Franciscus Smits
@rhinomni.wsocial.eu
Dutchman having been adopted by Catalunya in 2017. Before that 20 years in England.
Força Barça! 💙🩷
Força Barça! 💙🩷
When “billionaires line up to bankroll” a particular party, they do that because they know that party will do all it can to help them.
And with that not others.
It’s well known but Republicans mean: tax cuts for the rich and less benefits for the rest.
So why would non-billionaires vote for them?
And with that not others.
It’s well known but Republicans mean: tax cuts for the rich and less benefits for the rest.
So why would non-billionaires vote for them?
US billionaires line up to bankroll Republicans’ election push ft.trib.al/M2dpOTJ
US billionaires line up to bankroll Republicans’ election push
Ultra-wealthy overwhelmingly back Donald Trump’s party over Democrats as money floods into midterms race
ft.trib.al
September 16, 2026 at 4:23 AM
When “billionaires line up to bankroll” a particular party, they do that because they know that party will do all it can to help them.
And with that not others.
It’s well known but Republicans mean: tax cuts for the rich and less benefits for the rest.
So why would non-billionaires vote for them?
And with that not others.
It’s well known but Republicans mean: tax cuts for the rich and less benefits for the rest.
So why would non-billionaires vote for them?
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
EU rebuffs Carney’s ‘unique alliance’ with Canada ft.trib.al/Odi2srR
EU rebuffs Carney’s ‘unique alliance’ with Canada
Some governments balk at prime minister’s call for ‘middle powers’ to join forces against US and China
ft.trib.al
September 16, 2026 at 4:16 AM
EU rebuffs Carney’s ‘unique alliance’ with Canada ft.trib.al/Odi2srR
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
Now there's something you don't see every day.
Abdul El-Sayed Gets Unlikely Ally After Tucker Carlson Defends His Past Comments About 9/11 As 'Obviously Right'
www.comicsands.com
September 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Now there's something you don't see every day.
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
The only thing better than the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of mail-in ballots is the #CryBaby-In-Chief's predictable, but oh-so tiresome meltdown when he loses. #Waaahhh 😭 😩
September 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM
The only thing better than the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of mail-in ballots is the #CryBaby-In-Chief's predictable, but oh-so tiresome meltdown when he loses. #Waaahhh 😭 😩
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
It was great to watch Stephen Colbert and his Late Show team win an Emmy last night.
I had the privilege of being a guest during the final stretch of the show.
He is certainly missed.
I had the privilege of being a guest during the final stretch of the show.
He is certainly missed.
September 15, 2026 at 6:45 PM
It was great to watch Stephen Colbert and his Late Show team win an Emmy last night.
I had the privilege of being a guest during the final stretch of the show.
He is certainly missed.
I had the privilege of being a guest during the final stretch of the show.
He is certainly missed.
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
The Ukrainian military is one of the most innovative fighting forces on earth, and its people are even more remarkable. That's exactly why our commitment to them matters more than ever.
I review my full trip at the link below in the comments, give it a listen and a read!
I review my full trip at the link below in the comments, give it a listen and a read!
September 15, 2026 at 3:23 PM
The Ukrainian military is one of the most innovative fighting forces on earth, and its people are even more remarkable. That's exactly why our commitment to them matters more than ever.
I review my full trip at the link below in the comments, give it a listen and a read!
I review my full trip at the link below in the comments, give it a listen and a read!
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : l’UE doit imposer « un coût plus élevé » à la Russie pour répondre à la multiplication des attaques hybrides, dit Kaja Kallas
EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : l’UE doit imposer « un coût plus élevé » à la Russie pour répondre à la multiplication des attaques hybrides, dit Kaja Kallas
« Poutine ne s’arrêtera pas, à moins qu’on ne l’arrête », a affirmé la cheffe de la diplomatie de l’Union européenne mardi devant le Parlement européen à Strasbourg, lors d’un débat consacré aux attaques hybrides dans l’UE.
www.lemonde.fr
September 15, 2026 at 6:49 PM
EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : l’UE doit imposer « un coût plus élevé » à la Russie pour répondre à la multiplication des attaques hybrides, dit Kaja Kallas
This is brilliant.
September 15, 2026 at 2:53 PM
This is brilliant.
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
The commander of the 3rd Army Corps, Biletsky, released an official statement regarding offensive operation "Vivaldi." He confirmed reports of the Ukrainian army's advance in northern Donetsk Oblast.
t.me/c/1639691719...
t.me/c/1639691719...
September 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
The commander of the 3rd Army Corps, Biletsky, released an official statement regarding offensive operation "Vivaldi." He confirmed reports of the Ukrainian army's advance in northern Donetsk Oblast.
t.me/c/1639691719...
t.me/c/1639691719...
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
Australia and Canada are leading the way - they are choosing closer ties with the EU.
The EU is our closest partner.
The UK government should put EU membership on the table. It's really a no-brainer.
The EU is our closest partner.
The UK government should put EU membership on the table. It's really a no-brainer.
September 15, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Australia and Canada are leading the way - they are choosing closer ties with the EU.
The EU is our closest partner.
The UK government should put EU membership on the table. It's really a no-brainer.
The EU is our closest partner.
The UK government should put EU membership on the table. It's really a no-brainer.
I have been reading about this since yesterday and it strikes me how easy it is to create outrage on social media…
(My comment has nothing to do with any opinion I may have around this subject)
(My comment has nothing to do with any opinion I may have around this subject)
September 15, 2026 at 12:51 PM
I have been reading about this since yesterday and it strikes me how easy it is to create outrage on social media…
(My comment has nothing to do with any opinion I may have around this subject)
(My comment has nothing to do with any opinion I may have around this subject)
Today's poem addresses, what...? The creation myth, perhaps? God? Or just a group of working people?
Or all of the above?
frankspoetry.substack.com/p/testing-te...
Or all of the above?
frankspoetry.substack.com/p/testing-te...
testing, testing, testing, 1, 2, 3!
(©, Nashyrningur - September 2026)
frankspoetry.substack.com
September 15, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Today's poem addresses, what...? The creation myth, perhaps? God? Or just a group of working people?
Or all of the above?
frankspoetry.substack.com/p/testing-te...
Or all of the above?
frankspoetry.substack.com/p/testing-te...
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
Ossoff: "We are witnessing people drunk with power who are utterly reckless, utterly corrupt, and obviously believe that they live with impunity. They believe they're untouchable. They believe they're invincible. Let's prove them wrong."
September 15, 2026 at 2:25 AM
Ossoff: "We are witnessing people drunk with power who are utterly reckless, utterly corrupt, and obviously believe that they live with impunity. They believe they're untouchable. They believe they're invincible. Let's prove them wrong."
It’s almost funny how Trump keeps behaving like the gangster he is.
September 15, 2026 at 7:07 AM
It’s almost funny how Trump keeps behaving like the gangster he is.
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
Now we have a plausible idea why Don did not attend Don Jr’s wedding, His Russian handlers might have said it would be too obvious…..
September 15, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Now we have a plausible idea why Don did not attend Don Jr’s wedding, His Russian handlers might have said it would be too obvious…..
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
JEFF DANIELS ain’t buyin’ what Hollywood’s sellin’.
Love it.
Love it.
September 14, 2026 at 8:22 AM
JEFF DANIELS ain’t buyin’ what Hollywood’s sellin’.
Love it.
Love it.
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
"Wir müssen wirklich aufhören, den Tech-Bros ihre Stories abzukaufen und ernst zu nehmen. Sie sind keine verlässlichen Kommunikationspartner."
Die Forderung nach einer "Pause der KI-Entwicklung" hat nichts mir ihren echten Gefahren oder so zu tun, sondern mit einem crashenden Businessmodell. Wir dürfen uns nicht auf diesen Effective Altrusim-verseuchten Diskurs einlassen.
https://tante.cc/2026/09/14/der-besorgte-ki-bro/
https://tante.cc/2026/09/14/der-besorgte-ki-bro/
Der besorgte "KI"-Bro
Wir lesen in den letzten viel über die besorgen “KI”-Bros: Dario Amodei und Sam Altman sprechen beide davon, man müsse jetzt die Entwicklung von “Frontier KI” verlangsamen und Elon Musk stimmt ebenfalls zu. Eine unheilige Allianz, die nachdenklich machen sollte, gerade wo die drei betreffenden Herren sich alle zu tiefst verachten. Sind die “KI”-Bros jetzt […]
tante.cc
September 14, 2026 at 9:59 AM
"Wir müssen wirklich aufhören, den Tech-Bros ihre Stories abzukaufen und ernst zu nehmen. Sie sind keine verlässlichen Kommunikationspartner."
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
Ossoff: "The draft-dodging commander in chief builds a monument to himself while plunging us deeper into a war he doesn't know how to end or win"
September 13, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Ossoff: "The draft-dodging commander in chief builds a monument to himself while plunging us deeper into a war he doesn't know how to end or win"
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has called on NATO to intensify military exercises near Russia’s Kaliningrad Oblast, arguing that greater pressure there could force Moscow to redeploy some forces from Ukraine
english.nv.ua/russian-war/...
english.nv.ua/russian-war/...
Sikorski urges stronger exercises near Kaliningrad to draw Russian troops from Ukraine
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has called on NATO to intensify military exercises near Russia’s Kaliningrad Oblast, arguing that greater pressure there could force Moscow to redeploy some f...
english.nv.ua
September 13, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has called on NATO to intensify military exercises near Russia’s Kaliningrad Oblast, arguing that greater pressure there could force Moscow to redeploy some forces from Ukraine
english.nv.ua/russian-war/...
english.nv.ua/russian-war/...
Reposted by Franciscus Smits
👍 C'est possible d'empêcher l'ED de gagner.
La gauche en tête des législatives en Suède et l'extrême droite perd du terrain pour la première fois depuis 2010, selon des sondages sortie des urnes www.franceinfo.fr/monde/europe...
La gauche en tête des législatives en Suède et l'extrême droite perd du terrain pour la première fois depuis 2010, selon des sondages sortie des urnes www.franceinfo.fr/monde/europe...
La gauche en tête des législatives en Suède et l'extrême droite perd du terrain pour la première fois depuis 2010, selon des sondages sortie des urnes
Ces élections législatives sont très disputées, marquées selon les sondages de sortie des urnes par un recul de l'extrême droite, tandis que la gauche fait la course en tête dimanche soir.
https://www.franceinfo.fr/monde/europe/la-gauche-en-tete-des-legislatives-en-suede-et-l-extreme-droite-perd-du-terrain-pour-la-premiere-fois-depuis-2010-selon-des-sondages-sortie-des-urnes_8191127.html#xtor=CS2-765-[autres]-
September 13, 2026 at 7:51 PM
👍 C'est possible d'empêcher l'ED de gagner.
La gauche en tête des législatives en Suède et l'extrême droite perd du terrain pour la première fois depuis 2010, selon des sondages sortie des urnes www.franceinfo.fr/monde/europe...
La gauche en tête des législatives en Suède et l'extrême droite perd du terrain pour la première fois depuis 2010, selon des sondages sortie des urnes www.franceinfo.fr/monde/europe...