Julianna 💎
@batariangal.bsky.social
Kill the boy, Jon Snow. Kill the boy, and let the woman be born
(29 | trans | British | left-liberal | disabled | she/her)
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(29 | trans | British | left-liberal | disabled | she/her)
https://backloggd.com/u/Julianna/
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Wanted to do a "Games I've played" thread for this year. So, err, this is the starting post
Why do we push British children to learn the language of the country we are literally linked to by an underwater trainline?
Spanish is clearly now the world’s coolest language. So why do we push British children to learn French? | Gary Nunn
Spanish is clearly now the world’s coolest language. So why do we push British children to learn French? | Gary Nunn
As Bad Bunny showed at the Super Bowl, español is the coming thing. No wonder it’s now the top GCSE language choice, says journalist Gary Nunn
www.theguardian.com
February 10, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Why do we push British children to learn the language of the country we are literally linked to by an underwater trainline?
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"Only I, Wes Streeting, can judge whether the smears made by Wes Streeting about Wes Streeting are justified. I have come to the conclusion they are not"
a man is standing in front of a sign that says ' usted leadership for a stronger america '
Alt: Jeb Bush "please clap"
media.tenor.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:54 AM
"Only I, Wes Streeting, can judge whether the smears made by Wes Streeting about Wes Streeting are justified. I have come to the conclusion they are not"
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"Trust nobody not even yourself" - Wes Streeting
February 10, 2026 at 9:58 AM
"Trust nobody not even yourself" - Wes Streeting
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What makes the juxtaposition even funnier is *he* published those WhatsApp exchanges around the same time this column landed
This is the funniest headline I seen in a long time. And bravo to whoever underlined the desperation with the juxtaposed link.
February 10, 2026 at 9:46 AM
What makes the juxtaposition even funnier is *he* published those WhatsApp exchanges around the same time this column landed
I despair at media coverage of a lot of things, but I do feel like sometimes there's a tendency to misread a "please don't get us sued - ed" disclaimer as a defence of the person or organisation in question
February 10, 2026 at 9:24 AM
I despair at media coverage of a lot of things, but I do feel like sometimes there's a tendency to misread a "please don't get us sued - ed" disclaimer as a defence of the person or organisation in question
A few episodes into Danganronpa 3 (the sequel anime, not the game)
Thoughts on the Future Arc so far: Boy, you can really tell Zero Escape was made by the same company
Thoughts on the Despair Arc so far: what the fuck?
Thoughts on the Future Arc so far: Boy, you can really tell Zero Escape was made by the same company
Thoughts on the Despair Arc so far: what the fuck?
Started with the adaptation of the first game, and it's making me appreciate how well localised the game was. Stuff like translating "Super High School Level" to "Ultimate". It loses some of its meaning, but the more accurate translation in English is just a mouthful
February 10, 2026 at 12:14 AM
A few episodes into Danganronpa 3 (the sequel anime, not the game)
Thoughts on the Future Arc so far: Boy, you can really tell Zero Escape was made by the same company
Thoughts on the Despair Arc so far: what the fuck?
Thoughts on the Future Arc so far: Boy, you can really tell Zero Escape was made by the same company
Thoughts on the Despair Arc so far: what the fuck?
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to be fair, not exactly great look that Starmer has spent almost a year sucking up to Trump who is arguably as prominent in those files as Epstein himself
February 9, 2026 at 11:10 PM
to be fair, not exactly great look that Starmer has spent almost a year sucking up to Trump who is arguably as prominent in those files as Epstein himself
Anecdotal data: my Mum is unsure if Starmer should go or not, but it's largely out of a sense of confusion as to why the Epstein scandal is seeing a ton of fallout in Britain but not in America. I did point out to her that the fallout is more Europe-wide than just Britain, but I kinda get her point.
February 9, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Anecdotal data: my Mum is unsure if Starmer should go or not, but it's largely out of a sense of confusion as to why the Epstein scandal is seeing a ton of fallout in Britain but not in America. I did point out to her that the fallout is more Europe-wide than just Britain, but I kinda get her point.
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Announcing "we're adding private accounts" and then crashing the website would be a good bit tbf
February 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Announcing "we're adding private accounts" and then crashing the website would be a good bit tbf
First time I've ever had to use downdetector for Blue Sky
February 9, 2026 at 10:57 PM
First time I've ever had to use downdetector for Blue Sky
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Given that Mahmood goes on to say the answer to Wilkinson’s question is that we definitely won’t be seeing anything like ICE, this is the absolute worst opener she possibly could have given. Ignorant and confrontational in order to vice signal to nobody at all.
Max Wilkinson (LibDem)
Will Home Sec condemn Trump’s ICE squads & reassure us that we will not see ICE squads on Britain's streets?
Shabana Mahmood (Labour)
"Unlike most of Westminster, I am not plagued with “America brain”. I do not spend any of my time worrying about what is happening in America"
Will Home Sec condemn Trump’s ICE squads & reassure us that we will not see ICE squads on Britain's streets?
Shabana Mahmood (Labour)
"Unlike most of Westminster, I am not plagued with “America brain”. I do not spend any of my time worrying about what is happening in America"
February 9, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Given that Mahmood goes on to say the answer to Wilkinson’s question is that we definitely won’t be seeing anything like ICE, this is the absolute worst opener she possibly could have given. Ignorant and confrontational in order to vice signal to nobody at all.
Realising how much psychic damage TOW2 discussion did to me. I've seen the same amount of people claim "nothing changed from the first game" as people claiming "it's so different from the first game it may as well be a different series"
I rarely dip into the Outer Worlds subreddit nowadays because it depresses me, but this attitude is just so anti-art
February 9, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Realising how much psychic damage TOW2 discussion did to me. I've seen the same amount of people claim "nothing changed from the first game" as people claiming "it's so different from the first game it may as well be a different series"
I rarely dip into the Outer Worlds subreddit nowadays because it depresses me, but this attitude is just so anti-art
February 9, 2026 at 8:13 PM
I rarely dip into the Outer Worlds subreddit nowadays because it depresses me, but this attitude is just so anti-art
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Wes Streeting as (Deputy) Minister of Shiny Objects.
Keep him away from Culture too. Also the Home Office. And the Forei- Look, just make him Minister without Portfolio
February 9, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Wes Streeting as (Deputy) Minister of Shiny Objects.
Does Wes have strong principles? No.
Does Wes have good political judgement? Also no.
Does Wes have any sort of winning charisma? Again, no.
But… is Wes the most unintentionally funny British politician going? Absolutely
Does Wes have good political judgement? Also no.
Does Wes have any sort of winning charisma? Again, no.
But… is Wes the most unintentionally funny British politician going? Absolutely
February 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Does Wes have strong principles? No.
Does Wes have good political judgement? Also no.
Does Wes have any sort of winning charisma? Again, no.
But… is Wes the most unintentionally funny British politician going? Absolutely
Does Wes have good political judgement? Also no.
Does Wes have any sort of winning charisma? Again, no.
But… is Wes the most unintentionally funny British politician going? Absolutely
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"The girl reading this" of WhatsApp leaks
February 9, 2026 at 6:56 PM
"The girl reading this" of WhatsApp leaks
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He just lost my vote, I'm specifically wearing this top because I'm not wanting to impress anyone.
February 9, 2026 at 6:44 PM
He just lost my vote, I'm specifically wearing this top because I'm not wanting to impress anyone.
Breaking: Wes Streeting produces further WhatsApp messages which reveal he’s a fan of that show you really like, agrees with you on that one continuous political issue, and really digs that top you’re wearing
February 9, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Breaking: Wes Streeting produces further WhatsApp messages which reveal he’s a fan of that show you really like, agrees with you on that one continuous political issue, and really digs that top you’re wearing
Oh this is so idiotically short-sighted. Put the blame for Mandelson where it belongs, with Mandelson..!
Starmer has more INTEGRITY than any world leader, and despite mistakes, he and his team, are doing a good job of IMPROVING THE COUNTRY AND providing the STABILITY the world needs right now.👍🌹🌿
Starmer has more INTEGRITY than any world leader, and despite mistakes, he and his team, are doing a good job of IMPROVING THE COUNTRY AND providing the STABILITY the world needs right now.👍🌹🌿
February 9, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Oh this is so idiotically short-sighted. Put the blame for Mandelson where it belongs, with Mandelson..!
Starmer has more INTEGRITY than any world leader, and despite mistakes, he and his team, are doing a good job of IMPROVING THE COUNTRY AND providing the STABILITY the world needs right now.👍🌹🌿
Starmer has more INTEGRITY than any world leader, and despite mistakes, he and his team, are doing a good job of IMPROVING THE COUNTRY AND providing the STABILITY the world needs right now.👍🌹🌿
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Wes, this is your lawyer. I am advising you to keep posting this stuff.
BREAKING: Wes Streeting publishes his private WhatsApp messages with Peter Mandelson in apparent attempt to draw a line under their friendship. They reveal:
:: He feared being “toast at the next election” in his Ilford North seat, adding: “There isn’t a clear answer to the question: why Labour?”.
:: He feared being “toast at the next election” in his Ilford North seat, adding: “There isn’t a clear answer to the question: why Labour?”.
February 9, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Wes, this is your lawyer. I am advising you to keep posting this stuff.
Starmer: Whew, close one today but think the storm has calmed for now
Wes:
Wes:
February 9, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Starmer: Whew, close one today but think the storm has calmed for now
Wes:
Wes:
“Do you have the slightest idea how little that narrows it down?”
Ghislaine Maxwell’s refusal to answer questions before Congress draws criticism: ‘Who is she protecting?’
Ghislaine Maxwell’s refusal to answer questions before Congress draws criticism: ‘Who is she protecting?’
Democratic representative says Epstein associate’s decision to invoke fifth amendment points to ‘White House cover-up’
Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions during a closed-door congressional deposition on Monday, prompting criticism from a House representative backing efforts to release Jeffrey Epstein investigative files.
Robert Garcia, ranking member of the committee on oversight and government reform, said in a statement that Maxwell invoked the fifth amendment and refused to testify during her scheduled deposition. Maxwell’s attorney, David Oscar Markus, also said that she invoked her fifth amendment right. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:13 PM
“Do you have the slightest idea how little that narrows it down?”