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Zohran, Sweetie Pie & Uganda
Zohran Mamdani and I have never met, but we have a funny indirect connection dating back to Uganda in the mid 1990s

Jan Dehn
4 days ago6 min read
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Louisiana bans chemtrails
In a stunning display of intellectual excellence and leadership, the Louisiana legislature has voted to ban chemtrails. Onwards and upwards, America!

Jan Dehn
Jun 31 min read
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On Israel and anti-Semitism
Is criticism of Israel anti-Semitic? Based on how politicians and the media treat the issue you might think so. I clear up the issue.

Jan Dehn
May 195 min read
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Update: Trump's Final Solution for Gaza
Israel's annexation of Gaza is underway. Indiscriminate bombing, denial of access to food, and destruction of health care facilities are designed to make life impossible in Gaza.

Jan Dehn
Apr 274 min read
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The enemy within: America’s security services
America's beloved members of the security and armed services are increasingly doing Gestapo work for Trump. It is time to discuss this issue.

Jan Dehn
Apr 156 min read
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The art of capitulation
Trump surrenders on tariffs after the bond market shows its teeth. His next book, The Art of Capitulation, will soon hit the shelves at a good bookshop near you.

Jan Dehn
Apr 93 min read
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Kompromat
I summarise the public record on ties between Trump and Putin. Is Trump a Russian asset? Make up your own mind!

Jan Dehn
Mar 197 min read
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Trump’s assault on rule of law has begun
Trump's challenge to the US justice system has now begun. Democracy is at stake. All eyes on the Supreme Court.

Jan Dehn
Mar 186 min read
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French Guiana: On a tight leash
French Guiana is a great place to visit if you love nature. Also if you want to see French foreign policy upfront and personal.

Jan Dehn
Mar 66 min read
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Time is ticking for Trump
Trump only has limited time to secure his position of power. Will he stuff the Supreme Court? If not, me may be out sooner than you think.

Jan Dehn
Mar 35 min read
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Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact 2.0
The Putin-Trump Pact is eerily similar to the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.

Jan Dehn
Feb 193 min read
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Trump's Final Solution for Gaza
Trump has given Netanyahu green light to implement a final solution for Gaza. The only things standing in the way of disaster is Europe.

Jan Dehn
Feb 162 min read
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Where is Robin Hood?
Trump is a modern-day Prince John and Musk his Sheriff of Nottingham. The big question is: where is Robin Hood?

Jan Dehn
Feb 142 min read
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Elon Musk's gift to the US: State Capture
Was Elon Musk inspired by state capture in South Africa to bring this systemic type of corruption to the US?

Jan Dehn
Feb 44 min read
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DeepSeek: How to beat back Fascism
I asked DeepSeek how to beat back fascism. Here is the reply. Could you have done better?

Jan Dehn
Jan 282 min read
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Taking the fight to the Far Right
The political mainstream is sorely lacking in confidence, vision, leadership, and ideas. Here is a way forward.

Jan Dehn
Jan 2220 min read
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I beg your pardon...
The power of US presidents to grant pardons is a legacy of feudalism. It is likely to be abused under Trump 2.

Jan Dehn
Dec 17, 20247 min read
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Social media musical chairs - and Karl Marx
I left Twitter. Then I left Threads. Now I am on Bluesky. Why the social media musical chairs?

Jan Dehn
Nov 28, 20245 min read
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Land of the free? Home of the brave?
Is your head in the sand regarding what is happening in the US? Worse, is your bravery failings as your freedom is taken away?

Jan Dehn
Nov 22, 20247 min read
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American shitstorm 2.0
What lies ahead under Trump 2.0? Many groups need to worry. I list them here. Don't say you were not warned.

Jan Dehn
Nov 6, 20246 min read
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