Ric Steinberger

Ric Steinberger

@ricst.bsky.social

Tahoe dweller, democracy defender, systems analyst, lifelong techie

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The Dirty, Dangerous Dozen: Trump, Vance, Vought, Miller, Hegseth, Gabbard, RFK Jr, Patel, Noem, Bondi, Homan, Rubio Plus 77 million MAGA voters who put a convicted, hyper-corrupt criminal back in the White House because he promised to protect white male privilege

This demented MF is preparing to startup up the Iran War again, a war that has already been the fastest and biggest strategic military defeat in US history ... and apparently no one can (or will) stop him. The next result - should the MF proceed - will be yet another US loss

edition.cnn.comUS has plans for major Iran strikes if Trump chooses | CNN PoliticsUS forces in the Middle East are prepared to launch new, potentially major, military operations against Iran “within 96 hours of receiving” an order from President Donald Trump, according to two US of...

Why is this decision solely up to a dementia addled madman who adores Vladimir Putin? Proposed way forward: All members of the Joint Chiefs, plus Sec Def, plus 3 star and above flag officers must be held criminally liable for starting any new wars without Congressional approval

edition.cnn.comUS has plans for major Iran strikes if Trump chooses | CNN PoliticsUS forces in the Middle East are prepared to launch new, potentially major, military operations against Iran “within 96 hours of receiving” an order from President Donald Trump, according to two US of...

The elephant in the room remains: the EU is just as addicted to cheap oil,and gas as the US (and much of the rest of the world). Until that addiction is faced and fundamental changes can be made to economies and societies based on solar, wind and battery tech, we will see continuing strife and wars

theguardian.comCould Europe’s autumn of discontent threaten the survival of the EU? | Catherine De VriesAnger on the streets could increasingly turn against the EU itself if it can’t show why cooperation makes people’s lives better, says political scientist Catherine De Vries

Donald Trump is practically cheering for Vladimir Putin every single day. I’m so sorry, world, that a very defective US political system has empowered this malignant narcissistic grifter with advancing dementia.

⚡️Kyiv’s power ring under attack: why the capital faces a winter of blackouts Russia is targeting power plants and substations supplying the capital. Further strikes and severe frosts could mean blackouts lasting up to 20 hours a day. What should residents prepare for? Read the full story👇

Even if new Dem House impeaches Trump, MAGA Senators still believe that Trump must be protected at all costs, so no matter what his crimes, Trump will be kept in office. That said, I still support impeaching the Putin poodle, grifter, rapist, moron.

huffpost.comEx-Prosecutors: Trump’s Midterm Promises And Threats Constitute Bribery And ExtortionWhether it’s $5,000 for every adult or the withholding of planned infrastructure projects, Trump’s midterm quid pro quos appear to be illegal.

Addiction to cheap fossil fuels leads to fascism and war. Even when Trump is finally gone, the addiction will remain. We are making NO plans for that. Americans act like we have a god given right to endless supplies of cheap oil and gas and can burn it forever and face no consequences.

theguardian.comToo little, too late: Trump takes on gas prices as fuel costs hamper his midterm hopesPolls show US voters are deeply upset by high gas prices and are likely to punish Republicans in the midterms as a result