Thomas Ulich @MiVyoo@social.cleverlibre.org

‘Why are authoritarian regimes so afraid of Europe? We do not wage war, we do not impose our model. So why? Our values make them afraid.’

David Sassoli’s question now feels like a prophecy.

One year after his passing, David’s memory still warms our hearts and shows us the way.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vonderleyen/status/1613123799922139136

I keep seeing articles, about people trying to violently overturn election results, that use phrases like “motivated by election lies”.

They aren’t motivated by lies, they are motivated by not liking the result. Repeating the lies just makes them feel powerful because it makes them part of the grift. They think they’re fooling people.

Blaming the lies lulls us into thinking that this is an education/disinformation problem which, if addressed, will eliminate the violence.

These folks aren’t deluded. They’ve learned from their leaders that violence and lying are the route to power.

For most of my life I thought these problems could be solved by education. I no longer do. As far as I can tell, about 30% of the population believes that getting away with grifts and bullying people is proof of power and leadership that should be respected, worshiped, and emulated.

We can’t educate these folks. We can only build a society that ensures that they cannot gain control. Unfortunately, the entire human race has largely failed to do so, and we’re suffering the consequences on a planetary scale.

Every day we act as though they don’t *know* that the elections were valid, is a day we risk losing the fight for democracy, equality, and a stable environment.

#brazil #JAN6

From 6 January 2021 riots on Capitol Hill to 7 January chaos inside the House today:

Trumpism is a recipe for disaster, destroying everything and everyone who embraces it !

With the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan the "Yurt of Invincibility" was opened in Bucha.

The heating point is equipped with generators, where people can warm up, charge phones in case of blackout.
Thank you 🇰🇿

Ukrainians: courage, indomitability, invincibility.

Slava Ukraini!

On 1 January 2023, #Croatia became the 20th country to adopt the #euro, and the 27th country to join the #Schengen area! 🇭🇷💶

A historic start of the year for the people of Croatia and Europeans across the euro and Schengen areas. 🙌

"We are fighting and will continue to fight. For the sake of the main word: "victory". It will definitely come. We’ve been on its way for 315 days", - Volodymyr Zelenskyi.

“In #Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment and counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”

Make sure everyone understands this — It’s costing us far too much to NOT provide housing and supports to those who are homeless.

https://scoop.me/housing-first-finland-homelessness/

#homelessness #cities #housing #HousingFirst

Throughout this war, Ukraine has demonstrated commitment, courage & creativity through the most awful of circumstances. It can eject Russia from its territory — but will do so faster and with reduced loss of life if the West ensures the right kind and quality of support is provided in 2023.

My analysis of the key variables that are likely to determine the course of the war in Ukraine in the coming year.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-03/russia-ukraine-war-five-variables-in-2023/101821676

Actors are not unemployed in Russia. They get to play three basic roles, namely that of a soldier, a sailor and a devout Christian. #Russia #UkraineRussiaWar

Day 312 of my 3 day war. I will be remembered as great patron of Russian theatre who provided work for so many actors.

I remain a master strategist.