“For those who are not hungry, it is easy to palaver about the degradation of charity.” — Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855)

“Political language — and with variations this is true of all political parties, from Conservatives to Anarchists — is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.” — George Orwell

“You have seen my descent, now watch my rising” — RUMI 💙💙

Here we go. . . 🙄 www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...

Medicare for All

The world's fastest shrinking countries by population. Data source: World Bank

Good 👍 Moldova’s electoral commission on Friday barred two pro-Russian parties from participating in this weekend’s tense parliamentary election. apnews.com/article/mold...

Lula-hug!! That’s nice! 🙂 👍🤗

Russia is helping prepare China to attack Taiwan, documents suggest. They help each other in their aggression. . . What a duo ! 🥸 www.msn.com/en-us/news/n...

Pakistan 🇵🇰 is sending workers to Belarus 🇧🇾! An interesting choice since Belarus is one of the poorest countries in Europe. www.dw.com/en/can-pakis...

The British Empire was huge! 👇

“I have seen the truth; I have seen and I know that people can be beautiful and happy without losing the power of living on earth. I will not and cannot believe that evil is the normal condition of mankind. And it is just this faith of mine that they laugh at.” — Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881)

“I read these words which are the sum of all moral philosophy, and which cut short all the disputes of the casuists: When in doubt if an action is good or bad, refrain.” — Voltaire (1694–1778)

“If everything around seems dark, look again, you may be the light.” — RUMI 💙💙

"There is nothing between you and me, but between my heart and yours, everything has happened." — RUMI 💙💙

I am afraid the “global cooperation” ship has been severely damaged, it’s sinking now! 😕 www.cfr.org/expert-brief...

Thank you 🙏 very much @hopeful66.bsky.social for including me in your wonderful starter pack! I appreciate it! 💙💙💙💙🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

The wealthiest country in the world claims climate change is a hoax, while China’s Pledge to cut emissions by 7-10 percent is branded as “disappointing”, “underwhelming”! aje.io/1ywmxo

South Korea claims that North Korea may possess up to two tonnes of highly enriched uranium, enough to build a large number of nuclear weapons. Years of sanctions achieved very little, thanks to China, Russia, and other likeminded regimes! www.france24.com/en/asia-paci...

Rule of law requires that no one is above the law. Leaders must be held accountable for their corruption! apnews.com/article/fran...

“Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.” — Bertrand Russell (1872–1970)

“March on. Do not tarry. To go forward is to move toward perfection. March on, and fear not the thorns, or the sharp stones on life's path.” — Kahlil Gibran (1883–1931)

"A step toward your own Heart is a step toward the Beloved." — RUMI 💙💙

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told global leaders Wednesday that the world is in “the most destructive arms race in human history” and urged the international community to act against Russia now, asserting that Vladimir Putin wants to expand his war in Europe. apnews.com/article/ukra...

That’s a shame! 😳😄

A good point! The Security Council, the most powerful body with the UN system, is outdated and unrepresentative. Its five permanent members— U.S., UK, Russia, France, and China—dictate most important agenda of the UN. An African country must be given a permanent seat.

For the first time in nearly 60 years, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the UN. President Ahmad al-Sharaa said that Syria is returning to the international community after six decades of dictatorship that killed 1 million people and tortured hundreds of thousands. apnews.com/article/syri...

India 🇮🇳 will be most affected by the visa fees 👇

“Every human being must have a point at which he stands against the culture, where he says, this is me and the damned world can go to hell.” — Rollo May

“Where men are the most sure and arrogant, they are commonly the most mistaken, and have there given reins to passion, without that proper deliberation and suspense, which can alone secure them from the grossest absurdities.” — David Hume (1711–1776)

“Do not look for a pearl in a puddle of water. Those who seek pearls must dive into the deepest ocean. And who will find the pearl? Those who emerge from the waters of life still thirsty.” — RUMI 💙💙

I almost forgot how sane leaders talk and pose with foreign dignitaries! 🤷‍♂️😲

The U.S. wants a denuclearized North Korea and North Korea will NEVER give up its Bombs! There is little (if any) room for compromise: the goals are irreconcilable. Unless either or both sides loosen up the terms, the TALK would be a photo-posing session (& a demand for the Nobel) aje.io/seve0b

This is noteworthy! m.economictimes.com/news/defence...

Well. . . We have two possible dates 😳 The Rapture is near — at least according to an apocalyptic prophecy by one South African man who says it will fall on Sept. 23 or 24. apnews.com/article/rapt...

Brazil’s President: “Authoritarianism is strengthened when we fail to act in the face of arbitrary acts. When the international society falters in defending peace, sovereignty and the rule of law. The consequences are tragic.” trib.al/RfdJ42B

“The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence clamorous to be led to safety) by an endless series of hobgoblins, most of them imaginary.” — H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor Frankl

“A very popular error: having the courage of one's convictions; rather it is a matter of having the courage for an attack on one's convictions.” — Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

“Anything born in spring, dies in fall, but love is not seasonal" — RUMI 💙💙

In Onagrocracy, anything. . . literally anything is possible!

After a long history of disputes, China and Russia have expanded their military, economic, and diplomatic relations in the twenty-first century. The countries celebrated seventy-five years of diplomatic relations in 2024. A nice backgrounder on China-Russia relations! www.cfr.org/backgrounder...

The UN Charter remains the normative backbone of the United Nations that binds all 193 of its member states. With the world facing a host of existential challenges, a modern interpretation of the UN Charter could restore the strength of its words. www.cfr.org/expert-brief...

Even the Judge’s wife. . . The U.S. government Monday sanctioned the wife of the Brazilian Supreme Court justice who led the investigation into former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was sentenced this month to 27 years in prison for attempting a coup. apnews.com/article/braz...

Today in History: September 22, 1862

Liquid and stuff. . . 😳🥸🤯

Well. . . What now? Invasion? 🤯🤯🤯 aje.io/yzjavv

Russia’s hybrid warfare. . .😳 At least 74 people have been arrested in Moldova over an alleged plot to organise “mass riots” in the Eastern European nation as President Maia Sandu has accused Russia of an attempt to sway next weekend’s parliamentary election. aje.io/k7peec

This seems like a cool idea. . . Of course, you need sane leadership to nurture science and innovative ideas!

The baby should 😕