Thread Reader helps you read and share Twitter threads easily!
I'm @ThreadReaderApp a Twitter bot here to help you read threads more easily. To trigger me, you just have to reply to (or quote) any tweet of the thread you want to unroll and mention me with the "unroll" keyword and I'll send you a link back on Twitter 😀
— Thread Reader App (@threadreaderapp) November 25, 2017
X thread is series of posts by the same author connected with a line!
From any post in the thread, mention us with a keyword "unroll"
@threadreaderapp unroll
Follow @ThreadReaderApp to mention us easily!
Practice here first or read more on our help page!
Recent
And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 1:6)
..work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. (Philippians 2:13)
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, (John 14:16, ESV)
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, (John 14:16, ESV)
By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. (1 John 4:13, ESV)
The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. (Psalms 138:8, ESV)
The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. (Psalms 138:8, ESV)
I want to briefly support and explain this statement.
All indigenous cultures I'm aware of, see people as being sustained by Mother Earth, their term for the collective natural processes we call nature.
Modern Western culture appears to see the natural environment, as just a random collection of commodities for humans to exploit for profit. With no connection, and little connection to us, unless we are exploiting them for profit. It is a very anti-systems view of the world, with no interconnection, and no interdependence.
It is possible for a person from modern Western culture, to through science, and intellectually, see the world as interconnected ecosystems. However, this understanding has only really come about in the last hundred years, and then only by a few. This understanding didn't come about all of a sudden and the modern understanding of ecosystems is quite recent, and is not widely understood.
The scientific ecosystem understanding of life on Earth, really is quite apart from the general cultural world view of modern Western culture, and there is a very large proportion, of the population, perhaps the majority, who have the old Western view, of nature, as something detached from humanity, and not necessary for our survival.
In fact, even in the scientifically literate proportion of the public, which is no more than about 15% of the population, only a very small proportion of them, are ecologically literate. The degree of insight varies, but I would guess it is not more than 2% of the total population, and most of them have quite a shallow understanding.
I think it would be fair to sum it up, by saying 99% of the population i.e. the public, don't have much insight into how natural ecosystems and biodiversity sustain us. Of course, the proportion who would accept we are sustained by natural systems is much larger than this. But if you were to ask those people, to explain how natural ecosystems sustain us, most would be struggling.
This is why I contend, that there is so little understanding of how biodiversity loss, and ecosystem collapse, is such a direct threat to us.
1/2
All indigenous cultures I'm aware of, see people as being sustained by Mother Earth, their term for the collective natural processes we call nature.
Modern Western culture appears to see the natural environment, as just a random collection of commodities for humans to exploit for profit. With no connection, and little connection to us, unless we are exploiting them for profit. It is a very anti-systems view of the world, with no interconnection, and no interdependence.
It is possible for a person from modern Western culture, to through science, and intellectually, see the world as interconnected ecosystems. However, this understanding has only really come about in the last hundred years, and then only by a few. This understanding didn't come about all of a sudden and the modern understanding of ecosystems is quite recent, and is not widely understood.
The scientific ecosystem understanding of life on Earth, really is quite apart from the general cultural world view of modern Western culture, and there is a very large proportion, of the population, perhaps the majority, who have the old Western view, of nature, as something detached from humanity, and not necessary for our survival.
In fact, even in the scientifically literate proportion of the public, which is no more than about 15% of the population, only a very small proportion of them, are ecologically literate. The degree of insight varies, but I would guess it is not more than 2% of the total population, and most of them have quite a shallow understanding.
I think it would be fair to sum it up, by saying 99% of the population i.e. the public, don't have much insight into how natural ecosystems and biodiversity sustain us. Of course, the proportion who would accept we are sustained by natural systems is much larger than this. But if you were to ask those people, to explain how natural ecosystems sustain us, most would be struggling.
This is why I contend, that there is so little understanding of how biodiversity loss, and ecosystem collapse, is such a direct threat to us.
1/2
It is highly likely that when climate change was first explained to Margaret Thatcher, most probably by Sir Crispin Tickell, that Thatcher failed to understand what climate even was, even though she was a trained scientist (chemistry). The way weather patterns over time, have an average collective presence, we call climate, is a very hard concept for people to understand, unless they are well versed in system theory and how systems operate.
But this is the thing, if climate is a very difficult concept to grasp, for even those with extensive scientific training, then ecosystems are vastly harder to understand, as they have a demonstrable complexity, that is many orders of magnitude, more complex than climate and weather, which is quite simple compared to ecosystem dynamics.
This is why the intelligence services report, into the threat that biodiversity loss, and ecological collapse, poses to the UK, and to the whole world, which @GreenRupertRead has been highlighting, just flies right over the top of most people's heads. If you have no innate concept that we're entirely sustained by natural systems, you certainly won't be able to get your head around how biodiversity and natural ecosystems are collapsing, and what relevance this is, to us.
x.com/GreenRupertRea…
2/2
But this is the thing, if climate is a very difficult concept to grasp, for even those with extensive scientific training, then ecosystems are vastly harder to understand, as they have a demonstrable complexity, that is many orders of magnitude, more complex than climate and weather, which is quite simple compared to ecosystem dynamics.
This is why the intelligence services report, into the threat that biodiversity loss, and ecological collapse, poses to the UK, and to the whole world, which @GreenRupertRead has been highlighting, just flies right over the top of most people's heads. If you have no innate concept that we're entirely sustained by natural systems, you certainly won't be able to get your head around how biodiversity and natural ecosystems are collapsing, and what relevance this is, to us.
x.com/GreenRupertRea…
2/2
@threadreaderapp unroll
Getting ready to report on the School Committee meeting at 6 PM
Follow along with agenda here
franklinmatters.org/2026/01/frankl…
Follow along with agenda here
franklinmatters.org/2026/01/frankl…
Broadcast to Comcast 9, and Verizon 29 subscribers, as well as to Zoom, and YouTube bit.ly/FTV-TownHall
Meeting being recorded by Franklin TV, I don't see the YouTube broadcast (yet). I am also recording the audio for this session.
All 7 members present remotely
All 7 members present remotely
A decade ago, I thought I should probably try social media because I was feeling isolated from the abuse, and worried I was becoming incapable of socializing normally. I had a 9-5 job, but it's not the same. I felt out of touch. I wanted to build a platform to warn people
1/25
1/25
2/25
about the impending pandemic they were threatening, plots they discussed that I dismissed too quickly and then saw clear and obvious elements of in the news, etc. I didn't think anyone would believe me, but the police weren't listening. Instead of getting the word out, they
about the impending pandemic they were threatening, plots they discussed that I dismissed too quickly and then saw clear and obvious elements of in the news, etc. I didn't think anyone would believe me, but the police weren't listening. Instead of getting the word out, they
3/25
held me until they broke into my accounts, searched through everything, made backups of my devices, ransacked everything looking for private keys, passwords, secret email accounts, you name it. Then they told me I was going home but brought me back to a house I didn't own.
held me until they broke into my accounts, searched through everything, made backups of my devices, ransacked everything looking for private keys, passwords, secret email accounts, you name it. Then they told me I was going home but brought me back to a house I didn't own.
🧵Let’s debunk the Wall Street Journal’s latest “exclusive.”
The @WSJ claims DNI Gabbard “stalled” a whistleblower complaint.
The facts tell the truth.👇
The @WSJ claims DNI Gabbard “stalled” a whistleblower complaint.
The facts tell the truth.👇
WSJ leads with: “An intelligence official has alleged wrongdoing…” But buried 13 paragraphs down: The Biden-Era inspector general determined the allegations weren’t credible.
Let’s be clear: The complaint against the DNI FAILED credibility review.
Let’s be clear: The complaint against the DNI FAILED credibility review.
WSJ claims the DNI’s office “hindered dissemination.”
FACTS:
-Security guidance was provided
-The ICIG—not the DNI—manages delivery to the Hill
-Coordination with Congress is already underway
FACTS:
-Security guidance was provided
-The ICIG—not the DNI—manages delivery to the Hill
-Coordination with Congress is already underway
@phildstewart @Shayan86 1).
„An F-35C stealth fighter jet which took off from the USS Abraham Lincoln warship shot down the drone »in self-defence« to protect the aircraft carrier and its personnel, US @CENTCOM spokesman Capt Tim Hawkins said.”
Feb. 3, 2026
„An F-35C stealth fighter jet which took off from the USS Abraham Lincoln warship shot down the drone »in self-defence« to protect the aircraft carrier and its personnel, US @CENTCOM spokesman Capt Tim Hawkins said.”
Feb. 3, 2026
@phildstewart @Shayan86 @CENTCOM 2).
@BBCBreaking bbc.com/news/articles/…
@guardianUS theguardian.com/us-news/2026/f…
@Reuters reuters.com/world/middle-e…
@AJEnglish aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/3/…
@CNN edition.cnn.com/2026/02/03/pol…
@ABC abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-fi…
@BBCBreaking bbc.com/news/articles/…
@guardianUS theguardian.com/us-news/2026/f…
@Reuters reuters.com/world/middle-e…
@AJEnglish aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/3/…
@CNN edition.cnn.com/2026/02/03/pol…
@ABC abcnews.go.com/Politics/us-fi…
@phildstewart @Shayan86 @CENTCOM @BBCBreaking @GuardianUS @Reuters @AJEnglish @CNN @ABC Please unroll @threadreaderapp. Thank you in advance 𓃠
Brendan Banfield was found guilty on all counts in the 2023 double murder trial in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Prosecutors say Banfield orchestrated killings with Brazilian au pair Juliana Peres Magalhães, with whom he was having an affair
1)foxnews.com/us/virginia-ma…
Prosecutors say Banfield orchestrated killings with Brazilian au pair Juliana Peres Magalhães, with whom he was having an affair
1)foxnews.com/us/virginia-ma…
A jury convicted him of two counts of aggravated murder for the killings of his wife, Christine Banfield, and Joseph Ryan, a stranger lured to their home under false pretenses.
2)
2)
Prosecutors alleged Banfield orchestrated a scheme involving a fake fetish website account to frame Ryan, enabling him to start a new life with his Brazilian au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães, with whom he was having an affair.
3)
3)
1/ THREAD on Day 1 of Sussex vs OfS. The most vital case on free speech and academic freedom in a generation. Yes, I was in court all day.
Glossary (as used below):
BC = Chris Buttler KC, Barrister for Claimant (Sussex)
J = Dame Nathalie Lieven, Judge
Glossary (as used below):
BC = Chris Buttler KC, Barrister for Claimant (Sussex)
J = Dame Nathalie Lieven, Judge
2/ BC opening statement:
Uni is committed to Academic Freedom and takes no stand on GC issues. It was student protests that led Stock to leave. But as UUK says in its witness statement: "In order for AF/FS to flourish...argument is required, but so are respect and stability."
Uni is committed to Academic Freedom and takes no stand on GC issues. It was student protests that led Stock to leave. But as UUK says in its witness statement: "In order for AF/FS to flourish...argument is required, but so are respect and stability."
3/ BC continues: One way we do that is through policy statements. The TNBES (trans and non binary equality statement) was one of several such. This statement was based on a template by AHE, an authoritative voice on such matters.
Have obtained a really interesting email from James Hamilton (the former IA on the MC) and the SG. For context, I have previously obtained WhatsApps between Mr Hamilton and his Secretariat during the Hamilton Investigation. In which he said the day after the report's publication:
I found this a rather odd, put simply, why were people telling Mr Hamilton how "pleased" they were with his report and who were they? Remember, the SG is very keen to stress the Independence of the Independence Advisors. As you do, you work the information and ask for more.
The SG claimed it did not "hold" any such communications, and therefore could not confirm who they were. This remained their position as review stage. The case is currently with the SIC. Last month I asked for all communications between the SG and James Hamilton and got this back
🚨BOOM: Florida Lawmaker Randy Fine Drops the Truth Bomb the Media Won’t Touch
“Stop Calling It Radical Islam - It’s Mainstream Islam.”
Rep.Fine revealed he’s being deposed next Monday in a criminal case against a man who sent death threats against him and his family, threats like:
“I know where you live… I’m coming to kill you… I’m going to kill your children in front of you.”
And Fine says the reason for the threats was simple:
He made a statement that exposed what Americans are not allowed to say.
He said if someone yells “Praise Jesus”, people smile.
If someone says “Baruch Hashem”, nobody panics.
But if someone shouted “Allahu Akbar” in a crowded room?
“We’d all be looking for a place to hide.”
Then Fine went further and this is the line that detonates the narrative:
“We need to stop using the term radical Islam… it is mainstream Islam.”
Fine argued Americans have been lied to pressured to believe terror is an “extremist” deviation, when in reality:
“The radicals are the ones who DON’T want to kill us.”
He pointed to the normalization of Sharia culture and supremacy ideology across Europe, warning America is being marched toward the same fate and ended with a blunt promise:
There are 57 countries you can live in under Sharia.
We will make sure the United States is not number 58.
“Stop Calling It Radical Islam - It’s Mainstream Islam.”
Rep.Fine revealed he’s being deposed next Monday in a criminal case against a man who sent death threats against him and his family, threats like:
“I know where you live… I’m coming to kill you… I’m going to kill your children in front of you.”
And Fine says the reason for the threats was simple:
He made a statement that exposed what Americans are not allowed to say.
He said if someone yells “Praise Jesus”, people smile.
If someone says “Baruch Hashem”, nobody panics.
But if someone shouted “Allahu Akbar” in a crowded room?
“We’d all be looking for a place to hide.”
Then Fine went further and this is the line that detonates the narrative:
“We need to stop using the term radical Islam… it is mainstream Islam.”
Fine argued Americans have been lied to pressured to believe terror is an “extremist” deviation, when in reality:
“The radicals are the ones who DON’T want to kill us.”
He pointed to the normalization of Sharia culture and supremacy ideology across Europe, warning America is being marched toward the same fate and ended with a blunt promise:
There are 57 countries you can live in under Sharia.
We will make sure the United States is not number 58.
Florida Lawmaker Randy Fine Drops the Truth Bomb the Media Won’t Touch: 'Stop Calling It Radical Islam — It’s Mainstream Islam'
See the full report: rairfoundation.com/florida-lawmak…
See the full report: rairfoundation.com/florida-lawmak…
Thank you @RepFine you have no idea what this speech means to me / I have lived a nightmare for saying these same words out loud.
To hear an elected official speak with such truth and backbone is simply amazing.
You give me hope 🙏🏻
To hear an elected official speak with such truth and backbone is simply amazing.
You give me hope 🙏🏻
1).
„The former European Central Bank president, who has previously called for the bloc to embrace »pragmatic federalism«,
„The former European Central Bank president, who has previously called for the bloc to embrace »pragmatic federalism«,
2).
said it was time for the EU to give up long-held resistance to pooling power because Washington and Beijing could abuse the dependencies created by globalisation.”
Feb. 2, 2026
@FT archive.is/20260202140807…
said it was time for the EU to give up long-held resistance to pooling power because Washington and Beijing could abuse the dependencies created by globalisation.”
Feb. 2, 2026
@FT archive.is/20260202140807…
Per favore srotolare (unroll) @threadreaderapp. Vi ringrazio in anticipo 𓃠
Two agents involved in the shooting deaths of US citizens in Minneapolis are reportedly part of highly militarized DHS units whose extreme tactics are generally reserved for war zones. wired.com/story/ice-cbp-…
The units include ICE’s two Special Response Teams (SRT), CBP’s one SRT, and the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC).
wired.com/story/ice-cbp-…
wired.com/story/ice-cbp-…
The tactics used by SRT and BORTAC vastly differ from those of local police or sheriffs. They use explosives to breach the doors of homes, and team members are equipped with full tactical gear, assault rifles, and heavy-duty crowd-control weapons.
wired.com/story/ice-cbp-…
wired.com/story/ice-cbp-…
