u/ReasonRiffs
Bio
After completing his philosophy degree in 2009 Thomas turned down the opportunity to continue his studies, disillusioned with what accademic philosophy had become. By the end of that year he was working as a farm hand in Belgium. The following year, accompanied by guitar and tent, he began his summer cycling adventures, reaching the polar circle in Norway. The adventures over the next few years covered 28 countries, often multiple times such as Turkey and Ukraine. No trains or buses, the distance was covered by pedal power and occassionally sailing where required.
Nonetheless, travel needn't be purely geographical, exploring thoughts and ideas is often underrated. As such, initially combining travel with study, Thomas returned to study physics at first in Amsterdam, followed by Germany where he currently resides persuing a PhD in the subject.
Additional interests include music composition, computer gaming, model making, and strength training.
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YT : https://www.youtube.com/@ReasonRiffs
Twitch : https://www.twitch.tv/reasonriffs
Discord : discord.gg/MbWCEFcUBU
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Articles
Projekt 2029: Leaked Plans of Germany’s Far-Right AfD to Grasp Power
AfD’s leaked ‘Projekt 2029’ reveals a path to power built on culture war, CDU cracks, and coded extremism beneath polished optics.
Tariffs, Threats, and Transatlantic Tensions • Projekt 2029: Leaked Plans of Germany’s Far-Right AfD to Grasp Power • The Rightsizing Racket: How Bureaucracy Replaces Benefits • Who’s in Charge? Trump’s Ukraine Whiplash Leaves Europe Guessing • Blood in the Hills: Settler Violence in the West Bank • Executive Order Report: Week of 06/30/2025
Overnight Attacks on Ukraine and the Looming Summer Offensive
Russia launches new overnight attacks and prepares a summer offensive
The Big Beautiful Trap • Slam The Brakes: Universal Injunctions in the Trump Admin • The Storm was Natural, the Disaster will be Political • Systemic Orthodoxy • Fool Me Once • Overnight Attacks on Ukraine and the Looming Summer Offensive • Gideon's Chariots • Executive Order Weekly Report - Week of May 12, 2025
Stand Up! Fighting Illiberalism: Protests in Slovakia and Hungary
Hungary and Slovakia, once champions of anti-communist rebellion, are now ruled by illiberal leaders undermining democracy and cozying up to Russia. Massive protests in both countries reflect growing public resistance to authoritarianism and pro-EU sentiment, but the EU struggles to enforce democratic norms amid political deadlock. The outcome of these protests could determine the future of liberal democracy in Central Europe.
Famine: The Gaza Humanitarian Catastrophe and the Erosion of Aid Principles • Pathfinder • Istanbul or Bust • The Battle For the Ivory Tower • Stand Up! Fighting Illiberalism: Protests in Slovakia and Hungary • Argentina • The Illusion of Cool: Unmasking Nayib Bukele's Authoritarian Rule in El Salvador (Part 1) • Ruff Considerations • Executive Order Weekly Report - Week of June 1, 2025
Europe, Ukraine Needs You
Europe must arm Ukraine or face far higher costs later—deterrence now is cheaper than occupation tomorrow.
How Beautiful Is It? A Closer Look at President Trump’s Big Bill • Between Bombs and Bargains: the Trump Administration’s Ceasefire Proposal for Gaza • A New Scientific Exodus • Independence day in America, while Ukraine stands alone • Europe, Ukraine Needs You • Executive Order Weekly Report - Week of June 23, 2025