On 7-8 May in #Washington DC, the city’s biggest convention hall welcomed #America’s #military industrial complex, its top #technology companies and its most outspoken justifiers of #warcrimes. Of course, that’s not how they would describe it
It was the inaugural “AI Expo for National Competitiveness”, whose lead sponsor was #Palantir, who are currently, supplying some of its #AI products to the #Israel#Defense Forces
So now we are paying public servants to sit in court for #traitor#trump... Their salaries come from our taxes, tell them to get their asses back to #Washington and do their damned jobs instead of supporting their cult leader on our dime!!! #MAGA = #DomesticTerrorists
#Washington has not changed its position on potential Ukrainian strikes with #US-supplied weapons on Russian territory, even after #Russia had launched its offensive in #Kharkiv Oblast, #Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina #Singh said at a press briefing on May 16.
"We believe that the equipment, the capabilities that we are giving Ukraine, that other countries are giving to #Ukraine should be used to take back Ukrainian sovereign territory,"
This week for #MountainMonday I have the iconic scene of Mount Shuksan and Picture Lake in Washington State. One of the most photographed mountains in the area, and you can see why.
I haven’t been to #Olympia since high school when I was in high school government and went with my classmates also in government to learn about how our democracy runs. It’s a nice college town with lots of restaurants and parks.
BTW, Olympia is also one of the few affordable cities left in western #Washington. As crazy as it sounds, you can still get a nice house for under $600k - which is really saying something in the #PNW these days.
#Olympia also has a terrific farmers market by the marina. It’s a great place to pick up some new tie dye, grab a great seafood salad, and take the dogs for a walk along the pier.
Everyone we met was in a good mood and very chatty. They would stop us and talk to our dogs. 😁 Weed is legal and enjoyed here.
"The northern lights, or aurora borealis, put on a colorful show across the Pacific Northwest late Friday night into early Saturday morning. And there could be a repeat performance Saturday night."
To all my local #Seattle and #Washington folks, there is a good chance we may see the Northern Lights (Aurora) tonight. Look north late tonight, keep your good night vision and maybe even get out of light polluted areas!
It did not stumble and rush through its space, this quiet stream. Rather, it literally flowed with the landscape, and when it encountered barriers, it either went around them or kept nudging, pushing, and bumping against them until it found a way through.
#Washington, #Oklahoma: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 10:45 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Tulsa OK
This tornado has caused major destruction even if it is weakening somewhat.
Spokesman of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria #Zakharova threatens a retaliatory strike if the Crimean bridge is attacked with Western support.
"I would like again to warn #Washington, #London, #Brussels that any aggressive actions against #Crimea are not only doomed to fail, but will also be met with a blow of retaliation that will be crushing,"
"Evergreen State College to explore Israel divestment after deal with students"
"Protesters at The Evergreen State College in #Olympia agreed to remove their week-old encampment Tuesday night after striking a deal with administrators that includes the school publicly calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war and exploring divestment from companies that profit from 'the occupation of Palestinian territories.'"
TikTok CEO #ShouZiChew has said the company will take the fight against the new law to the courts, but some experts believe that for the #US#SupremeCourt, national security considerations could outweigh #FreeSpeech protection.