Andrew Thatcher
@andythatcher1.bsky.social
Love theatre, #LFC, music, plus ranting randomly may happen along with slow running particularly in recovery from surgery (#wattbikeproton - coming soon) Words purely my own. Reskeet not necessarily endorsement.
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457 British troops.
You evil, senile bastard.
You evil, senile bastard.
January 22, 2026 at 1:35 PM
457 British troops.
You evil, senile bastard.
You evil, senile bastard.
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So it was Badenoch *personally* who stabbed Britain in the back during the Greenland crisis! Simply unbelievable. Ought to be a resignation matter.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
How Badenoch’s meeting with Mike Johnson led to Trump’s Chagos deal rant
A brief encounter set off a chain of events that culminated in a public rebuff to the US president from Keir Starmer
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:58 AM
So it was Badenoch *personally* who stabbed Britain in the back during the Greenland crisis! Simply unbelievable. Ought to be a resignation matter.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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My brother fought in the infantry and lost soldiers in Afghanistan. The press used to report deaths before families had been told and I would check my phone over and over, scared it would ring.
I went to the inquest of one of his killed men. I saw his red-eyed parents, girlfriend and baby daughter.
I went to the inquest of one of his killed men. I saw his red-eyed parents, girlfriend and baby daughter.
Trump on NATO: "I've always said, will they be there if we ever needed them? That's really the ultimate test. I'm not sure of that. We've never needed them. They'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan and this or that. And they did. They stayed a little back, off the front lines."
January 22, 2026 at 1:29 PM
My brother fought in the infantry and lost soldiers in Afghanistan. The press used to report deaths before families had been told and I would check my phone over and over, scared it would ring.
I went to the inquest of one of his killed men. I saw his red-eyed parents, girlfriend and baby daughter.
I went to the inquest of one of his killed men. I saw his red-eyed parents, girlfriend and baby daughter.
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Trump is now confusing Greenland and Iceland: "They're not there for us on Iceland, that I can tell you. Our stock market took the first dip yesterday because of Iceland. So Iceland has already cost us a lot of money."
January 21, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Trump is now confusing Greenland and Iceland: "They're not there for us on Iceland, that I can tell you. Our stock market took the first dip yesterday because of Iceland. So Iceland has already cost us a lot of money."
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COLLINS: Did it stand out to you that he said Iceland multiple times when he was talking about Greenland?
NEWSOM: And that every time a windmill turns it costs $1,000. A lot of stuff stands out. None of this is normal. There's a deviancy of consciousness. He's graded off the curve.
NEWSOM: And that every time a windmill turns it costs $1,000. A lot of stuff stands out. None of this is normal. There's a deviancy of consciousness. He's graded off the curve.
January 21, 2026 at 3:43 PM
COLLINS: Did it stand out to you that he said Iceland multiple times when he was talking about Greenland?
NEWSOM: And that every time a windmill turns it costs $1,000. A lot of stuff stands out. None of this is normal. There's a deviancy of consciousness. He's graded off the curve.
NEWSOM: And that every time a windmill turns it costs $1,000. A lot of stuff stands out. None of this is normal. There's a deviancy of consciousness. He's graded off the curve.
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One of the few James Bond Fleming titles not used in film is the short story 007 in New York. What do you think his orders might be in a 2026 version?
January 19, 2026 at 4:49 PM
One of the few James Bond Fleming titles not used in film is the short story 007 in New York. What do you think his orders might be in a 2026 version?
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Quite apart from the obvious narcissistic derangement, a) the Norwegian government does not award the peace prize; and b) there is a written document - the US agreed with Denmark not to pursue territorial claims to Greenland
![NEW: @potus letter to @jonasgahrstore links @NobelPrize to Greenland, reiterates threats, and is forwarded by the NSC staff to multiple European ambassadors in Washington. I obtained the text from multiple officials:
Dear Ambassador:
President Trump has asked that the following message, shared with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, be forwarded to your [named head of government/state]
“Dear Jonas: Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America. Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and why do they have a “right of ownership” anyway? There are no written documents, it’s only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also. I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding, and now, NATO should do something for the United States. The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland. Thank you! President DJT”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hbpefio3f5csc44msmbgioxz/bafkreie7itpptx3xbxhpsnlaqmwk752h7pcrion5ija2apksljtax2adx4@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 8:28 AM
Quite apart from the obvious narcissistic derangement, a) the Norwegian government does not award the peace prize; and b) there is a written document - the US agreed with Denmark not to pursue territorial claims to Greenland
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The narrative of exceptional Ukrainian resilience is one of the most harmful tropes I’ve seen during this war.
Yes, we refuse to give up. Yes, we have picnics in -15°C. Yes, we keep living, drinking coffee, and even laughing occasionally, but all of this stems from a lack of choice.
Yes, we refuse to give up. Yes, we have picnics in -15°C. Yes, we keep living, drinking coffee, and even laughing occasionally, but all of this stems from a lack of choice.
January 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The narrative of exceptional Ukrainian resilience is one of the most harmful tropes I’ve seen during this war.
Yes, we refuse to give up. Yes, we have picnics in -15°C. Yes, we keep living, drinking coffee, and even laughing occasionally, but all of this stems from a lack of choice.
Yes, we refuse to give up. Yes, we have picnics in -15°C. Yes, we keep living, drinking coffee, and even laughing occasionally, but all of this stems from a lack of choice.
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The U.K. has lost its position in the E.U. and is now confronting the reality of an American partner that it can no longer rely on or predict. What’s next for Britain?
newyorkermag.visitlink.me/R8y0Qq
newyorkermag.visitlink.me/R8y0Qq
What It’s Like to Be Trump’s Closest Ally Right Now
Britain still relies on the U.S. for so much. How long can it hold on?
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
January 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The U.K. has lost its position in the E.U. and is now confronting the reality of an American partner that it can no longer rely on or predict. What’s next for Britain?
newyorkermag.visitlink.me/R8y0Qq
newyorkermag.visitlink.me/R8y0Qq
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A 2020 survey, but still ...
"Locate Iran on a world map"
"Locate Iran on a world map"
January 16, 2026 at 11:52 AM
A 2020 survey, but still ...
"Locate Iran on a world map"
"Locate Iran on a world map"
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I think the Nobel Committee has got this covered.
January 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
I think the Nobel Committee has got this covered.
Not sure why the fact Maccabi Tel Aviv were fined €20k by UEFA for racist chanting in December is being ignored in the ongoing story about their Villa ban? I also get why the right wing media is biased but what about the "impartial" BBC?! www.google.com/amp/s/www.je...
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January 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Not sure why the fact Maccabi Tel Aviv were fined €20k by UEFA for racist chanting in December is being ignored in the ongoing story about their Villa ban? I also get why the right wing media is biased but what about the "impartial" BBC?! www.google.com/amp/s/www.je...
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It is time for Europe to send “tripwire” troops to Greenland.
Such a measure would be met with scathing criticism, but mobilising decisively might be the only way to deter an act of aggression that could spell the end for NATO.
✍ Björn Alexander Düben blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...
Such a measure would be met with scathing criticism, but mobilising decisively might be the only way to deter an act of aggression that could spell the end for NATO.
✍ Björn Alexander Düben blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...
It is time for Europe to send “tripwire” troops to Greenland
Europe must deploy troops to Greenland to signal to Donald Trump that any US annexation attempt would result in a military confrontation.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
January 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM
It is time for Europe to send “tripwire” troops to Greenland.
Such a measure would be met with scathing criticism, but mobilising decisively might be the only way to deter an act of aggression that could spell the end for NATO.
✍ Björn Alexander Düben blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...
Such a measure would be met with scathing criticism, but mobilising decisively might be the only way to deter an act of aggression that could spell the end for NATO.
✍ Björn Alexander Düben blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...
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The threat to court martial Senator Mark Kelly has been reduced to this petty, spiteful act - no doubt because this is what they think they can legally get away with.
Let's hope Kelly legally challenges this "administrative act" - for he did nothing wrong, merely setting out the applicable law.
Let's hope Kelly legally challenges this "administrative act" - for he did nothing wrong, merely setting out the applicable law.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Sen. Mark Kelly will face administrative action
January 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM
The threat to court martial Senator Mark Kelly has been reduced to this petty, spiteful act - no doubt because this is what they think they can legally get away with.
Let's hope Kelly legally challenges this "administrative act" - for he did nothing wrong, merely setting out the applicable law.
Let's hope Kelly legally challenges this "administrative act" - for he did nothing wrong, merely setting out the applicable law.
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Trevor Noah Explains How Kintsugi, the Japanese Art of Repairing Pottery, Helped Him Overcome Life’s Tragedies
Trevor Noah Explains How Kintsugi, the Japanese Art of Repairing Pottery, Helped Him Overcome Life’s Tragedies
Trevor Noah ended his stint as the host of The Daily Show a little over three years ago, but he's made himself into another kind of pop-cultural presence since then. In evidence, we have his appearanc...
www.openculture.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Trevor Noah Explains How Kintsugi, the Japanese Art of Repairing Pottery, Helped Him Overcome Life’s Tragedies
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I'm afraid there *is* an obvious answer: it can't.
January 6, 2026 at 7:10 AM
I'm afraid there *is* an obvious answer: it can't.
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And this is the original video where six members of Congress (correctly) set out what to do when faced with an unlawful command. A must watch (and now a must re-watch).
www.youtube.com/shorts/Fk9Gh...
www.youtube.com/shorts/Fk9Gh...
We want to speak directly to members of the Military and the Intelligence Community...
YouTube video by Sen. Elissa Slotkin
www.youtube.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:15 PM
And this is the original video where six members of Congress (correctly) set out what to do when faced with an unlawful command. A must watch (and now a must re-watch).
www.youtube.com/shorts/Fk9Gh...
www.youtube.com/shorts/Fk9Gh...
Midnight. Listening to the Ashes. And I'm 60 years old. How did this happen? Well wouldn't have made this without #Bowelcancer screening and the amazing work of doctors and nurses and all that Chemo. Have a great Sunday everyone.
January 4, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Midnight. Listening to the Ashes. And I'm 60 years old. How did this happen? Well wouldn't have made this without #Bowelcancer screening and the amazing work of doctors and nurses and all that Chemo. Have a great Sunday everyone.
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A very embarrassing moment for the FIFA Peace Prize committee
JUST IN: Trump says the U.S. has captured Maduro and his wife and flown them out of the country.
January 3, 2026 at 9:31 AM
A very embarrassing moment for the FIFA Peace Prize committee
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐗/𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰.
Musk’s platform is proving itself a vile cesspit: its AI generating sexually explicit images of children is horrifying.
Every day we tolerate this, we weaken our democracies and endanger our future.
www.newsweek.com/grok-apology...
Musk’s platform is proving itself a vile cesspit: its AI generating sexually explicit images of children is horrifying.
Every day we tolerate this, we weaken our democracies and endanger our future.
www.newsweek.com/grok-apology...
Elon Musk's Grok apologizes after generating sexual images of young girls
The incident has renewed concerns about sexualized images being made of women with their consent.
www.newsweek.com
January 2, 2026 at 1:47 PM
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐗/𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰.
Musk’s platform is proving itself a vile cesspit: its AI generating sexually explicit images of children is horrifying.
Every day we tolerate this, we weaken our democracies and endanger our future.
www.newsweek.com/grok-apology...
Musk’s platform is proving itself a vile cesspit: its AI generating sexually explicit images of children is horrifying.
Every day we tolerate this, we weaken our democracies and endanger our future.
www.newsweek.com/grok-apology...
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Together with @thekingsfund.bsky.social, we've how English devolution can fulfil its potential to reduce health inequalities
@davidjbuck.bsky.social explains in this HSJ article, drawing on our recent essay with David, Tom Lloyd Goodwin & @lucatiratelli.bsky.social ⤵️
www.hsj.co.uk/policy-and-r...
@davidjbuck.bsky.social explains in this HSJ article, drawing on our recent essay with David, Tom Lloyd Goodwin & @lucatiratelli.bsky.social ⤵️
www.hsj.co.uk/policy-and-r...
The growing influence of mayors could help fight health inequalities
The King's Fund and the Centre for Local Economic Strategies have been looking at how to ensure that English devolution fulfils its potential for reducing health inequalities. There are three key areas that need to be addressed if the emerging relationship between ICSs, ICBs and strategic authorities is to help ...
www.hsj.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Together with @thekingsfund.bsky.social, we've how English devolution can fulfil its potential to reduce health inequalities
@davidjbuck.bsky.social explains in this HSJ article, drawing on our recent essay with David, Tom Lloyd Goodwin & @lucatiratelli.bsky.social ⤵️
www.hsj.co.uk/policy-and-r...
@davidjbuck.bsky.social explains in this HSJ article, drawing on our recent essay with David, Tom Lloyd Goodwin & @lucatiratelli.bsky.social ⤵️
www.hsj.co.uk/policy-and-r...
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In the UK, feelings of class antagonism and injustice run deep.
Do we need a new politics of class? Which narratives help us make sense of the intersection of social class and inequalities? And what are the prospects for healing these divides?
#LSEInequalitiesBlog
Do we need a new politics of class? Which narratives help us make sense of the intersection of social class and inequalities? And what are the prospects for healing these divides?
#LSEInequalitiesBlog
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December 30, 2025 at 10:15 AM
In the UK, feelings of class antagonism and injustice run deep.
Do we need a new politics of class? Which narratives help us make sense of the intersection of social class and inequalities? And what are the prospects for healing these divides?
#LSEInequalitiesBlog
Do we need a new politics of class? Which narratives help us make sense of the intersection of social class and inequalities? And what are the prospects for healing these divides?
#LSEInequalitiesBlog