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)
Don’t try to confine a burning tear gas grenade in a closed container.
Seriously. You might kill someone
Seriously. You might kill someone
February 11, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Don’t try to confine a burning tear gas grenade in a closed container.
Seriously. You might kill someone
Seriously. You might kill someone
I’m about to meet a guy for a beer who famously melted everyone’s shoes at a presentation one time
February 11, 2026 at 5:01 PM
I’m about to meet a guy for a beer who famously melted everyone’s shoes at a presentation one time
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Brilliant an disturbing reporting from @sianushka.bsky.social
Inside the summit uniting the world’s most successful far-right activists
Inside the summit uniting the world’s most successful far-right activists
In Brussels, the far right blamed the left for attacking democracy. The Epstein files told a very different story.
bit.ly
February 11, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Brilliant an disturbing reporting from @sianushka.bsky.social
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The unhinged, institutional racism of the UK Home Office ought to be considered a national scandal - but the British media are united in making the case that it's *not unhinged enough*
the whole thing is of course completely revolting. 20 YEARS to settlement for refugees? no settlement if you’ve ever had a criminal conviction or a tax debt? 10 YEARS added if you’ve ever received benefits? partners and children on their own routes to settlement? What are you even TALKING about
February 11, 2026 at 4:21 PM
The unhinged, institutional racism of the UK Home Office ought to be considered a national scandal - but the British media are united in making the case that it's *not unhinged enough*
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Green smoke grenades never contained adamsite.
Stop spreading misinformation
Stop spreading misinformation
Green grenades used to contain Adamsite. Whilst technically banned, some countries still use it for crowd control. From the explosive vomiting I've seen it's a possibility. Nasty stuff.
February 4, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Green smoke grenades never contained adamsite.
Stop spreading misinformation
Stop spreading misinformation
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Oh thank god. This case is important because it’s important — for free speech, for documenting ICE abuses, for spotlighting app stores’ craven behavior, and more.
But also, watching someone call these “free speech warriors” on their sheer rank hypocrisy will be a joy.
But also, watching someone call these “free speech warriors” on their sheer rank hypocrisy will be a joy.
FIRE sues Bondi, Noem for censoring Facebook group and app reporting ICE activity
Two Midwesterners are fighting back after the platforms they created to report on public Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity were censored by government officials.
www.thefire.org
February 11, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Oh thank god. This case is important because it’s important — for free speech, for documenting ICE abuses, for spotlighting app stores’ craven behavior, and more.
But also, watching someone call these “free speech warriors” on their sheer rank hypocrisy will be a joy.
But also, watching someone call these “free speech warriors” on their sheer rank hypocrisy will be a joy.
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Kremlin has a long tradition of anti-Western & anti-Ukraine influence and FIMI campaigns in Africa, while blaming Europe & Ukraine for “destabilizing” the continent. Recently it accused France & Ukraine of supporting terrorist groups, without any evidence.
Read more: euvsdisinfo.eu/report/franc...
Read more: euvsdisinfo.eu/report/franc...
Disinfo: France and Ukraine are using terror tactics to destabilise Africa
euvsdisinfo.eu
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Kremlin has a long tradition of anti-Western & anti-Ukraine influence and FIMI campaigns in Africa, while blaming Europe & Ukraine for “destabilizing” the continent. Recently it accused France & Ukraine of supporting terrorist groups, without any evidence.
Read more: euvsdisinfo.eu/report/franc...
Read more: euvsdisinfo.eu/report/franc...
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NEW
Could Peter Mandelson or Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor face charges of Misconduct in Public Office?
Me at New Statesman on how the offence can be very difficult to prosecute in practice
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Could Peter Mandelson or Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor face charges of Misconduct in Public Office?
Me at New Statesman on how the offence can be very difficult to prosecute in practice
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Could Peter Mandelson or Andrew face charges of Misconduct in Public Office?
The offence can be very difficult to prosecute in practice
www.newstatesman.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:17 PM
NEW
Could Peter Mandelson or Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor face charges of Misconduct in Public Office?
Me at New Statesman on how the offence can be very difficult to prosecute in practice
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Could Peter Mandelson or Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor face charges of Misconduct in Public Office?
Me at New Statesman on how the offence can be very difficult to prosecute in practice
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
I feel seen
my dears, if you're writing 30-plus post threads, may I strongly urge you to consider setting up a blog?
February 11, 2026 at 3:47 PM
I feel seen
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TLDR there was no breach of a law that isn’t in force yet and wouldn’t apply in Wales anyway
But apart from that…
But apart from that…
NEW on Wonkhe: Was there a freedom of speech breach at Bangor? bit.ly/4aGRCQv
February 10, 2026 at 5:04 PM
TLDR there was no breach of a law that isn’t in force yet and wouldn’t apply in Wales anyway
But apart from that…
But apart from that…
The mystery will persist
February 11, 2026 at 3:39 PM
The mystery will persist
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UPDATE: The FAA says never mind
February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
UPDATE: The FAA says never mind
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I and millions of Americans believe exactly the same thing Kasparov does.
Too many troops, too many new prisons, too much money not under Congressional supervision.
We're not just witnessing a mass deportation scheme anymore.
This is something significantly bigger and scarier.
Too many troops, too many new prisons, too much money not under Congressional supervision.
We're not just witnessing a mass deportation scheme anymore.
This is something significantly bigger and scarier.
February 11, 2026 at 9:37 AM
I and millions of Americans believe exactly the same thing Kasparov does.
Too many troops, too many new prisons, too much money not under Congressional supervision.
We're not just witnessing a mass deportation scheme anymore.
This is something significantly bigger and scarier.
Too many troops, too many new prisons, too much money not under Congressional supervision.
We're not just witnessing a mass deportation scheme anymore.
This is something significantly bigger and scarier.
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The Bannon/Farage/Johnson plot to topple May looks pretty damning by November 2018, but starts that summer when Johnson resigns. 15 July Bannon goes on Farage’s LBC show to lambast May. Epstein texts: “Good work on LBC”. Next day he tells Epstein he’s in “London with Boris”
February 11, 2026 at 11:49 AM
The Bannon/Farage/Johnson plot to topple May looks pretty damning by November 2018, but starts that summer when Johnson resigns. 15 July Bannon goes on Farage’s LBC show to lambast May. Epstein texts: “Good work on LBC”. Next day he tells Epstein he’s in “London with Boris”
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Here’s the LBC recording of Bannon talking with Farage about getting rid of Theresa May, just as his text messages to Epstein suggest he’s work with Boris Johnson to the same end youtu.be/nU0F8rP7dr4?...
February 11, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Here’s the LBC recording of Bannon talking with Farage about getting rid of Theresa May, just as his text messages to Epstein suggest he’s work with Boris Johnson to the same end youtu.be/nU0F8rP7dr4?...
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This couldn’t be clearer. Bannon’s texts to Epstein in mid July 2018 - “overthrowing May right now” and in “London with Boris” as well as his appearance on LBC with Nigel Farage are prettying damning evidence of a cross party plot with foreign backing
February 11, 2026 at 12:18 PM
This couldn’t be clearer. Bannon’s texts to Epstein in mid July 2018 - “overthrowing May right now” and in “London with Boris” as well as his appearance on LBC with Nigel Farage are prettying damning evidence of a cross party plot with foreign backing
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Reuters Pentagon reporter
February 11, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Reuters Pentagon reporter
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CNN aviation reporter
February 11, 2026 at 1:26 PM
CNN aviation reporter
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A reminder this happened earlier this week at Trump’s massive concentration camp in El Paso:
“The cases of tuberculosis and COVID-19, two diseases that spread through the air, have underscored concern about the conditions at Camp East Montana and other immigration detention centers.“
“The cases of tuberculosis and COVID-19, two diseases that spread through the air, have underscored concern about the conditions at Camp East Montana and other immigration detention centers.“
February 11, 2026 at 1:09 PM
A reminder this happened earlier this week at Trump’s massive concentration camp in El Paso:
“The cases of tuberculosis and COVID-19, two diseases that spread through the air, have underscored concern about the conditions at Camp East Montana and other immigration detention centers.“
“The cases of tuberculosis and COVID-19, two diseases that spread through the air, have underscored concern about the conditions at Camp East Montana and other immigration detention centers.“
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Under Starmer, recognised refugees can no longer reunite with their children.
Recognised refugees.
Denied the right to reunite with their children.
It’s diabolical. Worse than anything the Tories did. & no, the racists are not & never will be satisfied.
So yes, he’s hated.
Recognised refugees.
Denied the right to reunite with their children.
It’s diabolical. Worse than anything the Tories did. & no, the racists are not & never will be satisfied.
So yes, he’s hated.
What these “but why do people hate Starmer SO MUCH” takes come down to is so shallow.
Starmer doesn’t sound or look like a firebrand so what’s the big deal?
Immune to questions of SUBSTANCE - he’s liar, enabled a genocide, pandered to anti-migrant politics & global Fascism.
Starmer doesn’t sound or look like a firebrand so what’s the big deal?
Immune to questions of SUBSTANCE - he’s liar, enabled a genocide, pandered to anti-migrant politics & global Fascism.
February 11, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Under Starmer, recognised refugees can no longer reunite with their children.
Recognised refugees.
Denied the right to reunite with their children.
It’s diabolical. Worse than anything the Tories did. & no, the racists are not & never will be satisfied.
So yes, he’s hated.
Recognised refugees.
Denied the right to reunite with their children.
It’s diabolical. Worse than anything the Tories did. & no, the racists are not & never will be satisfied.
So yes, he’s hated.
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they’re coming for the milk of human kindness next
Oatly banned from using word ‘milk’ to market plant-based products in UK
Oatly banned from using word ‘milk’ to market plant-based products in UK
Supreme court makes ruling after Swedish firm’s long-running battle with trade association Dairy UK
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Business live – latest updates
The Swedish-based drinks manufacturer Oatly has been banned from using the word “milk” to market its plant-based products, after a ruling by the UK supreme court.
The alt-milk manufacturer has been in a long-running legal battle with the trade association Dairy UK after Oatly trademarked phrases associated with the dairy sector. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:40 PM
they’re coming for the milk of human kindness next
I’m going to cook this on Saturday
Still nearly an hour until lunch, so torturing myself reading recipes online. Definitely going to give this one from @rachelaliceroddy.bsky.social a go, maybe in half term when I've more time. Pork a bit more affordable than most meat, and plenty of Bay, sage and rosemary in the garden.
Rachel Roddy’s recipe for pork ragu with herbs (for gnocchi or pasta) | A kitchen in Rome
Marbled flesh and fat are key to this rich, succulent, dense ragu, boosted with powerful notes of bay, sage and rosemary
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:38 PM
I’m going to cook this on Saturday
Today I learned that mice largely don’t get lung cancer from tobacco smoke
February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Today I learned that mice largely don’t get lung cancer from tobacco smoke
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For decades, Texas let drillers spread staggering amounts of radioactive and PFAS-ridden waste on the fringes of the nation’s fourth largest metro area — while making it virtually impossible for the public to know where.
Absolutely fucking insane story from @saulelbein.bsky.social today
Absolutely fucking insane story from @saulelbein.bsky.social today
Whistleblower Says Radioactive Fracking Waste Site Melted His Jaw. Now There’s an Elementary School There.
Then an elementary school was built on top of it.
thebarbedwire.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:35 PM
For decades, Texas let drillers spread staggering amounts of radioactive and PFAS-ridden waste on the fringes of the nation’s fourth largest metro area — while making it virtually impossible for the public to know where.
Absolutely fucking insane story from @saulelbein.bsky.social today
Absolutely fucking insane story from @saulelbein.bsky.social today
Even the superheroes are inadequate these days
February 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Even the superheroes are inadequate these days