David Probably
David Probably
@davidbainbridge.bsky.social
Transport enthusiast, amateur radio, banjo, accordeon, dogs. British but living in Canada. Discovering North American history to separate from the myths.
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I have tariffed
the penguins
that are on
Heard Island

and which
you were probably
assuming
did not export goods

forgive me
they were taking advantage of us
so cunning
and so cold
April 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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We stand with our penguin friends
Defence Ministry: Shoreline defence force Gentoo’s prepare mortars. Our Navy Seals conduct clandestine training, and teach tactical camouflage and concealment to juveniles. We stand ready. Flippers Up.
April 4, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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Updated #Measles outbreak map in #Canada

Measles cases are now confirmed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.

Measles were eradicated in Canada in 1998, get your children vaccinated, stop listening to propaganda.

Link globalnews.ca/news/1108874...
March 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Thousands of people are ditching Tesla. Here’s one of them with a message you can see from space.

Location: Black Rock Sands, Wales, UK

Led By Donkeys is 100% funded by small donations.
March 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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A response hastily, as ever, written on a train #poem #poetry
March 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A lot of talk of libraries - here is one of my library poems - I will perform it at one or many of my library gigs in May and June - dates will be put up here Robinince.com #libraries
March 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Live from Bristol
March 2, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Just do it ... You aren't going to starve and there's a whole world outside the US to explore.

The best things in life are NOT American.

Make yourself a better life for your family.
Donald Trump is threatening our democratic right and values.
The boycott grows and goes international.
Everyone can play their part.
February 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Today Suella Braverman called homelessness a lifestyle choice.

This is hurtful and stigmatising. She should apologise and resign straight away.

Repost if you agree.
November 5, 2023 at 9:20 AM
Brexit and exceptionalism in action. Who won't be invited? www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...
November 1, 2023 at 2:01 PM
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As well-meaning publishers try to navigate the coming storm of state laws against diversity, I hope they'll consider Timothy Snyder's Rule #1 (from his slim book ON TYRANNY).
October 20, 2023 at 11:38 PM
Now I have landed on BlueSky and filled my feed with posts about Dolly, all I need to do is thank @feistywaters.bsky.social and deactivate that ghastly x thing. Done!
October 8, 2023 at 5:07 PM
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This is one of the best interviews I've read in some time. Morris is an incredible (and infuriating and aloof) filmmakers in the world. His thoughts about what documentary and interviewing are, is fascinating.

www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
October 8, 2023 at 4:13 PM
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What will it take until politicians start to act responsibly and adhere strictly to the Paris climate goals, agreed unanimously after many years of thorough discussion?
‘Gobsmackingly bananas’: scientists stunned by planet’s record September heat www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Gobsmackingly bananas’: scientists stunned by planet’s record September heat
The carbon emissions driving the climate crisis and rapid arrival of an El Niño event are to blame, researchers say
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2023 at 2:41 PM
All I know about Alberta comes from @feistywaters.bsky.social, @woodwarddotca.bsky.social and Dolly. That's quite enough apparently.
October 8, 2023 at 3:44 PM