Frans Henraat

Frans Henraat

@fmmh.bsky.social

Dutch, social democrat, retired chartered accountant, living in Costa Rica.

1.3K followers668 following740 posts

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www.cnn.com/2026/10/26/u... Parents of Alex Pretti, an American man shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis in January, are accusing the DOJ of violating their rights under a federal victims’ rights law, as they demand transparency and justice in their son’s death. #Blues

cnn.comAlex Pretti’s family say they have no answers nine months after federal agents killed him | CNNThe parents of Alex Pretti, an American man shot and killed by immigration agents in Minneapolis in January, are accusing the Department of Justice of violating their rights under a federal victims’ r...

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We may need to give the Democracy Gold Medal to the Georgians. This is beyond impressive.

Adam Schwarz@adamjschwarz.bsky.social

Meanwhile, pro-democracy, pro-Europe protesters in Tbilisi, Georgia, are tonight nearing their 700th consecutive day of protest against the pro-Russian government. They haven't missed a single day in the last 23 months.

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VOTE

Dean Obeidallah@deanobeidallah.bsky.social

Flávio Bolsonaro just lost in Brazil. Viktor Orban lost in Hungary. On Tuesday Benjamin Netanyahu will lose in Israel. Come next Tuesday we will win the midterms and take first step to destroying MAGA and putting Trump in prison! (That must be our goal)

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EL-SAYED: I get that the President takes personal offense to my first name. He doesn't mind as much when it's the Saudis who are funding his son-in-law's private equity. Doesn't seem to mind as much when it's the Qataris who are giving them a $400 million private jet…

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Jesse Ventura: “If Donald Trump would have gone in the military, he would have been the guy that wet his bed, cried for his mom, went hysterical, and would be carted out in the middle of the night. The man’s a coward. He’s a bully. All bullies are cowards. That’s why they’re bullies”

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EL-SAYED: "I get that the President of the United States takes personal offense to my first name - he doesn't mind as much when it's a shared name from the Saudis that are funding his son in laws private equity. Mercado Media

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Apparently, Trump forgot cameras exist. The Liar-in-Chief is doing a rally in Michigan today, so the contrast will be even more obvious. Oops.

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Brazil just reminded the world that fascists can be defeated at the ballot box. Our turn comes November 3. Let’s make it fucking hurt.

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✨ SUPER SUNDAY PACK ✨ Less than two weeks from now we will know if we have reason to hope that we'll get our lives back. And it is all up to us now. Cast those votes in numbers too big to rig! Please follow & support each other. And look out for each other out there. Vote 🗳️💙 #SuperSundayParties

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Ten years on, we have the worst of both worlds on immigration and asylum. Without freedom of movement, businesses face red tape while losing skilled workers. Restoring it cuts business costs, creates quality jobs for Young people, and helps us tackle the crisis together.

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Mike Johnson: "When I'm in these big arenas, I ask for hands -- 'Show me your hand if you've answered a poll in the last six months.' There will be like three hands among 300 people. I'm telling you, these polls are off. All of them."

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Republicans control every branch of government and what did they give you? Higher gas prices. Higher cost of living. Higher healthcare costs. Higher inflation.

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This war is existential for Ukraine, but it is not existential for Russia or even for Putin’s reign, despite his efforts to convince the world otherwise to justify continuing it

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‼️👀 In 2023, Russian mediators proposed a plan under which Russia would withdraw troops from most of the occupied territories, but retain Crimea and part of Donbas, - FT 🟢 In return, Ukraine was to recognize Russian control over the occupied peninsula and provide a land corridor.

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🇨🇦 CANADA DESERVES RESPECT! For generations, American presidents recognized Canada as a trusted friend, neighbour & ally. Friendships between nations are built on mutual respect, not threats or insults. Canada has always stood proudly on its own. 🇨🇦 We are not for sale. #CanadaStrong #SheShed

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Florida voter: Everybody on my block is Republican and told me for the first time they are voting Blue straight out. Republicans think we're red but we're not. Damn, listen to those neighbors. You can change your mind. You can draw a line. You can decide your party has crossed it. #VoteEarlyDay

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As ex-Nokian you have my approval on this message 👊 Damn Nokia that’s some good shit 💛💙🤍

Jacob Öberg@profjacob.bsky.social

🚨🚨This could be a turning point. Amid #Starlink crisis, #Finnish tech giants #ICEYE and #Nokia signed a letter of intent with #Ukraine's Defense Ministry yesterday formalizing a partnership aimed at developing Ukraine's own #satellitecommunicationssystem. kyivindependent.com/amid-starlin...

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⚡️️️️️️️Amid Starlink crisis, Finnish tech giants announce plan to help Ukraine build its own sovereign satellite system. "Ukraine needs secure, sovereign, and high-performance satellite communications systems that it controls," ICEYE CEO Rafal Modrzewski said.

kyivindependent.comAmid Starlink crisis, Finnish tech giants announce plan to help Ukraine build its own sovereign satellite system"Ukraine needs secure, sovereign, and high-performance satellite communications systems that it controls," ICEYE CEO Rafal Modrzewski said in a press release announcing the deal with Kyiv.

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Depressing to hear the BBC propagating the non-story started by the Tories about the possibility of power cuts because of renewables A classic fossil fuel lie being given credibility by our public service broadcaster #BBCR4Today

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At a time when fascist tech zillionaires are using their obscene wealth to fund the entire Republican Party, it's absurd and self-defeating for any Democratic politician to oppose this. This isn't rocket science. They're the bad guys! The people want you to fight them!

Robert Reich@rbreich.bsky.social

Just to be clear... Prop 40 is a ONE-TIME retroactive tax. It applies ONLY to billionaires and would tax just 5% of their wealth — which grew 30% in 2025. California's billionaires would still be worth $2T+ AFTER the tax. The revenue will fund healthcare for millions of Californians. Vote YES.

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The President of 🇺🇸 and Musk, the richest man in the world, are giving aid and comfort to the enemy - Russia and Iran - attacking American troops. Treason Shamelessly. Right out in the open. Not even in the shadows. And the world is looking at 🇺🇸 and asking (as is Greg)…

Greg Olear@gregolear.bsky.social

"When we do have traitors, like I said, it’s usually something quiet, it’s something in the shadows, it’s something in the background. It’s not the freaking president and the wealthiest man in the country joining forces to fuck us all." Full ramble here: gregolear.substack.com/p/an-unfatho...

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The guy got in jail for living in an area of Ukraine that was occupied by Russia. To free that guy you removed sanctions? It’s like treating a headache with beheading.

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🚨🚨 😡😡 "humanitarian" my ass!

Kate from Kharkiv@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social

Witkoff to Putin: "You talk so much about President Trump being a humanitarian. You're a humanitarian also, sir, I salute that. I commend you, I thank you." HE MURDERS BABIES! BABIES!!! In their strollers. He murders adults too, entire families. Every day. I can't believe I'm fucking watching this!

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Woest word ik van deze onverschillige, waardeloze roofdieren. Hun harteloze, op geld gerichte machtshonger over de rug van Oekraïense burgers is ver buiten schaamteloos. Er is niks dat ons ervan weerhoudt om los van hen te komen, behalve politiek leiderschap. Een draadje 🧵 1/7

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Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff to Vladimir Putin today: “You talk so much about Trump being a humanitarian, you are a humanitarian also, sir. And I salute that. I commend you.”