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Ukraine has not suffered "millions" of losses by any reliable estimate, either in terms of civilian or military casualties. isw.pub/UkraineFacts...

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UPDATE: Meta is continuing to censor anti-Musk ads. It has removed a Facebook ad calling for a boycott of Tesla, saying that it violates the company's policy on "unacceptable business practices" muskwatch.com/subscribe

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The EU needs to be willing to hold the line on this, up to and including banning US owned companies that refuse to comply with EU law (ideally in cooperation with other major markets)

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New findings from Trump’s longtime pollster Tony Fabrizio & Bob Ward Generic ballot —> D+5 Among swing voters: —66% say tax priority should be helping working class families; 1% say helping highest earners —Top-polling policy: extend expiring health care tax credits under ACA

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The potential of military Keynesianism for Europe—is featured in today’s Chartbook Top Link. Subscribe here: tinyurl.com/k9kjr8bd

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The US is pushing its allies to block a Ukrainian resolution at the UN to condemn Russia’s war of aggression and uphold principles such as sovereignty and territorial integrity www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

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"Google to be hit with EU charges of breaching Big Tech rules, sources say" www.reuters.com/technology/g... compare it with Trump saying "we are the federal law"

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Let’s hope so. Merz’s pronouncements thus far not encouraging.

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Make no mistake, it's an authoritarian takeover:

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Never take investment advice from me, but I think European satellite companies are a smart move right now

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It’ll exert some pressure on the Ukrainians (but it’s not a kill-switch). Other countries will be looking at China’s multiple megaconstellations as more attractive alternatives now. This will boost support for EU IRIS programme. The US just keeps digging holes for itself.

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Weaponised interdependence along the lines described by @abenewman.bsky.social and @himself.bsky.social over access to raw materials, as discussed by @edconway.bsky.social. If you haven’t listened to this week’s Rethink now’s your chance. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Grrrrrrr! How is this efficiency? Stupid culture war waste.

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Maybe Europe can now find independence (and conscience) on other issues — like Gaza.

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Beautiful day in Berlin. Good omen?

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Very important new paper, with original novel data showing that the bulk of EU subsidies in 2022-2024 were ploughed into fossil-fuel bailouts. Very little into future sectors and clean tech. The reality is that the EU hasn’t tried industrial policy yet - and has good cards for it to succeed.

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Elon Musk's AI platform has been retrained to generate a "both sides" response to whether climate change is a threat. One is the view of science, while the other is fossil fuel industry waffle.

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With this... you could build 20 aircraft carriers would fund the entire International Space Station program twice over have enough to install solar panels on about 17 million American homes

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What leverage does the US 🇺🇸 have to make Ukraine 🇪🇺 stop fighting, since the EU provides the majority of the funding already? What about a ban on US weapons exports? Thread:

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These displays as textbook examples of the Frankfurt Schools most dire warnings. Adorno and Horkheimer would recognize these theatrical gestures as the commodification of fascism— authoritarian symbolism becomes entertainment, stripping it of historical weight while preserving its emotional appeal.

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There is a new broken submarine cable close to Gotland, with Swedish Navy and Coast Guard en route, according to public service news. Will try and get more info in a while.

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If Musk wants to solve the issues with Community Notes, here’s an idea: fact checking 💡 @poynterinstitute.bsky.social reports on Maldita study showing how professional fact checkers are top sources on Community Notes. Who would have thought? www.poynter.org/ifcn/2025/fa...

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Should the EU unplug its fiscal rules to allow for a massive increase in defense spending? @nilsredeker.bsky.social and I explain in our new paper why that would not be a good idea and why changing the rules is a much better option. Short Thread on our main arguments:

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Looks like there is a new, but consistent, trend in DC.

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Two speed Europe on the cards with a new "Hansa" League lead by Germany seeking it's own nuclear deterrent?

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“The dept has been particularly focused on Germany because Russia sees the country as a weak link in NATO, due to its dependence on Russian energy, growing anxiety about nuclear escalation and sympathy for Russia among some politicians and voters...” www.wsj.com/world/europe...

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MAGA's newfound concern for the loss of life rings hollow (see Gaza) rhetoric of "crushing". Putting that aside, their narrative is that the West has become soft, fixated on self-expression, and individualistic. Isn't the antithesis of that putting your life on the line for your people? 🇺🇦

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What leverage does the US 🇺🇸 have to make Ukraine 🇪🇺 stop fighting, since the EU provides the majority of the funding already? What about a ban on US weapons exports? Thread:

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Japanese producers face Beijing export licensing for rare earths for products like Tesla motors, Broadcom lasers, and Apple semiconductors. Japan is the top global consumers of critical gallium, germanium, and graphite. on.ft.com/4bcjtqu

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Meta's oversight board members—the independent group ruling on moderation issues—were bypassed entirely on the company's U-turn. Board members, include former Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt and ex-Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger. on.ft.com/41aPvOP

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I've been using ChatGPT much more lately; now, there's much less doubt in my mind that Claude is considerably superior as a tool –– for analysis, thinking and writing.

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A disaster.

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For anyone who was momentarily misled by Hegseth's comments and thought there would be defense spending cuts: "The offsets are targeted at 8% of the Biden Administration's FY26 budget, totaling around $50 billion, which will then be spent on programs aligned with President Trump's priorities."

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BYD is going to put self-driving as a free feature in all cars. Starting with cars as cheap as 9000 euro! What we are seeing is what any futurist worth his salt was predicting all along: that self driving will become cheap and ubiquitous. www.straitstimes.com/business/com...

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CORRECTED: Elon Musk says he's "working to fix" Community Notes in response to fact-checks of President Trump's claim that Ukraine's Zelensky has a 4% approval rating.

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This!! foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/18/e...

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SCOOP - US blocking G7 statement for the third anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine, refusing to agree language that refers to Moscow’s “aggression” With the brilliant @christopherjm.ft.com @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/7380...

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The empty chair strategy is such a gift to China and Russia, but so is the reason he cites: a refusal to endorse "DEI and climate change." But South Africa's G20 themes are “solidarity, equality, sustainability,” which is boilerplate but still reflects the bedrock aspirations of the Global South.

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Right. But let’s welcome this. We need more about-face turns.

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This is really interesting - superforecasters are currently beating financial markets in predicting monetary policy on.ft.com/4gSspT7

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One of the biggest transporters of goods to the USA, is the Chinese merchant marine, who has over 5,000 vessels under its flag. The US has about 90. If Xi wanted he could cause a huge supply shock to the USA. Europe has more than China. Just saying. It also has more operational shipyards.

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