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I think @amandamarcotte.bsky.social is really onto something here and that it's related to something @polphilpod.bsky.social has said in a few places; what collapsed was not liberalism, which in some ways is more strongly felt and committed to by more people than ever, but conservatism
October 6, 2026 at 1:16 PM
I think @amandamarcotte.bsky.social is really onto something here and that it's related to something @polphilpod.bsky.social has said in a few places; what collapsed was not liberalism, which in some ways is more strongly felt and committed to by more people than ever, but conservatism
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The dog whistles are gone, they're whistling in human register, restraints are completely discarded, but that also drives mobilization against them and polarization against their worldview
October 6, 2026 at 1:17 PM
The dog whistles are gone, they're whistling in human register, restraints are completely discarded, but that also drives mobilization against them and polarization against their worldview
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Far-right German lawmaker Tobias Rausch won the presidency of Saxony-Anhalt’s state parliament today, backed by the left-populists.
AfD wins state parliament speakership in Saxony-Anhalt with far-left backing
“The era of political firewalls should be a thing of the past,” the newly elected president said after taking office.
www.politico.com
October 6, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Far-right German lawmaker Tobias Rausch won the presidency of Saxony-Anhalt’s state parliament today, backed by the left-populists.
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Burnham has opened the door to a "rejoin" manifesto pledge. The politics make more sense than a lot of people seem to realise.
I look at what it would involve at every step from pledge to referendum. There are significant barriers but it can be done.
samf.substack.com/p/the-route-...
Burnham has opened the door to a "rejoin" manifesto pledge. The politics make more sense than a lot of people seem to realise.
I look at what it would involve at every step from pledge to referendum. There are significant barriers but it can be done.
samf.substack.com/p/the-route-...
The route back into the EU
Back in 2022 I wrote about the long-term prospects for undoing Brexit and made two predictions.
samf.substack.com
October 6, 2026 at 7:56 AM
New post:
Burnham has opened the door to a "rejoin" manifesto pledge. The politics make more sense than a lot of people seem to realise.
I look at what it would involve at every step from pledge to referendum. There are significant barriers but it can be done.
samf.substack.com/p/the-route-...
Burnham has opened the door to a "rejoin" manifesto pledge. The politics make more sense than a lot of people seem to realise.
I look at what it would involve at every step from pledge to referendum. There are significant barriers but it can be done.
samf.substack.com/p/the-route-...
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🇫🇷🚀 Macron watches France conduct the first launch of its new M51.3 ballistic missile from the nuclear submarine Le Vigilant.
He said the test demonstrated the credibility of France’s nuclear deterrent: “To be free, you must be feared. And to be feared, you must be powerful.”
He said the test demonstrated the credibility of France’s nuclear deterrent: “To be free, you must be feared. And to be feared, you must be powerful.”
October 6, 2026 at 10:57 AM
🇫🇷🚀 Macron watches France conduct the first launch of its new M51.3 ballistic missile from the nuclear submarine Le Vigilant.
He said the test demonstrated the credibility of France’s nuclear deterrent: “To be free, you must be feared. And to be feared, you must be powerful.”
He said the test demonstrated the credibility of France’s nuclear deterrent: “To be free, you must be feared. And to be feared, you must be powerful.”
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The former boss of Germany's most important intelligence agency, the BND, has been arrested on suspicion of treason.
Verdacht auf Landesverrat gegen Ex-BND-Chef Hanning
Affäre beim BND: Ex-Geheimdienstchef Hanning wegen Spionageverdacht festgenommen
Der frühere Präsident des Bundesnachrichtendienstes August Hanning ist festgenommen worden. Es bahnt sich einer der großen Spionagefälle der Bundesrepublik an.
www.sueddeutsche.de
October 6, 2026 at 8:10 AM
The former boss of Germany's most important intelligence agency, the BND, has been arrested on suspicion of treason.
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The Netherlands will provide maintenance, spare parts, and ammunition for Ukraine's F-16s, Dutch PM Rob Jetten promised on 5 October after a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/06/r...
🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/06/r...
October 6, 2026 at 1:38 PM
The Netherlands will provide maintenance, spare parts, and ammunition for Ukraine's F-16s, Dutch PM Rob Jetten promised on 5 October after a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/06/r...
🔗 euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/06/r...
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A regretful Republican voter has unloaded on Trump and his own party, saying the GOP has “lost their minds” and that the president belongs in jail.
Regretful Republican Voter Obliterates Trump in Scathing Call
The West Virginia voter said the president belongs in jail.
www.thedailybeast.com
October 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
A regretful Republican voter has unloaded on Trump and his own party, saying the GOP has “lost their minds” and that the president belongs in jail.
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It is reported that last night, the "Volodarska" oil depot - the largest in the Moscow region - was attacked. The facility notably supplies fuel to key airports in the Russian terrorists' capital - Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Sheremetyevo.
October 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
It is reported that last night, the "Volodarska" oil depot - the largest in the Moscow region - was attacked. The facility notably supplies fuel to key airports in the Russian terrorists' capital - Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Sheremetyevo.
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Electronics assembly moves into a tunnel easily. Solid rocket motor production does not. Iran's missile program may need to put it there regardless. warontherocks.com/iran-faces-s...
Iran Faces Severe Challenges to Rebuild Missile and Drone Production
With the significant Israeli and U.S. military attacks against Iran in 2025 and early 2026, analysts have discussed and debated Iran’s ability to
warontherocks.com
October 6, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Electronics assembly moves into a tunnel easily. Solid rocket motor production does not. Iran's missile program may need to put it there regardless. warontherocks.com/iran-faces-s...
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James Bond never had to do this, just saying
October 6, 2026 at 1:46 PM
James Bond never had to do this, just saying
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The Kremlin said Tuesday it had begun preparations for President Vladimir Putin’s annual press conference and “Direct Line” call-in show.
Kremlin Begins Preparations for Putin’s Annual ‘Direct Line’ Call-In Show - The Moscow Times
The Kremlin said Tuesday it had begun preparations for President Vladimir Putin’s annual press conference and “Direct Line” call-in show. “We’re preparing in the same way as last year and previous yea...
www.themoscowtimes.com
October 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM
The Kremlin said Tuesday it had begun preparations for President Vladimir Putin’s annual press conference and “Direct Line” call-in show.
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Report to Congress on U.S. Aircraft Combat Losses in Operation Epic Fury — USNI News
news.usni.org/2026/10/06/r...
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Report to Congress on U.S. Aircraft Combat Losses in Operation Epic Fury - USNI News
The following is the Oct. 5, 2026, Congressional Research Service report, U.S. Aircraft Combat Losses in Operation Epic Fury: Considerations for Congress. From the Report On February 28, 2026, the Un...
news.usni.org
October 6, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Report to Congress on U.S. Aircraft Combat Losses in Operation Epic Fury — USNI News
news.usni.org/2026/10/06/r...
news.usni.org/2026/10/06/r...
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The president is clearly concerned about his dwindling rally crowds after reports showed they are not what they used to be.
Trump Melts Down After Embarrassing Rally Crowds Are Exposed
The president is clearly concerned about his dwindling crowds.
www.thedailybeast.com
October 6, 2026 at 1:50 PM
The president is clearly concerned about his dwindling rally crowds after reports showed they are not what they used to be.
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It’s beyond insane that so many still haven't learned that appeasing dictators never stops them.
We saw it in WWII, and we see it in Russia's behavior under Putin. Dictators only respect power.
Putin will continue to escalate if he smells weakness
We saw it in WWII, and we see it in Russia's behavior under Putin. Dictators only respect power.
Putin will continue to escalate if he smells weakness
October 6, 2026 at 1:53 PM
It’s beyond insane that so many still haven't learned that appeasing dictators never stops them.
We saw it in WWII, and we see it in Russia's behavior under Putin. Dictators only respect power.
Putin will continue to escalate if he smells weakness
We saw it in WWII, and we see it in Russia's behavior under Putin. Dictators only respect power.
Putin will continue to escalate if he smells weakness
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A wave of long-range attack drones has slammed into the Moscow region, bringing Putin’s war right to his doorstep.
Putin Humiliated as Crisis Reaches Kremlin’s Doorstep
Ukrainian long-range strikes have brought the war home to Moscow.
www.thedailybeast.com
October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
A wave of long-range attack drones has slammed into the Moscow region, bringing Putin’s war right to his doorstep.
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Behind the public optimism is the blunt reality that the UK's Tories are on the ropes electorally and miles from power. The party is currently third in opinion polls on 20% — below their 23.7% in the 2024 general election catastrophe ft.trib.al/SEevmD7
October 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Behind the public optimism is the blunt reality that the UK's Tories are on the ropes electorally and miles from power. The party is currently third in opinion polls on 20% — below their 23.7% in the 2024 general election catastrophe ft.trib.al/SEevmD7
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Ukrainian drone pilots killed or wounded 2,699 Russian infantry in the first five days of October, 76.5 percent more than the same period in August
Commander Robert Brovdi said the sharpest rise came from the Dobropillia-Pokrovsk axis euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/06/u...
Commander Robert Brovdi said the sharpest rise came from the Dobropillia-Pokrovsk axis euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/06/u...
Ukraine’s drone pilots hit 76.5% more Russian infantry than two months ago: 2,699 in first five days of October
Commander Robert Brovdi says the pilots count only losses verified in the military's Delta system, so the real toll is higher.
euromaidanpress.com
October 6, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Ukrainian drone pilots killed or wounded 2,699 Russian infantry in the first five days of October, 76.5 percent more than the same period in August
Commander Robert Brovdi said the sharpest rise came from the Dobropillia-Pokrovsk axis euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/06/u...
Commander Robert Brovdi said the sharpest rise came from the Dobropillia-Pokrovsk axis euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/06/u...
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MORE | Government-aligned forces are already at Dhubab Airport, which is 54km from Mokha, and some local media have published uncorroborated footage of government-aligned forces entering Mokha after reported Houthi withdrawals.
October 6, 2026 at 2:09 PM
MORE | Government-aligned forces are already at Dhubab Airport, which is 54km from Mokha, and some local media have published uncorroborated footage of government-aligned forces entering Mokha after reported Houthi withdrawals.
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has rejected claims that his rulings suggest he supports Donald Trump’s MAGA movement.
Trumpy Justice Takes Offense at Being Called MAGA
Samuel Alito has consistently voted in favor of the president.
www.thedailybeast.com
October 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has rejected claims that his rulings suggest he supports Donald Trump’s MAGA movement.
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Russia continues targeting Ukraine’s road and bridge infrastructure. A strike hit one of the bridges across the Dnipro River in Zaporizhzhia, injuring two people, regional authorities say. Traffic across the bridge has been temporarily suspended. #Ukraine
October 6, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Russia continues targeting Ukraine’s road and bridge infrastructure. A strike hit one of the bridges across the Dnipro River in Zaporizhzhia, injuring two people, regional authorities say. Traffic across the bridge has been temporarily suspended. #Ukraine
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Poland must be prepared for “any scenario” as security threats from the east grow, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said.
Speaking at Warsaw’s War Studies University, Tusk emphasized the war outside Poland’s borders is already having a direct impact on the country.
Speaking at Warsaw’s War Studies University, Tusk emphasized the war outside Poland’s borders is already having a direct impact on the country.
October 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Poland must be prepared for “any scenario” as security threats from the east grow, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said.
Speaking at Warsaw’s War Studies University, Tusk emphasized the war outside Poland’s borders is already having a direct impact on the country.
Speaking at Warsaw’s War Studies University, Tusk emphasized the war outside Poland’s borders is already having a direct impact on the country.
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Two ships were attacked by sea and aerial drones in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, BNT reports. One sank and its crew is missing. Bulgaria’s PM said a Russian attack is suspected but Sofia will not invoke NATO Articles 4 or 5. #Europe
October 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Two ships were attacked by sea and aerial drones in Bulgaria’s exclusive economic zone, BNT reports. One sank and its crew is missing. Bulgaria’s PM said a Russian attack is suspected but Sofia will not invoke NATO Articles 4 or 5. #Europe
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Pete Hegseth’s claim that military service members are superior to American civilians “is not only unwarranted, but actively dangerous,” Eliot A. Cohen argues:
Hegseth’s One Percent
A cult of military superiority over civilians is not only unwarranted, but actively dangerous.
bit.ly
October 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Pete Hegseth’s claim that military service members are superior to American civilians “is not only unwarranted, but actively dangerous,” Eliot A. Cohen argues:
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio implored Russia to share more about the death of a Russian laboratory worker that was potentially related to pneumonic plague.
“It’s incumbent upon Russia to obviously share more information with the world,” he said.
“It’s incumbent upon Russia to obviously share more information with the world,” he said.
Rubio calls on Russia to disclose more about potential plague case
U.S. agencies have been trying to determine if the death of a Russian laboratory worker is related to pneumonic plague.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio implored Russia to share more about the death of a Russian laboratory worker that was potentially related to pneumonic plague.
“It’s incumbent upon Russia to obviously share more information with the world,” he said.
“It’s incumbent upon Russia to obviously share more information with the world,” he said.