in a new strategy aimed at strengthening Europe's independence. https://to.pbs.org/4rbFhcf

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Labor Secretary Is a Rare Presence at Department in Turmoil

β€œOver the past few weeks we’ve learned that not only is she not doing her job, she’s embroiling the department in scandal and possible criminal activity. It’s frankly embarrassing...”

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/02/u...

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World reacts as U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran sprawl into regional war Nations will have the chance for more say as international groups convene in urgent calls and meetings, after the U.N. Security Council gathered in emergency session on Saturday, hours after strikes b...

A shaken world reacted with anger and confusion β€” and more involvement than expected, in some cases β€” Monday as the coordinated U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran over the weekend sprawled into a regional war. https://to.pbs.org/4cj9MsU

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www.startribune.com/judge-orders...

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In other words, they knew who they needed to protect and, like Kash Patel did, insisted that there was simply no sex trafficking evidence. A cover-up of massive proportions.

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"The Peace President."

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169 people killed, including women and children, after insurgents raid a village in a remote area of South Sudan The killings are part of an escalating wave of violence gripping South Sudan as government forces loyal to President Salva Kiir battle armed men believed to be loyal to opposition leader Riek Machar.

At least 169 people were killed after insurgents raided a village in a remote area of South Sudan, a local official said Monday. It's the latest bout of sporadic violence that has left the country teetering on the verge of full-blown civil war. https://to.pbs.org/3MSJ7sI

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New records show Florida officials burned more than $1.2 million per day on 'Alligator Alcatraz' Last August, the Florida Division of Emergency Management requested a $1.49 billion grant from the federal government, underscoring the staggering scale of spending of taxpayer dollars on federal immi...

New records show Florida officials burned more than $1.2 million per day on β€˜Alligator Alcatraz’

Florida initially sought $1.4 billion from the feds for Alligator Alcatraz.

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Judges in a Trump stronghold condemn ICE tactics β€œIf the government may simply seize someone without due process, there is no check on its ability to seize anyone,” one judge wrote.

β€œ'If the government may simply seize someone without due process, there is no check on its ability to seize anyone,' the judge wrote...”

www.politico.com/news/2026/03...

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WATCH: Trump honors three U.S. Army soldiers in Medal of Honor ceremony, addresses Iran attacks President Donald Trump recognized three U.S. Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House on Monday, with two of the commendations being awarded posthumously.

President Donald Trump recognized three U.S. Army soldiers with the Medal of Honor at the White House on Monday, with two of the commendations being awarded posthumously. https://to.pbs.org/4l9UrgQ

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I predict this man has a very bright future.

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Congratulations, pal.

#WellDeserved

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Exclusive | Trump Administration to Drop Defense of Law Firm Sanctions The Justice Department is expected to drop its appeals of four trial-court rulings that struck down the president’s actions against Jenner & Block, WilmerHale, Perkins Coie, and Susman Godfrey.

Trump administration realizes it cannot defend the indefensible extortion orders against law firms.
www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...

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Tell Congress: Stop Trump's war with Iran. Now. The United States is now at war with Iran. A single personβ€”Donald J. Trumpβ€”has started a war with Iran without the con

The Constitution does not give a president the unilateral power to drag the U.S. into a military conflict. Congress must stop Trump and his march towards what could be another endless war.

Tell Congress today: No more forever wars. Stop Trump's war with Iran. Now.

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