The definition of political #conservatism isn’t upholding ”traditional values”, that’s just another lie they told you.
It’s about conserving the relationships of power within society. About how the rich ”deserve” their privileges etcetera.
That’s how it was and has been from the french revolution onwards. Don’t believe the hype.
Someone needs to coordinate a military operation. Instead of using purpose-built operational planning systems, they create an Excel spreadsheet with unit locations, timing, and personnel assignments. They email this spreadsheet to 15 different national representatives for “coordination.” Each person makes changes, saves a new version, and emails it back.Within 48 hours, there are 23 different versions of this file floating around on various government email servers, shared drives, and personal devices. Nobody knows which version is current. Half the recipients forward it to subordinates who “need to see this.” Some clever staff officer converts it to PowerPoint for a briefing.
Final result: Operational security details scattered across hundreds of endpoints with zero audit trail, no access controls beyond “has this person’s email address,” and absolutely no way to revoke access once the information is distributed.
This isn’t hypothetical. This is how NATO’s enterprise side operates when people need to actually get work done.
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Remember when I told you the EU was wasting €2 billion annually on Microsoft Office for work that could be done with €3 web forms? Those document-driven workflows aren’t just financially stupid —…Markus Sandelin (Medium)
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I disagree with ‘tests of purity’ taken to the extreme. Of course a university will collaborate with a range of industries, usually with the aim of improving the way things are done. Universities support change in the world, sometimes incrementally, sometimes dramatically.
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When I pay you to legitimise me and to train my future workforce, we’re not collaborating, I’m employing you.
My dad’s a professor and I’ve been in academic environments my whole life and it’s pretty clear, at least from my experience, who’s holding the leash and who’s wearing the collar in the relationship between industry and academia.
(Which is sad because I still naively wish an academia removed from industry servitude existed as I’d love to be a part of it.)
* this is not to say folks don’t exist within this system that work against the grain of industry influence – often at odds with the goals of the institutions that work for. As a friend who heads up a department in Vienna once told me, “I’m the only one I know who said no to Google’s €100,000” (to whitewash their image on privacy)
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@ojala@mastodon.nz “I sat in hearing range through this crazy New Zealand Business Community conference, and it was literally NZ’s board of corporations discussing how to dismantle and juice NZ’s remaining academia (in ways that were then directly done, as they laid out they were going to, over the ensuing two years).”
– An anonymous source, in a private response to my post; shared with permission
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Anyone who believes a single word that Trump and Netanyahu say is a fool
Abbas Araghchi added that Russia has always been Iran’s partner in the civilian nuclear sphere and played a positive role in talks on Tehran’s nuclear programTASS
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Over 90% of human communication goes through the machines controlled by Amazon FB Google X
How would we ever be able to organize against them using their own tools?
Change the modes of communication
Even #fediverse servers rely on some huge cloud server to run on.
#KillanAndroid before it kills you
, καλώς ήρθες στο club των "πολεμοχαρων"
Οι "ειρηνιστές" γλεντανε από χθες την "ειρήνη"
Δεν έχουν χρόνο να διαβάζουν ποστ στο μαμούθ.
The profound and unrelenting struggles endured by Palestinians should, by any rational expectation, have irrevocably concluded the Palestinian cause. Yet,Ramzy Baroud (CounterPunch.org)
The Trump administration has sidelined Congress, violated the U.S. Constitution, and taken an axe to both the U.S. and the global economies. Trump hasJohn Feffer (CounterPunch.org)
All Israel’s policies and actions arise from one overarching ambition: completing Zionism’s 130-year project of Judaizing Palestine, which requires the displacement of the Palestinians, their pacification (removing utterly their ability to resist) an…Jeff Halper (CounterPunch.org)
BEIJING - As part of a media exchange program organized by the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC), I had the opportunity to visit Beijing Polytechnic University on Monday, alongside a group of international journalists.Tehran Times
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Να σταματήσει ο πόλεμος γιατί είναι επικίνδυνο για τον κόσμο.
Άντε το πολύ πολύ να κουνήσουμε καμία Παλαιστινιακή σημαία σε καμία συναυλία, να φορέσουμε και μια χρωματιστή keffiyeh που είναι και τις μόδας, και την βγάλαμε την υποχρέωση.
Ρε εμείς να μην κινδυνεύουμε και ασ'τους άλλους να τους σφάζουν.
Τι να κανς να κατς α μαλώνς?
First methane-powered sea spiders found crawling on the ocean floor
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The 5th Ordinary Session of the National Assembly of People's Power (Parliament), in its 10th Legislature, will take place on July 16 at the Convention Center in Havana.Ahora
Could Windows and installed apps upload all my personal files?
Dear all
I have deleted Onedrive and disabled File system access in Privacy.
Thank you for your interest and reply
Best regards
Yes, every application has access to everything. The only exception are those weird apps that use the universal framework or whatever that thing is called, those need to ask for permissions. But most of the apps on your PC have full access to everything.And Windows does collect and upload a lot of personal information and they could easily upload everything on your system. The same of course applies for the apps as well, they have access to everything except privileged folders (those usually don’t contain your personal data, but system files).
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evil iran is supporting TERRORISTS !!!!
good usa is supporting freedom fighters.
where is the difference except perspective?
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In an already volatile Middle East, the United States’ strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities—hot on the heels of Israel’s sustained military aggression—hasNazia Nazar (CounterPunch.org)
“Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace. If they do not, future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier,” said President Trump as heDanaka Katovich (CounterPunch.org)
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On November 19, 2023, Belal Jadallah, the founding director of Press House, Palestine, was killed by an Israeli air strike as he tried to evacuate GazaJohn Kendall Hawkins (CounterPunch.org)
At first glance, U.S. political life under Trump looks like a sprawling, circuslike affair going nowhere. However, measures are in force hitting at theW. T. Whitney (CounterPunch.org)
The Banks that control the world are run by by the Rothschilds family. Mayer Rothschil 5 sons were sent by their father on his dying bed to control vital parts of Europe through loans and interest.Odysee
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Iranian air defense forces have shot down a Zionist "Hormoz 900" drone in Markazi Province.www.saba.ye
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Dem Senator John Fetterman Dumps Cold Water on AOC’s Plans to Impeach Trump: ‘That’s Not Going Anywhere’ (VIDEO)
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Democrat Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania appeared on FOX News today and dropped a bomb on AOC’s big plans to impeach Trump over his Iran strike.Mike LaChance (Where Hope Finally Made a Comeback)
Stop stuffing your head with concepts of spirituality.
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#zen #meditation #prayer #silence #spirituality
When sitting, give birth to the hope of stopping stuffing your head with concepts of spirituality, When sitting, see yourself dipped in the artificial sauce with floating spiritual lumps, ad nauseu…Notes & Silence
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Amendment intended to kill off legislation that would cut benefits could be backed by up to 100 Labour MPs including senior figuresJessica Elgot (The Guardian)
Hamid Dabashi People attend an anti-Israeli protest after Friday prayers, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Tehran, Iran,on 20 June, 2025 (Reuters) Tel Aviv and Washington will lose this battle wit…INTERNATIONALIST 360°
The war across the Middle East is part of a desperate effort to preserve Western superiority. All the fighting — whether in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, or Iran — is due to Zionism, and its role of enforcing the crushing force of the West.Yoav Haifawi (The Real News Network)
The US and Israel’s war of aggression against Iran offers more proof that the “rules-based” world order has ended.candice (Truthout)
Deux être spirituels peuvent se rencontrer, se connaître et s’aimer.
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Millions of workers and young people who have protested the imperialist-backed genocide in Gaza will reject Palestine Action’s designation as a “terrorist” organisation.World Socialist Web Site
Just days before the New York City mayoral elections on 24 June, 118 volunteers were at a phone banking session for Zohran Mamdani, one of nine people vying to be mayor of the largest city in the US.Syma Mohammed (Middle East Eye)
#WMD #SameScript #NotThatBright #Propaganda #GeorgeBush #BillClinton #ProWrestling #Idiocracy #KurtMetzger XD
"I'm not that bright. I don't understand~ Is everybody this stupid?"
Yeah. I'm only just smart enough to know I'm not smart enough. And tests say I'm one of the smartiest percentages. #WeAreInALotOfTrouble
#FaceTheHorror #TheBigClub #TheyLie #ManufacturingConsent #WeAreNotSmartEnough #StopFallingForIt
#stultophobia #wisdom
duh #MaybeTheyCare XD
great pro-wrestling analogy... if i shared it here, that might get you watching it... but i dont wanna drop a spoiler. kurp does it well.
#eu #frg #spain #israel #palestine : #war / #gaza / #genocide / #euforeignpolicy / #sanctions „Germany does not support calls to suspend a pact governing Israel's relations with the European Union, a government official said on Monday, highlighting …Mastodon
With a so called Labour government..
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Exclusive: Barnardo’s says number of family hubs and children’s centres has plummeted – with ‘postcode lottery of support’Rachel Hall (The Guardian)
Although the criminal character of the attack on Iran is obvious, and Merz, Macron, and Starmer fear its disastrous consequences, they unconditionally back the aggressors.World Socialist Web Site
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Anyone among my followers or readers her who has experience with #threema ? To be exact, would it be possible that someone else pays their fee and I can get an account?
A very nice person sent me a promo code - much appreciated. The fediverse is great.
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The Lower Thames Crossing proves the point. It’s a white elephant plan, sucking money from local projects that could actually improve lives, says Guardian columnist George MonbiotGeorge Monbiot (The Guardian)
80 Labour MPs move to block government disability cuts. Millions could lose support. Here’s what’s happening — and how you can help stop it.Mike Sivier (Vox Political)
In the election to be New York City's Democratic mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani is waging war on the city’s establishment and capturing the public’s imagination in the process. Will it be enough to succeed?
I hope so
UPD: the Russian Ministry of Defense reported: ‘Last night, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation launched a group strike...Anonymous103 (South Front)
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Ahead of a NATO summit, European capitals are unwilling to strain ties with Washington.The Nation
Mamdani and Brad Lander prove they know how to say “no” to a lawless president and his war—while rival Andrew Cuomo stumbles.The Nation
The Independent launched its Brick by Brick campaign in response to the national shortage of refuge spacesAthena Stavrou (The Independent)
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Excalidraw+ is officially SOC 2 Type I certified! Here's how we got there — the tools, policies, infra changes, and what we learned along the way.Excalidraw+
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I am especially appreciative that Professor Glenn Diesen let this discussion run the full hour so that we could address a goodly number of issues relating to the Iran-Israel conflict that our peers in the Alternative Media seem to overlook while they…Gilbert Doctorow (Armageddon Newsletter)
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Ended up on this very long and silly errand run that led me to Inglewood, somewhere I basically never go unless I'm dropping someone off at the airport. And so, I decided to make the most of my day by getting lunch from my favorite West African restaurant!
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🧵THREAD: Why Are AI-Generated Black Women Selling War?
There’s a new kind of military propaganda happening—and it has a face.
Not a general. Not a flag.
A Black woman.
Digitally generated. Dressed in fatigues. Smiling, jubilant as she praises a U.S. airstrike against Iran.
Let’s talk about why that’s not progress. 👇🏾
So...#Iran had some known enrichment labs, which were inspected more frequently than any other country, had known stocks of enriched uranium at a known level of enrichment, and was a loyal member of the IAEA.
#US bombed Iran's nuke program as they demanded it be stopped completely.
Now Iran has an unknown amount of enriched uranium at an unknown level of enrichment, in unknown locations, and is kicking #IAEA out of the country and cancel its membership.
UNDOUBTEDLY US WIN.
Right?
White House is pushing for the ceasefire agreement between #Zionists and #Iran.
"Zionists agreed to a ceasefire if Iran does not resume its missile attacks" claims #US official
"#Zionists started the war against Iran, not the other way around," says Iranian foreign minister.
Meanwhile, Zionists can continue their #genocide and #ethniccleansing in #Gaza unmolested while the world "celebrates" the "end of hostilities"
How much more hypocritical can we get?
BRICS is an informal group of states comprising the Federative Republic of Brazil, the Russian Federation, the Republic of India, the People's Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa.BRICS
“The federal agency tasked with helping military family members gain legal status now refers them for deportation.”
This madness, this cruelty, must be stopped. So many ruined lives.
I know it's a shitpost, and I get what you mean.
But sometimes, in HPC, you can't do things on just a single computer (or a loosely networked set of machines).
Also, for the same work, running it on separate desktops would take more energy than running it on a cluster in a datacenter.
HAVANA, Cuba, Jun 23 (ACN) The Cuban Communist Party (PCC) condemned the bombings carried out by the United States government against Iranian nuclear facilities and reaffirmed its solidarity with the people and government of Iran.www.cubanews.acn.cu
Some notes from a third #velotrain2025 trip (continuing to insist that this is possible...), this time only to the South of France, connecting engagements in Marseille, Port-Vendres and Toulouse. Main challenge this time: the heat, indeed an early heat wave hitting all of France.
I started, this time, by cycling, from my doorstep, across the Col de Carabes, towards the Durance valley, passing Claps, in the fresh air of the morning hours.
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A highlight of this route is always La Batie des Fonds, a peaceful tiny hamlet at 1000m altitude, and the location of the source of the Drôme, "our" beautiful river.
A small friend was watching me refill my water bottles without a move.
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This col, reaching 1261m is not "hard", rarely more than 4-5%, and on the Drôme side mostly in the shade of trees, but temperature was going up, and my body wasn't quite ready for it. But I reached it, meeting only a number of fellow cyclists and some very few cars and motorbikes (this col is really not for them).
A heartfelt thanks to the motorcyclist who saw me sleep in the grass, turned around and asked whether I was ok!
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Politicians make the laws, if people are being oppressed, its more of the politicians being the root cause of evil.
So... ACAB + APAB?
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noun. [UK] - a member of a government or law-making organization
noun. [US] - a person who is active in politics, esp. as a job
1. a member of a government or law-making organization: 2. a member of a…dictionary.cambridge.org
School boards are an elected, political position.
Militias are an illegal organization.
There’s a gulf of difference between the two.
There are also plenty of elected politicians that aren’t awful people. Especially at the state legislative level.
Well today I learned, that school board members are elected. I assume you're referring to the US?..
I'm 42 years old and just learned this today. I attempted to run a petition at age 15 for our school of ~1200 students to keep the pizza lunch line, and I got approximately 420 unique signatures.
I still actually have the signatures somewhere in a file drawer in storage. Back when I did this, I asked people where to turn in my petition. Everyone told me to go to the superintendent's office.
But nobody would actually tell me where the fuck that was, nor would anyone take me there ☹️.
I got more than a third of the students to sign my petition, but nobody would tell me where to take it, like what the actual fuck?
Midwest/East Coast is still cooking... Those orange and purple spots are all heat warnings of one sort or another.
Fifteen organizations call on GHF and other groups running aid delivery to cease operations or face legal consequencesAlice Speri (The Guardian)
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