Patrick

Yeah, it keeps going offline and coming back online. I'll look into it.

Luís Montenegro, está a ouvir?

Giving money to both a fascist AND a pedophile. Yikes!

Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in new Epstein files The documents by the estate of convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein were released by Congressional Democrats.

lmao, Musk wasn't on my bingo card

Netanyahu attacks Palestinian recognition as dozens walk out of UN speech Officials and diplomats left the auditorium in protest as the Israeli leader took the stage, leaving large parts of the hall empty.

It's a shame because they had finally scrubbed out that smell of sulfur.

FBI fires agents photographed kneeling during 2020 racial justice protest, AP sources say The FBI has fired agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.

The purge of the federal government continues...

Pokémon did not give permission for ICE video footage The theme song, Ash Ketchum and slogan "Gotta catch 'em all" featured in a US government video.

...and Nintendo is notorious for suing to "protect" its intellectual property.

Pokémon did not give permission for ICE video footage The theme song, Ash Ketchum and slogan "Gotta catch 'em all" featured in a US government video.

...and Nintendo is notorious for suing to "protect" its intellectual property.

Trump says he believes Ukraine can regain all land lost to Russia since 2022 invasion US president claims Russia is in ‘big economic trouble’ as he calls for Nato countries to stop imports of Russian oil

Little known secret: it's actually the Art of the Deal™ to change your position to its exact opposite from one week to the next.

Democratic Socialism? It's More Favorable Than You Think In-depth polling suggests there's little to fear for elected officials that take strong stances on ICE, trans rights, and Gaza

Among Democrats - "Which of the following political figures would you prefer?"

🔴 AOC, Sanders, Mamdani: 53%
⚫️ Schumer, Jeffries, Pelosi: 33%

⚪️ Unsure: 14%

Read it all here -> usapolling.substack.com/p/democratic...

In Russia, the "LGBT movement" was declared "extremist." In the United States, "Antifa" may soon be declared a "terrorist organization." Different contexts, but the exact same anti-democratic bullshit.

Wait, I'm sorry. It passed by unanimous consent?

They couldn't find anymore military bases to rename after Confederates so now they're moving on to the contemporary supremacists.

Kamermeerderheid vindt Antifa terroristische organisatie Een meerderheid in de Tweede Kamer wil dat Nederland, in navolging van de Verenigde Staten, de extreemlinkse beweging Antifa aanmerkt als terroristische organisatie. Een motie daartoe van Lidewij de V...

The far-right majority in the Dutch parliament (BBB-FvD-JA21-PVV-SGP-VVD) has just designated “Antifa” a terrorist organization.

This is a dark day for Dutch democracy and the final nail in the coffin of the VVD as a serious liberal democratic party.

In Russia, the "LGBT movement" was declared "extremist." In the United States, "Antifa" may soon be declared a "terrorist organization." Different contexts, but the exact same anti-democratic bullshit.

Netanyahu: ‘These So-Called Genocide Experts Have Probably Never Committed A Genocide In Their Lives’ JERUSALEM—In response to an independent United Nations inquiry concluding that Israel is committing an ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a defiant...

Netanyahu: ‘These So-Called Genocide Experts Have Probably Never Committed A Genocide In Their Lives’

Scholars in the EU need to recognize that whether we like it or not, our professions are on the front lines against autocratic forces.This is something Russian academia learned in 2022 and many Americans are painfully experiencing right now.The sooner we come to terms with this fact, the better(3/3)

It starts with the claims of 'bias,' then come the 'professor lists' and harassment, and finally, the defunding of programs and universities, attacks on academic independence, lawsuits, harassment by state forces, politicization of higher ed institutions, etc... (2/3)

Disappointing to see so many names and projects I recognize on this list. In country after country, we see the same signs of authoritarianism... (1/3)

This is a grave attack on the First Amendment.

Immigration judge orders Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria “It is no surprise that the Trump administration continues to retaliate against me for my exercise of free speech," Khalil, a former Columbia University grad student, said in a statement.

www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

German extremists charged with planning neo-Nazi state The far-right "Saxon Separatists" are accused of preparing to violently take over a chunk of eastern Germany by organizing paramilitary training and massing weapons and ammunition. German federal prosecutors on Wednesday brought charges against eight suspected members of an far-right extremist group based in the eastern German state of Saxony that was broken up in 2024. The members of the so-called "Saxony Separatists" are said to have expected the imminent collapse of the German state, and were accused of preparing to violently take over chunks of territory in Saxony after what they referred to as "day X." Federal prosecutors charged the eight men with establishment of and membership in a terrorist organization, along with the preparation of a treasonous undertaking, according to German public broadcaster MDR. State based on Nazi ideology After "day X," prosecutors said the group planned to establish an independent state based onNazi ideology, which included "removing" ethnic minorities, along with representatives of the previous state order. Prosecutors said the group's training included target practice and paramilitary exercises, during which, for example, house-to-house combat or night marches and forced marches were practiced. Investigators said searches of premises used by members uncovered knives and machetes, ammunition, combat helmets, camouflage and other equipment. How was the group uncovered? The group's existence became known in November 2024 when it was broken up in a raid by police. The eight defendants were also arrested at the time. According to the federal prosecutor's office, the militant group was founded in early February 2020. It most recently had around 20 members. "Its members are united by a deep rejection of the free democratic basic order of the Federal Republic of Germany," federal prosecutors said in a November 2024 statement. "From the group's point of view, ...

Move on, nothing to see here #Germany #farright

i think leftists who can't accomodate people of faith into their politics are really really making a profound mistake

This is cheaper than deportation as she shoots someone in the back of the head

am officially seeking protection. Subscribe My father was almost assassinated, my dogs were poisoned, and multiple Death Threats & calls for my assassination have been made. @SecRubio @DeputySecState @SeanParnellUSA @PeteHegseth these are few of the many that are calling for my assassination & the assassination of @LauraLoomer The @FBI contacted me but hasn't done anything. @dbongino@FBIDirectorKash They shot President Trump, assassinated Charlie Kirk, and I am a target, just like @Riley Gaines_& anyone that stood up against the left. I am a political candidate with the largest platform in America and I am formally & publicly requesting protection. I am a 26 year old Christian woman who loves America and my life is in danger for speaking the truth, just like Charlie Kirk.

A Twitter Comedy in Two Acts

New Bill Would Give Marco Rubio “Thought Police” Power to Revoke U.S. Passports Secretary of State Marco Rubio has already sought to punish immigrants for speech. New legislation might let him revoke passports from U.S. citizens.

Newly proposed US bill plans to give Marco Rubio the authority to revoke the citizenship of anyone criticizing Israel.

Lol

👏👏👏

Portugal

João Costa provoca André Ventura: "Se o PR for aos Camarões, não é a um festival de marisco" O líder do Chega acusou o Presidente da República de se deslocar à Alemanha para ir a um festival de hambúrgueres, referindo-se à iniciativa Bürgerfest, que na verdade é uma Festa dos Cidadãos, em Ber...

Palate cleanser from the other stuff on the timeline. In PT, André Ventura accused the PM, who is traveling to a pro-EU event called "Bürgerfest" (citizen festival) in Germany, of leaving the country to go to a "hamburger festival."