Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 28/09/2026A good analysis; aje.news/rhhgwoaje.news‘Better deal’: What’s behind Trump’s rejection of Iran’s truce offer?Experts say Trump sees economic sanctions as key to extracting more concessions but he risks losing leverage. 010
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 24/09/2026aje.news/dq6bwraje.newsChina vs US: Who is winning the AI race, in four chartsThe US dominates AI spending and computing power, but China is ahead in research and closing the gap on advanced models. 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 22/09/2026I am boosting this book recommendation to the front, that I got from @takingaction4us.bsky.social This really is one of those history books that provides a LOT of good information on US political evolution. bsky.app/profile/taki... 030
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 22/09/2026aje.news/miya2qaje.newsThe pro-Israel censors are starting to loseThe Macklemore controversy demonstrates that the cost of speaking up for Palestine is diminishing. 010
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 17/09/2026aje.news/ihwu70aje.newsGhalibaf’s maths missile at Trump decoded: Is Iran fixing US interest rates?Iran's speaker mocks US interest rates, citing the Taylor equation amidst rising global oil prices and inflation. 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 15/09/2026aje.news/b3v70laje.newsDozens of aircraft, hundreds of buildings: US loss to Iran attacks revealedThe Pentagon watchdog's report paints a picture of significant losses to US forces and facilities in the region. 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 12/09/2026aje.news/qa93yeaje.news‘War on terror’: How 9/11 changed the language of conflictThe events of September 11, 2001 spawned a new lexicon which effectively sanitised the erosion of human rights. 011
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 12/09/2026This is sobering….., aje.news/43e027aje.newsWhat did US intelligence know before the 9/11 attacks?The CIA have declassified documents showing US presidents were warned about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda before 9/11. 010
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 12/09/2026aje.news/48ab66aje.news‘Blew the hell out of it’: How Iran damaged US bases in Bahrain, JordanUS official admits the naval base near Manama sustained heavy damage in the war with Iran. 021
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 11/09/2026aje.news/qpqwvuaje.news‘Everything changed’: The human cost of 25 years of US warsSuccessive wars launched after 9/11 have killed at least 4.5 million people and displaced more than 38 million others. 022
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 05/09/2026aje.news/r5utcfaje.newsOil and politics: What Trump’s ‘historic’ deal means for VenezuelaVenezuelans are hoping for free and fair elections, but the US may prioritise oil production. 111
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 03/09/2026aje.news/mnyu9aaje.newsUN warns El Nino could be ‘off the charts’, strongest in decadesThe World Meteorological Organization says forecasts show 100% likelihood that El Nino will continue through February. 131
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Our new partner in Venezuela heavy/sour crude oil….. Spoiler alert. aje.news/zy1i2daje.newsWho is Alejandro Betancourt, ex-Chavez ally now Trump’s Venezuela oil man?The controversial tycoon will lead the joint oil venture as the Trump administration seeks to reshape energy markets. 010
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 02/09/2026aje.news/xmjmucaje.newsThe US is gobbling up Venezuelan oil, but will it lower fuel prices?Analysts say Venezuelan crude is hard to extract and refine, and likely can't replace oil stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 01/09/2026trump wants to treat Iran like he treats 13 year old girls….. 010
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Another forever war by the US of A. aje.news/dqstfkaje.news‘Hit them hard’: Does Trump have another ‘new’ Iran strategy, can it work?Trump signals harsher response as US-Iran hostilities escalate, raising fears of prolonged conflict in the Gulf region. 121
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 31/08/2026aje.news/myiv8iaje.newsWho are the economic winners and losers of the US-Israel war on Iran?Airlines and automakers have taken a hit, while banks and energy firms have raked in big profits. 021
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 31/08/2026aje.news/av5v57aje.newsThe looming failure of Operation Economic OutcastThe latest package of US sanctions on Iran is unlikely to achieve Washington’s objectives. 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 29/08/2026aje.news/kulpp2aje.newsSix months into the Iran war, a new Gulf security architecture is emergingGulf states are building overlapping partnerships that complement, rather than replace, the US security role. 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 29/08/2026But wait forIt…. aje.news/c2xv8gaje.newsTrump announces ‘biggest oil deal in world history’ with VenezuelaUS president says deal secures majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela. 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Where it all stands and what it has gotten us since it started aje.news/c8j0isaje.newsUS-Israel war on Iran, six months down the line: In numbersAl Jazeera tracks six months of the Iran war, from the dead and displaced to the shock delivered to the global economy. 022
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I’m not eating any hamburgers or pizzas or anything with any beef or beef-like toppings until at least 2027. 010
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 22/08/2026aje.news/wt6kpdaje.newsWhat did war with the US reveal about Iran’s weapons capabilities?Iran says production is ongoing, but details will not be revealed during war conditions. 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 21/08/2026aje.news/dnsk6kaje.newsIran calls ‘toughest-ever’ US sanctions ‘economic terrorism’Iran says Washington's warning of an 'economic D-Day' threatens the entire global economy. 111
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 20/08/2026aje.news/a504svaje.newsIsrael is betting on Islamophobia to save its standing in the WestNetanyahu’s government is using anti-Muslim fear to rally a Western right increasingly receptive to its message. 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Grade: F- aje.news/bq39wkaje.newsSeven decades of US regime change efforts: What have they achieved?US interventions in Iran and beyond reveal a recurring pattern of regime changes, with high human and financial costs. 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 18/08/2026But of course….. Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools www.boston.com/news/educati... (Via Boston.com)boston.comWhistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schoolsThe whistleblower complaint deals chiefly with investigations into three Ivy League universities: Brown, Harvard, and Columbia. 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 17/08/2026aje.news/lyoqi6aje.newsUS-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expires: How and why it fell apartTrump deemed the MoU 'over' within a month of it being signed, as the two sides traded attacks despite a 'ceasefire'. 020
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Zionism’s version of Steven Miller is Itamar Ben-Gvir. aje.news/uy5ucraje.newsIsraeli minister calls for killing ’30 to 40′ Palestinians in Gaza nightlyFar-right National Security Minister Ben-Gvir sits on Israel's security cabinet, which helps shape war and policy. 110
Reposted by BubberLLFella 🇨🇦 🇺🇦 @lizafella.bsky.social · 16/08/2026How it's going. 38 million eggs recalled, and eating them could cause death. Possibly not the smartest idea to gut the FDA. That's experiential learning FAFO to the max. 26582235
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 16/08/2026aje.news/esql9naje.newsCan Trump really make Strait of Hormuz a US territory?US president has yet another outlandish threat for Iran, with no end to war in sight. 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 15/08/2026aje.news/31vmq0aje.newsUS threatens ‘indefinite’ blockade against Iran: How long can it last?US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claims US Navy can sustain blockade despite reports of poor conditions. 010
Reposted by BubberCitizen.Coping @propcazhpm.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Massachusettes "Millionaires Tax", which was targeted to fund transportation and education, has been a resounding success. It has funded FREE school lunch for ALL students, FREE buses in lowest income communities (people can get to work, etc.), and FREE community college. And "exodus" was minimal.boston.comMillionaires tax surges past expectations, once againThe voter-approved surtax has sailed past its $2 billion estimate for another year in a row. 192421807
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 11/08/2026What an idiot…. aje.news/et8h8raje.newsIran, US set new conditions during Hormuz talks: What does this mean?Oil prices surge as talks stall over competing demands, hampering prospects for reopening crucial strait. 010
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 10/08/2026aje.news/fyji9qaje.newsWhat’s behind Trump’s shift to economic pressure on Iran? Will it work?Months into the war, Trump is returning to squeezing Iran's economy rather than military offensive for now. 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 03/08/2026aje.news/mcmsi9aje.newsIran foreign ministry says no current talks with US; Oman meetings continueStatement comes despite Trump saying an agreement with Iran is imminent, with negotiations set to begin on Monday. 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 02/08/2026#boston #sealevelrise #climatechange Just……..Check out the inundation maps. www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Pro...nae.usace.army.mil 010
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Sunday morning; like clockwork. aje.news/118tb2aje.newsWhy has Trump halted Iran attacks, and what is the deal he is hinting at?Trump says 'perimeters of a deal has been agreed to' as he pauses attacks. But is there any substance to his claim? 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 31/07/2026I won’t believe the story that Iran hacked water plant software in Wisconsin until I see the data myself. 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 28/07/2026There are no talks between Iran and the US. Once again, as with Europe, and as with Canada, the US is simply being left out of the solution. aje.news/yquyijaje.newsOman sends Hormuz management plan to Iran; Gulf nations onboardUnder the Omani proposal, which reportedly has regional backing, Tehran won't have sole control of the vital waterway. 010
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 21/07/2026aje.news/ac2akwaje.news‘Active in BDS’: Document reveals how Israel scrutinised global NGOsAn internal government file obtained by Al Jazeera shows how Israel collected data on groups it suspected supported BDS. 010
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 21/07/2026I’ll still buy the Canadian goods, phvc the tarriffs. Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese www.boston.com/news/politic... (Via Boston.com)boston.comTrump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheeseTrump imposed tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against US autos, alcohol, and dairy products. 020
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Again….. Iran is using calculated, measured responses. aje.news/ekz1rmaje.newsWhy is Iran bombing Gulf states while avoiding US naval assets and Israel?Analysts say Iran is using Gulf states to pressure Washington while avoiding direct confrontation with US forces. 010
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Another good explanation of why Darline Graham Nodine “inherited” her brother’s Senate seat. aje.news/gtwh3kaje.newsWhy has Lindsey Graham’s sister inherited his Senate seat after his death?The late senator's sister, the politically inexperienced Darline Graham Nordone, has inherited his office and powers. 110
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 14/07/2026screamingretriever.comscreamingretriever.comHome | Screaming Retriever Brewing Co. - Fetching Great BeerOur passionate team of dog lovers, outdoor adventurers and dedicated craft beer lovers, have joined forces to create an outstanding Calgary Alberta brewery. Available in 83+ locations across Alberta, ... 010
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 09/07/2026aje.news/8ab0xhaje.newsThe pitfalls of institutionalising US military aid to IsraelShielding US commitments to Israel from congressional scrutiny would be harmful for both countries. 010
Bubber @wafflesdad.bsky.social · 08/07/2026If only we had somehow known this was going to happen….. aje.news/9wgqf3aje.newsTrump says MoU to end Iran war is over, ‘waste of time’ dealing with TehranIran says it targeted '85 military installations' in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for US strikes on its south. 010