Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 18hWhat a lovely idea. Just send them faster & load more from the list of oligarchic fascists. *Poster displayed at the Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, UK - June 2025 000
Reposted by Stefan PopeniciMrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 02/10/2026When a rapist sticks up for other rapists it's called a professional courtesy. 41749671774
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 02/10/2026“The team used the AI programme ChatGPT to generate the designs, which volunteers then painted on to the wall.” “Artwork”… 🫠theguardian.comRow erupts over Cairo mural depicting Tutankhamun and Nefertiti with dark skinArtwork created in Tahrir Square for Chinese president’s state visit to Egypt is painted over amid allegations it revived Afrocentric claims about pharaohs’ origins 000
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 02/10/2026‘Scenes of unrest as French students protest deteriorating schools’ The bright side of this dark story is that French students realise that education is under a long, violent and concerted attack (oligarchs, #neocons and #fascism) and they react against it. Their / our entire future depends on it.reuters.comScenes of unrest as French students protest deteriorating schoolsStudents set fires and clashed with police during protests over staff shortages and deteriorating conditions at French schools. 020
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 02/10/2026“Gold Christmas beetle (Anoplognathus aureus) "These iconic and much-loved beetles emerge over the festive season and were once a common fixture of summer nights” ❤️ #Australia 000
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Give MAGA two more years and they’ll investigate if the Union wasn’t breaching the law in fighting the Confederate States of America. Fascinating to see the speed of dissolution of this empire. 163
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I stopped my subscription at @chronicle.com two years ago and read that unreadable disaster once since then (and immediately regretted) MAGA pays better than readers or subscriptions. 030
Reposted by Stefan PopeniciAndy Scollick @andyscollick.bsky.social · 01/10/2026F*cking hilarious. Like listening to Hitler joking with Heydrich about Zyklon B not working. 32801203
Reposted by Stefan PopeniciThe New Republic @newrepublic.com · 01/10/2026This leads to the uncomfortable conclusion that, like average Russians, many Americans would be largely okay with fascism so long as they felt the economy was improving for themselves personally. trib.al/JBa1Ma6trib.alAmerica Has Turned on Trump. But Has It Really Said No to Fascism?Polling shows the president in free fall. Unfortunately, a number of his most reactionary policies still have disturbing levels of support. 1612150
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The real ‘Axis of Evil’: Russia, United States and China *and Europe is still lulled by self delusion and nationalismsenglish.elpais.comHow Putin, Trump and Xi are aiming to make the EU failThe escalation of Russian attacks is troubling, even more so when viewed in the context of the actions taken by the U.S. and China to undermine a united and strong Europe 032
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 01/10/2026“Jessica Cantu Vuittonet… cast her first ballot in 2024 — for Donald Trump. Two years later, after her brother was deported, she feels angry and betrayed” - rather than feeling dangerously stupid. She said: “Of course I want the streets safe” - so she voted for a known felon and rapist.nytimes.comHispanic Voters on the Texas Border Have Soured on Trump (Gift Article)In 2024, these voters were an essential part of the winning Republican coalition. Now, many feel abandoned and furious, complicating the party’s chances in November. 020
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 01/10/2026“The ideological clowns are out“, said the ideological idiotic clown who managed to lose the war against Iran with a vastly superior army. But he wins an imaginary testosterone competition. Cowboys. 051
Reposted by Stefan PopeniciRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026An ambitious narcissist megalomaniacal right-wing Christian nationalist fanatic with a drinking problem and a history of erratic and reckless behavior who hates rules of engagement in charge of the most powerful military in the history of the world. What could go wrong? bsky.app/profile/atru... 4443007876
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Not a fake, but it doesn’t matter who selected the music: the world knows that they sent in the clownsf24.myTruth or Fake - 'Send in the Clowns': Viral video fuels claims Denmark trolled Trump and RubioA viral video claims Danish officials played Judy Collins's "Send in the Clowns" as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived for a Greenland signing ceremony, sparking claims of Danish "trolling". Ou... 010
Reposted by Stefan Popenicimuscular baby jeb lund @mobute.bsky.social · 30/09/2026A CT scan of Trump's brain probably looks like a QR code by now. 371640160
Reposted by Stefan PopeniciSimon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 30/09/2026NEW ANALYSIS: Record wind and solar save UK from gas imports worth £5.9bn during Hormuz crisis 🌤️ wind/solar generation up 14% in 2026 to date 🏭 gas down ~10% 🚢 >100 LNG cargoes avoided 12534217
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 29/09/2026"An OpenAI Agent Hacked #Australia Health Service. Their Government Found Out Months Later" Immediately, the PM will firmly ask them to say "oops, sorry 😉", open new AI mega-data centers and take a stern selfie with Sam Altman... #auspolwired.comAn OpenAI Agent Hacked Australia’s Health Service. Their Government Found Out Months LaterThe country’s prime minister expressed disappointment at being informed of the hack only via email. Now Australia is investigating whether OpenAI broke the law. 030
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 29/09/2026From NAZI to NAZA: "In these interviews, the speakers... describe the mechanics of total surveillance in Gaza, the #AI systems that analyze surveillance footage to identify human targets and the calculus of what the military calls NAZA, or the number *of civilians* it’s permissible to kill..."nytimes.comOpinion | There Is a Word So Powerful It Need Be Spoken Only Once (Gift Article)The film that makes a powerful statement without ever raising its voice. 002
Reposted by Stefan PopeniciRomain Fettes @romlux66.bsky.social · 29/09/2026#Trump and republicans did this!🤢 Fire, Smoke and Desperation After a Strike in the Heart of Kyiv www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/w...nytimes.comRussian Drone Strikes Ukraine’s Science Academy, Causing Fire in City Center (Gift Article)A Russian jet-powered drone hit Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, the source of almost all of the country’s major scientific discoveries. 102
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Too much screen time ‘can damage children as badly as poverty’bbc.comBBC Audio | Global News Podcast | Too much screen time 'can damage children as badly as poverty'Canadian study links excessive time online to academic or mental health issues 000
Reposted by Stefan PopeniciRaw Story @rawstory.com · 29/09/2026President Donald Trump sparked an angry backlash on Monday after calling Canada "one of the worst countries in the entire world" as he complained about stalled negotiations with the longtime U.S. ally.bit.lyDismay after Trump claims US ally is the world's 'worst country': ‘Good grief’President Donald Trump sparked an angry backlash on Monday after calling Canada “one of the worst countries in the entire world” as he complained about stalled negotiations with the longtime U.S. ally.“They have been one of the worst countries in the entire world,” Trump told reporters while taking ... 114220
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 28/09/2026How is AUKUS going #auspol? Any news?nytimes.comTrump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says (Gift Article)President Trump made the offer to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said David Perdue, the ambassador to China. The White House later said the U.S. had no plans for such a sale. 141
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Notorious associate of Jeffrey Epstein is now less afraid of Russian call girls’ STI than an almighty #AI of the future, insisting on enlightening us all. *sorry, I forgot there the propagandistic “philanthropist” and whatevertheguardian.comBill Gates says unchecked AI could ‘cause a billion deaths’ in call for regulationMicrosoft co-founder and philanthropist speaks with NBC’s Kristen Welker in interview airing on Sunday 010
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The Russian government “issued a decree allowing Russian postal workers to carry weapons and ammunition *to take down drones*”. Russian postal workers with guns and ammo, what can go wrong? 🥴wsj.comOverwhelmed by Ukraine’s Drones, Russia Tells Businesses to Defend ThemselvesRussia’s private industries are increasingly having to fend for themselves as Ukrainian strikes intensify. 1168
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 27/09/2026An interesting article; it shows again how many European countries are reduced de facto to American/ MAGA colonies (dominated, of course, by shameless puppets screaming their patriotic virtues and sovereignty) #EU #Europewsj.comThe Mystery Man Shadowing Kimberly Guilfoyle as She Pushes Deals Across EuropeChristos Marafatsos works as an energy lobbyist while also closely advising the U.S. ambassador to Greece. 030
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 27/09/2026In just 3 days. Idiots.nytimes.comRussian Foreign Minister Vows Russia Will See Ukraine War Through (Gift Article)Russia’s foreign minister met with his German counterpart during the U.N. General Assembly but spent part of his address defending his country’s war on Ukraine. 020
Reposted by Stefan PopeniciDarth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · 27/09/2026If you want to know what Donald will say tomorrow, listen to what the Kremlin says today. 23675179
Reposted by Stefan PopeniciElayne Boosler @eboosler.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The UN: "The US was the ONLY nation to vote "NO" against ensuring & strengthening worldwide access to justice for all women & girls. The resolution passed with 37 yes votes, 6 countries (Côte d’Ivoire, Congo, Egypt, Mali, Mauritania & Saudi Arabia) abstained." Good company, huh? Vote Blue! 13236531585
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 26/09/2026In protest, Albanese is going to take a selfie with Sam Altman #auspol 0134
Reposted by Stefan PopeniciSchooley @schooley.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Go on. Keep proving the point of the documentary, fellas.apple.newsThe Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for 'Musk' (Exclusive) — The Hollywood ReporterThe Alex Gibney doc has received denials from YouTube, Meta, TikTok and X on running the trailer. Its U.S. distributor is appealing. 763617945
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 26/09/2026“The Houthis… have confirmed what might be called Trump’s iron-clad Law of Military Achievement: The number of times the president claims victory is inversely proportional to the actual extent of American military success”theatlantic.comThe Houthis Have a Rich Sense of Irony and TimingSupposedly decimated last year, they are back and stronger than ever. 020
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 25/09/2026After decades of pushing #edtech and technosolutionism at all levels of education, including in his own past "essays", the OECD exec makes now a poorly disguised new selling point for AI & edtech, in "moderation" or whatever. Next, he'll wonder who's responsible for the decline in PISA results. 010
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 25/09/2026“UN officials have raised concerns in recent weeks that Israel is not properly handling rubble — and bodies that may still be under it” Unspeakable evil. Hidden and slowly normalised.cbc.caIs Israel erasing evidence of alleged war crimes in Gaza? A visual investigation | CBC AccessibilityCBC’s visual investigations team uncovers satellite imagery that shows the IDF removing rubble from sites in Gaza that it bombed, which experts and human rights advocates warn risks destroying evidenc... 021
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Before voting people should have a brief history lesson to be reminded that fascism always ends in disaster. “Argentina’s poverty rises to 32 percent under Milei with more pain forecast” (that’s after Trump gifted Milei $40 billion)aje.newsArgentina’s poverty rises to 32 percent under Milei with more pain forecastA 4.1-percentage-point rise in poverty in the first half of 2026 could be bad news for Milei's re-election bid. 011
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The average American prefers a POTUS humiliating himself in front of a Chinese president who’s directly helping Iranians kill American soldiers than anyone remotely challenging the myth of American exceptionalism. That’s partly why they voted twice for a fascist rapist like Trump. 120
Reposted by Stefan PopeniciLaura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Life comes at you fast 672456616
Reposted by Stefan PopeniciDr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · 22/09/2026"It's an article on your hero, Donald Trump." McDermott grins. --- Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho (1991). #novel #fiction 082
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Voters shouldn’t claim that they didn’t know what was on the table if they chose these arsonists. Remember this next time climate change hits you directly (most probably, this summer) #Australia #auspolabc.net.auCoalition vows to 'take a chainsaw' to climate laws, offshore windThe Coalition has promised a major slowdown of renewables if it wins power, including scrapping most offshore renewables sites, formalising its commitment to unpick Australia's key climate policies. 193
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 23/09/2026“France’s Macron says suffering in Gaza should ‘shame all of us’”aje.newsFrance rebukes world over Gaza as Canada, UK back Palestinian state at UNGAFrance's Macron says suffering in Gaza should 'shame all of us' as Canada's Carney pledges $71m for two-state efforts. 030
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The Australian PM is taking selfies with Big Tech and Big Fascism guys like a proper groupie. Could someone tell him that he’s the leader of our country, not a confused teenager? #auspol #idiocracyabc.net.auPrime minister defends social media reforms amid US backlashAnthony Albanese has pushed back against the Trump administration's "censorship" criticism of Australia's draft digital duty of care laws, as the US president rejects a push from Australia and others ... 060
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Fact-checking the fountain of lies and propaganda. The world should start fact-reacting to the extraordinary damaging force represented now by the American government. It is long overdue and the more we wait to wake up from the current paralysis the more we’ll all pay the price for this. #UN #USAnytimes.comFact-Checking Trump’s Speech at the United Nations (Gift Article)President Trump’s remarks about oil reserves, the drug trade and his peace efforts contained falsehoods and exaggerations. 051
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Just the President of the United States threatening with genocide and more imperial aggression from the stage of the United Nations. No reasons to get worried.newrepublic.comTrump’s Crazed U.N. Speech Met With Silence and WalkoutsDelegates began to walk out as Trump threatened other countries in his speech at the United Nations. 010
Reposted by Stefan PopeniciSpencer Ackerman @attackerman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Article 25 (3)(e) of the statute establishing the International Criminal Court criminalizes incitement to genocide. If someone can walk into the United Nations and say this, they’re daring the court to act. 13341031196
Reposted by Stefan PopeniciDarth Putin @darthputinkgb.bsky.social · 22/09/2026OTD in 1939 the German–Soviet victory parade took place in Polish town of Brest-Litovsk. As allies, we celebrated liberating Poland from the Poles 17895248
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 22/09/2026"Few have written as bracingly of the barbarity that is American foreign policy. But it’s Dwight’s method that should command our attention now"bostonreview.netThink AgainDwight Macdonald’s gift of self-critique. 042
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The end of American exceptionalism is very far from now. History proves that it was always there and will continue, maga or any other acronym or fascist title. But this deserves a read:nytimes.comOpinion | The End of American Exceptionalism? (Gift Article)Liberal democracy is in worldwide retreat, including in its birthplace — the United States. 200
Reposted by Stefan PopeniciThe Point @thepointau.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The report early on states “AI will be a defining influence on our economy over the coming decades.” Read the full piece on The Point: thepoint.com.au/off-the-charts/2609… 22010
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone 🙄bbc.comNot all AI workers think the tech could kill everyoneIn text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings. 010
Reposted by Stefan Popenicinullifie @nullifie.bsky.social · 20/09/2026A photo of Donald Trump inspecting the scale model of the Trump arch with drones, snipers, and golden statues was unavailable due to reporters being banned from the briefing. So, here is Hitler and other top Nazis inspecting a scale model of a planned Triumphal Arch in Berlin, circa 1939. 17849355
Stefan Popenici @popenici.bsky.social · 21/09/2026If anyone had any doubt left about who’s actually served by Australian Labor: “Albanese also defended former News Corp head of broadcasting Siobhan McKenna as Australia’s next consul general to New York” #auspol #corporatetakeovertheguardian.comAlbanese launches bid for UN security council seat and names former Murdoch aide to top diplomatic postAustralia and Finland are vying for a spot on the council, and the PM needs two thirds of member states to back him 020