Lasha Katsia is wearing a T-shirt in support of his brother, journalist Nika Katsia, who was also arrested in connection with the #GeorgiaProtests. Police planted drugs in his pockets. 1/2
Lasha Katsia is wearing a T-shirt in support of his brother, journalist Nika Katsia, who was also arrested in connection with the #GeorgiaProtests. Police planted drugs in his pockets. 1/2
Today has been a bit of a rough day today so it’s especially warm to receive your support , David . Diakuiu ❤️🩹
Shame on the courts for going along with the pernicious fiction that American national security required stripping employees of union protections
Air defense systems were activated again in Russia’s Rostov region and Taganrog due to UAV threats. Monitoring channels report drone activity across the area, with interceptions underway. Explosions are heard.
* BESSENT: WE MAY DECLARE NATIONAL HOUSING EMERGENCY IN THE FALL @bloomberg.com
IOW, "ethnic cleansing", which we fought in Bosnia...
I remember early November 2023. I think I was the first person on US mainstream media, while at MSNBC/Peacock, to say the G-word on TV. On my show. It was seen as hugely controversial then. It's controversial no longer. It's undeniable, irrefutable, the consensus view.
NEW: Mercenary spyware is coming to the US. ICE just quietly unsuspended their contract with spyware maker #Paragon. Remember them? Caught earlier this year being used to hack Italian journalists. This is bad, let's talk about how we got here 1/ jackpoulson.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
All humans make costly errors. Fallen folk tend to do that...
Sorry, Roger Moore and the various car chases are the nadir of the saga...
I will gladly put this up to a vote. I agree that YOLT was...shall we say...culturally insensitive about Japanese people. But Live and Let Die is basically Bond in a very bad Blaxploitation flick. "Names is for tombstones, baby!"
If you think the bruises on Donald's hands are bad from last week, you should see his knees from Alaska.
🇮🇳🛢️ Russian crude is getting even cheaper for India, - Bloomberg The price of Urals crude has dipped to a discount of $3 to $4 a barrel to Brent on a delivered basis. Last week, Urals was being offered at a discount of around $2.50 a barrel, wider than $1 in July.
Apparently, in his final words, Anton underlined that Russia’s political system is a danger to the world, he couldn’t just stay inactive, it was his Christian duty to take action to protect all those countries and persons in danger. “Glory to independent Georgia!” - he said.
An activist told Anton’s (Georgian) wife to not worry because Anton would be out soon (nobody believes that the regime will survive for years). “Yes, but what if something happens to him in the meantime?” - she answered. Anton has a brain tumor. 📷 @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social
Respect!
“As a Christian, my duty was to defend everyone affected by Russian evil, including fighting against Georgia’s occupation and for its independence”. 2/2
Russian citizen Anton Chechin who was arrested in connection with the #GeorgiaProtests was sentenced to 8.6 years in prison. During his final speech at the court hearing, he stated: 1/2
Er, what are they good for otherwise?
"All counterintelligence analysts are familiar with the discipline’s two fundamental principles: spies generally do not attract attention to themselves, nor are caught through the “vigilance of colleagues.” Other spies catch spies, most likely a defector" www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
An activist told Anton’s (Georgian) wife to not worry because Anton would be out soon (nobody believes that the regime will survive for years). “Yes, but what if something happens to him in the meantime?” - she answered. Anton has a brain tumor. 📷 @mariamnikuradze.bsky.social
After Anton Chechin’s monstrous unlawful verdict was announced, a fight broke out between the attending people and the court guards. As you can see, some were injured. #GeorgiaProtests
One weird trick to surviving a war with China. "Building 300 new shelters reduces aggregate losses from about 300 to about 210 aircraft, even assuming that China upgrades its IRBM accuracy." direct.mit.edu/isec/article...
What will Donald announce today? A. "Russia has just two weeks" B. His successful defection C. A successful defecation D. His recent death E. A new crypto scam
The price of gold hit an all-time high this morning. #economy #markets #gold #investing #investors
The summit was “a deliberate act of defiance .. as Putin intensifies his assault on Ukraine while China and India both commit to buying Moscow’s energy .. “.. risk is rising that Trump takes.. retaliatory action as his.. diplomatic initiatives don’t seem to be bearing any fruit.” - Vital Knowledge
(WSJ) - The Trump family notched as much as $5 billion in paper wealth on Monday after its flagship crypto venture opened trading of a new digital currency. @wsj.com www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
⚠️In Kyiv, wreckage of a downed Russian drone was found on the territory of a kindergarten. Fortunately, it was closed for repairs, so no one was injured.
In one of the country's priciest housing markets, Utah's leaders worry young people are shut out from building wealth. But despite new incentives, few developers are signing on to build smaller homes.
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... China and India reinforcing their commitment to buying oil from Russia -- doubling down on what is already a source of tension with the US and Europe. #Geopolitics #GlobalEconomy #BRICS #oil #China #India #Russia #economy #markets 2 of 2
The virus took the world by storm. It was declared a "public health emergency of continental concern." What's the current status? With the U.S. aid cuts, one doctor says, "We're flying blind."
New piece from the CER. "The EU digital rulebook has grown rapidly in recent years, becoming cumbersome and sometimes hampering trade. The forthcoming digital regulatory package is an opportunity to simplify the rules." www.cer.eu/insights/mak...
“F*ck the Georgian Dream! You won’t get away with this!” - spontaneously gathered people shout at the gates of the Parliament as the “Parliamentary Commission” proceeds to blame Georgia in the 2008 war with Russia. #GeorgiaProtests
"Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio has warned Donald Trump’s America is drifting into 1930s-style autocratic politics — and said other investors are too scared of the president to speak up." www.ft.com/content/b86b...
Congress returns to the nation's capital as the deadline to avoid a government shutdown looms. And, Brazil's former president is on trial for attempting to overthrow the government.
“.. There was a period of time, briefly, where the middle-income consumer looked like they were being dragged up by all that was going well in the world. .. Then things fell off a cliff.” @wsj.com www.wsj.com/economy/cons...
I was among the tens of thousands of people who came to Andrii Parubii's funeral today. A great loss for #Ukraine. Rest in peace, Andrii.
DALIO: ".. The great excesses that are now projected as a result of the new budget will likely cause a debt-induced heart attack in the relatively near future. .. I’d say three years, give or take a year or two.” @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/b86b...
(Bloomberg) - Tesla Inc.'s entry into India has delivered underwhelming results .. @bloomberg.com $TSLA @alexwinter.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Fact is, the IDF strikes are totally unlike past US strikes, which required taking civilian casualties into account. Can't do that with AI-directed strikes, as Yuval Abraham has shown. Ergo, "war crimes" & mandatory trials of IDF officers in future...
The Trump family’s corruption knows no limits. Don’t expect James Comer or Jim Jordan to do anything, they’re too busy chasing Hillary’s emails and Hunter’s laptop.
“.. with the exception of the pandemic, Black women have never seen such staggering losses in employment.” @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/u...
My most recent article: benjamin-cremer.kit.com/posts/though...
September 1, 1939 I sit in one of the dives On Fifty-second Street Uncertain and afraid As the clever hopes expire Of a low dishonest decade: Waves of anger and fear Circulate over the bright And darkened lands of the earth...
Crime isn't war. Because we can never sign anything to stop it...
“‘Nakba All Over Again': West Bank Palestinians Still Displaced More Than 6 Months After Israel Forced Them to Flee” The Israeli operation in Jenin, Tulkarm, and other cities, has displaced more than 40,000 people – the largest mass displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank in decades.
Pritzker: "No one in the administration -- the president or anybody under him -- has called anyone in my administration or me. It's clear that in secret they're are planning this invasion with US troops."
> @governor.ca.gov
Raddatz: "One of the things that they're trying to do in D.C. with the National Guard is have them back up federal law enforcement." Gov. Wes Moore: "They're picking up trash."
Da. That gear is currently a burnt heap in eastern. Our former colonies preference for NATO over us baffles the great minds of anti imperialism like Mick Wallace and @trump1776turbopatriotracistshithead in equal measure.
Thank you all for the kind words & caffeine/babysitting support this weekend! At a time when so many have crisis fatigue & seem not to care, thanks above all for the morale boost. Never forget how strong this community is & hang in there 💙💪 Your voice & deeds matter in this war.
#AddictedToCrises 🤡 @politico.com www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
Okay but are you surprised?
Russia’s national messenger MAX, controlled by the FSB, lists Donetsk as “Donetsʼka Oblastʼ” — using Ukraine’s official transliteration and effectively recognizing it as Ukrainian territory.
First we have to see the checks...
"Rat Patrol" was totally unbelievable!! But "Combat" was great!
Brandon Johnson signed an executive order barring the city's police from collaborating with federal officers on civil immigration enforcement operations, and U.S. military personnel on police patrols.
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Until the end!” - my favourite chant. Day 277 of #GeorgiaProtests People expect an intense autumn.
This is how the Russian Wagner Group hired British citizens to carry out an attack in London.
warmth of blankets, warmth of being together , even hint of a smile: because new day is here. Because you are still here.
Some of the photos from Russian attacks on our cities look like paintings. Like this one: four kids and their dog, all sitting near their apartment building in Kyiv, ruined by Russian missiles and drones. I l’ve never seen anything as horrifying as war. And yet, here I feel
This is not what America is. It’s not. And we must make this very clear when we vote in 2026.👇
Another appeal I co-signed to close Ukrainian skies: my stance from the outset. European and US leaders' inaction has resulted in thousands of Ukrainian casualties. Some talk about the risks. But not taking action against russia now would mean taking a much greater risk tomorrow. #SkyShieldNow
yes exactly tho I kinda hate that we've settled on the "high trust vs low trust" terminology since the supposedly "low trust" group is hilariously trusting! they are defined by being gullible, credulous rubes who trust claims by others instead of critically interrogating them
I spent 25 years working with kids in gangs. I have seen ostensibly evil people do really kind and courageous things. An allegedly good man, a religious leader, molested my child. Humans are more complex than can be summed up in soundbytes.
The US has more guns than people. Brian Klaas picks off the arguments against gun control, one by one.
The fire at an industrial complex in the Balashikha district near Moscow is spreading... (55.830236, 37.947951) #OSINT
I wonder why Trump imposed secondary tariffs only on India for buying Russian oil while not caring about all the other countries who buy Russian oil?
He was waaaay smarter when he was just a Bubba...
Such a surprise
Georgians: I’m so tired and pessimistic, man, will this hell ever end… Also Georgians: OF FREAKIN COURSE WE ARE GONNA WIN THIS, DUUUUUH!
Who is the German Laura Loomer who can set him straight?
Your words are just too technical for me.😂 The Union used up 100s of thousands, trying various failed strategies, until they finally figured it out. No Overland Campaign...without first getting beat at Chicamauga. That wasn't "genius". Just attrition...
"Over the past two centuries, the powers that have emerged triumphant have been the ones that not only fought the enemy on the battlefield but also targeted its production and deployment systems—[...] as the United States and Britain did from the air against Nazi Germany."
The assassin was reportedly riding an electric bike. I'm afraid there can be no doubts about who ordered that.
In Feb. 2022 I dropped everything & paused my normal work to help Ukraine. 3.5 years, 12 trips to 🇺🇦, & even one baby 🥰 later, that “pause” never ended. If you appreciate my work, you can buy me a coffee (or babysitter :) here: Paypal: jessica@costruct.co buymeacoffee.com/jberlin
#WarCrime On August 28th, a specimen from the Moscovian horde killed a clearly unarmed elderly man outside of his home. This is the glory of the 2nd Army of the World... this... and shit. #OSINT
It’s our Ukrainian trait — we can spend years chuckling at Andriy Parubiy’s unclear speech, and only when the man is gone do we realize that he was perhaps one of the best speakers we ever had, under whose leadership historic documents like the bill in support of the Ukrainian language were passed.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia is attempting to destabilize Germany, including targeting its infrastructure, and therefore Berlin is in direct conflict with Moscow.
If a person feels fear to speak their minds on a subject - that is tyranny. Don’t let anyone whether they come from the political right, left, or otherwise ever exercise tyranny over your conscience and your mind.
“.. Roberson predicted produce prices could rise 50% to 100% by early next year due to tariffs and deporting agricultural workers.” @waiterich.bsky.social @fortune.com #CPI fortune.com/2025/08/28/t...
Trump wasn't seen yesterday by the White House press pool. He wasn't seen today. He has no public events scheduled this weekend. Trump hasn't been seen in public since Weds, and it's unclear if he'll be seen in public until Tues. That's pretty damn weird.
"This is authoritarian bullying in its purest form. And Vance, I think, in some ways is the worst of the bunch because Vance more than anybody knows better." @radiofreetom.bsky.social joins @timmiller.bsky.social on today's Bulwark Podcast:
Breaking news: A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from rapidly deporting undocumented immigrants detained away from the border without a court hearing, a setback for its mass deportation agenda.
While China builds more solar...
The U.S. State Department has approved two separate arms deals for Ukraine worth $330 million: $179.1M for sustaining Patriot air defense systems and $150M for expanding satellite communication services for Starlink terminals.
Grant is why we now usually lose..
Apples & oranges. Lee wasn't in charge of CSA strategy until the very end. Grant is why now usually lose...
Funny how you draw all attention to the last year of the war, but not the effect of a Union blockade.😏By 1864 it simply became a war of attrition. Lee smashed several generals in absolutely brilliant maneuvers. Embracing Grant instead of Scott/Lee explains why we now lose most wars...
This was because Revaz refused to falsely testify against opposition leaders Nika Gvaramia and Elene Khoshtaria that they had paid him GEL 500 a day to throw things during the November-December protests/crackdowns. 2/2.
most americans don’t think war in ukraine will be resolved anytime soon (sadly, including me)
