Sign in

Toon Moene

@toonmoene.bsky.social
1.8K followers 41 following 489 posts

Dutch meteorologist, retired. moene.org/~toon Weather forecasts for the Netherlands: moene.org/~hirlam

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Toon Moene
Forbes @forbes.com · 13/03/2026
Two weeks into the Iran war, a surge in jet fuel prices is squeezing the airline industry, driving up airfares and threatening carriers’ bottom lines.
forbes.com
U.S. Airfares Are On The Rise—Experts Advise Booking Summer Flights Now
Two weeks into the Iran war, a surge in jet fuel prices is squeezing the airline industry, driving up airfares and threatening carriers’ bottom lines.
49285106
Reposted by Toon Moene
The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
“The clear winner of this war is Putin” Must be a coincidence 🙃
36195103799
Toon Moene @toonmoene.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
How about throwing the accusations to King George in the Declaration of Independence at him ? Or would be that too obvious ?
080
Reposted by Toon Moene
Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Medicare for All - "That's socialism!" Social Security - "That's socialism!" Debt free education - "That's socialism!" Universal childcare - "That's socialism!" $1 billion per day on a war in the Middle East that no one wants, while millions of people at home struggle. "That's just how it is."
389117044113
Reposted by Toon Moene
Molly Ploofkins @mollyploofkins.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Trump on Iran: These are bad people. They shoot protesters in the head. This is an evil group of people.
6071177334
Reposted by Toon Moene
Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
"You've always got the option of putting that barrel of oil on a tanker and sending it abroad." That option ties US prices to global prices.
24469123
Reposted by Toon Moene
Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
I kid you not... The same White House that forgot that invading Iran might lead it to close the Strait of Hormuz, is now arguing (through Peter Navarro) that war with Iran is a good idea because it'll prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz.
47150281799
Reposted by Toon Moene
Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Starting to think the British press aren't coping too well with the Green Party wanting to tax wealth fairly. Join.greenparty.org.uk
Starmer is powerless to stop Polanskis savage Green army
2543137612
Reposted by Toon Moene
Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
13 March 1943 | Germans began a 2-day liquidation of the ghetto in Krakow. Hundreds of Jews were killed in the streets. Some 8 thousand people who were able to work, were transferred to the forced labor camp for Jews in Plaszow. The remaining people were deported to #Auschwitz.
7310106
Reposted by Toon Moene
The Onion @theonion.com · 13/03/2026
Uber Introduces Women-Only Option Nationwide theonion.com/uber-introduces-women-…

“Two chicks in the same car? That’s hot.”

Cory Maghes, Informant’s Apprentice
849923
Reposted by Toon Moene
Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Know your history. Jimmy Carter went on to build more affordable homes than any other president.
1093269647
Reposted by Toon Moene
World Meteorological Organization @wmo-global.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
WMO- @unescap.bsky.social Typhoon Committee renewed commitment to regional coordination & exchange urging governments to invest in strengthen operational readiness, disaster mitigation and risk reduction in Asia Pacific, most active tropical cyclone basin in world. 🔗 bit.ly/4cKUBJk
053
Reposted by Toon Moene
Oliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
The war is going so well that the secretary of defense is spending his morning yelling at cnn
26378751301
Toon Moene @toonmoene.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Or have an Apple device that follows your health ... Sigh. I am someone who walks a few hours a day, eats a orange a day ... sure I need advice from a computer ?
080
Reposted by Toon Moene
Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
“Having the strongest military in the world means having the power not to use it…Pursuing belligerent wars of choice, assassinating and capturing foreign leaders, and plundering other nation’s resources only make us weaker and less safe.” www.americaamerica.news/p/our-split-...
americaamerica.news
Our Split-Screen World
It can make you crazy. But it also makes clear what our mission is.
14419113
Toon Moene @toonmoene.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
My immediate response would be "but I am a cyclist" ... and then I remember that my food has to be brought in some way ...
000
Reposted by Toon Moene
Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 13/03/2026
While many Israelis are taking shelter from missile and drone attacks, armed settlers in the West Bank are taking advantage of the fog of war to seize land and advance Israel’s ongoing dispossession and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians.
hrw.org
In the Shadow of War, Settler Violence against Palestinians Intensifies
While many Israelis are taking shelter from missile and drone attacks, armed settlers in the West Bank are taking advantage of the fog of war to seize land and advance Israel’s ongoing dispossession a...
45551
Toon Moene @toonmoene.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Rethink what "male bonding" is about.
000
Reposted by Toon Moene
Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) @msf.ca · 13/03/2026
Over 800,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in #Lebanon, due to relentless Israeli bombings and widespread evacuation orders. Watch Hisham Newashi and Zeina Ghantous, MSF Project Coordinators in Lebanon, share an update on the situation.
08549
Reposted by Toon Moene
ProPublica @propublica.org · 13/03/2026
An investigation by ProPublica and @texastribune.org found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state laws had the schools been public. (Published Aug. 2025)
propublica.org
Texas Private Schools Hire Relatives and Enrich Insiders. Soon They Can Do It With Taxpayer Money.
An investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found more than 60 instances of nepotism, self-dealing and conflicts of interest among 27 private schools that likely would have violated state law...
18759338
Reposted by Toon Moene
Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) @msf.ca · 13/03/2026
For almost three years our teams and other international NGOs have demanded the world #TalkAboutSudan. Now, Michelle Shephard and The Walrus bring the stories of the real people affected by the world’s deadliest war: thewalrus.ca/sudan-genocide
04727
Reposted by Toon Moene
George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
I thought it was our founding principles, our diversity, our adherence to the rule of law and our love of freedom but okay…
Tweet by Aaron Rupar quoting Palantir CEO Alex Karp saying what makes America special right now is its lethal capabilities and ability to fight war. The image shows Karp speaking during a live CNBC interview about AI strategy.
1551519260
Toon Moene @toonmoene.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
It seems to be a "thing" these days that Artificial Intelligence will "replace" us humans. As with most futuristic ideas, this was already dealt with by Isaac Asimov, in his short story "The Evitable Conflict" (note that Blue Sky thinks that evitable is not a word), in 1950.
000
Reposted by Toon Moene
Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
HUGE (and GOOD) news: Federal court has thrown out the President's attempt to throw the Fed Chair in jail.
431083264
Reposted by Toon Moene
The Onion @theonion.com · 13/03/2026
U.S. Suffers Additional Casualties In War It Won Last Week
U.S. Suffers Additional Casualties In War It Won Last Week
90106702399
Reposted by Toon Moene
United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
"Lourdes" has 23 years experience in working at wine vineyard on CAs Central Coast. "I know how to do all the tasks required to make sure that the grapevines produce good fruit which makes the best wine." #WeFeedYou
A worker pruning grapevines
117932
Reposted by Toon Moene
The Onion @theonion.com · 13/03/2026
Pete Hegseth Questions What Girls Were Doing In School To Begin With theonion.com/pete-hegseth-questions…
Pete Hegseth Questions 
What Girls Were Doing 
In School To Begin With
694174730
Reposted by Toon Moene
emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
As you read WSJ's piece on the super-secret abuse complaint about Tulsi Gabbard, remember that she tried unsuccessfully to wring counterintelligence function away from FBI last year. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
wsj.com
Exclusive | Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency
Congress hasn’t seen the complaint, which was filed eight months ago with the U.S. intelligence community watchdog’s office.
331113391
Reposted by Toon Moene
emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
As the House prepares to fight over how much of DHS to shut down, I encourage you to pick your favorite factoid from this @vermontgmg.bsky.social report on CBP/ICE criminality and send it to your MoC. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/accountabi...
doomsdayscenario.co
Accountability for ICE and CBP
However bad you think the corruption and misconduct at ICE and CBP is — the reality is far far worse.
9431221
Reposted by Toon Moene
World Meteorological Organization @wmo-global.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
It's #WorldWetlandsDay. Wetlands are among the most important ecosystems on Earth. They regulate water flows, store carbon, sustain biodiversity, and protect communities from floods and droughts. Yet they are under-valued and under threat. www.worldwetlandsday.org
073
Reposted by Toon Moene
Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
"I have never fully believed in the concept of inherent evil...But the depraved contents of the Epstein files—combined with the murderous actions of ICE agents and the years and years of degradations and violations of Donald Trump—have finally changed my thinking." open.substack.com/pub/america/...
open.substack.com
Defeating the Evil Among Us
Only a radical Americanism that fulfills the vision of Jefferson and Lincoln can see us through this dark chapter
1021224417
Reposted by Toon Moene
George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Powerful testimony.
comicsands.com
Woman In Pink Jacket Who Filmed Alex Pretti's Murder Speaks Out In Emotional Interview
321380253
Reposted by Toon Moene
Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
@washingtonpost.com reports on @democracydefendersaction.org & WLG lawsuit repping @repbeatty.bsky.social to STOP the illegal renaming of the Kennedy Center Now Trump is shutting the place down—likely embarrassed by artist & audience flight We’re weighing ALL legal options to block this abuse 👇
1627467
Reposted by Toon Moene
emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Trump Destroyed Leigh Wambsganss' Brand Even More Quickly Than He Did the Kennedy Center's emptywheel.net/2026/02/02/t...
emptywheel.net
Trump Destroyed Leigh Wambsganss' Brand Even More Quickly Than He Did the Kennedy Center's - emptywheel
On Sunday, Trump twice tried to disavow what a loser he is. But Texas Republicans are no longer buying it.
522962
Toon Moene @toonmoene.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Perhaps we should consider that the only international border the US State of Minnesota has is with Canada. It is also mostly inhabited by white people of Scandinavian ancestry. So it would certainly be interesting if the Trump administration came up with some explanation for ICE operations there.
000
Reposted by Toon Moene
putin's I.B.S. @putinsibs.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
"Hopefully, it's a collective two finger salute to #trump and #putin?"🤔 From t.me/Pravda_Geras... 🇪🇺 "Nothing about #Ukraine without #Ukraine" — #von_der_Leyen The President of the #European_Commission and the President of the #European_Council discussed a peace plan for #Ukraine
42511
Reposted by Toon Moene
Jeff Sharlet @jeffsharlet.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Puzzled by shock at Trump/Mamdani presser. Long history of autocrats opportunistically--& temporarily--embracing enemies. I think Mamdani's right to use the moment. Suspect he gets it's just that. & also knows Trump sees he gets a little "winner" shine & can later say "I gave him a chance."
1618824
Reposted by Toon Moene
Antonio Fatas @antoniofatas.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
The fact that Bitcoin's price has gone down despite very favorable regulatory views from the US administration proves the obvious point: valuations of assets without fundamentals can be very subjective
3128441
Reposted by Toon Moene
Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Mamdani just played Trump without sacrificing immigrants, Muslims, workers, or the LGBTQ. Trump did his transactional charm offensive, Mamdani countered without compromising. He won big and this is the man the Democratic Establishment still won't embrace. What more do people need to see?
1173969743
Reposted by Toon Moene
flyovercountry76.bsky.social @flyovercountry76.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Poland's President is NOT amused by Trump's latest about-face on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
24820
Reposted by Toon Moene
Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
"Look, the Fed can do a lot of things, but what it can't do is lower the price of imports. It can't make it so there are more workers for California farmers to help pick the crops." These are self-inflicted supply shocks, and the Fed can't magically undo them. (The White House can.)
14820271
Reposted by Toon Moene
JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Rightwingers, including several prominate ones, completely fell for a troll post about NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's "requirement to teach Arabic numerals in schools". youtu.be/zujUUI0WEvk?...
youtu.be
Rightwing Influencers Fall For Mamdani’s ‘Arabic Numerals’ In School Troll
YouTube video by The Rational National
21391111
Reposted by Toon Moene
KNMI @knmi.nl · 21/11/2025
De KNMI podcast is terug! In het nieuwe seizoen praten KNMI’ers Rubert Konijn en Rob Sluijter verder over alles rondom weer, klimaat en seismologie.
knmi.nl
Nieuw: KNMI podcast seizoen 3!
De KNMI podcast is terug! In het nieuwe seizoen praten KNMI’ers Rubert Konijn en Rob Sluijter verder over alles rondom weer, klimaat en seismologie. Elke aflevering gaan de gastheren in gesprek met ex
0113
Reposted by Toon Moene
Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
AI is now central to the macro story: markets are booming on data-center spending. But a warehouse of servers is mostly capital, not workers. Great for stock prices, not so great for broad job growth—unless AI eventually raises productivity in other sectors too.
1024768
Reposted by Toon Moene
The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 21/11/2025
Jamal Khashoggi's widow, Hanan Elatr Khashoggi: "I'm seeking the help of Congressmen Vindman and Jamie Raskin, to get the transcript of the conversation between President Trump and Crown Prince MBS to understand the truth."
25987341
Reposted by Toon Moene
Blue Wave @votebiue.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
A real President ………. Sixty-two years ago today, November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He was shot while riding in an open-top car and died later at Parkland Hospital. The event, which occurred at 12:30 p.m. CST, was a moment of national tragedy.
1208130973537
Reposted by Toon Moene
Max Berger @maxberger.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
I can’t quite put it into words, but Trump praising Mamdani on the same day that MTG resigns in opposition to “big Tech, big Pharma, the war complex and big donors” feels like a harbinger of realignment. There is a political earthquake trembling beneath the surface waiting to break through.
2693630439
Reposted by Toon Moene
Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous. (video) snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
snyder.substack.com
The Putin-Witkoff Plan Worsens the War
Five Reasons the US should not help Russia subjugate Ukraine
502402899
Reposted by Toon Moene
Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 21/11/2025
"[These Palestinian refugees] are the refugees that were forcibly displaced and expelled in 1948, and their descendants [...] And now they've been forced to move once again and been denied return." HRW's Nadia Hardman on our report on Israel’s forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank:
15343
Reposted by Toon Moene
Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) @msf.ca · 21/11/2025
"Canada has chosen not to lead, but to follow in the footsteps of other countries whose cuts to global health have already had deadly consequences. Such cuts will fuel the reversal of progress against HIV, TB & malaria,” says @healthlawadamh.bsky.social www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/can...
thecanadianpressnews.ca
Canada cuts back spending on fighting infectious diseases at G20 in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG - Prime Minister Mark Carney has made Canada's first-ever cut to funding for a major program for fighting infectious diseases in the world's poorest countries — a move that
28038