Robbie Smith 💚
@bobtwohats.bsky.social
Ecosocialist, mental health, vegan, culture, tech, politics. Ⓥ 💚 🇵🇸
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Robbie Smith 💚
@bobtwohats.bsky.social
· Nov 17
This is my first post on Bluesky social.
Hello! I like the feel of this platform.
Hello! I like the feel of this platform.
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I was asked to react to the breaking news that the IPC have confirmed the famine in Gaza.
End the genocide.
Free Palestine. 🇵🇸
End the genocide.
Free Palestine. 🇵🇸
August 22, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I was asked to react to the breaking news that the IPC have confirmed the famine in Gaza.
End the genocide.
Free Palestine. 🇵🇸
End the genocide.
Free Palestine. 🇵🇸
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Zarah Sultana "As a share of GDP working age benefits have not risen since 2015... we do have alternatives, a 2% tax on extreme wealth... yet this govt will not tax the super rich... while they squeeze the most vulnerable they found billions for war... money for war but not the poor"
Spot on!
Spot on!
July 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Zarah Sultana "As a share of GDP working age benefits have not risen since 2015... we do have alternatives, a 2% tax on extreme wealth... yet this govt will not tax the super rich... while they squeeze the most vulnerable they found billions for war... money for war but not the poor"
Spot on!
Spot on!
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The left case for joining the #GreenParty now
#BackZack follow @zackpolanski.bsky.social
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/left...
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July 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The left case for joining the #GreenParty now
#BackZack follow @zackpolanski.bsky.social
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/left...
#BackZack follow @zackpolanski.bsky.social
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/left...
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Real change is coming.
July 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Real change is coming.
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'Death to the IDF' is not antisemitic. Reserve your outrage for Israeli crimes in Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/death-death-idf-not-antisemitic-reserve-your-outrage-israeli-crimes-gaza
'Death to the IDF' is not antisemitic. Reserve your outrage for Israeli crimes in Gaza
The band Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury has sparked outrage in British media, but UK politicians' guilt for complicity in genocide is driving this hysteria about punk bands
www.middleeasteye.net
July 1, 2025 at 10:51 AM
'Death to the IDF' is not antisemitic. Reserve your outrage for Israeli crimes in Gaza - https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/death-death-idf-not-antisemitic-reserve-your-outrage-israeli-crimes-gaza
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I find it hard to follow the splits between Reform UK, Advance UK, UKIP and Reclaim Party. And I used to be a Trotskyist.
July 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
I find it hard to follow the splits between Reform UK, Advance UK, UKIP and Reclaim Party. And I used to be a Trotskyist.
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Irish Band Fontaines D.C displays massive sign reading “Israe* is committing a genocide, use your voice.”
June 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Irish Band Fontaines D.C displays massive sign reading “Israe* is committing a genocide, use your voice.”
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‘This is not a humanitarian response,’ say 130 NGOs calling for UN to take over distribution of humanitarian aid.
Charities urge shutdown of US- and Israel-backed Gaza aid group
‘This is not a humanitarian response,’ say 130 NGOs calling for UN to take over distribution of humanitarian aid.
bit.ly
July 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
‘This is not a humanitarian response,’ say 130 NGOs calling for UN to take over distribution of humanitarian aid.
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The PIP cuts are horrifying. The presupposition that there are jobs for people who can't put on trousers or use the toilet is obscene. The only job that would allow one to go around half naked, while shitting themselves in public, is being a UK politician.
June 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The PIP cuts are horrifying. The presupposition that there are jobs for people who can't put on trousers or use the toilet is obscene. The only job that would allow one to go around half naked, while shitting themselves in public, is being a UK politician.
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He didn’t say that.
He chanted “Death to the IDF”.
If he’d have changed “Death to the Russian Army”, the Daily Mail wouldn’t have splashed on it, or demanded his arrest.
This rag shows infinitely more rage over a chant than the IDF incinerating thousands of little children.
He chanted “Death to the IDF”.
If he’d have changed “Death to the Russian Army”, the Daily Mail wouldn’t have splashed on it, or demanded his arrest.
This rag shows infinitely more rage over a chant than the IDF incinerating thousands of little children.
June 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
He didn’t say that.
He chanted “Death to the IDF”.
If he’d have changed “Death to the Russian Army”, the Daily Mail wouldn’t have splashed on it, or demanded his arrest.
This rag shows infinitely more rage over a chant than the IDF incinerating thousands of little children.
He chanted “Death to the IDF”.
If he’d have changed “Death to the Russian Army”, the Daily Mail wouldn’t have splashed on it, or demanded his arrest.
This rag shows infinitely more rage over a chant than the IDF incinerating thousands of little children.
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This is about the right to oppose genocide.
This is about our democratic freedoms.
Please sign this petition - and also share it.
This is about our democratic freedoms.
Please sign this petition - and also share it.
Sign the Petition
Don't proscribe Palestine Action
www.change.org
June 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This is about the right to oppose genocide.
This is about our democratic freedoms.
Please sign this petition - and also share it.
This is about our democratic freedoms.
Please sign this petition - and also share it.
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No amount of “concessions” on disability benefit cuts will make them more “palatable” to those who will still suffer as a result.
Balancing the books on the backs of disabled people is always inhumane and unjust. It costs lives.
MPs can't be expected to sit by and allow this to happen.
Balancing the books on the backs of disabled people is always inhumane and unjust. It costs lives.
MPs can't be expected to sit by and allow this to happen.
June 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
No amount of “concessions” on disability benefit cuts will make them more “palatable” to those who will still suffer as a result.
Balancing the books on the backs of disabled people is always inhumane and unjust. It costs lives.
MPs can't be expected to sit by and allow this to happen.
Balancing the books on the backs of disabled people is always inhumane and unjust. It costs lives.
MPs can't be expected to sit by and allow this to happen.
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A Labour MP who signed the reasoned amendment said ministers were using "flattery and begging" to dissuade them from rebelling on welfare cuts
"Oh but you're so sensible and reasonable, why would you do this, why not vote it through next week and try and win the arguments... at committee stage?"
"Oh but you're so sensible and reasonable, why would you do this, why not vote it through next week and try and win the arguments... at committee stage?"
Cabinet Ministers Use 'Flattery And Begging' In Bid To Dissuade Labour Welfare Rebels
Government ministers have been directly calling and messaging rebellious Labour MPs in an attempt to convince them to vote for the welfare bill nex...
www.politicshome.com
June 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
A Labour MP who signed the reasoned amendment said ministers were using "flattery and begging" to dissuade them from rebelling on welfare cuts
"Oh but you're so sensible and reasonable, why would you do this, why not vote it through next week and try and win the arguments... at committee stage?"
"Oh but you're so sensible and reasonable, why would you do this, why not vote it through next week and try and win the arguments... at committee stage?"
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In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
June 25, 2025 at 5:54 AM
In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it.
I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.
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I'm calling on the Government to urgently rethink its proposed changes to welfare.
Analysis of the proposals shows that the impact will be substantial, destroying the financial safety net for too many disabled Londoners.
Analysis of the proposals shows that the impact will be substantial, destroying the financial safety net for too many disabled Londoners.
Sadiq Khan joins growing Labour rebellion against disability benefit cuts
Exclusive: London mayor is most senior party figure to call for plans to be dropped, as Starmer vows to press ahead
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I'm calling on the Government to urgently rethink its proposed changes to welfare.
Analysis of the proposals shows that the impact will be substantial, destroying the financial safety net for too many disabled Londoners.
Analysis of the proposals shows that the impact will be substantial, destroying the financial safety net for too many disabled Londoners.
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The phenomenal campaign of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social has caused panic among the elites.
Whether he wins the Democratic nomination or not (🤞), his campaign offers the Western left crucial lessons.
New column 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Whether he wins the Democratic nomination or not (🤞), his campaign offers the Western left crucial lessons.
New column 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Socialist Zohran Mamdani could be New York’s next mayor. This is what the western left could learn from him | Owen Jones
He has used clear messaging to redirect anger from the disenfranchised to the economic elites. That the wealthy are worried shows it’s working, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
www.theguardian.com
June 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The phenomenal campaign of @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social has caused panic among the elites.
Whether he wins the Democratic nomination or not (🤞), his campaign offers the Western left crucial lessons.
New column 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Whether he wins the Democratic nomination or not (🤞), his campaign offers the Western left crucial lessons.
New column 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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BREAKING: Medical sources say Israeli forces have killed at least 37 Palestinians in Gaza since the early hours of this morning.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/in9xdt
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/in9xdt
June 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM
BREAKING: Medical sources say Israeli forces have killed at least 37 Palestinians in Gaza since the early hours of this morning.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/in9xdt
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/in9xdt
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On LBC @zoejardiniere.bsky.social lists 3 previous instances where military aircraft have been targeted by campaigners in order to prevent them being used in war crimes, and she describes the govt banning Palestine Action as terrorists as an abuse of state power.
Well said.
Well said.
June 24, 2025 at 5:17 AM
On LBC @zoejardiniere.bsky.social lists 3 previous instances where military aircraft have been targeted by campaigners in order to prevent them being used in war crimes, and she describes the govt banning Palestine Action as terrorists as an abuse of state power.
Well said.
Well said.
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Note all the supposed "liberals" with nothing to say about Palestine Action being banned.
Nothing to say about a direct action movement being legally classified in the same box as ISIS.
Pathetic. Embarrassing.
These charlatans will help pave the way for fascism in this country
Nothing to say about a direct action movement being legally classified in the same box as ISIS.
Pathetic. Embarrassing.
These charlatans will help pave the way for fascism in this country
June 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Note all the supposed "liberals" with nothing to say about Palestine Action being banned.
Nothing to say about a direct action movement being legally classified in the same box as ISIS.
Pathetic. Embarrassing.
These charlatans will help pave the way for fascism in this country
Nothing to say about a direct action movement being legally classified in the same box as ISIS.
Pathetic. Embarrassing.
These charlatans will help pave the way for fascism in this country
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June 23, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Perfectly expressed.
June 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Perfectly expressed.
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June 22, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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"The UK is deeply complicit in what is happening in the Middle East. When we talk about arms sales, the UK government has suspended 30 out of 350 arms licences. 90% are still active, including components of lethal F35 fighter jets"
Well said @zarahsultana.bsky.social
Well said @zarahsultana.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
"The UK is deeply complicit in what is happening in the Middle East. When we talk about arms sales, the UK government has suspended 30 out of 350 arms licences. 90% are still active, including components of lethal F35 fighter jets"
Well said @zarahsultana.bsky.social
Well said @zarahsultana.bsky.social