Philip Caruso

DC transplant

[Reid Wiseman @astro_reid]

Only one chance in this lifetime…

Like watching sunset at the beach from the most foreign seat in the cosmos, I couldn’t resist a cell phone video of Earthset. You can hear the shutter on the Nikon as @Astro_Christina is hammering away on 3-shot brackets and capturing those exceptional Earthset photos through the 400mm lens. @AstroVicGlover was in window 3 watching with @Astro_Jeremy next to him.

I could barely see the Moon through the docking hatch window but the iPhone was the perfect size to catch the view…this is uncropped, uncut with 8x zoom which is quite comparable to the view of the human eye. Enjoy.

[Hardwood Paroxysm @HPbasketball]

Never celebrate owners saving money. They're not lowering your ticket prices, or parking, or concessions. League pass isn't going down. They should pay to compete, and they built a system to make sure they don't have to

[GeoConfirmed @GeoConfirmed]

GeoConfirmed UKR - Misinformation by President Trump.

While we typically refrain from political commentary, President Donald Trump's recent statement regarding the war in Ukraine is so egregious that we feel compelled to respond.

Several claims made by President Trump have already been debunked. We've included responses from Grok AI for each claim, demonstrating that even Grok refutes the misinformation spread by the president.

In this thread, we will provide geolocated footage as a reminder to everyone that Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, marking the beginning of this war.

1)

The United States has not spent $350 billion on this war, nor has it outspent Europe by $200 billion. In fact, European contributions have surpassed those of the US. Moreover, a significant portion of the American military aid (around 90% !) is spend in the US, reinvesting in the US economy.

https://t.co/ixpSYq760j

https://t.co/R43tYKS97a

https://t.co/HcD3e906Ax

https://t.co/KoDBJO691b

(Grok: https://t.co/xvtso8g5ZC)

2)

President Zelensky did not claim that half the American money sent to Ukraine is "missing". He stated that half of the promised funds had not been received, which is a crucial distinction.

https://t.co/KoDBJO691b

https://t.co/UvDRegmS2a

https://t.co/pSQBtQ8k6R

(Grok: https://t.co/TBgyaJQog8)

3)

Ukrainian constitution prohibits elections during wartime, a measure designed to protect the democratic process from foreign interference, particularly given Russia's known capabilities in this area...

https://t.co/g52JHKbxOS

https://t.co/oDp3fUd8mq

https://t.co/nn0RpBGGu6

(Grok: https://t.co/UFR5gGvlmi)

4)

President Zelensky is not a dictator, as evidenced by Ukraine's constitutional framework and his commitment to holding elections once hostilities cease. In contrast, it's worth noting that President Putin consistently wins elections in Russia with implausibly high percentages of votes, with opposition that 'falls out of windows", is poisened or jailed, raising questions about the true nature of Russia's electoral process.

https://t.co/Y7ZqMgz8QO

https://t.co/ROaxPjVHK7

https://t.co/xY73CzziHd

https://t.co/LiPrS6NWNL

https://t.co/RMMPcOwFIM

(Grok: https://t.co/8oYZ22jCDL)

5)

President Zelensky has a approval rate above 50% and not 4%. 4% is Russian disinformation.

https://t.co/QClKP7ATLz

https://t.co/0D2e4ePdJd

https://t.co/b2f6x9F3Fp

https://t.co/oj4y2Nh5mo

(Grok: https://t.co/RGglftewgL)

6)

There was no NATO expansion to the East, as NATO itself cannot expand. Instead, democratic countries independently decide whether they want to become members of the alliance. The process of joining NATO is voluntary and involves multiple steps, including meeting specific requirements and completing a formal application process.

The fact that many of Russia's former neighbors have chosen to seek NATO membership speaks volumes about their perception of Russia and their desire for collective security.

The decision of these nations to pursue NATO membership reflects their sovereign right to determine their own foreign policy and security arrangements. It also indicates a preference for the stability and security guarantees that NATO membership offers, rather than remaining under Russian influence.

Regarding the famous 'promise':
Article 103 of the UN Charter establishes a clear hierarchy in international law. It states that obligations under the UN Charter prevail over obligations under any other international agreement in case of conflict. This supremacy extends beyond just treaties, as it is generally understood to also apply to customary international law.
The hierarchy can be summarized as follows:

1) UN Charter obligations
2) Other treaties and customary international law
3) Non-treaty international texts
4) Political promises or commitments
5) Historical claims

Russia's invasion of Ukraine clearly violates fundamental principles of the UN Charter, including the prohibition on the use of force against the territorial integrity of another state. Any attempts to justify this action based on lower-ranking considerations like political promises or historical claims are legally irrelevant.

https://t.co/Izu3N1dTLv

https://t.co/BCVCGDSM2d

https://t.co/1uXijMIcDt

(Grok: https://t.co/Gh0hvwaeCN and https://t.co/xQ9Hl9zHt0 and https://t.co/xQ9Hl9zHt0)

8)

Who initiated this nearly three-year-long war? RUSSIA.

As a platform that has analyzed over 50,000 frames/videos related to the conflict, we will remind the president ,with geolocated footage, who started this war: RUSSIA.

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, despite repeatedly denying any plans for invasion in the preceding days.

https://t.co/bkygHVSYXk

https://t.co/pSQBtQ8k6R

(Grok: https://t.co/Ujmef6lyCF)

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24 FEB 2022 - Russian tanks crossing the border from Belarus into Ukraine in Senkivka.

52.106063, 31.780644
4Q4J+C7C Sen'kivka, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine

Sources: https://t.co/4VNiYZYDbS

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[Philip Caruso @yourdailyphil]

@DimitarBechev Closer to Rasputin at this point, depending on how much he ramps up the ketamine intake.

[Philip Caruso @yourdailyphil]

@runews

[Andrew Joseph @AndyJ0seph]

Berhalter excitedly signaling the Bolivia score to his players just seconds before conceding a goal is pretty symbolic of his entire tenure. Just accepting mediocrity if not straight-up celebrating it

[FOX Soccer @FOXSoccer]

ITALY IN THE 98TH MINUTE 😱

AS IT STANDS ITALY IS MOVING ON 🇮🇹

[Garry Kasparov @Kasparov63]

The dynamic of the educated "contrarian" becoming radicalized and falling for every vile and stupid conspiracy until they are aligned with the worst of humanity, closing themselves off from reality and calling it enlightenment.

[Scott Lincicome @scottlincicome]

All time champion community note. Will never be topped.

[Mark Antonio Wright @mawrightjr]

Banning TikTok and annexing Greenland were President Trump’s best ideas.

The dream lives on in our hearts.

[Chris Murphy 🟧 @ChrisMurphyCT]

This is a deeply embarrassing moment for America. A consequence of a Republican Party that has become so radicalized that it can no longer function as an organized political party.

[(((Tendar))) @Tendar]

Major Breaking News:

Private jet of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin has crashed in the Tver Region. Prigozhin was on the passenger list. Wagner channel “Greyzone” accuses that Russian air defense shot it down.

It was inevitable that the feud between Putin and Prigozhin will end in blood.

Source: https://t.co/bIlFEakdDM

#Russia

[Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic]

admin is bored

RT in the next 15 min we'll follow you

[RedditCFB @RedditCFB]

Quick morning recap:

Pac-9 saved, all schools staying and signing ironclad Grant of Rights

Arizona pushing to leave for the Big 12

Oregon/Washington rejected by Big Ten

Pac-9 dead and not signing anything

Oregon/Washington to Big Ten

Tallahassee annexed by Saudi Arabia

[@eliothiggins.bsky.social @EliotHiggins]

Please read the tweet David Sacks is replying to so you can understand what an absolute feckless dupe he is.

[Philip Caruso @yourdailyphil]

@Alexey__Kovalev @aaronjmate Tankies like Aaron throw around the word neocon as a slur to anyone who thinks differently than them. He implies you’re a warmonger for thinking Ukraine should fight against imperial rule.

[Philip Caruso @yourdailyphil]

@elonmusk https://t.co/U40WVRoKxW

[Brian Schatz @brianschatz]

Probably a good time to check in on the tech bros for some foreign policy analysis.

[Oz Katerji @OzKaterji]

All of Ukraine Twitter tonight

[lauren @njdlauren]

Folarin Balogun experiencing his first official CONCACAF match