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‘Bijna drie weken terug had Trump voor het oog der camera’s Zelensky nog toegebeten dat hij „de kaarten niet had” om eisen te stellen. Afgelopen dinsdag werd duidelijk dat Trump zelf een lege hand heeft. Telefonisch werd Trump simpel afgetroefd door Poetin.’ www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/...

Wilders was on TV last night saying he’d “never had warm connections with Russia”. This is very clearly a lie. Not a bending of the truth or an attempt to change the subject, but a straight up lie. He was repeatedly lauding Putin four years *after* MH17 and the invasion of Crimea

It. Is. Bezos. Shitting. On. The. Front. page. Of. His. Once. Great. Paper.

"Meer dan een derde van de geplande nieuwbouwwoningen komt per direct in gevaar door de stikstofproblematiek. Dat komt neer op 244.000 woningen, zo blijkt uit een nog vertrouwelijke inventarisatie van Bouwend Nederland." www.ad.nl/wonen/dit-ka...

VVD and NSC, stop Wilders from keeping this cabinet hostage www.dutchnews.nl?p=248762

Dropkick Murphys just had an epic moment at their show: They made a friendly wager with a fan in a MAGA shirt—“Let’s see where it’s made.” Then they checked his MAGA shirt tag… Made in Nicaragua. They swapped it with a Made in America Dropkick Murphys tee. Legendary.

Not good. www.npr.org/2025/03/10/n...

Nota Bene four things: (1) Trump World is in CYA-mode about Musk’s cuts; (2) Trump gave a green light to cabinet members to go after Musk; (3) Trump may have clipped his fellow megalomaniac’s wings; and (4) the whole story leaked out. open.substack.com/pub/charlies...

Gebrek aan Nederlands leiderschap wordt pijnlijk. Veel landen kondigen vandaag belangrijke stappen aan voor Oekraïne en Europese veiligheid. Premier Schoof: “Ik heb niets concreets toegezegd.” Dit kabinet lijkt aan de ketting van Wilders te liggen. Tijd om kleur te bekennen.

Dutch opposition is going after the PM for failing to commit any additional Ukraine aid in London, alleging his hands are tied by the biggest coalition party, Geert Wilders’ hard-right Ukraine-skeptic PVV

Trump’s foreign policy “coincides with our vision” — official Kremlin spokesman kyivindependent.com/kremlin-comm...

I hereby officially nominate Donald John Trump for the Nobel War Prize. www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/u...

Ronald Reagan's 'Shining City upon a Hill' is transforming in the 'Grim Village in a Sinkhole' of Trump. www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/spe...

Alle media die dit beschrijven als ‘ruzie’, ‘a shouting match’ enz. geven Zelensky verantwoordelijkheid voor de onvoorstelbaar beschamende behandeling die hem ten deel viel. Hier zat een eervol mens tegenover de ergste bullies van het schoolplein. Verschrikkelijk.

“Music sends messages about the human condition, about empathy and the heart. We have to uphold these ideals.” Alarmed by Trump, a Renowned German Violinist Boycotts the U.S. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/a...

Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government funding Government infusions at key moments helped Tesla and SpaceX flourish, boosting Musk’s wealth. wapo.st/3EV4yVJ

#DontAbandonUkraine: The Complete Thread bsky.app/profile/benj...

One way to commemorate the end of the third year of Russia’s senseless, criminal war against Ukraine is to read the work of Ukrainians about it. Vika did not live to see the publication of this book, since she was killed by a Russian missile. But we can see her in her words.

Why does 25% AfD among young men spark a thousand "what is going on with young men?" posts yet Die Linke 34% among young women generates...nothing at all? Yes, young men voting for the radical right is an important phenomenon. But so is young women going rad left *at even higher rates*.

Minister of Defense of the Netherlands Ruben Brekelmans speaking at Dam Square in Amsterdam. Commemorating 3 years of a brutal war of aggression by war criminal Putin. And declaring unwavering support fur Ukraine. "We should speed up that support even more!"

Something is shifting. They are still breaking things and stealing things. And they will keep trying to break and to steal. But the propaganda magic around the oligarchical coup is fading. (1/2)

Clarifying conversation by @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social with Musk ‘Versteher’ @karaswisher.bsky.social .

Trump and Trumpism summed up in a single statement.

This is how it’s done.

BBC: What will Amazon do with James Bond? Here's your answer: www.bbc.com/news/article...

The Netherlands is scrapping development aid for programmes supporting women’s rights, higher education, sport and culture under reforms announced by far-right PVV aid minister Reinette Klever. A move directly out of the Trump-Musk playbook.

True: King Don is Putin's Poodle.

How much more proof is needed? Vladimir Putin is a war criminal!

Excellent analysis by @ldfreedman.bsky.social. www.newstatesman.com/world/europe...

The Netherlands returns 113 stolen Benin Bronzes to Nigeria https://buff.ly/4hZy0rE

Trump lying about the causes of war, reversing decades of Russia policy and throwing former allies and adherence to rules under the bus. If Congress doesn’t push back now then it never will. What an absolute disgrace ↘️

The Post AI chatbot is puzzled and has no explanation...

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This. Especially Senate Republicans.

Congrats and thank you for your sharp and witty commentary!

Good morning to this man, and this man only #bbcqt

Who's The Boss?

Must read for Democrats.

Elon Musk’s Demolition Crew. Incel by incel. By: @propublica.org projects.propublica.org/elon-musk-do...

Kijk ook vanavond weer. Zeer de moeite waard. En zoals blijkt: volledig 'gefactcheckt'. www.folia.nl/nl/actueel/1...

www.telegraaf.nl/nieuws/52194...