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Europe: โค๏ธ of democracy The truly democratic nations must coalesce around the EU as equals, standard setters and standard bearers for freedom, democracy, equality & rule of law. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต โœŠ US is not a democracy, our ally or a reliable business partner

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Tell Your Reps: Support Truth and Healing! The continued discoveries of mass graves of Indigenous children at boarding schools in North America make it very clear that itโ€™s long past time to confront the genocide of Indigenous People on Turtle...

The continued discoveries of mass graves of Indigenous children at boarding schools in North America make it very clear that itโ€™s long past time to confront the genocide of Indigenous People on Turtle Island. action.lakotalaw.org/action/truth...

06.03.2026 05:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I think we can all agreeโ€ฆ

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Today, Michelle and I are proud to announce that we will be hosting the dedication ceremony for the Obama Presidential Center on June 18th in Chicago, and welcoming the public on June 19th.

We canโ€™t wait for you to visit. Go to obama.org to learn more.

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WHAT ABOUT US? Explore how analogies enhance understanding and creativity, enabling everyone to connect ideas across disciplines, not just the greatest minds.

Want to unlock your inner genius? This series on Polymaths explore a non-zero-sum approach to innovation. The third and final part dropped today! #Polymath #Genius #Descartes #Newton #Musk #CrossPollination #TransferableSkills #Fails #Success #Obsidian

24.01.2026 21:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 79    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The big difference is that paying fair, progressive taxes for the inestimable benefits you cite, is overwhelmingly beneficial. For both the individual and the society.

06.03.2026 17:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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THOMAS MASSIE U.S. REPRESENTATIVE [R] KY-04 $0.00 REJECTS AIPAC via fec.gov 10/20/25 @TRACKAIPAC

And his words match up with his actions in this case. VERY rare these days

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The ayatollah is the religious leader and the supreme political power.

Like medieval England.The king was also head of the church. His word was law and the word of god.

The middle east brings money, oil, monarchies and intolerance together in one place.

Ideal playground for authoritarians.

06.03.2026 09:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Al Jazeera investigation: Iran girlsโ€™ school targeting likely โ€˜deliberateโ€™ Al Jazeera investigation raises questions over deadliest single attack of war that killed 165 schoolgirls and staff.

It is looking more like the US did bomb the girlsโ€™ school. This is thorough investigative reporting. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/...

06.03.2026 08:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sickening.

Religious people are always the least tolerant.

Loudly & aggressively with war & proselytising or quietly by their voting and funding, they are ALL actively trying to force their worldview on the rest of us

Iran: โ€œMuslimโ€
US/Maga: โ€œChristian/whiteโ€

Both led by radicals.
Both evil.

06.03.2026 09:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Anyone that believes this bullshit to me falls in the same category as Maga.
Stop trying to force religion into everyday life. Religion is supposed to be a choice.

06.03.2026 01:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Quite likely, but no worse than Google.

We shouldnโ€™t expect something for nothing - as you say, there is no such thing.

The โ€˜freeโ€™ schooling, health care etc. we get in Ireland is not free - we are taxed for it, and rightly so. Progressive taxes distribute the burden evenly so the rich pay more.

06.03.2026 08:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fair point, of course. We in Europe have little time for the ๐ŸŠ๐Ÿ’ฉ and those around him, but thr problem is deeper than ChatGPT.

The US political system is based on corruption - money is expected to be spent โ€˜supportingโ€™ politicians, by design!! Thatโ€™s not democratic. The whole system needs reform.

04.03.2026 23:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I wonder if thatโ€™s why Apple is working with Gemini?

04.03.2026 22:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We disagree, but Iโ€™m glad your faith seems to do you good. The world is full of differences and thatโ€™s ok!

04.03.2026 21:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Its freeโ€ฆ whatโ€™s to give up?

04.03.2026 20:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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BREAKING: New York City reports the lowest levels of shootings, shooting victims, and murders ever recorded for the first two months of a year. Major crime is down nearly 8% citywide, burglary hit a record low, and retail theft dropped 25%

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๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

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God may, if it exists despite all evidence to the contrary, bless the christian right wingers, but sensible pragmatic human beings are not going to thank you for anything the lunatic you put in office doesโ€ฆ

04.03.2026 17:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Seems like the media should at least express some curiosity about this.

open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...

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