Today, we had a largish raid group of 11+ to take on an #OriginFormePalkia in - it turned out to be a good raid.
Just for fun, my strongest ditto was backing up my mega salamence who was in #1 position. Turns out that the ditto's shapeshift did not cancel out my salamance's mega form which was a happy surprise 😁
For both #Finland and #Sweden, membership is the end of a long 30-year process of what Dalsjo called "our long goodbye to #neutrality.” First came the collapse of the #SovietUnion and the decision to join the #EuropeanUnion, which meant dropping neutrality for what both countries called "military nonalignment.” #Russia#Ukraine
#Ukraine’s popular army chief Valery #Zaluzhny was called to a meeting at the president’s office on Monday and told he was being fired, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN, following weeks of growing speculation over tensions between Volodymyr #Zelensky and his top commander.
A formal announcement has not been made, however, a presidential decree is expected by the end of the week.
"This is a very special time in Swedish history, both for the nation and the armed forces, coming from #neutrality and non-alliance, and then shifting towards collective defence within #NATO. It’s a big step,” said Colonel #DanRasmussen, commander of the Gotland Regiment. #Russia#Ukraine
"Unless journalists and academics regain their moral compass, there will be new and more horrific incidents of genocide against Jews than even those committed by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7. The consequences of the media protecting Hamas terrorists with words can indeed be deadly."
Ireland has prided itself on neutrality and commitment to multilateral institutions, but the current government in Dublin is preparing a major change.
As multiple international conflicts test the West's resolve to support the international order, Ireland is on the brink of fundamentally changing its policy toward global security.
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to move forward with a plan to restore Obama-era net neutrality protections. The rules could be re-established as soon as next spring, but the FCC's effort could face legal challenges.
Why the Election Commission Should Not Just Be Neutral but Also Transparent
The PMO’s summoning or ‘inviting’ of election commissioners in December 2021 was in violation of the Constitution, irrespective of how important or urgent the issue.
@europesays As far as I know, those Leopard 1 tanks have never been stationed in Switzerland, they were entirely produced in Italy by the Swiss arms manufacturer Ruag, or its subsidiary. Nonetheless, the Swiss government has vetoed this deal allegedly due to the incompatibility with the law on arms exports, and neutrality. For me as a European acting Swiss, this is scandalous, b/c Switzerland is actively deceiving int'l law.
Most so-called centrists are conservatives who are either too ignorant or too dishonest to admit that's what they're doing.
Wanting health care and thinking that drugs or same-sex marriage should be legal but being right wing on everything else isn't being moderate. Those viewpoints are literally what conservatives in most countries believe.
We need more people to distinguish between conservatism and reactionism. Not being a reactionary doesn't make you a moderate.
The media is supposed to be objective, not neutral or centrist.
Objective: “They sky is blue. This is both the consensus of relevant scientists and something anyone can see for themselves by looking out the window. In fact, I just looked right now, and it was blue. Go look if you’re skeptical.”
Neutrality is: “Some people say that the sky is blue, others say that it’s on fire, and still others say it’s satanic. This reporter remains dutifully neutral and refuses to look out the window. Instead, we’ll simply say that the condition of the sky is controversial and disputed.”
Centrism is: “The far left says the sky is burning due to global warming. The far right says the sky is satanic due to gays and transsexuals. In the interest of centrism, we conclude that the sky is burning with satanic fires. We’re going to ignore the fact that the sky is blue.”
Anyone who boasts about their “net-zero by 2050” plan, but can’t say what they are doing to make steep emissions cuts this year is selling you a steaming pile of bullshit #ClimateChange#EmissionsCuts#NetZero
I find the argument that joining the #ESSI European Sky Shield Initiative in any way impedes a country’s #neutrality extremely unconvincing. And the expert interview in the podcast is a case in point - it mainly sound as if there is a misunderstanding as to what ESSI actually is.
On Friday, it is expected that #Austria will sign the declaration of intent to join the Germany-initiated “European Sky Shield” (ESSI£. Fascinating that there are voices in Austria arguing this goes against #neutrality. (The ESSI is a joint procurement initiative, nothing more).
Such a good event with Powerful speeches from @Lowkey0nline@medeabenjamin@AnnWright46@SevimDagdelen@yanisvaroufakis - People of Europe do NOT see #NATO as a force for good but as a War Machine that destroys lives of millions - We want Peace + the Irish want #Neutrality .... https://t.co/83Uq6BmQxi
Hello! Someone has referred you to this post because you’ve said something quite wrong about Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. I apologize if it feels a bit cold and rude to resp…
"When #engineers frame their work as apolitical or “purely” technical, they are not being naïve. Some may genuinely believe that #technology can be fully neutral, but many rhetorically employ a strategic naivety, because they know it allows the #IETF to continue to exist, and their employers to continue to benefit from its decisions about internet standards.
This cultural imperative to downplay or sideline politics in" #tech decisions creates a steep hurdle for society.
⸺ https://www.criticalinfralab.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LoudMen-CorinneCath-CriticalInfraLab.pdf
Plenary 6 closed. I missed the beginning but I guess I arrived just in time.
Interestingly yesterday I was having a conversation about #neutrality both at home and here with @aral , and I was very pleased to hear today about the false belief that money is neutral, therefore bank are independent because money doesn't influence fiscal policy (I mean, who really believes that?).
Finance & macroeconomics aren't my best, but that was really a good session.
See you in a bit for the closing plenary
1/17 With the recent #coronation of #CharlesIII, there have been a lot of stories in the press talking about whether Canadians want to keep our traditional relationship to the British monarchy, or abandon it and choose a different head of state.
12/17 The selected people become ineligible to hold any elected or appointed office. This is necessary to preserve the appearance of #neutrality, but it has a great side-benefit I'll get to.
FCC moves forward with its plan to restore Obama-era net neutrality protections (www.engadget.com)
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to move forward with a plan to restore Obama-era net neutrality protections. The rules could be re-established as soon as next spring, but the FCC's effort could face legal challenges.
Hello! You've Been Referred Here Because You're Wrong About Section 230 Of The Communications Decency Act (www.techdirt.com)
Hello! Someone has referred you to this post because you’ve said something quite wrong about Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. I apologize if it feels a bit cold and rude to resp…