Carolina Saludes
@carolinasaludes.bsky.social
What, like it’s hard?
Tech stuff, politics stuff, in the UK and beyond. Films for fun.
Podcast -> @ministryoffilmpod
Tech stuff, politics stuff, in the UK and beyond. Films for fun.
Podcast -> @ministryoffilmpod
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So stoked to have @so3brocktree.bsky.social join us this week for what was THE most Ministry of Film chats we’ve ever had
History, politics, campy outfits and quotable characters. What’s not to love? 😌
History, politics, campy outfits and quotable characters. What’s not to love? 😌
For the avoidance of doubt, the State spending money on children is by far the most cost effective use of public funds to guarantee future prosperity.
The UK, where the day after a decision to take half a million children out of poverty, the media & political world has been full of sneering at those same children & their families, labelling them as ‘Benefits Street’, while the same people are moaning about a tax on £2m mansions. Shameful stuff.
November 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
For the avoidance of doubt, the State spending money on children is by far the most cost effective use of public funds to guarantee future prosperity.
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In my view it’s that political journalists sometimes confuse the importance of simple language with the need for simple arguments.
November 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In my view it’s that political journalists sometimes confuse the importance of simple language with the need for simple arguments.
Harsh words, but a lot of truth in this, especially around second-guessing oneself and thinking that dumbing an argument down makes it more accessible. How could anyone less smart than us (gasp) understand the full nuance and complexity of politics?!
I say this as someone who is very much anti-intellectual - few politicians in this country did more to make anti-intellectualism central to political communication than Tony Blair
He wasn't anti-intellectual himself, but New Labour was very self-conscious about cultivating a "common touch"
He wasn't anti-intellectual himself, but New Labour was very self-conscious about cultivating a "common touch"
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Harsh words, but a lot of truth in this, especially around second-guessing oneself and thinking that dumbing an argument down makes it more accessible. How could anyone less smart than us (gasp) understand the full nuance and complexity of politics?!
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Hark! A podcast guest appearance!
In which I get very excited about the big hams chewing the scenery in tight uniforms (gosh) in one of my favourite films ever - the inimitable Waterloo.
We talk history, cinema and politics in what was an absolute blast to record.
Enjoy!
In which I get very excited about the big hams chewing the scenery in tight uniforms (gosh) in one of my favourite films ever - the inimitable Waterloo.
We talk history, cinema and politics in what was an absolute blast to record.
Enjoy!
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Waterloo (1970) with Matthew Palmer
Podcast Episode · The Ministry of Film · 27/11/2025 · 1h 14m
podcasts.apple.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Hark! A podcast guest appearance!
In which I get very excited about the big hams chewing the scenery in tight uniforms (gosh) in one of my favourite films ever - the inimitable Waterloo.
We talk history, cinema and politics in what was an absolute blast to record.
Enjoy!
In which I get very excited about the big hams chewing the scenery in tight uniforms (gosh) in one of my favourite films ever - the inimitable Waterloo.
We talk history, cinema and politics in what was an absolute blast to record.
Enjoy!
Reposted by Carolina Saludes
Hark! A podcast guest appearance!
In which I get very excited about the big hams chewing the scenery in tight uniforms (gosh) in one of my favourite films ever - the inimitable Waterloo.
We talk history, cinema and politics in what was an absolute blast to record.
Enjoy!
In which I get very excited about the big hams chewing the scenery in tight uniforms (gosh) in one of my favourite films ever - the inimitable Waterloo.
We talk history, cinema and politics in what was an absolute blast to record.
Enjoy!
@robinmcghee.bsky.social and @carolinasaludes.bsky.social listen in as @so3brocktree.bsky.social told us about
- Why should we care today about Waterloo?
- Is Napoleon the most impressive military leader in history?
- Was the Duke of Wellington a huge d*ck?
This and so so so much more
- Why should we care today about Waterloo?
- Is Napoleon the most impressive military leader in history?
- Was the Duke of Wellington a huge d*ck?
This and so so so much more
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Hark! A podcast guest appearance!
In which I get very excited about the big hams chewing the scenery in tight uniforms (gosh) in one of my favourite films ever - the inimitable Waterloo.
We talk history, cinema and politics in what was an absolute blast to record.
Enjoy!
In which I get very excited about the big hams chewing the scenery in tight uniforms (gosh) in one of my favourite films ever - the inimitable Waterloo.
We talk history, cinema and politics in what was an absolute blast to record.
Enjoy!
So stoked to have @so3brocktree.bsky.social join us this week for what was THE most Ministry of Film chats we’ve ever had
History, politics, campy outfits and quotable characters. What’s not to love? 😌
History, politics, campy outfits and quotable characters. What’s not to love? 😌
November 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
So stoked to have @so3brocktree.bsky.social join us this week for what was THE most Ministry of Film chats we’ve ever had
History, politics, campy outfits and quotable characters. What’s not to love? 😌
History, politics, campy outfits and quotable characters. What’s not to love? 😌
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This is gotta be the press photo of the year 2025
November 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
This is gotta be the press photo of the year 2025
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Not the first to make this point. But there is a tyrant in charge of another country who is accused of being heavily linked to a paedophile sex ring - and supposed ‘patriots’ in this country are passionately willing him to take down our national broadcaster. Madness.
November 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Not the first to make this point. But there is a tyrant in charge of another country who is accused of being heavily linked to a paedophile sex ring - and supposed ‘patriots’ in this country are passionately willing him to take down our national broadcaster. Madness.
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Art is important! Paying artists is important! When you do you get good art! Even in politics!
Okay, I can't let this one go. I live in Ireland, not the UK, but the use of this image by a supposedly socialist party is so stupid and offensive, I'm going to get stuck in.
Let me explain to you why any experienced illustrator/designer could have stopped you making so many miserable mistakes. 1/
Let me explain to you why any experienced illustrator/designer could have stopped you making so many miserable mistakes. 1/
November 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Art is important! Paying artists is important! When you do you get good art! Even in politics!
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Given that no complaints were received at time of broadcast, Gibb is at least as responsible for the current mess, with the BBC threatened with legal action by a foreign head of government, as those who made the programme. How on earth can he stay in post?
November 15, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Given that no complaints were received at time of broadcast, Gibb is at least as responsible for the current mess, with the BBC threatened with legal action by a foreign head of government, as those who made the programme. How on earth can he stay in post?
Oh look, a centre left government, doing centre left things!
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After decades of neglect, service families will finally get the homes they deserve.
🏠 Over 40,000 military homes modernised
💷 £600k saved daily for taxpayers
📈 £9 billion investment over 10 years
The biggest change to Armed Forces housing in over 50 years starts now 👇
🏠 Over 40,000 military homes modernised
💷 £600k saved daily for taxpayers
📈 £9 billion investment over 10 years
The biggest change to Armed Forces housing in over 50 years starts now 👇
November 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Oh look, a centre left government, doing centre left things!
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One in twenty Reform councillors elected in May 2025 has left by the Autumn
- half expelled/suspended
- a quarter resigned from council
- some defected
An "unusual rate" of attrition in 6 months, says Tony Travers
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
- half expelled/suspended
- a quarter resigned from council
- some defected
An "unusual rate" of attrition in 6 months, says Tony Travers
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reform Is Losing Councillors Elected In May At An 'Unusual' Rate
Reform UK has lost more than 5 per cent of the councillors it had elected six months ago, an analysis by PoliticsHome has found.
www.politicshome.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
One in twenty Reform councillors elected in May 2025 has left by the Autumn
- half expelled/suspended
- a quarter resigned from council
- some defected
An "unusual rate" of attrition in 6 months, says Tony Travers
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
- half expelled/suspended
- a quarter resigned from council
- some defected
An "unusual rate" of attrition in 6 months, says Tony Travers
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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Honestly this is such an utterly infuriating and conspiratorial delusion that is only getting worse after a decade.
Yes, Russia likes to play on divides. Yes, people will accept money from Russia in corrupt ways.
But no, that doesn’t mean all of our problems are a Russian plot.
Yes, Russia likes to play on divides. Yes, people will accept money from Russia in corrupt ways.
But no, that doesn’t mean all of our problems are a Russian plot.
So retro that people are bringing up Russian bots again as a reason why people are bigoted dickheads as opposed to accepting that polls show that at least 30% of people are just always like this and always will be
November 1, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Honestly this is such an utterly infuriating and conspiratorial delusion that is only getting worse after a decade.
Yes, Russia likes to play on divides. Yes, people will accept money from Russia in corrupt ways.
But no, that doesn’t mean all of our problems are a Russian plot.
Yes, Russia likes to play on divides. Yes, people will accept money from Russia in corrupt ways.
But no, that doesn’t mean all of our problems are a Russian plot.
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Only full abolition of two-child benefit cap will substantially cut poverty, thinktank says
Half-measures would have little or no meaningful impact on child poverty rates, Resolution Foundation analysis finds
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Half-measures would have little or no meaningful impact on child poverty rates, Resolution Foundation analysis finds
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Only full abolition of two-child benefit cap will substantially cut poverty, thinktank says
Resolution Foundation says half-measures would have little or no meaningful impact on child poverty rates
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Only full abolition of two-child benefit cap will substantially cut poverty, thinktank says
Half-measures would have little or no meaningful impact on child poverty rates, Resolution Foundation analysis finds
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Half-measures would have little or no meaningful impact on child poverty rates, Resolution Foundation analysis finds
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Ngl this was *a banger*
Listen on your fave podcast app 👇🤙
Listen on your fave podcast app 👇🤙
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
We are A WHOLE YEAR OLD so what better way to celebrate on Halloween than by talking about a penis-shaped monster terrorising beautiful Sigourney Weaver on a ship millions of miles from Earth?
Precisely, us either 😏🤌
We are A WHOLE YEAR OLD so what better way to celebrate on Halloween than by talking about a penis-shaped monster terrorising beautiful Sigourney Weaver on a ship millions of miles from Earth?
Precisely, us either 😏🤌
October 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Ngl this was *a banger*
Listen on your fave podcast app 👇🤙
Listen on your fave podcast app 👇🤙
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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨
It’s Halloween season, the leaves are brown, and you’re in the mood for all things fantasy and horror, so @carolinasaludes.bsky.social and @robinmcghee.bsky.social bring you a fresh episode all about the stone cold classic
PAN’S LABYRINTH
from Guillermo del Toro …
It’s Halloween season, the leaves are brown, and you’re in the mood for all things fantasy and horror, so @carolinasaludes.bsky.social and @robinmcghee.bsky.social bring you a fresh episode all about the stone cold classic
PAN’S LABYRINTH
from Guillermo del Toro …
a woman in a dress is standing in a dark cave
ALT: a woman in a dress is standing in a dark cave
media.tenor.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:39 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨
It’s Halloween season, the leaves are brown, and you’re in the mood for all things fantasy and horror, so @carolinasaludes.bsky.social and @robinmcghee.bsky.social bring you a fresh episode all about the stone cold classic
PAN’S LABYRINTH
from Guillermo del Toro …
It’s Halloween season, the leaves are brown, and you’re in the mood for all things fantasy and horror, so @carolinasaludes.bsky.social and @robinmcghee.bsky.social bring you a fresh episode all about the stone cold classic
PAN’S LABYRINTH
from Guillermo del Toro …
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Politics is not like selling biscuits, where the task is to find out what people like & flog it to them.
It's a moral activity. It's about arguing for the things you believe in. It's about *shaping* the "median voter".
Farage has moved the centre-ground of politics. His opponents can move it back.
It's a moral activity. It's about arguing for the things you believe in. It's about *shaping* the "median voter".
Farage has moved the centre-ground of politics. His opponents can move it back.
Crying racism only hurts Labour
Activists like it, but the median voter will feel attacked.
📊 @bwalker.uk
Activists like it, but the median voter will feel attacked.
📊 @bwalker.uk
Crying racism only hurts Labour
Activists like it, but the median voter will feel attacked.
www.newstatesman.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Politics is not like selling biscuits, where the task is to find out what people like & flog it to them.
It's a moral activity. It's about arguing for the things you believe in. It's about *shaping* the "median voter".
Farage has moved the centre-ground of politics. His opponents can move it back.
It's a moral activity. It's about arguing for the things you believe in. It's about *shaping* the "median voter".
Farage has moved the centre-ground of politics. His opponents can move it back.
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We’re heartbroken to learn that Dr Jane Goodall has passed away, aged 91.
Dr Goodall was one of the true conservation giants of our time. Let’s honour her legacy by choosing to make a difference in the world - by protecting it.
Thank you, Jane, for everything you did for our planet. 💚
Dr Goodall was one of the true conservation giants of our time. Let’s honour her legacy by choosing to make a difference in the world - by protecting it.
Thank you, Jane, for everything you did for our planet. 💚
October 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
We’re heartbroken to learn that Dr Jane Goodall has passed away, aged 91.
Dr Goodall was one of the true conservation giants of our time. Let’s honour her legacy by choosing to make a difference in the world - by protecting it.
Thank you, Jane, for everything you did for our planet. 💚
Dr Goodall was one of the true conservation giants of our time. Let’s honour her legacy by choosing to make a difference in the world - by protecting it.
Thank you, Jane, for everything you did for our planet. 💚
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Some good news.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
September 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Some good news.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
London is meeting legal limits for toxic NO2 pollution for the first time – almost 200 years earlier than predicted – following the Mayor’s "world leading air pollution policies," City Hall announces.
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone - and similar policies - really do work.
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Let's all gloat a bit at Putin's expense, shall we?
Putin is not having a good week
Moldova, Bosnia, and Ukraine
crackingdefence.substack.com
September 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Let's all gloat a bit at Putin's expense, shall we?
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Trying hard to moderate my Maia Sandu fangirling right now, but I gotta stress she's accomplished something no EEuropean reformist ever has: brought a fugitive oligarch back to face justice AND fended off massive Ru interference to win a referendum and two re-elections (parliamentary+presidential)!
September 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Trying hard to moderate my Maia Sandu fangirling right now, but I gotta stress she's accomplished something no EEuropean reformist ever has: brought a fugitive oligarch back to face justice AND fended off massive Ru interference to win a referendum and two re-elections (parliamentary+presidential)!
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There are very few decent reasons for running an MRP 4+ years out from the next likely general election, but one of them is “well, it’ll help fill a newspaper between Christmas and NYE”. It’s filler! I wouldn’t read much into it beyond that.
December 28, 2024 at 9:46 PM
There are very few decent reasons for running an MRP 4+ years out from the next likely general election, but one of them is “well, it’ll help fill a newspaper between Christmas and NYE”. It’s filler! I wouldn’t read much into it beyond that.
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While everyone is focusing on the Fabians the Co-Operative movement have free rein to plot their own conspiracies. Obvious black ops.
September 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
While everyone is focusing on the Fabians the Co-Operative movement have free rein to plot their own conspiracies. Obvious black ops.
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Ah, the weekend of the year where lobbying Ministers only really requires one to stand around Euston Station all day as they await trains to Liverpool
September 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Ah, the weekend of the year where lobbying Ministers only really requires one to stand around Euston Station all day as they await trains to Liverpool
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Thousands of Londoners have indefinite leave to remain.
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
Farage vows to scrap indefinite leave to remain, placing thousands at risk of deportation
Reform UK plans to force non-citizens to apply for visas with high salary thresholds and no access to NHS services
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Thousands of Londoners have indefinite leave to remain.
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.
They have legal rights and are our friends, neighbours and colleagues, contributing hugely to our city.
Threatening to deport people living and working here legally is unacceptable.