The Haunted Balloon Lady
@colonelescargot.bsky.social
author and editor of educational stuff
deflated doomscroller
fuck brexit
fuck the fascists
#CovidIsAirborne #MaskUp #Climate #Environment #Politics #Books
deflated doomscroller
fuck brexit
fuck the fascists
#CovidIsAirborne #MaskUp #Climate #Environment #Politics #Books
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🔉What dangers does X pose to our democracy? And should the government stop using it?
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
November 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
🔉What dangers does X pose to our democracy? And should the government stop using it?
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
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Yesterday in Parliament I said that the government should leave X.
🔉What dangers does X pose to our democracy? And should the government stop using it?
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
Good to hear yesterday from @sundersays.bsky.social and @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on the immense risk of X as it ignores legal obligations and its owner tries to influence UK politics.
@commonswec.parliament.uk
November 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Yesterday in Parliament I said that the government should leave X.
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Latest ONS data show 124 deaths in England involving COVID-19: w/ending 31 Oct 2025.
Latest NHS data indicate numbers in hospital down to 1,602 as of 31 Oct 2025.
The virus is still here.
People still being infected.
#LongCOVID disabling.
Need to protect the vulnerable, and improve vaccine access.
Latest NHS data indicate numbers in hospital down to 1,602 as of 31 Oct 2025.
The virus is still here.
People still being infected.
#LongCOVID disabling.
Need to protect the vulnerable, and improve vaccine access.
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Latest ONS data show 124 deaths in England involving COVID-19: w/ending 31 Oct 2025.
Latest NHS data indicate numbers in hospital down to 1,602 as of 31 Oct 2025.
The virus is still here.
People still being infected.
#LongCOVID disabling.
Need to protect the vulnerable, and improve vaccine access.
Latest NHS data indicate numbers in hospital down to 1,602 as of 31 Oct 2025.
The virus is still here.
People still being infected.
#LongCOVID disabling.
Need to protect the vulnerable, and improve vaccine access.
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'The Royal College of Nursing, @rcn.org.uk, and British Medical Association, @bma.org.uk, have criticised the UK government for failing to recognise #LongCovid and severe COVID-19 complications as occupational diseases for health and social care workers.' 👏💯
www.nursinginpractice.com/clinical/res...
www.nursinginpractice.com/clinical/res...
November 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
'The Royal College of Nursing, @rcn.org.uk, and British Medical Association, @bma.org.uk, have criticised the UK government for failing to recognise #LongCovid and severe COVID-19 complications as occupational diseases for health and social care workers.' 👏💯
www.nursinginpractice.com/clinical/res...
www.nursinginpractice.com/clinical/res...
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Page One in UK: 🇬🇧
November 13, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Page One in UK: 🇬🇧
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"I have met some very bad people....none as bad as trump.
Not one decent cell in his body..so yes - dangerous."
Jeffrey Epstein 2017
Not one decent cell in his body..so yes - dangerous."
Jeffrey Epstein 2017
November 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
"I have met some very bad people....none as bad as trump.
Not one decent cell in his body..so yes - dangerous."
Jeffrey Epstein 2017
Not one decent cell in his body..so yes - dangerous."
Jeffrey Epstein 2017
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Anyone who ever sent an email to Epstein.
a dog is sitting in the back seat of a car and looking at the camera .
Alt: a dog is sitting in the back seat of a car and looking at the camera .
media.tenor.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Anyone who ever sent an email to Epstein.
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Tag yourself. I’m Fifty-two years an imbecile.
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Tag yourself. I’m Fifty-two years an imbecile.
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My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far
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NEW: Jeffrey Epstein said in emails that he had been advising the Russian government on how to deal with Donald Trump, one of several cases in which he wielded his connections to try to influence the course of foreign affairs. w @nahaltoosi
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
NEW: Jeffrey Epstein said in emails that he had been advising the Russian government on how to deal with Donald Trump, one of several cases in which he wielded his connections to try to influence the course of foreign affairs. w @nahaltoosi
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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Ghislaine Maxwell lied about Trump never going to Epstein's house (directly contradicted by her email correspondence with Epstein), and she was rewarded for that lie with a transfer to a cushier prison. The coverup is happening in plain sight.
November 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell lied about Trump never going to Epstein's house (directly contradicted by her email correspondence with Epstein), and she was rewarded for that lie with a transfer to a cushier prison. The coverup is happening in plain sight.
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Baltimore Veterans
Speak Out
Speak Out
November 12, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Baltimore Veterans
Speak Out
Speak Out
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The Mob Boss threatens Republicans who may want to vote to release the Epstein files.
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Mob Boss threatens Republicans who may want to vote to release the Epstein files.
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Jeffrey Epstein in leaked emails:
“that dog that hasn’t barked is trump.”
“[Trump] spent hours at my house.”
“of course he knew about the girls.”
"i know how dirty donald is."
“that dog that hasn’t barked is trump.”
“[Trump] spent hours at my house.”
“of course he knew about the girls.”
"i know how dirty donald is."
November 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Jeffrey Epstein in leaked emails:
“that dog that hasn’t barked is trump.”
“[Trump] spent hours at my house.”
“of course he knew about the girls.”
"i know how dirty donald is."
“that dog that hasn’t barked is trump.”
“[Trump] spent hours at my house.”
“of course he knew about the girls.”
"i know how dirty donald is."
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BOMBSHELL update on Epstein files: Oversight Dems received new emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate between Trump & Maxwell and Trump & Michael Wolff.
November 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
BOMBSHELL update on Epstein files: Oversight Dems received new emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate between Trump & Maxwell and Trump & Michael Wolff.
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Climate change is an existential threat - mo matter how much the likes of Trump deny it.
President Lula: "COP30 will be the COP of truth in an era of fake news and misrepresentation and rejection of scientific evidence." 👏
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn51pn74l23o
President Lula: "COP30 will be the COP of truth in an era of fake news and misrepresentation and rejection of scientific evidence." 👏
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn51pn74l23o
Fight fake news and climate deniers, Brazil's Lula tells UN talks
The world must
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Climate change is an existential threat - mo matter how much the likes of Trump deny it.
President Lula: "COP30 will be the COP of truth in an era of fake news and misrepresentation and rejection of scientific evidence." 👏
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn51pn74l23o
President Lula: "COP30 will be the COP of truth in an era of fake news and misrepresentation and rejection of scientific evidence." 👏
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn51pn74l23o
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A good example of someone using "economically inactive" to mean "available for work but choosing not to" and forgetting it covers students, early retirees, carers, severely disabled people, parents with very young children etc...
What on earth is this nonsense from a Blue Labour MP?
What, you want a policy targeting zero illness, no full time caring responsibilities, no skills mismatches or career breaks and you think we should heavily crack down on migration until we get there?
Just not serious policy/politics.
What, you want a policy targeting zero illness, no full time caring responsibilities, no skills mismatches or career breaks and you think we should heavily crack down on migration until we get there?
Just not serious policy/politics.
November 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
A good example of someone using "economically inactive" to mean "available for work but choosing not to" and forgetting it covers students, early retirees, carers, severely disabled people, parents with very young children etc...
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NEW
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
emptycity.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
The letter the BBC could send back to Trump
A proposal for a reply to his $1bn claim
By me. Enjoy.
emptycity.substack.com/p/the-letter...
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SPOILER ALERT: Reform aren't "patriots". They're a sad little collection of racists, fascists, xenophobes, bigots, grifters, anti-vaxxers, climate-change deniers, toxic nostalgics, conspiracy theorists, has-beens, grumps, gobshites and criminally gullible morons suffering from collective narcissism.
The biggest traitor to our country in modern times is Farage.
Supporter of our deadliest enemies - Putin and Trump.
How in the world can the ”patriots” in the UK support Farage and Reform?
Makes no sense.
Supporter of our deadliest enemies - Putin and Trump.
How in the world can the ”patriots” in the UK support Farage and Reform?
Makes no sense.
November 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
SPOILER ALERT: Reform aren't "patriots". They're a sad little collection of racists, fascists, xenophobes, bigots, grifters, anti-vaxxers, climate-change deniers, toxic nostalgics, conspiracy theorists, has-beens, grumps, gobshites and criminally gullible morons suffering from collective narcissism.
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That renowned and respected lover of truth and journalistic integrity.... THE KREMLIN.... has stepped up to defend Trump in his battle against the BBC.
SO that's Farage, Netanyahu, Putin, and Boris Johnson...
SO that's Farage, Netanyahu, Putin, and Boris Johnson...
November 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
That renowned and respected lover of truth and journalistic integrity.... THE KREMLIN.... has stepped up to defend Trump in his battle against the BBC.
SO that's Farage, Netanyahu, Putin, and Boris Johnson...
SO that's Farage, Netanyahu, Putin, and Boris Johnson...
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Removing CO2 from atmosphere vital to avoid catastrophic tipping points, leading scientist says
Removing CO2 from atmosphere vital to avoid catastrophic tipping points, leading scientist says
10bn tonnes of C02 emissions must be removed from the air every year to limit global heating to 1.7C, says Johan Rockström
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Cop30: click here for full Guardian coverage of the climate talks in Brazil
Removing carbon from the atmosphere will now be necessary to avoid catastrophic tipping points, one of the world’s leading scientists has warned, as even in the best case scenario the world will heat by about 1.7C.
Johan Rockström of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, who is one of the chief scientific advisers to the UN and the Cop30 presidency, said 10bn tonnes of carbon dioxide needed to be removed from the air every year even to limit global heating to 1.7C (3.1F) above preindustrial levels. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Removing CO2 from atmosphere vital to avoid catastrophic tipping points, leading scientist says
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I was just watching a Reform election broadcast @colonelescargot.bsky.social @nickynoo007.bsky.social @rachel4742.bsky.social @ailsalaing.bsky.social @hill-hillbill.bsky.social @lillieg.bsky.social @sirtom.bsky.social @bsky.pickpear.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
I was just watching a Reform election broadcast @colonelescargot.bsky.social @nickynoo007.bsky.social @rachel4742.bsky.social @ailsalaing.bsky.social @hill-hillbill.bsky.social @lillieg.bsky.social @sirtom.bsky.social @bsky.pickpear.com
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An excellent exposé of the real constraint influencing BBC editorial, namely fear of the 'Right' & let's face it, it tends to be those of more authoritarian tendencies or self serving financial interest who complain most about lack of Free Speech whilst trying most to shut it down.
#Butterflies
#Butterflies
November 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
An excellent exposé of the real constraint influencing BBC editorial, namely fear of the 'Right' & let's face it, it tends to be those of more authoritarian tendencies or self serving financial interest who complain most about lack of Free Speech whilst trying most to shut it down.
#Butterflies
#Butterflies
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Absolutely right. I criticise BBC News, because we need it to be as good as we know it can be. People like Farage criticise the BBC, because they work for its competitors and don't want it to exist.
🎯 Davey is spot on. "We can have criticism of the BBC, but within that, we need to recognise how valuable an institution it is [and how] precious to our country. And that's one of the reasons why people like President Trump and Nigel Farage, want to undermine the BBC." 👏🏽~AA
November 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Absolutely right. I criticise BBC News, because we need it to be as good as we know it can be. People like Farage criticise the BBC, because they work for its competitors and don't want it to exist.
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‘I would give all my life for my brother to come back for one second’ – This is climate breakdown
‘I would give all my life for my brother to come back for one second’ – This is climate breakdown
Ari loved his community and set up a volunteer group to fight wildfires. One day his brother Bilal received the phone call he had long dreaded. This is Bilal’s story
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
‘I would give all my life for my brother to come back for one second’ – This is climate breakdown