So, away from all the Trumpian madness, I had a Bank Holiday-friendly, long-form chat with @helenebismarck.bsky.social about her new book "Fantastic Kingdom" - a stranger's account of Britain: warm, insightful and - in appropriate measure - critical. Have a listen! open.spotify.com/episode/09Rb...

In the Russian army, soldiers pay officers in order to stay alive www.economist.com/europe/2026/...

Discharging Trump under the 25th Amendment would ultimately require a 2/3 vote in the House and a 2/3 vote in the Senate. Impeachment requires a majority in the House and removal requires 2/3 of the Senate. If I’m reading 25A correctly, impeachment is easier. Please let me know if I’m wrong!

A Russian attack on Odesa killed three people, including one child. Ten people were injured, among them a child. There may still be people trapped under the rubble. Russia continues to deliberately terrorize and kill Ukrainians.

Oh wow. How did I miss this? The SAVE America Act would effectively ban voter registration drives, a mainstay of college campuses and neighborhood events. They really REALLY don't want people voting. www.rawstory.com/trump-267666...

Iran hits back on social media.

As a journalist, I find the mere fact that this insipid event is happening this year to be several steps beyond disqualifying. You’re watchdogs, not lapdogs. Have some damn integrity.

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‼️Russians have begun buying apartments in Belarus en masse. In March, Russians purchased one in every ten apartments (126 properties out of 1,284 registered purchase and sale transactions) in Minsk alone.

From Catherine Belton, on why Vance is going to Budapest www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...

This is what happens when 77 million people take leave of their senses and put a manifestly unqualified, unfit, mentally ill narcissistic man-child in charge of the country and the world's most powerful. military. This is what happens when the media 'bothsides' election coverage.

Morally, legally, economically the war on Iran is disastrous and the disaster goes on for years no matter what happens now. But what cannot be overstated is that in pure national security terms it is also an unmitigated catastrophe.

The treatment of military aggression like reality TV. Urging people to delight in death and terror.

Ukrainian Defender is learning to paint with his foot after losing both arms at war. Such a strong spirit. Glory to Hero! Source: nikolgrach/Threads

Russians started publicly wondering what are Russia's real human losses in the war. A Z-blogger and third-rank Russian captain, Maxim Klimov, raised the issue of massive unaccounted losses in the Russian army.

Remember that Nigel Farage is Donald Trump's biggest supporter. Remember that Nigel campaigned for Trump and even wants to mimic all his policies. This is the sort of insanity Reform want to bring to the United Kingdom.

The biggest story in the world right now is that the president of the United States is a demented old man who takes pleasure in torturing and killing people and is committing crimes with impunity. And yet most legacy media outlets are too cowardly to tell it like it is.

Putin and Orban coordinating on a desperate false flag operation that everyone knew was coming.

Dear people of the UK, when you go to vote on May 7th, just before you write the X in the box, count to 10 & think about what's happening in America. A quick recap below: Sadly there will be those who will vote for this unwittingly down South, But the Scottish should almost certainly reject this.

Today, Christians across Canada celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We are reminded that compassion is stronger than hate, that light follows darkness, and that hope endures – even in the face of despair. From my family to yours, have a blessed Easter.

Translation: “I don’t want to help the UK by paying tax”. I am really growing very tired of hearing advice from super-wealthy people who so obviously put themselves first but pretend otherwise.

Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, is a place rich in history, culture, & significance. Kyiv is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, with a history dating back over 1,400 years. It was founded according to legend in the 5th century AD by 3 brothers—Ky, Shchek, and Khoryv—and their sister Lybid. .

Comparing Easter messages

“Our idiots are ready to give all the air defense systems to Iran!” Alexander Arutyunov,expressed outrage that the Russian authorities,amid a growing shortage of air defense systems within Russia,are talking about possibly transferring some of Russia’s air defense systems to Iran.

Two weeks ago, the Hungarian opposition was bracing for a false flag operation, an "emergency" that would allow Viktor Orban to turn the tide or even cancel an election he is losing. Now it appears to have arrived

"expletive-laden" (but of course we won't print the expletives); "unusually vivid" (is that how you describe the things the Houthis or ISIS leadership say?) The US media needs to level with the people.

This is a real post (link below for proof) by the President of the world's most powerful country. This isn't funny, or cool, or "talking like normal people". This is an unhinged lunatic that no sane person could want to interact with. No coming back from this. truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...

I had to check but yes this is real

How republicans in Congress can ignore this is beyond me. He needs to be removed immediately. @oversightdemocrats.bsky.social let’s see impeachment articles. Now.

“The Polish army is stronger than the Russian one.” “In the current state,we would lose the war [with Europe]&it would be a political catastrophe.” Captain 3rd Rank (retired)&Russian “turbo-patriot” Maksim Klimov suddenly lost his composure.The host of the Aurora studio clearly did not expect this

He is talking about creating a humanitarian disaster, a clear war crime

“The resurrection metaphor is tempting, but I would be cautious. Jesus had a clearer comms strategy, I would say.” Vintage @pimlicat.bsky.social. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/q...

Looks like Orban’s Russia-backed false flag operation could be underway to lead to the cancelling of the Hungarian elections. Predicted recently. Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić has informed Orban of “explosives of devastating power” found at the gas pipeline connecting the two countries. 1/2

The falsiest of false flags being revved up rn. JD Vance flying there to endorse him, of course.

Good morning🐰☕ for all at #Bluesky💙🤝 with Volodymyr #Zelenskyy I sincerely congratulate everyone in #Ukraine and around the world who is celebrating #Easter today. In these very difficult times for our people and for all humanity,hope grows stronger than ever – 1 - 4‼️ . #StandWithUkraine🇺🇦

A different perspective. Always helpful.

"Even an elaborate cheating scheme won’t be enough to deliver Orbán victory if the polls are correct." This is a big deal, and it should give opponents of American authoritarianism hope.

Just my humble opinion, but when for the first time, the price for a pound of hamburger is higher than the minimum wage, things are not looking good.

Phang: I think they understand that they gave him such wide berth that he has now said, “Thank you for the inch—I’m going to take 100 miles.” And now they’re trying to reel him back in, as we’ve seen through a series of decisions that have come out of SCOTUS. But they haven’t done us any favors.

📚🐬TRUMP “LIBRARY” 2030 - You are invited to the Library/Museum/Hotel/Legacy in Miami

To be clear, we totally can pretend it's not our war on the simple basis that it isn't.

A Saturday morning, when ordinary people were simply going to the market to buy food. Russia are terrorists!

You! Yes, you! You definitely can help with reposts even when you can't donate. Legit registered charity, an official documented request from the unit. No downsides except it's almost a year and the truck is still not with the unit. 103k left to finally finish this. Thank you.

🔥An absolute world first - a pilot took down a Shahed using the STING interceptor from a distance of 500 km! Using Hornet Vision Ctrl technology, Roman “Hulk” from the BULAVA unit downed not one, but two Shaheds located 500 km away.

What are your predictions for this week?

The perpetually angry mob are losing their teeny weeny minds because King Charles isn't delivering his traditional Easter Sunday speech... you know which isn't a thing... never has been... doesn't exist... but fuck it ... let's get ENRAGED about something. Must be SO EXHAUSTING.

NEW: China is helping Iran reconstitute the Iranian missile program amid US-Israeli efforts to degrade it. Western media reported that China has sent multiple shipments of missile fuel precursor to Iran since the start of the war. (1/9)