Reposted by Defective CookJeff Sharlet @jeffsharlet.bsky.social · 1h"Sorry about your dead kid. Hey, you want to see my fancy party room? Look at that gold! Lotta gold. I got a new helicopter, too! Do you feel better now about sacrificing your child on my altar? Worth it, right? Look at that gold." 511142313
Reposted by Defective CookAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 45m"Project Meridian is like so much that characterizes this moment in history: oriented toward a real challenge, but with the worst people given the power to come up with the answers. The best we can hope for may be that their recommendations get ignored and then forgotten." — @paulwaldman.bsky.socialpublicnotice.co“Project Meridian” is the stuff of satireElon Musk, Newt Gingrich, and Palmer Luckey walk into a bar ... and are given the keys to the DoD. 1829976
Reposted by Defective CookAhmad Algohbary @ahmadalgohbary.bsky.social · 1h1/3-Mohammed Albukhaiti, a member of the political bureau of Ansar Allah (the Houthis), told Al Mayadeen that the possibility of a ground war with Saudi Arabia remains open. “Regarding a ground offensive against Saudi Arabia, all options remain open,” Albukhaiti said. 111
Reposted by Defective Cookdepths of wikipedia @depthsofwikipedia.bsky.social · 05/10/2026en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligma_j... 936529
Reposted by Defective CookLuca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 6hLeinua Dance Troupe participating in a traditional Basque event. The Basque people are one of Europe's oldest distinct populations, with genetic and cultural roots tracing back about 2,500 to 3,000 years to the Iron Age. 😊 IG: @letempsdaimerladanse 591253240
Reposted by Defective CookCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 9h“.. The catch? Children and their parents can’t pick the stocks or reject donated shares, and they can’t sell for five years.” @wsj.com www.wsj.com/politics/pol... 46325140
Reposted by Defective Cookc0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 7hFrom Bat Conservation International: a moment of Zen with the white-lined broad-nosed bat (Platyrrhinus lineatus) a fruit-eating bat native to South America. We think the 'racing stripes' are camouflage, breaking up the bat's outline to avoid predators. Let's talk about the fruit-bat /lifestyle/. 119340
Reposted by Defective CookMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 3h“Trump has tried to drive the entire South American continent towards the Far Right, an operation that will have implications far beyond the Midterms for both the US and the rest of the world.”chadbourn.substack.comTrump In South AmericaThe Far Right shift is almost complete 2820793
Reposted by Defective CookEl Honesto Chuck @honestochuck.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Vaya pero que sorpresa. 21616
Reposted by Defective CookIvan Pereira @ivanper4.bsky.social · 4h"He further stated that there is no law against him walking around a voting site dressed as ICE," the arrest report said.abcnews.comMan arrested after posing as ICE agent at Miami polling site: InvestigatorsA man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly posing as an ICE agent and intimidating Brazilian nationals who were voting at a poll site in Miami, investigators said. 50350114
Reposted by Defective CookLe Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 3hFinland orders halt to work on Google data centers over environmental concernslemonde.frFinland orders halt to work on Google data centers over environmental concernsRegulators have ordered the company representing the US web giant in Finland to stop building data centers until it can demonstrate compliance with environmental laws. Officials are investigating whether trees and soil were cleared before the company carried out an impact study. 311510596
Reposted by Defective CookProtik Islam-Jakobsson @protik.bsky.social · 1hwe really are the most ridiculous species on the planet 03711
Reposted by Defective CookEL PAÍS @elpais.com · 1hKhaiber Farazi, Habibullah Amini y Habibullah Guldoost aguardan el castigo del Gobierno talibán. Estos tres afganos están en arresto domiciliario en Kabul por haber jugado en la Olimpiada de Ajedrez, prohibido por los radicaleselpais.comLos tres afganos arrestados en Kabul por jugar la Olimpiada de Ajedrez: “Sentimos inseguridad y miedo, nuestra situación es insostenible”La UE, el Gobierno español y la FIDE ejercen acciones de apoyo para buscar la liberación de los tres ajedrecistas detenidos hace una semana con un moderado optimismo 0910
Reposted by Defective CookDivulgació en Català 🧬🛰️ @divulgacio-catala.bsky.social · 4hL'aigua on neix l'El Niño ja és 3,08 °C més càlida que la mitjana 1991-2020, un rècord. Com que encara no ha tocat sostre, la calor que alliberarà podria apujar 1,2 °C la temperatura global i causar més de 450.000 morts per calor al febrer, segons un estudi 🌍 198
Reposted by Defective CookOliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 17hLadies and gentlemen, the Republican Party 725386
Reposted by Defective CookBen McAdams (The Resurrection Arc) @purrtah.bsky.social · 4hYea the elections havent happened yet 5299078
Reposted by Defective CookBen McAdams (The Resurrection Arc) @purrtah.bsky.social · 1hGod Bottoms can do this, these are killer ads she just needs money 17823
Reposted by Defective CookCarl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1hCOOK POLITICAL: “.. We now estimate Democrats will pick up between two and six seats -- squarely within the range of four seats they need.” @cookpolitical.com www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/sen... 2632185
Reposted by Defective CookPOLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 13hFrench far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon has urged his supporters to join nationwide protests today in support of students blockading high schools, despite accusations that he instigated violence.politico.euFrance’s Mélenchon doubles down on student protests despite violent clashesThe presidential candidate is calling on supporters to join demonstrations Tuesday despite being accused of fueling unrest. 2168
Reposted by Defective CookReuters @reuters.com · 10hLive: France faces nationwide student protests; bond markets sour reut.rs/4y92sr9reut.rsLive: France faces nationwide student protests; bond markets sourA day of renewed protests at high schools and on the streets is adding to a sense of crisis engulfing the country and roiling bond markets. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen, the frontrunner to win next year's presidential election, is also setting out her economic policies. 0183
Reposted by Defective CookLibération @liberation.fr · 11hDans la lignée des consignes nationales, la CGT de Charente-Maritime soutient la mobilisation lycéenne. Ses membres seront au côté des manifestants, ce mardi 6 octobre. ➡️ l.liberation.fr/hzw 311754
Reposted by Defective CookLe Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 11hWhat students are voicing during high school blockades: 'I am worried about my future and for all students in France'lemonde.frWhat students are voicing during high school blockades: 'I am worried about my future and for all students in France'From the Paris suburbs to Marseille, as well as Toulouse and Lyon, high schoolers interviewed by Le Monde during the blockades described their study conditions, their concerns and their need to be heard. 620576
Reposted by Defective CookNotícias da Guerra do Petróleo @epicurodepedra.bsky.social · 10hAlém de refinarias, os Houthi estão bombardeando vários aeroportos sauditas. Ontem o aeroporto de Riyadh (video) foi fechado. 0224
Reposted by Defective CookAhmad Algohbary @ahmadalgohbary.bsky.social · 11hSaudi Civil Aviation: Jazan and Najran airports came under two attacks last night targeting their facilities. Source: Al Arabiya 052
Reposted by Defective CookFonsi Loaiza @fonsiloaizap.bsky.social · 10hAsí ha aplaudido esta mujer jubilada francesa a la huelga de jóvenes estudiantes por los servicios públicos. En Francia los mayores saben que todos los avances sociales se conquistan con protestas y huelgas. 191076375
Reposted by Defective CookMatt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 17h“Think of it, The New York Times DOCTORED the picture of the beautiful exterior facade of Doral, in Miami, trying to make it look as bad as possible. These people are STONE COLD LOSERS — Totally dishonest. That's why they're going TO HELL, and their subscription numbers are way down!” 3415919
Reposted by Defective Cookc0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 19hThis unsourced viral video appears to show a group of male lions flopping into a pile together, a moment of bonding. We usually think of male lions as monarchs of all they survey, but COALITIONS of male lions are actually quite common. Let's learn about this surprising band of brothers. 619636
Reposted by Defective CookMatt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 21h“Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has recommended — and President Donald J. Trump has approved — death by U.S. Army firing squad for convicted terrorist Nidal Malik Hasan, the jihadist who opened fire on unarmed American soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009.” 218834
Reposted by Defective CookStephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 11hI continually struggle to reconcile “Kemi Badenoch, who as business secretary went ‘getting rid of all retained EU law would be the act of a nutty arsonist’ and backed Rishi Sunak in 2022” with “almost everything Kemi Badenoch does and says as leader of the opposition”. 1213126
Reposted by Defective CookJoel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 22hSeems like if you're going to make a national story out of Hasan Piker, who campaigned a few times with the Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, saying Israel causes antisemitism, you should also make a national story out of the favorite intellectual of the US Vice President supporting Hitler. 302826618
Reposted by Defective CookErnesto Ekaizer @ernestoekaizer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026El Tribunal Superior de Madrid rechaza la petición de Ayuso de desalojar la acampada de Sol vía @eldiarioes www.eldiario.es/1_ced944eldiario.esEl Tribunal Superior de Madrid rechaza la petición de Ayuso de desalojar la acampada de SolLos jueces descartan la petición de medidas cautelarísimas planteadas por la Comunidad de Madrid con las que pedían vaciar la Puerta del Sol, frente a la sede del gobierno regional, después de las aca... 12347132
Reposted by Defective CookTero Kuittinen @teroterotero.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Mary, Mother of God, save this reckless nation. Americans are so high on their own supply nobody is even worried. Leading analysts of major banks are trying to shrug this off. Bessent is talking nonsense. Nobody’s at the wheel. 4223
Reposted by Defective CookAl Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 05/10/2026Israel is developing a reservoir on land in the occupied West Bank, with water syphoned off from Palestinians.aljazeera.comWhat is ‘Herod's Pool', and why is Israel developing it in the West Bank?Israel is developing a reservoir on land in the occupied West Bank, with water syphoned off from Palestinians. 19164154
Reposted by Defective CookShipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 18hPotential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft from British Air Base www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/u...nytimes.comPotential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft from British Air Base (Gift Article)According to U.S. and British officials, 12 B-1 Air Force bombers from R.A.F. Fairford air base were withdrawn because of the risk of a drone attack ordered by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps... 1310333
Reposted by Defective CookJen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 18hSen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) holding a rally in Fairbanks right now -- with JD Vance soon to join -- and so far his hits on Mary Peltola are 1) she said she'd support Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader 2) she was a mean boss 3) she didn't pass her bills into law in her 1.5 terms in the House. 719230
Reposted by Defective Cookdarth™️ @darthbluesky.bsky.social · 18hdid elon musk pay for this ad lol 626013
Reposted by Defective CookMicah @rincewind.run · 20h“we can fantasize about raping people on livestream but if anyone thinks anything bad should happen to us as a result we will try to get them fired” sums up the state of right wing “intellectualism” pretty well 241944291
Reposted by Defective CookMB @sugarcubedog.bsky.social · 19hstatic.klipy.comCentaurAlt: Centaur 3102792310
Reposted by Defective CookAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19hTrump calls Natalie on stage, checks out her legs, calls her "perfect," then floats creating a reality show w/ her -- & other lowlights from his rally tonight in Nebraska (Including Trump saying of Iran, "Let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego. This is very small price to pay") 5202729827
Reposted by Defective CookAhmad Algohbary @ahmadalgohbary.bsky.social · 21h1/2-Ali Alnaasi published a new battlefield map showing significant Houthi advances south of Taiz over the past 48 hours, including toward the city’s main southern supply route. 1104
Reposted by Defective CookIsaiah Bishop @isaiahbishop.bsky.social · 19hFwiw PQ can be annoying, but also quebec is carney's strongest soldiers so i actually dont know if it will be as bad as imagined 7492
Reposted by Defective CookAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 05/10/2026nobody: not a soul: Fox News: 20725101
Reposted by Defective CookCasfetera 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 @casfetera.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Cada vez más incentivos para votar al PSOE. 66121
Reposted by Defective CookNoah Berlatsky @nberlat.bsky.social · 05/10/2026does this mean we can stop the largely unmotivated freak out about this race? 2124