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history and theory of architecture - architectural historian / author - working with Leuven University Press on an edited volume about reconstruction of religious buildings in 20th and 21st century Europe, - [he/him/his]

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En dat gaat hem lukken: bedrijven en beleggers zijn nu al zo in paniek, die mannen laten zich weer met gemak over de tafel trekken door die geschminkte schreeuwer. Beleggers en bedrijfsleven hebben geen ballen

03.04.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

European here - where is the action, where is the resistance in the US? I've seen very weak politicians. I've haven't seen protests that match those we see in Istanbul or Belgrade or Budapest. My guess: the majority of americans support this madness

03.04.2025 08:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Bedankt beleggers. Dat jullie geen ruggegraat hebben was al veel langer bekend, maar dat jullie de wereld nu alweer in een grote economische crisis duwen, dat begint stilaan te vervelen. Hopelijk worden de fouten van 2008 niet herhaalt en worden bedrijven niet gered.

03.04.2025 07:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In other words, the Federation will bow, will lay down on the floor and kiss the feet of the orange emperor. I have always said it: politicians should not be afraid of entrepreneurs, they should be very tough on them: at the end of the day, entrepreneurs bow. Hope our politicians learn

03.04.2025 07:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sweet dreams!

03.04.2025 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sleep well and have fun in the United Stalinist States of America!

02.04.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Zet die ploat af...

26.03.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

replying my answer by posing a question... not showing your name or a profile photo of a person... Pretending not to know why some people no longer want to support Mr Musk's cars...The last time our parliament was stormed by an angry mob that didn't approve of the election result was ... never.

26.03.2025 22:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I wonder why... tell me, truth finder, why are people targeting only one brand of the many that build electric vehicles - people are not angry at BYD or Citroen or Opel or Fiat or Polestar - but they are mad at Mr Musk - why is that, truth finder?

26.03.2025 10:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

These schoolboys think they know all and have no idea how much they still need to learn. Potentially dangerous, they could without realising it start WW3

26.03.2025 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Europeans understand that these schoolboys have just made things worse for everyone. And the real solution is so simple: a sovereign Palestinian State recognised by Israel and the USA.

26.03.2025 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

European here - perhaps the most shocking thing was that various security and defense experts in various European countries agreed on one thing: amateurs, acting like schoolboys, unfamiliar with even the most basic of knowledge.
These schoolboys could start WW3 without realising it.

26.03.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For historians of the 20th century, this all sounds too familiar. It is hardly surprising the Yale professor and author of 'How propaganda works' and 'How fascism works' has recently moved to Canada.

26.03.2025 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is getting dangerous, these people could ignite WW3 without noticing.

26.03.2025 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Probably the adults are preparing a special place where the schoolboys can play

26.03.2025 09:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

European here - I remember a time when Americans were laughing at us Europeans because of the strikes and protests. Now we in Europe are amazes you Americans show no empathy and no action, and just surrender. First the GOP, than Congress, now even universities surrender to Stalinism 2.0

25.03.2025 08:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No one accuses the far right of being honest and consistent. - well done Americans for making this second (!) Trump administration possible.

25.03.2025 08:21 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’ll deport you if we have evidence against you, and if we do not On an extraordinary witness statement by the US government

The logic of witch-hunts and slave trading are evident in the Trump administration’s justification of its deportations, writes @davidallengreen.bsky.social.
www.prospectmagazine...

23.03.2025 07:00 β€” πŸ‘ 100    πŸ” 61    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 10

Somehow reminiscent of the Ant-fascist protection wall that the GDR erected in 1961 to 'preserve' peace and 'protect' its citizens

23.03.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Trump entourage is a better advocate for the russian narrative than the russians have been in the past decade - probably this unique blend of ignorance and arrogance that typifies so many people in the US

23.03.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

No one was voiced the Russian narrative better than Witkoff, not even Russians could do that without bursting into laughter

23.03.2025 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I do know the Wassily chair - when I was a student of architecture, one of my best friends had two old ones in his room, so I have become quite familiar with them. They are excellent to sit in while drinking coffee and discussing architecture and society πŸ˜‡

19.03.2025 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

European here - perhaps what is striking me most is that Americans do not have too much empathy, as Elon Musk suggests, but the opposite.

19.03.2025 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The narcissism was pointed out by several early in Trump's first presidency - but this is an interesting analysis that may explain some of Trumps actions of the past weeks.
In any case, a volatile person that is potentially a threat to security in this world.

16.03.2025 09:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Its was Hungary's national day - but demonstrations against Orban have been increasing in Budapest since last year (failing economy, rising inflation, child abuse cover-up story) - and next year there are the parliamentary elections.

16.03.2025 09:09 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Orban government has changed over the years from a christian-democrat party (aligned with Angela Merkel) to an extremist right-wing party (aligned with Donald Trump).
But of course what makes people move is the failing economy and rising inflation

16.03.2025 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

European here - the problem in your country isn't empathy, as Musks seems to suggest, but the opposite. I am amazed how few Americans come out in the street and protest.

16.03.2025 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

or just very naive and indifferent

15.03.2025 22:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is getting very peculiar. The love these two nations show for their former overlord is worrying

14.03.2025 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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10.03.2025 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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