One of the things I’m really struggling with about what’s going on in Minnesota is that if you describe what’s going on in plain, factual ways to someone who’s not paying close attention you sound completely, bugfuck crazy

The thing that I'm remembering is that the whole "but her servers thing" started because Hilary Clinton did not know how to use email outside of her Blackberry so her staff was desperately trying to find ways to keep her connected and I think our elected are just wildly disconnected form reality

This guy went to work today, put a mask on, kidnapped a 5 year old child, and then used him as bait so both he and his father could be sent behind bars

The House Ethics Committee found that Matt Gaetz did all of the horrible things previously claimed—sex trafficking minors, prostitution (including of minors), drugs, drunk driving, obstruction, the works. The Florida Bulldog has secured and published the House report this evening.

Forever laughing way too hard at my Bluesky feed being 50% politics and 50% BIG NATURALS

Thought-provoking piece by @lewisgoodall.com. He argues that the US under Trump is no longer from the UK perspective a - military ally (Greenland) - strategic ally (Russia/Ukraine) - political ally (NSS calling for empowering far-right in Europe) - economic ally (tariffs)

Iceland or Greenland.. or both? See, once you tolerate this, it gets worse. Keep your head on a swivel. He knows exactly what he is doing. Now folks began talking about Iceland. Naturally. First as a joke.. remember Greenland was one of those jokes?

the thing i keep screaming internally about is that greenland has its right to secede by referendum already enshrined in law and the island's politics have been shifting towards independence for like 20y iirc before All This the talk there was about how to afford independence more than anything

People recoiling from AI being shoved into their products and making things worse is apparently a problem AI companies don't think is their problem to solve.

Canada has what the world wants — and in this era of profound change, we’re a strong, reliable partner with ambition to build. At the World Economic Forum, I met with business leaders from across sectors and nations who want to build with us.

There's a plaque now in Frankfurt opposite where the consulate was, to commemorate Smallbones

House Oversight Democrats have published a Web3 is Going Great-style “Trump Family Digital Grift” counter oversightdemocrats.house.gov/trump-family...

“I watched your prime minister yesterday. He wasn’t so grateful,” Trump said today. “They should be grateful to us, Canada. Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements.” That feels like a threat. Bully behaviour.

That fourth image literally says "Democrats need to be more racist, so that more racists will vote for them".

Karoline Leavitt Addresses Mark Carney’s Traitorous Davos Speech youtu.be/kepeE4x6Dlw

the people in charge of the amber alert system have the opportunity to do the funniest fucking thing

Mafia guy says it would be a shame if something were to happen to that restaurant. Clearly he's just expressing his sincere love of his local eating establishment. No need to interrogate further!

Every friend you share this video with, a fascist loses muscle mass www.instagram.com/reel/DTyBaRq...

Yeah, this at least explains the threat. The 'won't use force' chryons are the equivalent of a spouse saying 'I won't hit you, but if I did I would kill you' as 'Spouse says they won't kill you', eliding entirely past the very clearly implied threat.

Trump said of Greenland, “They called me daddy. A very smart man said, ‘He’s our daddy, he’s running it.” I think he’s confusing Greenland with a different island.

Remember when the White House said Renee Good had it coming, and then the media showed greater interest in how the mayor of Minneapolis used a swear? Seems related.

anyone know if the Bovino cavalcade have put up drones? because if so i would LOVE to see photos of those drones.

I am not a social media influencer I am just a regular Minneapolis dad trying to do a kid pickup this morning and get some gas. What do I find but that one guy and a bunch of bortech (whatever that is) blocking the station for a glamour shot. I stood right where I wanted to stand this is my town.

McGovern: Well, he said a lot of crazy shit today. I think it’s time to take the keys away from grandpa. He doesn’t seem like he’s all there.

And bear in mind, this is the same government that decided they would count every new LTC bed as a new home.

The American position is that climate change is a Chinese hoax which will expand Greenland's strategic importance for homeland defense and that is why U.S. allies who are too unwilling to stand up to evil should stop standing up to evil and cede their territory to protect their territory.

"The Euros are weaklings who won't stand up for themselves and how dare they stand up for themselves" is too on the nose for satire and yet it's the official stance from Washington.

“Do me this favor: If you see headlines today proclaiming that the big takeaway from Trump’s speech was that he renounced the use of military force to take Greenland, ignore them. That’s not what actually happened.” open.substack.com/pub/thebulwa...

Half my timeline right now is people going: "How DARE people of [other nation] generalise me when THEY [generalises that nation]. Just whole hordes of people rage typing into their phones with their virtual arses hanging out.

Trump in Switzerland: If it wasn't for us, you'd all be speaking German!! Fact Check: Switzerland's main language is, in fact, German. Craziest part about Trump's absurd comment is we're now 33 days past the mandated full release of the Epstein Files and Trump is still hiding them like a coward.

Also likely a signal to Wall Street, rather than a statement of policy

Exhibit #4,293 for Watch What He Does, Not What He Says: Trump floated a 10% cap on credit card interest rates, to take effect... yesterday. Just checked my statement. Rates are still higher than 10%. Turns out this was all hot air, which took a whole news cycle but achieved nothing.

This is Samsyhn. He's a rescue Great Dane who could be the world’s tallest living dog, standing between 39 and 42" at the shoulder. But officials can't confirm because he's too scared of tape measures. Still 13/10 (IG: fasttracksllc)

it is really obvious that even Trump, an idiot, has figured out that constantly contradicting himself is a superb way to get the media to normalize his batshit statements:

Heartbreaking cruelty visited upon children in our name

this is what much of the American media sounds like when they report on Trump

And this is why we all need to criticize the shit out of them. Constantly. They can’t fuck with all of us and this can’t be normalized.

I already posted a bit about the updated natsec NOTAM that allegedly now prevents drones from operating near ICE/CBP convoys in Minneapolis and elsewhere but I wanted to expand on that My main thesis is that I don't think the underlying statutes, namely 6 USC § 124n, support that interpretation

Interested in what's going on with Greenland, how it's affecting markets, and what the markets are trying to tell us? Join me for a deep dive with my mate Ed Elson: youtu.be/z5woOZYNi24?...

Oh man Rutte absolutely pulled one over on Donnie, looking forward to hearing what BS he offered up. Dollar HOD on this and stocks ripping.

Trump demands Carney give him his standing ovation from Davos

As the energy crisis continues in Kyiv, WCK is providing hot meals—traditional favorites packed with nourishing flavor—to families without heat, power, and homes. Hear from WCK Ukraine's Yuliia about our work from @reuters.com x.com/Reuters/stat... #ChefsForUkraine

“agents told hospital staff that Castaneda Mondragon was “laying down in handcuffs when he attempted to flee, and then, for unknown reasons, purposefully ran headfirst into a brick wall.’” sahanjournal.com/health/ice-d...

Have you ever explored our toolkit? This is where you'll find our favourite tools for digital investigations. From tools that help you dig through historic court cases to exploring nighttime satellite imagery. bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit

Trump sincerely believes Norway stole “his” Nobel Peace Prize. That isn’t a joke. It’s the key to understanding his second presidency. We have to drop the self-delusion, over-intellectualisation and listen to him. America is no longer Europe’s ally. My latest 👇 open.substack.com/pub/goodalla...

"This is no longer a conversation about law enforcement or immigration policy. This is about authoritarianism."

On this day in 2025, Garth Hudson died. Born in Windsor in 1937, he was the keyboardist for The Band. Considered the principal architect of the group's sound, he was called the most brilliant organist in the rock world. Elton John cited him as a major influence.

After brushing off Trump's claim that he halted a raft of executions in Iran as "baseless nonsense," the regime is opening new prosecutions against dissident business owners and promising that the consequences will be “decisive, deterrent, and swift.” understandingwar.org/research/mid...

Kremlin-linked Matryoshka bot network launches campaign on Greenland dispute, claims Zelensky ready to send troops to fight against the U.S. @antibot4navalny.bsky.social notes the new disinfo masks itself as content from @thestudyofwar.bsky.social and @bellingcat.com, among others.