Adrian Day
@adrianday.bsky.social
An Englishman now living in France and a believer in anything that adds dignity to the human race.
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Adrian Day
@adrianday.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Good morning world. Having engaged with many interesting people on X since 2015 it is time to broaden the horizon with Bluesky.
Exactly when did we decide that the gains of the enlightenment were ending.
Ben Elton is right when he refers to post truth, the political con merchants and where scientific facts like gender have been high jacked by a narrow laissez- faire.
Ben Elton is right when he refers to post truth, the political con merchants and where scientific facts like gender have been high jacked by a narrow laissez- faire.
December 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Exactly when did we decide that the gains of the enlightenment were ending.
Ben Elton is right when he refers to post truth, the political con merchants and where scientific facts like gender have been high jacked by a narrow laissez- faire.
Ben Elton is right when he refers to post truth, the political con merchants and where scientific facts like gender have been high jacked by a narrow laissez- faire.
Predictably EU politicians have woken up to the reality that confronts the automobile industry. In denial in recent years concerning their unrealistic targets, they may just have saved a vital industry and their reputation.
#EV_Reality
#EV_Reality
December 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Predictably EU politicians have woken up to the reality that confronts the automobile industry. In denial in recent years concerning their unrealistic targets, they may just have saved a vital industry and their reputation.
#EV_Reality
#EV_Reality
The BBC treated us to Nigellissima Christmas yesterday. Very few seasonal repeats contain the quality of presentation, photography and music as contained in this fine production.
St Marks square with a Puccini musical accompaniment is a work of art indeed @nigella.bsky.social
St Marks square with a Puccini musical accompaniment is a work of art indeed @nigella.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The BBC treated us to Nigellissima Christmas yesterday. Very few seasonal repeats contain the quality of presentation, photography and music as contained in this fine production.
St Marks square with a Puccini musical accompaniment is a work of art indeed @nigella.bsky.social
St Marks square with a Puccini musical accompaniment is a work of art indeed @nigella.bsky.social
An open borders policy is an idealistic dream that does not take into account the dangers of mingling cultures that have very little in common.
Assimilation can only succeed when the migrant is prepared to uphold the values and laws of the host state.
Assimilation can only succeed when the migrant is prepared to uphold the values and laws of the host state.
December 13, 2025 at 9:49 AM
An open borders policy is an idealistic dream that does not take into account the dangers of mingling cultures that have very little in common.
Assimilation can only succeed when the migrant is prepared to uphold the values and laws of the host state.
Assimilation can only succeed when the migrant is prepared to uphold the values and laws of the host state.
It does seem odd that faced with the economic challenge of eradicating hunger and homelessness the human race is intent on continuing costly religious conflicts
#Season_Of_Peace_And_Goodwill
#Season_Of_Peace_And_Goodwill
December 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
It does seem odd that faced with the economic challenge of eradicating hunger and homelessness the human race is intent on continuing costly religious conflicts
#Season_Of_Peace_And_Goodwill
#Season_Of_Peace_And_Goodwill
Fulham and Man City take us back in time as they share 9 goals in the game of the season so far.
#PremierLeague
#PremierLeague
December 3, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Fulham and Man City take us back in time as they share 9 goals in the game of the season so far.
#PremierLeague
#PremierLeague
The word batter is still difficult for cricket fans of my age to accept and use. The word batsman rolled off the tongue, with memories of Arlott, Benaud and Johnson using the description without the wearisome consideration of gender anywhere near the commentary box.
#Cricket_From_A_Gentler_Age
#Cricket_From_A_Gentler_Age
December 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
The word batter is still difficult for cricket fans of my age to accept and use. The word batsman rolled off the tongue, with memories of Arlott, Benaud and Johnson using the description without the wearisome consideration of gender anywhere near the commentary box.
#Cricket_From_A_Gentler_Age
#Cricket_From_A_Gentler_Age
Christmas without the film “It’s a wonderful life” & the Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” is difficult to comprehend. Morality that should never be undermined by commercial excesses.
#Christmas2025
#Christmas2025
December 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Christmas without the film “It’s a wonderful life” & the Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol” is difficult to comprehend. Morality that should never be undermined by commercial excesses.
#Christmas2025
#Christmas2025
Starmer is no match for the Trumpian economic model as the #NHS is set to pay for the special relationship.
Yet another example of the dangers that Brexit presents to a UK left floating in the Atlantic.
#Starmer_The_Naive
Yet another example of the dangers that Brexit presents to a UK left floating in the Atlantic.
#Starmer_The_Naive
December 2, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Starmer is no match for the Trumpian economic model as the #NHS is set to pay for the special relationship.
Yet another example of the dangers that Brexit presents to a UK left floating in the Atlantic.
#Starmer_The_Naive
Yet another example of the dangers that Brexit presents to a UK left floating in the Atlantic.
#Starmer_The_Naive
14 years to learn the art of government and the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social decides to impose Starmer, Lammy & Reeves on a trusting public.
All 3 should be given their P45 and confined to this unsavoury chapter in the history of a once proud party
No vision, no direction and no principles.
#Failures
All 3 should be given their P45 and confined to this unsavoury chapter in the history of a once proud party
No vision, no direction and no principles.
#Failures
November 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
14 years to learn the art of government and the @teamlabouruk.bsky.social decides to impose Starmer, Lammy & Reeves on a trusting public.
All 3 should be given their P45 and confined to this unsavoury chapter in the history of a once proud party
No vision, no direction and no principles.
#Failures
All 3 should be given their P45 and confined to this unsavoury chapter in the history of a once proud party
No vision, no direction and no principles.
#Failures
It is now obvious that the Western world value of liberal open doors and a low indigenous birth rate will eventually result in considerable change to the local cultural makeup.
Societal norms like law, religion and politics are already the subject of major change and will only be extended in time.
Societal norms like law, religion and politics are already the subject of major change and will only be extended in time.
November 28, 2025 at 11:49 AM
It is now obvious that the Western world value of liberal open doors and a low indigenous birth rate will eventually result in considerable change to the local cultural makeup.
Societal norms like law, religion and politics are already the subject of major change and will only be extended in time.
Societal norms like law, religion and politics are already the subject of major change and will only be extended in time.
A Labour government that once rejoiced in the lies and discomfort of a Tory government has now decided to replicate this behaviour.
When manifesto promises are casually broken and policies announced lacking detail, the electoral defeat writing is on the wall.
#Starmer-_Failure
When manifesto promises are casually broken and policies announced lacking detail, the electoral defeat writing is on the wall.
#Starmer-_Failure
November 28, 2025 at 8:03 AM
A Labour government that once rejoiced in the lies and discomfort of a Tory government has now decided to replicate this behaviour.
When manifesto promises are casually broken and policies announced lacking detail, the electoral defeat writing is on the wall.
#Starmer-_Failure
When manifesto promises are casually broken and policies announced lacking detail, the electoral defeat writing is on the wall.
#Starmer-_Failure
All the talk about abolishing the House of Lords but many future generations will thank an institution that is attempting to retain the sanctity of life.
#Assisted_Dying_Legislation
#Assisted_Dying_Legislation
November 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
All the talk about abolishing the House of Lords but many future generations will thank an institution that is attempting to retain the sanctity of life.
#Assisted_Dying_Legislation
#Assisted_Dying_Legislation
Vehicle apartheid will be inevitable as the developed world moves to electric power whilst confining the third world to the petrol & diesel leftovers.
#Lack_Of_Thought⚡️🔌
#Lack_Of_Thought⚡️🔌
November 26, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Vehicle apartheid will be inevitable as the developed world moves to electric power whilst confining the third world to the petrol & diesel leftovers.
#Lack_Of_Thought⚡️🔌
#Lack_Of_Thought⚡️🔌
An indication of how far dress standards have fallen in recent times is to listen to @thetimes.com radio discussing whether pyjamas should be worn on an aircraft.
As though feeling comfortable was the only criterion when socialising.
#Dress_Standards_In_Public.
As though feeling comfortable was the only criterion when socialising.
#Dress_Standards_In_Public.
November 26, 2025 at 8:12 AM
An indication of how far dress standards have fallen in recent times is to listen to @thetimes.com radio discussing whether pyjamas should be worn on an aircraft.
As though feeling comfortable was the only criterion when socialising.
#Dress_Standards_In_Public.
As though feeling comfortable was the only criterion when socialising.
#Dress_Standards_In_Public.
David Lammy decides to reduce the UK legal system to that of a third world nation. Poor governance should never be used as an excuse to jettison centuries of best legal practice.
#FalseEconomy
#FalseEconomy
November 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
David Lammy decides to reduce the UK legal system to that of a third world nation. Poor governance should never be used as an excuse to jettison centuries of best legal practice.
#FalseEconomy
#FalseEconomy
Is there anything left in the #Reeves budget that hasn’t already been announced. Never mind misogyny or mansplaining, more like a sieve mentality.
#Budget2025
#Budget2025
November 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Is there anything left in the #Reeves budget that hasn’t already been announced. Never mind misogyny or mansplaining, more like a sieve mentality.
#Budget2025
#Budget2025
When did the UK develop its unhealthy attachment to puberty blockers for children. It’s as though the trans minority have a disproportionate influence within the corridors of power.
#Let_Them_Be_Children
#Let_Them_Be_Children
November 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
When did the UK develop its unhealthy attachment to puberty blockers for children. It’s as though the trans minority have a disproportionate influence within the corridors of power.
#Let_Them_Be_Children
#Let_Them_Be_Children
We have reached a point in human history when a rich reward is granted to a country who invades its neighbour. If the Trump peace proposal stands the rules governing international conflict legality are finished.
#Ukraine_Must_Win
#Ukraine_Must_Win
November 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We have reached a point in human history when a rich reward is granted to a country who invades its neighbour. If the Trump peace proposal stands the rules governing international conflict legality are finished.
#Ukraine_Must_Win
#Ukraine_Must_Win
All of those who criticise the decision to lockdown too late during Covid have all the benefit of hindsight on their side. The reality of confronting an epidemic in real time is very different from any relaxed reflection.
#Wise_After_The_Event
#Wise_After_The_Event
November 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
All of those who criticise the decision to lockdown too late during Covid have all the benefit of hindsight on their side. The reality of confronting an epidemic in real time is very different from any relaxed reflection.
#Wise_After_The_Event
#Wise_After_The_Event
Having driven in the UK for the last 14 days I can confirm that pot holes are the biggest threat to its democracy.
#Mind_The_Gap
#Mind_The_Gap
November 20, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Having driven in the UK for the last 14 days I can confirm that pot holes are the biggest threat to its democracy.
#Mind_The_Gap
#Mind_The_Gap
During my current visit to the UK my son kindly organised a visit to the Banksy exhibition in Kensington. A lot of messaging to take in from one of the most influential artists of the modern era.
#Banksy_Exhibition_
#Banksy_Exhibition_
November 18, 2025 at 6:58 AM
During my current visit to the UK my son kindly organised a visit to the Banksy exhibition in Kensington. A lot of messaging to take in from one of the most influential artists of the modern era.
#Banksy_Exhibition_
#Banksy_Exhibition_
Michael Palin is right to identify the invaluable contribution that the hospice movement make to a civilised society.
It is unfathomable to understand how any government can stand by and witness the denial of funding for these angels of mercy.
#Hospice_Movement_UK
It is unfathomable to understand how any government can stand by and witness the denial of funding for these angels of mercy.
#Hospice_Movement_UK
November 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Michael Palin is right to identify the invaluable contribution that the hospice movement make to a civilised society.
It is unfathomable to understand how any government can stand by and witness the denial of funding for these angels of mercy.
#Hospice_Movement_UK
It is unfathomable to understand how any government can stand by and witness the denial of funding for these angels of mercy.
#Hospice_Movement_UK
Modern society has even managed to elevate the word traitor to mean something virtuous. The Tower of London has now been replaced by the cosy media of revolving doors as celebrity contestants seek reward for their duplicity.
#BBC_Celebrity_Traitors.
#BBC_Celebrity_Traitors.
November 8, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Modern society has even managed to elevate the word traitor to mean something virtuous. The Tower of London has now been replaced by the cosy media of revolving doors as celebrity contestants seek reward for their duplicity.
#BBC_Celebrity_Traitors.
#BBC_Celebrity_Traitors.
It will be interesting to see if Mamdani and his socialist principles will be successful enough to move the USA political landscape.
#ZohranMamdani
#ZohranMamdani
November 5, 2025 at 7:39 AM
It will be interesting to see if Mamdani and his socialist principles will be successful enough to move the USA political landscape.
#ZohranMamdani
#ZohranMamdani