Daveybot
@daveybot.bsky.social
Lighting design at Speirs Major. Occasional photography all over the place.
Pithy commentary best left here, I expect.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
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NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
Voters Ousted This Pennsylvania Sheriff After He Signed Up to Collaborate With ICE - Bolts
A populous, swing county replaced its GOP sheriff on Tuesday after months of controversy over his joining ICE’s 287(g) program. The Democratic winner promises he’ll end the contract.
boltsmag.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NEW: Dems easily flipped the sheriff's office in Pennsylvania's Bucks County, a big swing county in the Philly suburbs.
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
So? The incumbent GOP sheriff had contracted with ICE. His Dem challenger promised to end the contract.
Now he wants other swing-state Dems to look at his victory as a lesson:
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The job adverts for EHRC Commissioners (4 posts) are finally out.
Deadline: 1st December.
If you, or anyone you know, feels brave enough to apply, please do consider putting in an application!
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9026?b...
Deadline: 1st December.
If you, or anyone you know, feels brave enough to apply, please do consider putting in an application!
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9026?b...
November 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The job adverts for EHRC Commissioners (4 posts) are finally out.
Deadline: 1st December.
If you, or anyone you know, feels brave enough to apply, please do consider putting in an application!
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9026?b...
Deadline: 1st December.
If you, or anyone you know, feels brave enough to apply, please do consider putting in an application!
apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/9026?b...
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this is traditionally the day when I discuss how close we are, and we KNOW that we are, to the entire of Palace of Westminster just spontaneously going up in flames
again
again
November 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
this is traditionally the day when I discuss how close we are, and we KNOW that we are, to the entire of Palace of Westminster just spontaneously going up in flames
again
again
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just want to remind everyone again that zohran is the one cis candidate i am aware of that had his platform on trans rights written by trans people. i think that matters
Zohran at the rally for trans youth on february 8 ❣️ he was polling single digits.
November 5, 2025 at 3:41 AM
just want to remind everyone again that zohran is the one cis candidate i am aware of that had his platform on trans rights written by trans people. i think that matters
@kermodeandmayo.bsky.social I'm sure many have raised it, but I only just learned that the new NYC mayor was the musical director for pod favourite Queen Of Katwe!
He's probably the only NYC mayor who's made a rap video starring Madhur Jaffrey, too, now I think of it. Unless Dinkins had one?
He's probably the only NYC mayor who's made a rap video starring Madhur Jaffrey, too, now I think of it. Unless Dinkins had one?
November 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
@kermodeandmayo.bsky.social I'm sure many have raised it, but I only just learned that the new NYC mayor was the musical director for pod favourite Queen Of Katwe!
He's probably the only NYC mayor who's made a rap video starring Madhur Jaffrey, too, now I think of it. Unless Dinkins had one?
He's probably the only NYC mayor who's made a rap video starring Madhur Jaffrey, too, now I think of it. Unless Dinkins had one?
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Interesting that the judge notes that it is a "political belief" Robinson holds and then proceeds to call it a "protected characteristic". Even though political beliefs are not in fact protected characteristics under the Equality Act – only philosophical ones are. Somewhat gives the game away.
I suppose it was only a matter of time, once judges decided that transphobia was protected under the Equality Act, before they decided that full blown fascism was (www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crim...).
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Interesting that the judge notes that it is a "political belief" Robinson holds and then proceeds to call it a "protected characteristic". Even though political beliefs are not in fact protected characteristics under the Equality Act – only philosophical ones are. Somewhat gives the game away.
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I still love pointing this out every so often.
August 19, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I still love pointing this out every so often.
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As @tedgrunewald.bsky.social noted, the Vitrolite in the White House bathroom was irreplaceable. As @pipedreaming.bsky.social noted, the Flushometer toilet had a lot more flush than the Kohler that replaced it. I complain about the marble floor and lack of grab bars, which make it a deathtrap.
The White House bathroom renovation is a horrifying mess
It's a cheap and ugly deathtrap of a bathroom.
lloydalter.substack.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
As @tedgrunewald.bsky.social noted, the Vitrolite in the White House bathroom was irreplaceable. As @pipedreaming.bsky.social noted, the Flushometer toilet had a lot more flush than the Kohler that replaced it. I complain about the marble floor and lack of grab bars, which make it a deathtrap.
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AJ Small Projects 2026 is now open for entries
AJ Small Projects 2026 is now open for entries
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:13 AM
AJ Small Projects 2026 is now open for entries
I mean I suspect they could easily beat us at many, many other sports - including soccer, possibly! - but, still, from the land of your poor mother: Fuck you, Trump.
November 1, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I mean I suspect they could easily beat us at many, many other sports - including soccer, possibly! - but, still, from the land of your poor mother: Fuck you, Trump.
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Here's my longer than usual Letterboxd review, which connects Ghostwatch with Paul Daniels faking his own death, Alexei Sayle's Stuff, and The Day Today:
letterboxd.com/rayray67/fil...
letterboxd.com/rayray67/fil...
November 1, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Here's my longer than usual Letterboxd review, which connects Ghostwatch with Paul Daniels faking his own death, Alexei Sayle's Stuff, and The Day Today:
letterboxd.com/rayray67/fil...
letterboxd.com/rayray67/fil...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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This is grim.
It’s also less than Wes Streeting and Labour have implemented in the U.K.
There is no room for smugness on this from us:
It’s also less than Wes Streeting and Labour have implemented in the U.K.
There is no room for smugness on this from us:
The Trump administration will soon be releasing two Medicaid rules that would ban medicaid funding for gender affirming care for trans youth and any Medicaid reimbursements to any organization that provides care to trans youth. This would be a de facto national ban
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.
www.npr.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
This is grim.
It’s also less than Wes Streeting and Labour have implemented in the U.K.
There is no room for smugness on this from us:
It’s also less than Wes Streeting and Labour have implemented in the U.K.
There is no room for smugness on this from us:
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Is Kermit River? I would watch the hell out of this
Hear me out Slow Horses but Muppets, Jackson Lamb the only human
October 27, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Is Kermit River? I would watch the hell out of this
Werner Herzog and Jonathan Meades.
Who would you choose to host Strictly?
October 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Werner Herzog and Jonathan Meades.
Pretty sure my mum would have been kicked out under this policy.
Katie Lam has made a video - focusing on not giving new ILR grants to people who don't have it
But quietly including the Conservative proposal to be the first government since Idi Amin in 1972 to revoke the permanent leave to remain, then expel: she underplays to what extent
x.com/Katie_Lam_MP...
But quietly including the Conservative proposal to be the first government since Idi Amin in 1972 to revoke the permanent leave to remain, then expel: she underplays to what extent
x.com/Katie_Lam_MP...
x.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Pretty sure my mum would have been kicked out under this policy.
If what he meant by this was that he proposed removing phones from the Bayswater Group then I could possibly get behind it.
But it's more likely I think he should get in the damn sea.
But it's more likely I think he should get in the damn sea.
We'll continue our Safer Phones campaign - and join with Phone Free Education, Smartphone Free Childhood, and other campaigners to make it happen in Kensington & Bayswater. (2/2)
October 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
If what he meant by this was that he proposed removing phones from the Bayswater Group then I could possibly get behind it.
But it's more likely I think he should get in the damn sea.
But it's more likely I think he should get in the damn sea.
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Almost 60,000 women have signed this petition by @nionwomen.bsky.social women to say that the transphobes do not speak for them. Meanwhile the Daily Express front-pages seven transphobes, falsely claiming that they “represent women”. If they do not represent you. Please sign.
notinourname.org.uk
notinourname.org.uk
October 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Almost 60,000 women have signed this petition by @nionwomen.bsky.social women to say that the transphobes do not speak for them. Meanwhile the Daily Express front-pages seven transphobes, falsely claiming that they “represent women”. If they do not represent you. Please sign.
notinourname.org.uk
notinourname.org.uk
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Camping out on stage at #CheltLitFest with the seven pairs of shoes I wore out while walking 11,000 km for #ThePerimeterBook. The rainstorm last night added just the right soundtrack to my talk! 📖 is.gd/P2BW67
October 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Camping out on stage at #CheltLitFest with the seven pairs of shoes I wore out while walking 11,000 km for #ThePerimeterBook. The rainstorm last night added just the right soundtrack to my talk! 📖 is.gd/P2BW67
Stepping outside for fifteen minutes during lunch is always good for my mind, I'm sure, but it's also a very helpful reminder that I'm pretty damn lucky to live next to this.
#Edinburgh #Photography #Haze
#Edinburgh #Photography #Haze
October 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Stepping outside for fifteen minutes during lunch is always good for my mind, I'm sure, but it's also a very helpful reminder that I'm pretty damn lucky to live next to this.
#Edinburgh #Photography #Haze
#Edinburgh #Photography #Haze
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Okay. Now do poppies.
BBC reporters cannot wear Black Lives Matter T-shirts in newsroom, says Tim Davie
BBC reporters cannot wear Black Lives Matter T-shirts in newsroom, says Tim Davie
Director general says it is inappropriate for a journalist who may be covering that issue ‘to be campaigning in that way’
BBC journalists cannot wear T-shirts in the newsroom supporting the anti-racist movement Black Lives Matter, the corporation’s director general Tim Davie has said.
Davie said the BBC stood against racism but it was “not appropriate for a journalist who may be covering that issue to be campaigning in that way. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Okay. Now do poppies.
Not fine one of these in a while…
#Edinburgh folk, (and anyone else I suppose): can you recognise the location from its clutter?
#Edinburgh folk, (and anyone else I suppose): can you recognise the location from its clutter?
October 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Not fine one of these in a while…
#Edinburgh folk, (and anyone else I suppose): can you recognise the location from its clutter?
#Edinburgh folk, (and anyone else I suppose): can you recognise the location from its clutter?