BorgCastAMO
@borgcastamo.bsky.social
Geek, podcaster, the beerier half of the #BorgCast, Christian, Trans Ally, mother of two She/her
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I’m a cis woman who not infrequently gets mistaken for her (cis) husband on the landline. None of this stuff is consistently obvious.
(I also have a butch cis friend who has been unpleasantly challenged in the loos, and the scenario did not play out in the way the LGBAlliance promises).
(I also have a butch cis friend who has been unpleasantly challenged in the loos, and the scenario did not play out in the way the LGBAlliance promises).
The LGBTQ community has been saying that targeting trans people will disproportionately affect cis women for FUCKING YEARS. And it does. LGBAliiance treat them like their abuse is acceptable collateral damage to their prejudicial grift crusade.
November 23, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I’m a cis woman who not infrequently gets mistaken for her (cis) husband on the landline. None of this stuff is consistently obvious.
(I also have a butch cis friend who has been unpleasantly challenged in the loos, and the scenario did not play out in the way the LGBAlliance promises).
(I also have a butch cis friend who has been unpleasantly challenged in the loos, and the scenario did not play out in the way the LGBAlliance promises).
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Holy shit. So Elon decides it would be nice to know what region of the world people are posting from. So they add that little feature.
2 hours later they figure out that many Trump supporters with millions of followers are posting from other countries. Surprise!
That "feature" is now gone.
2 hours later they figure out that many Trump supporters with millions of followers are posting from other countries. Surprise!
That "feature" is now gone.
November 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Holy shit. So Elon decides it would be nice to know what region of the world people are posting from. So they add that little feature.
2 hours later they figure out that many Trump supporters with millions of followers are posting from other countries. Surprise!
That "feature" is now gone.
2 hours later they figure out that many Trump supporters with millions of followers are posting from other countries. Surprise!
That "feature" is now gone.
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*sings Deep Space Nine theme* 🥰✨
November 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
*sings Deep Space Nine theme* 🥰✨
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I would argue that midwifery is actually the oldest profession. A number of other mammals have similar practices of checking in on herd members labouring. We have the capacity to help each other and we have always done this. THAT is natural. To help is to be human.
November 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I would argue that midwifery is actually the oldest profession. A number of other mammals have similar practices of checking in on herd members labouring. We have the capacity to help each other and we have always done this. THAT is natural. To help is to be human.
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When I wrote about the ancient Zanclean megaflood filling the Mediterranean in as little as 12-18 months (!), it was wistfully.
I'm English. Lovely place, England, but Big Geological Drama? None of that round 'ere, sadly.
Imagine my delight at what geophysicists found in the English Channel.
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I'm English. Lovely place, England, but Big Geological Drama? None of that round 'ere, sadly.
Imagine my delight at what geophysicists found in the English Channel.
1/
November 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
When I wrote about the ancient Zanclean megaflood filling the Mediterranean in as little as 12-18 months (!), it was wistfully.
I'm English. Lovely place, England, but Big Geological Drama? None of that round 'ere, sadly.
Imagine my delight at what geophysicists found in the English Channel.
1/
I'm English. Lovely place, England, but Big Geological Drama? None of that round 'ere, sadly.
Imagine my delight at what geophysicists found in the English Channel.
1/
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2/ The instructions are just… fascinating? Well, every piece of public record I’ve uncovered on this subject so far has been fascinating, but this paragraph is exceptional.
It contradicts the Supreme Court directly, comprehensively, and unequivocally.
It contradicts the Supreme Court directly, comprehensively, and unequivocally.
November 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
2/ The instructions are just… fascinating? Well, every piece of public record I’ve uncovered on this subject so far has been fascinating, but this paragraph is exceptional.
It contradicts the Supreme Court directly, comprehensively, and unequivocally.
It contradicts the Supreme Court directly, comprehensively, and unequivocally.
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This was a great episode, it's amazing how much two people can disagree so much about a show they both love! I thought I would agree with Paul most, but Lizbeth made most sense (up to a point). Looking forward to them tackling NuWho in 42 months time!
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November 21, 2025 at 8:26 PM
This was a great episode, it's amazing how much two people can disagree so much about a show they both love! I thought I would agree with Paul most, but Lizbeth made most sense (up to a point). Looking forward to them tackling NuWho in 42 months time!
I’ve signed. Please sign & share
I’m so proud to be part of this initiative.
Parents have set it up BUT we welcome ALL OF YOU to sign our Transparent Pledge in support of trans+ people.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/tr...
You can sign anonymously if you need to.
Let’s get to 500 signatures by Monday.
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Parents have set it up BUT we welcome ALL OF YOU to sign our Transparent Pledge in support of trans+ people.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/tr...
You can sign anonymously if you need to.
Let’s get to 500 signatures by Monday.
Share. Share. Share.
November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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If at this point anyone thinks it will only be enforced on trans people (and it shouldn’t be), their head’s been in the sand too long.
This polices both trans + cis people who don’t conform to someone’s personal ideal of what each gender should look like; it will heavily discriminate non-wyt ppl.
This polices both trans + cis people who don’t conform to someone’s personal ideal of what each gender should look like; it will heavily discriminate non-wyt ppl.
"Trans people could be banned from single-sex spaces based on how they look. The Times has seen the equalities watchdog’s final guidance, which Whitehall figures fear Bridget Phillipson is delaying to avoid a political backlash" [Times]
www.thetimes.com/article/82ee...
www.thetimes.com/article/82ee...
Trans people could be banned from single-sex spaces based on how they look
The Times has seen the equalities watchdog’s final guidance, which Whitehall figures fear Bridget Phillipson is delaying to avoid a political backlash
www.thetimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
If at this point anyone thinks it will only be enforced on trans people (and it shouldn’t be), their head’s been in the sand too long.
This polices both trans + cis people who don’t conform to someone’s personal ideal of what each gender should look like; it will heavily discriminate non-wyt ppl.
This polices both trans + cis people who don’t conform to someone’s personal ideal of what each gender should look like; it will heavily discriminate non-wyt ppl.
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Today is Trans Day of Remembrance.
Sending love and solidarity to all trans+ people and those who have lost a trans+ loved one through violence or state oppression and neglect.
And a special thought for those who will have taken their lives without ever disclosing their trans identity.
Sending love and solidarity to all trans+ people and those who have lost a trans+ loved one through violence or state oppression and neglect.
And a special thought for those who will have taken their lives without ever disclosing their trans identity.
November 20, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Today is Trans Day of Remembrance.
Sending love and solidarity to all trans+ people and those who have lost a trans+ loved one through violence or state oppression and neglect.
And a special thought for those who will have taken their lives without ever disclosing their trans identity.
Sending love and solidarity to all trans+ people and those who have lost a trans+ loved one through violence or state oppression and neglect.
And a special thought for those who will have taken their lives without ever disclosing their trans identity.
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Why does EVERY single dude proselytizing about AI look like Ben Shapiro's slightly hotter, but equally dim, cousin?
"AI can write literary prose now!"
No, it can't. It can regurgitate stolen words. Go back to snorting espresso beans, you absolute turnips.
"AI can write literary prose now!"
No, it can't. It can regurgitate stolen words. Go back to snorting espresso beans, you absolute turnips.
November 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Why does EVERY single dude proselytizing about AI look like Ben Shapiro's slightly hotter, but equally dim, cousin?
"AI can write literary prose now!"
No, it can't. It can regurgitate stolen words. Go back to snorting espresso beans, you absolute turnips.
"AI can write literary prose now!"
No, it can't. It can regurgitate stolen words. Go back to snorting espresso beans, you absolute turnips.
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How does one go about *disabling* it, given that I’m sure it’s automatically enabled?
"Microsoft warns that Windows 11's agentic AI could install malware on your PC: 'Only enable this feature if you understand the security implications.'"
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
bro what--
what are we doing here, exactly, how can you--anyone be okay with this?
November 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
How does one go about *disabling* it, given that I’m sure it’s automatically enabled?
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so my cousin has known wes streeting since university, and her job has her meeting him pretty regularly. it may come as a shock to find he regularly goes on rants about how being trans is "a choice" and thus "should not be covered by the nhs"
April 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
so my cousin has known wes streeting since university, and her job has her meeting him pretty regularly. it may come as a shock to find he regularly goes on rants about how being trans is "a choice" and thus "should not be covered by the nhs"
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
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11 people at mass and shared lunch to celebrate St Hilda. Listening in to a conversation between a frail retired priest and our most recently baptised member, about what they love about church, and what church is for, was a highlight. Several hours and a PCC meeting later I'm still smiling #TinyJoys
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
11 people at mass and shared lunch to celebrate St Hilda. Listening in to a conversation between a frail retired priest and our most recently baptised member, about what they love about church, and what church is for, was a highlight. Several hours and a PCC meeting later I'm still smiling #TinyJoys
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Financial penalties for benefits claimants who miss a single Universal Credit interview are larger than the fines handed out to most criminals, &have to be repaid 9 times faster than criminal courts recommend, a report by the Public Law Project (PLP) has found.
Well, that's....not good...
Well, that's....not good...
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Financial penalties for benefits claimants who miss a single Universal Credit interview are larger than the fines handed out to most criminals, &have to be repaid 9 times faster than criminal courts recommend, a report by the Public Law Project (PLP) has found.
Well, that's....not good...
Well, that's....not good...
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I hate how true this is.
November 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I hate how true this is.
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it is almost as if accommodating and conceding to far right ideas legitimizes them and signals to voters that the far right is a legitimate choice for governance
The Danish Social Democrats are currently on course for their worst election result since at least the Second World War, despite their brand of far-right accommodationism being touted as a blueprint for other centre-left parties.
Oh
November 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
it is almost as if accommodating and conceding to far right ideas legitimizes them and signals to voters that the far right is a legitimate choice for governance
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Well we said Black and Asian home secretaries are used as a shield to implement racist policies a white man couldn’t get away with and there’s no starker example than this. The worst kind of identity politics.
Shabana Mahmood asks MPs to stop mentioning Tommy Robinson's name (in relation to his support for her policies) as "he doesn't even think I am English. I find that offensive."
November 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Well we said Black and Asian home secretaries are used as a shield to implement racist policies a white man couldn’t get away with and there’s no starker example than this. The worst kind of identity politics.
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The Prime Minister said in September that we are at a fork in the road. These asylum proposals suggest we have taken the wrong turning.
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Asylum system in UK ‘out of control’ and dividing country, home secretary says
Shabana Mahmood to unveil new proposals modelled on Denmark’s controversial system
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Prime Minister said in September that we are at a fork in the road. These asylum proposals suggest we have taken the wrong turning.
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Us too but I have the snooker on in the background
November 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Us too but I have the snooker on in the background
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Dear Jo White,
You could stop the small boats, smash the gangs - and take back government control over entry to the UK - very quickly if you took up the French offer of a centre to process claims in northern France.
If it was the boats and the deaths you wanted to stop.
#WATO
You could stop the small boats, smash the gangs - and take back government control over entry to the UK - very quickly if you took up the French offer of a centre to process claims in northern France.
If it was the boats and the deaths you wanted to stop.
#WATO
November 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Dear Jo White,
You could stop the small boats, smash the gangs - and take back government control over entry to the UK - very quickly if you took up the French offer of a centre to process claims in northern France.
If it was the boats and the deaths you wanted to stop.
#WATO
You could stop the small boats, smash the gangs - and take back government control over entry to the UK - very quickly if you took up the French offer of a centre to process claims in northern France.
If it was the boats and the deaths you wanted to stop.
#WATO
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The real issue isn’t immigration, it’s the feedback loop: platforms amplify anxiety → voters feel it → politicians chase it → hollow policy follows. Until we break that cycle, we won’t get functional decisions or functional democracy.
November 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The real issue isn’t immigration, it’s the feedback loop: platforms amplify anxiety → voters feel it → politicians chase it → hollow policy follows. Until we break that cycle, we won’t get functional decisions or functional democracy.