Dan Kaszeta FRHistS
@dankaszeta.bsky.social
Londoner. CBRN expert, particularly nerve agents. Freeman of the City of London. Liveryman. "Legal Juggernaut". Anglican. Ex Verger. Author. Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Scourge of llamas. Former US Army. Former USSS. #NAFO Fella
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On the superiority of water as the primary decontaminant for tear gas and peppery spray on skin and eyes.
To make it clear to people, this is a thread. Some of you are not clear on the concept. I will reply this with another post and mark it with a number in (x). And so forth. (1)
On the superiority of water as the primary decontaminant for tear gas and peppery spray on skin and eyes.
To make it clear to people, this is a thread. Some of you are not clear on the concept. I will reply this with another post and mark it with a number in (x). And so forth. (1)
Who the hell is paying for this shitstacle?
I’m in Westminster where Nigel Farage is about to unveil his ‘shadow cabinet’ and the decor is slightly bonkers. Looks like he’s going to launch a Simon Cowell-era boyband instead.
February 17, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Who the hell is paying for this shitstacle?
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Guys, I'm all for shitting on Matt Goodwin but can we make it accurate?
February 17, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Guys, I'm all for shitting on Matt Goodwin but can we make it accurate?
It's Shrove Tuesday. It's the beginning of Shrove hunting season. However, they must be hunted by hand ever since hunting them with hounds was banned.
February 17, 2026 at 11:16 AM
It's Shrove Tuesday. It's the beginning of Shrove hunting season. However, they must be hunted by hand ever since hunting them with hounds was banned.
There is no evidence of chloropicrin use in the USA by police or ICE. Zero.
What the US government is using on citizens in our streets.
"Ukraine’s Western allies, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom, have accused Russia of violating the CWC by using riot control agents and the highly toxic chemical chloropicrin since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022."
"Ukraine’s Western allies, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom, have accused Russia of violating the CWC by using riot control agents and the highly toxic chemical chloropicrin since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022."
I don't know about CS gas being "newer." It was being used in Berkeley 54 years ago in 1972.
By the way, CS gas is legal for riot control, but not for warfare.
www.thedefensenews.com/news-details...
By the way, CS gas is legal for riot control, but not for warfare.
www.thedefensenews.com/news-details...
February 17, 2026 at 11:12 AM
There is no evidence of chloropicrin use in the USA by police or ICE. Zero.
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“…they don’t know why.”
It’s a complete fucking mystery isn’t it, bellends.
It’s a complete fucking mystery isn’t it, bellends.
February 17, 2026 at 8:41 AM
“…they don’t know why.”
It’s a complete fucking mystery isn’t it, bellends.
It’s a complete fucking mystery isn’t it, bellends.
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Bannon using the Tommy Robinson defence today: "'I am a filmmaker and TV host with decades of experience interviewing controversial figures,' Bannon told the New York Times on Monday
Yeah. Toppling Theresa May, Crypto donations and a Wee the People bitcoin are standard film production issues
Yeah. Toppling Theresa May, Crypto donations and a Wee the People bitcoin are standard film production issues
From Epstein's conversations with Bannon, it's pretty clear that he wasn't just advising him on crypto funding for his far-right European 'movement' but also providing it. No doubt laundered through this spurious 'film' - Epstein had advised 'journalism/media' was the perfect cover
February 16, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Bannon using the Tommy Robinson defence today: "'I am a filmmaker and TV host with decades of experience interviewing controversial figures,' Bannon told the New York Times on Monday
Yeah. Toppling Theresa May, Crypto donations and a Wee the People bitcoin are standard film production issues
Yeah. Toppling Theresa May, Crypto donations and a Wee the People bitcoin are standard film production issues
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Staggering that 24% of voters in this advanced country continue to believe in a bunch of entitled bigots with unworkable policies, whose very ideas put us in the abject chaos we are in. Truly God awful idiots, and I make no apology for saying that.
YouGov Reform 24% (Reform + Cons 42% on the right) fits genereal pattern: Reform 2026 < Reform 2025.
Westminster Voting Intention:
REF: 24% (-3)
LAB: 19% (=)
CON: 18% (=)
GRN: 17% (+1)
LDM: 13% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
OTH: 4% (+2)
Via @YouGov, On 15-16th February,
Changes w/ 8-9 February.
Westminster Voting Intention:
REF: 24% (-3)
LAB: 19% (=)
CON: 18% (=)
GRN: 17% (+1)
LDM: 13% (-1)
SNP: 3% (=)
OTH: 4% (+2)
Via @YouGov, On 15-16th February,
Changes w/ 8-9 February.
February 17, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Staggering that 24% of voters in this advanced country continue to believe in a bunch of entitled bigots with unworkable policies, whose very ideas put us in the abject chaos we are in. Truly God awful idiots, and I make no apology for saying that.
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American lungs will suffer. The Environmental Defence Fund estimates that repealing the endangerment finding will result in tens of thousands of extra premature deaths by mid-century
How dangerous is Donald Trump’s “endangerment” decision?
It removes a cornerstone of climate regulation
econ.st
February 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
American lungs will suffer. The Environmental Defence Fund estimates that repealing the endangerment finding will result in tens of thousands of extra premature deaths by mid-century
Honestly. The state of this.
February 17, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Honestly. The state of this.
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My new book on fairies (out next month) deals with homunculi as a kind of fairy - or, at least, as fairy-adjacent beings. I'm just a bit worried that the popularity of 'Small Prophets' could lead to a spate of people trying to make them, without the proper skills or preparation
February 17, 2026 at 8:56 AM
My new book on fairies (out next month) deals with homunculi as a kind of fairy - or, at least, as fairy-adjacent beings. I'm just a bit worried that the popularity of 'Small Prophets' could lead to a spate of people trying to make them, without the proper skills or preparation
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Every now and then, when I want a little break away from the turmoil of *everything* going on in the world right now, I revisit this article which, as the title suggests, provides 69 dumb-fuck reasons people gave when voting Leave during the Brexit Referendum.
medium.com/extra-extra/...
medium.com/extra-extra/...
69 dumb-fuck reasons for leaving the EU
‘I did it to put everyone else in the shit’
medium.com
February 17, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Every now and then, when I want a little break away from the turmoil of *everything* going on in the world right now, I revisit this article which, as the title suggests, provides 69 dumb-fuck reasons people gave when voting Leave during the Brexit Referendum.
medium.com/extra-extra/...
medium.com/extra-extra/...
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Funny kind of "Labour" party, if you ask me.
NEW from @tbij.bsky.social:
The government has rejected calls by its OWN independent Migration Advisory Committee for visa reforms to protect migrant farm workers from exploitation
Labour seems wedded to a model of immigration based on creating a subclass of exploited worker.
It's sick.
The government has rejected calls by its OWN independent Migration Advisory Committee for visa reforms to protect migrant farm workers from exploitation
Labour seems wedded to a model of immigration based on creating a subclass of exploited worker.
It's sick.
February 16, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Funny kind of "Labour" party, if you ask me.
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NEW from @tbij.bsky.social:
The government has rejected calls by its OWN independent Migration Advisory Committee for visa reforms to protect migrant farm workers from exploitation
Labour seems wedded to a model of immigration based on creating a subclass of exploited worker.
It's sick.
The government has rejected calls by its OWN independent Migration Advisory Committee for visa reforms to protect migrant farm workers from exploitation
Labour seems wedded to a model of immigration based on creating a subclass of exploited worker.
It's sick.
February 16, 2026 at 8:43 AM
NEW from @tbij.bsky.social:
The government has rejected calls by its OWN independent Migration Advisory Committee for visa reforms to protect migrant farm workers from exploitation
Labour seems wedded to a model of immigration based on creating a subclass of exploited worker.
It's sick.
The government has rejected calls by its OWN independent Migration Advisory Committee for visa reforms to protect migrant farm workers from exploitation
Labour seems wedded to a model of immigration based on creating a subclass of exploited worker.
It's sick.
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Govt shelves law to stop rich people stifling criticism by journalists and commentators. Why? To help pass law to halve the number of criminal cases that go to a jury trial bit.ly/4rZjZ2p
Fears for free speech as crackdown on Slapps is shelved
The editors of The Times and The Sunday Times have urged No 10 to end the use of strategic litigation against public participation
bit.ly
February 16, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Govt shelves law to stop rich people stifling criticism by journalists and commentators. Why? To help pass law to halve the number of criminal cases that go to a jury trial bit.ly/4rZjZ2p
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🧵 Matryoshka, Russian-state aligned bot network has introduced a hashtag HollywoodAgainstZelensky on X/Twitter yesterday.
With deepfaked audio, multiple manipulated Cameo videos make celebrities to "demand" that European leaders force Zelensky to sign a peace treaty on Russia's terms.
With deepfaked audio, multiple manipulated Cameo videos make celebrities to "demand" that European leaders force Zelensky to sign a peace treaty on Russia's terms.
February 17, 2026 at 8:40 AM
🧵 Matryoshka, Russian-state aligned bot network has introduced a hashtag HollywoodAgainstZelensky on X/Twitter yesterday.
With deepfaked audio, multiple manipulated Cameo videos make celebrities to "demand" that European leaders force Zelensky to sign a peace treaty on Russia's terms.
With deepfaked audio, multiple manipulated Cameo videos make celebrities to "demand" that European leaders force Zelensky to sign a peace treaty on Russia's terms.
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The drunk uncle theory.
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
agree with this (hah) but also think a particular mistake the left made for a long time online, and still makes to an extent, is failing to understand that the person whose mind you may actually change is the one reading the argument you're having, not the one you're arguing with
The secret to engaging in social media debate is knowing you will never win anyone over. The best you can hope for is to have people who already agree with tell you you're awesome. You might great a dopamine thrill from the righteousness of your anger! Fine benefits, all. But you will never win.
February 16, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The drunk uncle theory.
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
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Moreover, by arguing with him you make clear to anyone else that such views are not acceptable. Homophobia, racism, misogyny etc all arise because young people hear such views going unchallenged.
The drunk uncle theory.
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
agree with this (hah) but also think a particular mistake the left made for a long time online, and still makes to an extent, is failing to understand that the person whose mind you may actually change is the one reading the argument you're having, not the one you're arguing with
February 17, 2026 at 8:05 AM
Moreover, by arguing with him you make clear to anyone else that such views are not acceptable. Homophobia, racism, misogyny etc all arise because young people hear such views going unchallenged.
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Do not download a “free” pdf copy of any of my books from dodgy “free pdf” sites. They are literally stealing from me and many other authors. And these files often have malware
February 9, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Do not download a “free” pdf copy of any of my books from dodgy “free pdf” sites. They are literally stealing from me and many other authors. And these files often have malware
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Remember when Rubio criticised Hungary's democratic backsliding?
What changed? Certainly not Hungary's democratic backsliding
What changed? Certainly not Hungary's democratic backsliding
February 16, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Remember when Rubio criticised Hungary's democratic backsliding?
What changed? Certainly not Hungary's democratic backsliding
What changed? Certainly not Hungary's democratic backsliding
Look, some things are complicated and it usually isn’t my fault that they are complicated.
February 16, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Look, some things are complicated and it usually isn’t my fault that they are complicated.
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Deeply ashamed to live in a country where tweeting this isn’t instant career suicide
February 16, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Deeply ashamed to live in a country where tweeting this isn’t instant career suicide
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Proud to partner with UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to sign an MOU deepening climate cooperation between California and the UK.
As communities face extreme weather and rising costs, we’re accelerating innovation and investing in solutions to tackle climate change.
As communities face extreme weather and rising costs, we’re accelerating innovation and investing in solutions to tackle climate change.
February 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Proud to partner with UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to sign an MOU deepening climate cooperation between California and the UK.
As communities face extreme weather and rising costs, we’re accelerating innovation and investing in solutions to tackle climate change.
As communities face extreme weather and rising costs, we’re accelerating innovation and investing in solutions to tackle climate change.
Never believe anything until the Kremlin denies it
“Biased and based on nothing”: The Kremlin rejects allegations that it poisoned Alexei Navalny with epibatidine
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow “firmly rejected” recent findings of the rare substance in samples from Navalny's body, which were smuggled out of Russia by his family.
Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow “firmly rejected” recent findings of the rare substance in samples from Navalny's body, which were smuggled out of Russia by his family.
“Biased and based on nothing”: The Kremlin rejects allegations that it poisoned Alexei Navalny with epibatidine
On Feb. 16, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on findings that Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny had been poisoned with epibatidine, a rare and deadly toxin sourced fro...
theins.press
February 16, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Never believe anything until the Kremlin denies it
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This needs to be a frame, in the Louvre!
February 16, 2026 at 1:09 PM
This needs to be a frame, in the Louvre!
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All I see on my Twitter timeline are reporters parsing every quote from AOC in Germany, trying to mock them for incoherence or inaccuracy, while a demented old man who can’t string sentences together or stay awake sits in the Oval, while the legacy media happily sanewashes his quotes.
February 16, 2026 at 5:46 PM
All I see on my Twitter timeline are reporters parsing every quote from AOC in Germany, trying to mock them for incoherence or inaccuracy, while a demented old man who can’t string sentences together or stay awake sits in the Oval, while the legacy media happily sanewashes his quotes.