Chris
@cscottaus.bsky.social
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it might seem surprising that the people who said “look, let trans people live their lives, but i have Reasonable Concerns about sports and toilets” aren’t up in arms about this, but what you have to remember is that those people who said that are liars who were lying
December 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
it might seem surprising that the people who said “look, let trans people live their lives, but i have Reasonable Concerns about sports and toilets” aren’t up in arms about this, but what you have to remember is that those people who said that are liars who were lying
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Jonathan Pearce, in excellent form. as Infantino makes the three leaders pose for a selfie - ‘Gianni… the man knows no shame, does he really’ #WorldCupDraw
December 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Jonathan Pearce, in excellent form. as Infantino makes the three leaders pose for a selfie - ‘Gianni… the man knows no shame, does he really’ #WorldCupDraw
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It's worth noting that the Government has a massive majority and could fix this in an instant with a one-line piece of legislation. It doesn't want to.
December 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
It's worth noting that the Government has a massive majority and could fix this in an instant with a one-line piece of legislation. It doesn't want to.
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Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.
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“Also for legal reasons, we’re not able to tell you what that line is.”
From a media law perspective: BS.
There is no "legal" reason for not publishing that line.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
From a media law perspective: BS.
There is no "legal" reason for not publishing that line.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC tells staff they cannot quote Trump line removed from Reith Lecture
Journalists not allowed to repeat Rutger Bregman’s corruption claims against US president in coverage of edit
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
“Also for legal reasons, we’re not able to tell you what that line is.”
From a media law perspective: BS.
There is no "legal" reason for not publishing that line.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
From a media law perspective: BS.
There is no "legal" reason for not publishing that line.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
@rickburin.bsky.social may be having a flight of fantasy on this, but do I recall you posting about a charity that helps provide football shirts for families that can't afford them at Christmas? Search capabilities are completely failing me, but I've got a vague recollection of you mentioning it...
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
@rickburin.bsky.social may be having a flight of fantasy on this, but do I recall you posting about a charity that helps provide football shirts for families that can't afford them at Christmas? Search capabilities are completely failing me, but I've got a vague recollection of you mentioning it...
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1: FFS
2: pls pls can the BBC write about this?
2: pls pls can the BBC write about this?
NEW: BBC tells staff they cannot quote Trump line removed from Reith Lecture
BBC News article & Media Show prevented from repeating Rutger Bregman’s corruption allegation in its coverage… of whether the BBC censored his speech!
BBC/Trump fallout continues
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC News article & Media Show prevented from repeating Rutger Bregman’s corruption allegation in its coverage… of whether the BBC censored his speech!
BBC/Trump fallout continues
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC tells staff they cannot quote Trump line removed from Reith Lecture
Journalists not allowed to repeat Rutger Bregman’s corruption claims against US president in coverage of edit
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
1: FFS
2: pls pls can the BBC write about this?
2: pls pls can the BBC write about this?
What in the fuck is wrong with us right now? Abuse directed at a school? Over a Christmas play? Everyone driving this right wing agenda can fuck the fuck off. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Scottish school cancels Christmas play after ‘racist and abusive’ messages
Show at Cauldeen primary school in Inverness had included a scene explaining hardship faced by Syrian refugees
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
What in the fuck is wrong with us right now? Abuse directed at a school? Over a Christmas play? Everyone driving this right wing agenda can fuck the fuck off. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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maybe i am going insane
November 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
maybe i am going insane
He may not be a ‘best eleven’ figure, but truly think Arsenal are a stronger team when Merino’s playing than when he isn’t. Lovely player.
November 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
He may not be a ‘best eleven’ figure, but truly think Arsenal are a stronger team when Merino’s playing than when he isn’t. Lovely player.
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"I need the most on the nose metaphor the decline of civilisation you have"
"No, that's too on the nose"
"No, that's too on the nose"
I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
The British library is in crisis: why does nobody care?
The widespread indifference to the British Library's crippling cyberattack demonstrates a perilous failure to value the knowledge infrastructure vital for national prosperity
www.cityam.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:03 AM
"I need the most on the nose metaphor the decline of civilisation you have"
"No, that's too on the nose"
"No, that's too on the nose"
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This is grotesque from Mahmood. One of the most powerful people in the country weaponising the racism that she has been subjected to as a means of justifying her own cruelty.
"I am the one that is regularly called a fucking Paki and told to go back home" says Shabana Mahmood.
"I wish it were possible to say that there isn't a problem here and... it's just extremist right wing talking points. But this system is broken, and it is... creating the division that we all see"
"I wish it were possible to say that there isn't a problem here and... it's just extremist right wing talking points. But this system is broken, and it is... creating the division that we all see"
November 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
This is grotesque from Mahmood. One of the most powerful people in the country weaponising the racism that she has been subjected to as a means of justifying her own cruelty.
Performative cruelty is the preserve of complete and utter losers. A government of pathetic, cowardly bullies. I feel ashamed to be led by them.
Govt minister Alex Norris is asked if the govt will take jewellery from people [fleeing war and persecution]. Norris says the govt won't be taking peoples wedding rings but they will seize assets.
November 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Performative cruelty is the preserve of complete and utter losers. A government of pathetic, cowardly bullies. I feel ashamed to be led by them.
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
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Net zero is one of the many areas where commentators are out-of-touch with public opinion in Britain. There is still broad support for cutting carbon emissions - except from among Reform supporters, who are the outliers.
🧵/ How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
November 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Net zero is one of the many areas where commentators are out-of-touch with public opinion in Britain. There is still broad support for cutting carbon emissions - except from among Reform supporters, who are the outliers.
Still trying to get something straight in my mind: are we seriously saying 'balance' means leaving open to doubt that Trump tried to incite insurrection in January 2021?
He very clearly tried to incite insurrection in January 2021! It's a thing that very obviously happened!
He very clearly tried to incite insurrection in January 2021! It's a thing that very obviously happened!
November 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Still trying to get something straight in my mind: are we seriously saying 'balance' means leaving open to doubt that Trump tried to incite insurrection in January 2021?
He very clearly tried to incite insurrection in January 2021! It's a thing that very obviously happened!
He very clearly tried to incite insurrection in January 2021! It's a thing that very obviously happened!
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![Cartoon by Stephen Collins for The Guardian. Script as follows:
[scene is Winston Churchill in a bbc studio, giving his 'finest hour' speech]
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CHURCHILL:
The whole fury and might of the enemy must very soon be turned on us.
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CHURCHILL:
Hitler knows that he will have to break us in this Island or lose the war.
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CHURCHILL:
If we can stand up to him, all Europe may be free
and the life of the world may move forward into broad, sun-
BBC PRESENTER:
Thank you prime minister
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BBC PRESENTER:
Mr hitler, your response?
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HITLER [in the studio]:
Vell zis is hysterical woke nonsense as usual from mr Churchill
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HITLER:
What we are proposing -
CHURCHILL:
Hang on
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HITLER:
Let me finish - what we are proposing eez a simple power-sharing arrangement -
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CHURCHILL:
What's he doing here
BBC PRESENTER:
It's important we hear both sides of the debate
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CHURCHILL:
This isn't a debate
You don't debate fascists
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HITLER:
Oh here we go with ze Godwins law!
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HITLER:
Why must you people always compare ze things you don't like to 'fascists, Nazis, Hitler'...
CHURCHILL:
Because you are a fascist Nazi Hit-
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HITLER [standing up, saluting]:
RAUSS!
BBC PRESENTER:
*Please* Mr Churchill let him speak
[ends]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4m3we4apbjayclzcnhwe3pfp/bafkreibw4ldc3fhslbvxgy2oqrof2oys5kpgh7zu6a5f3usmx3lf4547qm@jpeg)
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A 34-year-old as a politician: My god he's like a baby. It's like they just elected an infant to be their mayor.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
November 5, 2025 at 5:45 AM
A 34-year-old as a politician: My god he's like a baby. It's like they just elected an infant to be their mayor.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
A 34-year-old as an athlete: You have to admire the bravery of him attempting that dunk, knowing full well the grim reaper is right behind him.
Infantino has been unfit for FIFA office for some time, but his craven servitude towards Trump is demeaning to the whole of football
Fifa president Gianni Infantino on Donald Trump.
November 6, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Infantino has been unfit for FIFA office for some time, but his craven servitude towards Trump is demeaning to the whole of football
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Fifa president Gianni Infantino on Donald Trump.
November 6, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Fifa president Gianni Infantino on Donald Trump.
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This person took this when they called the race
November 5, 2025 at 6:07 AM
This person took this when they called the race
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This is yet another example of how you beat the far right. By beating them, not trying to be them. By having your own agenda, not aping theirs. With courage and conviction - and humour - not fear and timidity.
November 5, 2025 at 6:35 AM
This is yet another example of how you beat the far right. By beating them, not trying to be them. By having your own agenda, not aping theirs. With courage and conviction - and humour - not fear and timidity.
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Tonight's even more proof the mainstream reporters who are still on Twitter are suffering from a brain problem akin Havana Syndrome that is preventing them from accurately doing their jobs. They are being cooked alive by a snuff-focused apartheid algorithm.
November 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Tonight's even more proof the mainstream reporters who are still on Twitter are suffering from a brain problem akin Havana Syndrome that is preventing them from accurately doing their jobs. They are being cooked alive by a snuff-focused apartheid algorithm.