Kirbs
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Hills. Running. Sport. Politics. NUFC.
Hopeful….
Hills. Running. Sport. Politics. NUFC.
Hopeful….
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If you’re drawn to a politician because they promise to be cruel to Muslims or Jews or immigrants or gays or transgender people etc, the least you should do - the absolute, bare bones, still morally vacuous least - is ask yourself whether they’re likely to stop at the group you want to see targeted.
March 8, 2025 at 8:59 AM
If you’re drawn to a politician because they promise to be cruel to Muslims or Jews or immigrants or gays or transgender people etc, the least you should do - the absolute, bare bones, still morally vacuous least - is ask yourself whether they’re likely to stop at the group you want to see targeted.
Belter of a book- twists and a brilliant flow to it which meant I got to stage where I couldn’t put it down! #BookSky #ReadingChallenge
March 1, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Belter of a book- twists and a brilliant flow to it which meant I got to stage where I couldn’t put it down! #BookSky #ReadingChallenge
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WE WON'T BE HOME FOR TEA
February 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
WE WON'T BE HOME FOR TEA
A moment a long time in the making: finally taking Little Man to his 1st Toon game! 😍
Fire up that Bobby Robson quote again….
Fire up that Bobby Robson quote again….
January 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A moment a long time in the making: finally taking Little Man to his 1st Toon game! 😍
Fire up that Bobby Robson quote again….
Fire up that Bobby Robson quote again….
A game of two halves, this- slow burner so I had a break with another book in between before really getting into it! Good plot, brought together nicely #BookSky
January 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
A game of two halves, this- slow burner so I had a break with another book in between before really getting into it! Good plot, brought together nicely #BookSky
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“Musk is a deeply unpopular figure in the UK, with a net favourability rating of -35, lower than Nigel Farage or Tommy Robinson.”
And although most Brits are angry about the grooming gang scandal, they think Musk is commenting purely out of opportunism/self-interest.
And although most Brits are angry about the grooming gang scandal, they think Musk is commenting purely out of opportunism/self-interest.
Brits overwhelmingly reject Elon Musk as half say he's 'threat to democracy'
A new poll found both the erratic tech billionaire, and Tommy Robinson whom he championed on Twitter, are deeply unpopular with the public
www.mirror.co.uk
January 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM
“Musk is a deeply unpopular figure in the UK, with a net favourability rating of -35, lower than Nigel Farage or Tommy Robinson.”
And although most Brits are angry about the grooming gang scandal, they think Musk is commenting purely out of opportunism/self-interest.
And although most Brits are angry about the grooming gang scandal, they think Musk is commenting purely out of opportunism/self-interest.
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Somewhat ignorantly, I didn’t know enough about #TheTroubles. So I looked to sort that…
It’s surreal.
I don’t think I appreciated the level of violence or the sheer number of different strands & factions across such a divided spectrum.
What an achievement to reach an agreement #BookSky #NonFiction
It’s surreal.
I don’t think I appreciated the level of violence or the sheer number of different strands & factions across such a divided spectrum.
What an achievement to reach an agreement #BookSky #NonFiction
January 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Somewhat ignorantly, I didn’t know enough about #TheTroubles. So I looked to sort that…
It’s surreal.
I don’t think I appreciated the level of violence or the sheer number of different strands & factions across such a divided spectrum.
What an achievement to reach an agreement #BookSky #NonFiction
It’s surreal.
I don’t think I appreciated the level of violence or the sheer number of different strands & factions across such a divided spectrum.
What an achievement to reach an agreement #BookSky #NonFiction
This. On repeat.
Karma at its finest.
Karma at its finest.
December 16, 2024 at 1:11 PM
This. On repeat.
Karma at its finest.
Karma at its finest.
Exactly that- I loved it.
Love the idea of the perspective it gives too: why are there wars? Why is it too much to ask to look after the planet? Why doesn’t everyone appreciate the freakish circumstances that brought about our existence?
Love the idea of the perspective it gives too: why are there wars? Why is it too much to ask to look after the planet? Why doesn’t everyone appreciate the freakish circumstances that brought about our existence?
December 8, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Exactly that- I loved it.
Love the idea of the perspective it gives too: why are there wars? Why is it too much to ask to look after the planet? Why doesn’t everyone appreciate the freakish circumstances that brought about our existence?
Love the idea of the perspective it gives too: why are there wars? Why is it too much to ask to look after the planet? Why doesn’t everyone appreciate the freakish circumstances that brought about our existence?
Just blitzed ‘Orbital’ by @samharveyauthor.bsky.social. Hands down the BEST book I’ve read!
That so much can be happening in such beautiful writing in such a short space of time is amazing.
We don’t realise how lucky we are to be on this planet!
#Booksky #Books #Reading
That so much can be happening in such beautiful writing in such a short space of time is amazing.
We don’t realise how lucky we are to be on this planet!
#Booksky #Books #Reading
December 8, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Just blitzed ‘Orbital’ by @samharveyauthor.bsky.social. Hands down the BEST book I’ve read!
That so much can be happening in such beautiful writing in such a short space of time is amazing.
We don’t realise how lucky we are to be on this planet!
#Booksky #Books #Reading
That so much can be happening in such beautiful writing in such a short space of time is amazing.
We don’t realise how lucky we are to be on this planet!
#Booksky #Books #Reading
Interesting theory.
It’s a very scary world right now and everyone will be watching what’s happening in #SouthKorea carefully: some in fear; some with curiosity….
It’s a very scary world right now and everyone will be watching what’s happening in #SouthKorea carefully: some in fear; some with curiosity….
#SouthKorea right now is experiencing something similar to what is going to happen under #Trump
His policies will be VERY unpopular, and they will cause resistance and uprising. Then he will declare martial law and insist “radical communists” are trying to overthrow the US.
Watch closely & learn.
His policies will be VERY unpopular, and they will cause resistance and uprising. Then he will declare martial law and insist “radical communists” are trying to overthrow the US.
Watch closely & learn.
December 3, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Interesting theory.
It’s a very scary world right now and everyone will be watching what’s happening in #SouthKorea carefully: some in fear; some with curiosity….
It’s a very scary world right now and everyone will be watching what’s happening in #SouthKorea carefully: some in fear; some with curiosity….
This is a really interesting write-up that shines a light on the untold reality of South Korea. On seeing the breaking news, the line seems to be a simple deflection of ‘blame north Korea’
#SouthKorea #MartialLaw
#SouthKorea #MartialLaw
I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage.
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know
Last updated December 3, 10:09 AM South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know Heesoo Jang Assistant Professor of Media Law and Ethics Journalism Department, University of...
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December 3, 2024 at 4:13 PM
This is a really interesting write-up that shines a light on the untold reality of South Korea. On seeing the breaking news, the line seems to be a simple deflection of ‘blame north Korea’
#SouthKorea #MartialLaw
#SouthKorea #MartialLaw
Gregg Wallace defending being an absolute pest
#MasterTwat
#MasterTwat
a man wearing ear buds stands in front of a microphone and says " don t back down double down "
ALT: a man wearing ear buds stands in front of a microphone and says " don t back down double down "
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December 2, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Gregg Wallace defending being an absolute pest
#MasterTwat
#MasterTwat
Proper good feeling, that
I dug out my 1995 sticker album and we went through it together.
“Daddy, that player for Forest is called Haaland too?”
“That’s….erm…that’s Erling’s Dad”
🫣
I dug out my 1995 sticker album and we went through it together.
“Daddy, that player for Forest is called Haaland too?”
“That’s….erm…that’s Erling’s Dad”
🫣
November 24, 2024 at 9:57 AM
Proper good feeling, that
I dug out my 1995 sticker album and we went through it together.
“Daddy, that player for Forest is called Haaland too?”
“That’s….erm…that’s Erling’s Dad”
🫣
I dug out my 1995 sticker album and we went through it together.
“Daddy, that player for Forest is called Haaland too?”
“That’s….erm…that’s Erling’s Dad”
🫣
I’m really pleased that a compromise was reached to allow for her running again!
Saw Bluebird up on the Isle of Bute and also on the big return to the Ruskin museum.
Can’t wait to see her up and running again, especially home on Coniston 🤩 Well done to all involved
Saw Bluebird up on the Isle of Bute and also on the big return to the Ruskin museum.
Can’t wait to see her up and running again, especially home on Coniston 🤩 Well done to all involved
November 22, 2024 at 6:50 PM
I’m really pleased that a compromise was reached to allow for her running again!
Saw Bluebird up on the Isle of Bute and also on the big return to the Ruskin museum.
Can’t wait to see her up and running again, especially home on Coniston 🤩 Well done to all involved
Saw Bluebird up on the Isle of Bute and also on the big return to the Ruskin museum.
Can’t wait to see her up and running again, especially home on Coniston 🤩 Well done to all involved
This is such good news!
An unbelievable machine with the most fascinating history.
All that effort to painstakingly restore her, she deserves to be on the water- not left in a museum
@bluebirdk7.bsky.social #BluebirdK7 #BluebirdProject
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An unbelievable machine with the most fascinating history.
All that effort to painstakingly restore her, she deserves to be on the water- not left in a museum
@bluebirdk7.bsky.social #BluebirdK7 #BluebirdProject
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pilot for Bluebird's return to Coniston Water announced
Dave Warby, son of the late-water speed record holder Ken Warby, will be in the cockpit at Coniston.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 5:36 PM
This is such good news!
An unbelievable machine with the most fascinating history.
All that effort to painstakingly restore her, she deserves to be on the water- not left in a museum
@bluebirdk7.bsky.social #BluebirdK7 #BluebirdProject
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
An unbelievable machine with the most fascinating history.
All that effort to painstakingly restore her, she deserves to be on the water- not left in a museum
@bluebirdk7.bsky.social #BluebirdK7 #BluebirdProject
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I’m 6’4” and I am not the problem- a sea of idiots watching the gig through phones held aloft is the problem!! ✊🏼 #ComeAtMe!
I don't care if it's unfair, I don't care if it's physical discrimination. If you're over six foot, stand at the back of the gig, you're blocking so many people's view.
November 21, 2024 at 6:18 PM
I’m 6’4” and I am not the problem- a sea of idiots watching the gig through phones held aloft is the problem!! ✊🏼 #ComeAtMe!
Well as a country, the powers that be sabotaged themselves with Brexit but fail to acknowledge this.
They continue regardless in a state of ignorance thinking we are what we once were. One where we can call the shots at the international table and summon billionaires at will 🤪
They continue regardless in a state of ignorance thinking we are what we once were. One where we can call the shots at the international table and summon billionaires at will 🤪
November 20, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Well as a country, the powers that be sabotaged themselves with Brexit but fail to acknowledge this.
They continue regardless in a state of ignorance thinking we are what we once were. One where we can call the shots at the international table and summon billionaires at will 🤪
They continue regardless in a state of ignorance thinking we are what we once were. One where we can call the shots at the international table and summon billionaires at will 🤪
Thank you! 👌🏼
Less than a minute in and I felt an idiot for worrying about that bit!
Less than a minute in and I felt an idiot for worrying about that bit!
November 20, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Thank you! 👌🏼
Less than a minute in and I felt an idiot for worrying about that bit!
Less than a minute in and I felt an idiot for worrying about that bit!
The lesser-spouted facts.
Is a ‘farmer’ worth £60m whining because his DiddlySquat loophole has been shut the same as regular hard working farmers? No.
Nor is the reason behind their outrage.
#TaxTheRich
Is a ‘farmer’ worth £60m whining because his DiddlySquat loophole has been shut the same as regular hard working farmers? No.
Nor is the reason behind their outrage.
#TaxTheRich
A few facts about Labour's Budget and farmers.
November 20, 2024 at 9:50 AM
The lesser-spouted facts.
Is a ‘farmer’ worth £60m whining because his DiddlySquat loophole has been shut the same as regular hard working farmers? No.
Nor is the reason behind their outrage.
#TaxTheRich
Is a ‘farmer’ worth £60m whining because his DiddlySquat loophole has been shut the same as regular hard working farmers? No.
Nor is the reason behind their outrage.
#TaxTheRich
But, like so much else, it’s in a state having suffered 14yrs of suffocation and neglect.
This is why millionaires like Clarkson and Farage are masquerading amongst the genuine farmers. It’s distraction. It’s steering media attention away & stopping people looking at real problems and issues
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This is why millionaires like Clarkson and Farage are masquerading amongst the genuine farmers. It’s distraction. It’s steering media attention away & stopping people looking at real problems and issues
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November 20, 2024 at 9:43 AM
But, like so much else, it’s in a state having suffered 14yrs of suffocation and neglect.
This is why millionaires like Clarkson and Farage are masquerading amongst the genuine farmers. It’s distraction. It’s steering media attention away & stopping people looking at real problems and issues
(2🧵)
This is why millionaires like Clarkson and Farage are masquerading amongst the genuine farmers. It’s distraction. It’s steering media attention away & stopping people looking at real problems and issues
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