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@Babouc โŒ๐Ÿ‘‘ - Jerry Wechsler

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โค๏ธ my wife Suzy Kim, daughter HyeYoung Choi; โค๏ธ my small coterie of amiable subversives in Europe, Asia, America. โค๏ธ Yeats, Austen, Brahms; Loreena McKennitt, Ella & Billie. โค๏ธ Les Enfants du Paradis, Seven Samurai, O Lucky Man, Cloud Atlas, Casablanca

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Someone looking at all this with a cold eye might say that Miller and Hegseth are seeking control over the power ministries before a Vance ally invokes the 25th Amendment.

06.10.2025 20:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2707    ๐Ÿ” 847    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 143    ๐Ÿ“Œ 83
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Greta Thunberg speaks to the press after being released from illegal detainment in Israel: "I could talk for a very, very long time about our mistreatment and abuses in our imprisonment. Trust me, but that is not the story.โ€

06.10.2025 19:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4070    ๐Ÿ” 1584    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 108    ๐Ÿ“Œ 136

Last year they claimed โ€œillegalsโ€ were voting, without any evidence.

They used fear mongering to push for voter suppression laws.

Now they claim โ€œillegalsโ€ are getting free healthcare, again without any evidence.

So they can make healthcare unaffordable for millions of Americans.

Enough.

06.10.2025 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12974    ๐Ÿ” 4188    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 349    ๐Ÿ“Œ 151
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The future of Moldova is in Europe! ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฉ

On this historic step forward, the people of Moldova have chosen the path of democracy, hope and opportunities.

They have chosen Europe.

Europa este Moldova. Moldova este Europa.

29.09.2025 07:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 733    ๐Ÿ” 149    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13    ๐Ÿ“Œ 13

I will go into NYC and meet a friend and march together. We need at least ten million in the streets.

06.10.2025 20:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Elected but Not Seated, Grijalva Waits to Sign Epstein Petition

My constituents want me to get to work but House Republicans are more concerned about protecting the Epstein files.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/u...

06.10.2025 18:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 726    ๐Ÿ” 286    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 38    ๐Ÿ“Œ 23
NEW: Judge issues a SECOND restraining order against Trump in a Sunday night emergency hearing.
YouTube video by MSW Media NEW: Judge issues a SECOND restraining order against Trump in a Sunday night emergency hearing.

Watch @annabower.bsky.social @klasfeldreports.com and me as we just emerge from listening to the Portland emergency hearing on the National Guard: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG8o...

06.10.2025 18:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 672    ๐Ÿ” 179    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 15    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards. We respect the law when reporting the news. We advocate for journalistsโ€™ rights. We protect and defend press freedom and the First Amendment. We respect our colleagues, our sources and the communities we cover. Accuracy: We aim to be accurate in our reporting 100 percent of the time. If we establish that our reporting is flawed, we take prompt action to correct or clarify the mistake. Fairness: We report the news with an open mind. We aim to give the subject(s) of our original reporting an opportunity to comment before publication.

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2/ Here are the editorial guidelines for MSNow:

To be clear, CBS News also abides by strict editorial guidelines. (You can read those here: www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-new...) But the new boss at CBS is not a journalist & has a history partisan, fact free work.

06.10.2025 16:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 70    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A federal judge has ordered a hearing to determine whether the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia stems from a vindictive prosecution, citing evidence that it may be. Thank you!

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www.upi.com South Korea's Lee calls for North to consider separated family reunions - UPI.com

South Korea's Lee calls for North to consider separated family reunions

03.10.2025 09:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yom Kippur is a day of reflection, of forgiveness, of restoration. This year, may we all pray for a better, kinder, more peaceful future.

Wishing all who observe across the five boroughs and the world a meaningful, easy fast. Gโ€™mar chatimah tovah.

01.10.2025 20:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8052    ๐Ÿ” 1077    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 56    ๐Ÿ“Œ 28

Raphael should have listened to Mr. Mamdaniโ€™s beautiful Rosh Hashanah message. But Mr. Cruz is deaf, dumb, and crimed.

01.10.2025 22:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yom Kippur, in the midst of so much that betrays the high holy days, as well as every religion practiced or preached by people of good will.

Iโ€™d say that itโ€™s appropriate โ€ฆ the human race has so much to atone for.

Sadly, I think the chances for sincere remorse and redemption remain slim.

01.10.2025 22:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Opinion | The Real Stakes of the Shutdown

NY Times Editorial Board:

โ€œPresident Trump is seeking to deprive millions of Americans of their health insurance, and Senate Democrats are refusing to acquiesce.โ€

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/o...

01.10.2025 18:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think the Dems are finally starting to stir and react to the demented chaos. Some more than others, as is always the case.

01.10.2025 13:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The president is insane.

30.09.2025 19:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My friend in Bucharest is so very happy !
I am, too.
The Overton Window may very well be slowly inching back towards ... sanity.

29.09.2025 19:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yes on 50 โ€“ย The Election Rigging Response Act Trump and Texas Republicans are moving to rig the 2026 election โ€” and other GOP states are joining in. If Californians donโ€™t act now, they could seize Congress no matter how we vote.

We must push back in every way possible & the best way is with our vote. VOTE YES ON PROP 50, California

& if you're not in CA, volunteer or donate at stopelectionrigging.com

29.09.2025 07:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trumpโ€™s Argentina bailout enriches one well-connected billionaire A $20 billion taxpayer-funded rescue package for Argentina is a gift for a hedge fund manager with personal and professional ties to the Treasury Secretary

"Trumpโ€™s Argentina bailout enriches one well-connected billionaire

A $20 billion taxpayer-funded rescue package for Argentina is a gift for a hedge fund manager with personal and professional ties to the Treasury Secretary"

@juddlegum.bsky.social for @popular.info

29.09.2025 13:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 557    ๐Ÿ” 347    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 43    ๐Ÿ“Œ 46
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Russian Meddling Fails to Swing a Pivotal Election in Europe

Wedged between Romania and Ukraine, it is strategically important as the war in Ukraine rages on. The vote had also become a referendum on Europe versus Russia, with Moldovans choosing which vision of their future to embrace.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/w...

29.09.2025 12:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And the pendulum continues to swing back towards sanity.
Thank you to every Moldovan patriot.
We hear you. We in NYC will elect Zohran Mamdani mayor, and he will make Brad Lander Deputy Mayor, so we will have a Muslim and a Jew at the top of city government, working as partners and progressives.

28.09.2025 21:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€œIt is now clear: even w votes still to be counted, Moldova has chosen Europe. @sandumaiamd & PAS are heading to a decisive majority. A victory for the European spirit in Eastern Europe & a hard lesson for Putin. Free citizens choose democracy, free citizens choose Europeโ€
@sandrogozi.bsky.social

28.09.2025 20:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 74    ๐Ÿ” 15    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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Rezultate preliminare

Preliminary results from the Moldovan electoral commission show the Russian stooges having done poorly. If these results continue, this is incredibly good news.

pv.cec.md/preliminare

28.09.2025 20:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 301    ๐Ÿ” 56    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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79. American citizen.

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Missouri's Governor just signed the GOP's illegal map. It will now be sued.

28.09.2025 21:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19303    ๐Ÿ” 5247    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 578    ๐Ÿ“Œ 200
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La Namibie envoie des renforts militaires pour combattre un important incendie dans lโ€™une des plus grandes rรฉserves animaliรจres dโ€™Afrique Alors que le feu continue de progresser, lโ€™origine de lโ€™incendie reste inconnue et les autoritรฉs redoutent des consรฉquences durables pour la faune et les communautรฉs locales.

La Namibie envoie des renforts militaires pour combattre un important incendie dans lโ€™une des plus grandes rรฉserves animaliรจres dโ€™Afrique

28.09.2025 20:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

We WILL elect Mamdani.

28.09.2025 19:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What about Vermont?

28.09.2025 00:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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