Mike Huckabee, the US ambassador to Israel, sent a text message to President Trump expressing his belief that Trump is a consequential president and that only God's voice matters.

The text contained religious overtones, with Huckabee stating that Trump was spared in Butler, PA to be the President. A particularly disturbing part was a reference to Truman in 1945, who used nuclear weapons against an enemy state.

caitlinjohnst.one/p/mike-hucka…

#usa #iran #uspol

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Israeli soldier killed in fighting in southern Gaza Strip, IDF announces haaretz.com/israel-news/2025-0…

American Threats of Military Intervention Against Iran Are Pushing the Region to the Brink of Explosion — Hamas


We in the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, strongly condemn the American threats and categorically reject the continued zionist aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, which constitutes a blatant violation of international law and a direct threat to regional and global peace and security.

The zionist statements claiming that “there are no safe cities from ‘israel’ in the Middle East” reflect an arrogant colonial mindset and reveal aggressive intentions that endanger the stability of the region and its peoples.

We warn of the serious consequences of direct American involvement in any military aggression against Iran, and we hold Washington and the zionist entity fully responsible for the repercussions of this escalation against Iran and the region.

We affirm our solidarity with Iran and its people, and our support for its legitimate right to defend itself and its national sovereignty.

We call on Arab and Islamic countries to take a unified and responsible stance in confronting zionist recklessness, rejecting aggression against Iran, and preventing its continuation in order to protect the security of the region and the interests of its peoples.

Islamic Resistance Movement – Hamas

Tuesday: 21 Dhul-Hijjah 1446 AH
Corresponding to: June 17, 2025

abolitionmedia.noblogs.org/?p=…

#alAqsaFlood #hamas #iran #palestine #westAsia

Encrypting without full disk encryption question


I use a headless server connected to nothing but an ethernet cable in my basement, and I'd prefer to allow the thing to boot by itself and start up without me needing to unlock the disk encryption every single time I do an update or power back on. Its a Dell 9500t NUC that I'm using it as a server and am wondering whether its possible to encrypt everything still.

I do generally use docker containers, so could I potentially encrypt just the containers themselves, assuming I'm worried about a smash and grab rather than someone keeping the machine powered up and reading my ram?

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Gaza journalist Anas al-Sharif:

“100 martyrs since dawn.
Most of them were standing in lines waiting for aid,
They wanted flour… but found death.

100 innocent souls snatched from life,
100 families devastated,
100 children will sleep tonight without a father, without a mother, without shelter.

What kind of oppression is this?
What kind of humanity allows the hungry to be killed while waiting for bread?
Gaza is not bleeding… Gaza is being slaughtered.”

#Gaza #GazaGenocide #IsraelWarCrimes

"They all want to cover my story, but their EDITORS say no… #CNN wants to interview me; but they say they can’t do it because they don’t want problems with the Israeli censor. #BBC is doing the same thing. Sixty Minutes from the United States from the beginning they wanted to do a program, but because of the censor situation they decide not to do it." #Israel #Nuclear #Weapons thearabdailynews.com/2015/12/2…

At the G7 summit, there was a ‘self-goal’ on the issue of sanctions, according to Zakharova. en.news-front.su/2025/06/17/at…

Over 6,000 years ago, a mysterious civilization had detailed maps of our solar system.

The Sumerians created these drawings using clay. The surviving drawings show that they understood that the sun is a star at the centre of the solar system and that other planets revolve around it. They even accurately sketched the orbits and positions of the planets.
Interestingly, some of their paintings also depict strange images of giant entities. The Sumerians considered them to be deities. Intriguingly, some of the drawings of these gods even display symbols resembling human DNA sequences. Additionally, they had symbols related to medicine, which bear significant resemblance to modern medical symbols. To this day, we still cannot understand how thousands of years ago, the oldest civilization of mankind had such profound knowledge of astronomy.
This raises whether this ancient civilization was not backward but had advanced far beyond our current understanding of it.

Klares Nein – Umfrage: Mehrheit lehnt unbegrenzte tägliche Arbeitszeit ab


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If you run Mastodon you're pissing money away. Literally. No other fediverse platform has the bandwidth, server, and STORAGE requirements that Mastodon blithely inflicts on its admins. NONE. If you're thinking about running your own Mastodon server.... ***don't!*** Sharkey is much easier to set up, run, maintain, and has features that aren't even on Mastodon's roadmap yet, all with requiring literally 1/10th the bandwidth, server, and storage requirements of Mastodon. Seriously. Only a fool deploys a new Mastodon server today. RE: mindly.social/@KuJoe/114513341…

Democrat and Republican lawmakers push to limit Trump’s war powers on Iran #Palestine mondoweiss.net/2025/06/democra…

China highlights importance of St. Petersburg Forum plenglish.com/news/2025/06/17/…

#Israel has support from the U.S. and Europe. #Iran's allies have been dramatically weakened, taken out completely, or are not in a position to help. What does this mean for this war and its aftermath?

mitchellplitnick.substack.com/…

BREAKING: Sen Lindsey Graham is calling for the U.S. to deploy boots on the ground in Iran.

"The men and women who serve - they're the ones going, not the ones answering a poll."

"If you ask them 'would you be willing to risk your life to stop the Ayatollah from having a nuclear weapon,' ALL of them would say yes!"

"You wanna avoid WW3? Learn the lessons from WW2!"

"We live in a world where you pay now, or you pay later."

[He's a war rhetoric machine]

#Mastodon #uspol #Trump #Israel #Iran

Why Free WordPress Themes Still Thrive in 2025


When you're building a website on a limited budget, a free WordPress theme is a no-brainer. It lets you save money for essentials like hosting, copywriting, or hiring a cheap web designer for specialized tasks.

When you're building a website on a limited budget, a free WordPress theme is a no-brainer. It lets you save money for essentials like hosting, copywriting, or hiring a cheap web designer for specialized tasks.

Affordable web design is about smart resource allocation. You want a site that's fast, looks sharp, and performs well on mobile—without breaking the bank. The themes below excel in these areas.

They're lightweight, customizable, and integrate seamlessly with popular plugins. Whether you're a startup, freelancer, or hobbyist, these themes provide a cost-free starting point.

Top Free WordPress Themes for 2025

1. Astra


  • Load time/size: ~400 ms, 48 KB
  • Best for: Multi-purpose websites
  • Key features: Super lightweight, no jQuery, 300+ pre-built templates

Astra is a favorite among cheap web designers for its ready-to-use templates and ease of customization. Adjust colors, typography, and layouts without touching code.
Ideal for affordable web design projects needing quick, professional results.

2. GeneratePress


  • Load time/size: ~525 ms, 50 KB
  • Best for: Bloggers, consultants

GeneratePress is built for performance with a clean codebase and visual customization via the WordPress Customizer. Cheap web designers use it to create fast, accessible sites with minimal effort.

3. Neve


  • Load time/size: ~407 ms, 28 KB
  • Best for: Small businesses, service providers

Neve is fast and versatile, supporting Elementor and Gutenberg with professional-grade templates. Perfect for affordable web design with quick setup and sleek designs.

4. OceanWP


  • Load time/size: ~556 ms, 280 KB
  • Best for: eCommerce, versatile sites

OceanWP offers advanced features like sticky headers and Instagram feeds, great for dynamic projects. Delivers robust sites without premium add-ons.

5. Kadence


  • Load time/size: Fast and compact
  • Best for: Agencies, content-driven sites

Kadence provides premium features like header/footer builders and content blocks in its free version. Go-to for affordable web design, delivering custom designs on a budget.

6. Blocksy


  • Load time/size: ~764 ms, 118 KB
  • Best for: Designers seeking flexibility

Blocksy is Gutenberg-focused with tools like live header builders and dynamic sidebars. Enables modern, unique sites without coding.

7. Botiga


  • Load time/size: ~450 ms (varies)
  • Best for: eCommerce stores

Botiga is tailored for WooCommerce, delivering fast product pages and mobile-friendly checkouts. Smart pick for affordable web design in online retail.

8. Hello Elementor


  • Load time/size: ~393 ms, 300 KB
  • Best for: Elementor-driven sites

Hello is a lean theme built for Elementor, keeping sites fast and focused. Preferred for efficient, high-quality Elementor builds.

Choosing the Best Theme


Uncertain where to begin? Here's a breakdown:

  • Simple sites or blogs: Astra, GeneratePress, Neve
  • Online stores: Botiga, OceanWP
  • Design-heavy sites: Blocksy, Kadence
  • Elementor projects: Hello Elementor

All themes support responsive design, SEO, and popular plugins - perfect for affordable web design.

Final Thoughts


Free themes are now robust and versatile, often surpassing premium themes slowed by bloat. They enable:

  • High-quality work at reduced costs for designers
  • Cost-effective solutions for small businesses
  • Professional, manageable sites for individuals

Workflow: Select → Test on staging → Tweak → Launch. Done.

Protester shot in the eye with rubber bullet during 'No Kings Day' rally in downtown Los Angeles


In their hubris, Israel Zionists and US shitlibs think other countries' political system are like theirs', where the whims of a single person will shut down a government.

If that were true, wouldn't assassinating all those Iranian generals stop the missiles raining down on Tel Aviv today?

youtube.com/watch?v=xMH4oHpdV-… #Iran #Imperialism #Zionism #Fascism

Israel and Iran

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EFF STATEMENT ON THE ADMISSIONS BY NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS SHAMILA BATOHI effonline.org/eff-statement-on…

The Sweet Certainty of our Decline


I was foolish to believe capitalism would allow real dissent. It is not within the capacity of capitalism to allow self-harm. My waning faith in left wing political commentary is all but spent. They cannot harm the system.

Apart from those at the top for whom the system is rigged, capitalism allows only viable businesses to survive. The obscene joke we are compelled to partake in, all that exists, all that is allowed to exist, is only that which will do the lest harm to capitalism.

Do you think your anti-capitalist blogger will save the world? The obscene elegance of capitalism allows for a person to announce freely its every flaw in exquisite detail, whilst perpetually donating to its cause: paying capitalism for the privilege of critique.

And do support your political commentator of choice! There is no harm in it; how else will fools learn?; but be sure that it will not see the decline of our greatest foe. We all need to eat, have rent to pay, and your particular brand of counterculture needs to be supported; but remember what business model you are investing in.

Supporting political commentary is to lubricate the dissemination of ideas; but that is all. You are donating to support words.

As a rule capitalism honours those who aid the system; so no matter how radical the voice, it exists in equilibrium to the money making machine. Any alteration to that paradigm will lead only to financial ruin or else a greater endorsement of capitalism. Your voices of counterculture will not bring an end to capitalism.

The popular bloggers and commentators could easily join forces to disseminate ways for the public to unite in dissent; but the fact they have not done that already is perhaps all you need to know. Capitalism allows only that which will do the least harm to its system. Obviously they are not politicians; so we should not expect revolution from them. But more than that, they are not strategists: they have no clue how to effectively dissent. They have no clue how to assuage the looming fascism that is currently gripping the world.

But they can report it, and they can denounce it.

Over and out for now, guys!

xxx

in reply to Lydia Conwell

Others wish for music or sound effects to enhance immersion. Overall, players appreciate the Stickman Hook gameplay and concept but often wish for fewer ads and more variety to keep things fresh.

“AI bots that scrape the internet for training data are hammering the servers of libraries, archives, museums, and galleries, and are in some cases knocking their collections offline, according to a new survey published today”

404media.co/ai-scraping-bots-a…

in reply to Anirvan Chatterjee

@404mediaco the only way to deal with this is the same as with any other #malware and #DDoS:

  • Block the entire #ASN|s of every single hoster that allows "#scraping"!

I do maintain a #blocklist of those and will happily accept suggestions and pull requests...

github.com/greyhat-academy/lis…

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Turning and turning in the widening gyre
The falcon cannot hear the falconer;
Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;
Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.

Surely some revelation is at hand;
Surely the Second Coming is at hand.
The Second Coming! Hardly are those words out
When a vast image out of Spiritus Mundi
Troubles my sight: somewhere in sands of the desert
A shape with lion body and the head of a man,
A gaze blank and pitiless as the sun,
Is moving its slow thighs, while all about it
Reel shadows of the indignant desert birds.
The darkness drops again; but now I know
That twenty centuries of stony sleep
Were vexed to nightmare by a rocking cradle,
And what rough beast, its hour come round at last,
Slouches towards Bethlehem to be born?

KiCad and Wayland Support

Link: kicad.org/blog/2025/06/KiCad-a…
Discussion: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4…

in reply to mxeff

Das funktioniert so nicht. Als es mir vor 5 Jahren schlecht ging hab ich natürlich die 2000 Jahre vorher zu verantworten. Hab viel geändert mir geht's besser, aber die Welt ist immernoch scheiße und das zieht mich wieder runter.
Glaube solange man mit geschultem Blick Probleme auf der Welt sucht, wird man sie auch finden. Außer diese dann komplett auszublenden ist mir noch kein sinnvollerer Kompromiss eingefallen. Groß ändern wird sich dadurch aber auch nichts

What is SystemD, and why its getting so much hate online?


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01:36 Init systems and SystemD
03:21 SystemD is bloated?
05:48 Everything depends on it now?
07:01 It's a Red Hat project?
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09:51 It makes Linux less secure?
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All Linux based systems use an Init system, short for initialization: it's the first process that starts after you boot your OS, and it runs in the background while you're using your computer, to manage system services, and various processes. For many, many Linux distros, SystemD is this init system.

SYstem D is a relatively recent project, at the scale of Linux anyway, it started in 2010, and was spearheaded by Red Hat. Its goal was to replace the existing solutions, like SysV or Upstart, to make things faster and more resilient.

It quickly became the default on Fedora, obviously, then on Arch Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, SUSE, and many, many others.

The famous Bloat argument is one advanced most often. System D, as time went on, encompassed more and more features that were generally handled by individual services, not the init system itself, like device management, login, or network management and creating logs.

This can be perceived as going against the Unix philosophy, where a piece of software is supposed to do just one thing, and to communicate well with other small systems.

What's certain is that most distros that implement it are general purpose distros, that need to provide as many systems as possible, and so they tend to use most of systemD's features and modules.

SystemD also "hides away" certain configurations with its own tools, like systemctl, instead of exposing everything as a config file. Whether these things are important or not, though, depend on the person.

Another criticism levelled at System D is the fact that it has become so pervasive that a lot of other components are created with a hard dependency on it: without SystemD, they can't work at all, or will have a limited featureset. This results in some extra work for distros that don't want to use systemD, as they have to use an alternative implementation of these features.

Another regular criticism of SystemD comes from the fact it's mainly a Red Hat project, or at least was started by Red Hat. The fact remains that while systemD was started at Red Hat, it IS an open source project, and it is receiving contributions from a lot of people that aren't at Red hat.

Another criticism of SystemD is that it's making Linux based systems uniform and that it restricts choice. I'd argue this isn't really true, since there ARE other alternatives, like OpenRC, Dinit, SysVInit and more.

One final problem people identify with SystemD is system security. First, there's the fact that having one single system that powers the init and service management of most distros is a security risk: an attacker can target many, many systems by targeting systemD.

Second, some people would say that since SystemD is huge and does a lot of things, it has a very large attack surface.

But why would you WANT to use it, exactly?

SystemD is a unified project, which means you don't have to learn 20 different programs if you need to interact with something: you learn how systemD works, and you can manage everything.

Compared to other init systems, it's also simpler, as it opens various sockets that services can plug into, and services can start in mostly any order. And finally, systemD is written in C, and isn't the usual compilation of bash scripts, so it tends to be faster and more efficient than many other init systems.

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Fun Fact:
Obwohl „Emoticon“ und „Emoji“ ähnlich klingen und sich beide auf grafische Ausdrucksformen von Emotionen beziehen, sind sie etymologisch nicht miteinander verwandt.

Emoticon“ ist ein Kofferwort aus dem Englischen, zusammengesetzt aus emotion (Gefühl) und icon (Symbol).
Emoji“ hingegen stammt aus dem Japanischen und bedeutet wörtlich soviel wie „Bildschriftzeichen“.
Er setzt sich aus den Schriftzeichen 絵 für „e“ (Bild), 文 für „mon“ (Ausdruck) und 字 für „ji“ (Buchstabe) zusammen.

Commentary on “Strategic Flexibility” of U.S. Forces in ROK #DPRK kfauk.com/commentary-on-strate…

Foreign ministers from 20 Muslim states call for ending Israeli hostilities dawn.com/news/1917595/foreign-…

Understanding the Great Reset as a Cybernetics Religion matthewehret.substack.com/p/un…

Does anyone have any updates re: Kristi Noem?? I'm seeing nothing posted anywhere since ~2 hours ago.

Wondering if it was something other than an "allergic reaction" that sent her to the hospital. Maybe a panic attack? 🤔

My only reason for even thinking this is because as DHS Secretary, she's under enormous pressure right now.

She's so trustworthy -- I wish her all the best!!🙏🏼