Ross Macdonald
@rossmac2310.bsky.social
African, tech 4 : telco, climate, poverty, rugby (SA/Scotland), coffee, family and dogs. No DMs pls.
The USA / Israel attack on Iran will prove more costly than Iraq in 2003
September 21, 2026 at 5:21 PM
The USA / Israel attack on Iran will prove more costly than Iraq in 2003
An equinox moon over the Channel tonight
September 20, 2026 at 8:50 PM
An equinox moon over the Channel tonight
A little known Fintech company recently acquired by MasterCard - BVNK - one to aspire to - founded by Saffas. www.forbes.com/sites/kjarta...
How BVNK Built A $1.8 Billion Company Through Culture
BVNK's founders treated culture as an operating system, not a set of values on a wall. The result was faster execution, stronger hiring and a company built to scale.
www.forbes.com
September 1, 2026 at 3:32 PM
A little known Fintech company recently acquired by MasterCard - BVNK - one to aspire to - founded by Saffas. www.forbes.com/sites/kjarta...
Fantastic - no reason to make anything plastic in future
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
China is replacing plastic with fast-growing bamboo, creating eco-friendly bags and tableware that can biodegrade in just 4–6 months
China is replacing plastic with fast-growing bamboo, creating eco-friendly bags and tableware that can biodegrade in just 4–6 months
August 24, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Fantastic - no reason to make anything plastic in future
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2 dead in Michigan from Taylor Farms lettuce. 1.7M+ contaminated eggs at Kroger. 3 dogs sick from Oma's Pride dog food. E. coli berries in 8 states.
This is what happens when the FDA can't act before the harm — and victims can't sue after.
All thanks to The Roberts Court.
This is what happens when the FDA can't act before the harm — and victims can't sue after.
All thanks to The Roberts Court.
August 21, 2026 at 12:36 PM
2 dead in Michigan from Taylor Farms lettuce. 1.7M+ contaminated eggs at Kroger. 3 dogs sick from Oma's Pride dog food. E. coli berries in 8 states.
This is what happens when the FDA can't act before the harm — and victims can't sue after.
All thanks to The Roberts Court.
This is what happens when the FDA can't act before the harm — and victims can't sue after.
All thanks to The Roberts Court.
The only solution to the subscription problem - is micropayments - pay for the article you want to read only - watch this space sgcarney.substack.com/p/the-real-r...
The Real Reason that Substack is Collapsing
The Subscription Model Has Maxed Out
sgcarney.substack.com
August 7, 2026 at 10:15 AM
The only solution to the subscription problem - is micropayments - pay for the article you want to read only - watch this space sgcarney.substack.com/p/the-real-r...
My feed has gone 90% Espagnol / is that a hint I need to learn the language ?
July 31, 2026 at 8:59 AM
My feed has gone 90% Espagnol / is that a hint I need to learn the language ?
Saddam Hussein would have been proud
He's kept the World Club Cup which he didn't win. Chelsea did. And what's going on with all those model planes? Is he 9 years old? Don't answer that. Still, we get the last laugh: you can't take it with you.
Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino posted this video of the Oval Office and it somehow looks even more embarrassing than I realized
July 31, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Saddam Hussein would have been proud
The mind boggles at climate change denialism - à la the Trump administration. In terms of consequences - ie deaths - it is worse than Holocaust denialism. Because far more than 6 m will die due to climate change.
You see everything is connected.
The marine heatwaves off the coasts of Europe make heatwaves on land more intense, which in turn dries out vegetation, which then creates perfect fire weather conditions.
Brought to you by the world's refusal to drastically reduce the burning of fossil fuels.
The marine heatwaves off the coasts of Europe make heatwaves on land more intense, which in turn dries out vegetation, which then creates perfect fire weather conditions.
Brought to you by the world's refusal to drastically reduce the burning of fossil fuels.
Ongoing marine heatwave in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea | EU Space Support Office
In late May 2026, several countries in Western Europe faced above-average temperatures. During the same period, large areas of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea also recorded above-average ...
eu-space.europa.eu
July 26, 2026 at 10:45 AM
The mind boggles at climate change denialism - à la the Trump administration. In terms of consequences - ie deaths - it is worse than Holocaust denialism. Because far more than 6 m will die due to climate change.
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This ends in slavery and apartheid for the masses. Why do you think they are building the surveillance state? Its a digital prison. Wake the fuck up.
U.S. has worse wealth distribution than pre-revolutionary France did.
July 21, 2026 at 6:55 PM
This ends in slavery and apartheid for the masses. Why do you think they are building the surveillance state? Its a digital prison. Wake the fuck up.
WTAF
Every republican that allows this to continue should be held liable for intent to commit treasonous acts.
July 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
WTAF
This is the biggest systemic risk in the USA today
Also known as the wealth stolen by the 1%.
U.S. NATIONAL DEBT OFFICIALLY HITS $39 TRILLION, RISING BY APPROXIMATELY $5 BILLION PER DAY SINCE OCTOBER, PER FORTUNE.
July 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
This is the biggest systemic risk in the USA today
Where to stablecoins ? www.morganstanley.com/insights/art...
www.morganstanley.com
July 21, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Where to stablecoins ? www.morganstanley.com/insights/art...
Stable coins are coming www.coindesk.com/business/202...
Stablecoin trading volume is on track to smash records in 2026
As Wall Street banks adopt digital currencies for faster settlements, overall trading volume spiked 63% in just a single month.
www.coindesk.com
July 7, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Stable coins are coming www.coindesk.com/business/202...
Hence the backlash
A massive Georgia data center drained nearly 30 million gallons of water, sparking outrage among local residents asked to conserve water during a drought.
Residents of Fayetteville, Georgia, first noticed something was wrong when their home water pressure mysteriously plummeted.
Residents of Fayetteville, Georgia, first noticed something was wrong when their home water pressure mysteriously plummeted.
July 1, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Hence the backlash
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We need more of this in the USA…
“NYC Mayor Mandani reveals a plan to allocate $122 million to hire an additional 1,000 teachers by 2027. This must be why they say socialism is so horrible. Rather than funding continuous foreign wars, tax funds are being redirected toward our educational system.”
“NYC Mayor Mandani reveals a plan to allocate $122 million to hire an additional 1,000 teachers by 2027. This must be why they say socialism is so horrible. Rather than funding continuous foreign wars, tax funds are being redirected toward our educational system.”
June 22, 2026 at 12:01 PM
We need more of this in the USA…
“NYC Mayor Mandani reveals a plan to allocate $122 million to hire an additional 1,000 teachers by 2027. This must be why they say socialism is so horrible. Rather than funding continuous foreign wars, tax funds are being redirected toward our educational system.”
“NYC Mayor Mandani reveals a plan to allocate $122 million to hire an additional 1,000 teachers by 2027. This must be why they say socialism is so horrible. Rather than funding continuous foreign wars, tax funds are being redirected toward our educational system.”
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"The mere existence of trillionaires is a major political and economic problem, probably the defining issue of our time," writes @gabrielzucman.bsky.social.
"When the power of wealth is wielded by sociopaths, the consequences are a matter of life and death."
"When the power of wealth is wielded by sociopaths, the consequences are a matter of life and death."
The era of trillionaires will be dire for democracy. Here is how we can fight back | Gabriel Zucman
There is a fundamental tension between extreme wealth and the very possibility of democracy. That’s because extreme wealth is always an extreme power
www.theguardian.com
June 16, 2026 at 7:38 PM
"The mere existence of trillionaires is a major political and economic problem, probably the defining issue of our time," writes @gabrielzucman.bsky.social.
"When the power of wealth is wielded by sociopaths, the consequences are a matter of life and death."
"When the power of wealth is wielded by sociopaths, the consequences are a matter of life and death."
Between Trump ( Iran) and Putin ( Ukraine ) - it is not clear who has inflicted the bigger own goal upon their own economies and standing in the World.
June 17, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Between Trump ( Iran) and Putin ( Ukraine ) - it is not clear who has inflicted the bigger own goal upon their own economies and standing in the World.
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Man who hates paying taxes loves government handouts
boingboing.net/2026/06/15/m...
boingboing.net/2026/06/15/m...
Man who hates paying taxes loves government handouts
CNN quotes early Tesla investor Ross Gerber saying, “There would not be Tesla and SpaceX if it weren’t for the government.” That is the whole story in one sentence.
boingboing.net
June 16, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Man who hates paying taxes loves government handouts
boingboing.net/2026/06/15/m...
boingboing.net/2026/06/15/m...
All media seems to be in hock to climate denying, Epstein class- misogynists.
Not a single mention of the climate crisis anywhere. You would think extreme weather conditions would be a good opportunity to educate the public, but clearly not.
UK weather latest: 'Tropical' night breaks UK heat record for May, says Met Office
Temperatures didn't fall below 21.3°C (70F) overnight at Kenley Airfield in London - the minimum being above 20C is classed as a "tropical night".
www.bbc.co.uk
May 26, 2026 at 9:35 AM
All media seems to be in hock to climate denying, Epstein class- misogynists.
Of course they are
May 26, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Of course they are
Tail wagging the dog
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir tells the media the Israeli government will not let Trump sign a “bad deal” with Iran.
May 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Tail wagging the dog
The opportunity to bring connectivity ( proper broadband ) to Africa is immense #digitalinclusion #connectivity www.news24.com/brandstory/p...
Freedom Day: Why digital inclusion is the next chapter of SA’s freedom story | News24
The 27th of April 1994 was not an ordinary election day. For the first time in history, every South African was welcomed to have their say in the country’s leadership. Across the country, millions que...
www.news24.com
May 26, 2026 at 9:28 AM
The opportunity to bring connectivity ( proper broadband ) to Africa is immense #digitalinclusion #connectivity www.news24.com/brandstory/p...