Prolierthanthou
@davidwallen.bsky.social
Bit of a current affairs junkie, avid reader, fusser of random dogs and music mad.
Railway worker and rep.
Foodie
A bit left.
Railway worker and rep.
Foodie
A bit left.
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When someone says their country executes pedophiles and you respond by claiming that they are calling for the execution of Donald Trump, you are revealing that you know Donald Trump is a pedophile.
Thank you for you attention to this matter.
Thank you for you attention to this matter.
February 13, 2026 at 8:03 PM
When someone says their country executes pedophiles and you respond by claiming that they are calling for the execution of Donald Trump, you are revealing that you know Donald Trump is a pedophile.
Thank you for you attention to this matter.
Thank you for you attention to this matter.
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It's depressing that ministers ever thought this was proportionate, and disgusting that they haven't immediately accepted the judgement.
I expected such levels of knee-jerk stupidity from Braverman. But we voted Labour because we wanted better.
Be better.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
I expected such levels of knee-jerk stupidity from Braverman. But we voted Labour because we wanted better.
Be better.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
UK Palestine Action ban ruled unlawful, in humiliating blow for ministers
Thousands arrested for supporting group since proscription are now in legal limbo as Mahmood says she will appeal
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:51 PM
It's depressing that ministers ever thought this was proportionate, and disgusting that they haven't immediately accepted the judgement.
I expected such levels of knee-jerk stupidity from Braverman. But we voted Labour because we wanted better.
Be better.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
I expected such levels of knee-jerk stupidity from Braverman. But we voted Labour because we wanted better.
Be better.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Mahmood is appealing.
Oh god politically she's anything but
Oh god politically she's anything but
February 13, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Mahmood is appealing.
Oh god politically she's anything but
Oh god politically she's anything but
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This morning we will hear the result of the judicial review of the government's ban on Palestine Action, on the grounds that it's a "terrorist" organisation. An important moment, which could have a major influence on freedom of speech and association in this country.
February 13, 2026 at 9:09 AM
This morning we will hear the result of the judicial review of the government's ban on Palestine Action, on the grounds that it's a "terrorist" organisation. An important moment, which could have a major influence on freedom of speech and association in this country.
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27 years ago today, artist John Myatt was sentenced to a year in prison for conspiracy to defraud, after painting around 200 fake works, including Chagalls and Matisses over a period of eight years, which convinced buyers despite usually being rendered in household emulsion mixed with KY Jelly 🧵
February 13, 2026 at 9:22 AM
27 years ago today, artist John Myatt was sentenced to a year in prison for conspiracy to defraud, after painting around 200 fake works, including Chagalls and Matisses over a period of eight years, which convinced buyers despite usually being rendered in household emulsion mixed with KY Jelly 🧵
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I’ve managed to sort out The Times Magazine for this weekend:
February 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM
I’ve managed to sort out The Times Magazine for this weekend:
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The genocidal Israeli president says Israel has prevented intl journalists from entering Gaza because they don't want them to get hurt.
Meanwhile they've targeted and murdered hundreds of Palestinian journalists, along with shooting kids in the head & starving people to death.
Meanwhile they've targeted and murdered hundreds of Palestinian journalists, along with shooting kids in the head & starving people to death.
February 12, 2026 at 7:11 AM
The genocidal Israeli president says Israel has prevented intl journalists from entering Gaza because they don't want them to get hurt.
Meanwhile they've targeted and murdered hundreds of Palestinian journalists, along with shooting kids in the head & starving people to death.
Meanwhile they've targeted and murdered hundreds of Palestinian journalists, along with shooting kids in the head & starving people to death.
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I'm going to laugh so hard at the Bad Bunny hating Christian Nationalists if Jesus ever shows up for the Second Coming only speaking Aramaic.
February 12, 2026 at 3:14 AM
I'm going to laugh so hard at the Bad Bunny hating Christian Nationalists if Jesus ever shows up for the Second Coming only speaking Aramaic.
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Except that the baby giraffes are the entire future of a liveable planet
February 12, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Except that the baby giraffes are the entire future of a liveable planet
Marvellous
12 February, or – as it’s also known – 188th anniversary of the day Lady Hester Stanhope wrote to Queen Victoria in high dudgeon to say “Few things are more disgraceful and inimical to Royalty than giving commands without examining all their different bearings” 🧵
February 12, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Marvellous
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Ratcliffe is so horrible that he got me agreeing with Piers Morgan of all people.
February 11, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Ratcliffe is so horrible that he got me agreeing with Piers Morgan of all people.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Starlets petty fictionalised has wasted the huge majority gifted to him by the tories.
It's so sad watching this
Starlets petty fictionalised has wasted the huge majority gifted to him by the tories.
It's so sad watching this
Behold the incredible shrinking Starmer: the PM who promises more while giving less | Aditya Chakrabortty
It is not just this doomed government but the Labour party itself that is disappearing before our very eyes, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 8:05 AM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Starlets petty fictionalised has wasted the huge majority gifted to him by the tories.
It's so sad watching this
Starlets petty fictionalised has wasted the huge majority gifted to him by the tories.
It's so sad watching this
This evenings viewing was
February 12, 2026 at 12:43 AM
This evenings viewing was
Always look forward to a dose of Coates
It’s the 247th anniversary of Admiral Augustus Keppel being acquitted at a court martial, the natural outcome of which obviously was... yes, that’s right: the Honourable Charles James Fox, Member of Parliament for Westminster, got shitfaced and smashed windows in the Admiralty 🧵
February 11, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Always look forward to a dose of Coates
Quite
Will guests be drinking from the skulls of Palestinians on Palantir's AI generated kill lists?
February 11, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Quite
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It's disturbing to see how Gordon Brown has whitewashed his reasons for reappointing Mandelson, and his own role in eroding democracy. Mandelson's official business was similar to his unauthorised scheming with Epstein. Don't let them rewrite history.
My column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There is a lot of convenient amnesia about Peter Mandelson’s New Labour days. Let’s jog some memories | George Monbiot
Yes, he betrayed the national interest in his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein – but also in his sanctioned role as enabler of corporate power, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:21 AM
It's disturbing to see how Gordon Brown has whitewashed his reasons for reappointing Mandelson, and his own role in eroding democracy. Mandelson's official business was similar to his unauthorised scheming with Epstein. Don't let them rewrite history.
My column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I run a free online event on Wednesday evenings explaining important political developments affecting the NHS. Why? Because most media outlets are complicit with dreadful stuff politicians are up to, so I cut through the noise💥
Sign up here to be invited:https://jujuliagrace.substack.com
Sign up here to be invited:https://jujuliagrace.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:15 PM
I run a free online event on Wednesday evenings explaining important political developments affecting the NHS. Why? Because most media outlets are complicit with dreadful stuff politicians are up to, so I cut through the noise💥
Sign up here to be invited:https://jujuliagrace.substack.com
Sign up here to be invited:https://jujuliagrace.substack.com
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Gen A.I. barons want us talkinge alone on our phones to a demon thei created, and not goinge places and being wyth each othir yn art and joy and communitye. Thei want cinemas to shut downe and broadwaye to go darke. Thei want wryteres to stop writinge. Thei want to build hell and have us pay for it.
February 11, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Gen A.I. barons want us talkinge alone on our phones to a demon thei created, and not goinge places and being wyth each othir yn art and joy and communitye. Thei want cinemas to shut downe and broadwaye to go darke. Thei want wryteres to stop writinge. Thei want to build hell and have us pay for it.
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A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 AM
A dresser inside a museum in New York City has been discovered as a secret stop on the Underground Railroad — the first of its kind discovered in Manhattan in over 100 years
Nailed it again
Peter Mandelson's official role in Gordon Brown's government was actually not that far away from his unauthorised dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. This week's column digs up some inconvenient truths and suggests the problem is much deeper than we're told.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
There is a lot of convenient amnesia about Peter Mandelson’s New Labour days. Let’s jog some memories | George Monbiot
Yes, he betrayed the national interest in his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein – but also in his sanctioned role as enabler of corporate power, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:05 AM
Nailed it again
Heh heh heh
Ah that great political commentator Isab El Oakeshott .. Dubai Barbie…
Wonder how her Arabic is coming along ? ‘immigrants should learn the language of the country they migrate to‘ said she.
Wonder how her Arabic is coming along ? ‘immigrants should learn the language of the country they migrate to‘ said she.
February 10, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Heh heh heh
Late night shipping for one thing means you bump into reduced goods and this is why I'm eating roast lamb at 9.30 pm
February 10, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Late night shipping for one thing means you bump into reduced goods and this is why I'm eating roast lamb at 9.30 pm
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I changed the audio
February 10, 2026 at 5:29 PM
I changed the audio
🤣
Oh, dear. When careless punctuation reveals the truth.
February 10, 2026 at 9:26 PM
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Tell me its raining without saying its raining
February 10, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Tell me its raining without saying its raining