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@richo98119.bsky.social

Cat servant, ex-engineer, and a student of history, economics, and behavior. Leans right, but not a fan of wanna-be autocrats or incompetent delusional "leaders". Go Huskies!

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Any movie with Sean Bean as the villain will rank right up there.

10.07.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Biblical grounds, huh? Not because he's an absolute utter shit?

10.07.2025 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Does this include those who continue to support this deranged administration?

10.07.2025 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

As per OEC, Brazil has a trade deficit with the US ($37B exports and $40B imports). Also, this represents 1.6% and 1.7% of their GDP, so no wonder they told Trump to get stuffed.

10.07.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Every so slightly modifying the great Dorothy Parker: "You can lead a whore to culture but you can't make him think."

10.07.2025 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What on earth could they attach Poland with? They've churned through much of the left over Soviet gear, and that, um, didn't exactly shine on the battlefields of Ukraine.

08.07.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A dinner guaranteed to cause indigestion, regardless of the skill of the chef.

08.07.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tunisia (TUN) Exports, Imports, and Trade Partners | The Observatory of Economic Complexity Find the latest trade statistics and economic complexity data for Tunisia.

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They buy soybeans, planes/helicopters, petroleum gas and coke, and manufactured goods.

07.07.2025 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, and of that $925M they sell to us, $206M is olive oil. I guess we gotta protect our domestic production.

07.07.2025 23:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, this is effective. Tunisia has a trade deficit of $238M with a total trade with the US of $1.612B (2023, source OEC). This is 0.033% of our total annual trade.

Bullying, pure and simple. Kicking a poor country because the big ones are ignoring Trump.

07.07.2025 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Why on earth would any rational country trust the US ever again? AUKUS cost Australia damaged relations with France due to cancelled sub contracts. Now the deal is being reviewed, leaving Australia with NOTHING.

The US is like Delta House. "Face it Australia, you fucked up. You trusted us."

07.07.2025 23:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh for goodness sakes. Bosnia exports $160M to the US, and imports $429M (2023 source: OEC). They should be putting tariffs on us! Not to mention, this is 0.012% of US trade. I'm sure the President of BIH is bewildered to be getting a letter like this for such a little amount.

07.07.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If it is anything like its namesake, it will reboot every week without accomplishing anything.

16.06.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Who's he saluting? The poor guy across the road, apparently self isolating?

16.06.2025 00:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Perhaps Putin and Kim can offer some advice.

16.06.2025 00:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Did that officer nudge him awake?

16.06.2025 00:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I would say that is is proof that God was busy with other things.

Although, I do wish she had taken some time for a little downpour.

16.06.2025 00:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Actually, he can salute. He is the Commander in Chief, and as such is America's highest ranking military officer.

However, he should learn how to do it correctly.

16.06.2025 00:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

In Seattle, we had 100k protesters. The police at the end reported, "not a single broken window".

We need this momentum to continue.

15.06.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Her questions during arguments are fascinating. Thoughtful, thought provoking, and drilling into the heart of the matter. I don't agree with all of her rulings (of course), but she's not a robotic conservative like others. I can't wait to see how she rules on the Birthright citizenship case.

15.06.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like he's poking his eye. The man can't even salute correctly.

15.06.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Just pathetic. Once again, Putin is playing Trump.

Putin doesn't give a fig about anything in this conflict except that it might interrupt deliveries of the Shahid drone. How will Putin continue killing Ukrainian civilians if he can't get his Iranian drones?

15.06.2025 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How terrible it must be to not have a curiosity, to think that time spent reading is a waste.

Of course, he'll get his comeuppance. If the queries he's posing are so simple they only take two minutes, how will he afford coffee after the models improve?

15.06.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"How can you spend $80M and fumble the basics"

Have you seen this administration in action? They fumble the basics consistently and reliably. The fact they only wasted $80M must count as a success for this lot.

15.06.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sadly, we probably will start to know those who have had polio.

15.06.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This makes me proud. A huge number of Americans showed up across the country for No Kings, and a piddling number showed up for the wanna-be king.

I just feel sorry for the Army and the troops. Their birthday should not have been politicized.

15.06.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is playing so perfectly into Trump's hands, it makes me almost wonder who started them.

This will put MAGA firmly back onto Trump's side after the cracks with Musk, and will push the Family Feud off to the side.

08.06.2025 00:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

I was in Husky Stadium for that game. I couldn't speak for days afterwards.

You could tell they were rattled by the noise. Miami was arrogant and swaggering during warmups. That did not last long.

06.06.2025 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I suspect the Chancellor has actually read history, not watched cartoons.

06.06.2025 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What, whilst waiting for more "facts" about murdered children?

Since anything Jones says is demonstrably false, this must mean there are pictures in the Epstein file.

06.06.2025 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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