It is incredible. What in the world is catalysing politicians to act this way? Is it ideological alliances, off the books rewards, or abject dumbfxxkery?

One of the first history books I ever read was a biography of Jackie Robinson--from the library at Muhlenberg Elementary School in Allentown, Pennsylvania c. 1979 or 1980--and the story has stayed with me.

Unlike the US media, international media are saying it like it is. The US is a global pariah:

Fixed for accuracy.

Watching an interview with a russian POW

- I came here to fight nato

- what is nato

- …a country

- and where is this country

- I don’t know

Reminds me of a typical interview with a MAGA supporter. Fanatical but clueless.

Thought provoking thread. There is welcome optimism but also much to be wary about.

Viktor Orbán created the global blueprint for authoritarian populism and became a MAGA hero. Today, Hungarian voters sent him packing after 16 years in power.

There is nothing inevitable about these guys. Organize. Vote. Fight back. It works.

Actually — Nixon historian here — the literal origins of the “Madmen Theory” is Nixon trying to convince the Soviet he’d nuke North Vietnam. Also: Nixon and Kissinger’s illegal bombing of Cambodia was one of his original impeachable offenses by Congress.

Victor Orbán’s removal sends a timely signal.

Corrupt kleptocratic Christian nationalism was on the ballot in Hungary today — just as it will be on the ballots that Americans will cast in November.

It was repudiated abroad — may it be repudiated here in November (and beyond).

Peter Magyar’s party has soundly defeated Viktor Orban in today’s election. Congrats to the Hungarian people for vanquishing a corrupt Putin puppet, and rejecting Trump, Vance and Rubio’s desperate and foolish attempt to tamper in your democracy.

An mRNA treatment for PANCREATIC CANCER was in trials, among many other uses. Choosing to end this research is choosing to sentence millions to an early, painful death

Why Hungary needs a redemocratisation plan Whatever happens on 12 April, the EU is set to emerge from the Hungarian elections without a viable plan for the country’s future.

Why Hungary (and the EU) need a redemocratisation plan

My take on the Hungarian elections published across 20 media outlet, from El Pais to Libération
open.substack.com/pub/albertoa...

Kerry: I was part of the any number of conversations with Netanyahu.

Psaki: Pitching the US strike Iran?

Kerry: Yes, he wanted us to strike. He came to President Obama. He made a presentation to ask to strike. President Obama refused. President Biden refused. President Bush refused.

You Can Smell It Now: The Trump Presidency Is in Total Free Fall A loyal army of followers, a huge disinformation network, and a party of soul-selling cowards can crowd out facts for a long time. But eventually, reality catches up.

A loyal army of followers, a huge disinformation network, and a party of soul-selling cowards can crowd out facts for a long time. But eventually, reality catches up. trib.al/QGTJYRW

Keep in mind that 48 hours ago he said there’d be no ceasefire *or* negotiations until the Strait was completely and totally open

This man is such a liar and a coward—so craven and pathetic—that it’s amazing any MAGA *ever* saw him what they deem an “alpha”

Authoritarians go after elections because YOUR vote is their biggest threat. Don't let them win by walking away. Elections are our most powerful weapon-and as long as we have them, we must use them. Fight back at the ballot box!

Our Government Hates America and Hates Us The History of Unconstitutional Behavior by Our Government

The court can enforce the constitution or interpret it.

Interpret is to explain the meaning of. Not change the meaning of.

The have changed it in thousands of ways. Deprivation of rights is an actual crime.

Here is a history of this:

The UK's New Statesman magazine isn't pulling its punches in this week's edition. I expect many more magazines around the world will publish covers like this in the next few days.

Copenhagen has taken bicycle commuting to a whole new level Cycling has been a part of that good life in Copenhagen for decades. In recent years, it has enjoyed yet another unfathomable surge in popularity — taken to the next level thanks to constantly improvi...

“Copenhagen reported that 62% of its residents are now commuting to work or school by bike — an increase from 52% in 2015 & 36% in 2012, when the City Council launched a 14-year-plan to improve the quality, safety & comfort of cycling.”

#Copenhagen chose. They keep choosing even better every year.

No lies detected.

Why would you report this, Reuters? Are there ANY—literally ANY—indicia of reliability behind this claim besides known (historically fecund) disinformation agents inside the White House saying so?

You are reporting rhetoric as news, which you CAN’T do—not EVER—with an openly corrupt administration.

World’s smallest violin

Does he actually believe this shite?

#Ukrainians show how their lives have changed over the past five years.

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"In March 2022, the press club withdrew a speaking invitation to then-Russian ambassador Alexey Pavlovsky, citing 'allegations of war crimes and bombing of civilian targets'..."

The #NPC rationale for platforming Israel's ambassador while banning Russia's is, at best, dodgy AF. #auspol

I've taught European history for thirty years. Americans have always asked me how the Holocaust was possible, how Germans could have enabled a madman reveling in mass murder to carry out his plans. Now we can see in real time how this is enabled; now we Americans have front-row seats.

If Orbán Loses Hungary's Election, It Will Dispel the Air of Invincibility Around Strongmen This would prove that consolidating power does not protect authoritarians from self-destructing, especially when a smart opposition exploits their vulnerabilities

An excellent briefing before the hugely consequential (also for the US) Hungarian elections.
www.theunpopulist.net/p/if-orban-l...

From Diaper Diplomacy:

“The New York Times has no credibility,” Trump snaps at the NYT reporter after being asked a question about bombing Iran’s bridges and power plants.

Best Twitter riposte of the day. The amount of gross disinformation about US allies that flows from Trump's mouth every day is astonishing. And almost all of it perfectly copies Russian disinformation campaigns. This is Wehrkraftzersetzung at work.