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OMG I just saw that US Forces birthday parade for the first time - it was terrible!
Really, laughably bad.
#uspolitics

Another data point - flights to/from #Japan and the #UnitedStates #US are the cheapest I've seen since, basically, the border reopened to tourism back in 2022.

#NoKings #usa #uspol
Were the No Kings protests the largest single-day demonstration in American history?

"Trump says power plants don't add to air pollution. Climate scientists say it’s 'nonsensical'"
#US #USA #America

Climate scientists hit back on Trump plan to nix air pollution rules
More than a dozen climate scientists said the Trump administration’s assertions were factually incorrect.

Over on Twitter, the doofus-and-loud extreme left is utterly crashing out on the fact that "No Kings" is showing that even us so-called libs or neolibs or libtards or whatever they're calling us today ABSOLUTELY DESTROY THEM at the one thing they thought they had in the bag, organizing and protesting.
Carry on!
#uspol

So as @… pointed out, "Sneaky way to include the Russian flag in your official messaging." 🤔
#USpol #dod

Heute vor 50 Jahren: Am 19. Juni 1975 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Mast". Die Operation Bedrock war eine Serie von 27 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1974/75 auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

The proposed sell-off of federal lands in the Senate budget bill includes a LOT of Joshua tree habitat—the trees grow in some of the largest areas of undeveloped land in the lower 48 states
The place where eastern and western Joshua trees hybridize, north of Creech AFB, is included
#JoshuaTree #USpolitics

The US Ambassador to Canada is a gas lighting, lying nutcase like his Administration.
“"Coming to the U.S., that's a decision for the Canadians to make. Searching devices and all of that is not a well-founded fear. We don't do that. America is a welcoming place," he said.
"I've heard that from Americans coming into Canada as well, OK? Saying, 'You know, we've not received a warm reception when we've gotten to Canadian customs,'" he said.”
#usa #canada #never51
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/border-device-searches-us-ambassador-1.7555350

I fear that, after the destruction of Iran, Jordan and, in particular, Saudi Arabia will be the next war targets of the #US and# Israel.
However, they have no idea of the potentially dangerous consequences of destabilising such countries, which could be even more dangerous than Iran's possession of nuclear weapons.

On a 65ft birdie putt, Los Angeles professional golfer, J.J. Spaun, wins the US Open on what's probably the most difficult golf course in America!
#golf #usopen #JJSpaun

#nokings #usa #usapol
"Thousands of people have begun demonstrating across the US as part of the “No Kings” protests. Millions are expected to turn up for events against the Trump administration at ro…

Don't forget to keep watching developments in California and the transition of the US to an authoritarian and/or fascist state, could have more impact then the developments in Iran.
#geopolitics #usa #california

For US based people, support the #USGS (US Geological Survey) by contacting your senators #geology ⚒️ Science Policy Action Center | Urgent Support Needed
https://…

Urgent Opportunity to Support USGS
I just supported USGS--will you?

Viele haben es vorausgesagt: Ende einer "Männerfreundschaft": Trump distanziert sich öffentlich von Musk – der kontert prompt und wirft dem Präsidenten Undankbarkeit vor. Streitpunkt: Trumps Steuergesetz, das Subventionen für E-Autos kürzt. Teslas Aktie bricht ein, Musk poltert: „Ohne mich hätte Trump die Wahl verloren.“ #Tagesschau

US-Präsident Trump geht auf Distanz zu Tech-Milliardär Musk
Es ist wohl das Ende einer Männerfreundschaft: US-Präsident Trump geht öffentlich auf Distanz zu Musk. Der Tech-Unternehmer reagiert umgehend - und spricht von Undankbarkeit.

Since #January, it's essentially been a constant "we're focused on breaking news in the #US so not interested in #global stories" from editors.

Zohran Mamdani on Andrew Cuomo, Abundance and Anti-Semitism by Pod Save America
#nyc

Here's a great modern version of the classic "Join or Die" cartoon from the American Revolution to prepare for Friday.
#NoKings #uspol

Sure thing, Heggy. But first, we’re going to need a pig and a live TV feed.
#auspol #uspol #BlackMirror

uspolitics, trump
I keep seeing smart people writing stuff like
> [the US] kept peace through strength balanced with restraint, and wielded influence through culture, values, and diplomacy
I understand that #Trump is terrible and some people feel tempted to idealize what they had before him, but we should be more discerning, or otherwise it becomes impossible to understand how this happened in the first place.
Let's start with some questions:
- peace where? and for who? was it true peace, or "Pax Romana"?
- are we going to take seriously that statement on "restraint"? after all the lies, internal witch hunting, sanctions, coups, wars, invasions, genocides, and last but not least, 2 unnecessary nuclear strikes on Japan?
Now, on "culture, values, and diplomacy". Sure. Why not. Not everything was going to be bad, right?
But the thing is, abusive husbands aren't bad all the time either. From time to time they know how to be sweet and seem to care: one present here, flowers the next day, a little bit of gaslighting, and fake apologies after that "accidental" slap.
Given enough time (if the wife is still alive), at some point the victim decides to leave, and then all hell breaks loose. Trump is the manifestation of that moment. He does not represent a change in #USA's nature, but a hidden side that was "always" there, just waiting to play its role.
Others believe this is because #US citizens have been intentionally dumbed down by a combination of propaganda and a disfunctional education system, and I'm sure it's partly true... But let's see what many of their most brilliant and educated citizens are choosing to do with their lives today: https://sfstandard.com/2025/03/12/stanford-students-want-in-on-the-military-tech-gold-rush/
So, all I'm asking is: please drop the act. It was always a clusterfuck.

"Major US climate website likely to be shut down after almost all staff fired"
#US #USA #America #Climate

New post on our family learning blog, "USAFA Letter: 13 August 1990"
#USAFA

USAFA Letter: 13 August 1990
My mother, Angie Fryer, kept meticulous records of every letter I sent home as a cadet at the US Air Force Academy from 30 June 1988 to 27 May 1992. She also kept numerous other related news articl…

The lowest cost US-market Jaguar, Land Rover, & Rolls Royce are $49,800, $49,900, and ~$350,000. Prices are 2x and up for other models. Folks that buy these cars have money to spare for luxury.
A Barbie doll is around $15. Some folks can barely afford any toys for their kids at birthdays & Christmas.
Guess which consumer Turnip took sympathy upon today, while derisively mocking the other?

#CNN: "Kristi Noem said a migrant threatened to kill Trump. Investigators think he was set up...
The investigators suspect the letter was to benefit a separate individual..."
Expect these investigators to soon recant or be fired. 😟
#uspol

Ned Mamula nominated to lead the U.S. Geological Survey - GreenMet (note: corporate PR) #geology #USGS

#nokings #usa #usapol
Der Guardian hat es als zweites Titelthems, gleich unter dem Israelisch-Iranischen Konflikt als Aufmacher.
Und im Pressebild taucht der 'inflatable Donald" mit den Wi…

I don't want to write spoilers or need content warnings here, so:
It's popcorn 🍿 time in the US 🇺🇸! Bring out your best bullshit bingo sheets for billionaire battles!
#uspol #spacekaren #drump

Heh, so people in the import/export world, instead of dealing with Trump’s short-attention-span/TACO tariff policies, now have to deal with the uncertainties of US constitutional litigation. Joking aside, I think that’s an improvement.
#USpol

Heute vor 60 Jahren: Am 16.06.1965 zündeten die #USA im Rahmen von Operation Whetstone die Atombombe "Diluted Waters". Whetstone war eine Serie von #Kernwaffentests bei der 1964/65 insgesamt 46 Bomben größtenteils im Testgebiet in

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#USpol

"Trump blocks California rules for greener vehicles and gas-powered car ban"
#US #USA #America #California…

The lowest cost US-market Jaguar, Land Rover, & Rolls Royce are $49,800, $49,900, and ~$350,000. Prices are 2x and up for other models. Folks that buy these cars have money to spare for luxury.
A Barbie doll is around $15. Some folks can barely afford any toys for their kids at birthdays & Christmas.
Guess which consumer Turnip took sympathy upon today, while derisively mocking the other?

Heute vor 43 Jahren: Am 16. Juni 1982 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Kesti". Die Operation #Praetorian war eine Serie von 20 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1981/82 auf der Neva…

YEZZ! Lead by the #IndianaUniversity in the #usa #universities bond together to fight the #trumpcoup

"Gila River Tribes Intend to Float Solar Panels on a Reservoir. Could the Technology Help the Colorado River?"
#US #USA #America

Gila River Tribes Intend to Float Solar Panels on a Reservoir. Could the Technology Help the Colorado River? - Inside Climate News
On its surface, floating solar appears to conserve water while generating carbon-free electricity. River managers are cautious, but some say the West can’t afford to wait.

"Trump to allow 2 more weeks before deciding on US strike in Iran"
He thought his dog & pony show w #Israel scares #Iran into submission; didn't expect Iran to call his bluff forcing him to walk his tough talk.
So he does what he always does: #TACO 🌮
#uspol #TacoTrump

I don't know if you've had this feeling lately that something is genuinely flawed in the United States and how Trump is running it?
Turns out the US is a flawed democracy and the power of the president is likely one reason.
#usa #trump

Dieses Wochenende wird der Himmel über Teilen der #USA durch #Rauch aus #Kanada und #Saharastaub aus

Hazy outlook: Smoke, dust likely to impact US skies this weekend
Smoke from 150-plus wildfires in Canada could affect air quality and cause health problems to Americans.

#PeterThiel Vordenker und Sponsor des US-Rechtsrucks
#Politik #Rechts #USA

Peter Thiel: Werdegang, Erfolge und Politik
Er gilt als Förderer des Rechtsrucks in den USA. Peter Thiel hat Paypal und Palantir mitgegründet, ist nun Milliardär und unterstützt Donald Trump und JD Vance.

Studentenvisum für die #USA ? Geh' zur Botschaft und bring' Dein digitales Leben mit: "Under the screening process, consular officers would examine applicants’ posts, shares, and comments across platforms such as Instagram, X, and TikTok for content they deem to be threatening to national security, ..."

Sometimes I think it might be necessary to escalate the conflict between #Iran and #Israel, attack the #US and give Darth #Trump the wa…

Heute vor 62 Jahren: Am 14. Juni 1963 zündeten die #USA im Rahmen von Operation Storax die Atombombe "Mataco". Storax war eine Serie von #Kernwaffentests bei der 62/63 insgesamt 47 Bomben im Testgebiet in #Nevada

"Affordable Care Act" is commonly called "Obamacare" in recognition of the US president who got it passed.
"Big Beautiful Bill" is similarly called "The Big Ugly" in honor of...
#uspol #BigUgly #Trump

Whatever you do, do not call the number and recount the story of the time you were working commercial towing and a co-worker’s indigestion turned out to be a chest bursting health hazard that should have been nuked from space. 👽
#alien #movie

The liberal obsession with optics serves the right and persuades no one. There is literally an active ethnic cleansing happening in the US right now, and the only thing that matters is making that as hard as possible to carry out.
Anarchists destroying intelligence assets saves lives. Every escooter thrown at a cop car is one less escort for a goon too afraid to kidnap random brown people without being flanked by a branch full of bad apples. Spray paint is not violence. Vandalism is not violence. Community self defense in all forms is legitimate.
Make no mistake, these raids are about changing demographics. Demographic trends have been shifting blue for a long time, and the right has, for a long time, been blaming "white replacement." Conspiracy theory aside, Democrats have also been relying on the growth of black and brown voters as a block. The nuances of whiteness as an identity are lost on the current administration and their supporters. They see that "white people will be a minority by 2050" and equate that with the "end of Western Civilization."
The only way to "save Western Civilization" is to change those demographics. Forced birth and forced removal are two sides of the same white nationalist objective. Of course they can't have due process, because they need to be able to kidnap anyone who they see as a threat to their demographic future.
They don't care about optics. The plan is to murder away any threat and flood everyone else with propaganda. There is no mythical middle. There's no one unconvinced. They know this, but they win when democrats buy that myth and save the police the work of policing the protests.
If your protest is 90% "peaceful," they'll take pictures of the 10% that isn't. If it's 99% peaceful, they'll shoot rubber bullets and teargas until someone throws a brick and take 100 pictures from a dozen angles. If its 100% "peaceful" and no one can be provoked, they'll generate pictures with AI or photoshop like they did during the George Floyd uprising and the pictures from the CHOP/CHAZ. Do you have literally no memory?
#USPol #FiftyFiftyOne #50501movenent #resistance #NoKingsDay #NoKingsDayOfAction

Soeben eröffnet der newsroom der #nytimes den nachrichten-stream zu den #nokings -protesten. In den AP-News wird schon von einem überwältigenden Zulauf berichtet. Wir befinden uns mitten in der größten Massendemo der #USA

No Kings Protests Across the U.S. Oppose Trump Policies: Live Updates
Demonstrators gathered in roughly 2,000 communities large and small, with few reports of unrest. Many protests on the East Coast have wound down, but demonstrations were just beginning in Los Angeles, the epicenter of anger over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

"US adds 7.4 GW of clean power in Q1 2025, led by solar and storage"
#US #USA #America #SolarPOwer

US adds 7.4 GW of clean power in Q1 2025, led by solar and storage
The United States also installed a record 1.6 GW of grid-scale energy storage in the first quarter of 2025, according to a report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP).

"Developers Propose More Than 100 New Gas Power Plants in Texas"
#US #USA #America #Texas

Developers Propose More Than 100 New Gas Power Plants in Texas - Inside Climate News
New research reveals a massive planned expansion of gas-fired electrical generation to power artificial intelligence and other heavy industries.

I don't know if you've had this feeling lately that something is genuinely flawed in the United States and how Trump is running it?
Turns out the US is a flawed democracy and the power of the president is likely one reason.
#usa #trump

Heute vor 60 Jahren: Am 11.06.1965 zündeten die #USA im Rahmen von Operation Whetstone die Atombombe "Organdy". Whetstone war eine Serie von #Kernwaffentests bei der 1964/65 insgesamt 46 Bomben größtenteils im Testgebiet in

#USGov confirms #FEDS did detain govt employee and deputy US Marshal in #Tucson #ICE Raids seekimg to deport illegal immigrants...
oops

Immigration agents mistakenly detain deputy U.S. marshal in Tucson, feds confirm
A deputy U.S. marshal was mistakenly detained by immigration agents inside the federal building that houses Tucson's immigration court, U.S. Marshals Service officials confirmed on Thursday.

#nokings #usa #usapol #trump Landesweite Massenproteste gegen US-Präsident Trump | tagesschau.de

Landesweite Massenproteste gegen US-Präsident Trump
Beim "No Kings Day" gingen landesweit Menschen auf der Straße - laut Verantstaltern waren es Millionen. Sie werfen US-Präsident Trump vor, wie ein König herrschen zu wollen. In Salt Lake City wurde ein Teilnehmer angeschossen.

Heute vor 60 Jahren: Am 11.06.1965 zündeten die #USA im Rahmen von Operation Whetstone die Atombombe "Petrel". Whetstone war eine Serie von #Kernwaffentests bei der 1964/65 insgesamt 46 Bomben größtenteils im Testgebiet in

"A California dairy tried to capture its methane, and it worked"
#US #USA #America #Methane ´

A California dairy tried to capture its methane, and it worked
A giant, balloon-like tarp stretches over a lagoon of manure on a Central Valley dairy farm, concealing a quiet but remarkable transformation. Methane, a potent climate-warming gas, is being captured and cleaned instead of released into the atmosphere.

Heute vor 50 Jahren: Am 11. Juni 1975 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Alviso". Die Operation Bedrock war eine Serie von 27 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1974/75 auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

And I thought it was radical little me and my trouble maker lefty friends that thought Trump mighy turn out very very badly.
What happens to Canada when the US President is completely unbound by the constitution?
😬 🔫 🇺🇸
#uspoli #canpoli #cdnpoli #never51 #americanfascism #TheAmericanFascist
https://journa.host/@w7voa/114662211197379834

"This startup turns steel and aluminum waste into usable metals"
#US #USA #America #Chicargo

This start-up turns steel and aluminum waste into usable metals
Chicago-area Sun Metalon removes gunk and grime from metal slivers normally thrown away, helping to reduce emissions from aluminum and steel production.

"The Race to Engineer Coral Reef Solutions in the U.S. Virgin Islands"
#US #USA #America #CoralReef

Engineering Coral Reefs of the Future - Inside Climate News
As world leaders gather to address a global marine crisis at the UN Ocean Conference, scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution demonstrate promising tech to monitor and restore dying reefs.

Heute vor 62 Jahren: Am 6. Juni 1963 zündeten die #USA im Rahmen von Operation Storax die Atombombe "Apshapa". Storax war eine Serie von #Kernwaffentests bei der 62/63 insgesamt 47 Bomben im Testgebiet in #Nevada

Heute vor 62 Jahren: Am 6. Juni 1963 zündeten die #USA im Rahmen von Operation Storax die Atombombe "Hutia". Storax war eine Serie von #Kernwaffentests bei der 62/63 insgesamt 47 Bomben im Testgebiet in #Nevada

Heute vor 44 Jahren: Am 6. Juni 1981 testen die #USA die #Atombombe "Harzer". Die Operation #Guardian war eine Serie von 14 US-amerikanischen

Tim Cooked? 🤔
#Apple #tariffs #uspol #Trump

"How extreme heat affects America's most vulnerable"
#US #USA #America #Climate

How extreme heat affects America's most vulnerable
Last August, residents of New Orleans endured a spate of extreme heat alerts, warning of successive days with temperatures in the triple digits and little relief after sundown.

"Scientists seek to save Florida’s dying reefs with hardy nursery-grown coral"
#US #USA #America #CoralReef…

#nokings #usa #usapol
(1/2) Schick! #Trump fehlte schon immer der Geschmack und das amerikanische Militär wa…

#CNN: Trump administration’s MAHA report on children’s health filled with flawed references, including some studies that don’t exist
Easy. They had AI draft parts of the report. 100 bucks if they didn't.
#uspol #health #LLM #AI

Heute vor 62 Jahren: Am 29. Mai 1963 zündeten die #USA im Rahmen von Operation Storax die Atombombe "Pleasant". Storax war eine Serie von #Kernwaffentests bei der 62/63 insgesamt 47 Bomben im Testgebiet in #Nevada

"Solar panels' shade helps boost Colorado grassland productivity in dry years"
#US #USA #America #Colorado

Solar panels' shade helps boost Colorado grassland productivity in dry years
Grasses growing in the shade of a solar array were only a little less productive than those growing nearby in open grassland during years of average and above-average rainfall—but in a dry year, the shaded plants grew much better than those growing in full sun. That's the result of a four-year study we conducted in a semi-arid grassland of northern Colorado.

Heute vor 55 Jahren: Am 28. Mai 1970 testen die #USA 3 Atombomben "Piton-C", "Piton-1" und "Piton-2". Operation Mandrel war eine Serie von 53 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1969/70 hauptsächlich auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt w…

"MAPPED: 70 Percent of Trump’s Cabinet Tied to Project 2025 Groups"
#US #USA #America #Climate

MAPPED: 70 Percent of Trump’s Cabinet Tied to Project 2025 Groups
More than 50 high-level Trump administration officials have links to groups behind the Heritage Foundation-backed plan, a DeSmog analysis found.

Crypto? More like corrupto.
#crypto #corruption #Trump #uspol
https://us.cnn.com/2025/05/23/politics/trump-crypto-meme-coin-dinner

"Trump’s Budget Wish Could Threaten Billions in Clean Energy Investment in Virginia"
#US #USA #America #Virginia

Trump’s Budget Wish Could Threaten Billions in Clean Energy Investment in Virginia - Inside Climate News
A range of solar, offshore wind and manufacturing jobs would be jeopardized if the president’s One Big Beautiful Bill clears the Senate in its current form.

Heute vor 44 Jahren: Am 29. Mai 1981 testen die #USA die #Atombombe "Aligote". Die Operation #Guardian war eine Serie von 14 US-amerikanischen

The #US does #AmericaFirst #moron version. (It's not the only version, though...)
#politics

"The quiet demise of Texas’ anti-renewables legislation"
#US #USA #America #Texas

The quiet demise of Texas’ anti-renewables legislation
Three bills that would’ve hurt solar and wind development are on track to expire as some Republicans and business groups show support for renewables.

#NYT: State Department Halts Interviews Abroad for Student and Exchange Visas
He is going to choke the universities and bleed them dry. And set the country back significantly in so many ways.
#uspol #HigherEd #academics #visa

Heute vor 55 Jahren: Am 26. Mai 1970 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Hudson Moon". Operation Mandrel war eine Serie von 53 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1969 und 1970 hauptsächlich auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

Heute vor 55 Jahren: Am 26.05.1970 testen die #USA 3 Atombomben "Flask-Green", "Flask-Red" und "Flask-Yellow". Operation Mandrel war eine Serie von 53 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1969/70 hauptsächlich auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durch…

Heute vor 58 Jahren: Am 26. Mai 1967 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Absinthe". Die Operation #Latchkey war eine Serie von 38 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1966/67 auf der Nevada…

The #US does #AmericaFirst #moron version. (It's not the only version, though...)
#politics

Heute vor 58 Jahren: Am 26. Mai 1967 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Knickerbocker". Die Operation #Latchkey war eine Serie von 38 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1966/67 auf der N…

So, has anyone recently heard from/of the Honorable Jim Jordan, US Representative from the great state of Ohio? 🤨
I hope he is OK.
#curious #uspol #Ohio #usa