#FaitAccompli

Koen Hufkens, PhDkoen_hufkens
2025-11-17

Pensioenen van water een brood, maar als het op een prestige project aankomt is er altijd marge.

"De facto komt de ondergefinancierde 2,4 miljard euro bij de Vlaamse overheid terecht."

"Het grote probleem is dat dit financiële model al heel erg werd opgerekt. Zo liggen de geplande toltarieven al 46 procent hoger dan tien jaar geleden. ... De afbetalingstermijn voor de schulden loopt nu al zeker tot 2083."

demorgen.be/nieuws/oosterweel-

Sam Sethi :pc2red: ⁂samsethi@podcastindex.social
2024-11-24

Now I understand why this weeks Podcasting 2.0 was all about Strike, LN Address and Bolt12

I look forward to hearing more about Fountains plans with Oscar for the podcasting 2.0 community on next weeks show. #faitaccompli

Just learning that Nostr also supports LNAddress.

Ramesh #NotGoingBackrameshgupta
2024-06-19

⬆️ It quickly escalated from "Netanyahu in 's eyes" to "throwing sand in the eyes of [ ] public" 👀

In a rare public rift between the country’s political and military leadership, Rear Adm. Daniel said, “This business of destroying [is] simply throwing sand in the eyes of the public… Hamas is an idea, Hamas is a party. It’s rooted in the hearts of the people — whoever thinks we can eliminate Hamas is wrong”

apnews.com/article/israel-pale

Ramesh #NotGoingBackrameshgupta
2024-06-12

⬆️ "#Hamas insists it will not release the remaining hostages unless there’s a permanent & full withdrawal of Israeli forces from

It’s hard to imagine either Israel or Hamas entirely giving up on the talks. For Israel, that would likely mean abandoning… hostages. For Hamas, it would prolong suffering of Palestinians and give Israel more time to annihilate militants

But Blinken hinted that the negotiations would not continue indefinitely"

apnews.com/article/israel-pale

Ramesh #NotGoingBackrameshgupta
2024-06-10

⬆️ Multiple sources, including Secretary of State Anthony , confirm that has accepted the -sponsored proposal, but there has been no public statement from himself yet.

apnews.com/article/egypt-israe

Ramesh #NotGoingBackrameshgupta
2024-06-10
Ramesh #NotGoingBackrameshgupta
2024-06-10

ALL members of the except adopted the -announced resolution aimed at ending -#Hamas war in 🔥

Israel has accepted the deal 🔥🔥🔥

Hamas responded to the adoption by saying it welcomed the resolution and was ready to work with mediators, but stressed it would continue “our struggle” to end the occupation and work on setting up a “fully sovereign” state.

apnews.com/article/un-us-secur

Ramesh #NotGoingBackrameshgupta
2024-06-09

⬆️ WHY are there NO plans for POSTWAR ?

Centrist Benny , a member of ’s war Cabinet, resigns over lack of plans for postwar Gaza.

The move does not immediately pose a threat to , but Bibi is now more reliant on allies

Gantz joined government shortly after attack in a show of unity. His presence boosted Israel’s credibility with its international partners. He has good working relations with officials

apnews.com/article/israel-pale

Ramesh #NotGoingBackrameshgupta
2024-06-09

⬆️ said "is preventing us from approaching true victory".

bbc.com/news/articles/clkkdymd

Ramesh #NotGoingBackrameshgupta
2024-06-03

⬆️ 's dilemma and

By accepting the deal, he risks sinking his , making him more vulnerable in his trial.

Rejecting it could deepen ’s international isolation, worsen ties with , and expose him to accusations of abandoning hostages.

Critics fear he will reject any to appease ultranationalists who want to continue the war, fully reoccupy Gaza & rebuild settlements there.

Now THAT is a non-starter

apnews.com/article/israel-hama

Ramesh #NotGoingBackrameshgupta
2024-06-02

⬆️ >>#Netanyahu in 's eyes before does

Well, THAT changed overnight!

's plan 'not a good deal' but accepts it, Netanyahu aide says

Netanyahu has been under pressure to keep his government intact. Two partners have threatened to bolt in protest at any deal they deem to spare . A partner, ex-general Benny , wants the deal considered.

reuters.com/world/middle-east/

Ramesh #NotGoingBackrameshgupta
2024-05-31

⬆️

At 27:20 in the video, Biden says…

"I know there are those in who will NOT agree with this plan and will call for the war to continue indefinitely.

Some— Some even in the govt coalition have made it clear they want to , they want to keep fighting for years, and are not a priority to them.

Well, I've urged the leadership of Israel to stand BEHIND this deal. despite whatever pressure comes"

apnews.com/article/biden-israe

Ramesh #NotGoingBackrameshgupta
2024-05-22

⬆️ @acarson

Longtime readers of my posts know that I've always been supportive of 's right to defend itself from , and I've always blamed for their own misfortune (see ).

lost my support by revealing his INTENT to occupy permanently (or indefinitely). He has also lost support from his OWN war cabinet.

He has been defying allies for MONTHS— cap in one hand, on another ➡️ mastodon.social/@rameshgupta/1

@tobie1

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