Why do so many jurisdictions absolutely refuse to arrest rapists? You know they're going to do it again -right?

90s scientists: “We cloned a sheep! We landed a robot on mars!” Scientists today: “Please stop drinking bleach and urine smoothies.”

The main difference I see between Putin and Trump is that Putin is a sociopath, while Trump is a malignant narcissist. Putin does not care what people think of him. Trump, OTOH, wants to be adored and admired by all. He believes the way to do this is to be very rich and have his people worship him.

Putin attacks and kills over 30 people because we attack refineries and tank farms. You're running out of weapons and fuel fuckers and we are not swayed or going to stop.

In translation absolutely great recommendations but I'll add Turgenev, Bunin and if we are including the Soviet era, Bulgakov and Strugatskie. Also the entire Silver Age of poetry.

Biden and Sullivan prolonged the war. Ukraine should never make any deals with the USA again.

Credit where it's due, here's the full interview: youtu.be/a99U6aZ0i44

ROSENBERG: Russians furious with Europe. When you listen to Russian officials, read Russian papers, they're spitting blood about Europe and its support for Ukraine. Russians surprised that even though America reduced its support for Ukraine, war hasn't ended and Ukraine has been able to carry on.

🇷🇺🤡Look at this Russian (Sasha Meets Russia) mocking Germany and Europe over air conditioners. Girl, parts of your own country still don’t have indoor toilets. And you don’t have gasoline now.

Incredible moment where Fox News puts up a graphic with all the reasons it opposes the DSA and why people should be afraid of them

You had me at Tax the Rich. Then we can pay for the rest.

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Researchers at UCLA and the Barcelona Institute for Global Health projected that the continuing absence of USAID funding will cause 4.5 million child deaths under the age of five by the year 2030 Via The Lancet

Russia is preparing to import aviation fuel from Asia amid its fuel crisis, Reuters reports. At least 200,000 barrels of jet fuel will be loaded in Japan in early July, shipped first to South Korea then transferred to another tanker before heading to Russia. www.reuters.com/business/ene...

If Reuters has this right, it's sickening to see both Japan and South Korea happy to collude in supplying Russia. So many greedy bastards say one thing and as soon as it comes to lining their pockets, are quite happy to tacitly support genocide.

Hello again! It's the start of another daily 🧵covering all things Ukraine, and its terrorist tormentor, Russia. If at the end of this conflict, politicians, commanders, voters, any of us, feel we could have done more, we can only blame ourselves and wait for Russia to come for us.

"The Pope is the puppet of the Chinese authoritatian government" is a take you would make if you made billions by drinking paint.

As today's air-show sonic booms continuing echoing over DC, I can only think how many $millions in fuel, training, equipment, safety backup, etc go into each of these self-indulgent "we are big boys!" passes. And the loss for traffic stalled at DCA today and tomorrow. Would Ike/JFK do this?

Today's threads (a thread) Inside: CARDiac, syntax coloring, view source and vibe code; and more! Archived at: pluralistic.net/2026/07/03/r... #Pluralistic 1/

@jeffsharlet.bsky.social how about an update on The Family in this second term? Cause it feels like he just raided all the "small groups" taking all the young, inexperienced, (white) yes-men he possibly could to fill up positions.

I finally found the commentary that I was looking for. Offering it for consideration only. Oddly, the post kept getting filter-removed from Reddit. I think his argument deserves serious reflection for our nation. This is not the original post but a “bootleg” post: www.reddit.com/r/WorkReform...

Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and James Monroe all died on July 4th. All in a year that ended in 6 and two in ‘26. Here’s hoping.

On Saturday, an obese 80 year old man with cardiovascular issues is going to be standing in 100 degree heat, dressed in a suit and tie, slurring his way through a lie-filled speech live on national television. *fingers crossed*

My weekly Fivers for Ukrainian drone units. bsky.app/profile/shor...

💙💛It’s #FiverFriday !💙💛 For many of us, it’s a holiday in Canada and the USA, and people across the world are enjoying time with family and friends. But in #Ukraine, the fight continues. There are no days off from defending freedom, and that's why we keep showing up. 🔥How to take part: ...🧵⤵️1/2

They are thrashing racism tonight. Happy 4th it is

The Russian border city Belgorod lost water and power after a Ukrainian strike overnight, Mayor Valentin Demidov says. One woman was reportedly killed in the attack.

The Soviets funded one of the first Neo-Nazi parties: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sociali...

Good morning dear friends, I wish everyone happy, healthy, productive, safe and peaceful day. Lviv, Ukraine 🇺🇦

British rail standards have changed recently.

Frankly, I’d be checking for a pulse. Did she climb up there, or was she put up there?

Spyware used against MEP investigating Pegasus abuses, report finds www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

And still Olenya airport is serving death to Ukrainians, while NATO sits on their hands. Death ratio is 8:1, but each 1000 Ukrainian lives cost so much more than the meat waves they are against. I would like Ukraine to be granted right to build bases just like US does in Poland Norway or Finland.

The Kremlin keeps trying to project stability. Meanwhile, the fuel crisis will last months, fuel stations have security now, the Duma is warning bread will run out, and officials are jumping the fuel queues. When stability disappears, it does so very quickly and unexpectedly.💥

Her husband didn't get enough for what he did to her.

‘Truly international’ network of drug-facilitated rape uncovered by UK crime agency www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

A possible visit by Donald Trump to the Irish Open could create a new logistical challenge for organisers. The US President has signalled his intention to attend the tournament in Doonbeg at his hotel and golf resort outside the village later this summer. #VMNews

Don't let him in! He's really hard to get rid of

That might be an interesting day out. Remember to bring a tractor with you as that means you're not subject to Irish public order laws.

Maybe we can arrange for some wind turbine deliveries in the neighborhood with those big long trucks.