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🇬🇪BBC has confirmed that Georgian Dream used a WW1 chemical agent, Bromobenzyl cyanide, against peaceful protesters.
People suffered chemical burns, respiratory distress and long-term injuries.
@GeorgianDream41
📷 Tata Khundadze, David Nebieridze
? bbc.com/news/articles/…
People suffered chemical burns, respiratory distress and long-term injuries.
@GeorgianDream41
📷 Tata Khundadze, David Nebieridze
? bbc.com/news/articles/…
The last government documented to have used chemical agents against its own population was Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. That is the historical company Georgian Dream now keeps. This isn’t crowd control. It is state violence of the most alarming kind.
And when we now know the regime deployed a WW1 chemical agent against peaceful citizens, their later actions expose the full depth of their intent. Georgian Dream had a plan and they stick to it.
@michaeldweiss 1).
„ @realDonaldTrump's rush for a peace deal at almost any price contains one risk that has been underreported so far: that Vladimir Pootin and other senior Russian figures currently wanted over alleged war crimes will evade justice.
„ @realDonaldTrump's rush for a peace deal at almost any price contains one risk that has been underreported so far: that Vladimir Pootin and other senior Russian figures currently wanted over alleged war crimes will evade justice.
@michaeldweiss @realDonaldTrump 2).
That, at least, is the take of EU Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath (@EUCssrMcGrath), in an interview with POLITICOʼs @TimRoss_1 [1] [2].”
Dec. 1, 2025
[1] @POLITICOEurope (@politico) archive.ph/nCste
[2] @POLITICOEurope (@politico) archive.ph/UnQSG
That, at least, is the take of EU Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath (@EUCssrMcGrath), in an interview with POLITICOʼs @TimRoss_1 [1] [2].”
Dec. 1, 2025
[1] @POLITICOEurope (@politico) archive.ph/nCste
[2] @POLITICOEurope (@politico) archive.ph/UnQSG
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The Palestine Youth Movement Boston and BDS [Boycott, Divest, Sanction] Boston organized the event to call for boycotts of Israel and for the end to U.S. aid. The location and phrase linked to calls for violence drew sharp criticism due to the site's painful history,
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as the horrific Boston Marathon bombing terror attack injured more than 500 people. The Boston police monitored the event but no arrests were made. These Hamas supporters and perhaps members seek to globalize the intifada.
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The April 15, 2013 Boston Marathon bombing killed 3 people and injured more than 260, with the most commonly cited figure being 264 physical injuries from the blasts themselves. The FBI references a broader total of more than 500 injured when including physical injuries,
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🔥🔥🔥Breaking Seditious Six News! I have found the entire Oct 29, 2025 Elissa Slotkin and Brookings Knight Forum transcript which includes her extra comments and those of other participants too. They had considerable anti Trump discussions.
Highlights?
- Elissa Slotkin claims she has been in communication with at least one officer:
“People are, who are participating in these strikes are doing memos for the record and then taking them to their JAGs and being like, Hey, I don't wanna ever one day be held personally liable on these strikes, so can you kind of cover me legally? I mean, that is some crazy stuff when young officers up and down the chain are seeking legal cover so they don't get sued one day for what could be illegal strikes."
- Robert Kagan views policies like Caribbean strikes as pretexts for domestic power grabs (e.g., enabling arrests and deportations).
- Rep Adam Smith embraces Russiagate:
Smith highlighted the "Putin wing" of the MAGA movement.
—————————————
Here’s analysis of Elissa Slotkins extra comments (Her prev mentioned speech is in this doc too.)
♦️Responding to Sisson's question about the intent behind US military deployments in the Caribbean (e.g., carrier strike groups beyond ship bombings), Slotkin warns of potential escalation to land-based operations, possibly targeting Venezuela. She draws historical parallels to US interventions in Grenada and Panama, critiques the casual nature of Trump's rhetoric, and expresses concern that such actions aren't aligned with public priorities post-9/11 wars. The tone is alarming ("spooking") yet analytical, emphasizing deterrence versus actual use of force and the strain on resources. This ties into her speech's themes of Trump's reorientation toward homeland threats and unchecked executive power.
♦️Addressing Sisson's query on the DoD's health under Trump, Slotkin describes low morale due to firings, retirements, civilian cuts, social policy overreach, and politicization (e.g., using the military for "mythmaking" at Quantico). She shares a personal anecdote about a young female officer questioning her future amid perceived gender-based barriers. She highlights unprecedented actions like NDAs and legal memos for Caribbean strikes, framing them as signs of fear over illegal orders. The tone is urgent and "spooking," underscoring institutional damage and risks to service members, echoing her speech's calls for military resistance to unlawful commands.
♦️In response to Sisson's question on what a national security strategy should include to address Michiganders' concerns, Slotkin recounts town halls she held in August to gauge public views. She highlights evolving threats like cyberattacks (affecting schools and hospitals), economic competition with China (job losses, supply chains), and tech/AI anxieties (social media, job displacement). She criticizes Washington's top-down approach and notes eroded public trust post-Iraq/Afghanistan. The tone is reflective and populist, advocating for citizen input while tying into broader themes of government accountability and adaptation to modern threats.
♦️Answering an audience member (James Stevens from the Stimson Center) on whether the president can unilaterally declare an armed conflict (e.g., near Venezuela) or if it's reserved for Congress under Article I, Slotkin criticizes Trump's "somersaults" to justify actions via secret terrorist lists and withheld legal memos (OLC opinions). She contrasts this with the Global War on Terror's transparency, supports a recent War Powers Resolution by Sen. Kaine, and faults Congress for abdicating oversight since Iraq. She demands evidence ("show me the math") for claims like linking Venezuela to fentanyl. The tone is critical and defiant, highlighting constitutional overreach and lack of accountability, aligning with her speech's warnings about authoritarian tactics.
I’ll also be following with analysis of the other speakers.
Document 👇🏻
web.archive.org/web/2025120117…
Highlights?
- Elissa Slotkin claims she has been in communication with at least one officer:
“People are, who are participating in these strikes are doing memos for the record and then taking them to their JAGs and being like, Hey, I don't wanna ever one day be held personally liable on these strikes, so can you kind of cover me legally? I mean, that is some crazy stuff when young officers up and down the chain are seeking legal cover so they don't get sued one day for what could be illegal strikes."
- Robert Kagan views policies like Caribbean strikes as pretexts for domestic power grabs (e.g., enabling arrests and deportations).
- Rep Adam Smith embraces Russiagate:
Smith highlighted the "Putin wing" of the MAGA movement.
—————————————
Here’s analysis of Elissa Slotkins extra comments (Her prev mentioned speech is in this doc too.)
♦️Responding to Sisson's question about the intent behind US military deployments in the Caribbean (e.g., carrier strike groups beyond ship bombings), Slotkin warns of potential escalation to land-based operations, possibly targeting Venezuela. She draws historical parallels to US interventions in Grenada and Panama, critiques the casual nature of Trump's rhetoric, and expresses concern that such actions aren't aligned with public priorities post-9/11 wars. The tone is alarming ("spooking") yet analytical, emphasizing deterrence versus actual use of force and the strain on resources. This ties into her speech's themes of Trump's reorientation toward homeland threats and unchecked executive power.
♦️Addressing Sisson's query on the DoD's health under Trump, Slotkin describes low morale due to firings, retirements, civilian cuts, social policy overreach, and politicization (e.g., using the military for "mythmaking" at Quantico). She shares a personal anecdote about a young female officer questioning her future amid perceived gender-based barriers. She highlights unprecedented actions like NDAs and legal memos for Caribbean strikes, framing them as signs of fear over illegal orders. The tone is urgent and "spooking," underscoring institutional damage and risks to service members, echoing her speech's calls for military resistance to unlawful commands.
♦️In response to Sisson's question on what a national security strategy should include to address Michiganders' concerns, Slotkin recounts town halls she held in August to gauge public views. She highlights evolving threats like cyberattacks (affecting schools and hospitals), economic competition with China (job losses, supply chains), and tech/AI anxieties (social media, job displacement). She criticizes Washington's top-down approach and notes eroded public trust post-Iraq/Afghanistan. The tone is reflective and populist, advocating for citizen input while tying into broader themes of government accountability and adaptation to modern threats.
♦️Answering an audience member (James Stevens from the Stimson Center) on whether the president can unilaterally declare an armed conflict (e.g., near Venezuela) or if it's reserved for Congress under Article I, Slotkin criticizes Trump's "somersaults" to justify actions via secret terrorist lists and withheld legal memos (OLC opinions). She contrasts this with the Global War on Terror's transparency, supports a recent War Powers Resolution by Sen. Kaine, and faults Congress for abdicating oversight since Iraq. She demands evidence ("show me the math") for claims like linking Venezuela to fentanyl. The tone is critical and defiant, highlighting constitutional overreach and lack of accountability, aligning with her speech's warnings about authoritarian tactics.
I’ll also be following with analysis of the other speakers.
Document 👇🏻
web.archive.org/web/2025120117…
I’m going to include the entire Elissa Slotkin speech on this officer before I get into the others.
“I think the thing that killed me the most was I was having a conversation with a young officer last week, who I happened to know from home in Michigan, and she's seven years into her career. And, she said that her entire cohort is looking at, particularly like, women getting removed from their jobs, and just saying like, do I have a future in this military? You know, her dream was to be an admiral and she's now saying like, is that actually, is there a ceiling on what I can do in this organization?
And, I think morale is low, and then I think the thing that is definitely happening that I was,
I've never seen in my time is, you know, people are being asked to sign NDAs who are
participating in these strikes in the Caribbean. People are, who are participating in these
strikes are doing memos for the record and then taking them to their JAGs and being like,
Hey, I don't wanna ever one day be held personally liable on these strikes, so can you kind
of cover me legally? I mean, that is some crazy stuff when young officers up and down the
chain are seeking legal cover so they don't get sued one day for what could be illegal strikes.”
“I think the thing that killed me the most was I was having a conversation with a young officer last week, who I happened to know from home in Michigan, and she's seven years into her career. And, she said that her entire cohort is looking at, particularly like, women getting removed from their jobs, and just saying like, do I have a future in this military? You know, her dream was to be an admiral and she's now saying like, is that actually, is there a ceiling on what I can do in this organization?
And, I think morale is low, and then I think the thing that is definitely happening that I was,
I've never seen in my time is, you know, people are being asked to sign NDAs who are
participating in these strikes in the Caribbean. People are, who are participating in these
strikes are doing memos for the record and then taking them to their JAGs and being like,
Hey, I don't wanna ever one day be held personally liable on these strikes, so can you kind
of cover me legally? I mean, that is some crazy stuff when young officers up and down the
chain are seeking legal cover so they don't get sued one day for what could be illegal strikes.”
Victoria Nulands husband Richard Kagan spoke too. He actually said elections would be cancelled by Trump. 😹 Here’s a few key quotes.
KAGAN:
“Well, thank you, Jeff. Um, the, the biggest threat to our national security right now
is our domestic problem. I mean, I, I don't, my national security strategy is we have to, uh, elect a different government. Um, but I'm not sure we're gonna have elections. So I don't know whether I have a good strategy for dealing with that.”
“Uh, and you need to ask what are the goals of this regime. If you look at China and you say,
what is the grand strategy of Xi Jinping? Uh, a major component of that grand strategy is to ensure the continued control in power of the Communist party, uh, of China. And that much
of their foreign policy is subsidiary to that.”
“what we're dealing with now is one man rule in this country.”
“So take this question of Venezuela and the bombing of the, of the boats. Personally, I don't think this is primarily about foreign policy. I think it's primarily about domestic policy.”
“we are at war, uh, and therefore we can do whatever we want on a whole host of domestic issues, including
deportations and arrests, and even pursuing, uh, the wrong kind of people here in the United States under the overall blanket of a national security waiver because we are at war.“
KAGAN:
“Well, thank you, Jeff. Um, the, the biggest threat to our national security right now
is our domestic problem. I mean, I, I don't, my national security strategy is we have to, uh, elect a different government. Um, but I'm not sure we're gonna have elections. So I don't know whether I have a good strategy for dealing with that.”
“Uh, and you need to ask what are the goals of this regime. If you look at China and you say,
what is the grand strategy of Xi Jinping? Uh, a major component of that grand strategy is to ensure the continued control in power of the Communist party, uh, of China. And that much
of their foreign policy is subsidiary to that.”
“what we're dealing with now is one man rule in this country.”
“So take this question of Venezuela and the bombing of the, of the boats. Personally, I don't think this is primarily about foreign policy. I think it's primarily about domestic policy.”
“we are at war, uh, and therefore we can do whatever we want on a whole host of domestic issues, including
deportations and arrests, and even pursuing, uh, the wrong kind of people here in the United States under the overall blanket of a national security waiver because we are at war.“
🧵 Silver isn’t “near its ATH”.
It’s not even in the same universe yet.**
Let’s go step by step. And let it sink in.
(Bookmark this — you’ll need it later.)
It’s not even in the same universe yet.**
Let’s go step by step. And let it sink in.
(Bookmark this — you’ll need it later.)
1️⃣ Bloomberg: “Real high was ~$150.”
Silver hit $57+, and Bloomberg said its inflation-adjusted 1980 high is ~$150.
Sounds big… until you remember something:
👉 That $150 is based on modern CPI, the version that’s been softened since the 80s.
Still — ok. $150 is 3× higher than today.
But let’s keep going.
Silver hit $57+, and Bloomberg said its inflation-adjusted 1980 high is ~$150.
Sounds big… until you remember something:
👉 That $150 is based on modern CPI, the version that’s been softened since the 80s.
Still — ok. $150 is 3× higher than today.
But let’s keep going.
2️⃣ ShadowStats: Using the ORIGINAL CPI (1980 method).
Before substitutions, hedonics, weighting tricks and all the “adjustments”.
When you use honest CPI — the same one used in 1980 —
silver’s real ATH isn’t $150.
👉 It’s $300–$400.
Already 6× higher than today.
And we’re still just warming up.
Before substitutions, hedonics, weighting tricks and all the “adjustments”.
When you use honest CPI — the same one used in 1980 —
silver’s real ATH isn’t $150.
👉 It’s $300–$400.
Already 6× higher than today.
And we’re still just warming up.
🧵The Whole World is Getting Dumber
(And the Smartphone Did It)
How’s this for a gut punch?
The entire developed world is getting dumber.
Don’t believe me? Check out this graph that shows a world wide “dumbing” across three core cognitive domains—math, reading, and science-that occurs right after the introduction of the smart phone.
(And the Smartphone Did It)
How’s this for a gut punch?
The entire developed world is getting dumber.
Don’t believe me? Check out this graph that shows a world wide “dumbing” across three core cognitive domains—math, reading, and science-that occurs right after the introduction of the smart phone.
And no, it’s not “woke teachers,” or “lazy kids,” or the Department of Education.
This isn’t even a uniquely American story.
The trends are global. OECD-wide.
Finland to France. Japan to Germany. Australia to the U.S.
Good systems and bad.
Everyone is slipping.
This isn’t even a uniquely American story.
The trends are global. OECD-wide.
Finland to France. Japan to Germany. Australia to the U.S.
Good systems and bad.
Everyone is slipping.
And the timing lines up perfectly with the most consequential technological shift of our lifetime:
the smartphone + social media + high-speed mobile internet.
That’s the trilogy that broke attention spans, rewired cognition, and kneecapped learning.
the smartphone + social media + high-speed mobile internet.
That’s the trilogy that broke attention spans, rewired cognition, and kneecapped learning.
NATO is preparing for a bad scenario: defending Europe from Russian invasion with limited US support.
A November wargame in Romania's Carpathian mountains revealed the stark reality and the dangerous gaps Europe must urgently fill — Bloomberg. 1/
A November wargame in Romania's Carpathian mountains revealed the stark reality and the dangerous gaps Europe must urgently fill — Bloomberg. 1/
A French brigade deployed in Transylvania showed what NATO's future looks like as Trump reduces US forces in Europe.
European soldiers under French command defended the continent largely alone. Romanian officials says reinforcements could take weeks to arrive. 2/
European soldiers under French command defended the continent largely alone. Romanian officials says reinforcements could take weeks to arrive. 2/
The US has already withdrawn troops from Romania (1,700 to 1,000), with more planned from Bulgaria, Slovakia, and Hungary.
Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth says it's coordinated with NATO, but European officials privately admit they're unhappy with the decision. 3/
Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth says it's coordinated with NATO, but European officials privately admit they're unhappy with the decision. 3/
Putin is not negotiating. He is stalling the West.
Dan Hoffman, former CIA station chief: Putin has not shown any hesitancy to engage in negotiations with the Trump Administration because talks help him avoid sanctions and block weapons for Ukraine. 1/
Dan Hoffman, former CIA station chief: Putin has not shown any hesitancy to engage in negotiations with the Trump Administration because talks help him avoid sanctions and block weapons for Ukraine. 1/
Q: What could come from this round of talks?
Hoffman: Russia declined a ceasefire, made no concessions, and shows no interest in real negotiations. The talks serve only one purpose for Moscow: delay. 2/
Hoffman: Russia declined a ceasefire, made no concessions, and shows no interest in real negotiations. The talks serve only one purpose for Moscow: delay. 2/
Q: Would Putin accept any compromise?
Hoffman: Putin will reject any agreement that provides Ukraine guarantees of independence or territorial integrity. He wants leverage, not resolution. 3X
Hoffman: Putin will reject any agreement that provides Ukraine guarantees of independence or territorial integrity. He wants leverage, not resolution. 3X
What do Sergey Brin, George Clooney and Taylor Swift have in common?
They underwent the same learning that produces the world's most successful people.
Thread on the underrated modes of Montessori education:
They underwent the same learning that produces the world's most successful people.
Thread on the underrated modes of Montessori education:
Maria Montessori was one of the first Italian women to become a medical doctor.
She believed in the respect of an individual's freedom and their innate drive to learn.
She observed that children in asylums needed better stimulation - so she developed her own educational method.
She believed in the respect of an individual's freedom and their innate drive to learn.
She observed that children in asylums needed better stimulation - so she developed her own educational method.
Her method involved children's natural interests and activities instead of formal teaching.
She viewed children as innately curious and capable of learning.
"Help me do it myself" was a central tenet of the method.
The focus was on a child's autonomy and proactive learning.
She viewed children as innately curious and capable of learning.
"Help me do it myself" was a central tenet of the method.
The focus was on a child's autonomy and proactive learning.
10 STEPS TO HEALTH-PROOF YOUR KITCHEN:
1. Swap any nonstick or teflon pans with ceramic, stainless steel or cast iron
Nonstick pans get their slippery texture from PFAs and PFCs which are toxic. When heated, chemicals are released into the air and food, including PFOA which is linked to thyroid disease, cancer, & more.
Ceramic is best for low to medium heat, and stainless steel/cast iron are best for higher heats.
Nonstick pans get their slippery texture from PFAs and PFCs which are toxic. When heated, chemicals are released into the air and food, including PFOA which is linked to thyroid disease, cancer, & more.
Ceramic is best for low to medium heat, and stainless steel/cast iron are best for higher heats.
2. Use unbleached parchment paper instead of aluminum foil
Aluminum can leech into your food when heated (especially acidic food). It is a neurotoxin and has no known use in the human body.
Aluminum can leech into your food when heated (especially acidic food). It is a neurotoxin and has no known use in the human body.
I am hugely grateful to Naomi Cunningham for the work that she has done as the first chair of Sex Matters, and for her equally important role as a barrister representing claimants using the law to fight for justice.
I wish her all the best in her future endeavours.
I wish her all the best in her future endeavours.
There is not enough of Naomi to go around... ❤️
Sex Matters board will be led by Interim Chair Dr Emma Hilton
Legality is one aspect - But SIM Binding has a very specific technical definition. And that is impossible to do it, by any 3rd party app that is not privileged. Everyone winks and says UPI does it, but not really.
They do send SMS and boy-oh-boy the bones it broke is legend.
They do send SMS and boy-oh-boy the bones it broke is legend.
Anyone who knows a bit of a telecom, will tell you true sim binding is:
a. There exists an App.
b. App has an account ID for a user.
c. This id must be bound with IMEI (Device) and IMSI(SIM).
But IMEI and IMSI is never given nowadays to a 3rd party app.
a. There exists an App.
b. App has an account ID for a user.
c. This id must be bound with IMEI (Device) and IMSI(SIM).
But IMEI and IMSI is never given nowadays to a 3rd party app.
So what exactly is even SIM Binding as DoT says it is?
One thing I learnt from lawyers like @VrindaBhandari is - Definitions matter. If you say something is binding, you got to write the definition in legal terms. It has to be precise.
One thing I learnt from lawyers like @VrindaBhandari is - Definitions matter. If you say something is binding, you got to write the definition in legal terms. It has to be precise.
