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Maximiano, MPA retweeted
Leave us alone if we wanted to be European we wouldn’t have fought for independence
Unpopular opinion, but we should enable Cabo Verde to join the European Union in the long run.
They are a Portuguese speaking, christian country with a pluralistic democracy.
Their most important partners are the U.S. and the EU - something which is rare in Africa.
Because of several navigation routes crossing the islands Cabo Verde is of the utmost strategic importance.
They are the perfect political bridge between Europe, Africa and South America.
Due to its small size and non existing borders, the risk of a membership is low.
We need it. And we should invite them before they’re pivoting towards China.
Maximiano, MPA retweeted
🗣️ Interviewer: “Argentina has been involved in several controversial refereeing decisions during this World Cup. Do you think it’s just a coincidence, or do you believe something suspicious is going on?”
Zlatan Ibrahimović: “After watching the game against Cape Verde, I can no longer believe it’s just a coincidence. The referee seemed to give 9 out of 10 key decisions in Argentina’s favor. There were several fouls on Cape Verde players that he ignored. He allowed Messi to take a quick free kick before the defensive wall had been properly set, and Messi wasn’t cautioned. The amount of added time also seemed to go well beyond what was expected.
When you look at all of this, it makes you question whether Argentina is being treated differently from other countries. If you have to win the World Cup amid controversy every time, then there’s nothing to brag about because it feels as though the tournament was made easier for you it wasn’t earned, but bought.”
my 2K Association would go fucking crazy.
Now THIS moves me.....
Wizards receive
- #2 overall pick
- Lauri Markkanen
- Jarred Vanderbilt
- Dalton Knecht
- Lakers 2030 unprotected 1st
- Lakers 2032 unprotected 1st
Jazz receive:
- #1 overall pick
- Lakers #25 overall pick
- Lakers remove protections on 2027 1st already owed to Utah
- Trae Young
- Jake LaRavia
Lakers receive:
- Anthony Davis
- Ace Bailey
- 2 Utah 2027 2nds
- 2 Washington 2026 2nds
This trade CAN be done, but it requires Ayton opting out. Smart opts IN.
Reaves resigns for 30 mil a season
Lebron resigns for 18 mil
Rui resigns for 11 mil a season
Luke resigns for 7 mil a season
Luka Doncic - Marcus Smart - Bronny James
Austin Reaves - Luke Kennard
Ace Bailey - Adou Thiero
Lebron James - Rui Hachimura
Anthony Davis
+ two players you select with Wizards 2nds in draft. You'd then have space for 3 minimums or 2 minimums and one slightly above minimum, all while being under 2nd apron still.
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Maximiano, MPA retweeted
Nice story. Here's a pic of the Atlantic's owner with Ghislaine Maxwell.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s long career was built on conflict avoidance—then, October 7 transformed and radicalized him, @Yair_Rosenberg argues: theatlantic.com/internationa…
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
In a secretly recorded video from 2001, Netanyahu brags about "stopping the Oslo accords" On dealing with Palestinians he said "We must beat them up, not once but repeatedly, beat them up so it hurts so badly, until it's unbearable."
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Maximiano, MPA retweeted
We need to tax the absolute living fuck out of the rich
Maximiano, MPA retweeted
You honestly want me to believe that “Hamas” was in every single one of those houses? Every building on every street? As far as the eye can see?
Maximiano, MPA retweeted
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Charlie Kirk and the pundits and politicians sanitizing his legacy. vanityfair.com/news/story/ch…
Maximiano, MPA retweeted
Maybe you shouldn’t have platformed and voted for the guy who promised to be a dictator on day one @joerogan, you fucking moron.
