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Economist, EU civil servant, photographer, cyclist.
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I visited Riga this week. Every time I visit a capital of one of the countries that were liberated in 1990-1991, I am amazed by the progress achieved since then. Back then they were drab and grey. Today they are beautiful and vibrant: www.greatpix.eu/Travel/Riga-...

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I continue to be amazed by the progress made in the former Communist country since liberation in 1990. Take Lithuania: 30 years ago its GDP per capita was 30% of the OECD average. Now it is at 88%. www.oecd.org/en/about/new...

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20 Signs of Tyranny open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

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If Trump can disappear them, he can disappear you. open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

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Road to the VRA: 60 years ago today, the march from Selma to Montgomery begins, with an estimated 3200 marching the first day. They are protected by federal troops activated by LBJ after Gov. George Wallace says the state lacks the money to provide protection.

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Once upon a time, civilized Republicans existed. Sadly, now they are all either retired or dead. An example: open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

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After the latest statements about Greenland from the fascist regime in Washington, Denmark should close the US consulate in Nuuk.

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nathansmusings.wordpress.com/2025/03/09/a...

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Taking heart - This is one of the best articles I have seen since the vile regime took over, on how to cope: open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

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Some reflections in these bleak times: nathansmusings.wordpress.com/2025/03/09/a...

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Now that T***p is beginning his trade war in earnest, it is time to start boycotting US-made products. The only issue is US brands where the manufacturing takes place in Europe. They provide jobs here, but the profits go to the US. So I will most likely avoid those too.

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“They ordered the turd soup and then said, ‘Waiter, there’s turds in my soup.’ Then they came back four years later and asked, ‘Y’all still have that turd soup?’” — STEPHEN COLBERT

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Today is the 3rd anniversary of the fascist invasion of Ukraine. Do not give up. Do not forget. Pox on Russia!

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It's been a long time since I read a book that made such an impression on me: "The Forbidden Notebook" by Alba de Céspedes. A classic of 20th century literature as far as I'm concerned. Available on Amazon and elsewhere.

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Polish minister says ‘no normal Pole’ should buy Tesla

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On this Holocaust Memorial Day, I honour the family members from Lublin whom I never met. They would have been my grandparents, uncles, aunts. Here are a few images from their world: www.greatpix.eu/Film/A-world...

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Since January 2001, I have been posting a weekly photo blog called Picture-A-Week (PAW). I just posted the blog for the first week of 2025, beginning my 25th year of PAWs: www.fotocycle.dk/paws/?page_i...

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Yesterday was a dark day, and this morning's news is every bit as bad as I feared, if not even worse.

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Modern-day slavery: www.bbc.com/news/article...

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www.greatpix.eu/Travel/San-J...

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A Puerto Rican organisation I have been supporting for several years. Having just visited the island during the holidays, I can confirm that the need for these guys is greater than ever: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkKC...

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In case you're curious, this is the internal Meta "fuck DEI" announcement received by Meta employees

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