iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 16h

True. And it's only the beginning.

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 16h

Deeply saddening that I must rate this as "True".

010

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 16h

'Although Russia has tried to deter successful American business in the past, it's "nothing we've seen like over the last months," Hunder told CNN. "This is a direct hit with drones and missiles, and they keep hitting them.... We're not seeing any response from the White House," he said.'

011

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

'Supporters of the White House barely showed up in replies to its latest post about election fraud, as critics claimed its “bots” vanished after drones hit a Russian data center. * of the 176 most relevant replies Monday 138 opposed or mocked the White House. Only 19 backed it,...'

rawstory.com

'They’re all gone!' White House 'bot' supporters AWOL after Russian data center hit

000

Reposted by Virtual Vanaprastha

Mohave County Indivisible @mohaveindv.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

We stand against American terrorism!

1329

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

The story of living in a Wealth Oligarcy.

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Shades of Hillary Clinton repeated investigations immediately prior to 2016 election. Trump Adm. is demonizing Somalians in an aggressive attempt at a MAGA takeover of Minnesota state government. The Adm. is the sole source of the accusations. No independent organizations confirm any of them.

washingtonsun.com

Federal Agents Reportedly Search Rep. Ilhan Omar’s D.C. Home

White House border czar Tom Homan previously said Omar was subject to an "ongoing criminal investigation.”

010

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Putin has been desperate to find an air-defense system that would somehow protect his refineries from incessant Ukrainian attacks. He knew where to look. It wasn't exactly genius to count on Trump's willingness to betray allies for his own political and personal gain.

politico.com

Trump lifts sanctions on Russian diesel, suggests US may buy amid surging fuel prices

The move comes weeks ahead of the midterm elections.

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

'He added, "Having said that, the damage he's done to the trust fund and the damage he's done to customer service at the agency and its operations are both solvable problems — but he doesn't appear to be in a mode to solve them. He appears to be in a mode of wanting to privatize Social Security."'

alternet.org

Trump issues new threat on Social Security — after promising not to touch it

President Donald Trump repeatedly promised during his three campaigns that he would not touch Social Security. As a conservative commentator pointed out on Wednesday, however, he seems prepared to bre...

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The Trump Ad. has been trying to change Minnesota red now for years. They've murdered its progressive citizens. They've accused Democrats of complicity in $9 billion fraud. They've removed millions of dollars of federal funding because the state is governed by Dems. They're willing to do anything.

010

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The present value of cases of Minnesota fraud, of more than $1 million, before the state or federal court, at present, is less than $400 million. If the Trump Ad. announces more than $9 billion dollars it must show more than $9 billion dollars of criminal fraud cases because they are serial liars.

100

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

"The Nujaba Movement, led by Iran-aligned Akram al-Kaabi," are already demanding that the U.S. Embassy, in Bagdad, be demilitarized, forcing it to close, and the Iraqi airspace be closed to U.S. military aircraft. Iran has taken a giant step toward subjugating Iraq. It won't be much longer now.

english.aawsat.com

Iran-Aligned Faction Demands Downsizing of ‘World’s Largest Embassy’

As Iraq’s government steps up celebrations marking the end of the international coalition’s mission and the US withdrawal, an Iran-aligned armed faction is demanding a smaller US mission in Baghdad an...

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

"The withdrawal of U.S.-led coalition troops from Iraq,... Today, the leadership of Iraqi Kurdistan is concerned over the U.S.-led forces taking their air defense systems out with them, since this will leave the autonomous enclave completely exposed to Iranian and militia air attacks."

forbes.com

Why Iraqi Kurdistan Fears Looming Loss Of U.S. Air Defense Umbrella

Iraqi Kurdistan is concerned over the withdawal of U.S. air defenses, since this will leave the autonomous enclave completely exposed to Iranian and militia air attacks.

100

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The Trump Admin. has a convenient cover-story available for retreating from Iraq and they're not about to waste it. The Iran and Iran-allied Shia militia groups have just achieved a major victory over the U.S., have forced us out of Iraq, and Trump, of course, is celebrating it as a victory for him.

infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Iranian airlines resume flights to Najaf, Iraq after US exemption

Iran Airlines Flights: Iranian airlines have restarted flights to Najaf, Iraq, after the US granted an exemption on Iranian carriers. This marks a significant development for Shia pilgrims and travele...

100

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Pleasantly surprised to see this. In 1886, the Republican Party was already waving the bloody shirt in order to distract attention from its new identity as the party of big business. It seems that Hayes was too good an American to choose corporations over people.

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

'“Small operators, which dominate registered motor carrier companies, can’t keep up: More than a dozen have filed for bankruptcy in the past month, and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association warns more will follow if fuel prices don’t drop,” the Journal reported.'

rawstory.com

Trucking bankruptcies mount as Trump's war forces drivers to take dire measures: report

Well over a dozen small trucking operators filed for bankruptcy over the past month amid soaring diesel prices, and an increasing number of truck drivers have been forced to adopt extreme cost-saving ...

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Putin continues to search for an air-defense system that will perfectly protect Russia's oil refineries. He may have found it. And the U.S. is going to see what it's like to go entirely without allies (Russia and China included).

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

"The New York Times reported Saturday that a group seeking to purchase the assets of Russian energy giant Lukoil includes billionaire investor Todd Boehly, who has donated $2 million to MAGA-related causes, as well as Middle Eastern investors with connections to Kushner and Witkoff’s family."

mediaite.com

US-Russia Peace Talks Now Include Multi-Billion Dollar Oil Deal Tied to Trump Negotiators: NYT

President Donald Trump’s negotiations with Russia over ending the war in Ukraine have reportedly become intertwined with a massive oil deal involving business figures connected to his two leading envo...

101

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

"It would seem rather coincidental that two major projects in two states majorly important to the Senate battle would suddenly come together around... the 2026 midterms. And also rather curious that, in both cases, Trump’s claims about how ironclad these projects are were quickly knocked down."

cnn.com

Trump touted big economic projects in two key Senate states this week. Both announcements soon crumbled | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump has made it abundantly clear that he’s happy to use official government resources in ethically dubious ways to try to win the 2026 midterm elections.

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

You can read the entire article here: www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...

msn.com

MSN

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

You can read the full article here: www.msn.com/en-us/money/...

msn.com

MSN

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Trump Admin. is already changing the rules of the so-called "Trump Accounts" so the Ultra-Wealthy will receive an even bigger share of the benefits. And they will be able to change the rules any other time they wish, as well. Regular people are being *forced* to ride the tiger.

sfchronicle.com

Trump is auto-enrolling your kid in this program — and it may create tax consequences for you

More than 60 million children have been automatically enrolled in Trump Accounts. Here’s what parents need to know — including about a new stock-investment rule.

100

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"The Council of Europe said Tuesday that the U.S. formally notified it a day earlier that it would leave the Group of States against Corruption, or GRECO. Only two other countries have left GRECO before — Russia and Belarus."

ms.now

Trump administration makes appalling exit from corruption watchdog as Americans grow wary

The move comes amid anti-corruption backlash that could hinder the MAGA movement’s political hopes in the weeks ahead — and beyond.

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thanks, Stefan! Looking forward to lingering over this as time comes available.

132

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"On the election of a bailiff the inhabitants assemble in the principal streets to throw cabbage stalks at each other. The town-house bell gives signal for the affray. This is called lawless hour."

gilbertwesleypurdy.blogspot.com

The Feast of St. Michael: English harvest festival and so much more.

010

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

"The goose is not the only bit of folk-practice associated with the Feast of St. Michael. It was the Saint Michael, the Archangel, who defeated Satan in the great battle of rebellion against Heaven in Christian folklore. Michaelmas being about the day that blackberries begin to turn bitter,..."

gilbertwesleypurdy.blogspot.com

Feast of St. Michael, September 29: Beginning of the English Year.

010

Reposted by Virtual Vanaprastha

Liz Ahern 🌈🇲🇽🏳️‍⚧️☮️ @austinmermaid.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Abbott is not only contributing to the deaths of pregnant women, he’s hiding maternal death data. Texans who think women should live will vote for a new governor. #GinaForTexas #AbbottFailsTexas

20578503419

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Six months later and it's $40 trillion.

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

At least two more imaginary checks, after the mid-term election, if he keeps a majority in both houses.

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

"Another bill makes it a felony to seize ballots or election records, an apparent reference to Riverside county sheriff Chad Bianco, who earlier this year took possession of over 650,000 ballots from a 2025 redistricting special election."

theguardian.com

Gavin Newsom signs election security bills to thwart federal interference by Trump

Bills signed by California governor safeguard vote by mail and make seizing ballots or election records a felony

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

"The FBI declined to comment for this story. ICE referred the Guardian to DHS. * Federal law states that no armed federal officers or members of the armed forces may be placed at a location where an election is being held."

theguardian.com

Trump administration sued over threat to deploy federal law enforcement at voting sites

Civil rights groups say plan will make people ‘afraid to vote’ and violates the Voting Rights Act

010

Reposted by Virtual Vanaprastha

Codfather #FBPE 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @codfather.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Deep in Scotland's Pentland Firth, a grid scale tidal turbine at the MeyGen site just set a massive milestone: over 6.5 years of continuous operation without a single unplanned maintenance stop. Operating 40 meters underwater in one of the fastest tidal currents on Earth.

572007601

Reposted by Virtual Vanaprastha

Engel René @engelren.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Today's favourite caricatures, found on Bluesky, 18.09 part 3

021

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Disassembling a monitor for parts. Washing laundry in the tub (to avoid losing time going to the laundromat). Reading Ronsard's *Bergerie* with its delightful and demanding poetic vocabulary. And now eating a calzone for lunch. Just another day at the office.

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

"Stephen Colbert showed President Donald Trump how successful his show was as he went home an Emmy winner after the CBS late-night series was canceled. * When Colbert's show was canceled, it was the No. 1 late-night talk show. He has proved that his show is even victorious after its cancellation."

themirror.com

Stephen Colbert sticks it to Trump as he takes home Emmy Award after show axe

Stephen Colbert showed President Donald Trump the value of his show, after he took him the Emmy Award for the Outstanding Variety Series category on Monday, September 14

000

Virtual Vanaprastha @virtualvanaprastha.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

"a much larger chunk of the nation’s total income is now going to the top compared to decades ago. Yet income subject to the Social Security payroll tax is capped. No dollar of earnings above the cap is taxed. The cap in 2026 is $184,500."

alternet.org

Republicans are turning on Trump’s plan to fix Social Security

One of the reasons I write this letter to you each day is to arm you with the facts and analyses you need to respond to the garbage coming out of Trump’s Republican Party.Today I want to talk to you a...

000