David Lynch
@dlynch.bsky.social
Gentleman, scholar, acrobat.
Frequently opinionated, occasionally right.
Opinions are mine, obvs, but should be yours too.
Frequently opinionated, occasionally right.
Opinions are mine, obvs, but should be yours too.
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David Lynch
@dlynch.bsky.social
· Apr 21
Roots of Fascism compared:
1930s Germany: Shattering defeat in WWI, ruinous financial reparations and loss of territory imposed at Treaty of Versailles, hyperinflation, Great Depression, mass unemployment, economic and political collapse of Weimar Republic
2020s USA: Egg prices a bit high
1930s Germany: Shattering defeat in WWI, ruinous financial reparations and loss of territory imposed at Treaty of Versailles, hyperinflation, Great Depression, mass unemployment, economic and political collapse of Weimar Republic
2020s USA: Egg prices a bit high
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It’s worth mentioning, though it’s been said repeatedly: the Lizzie Line carries 1/6th of UK daily rail passengers (not including the Tube) and has already paid off its entire costs.
And if HS2 had been committed to, without plans being tweaked every 5 minutes, Phase 1 would be opening next year.
And if HS2 had been committed to, without plans being tweaked every 5 minutes, Phase 1 would be opening next year.
Worked example of the crippling effects or Treasury brain here
Elizabeth Line would ‘never’ be built, Michael Portillo wrote when urging cancellation
Former Treasury minister warned that Crossrail London link was too costly and unnecessary, newly released papers show
www.ft.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
It’s worth mentioning, though it’s been said repeatedly: the Lizzie Line carries 1/6th of UK daily rail passengers (not including the Tube) and has already paid off its entire costs.
And if HS2 had been committed to, without plans being tweaked every 5 minutes, Phase 1 would be opening next year.
And if HS2 had been committed to, without plans being tweaked every 5 minutes, Phase 1 would be opening next year.
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It was pretty obvious to anyone with half a brain that ruling against Begum in this case could lead to governments using the power to deprive people of their citizenship in irresponsible and openly political ways. The UKSC either not realising that or choosing to ignore it was pure fecklessness
December 29, 2025 at 12:41 PM
It was pretty obvious to anyone with half a brain that ruling against Begum in this case could lead to governments using the power to deprive people of their citizenship in irresponsible and openly political ways. The UKSC either not realising that or choosing to ignore it was pure fecklessness
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If the Supreme Court can't bring itself to take into consideration lofty principles about civil liberties or the potential ramifications of allowing the government to stretch the letter of the law to its limits when it makes decisions, then what is the point of it?
December 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM
If the Supreme Court can't bring itself to take into consideration lofty principles about civil liberties or the potential ramifications of allowing the government to stretch the letter of the law to its limits when it makes decisions, then what is the point of it?
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The Begum was a dreadfully cynical piece of politicking by the last government (and Sajid Javid in particular), but it is also one of the Supreme Court's most disgraceful decisions. A pretty dangerous precedent was set on the basis of what was essentially a technicality
Shamima Begum was the beginning of something in so many ways, one of which was 'the last government's inability to just do its job properly (in this case by passing legislation that would have allowed it to prosecute her here at home) and instead going 'no option but to undermine all our rights'.
There should be literally no circumstances, ever, where citizenship is can be revoked. If you literally sign up to fight for an opposing army in a war, then we should prosecute you for treason not revoke citizenship
December 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The Begum was a dreadfully cynical piece of politicking by the last government (and Sajid Javid in particular), but it is also one of the Supreme Court's most disgraceful decisions. A pretty dangerous precedent was set on the basis of what was essentially a technicality
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Every single news and anchor should talk about this.
Where is our credibility? Does it matter anymore?
Where is our credibility? Does it matter anymore?
December 28, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Every single news and anchor should talk about this.
Where is our credibility? Does it matter anymore?
Where is our credibility? Does it matter anymore?
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No one has ever been able to adequately explain what Putin is meant to have thought NATO expansion would threaten him with, apart from limiting his expansionist ambitions.
"He was worried they'd invade Russia."
No he wasn't.
He just wasn't.
That's not a thing anyone thought might happen.
"He was worried they'd invade Russia."
No he wasn't.
He just wasn't.
That's not a thing anyone thought might happen.
this is the simple answer to people who keep saying NATO expansion matters. Sure, it matters because it presented an obstacle to Russian imperial ambitions. Putin didn't invade because he hated NATO expansion, he hated NATO expansion because he wanted to invade
December 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
No one has ever been able to adequately explain what Putin is meant to have thought NATO expansion would threaten him with, apart from limiting his expansionist ambitions.
"He was worried they'd invade Russia."
No he wasn't.
He just wasn't.
That's not a thing anyone thought might happen.
"He was worried they'd invade Russia."
No he wasn't.
He just wasn't.
That's not a thing anyone thought might happen.
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Please help make this happen
December 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Please help make this happen
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I know she's contentious but it's amazing the amount of stuff people make up about a woman who has been openly funding just this for practically her entire life after success. The temptation to lie about your ideological enemies needs to be resisted. It's still harmful even if it's for the cause.
December 27, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I know she's contentious but it's amazing the amount of stuff people make up about a woman who has been openly funding just this for practically her entire life after success. The temptation to lie about your ideological enemies needs to be resisted. It's still harmful even if it's for the cause.
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Happy Foxing Day everyone! My kids are beside themselves with excitement, and have been up since 4:30am, blocking uppity women who won't agree with them.
Me, I'm just looking forward to the traditional singing of 'O kimono, ye faithful'
Me, I'm just looking forward to the traditional singing of 'O kimono, ye faithful'
December 26, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Happy Foxing Day everyone! My kids are beside themselves with excitement, and have been up since 4:30am, blocking uppity women who won't agree with them.
Me, I'm just looking forward to the traditional singing of 'O kimono, ye faithful'
Me, I'm just looking forward to the traditional singing of 'O kimono, ye faithful'
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What dangerous nonsense. Stop encouraging suicide ideation.
Puberty blockers ARE extreme harm to children with gender confusion. PB's stop the healthy development & puberty of children & set them on a path to cross sex hormones, sterility & loss of sexual function.
Absolutely barbaric.
Puberty blockers ARE extreme harm to children with gender confusion. PB's stop the healthy development & puberty of children & set them on a path to cross sex hormones, sterility & loss of sexual function.
Absolutely barbaric.
‘Some will take their own lives’: Puberty blocker bans in Queensland and NZ risk extreme harm to trans youth, UK expert warns
‘Some will take their own lives’: Puberty blocker bans in Queensland and NZ risk extreme harm to trans youth, UK expert warns
Sociologist who surveyed effect of 2024 UK ban says denial of gender-affirming care has left trans and non-binary children in ‘abject misery and severe distress’
A sociologist who surveyed more than 100 young transgender people and their parents following a puberty blocker ban in the UK has warned similar bans in Australia and New Zealand will lead to youth suicides.
Dr Natacha Kennedy from Goldsmiths, University of London, analysed the impact of the UK ban that was first implemented in March 2024, and extended indefinitely last December. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
What dangerous nonsense. Stop encouraging suicide ideation.
Puberty blockers ARE extreme harm to children with gender confusion. PB's stop the healthy development & puberty of children & set them on a path to cross sex hormones, sterility & loss of sexual function.
Absolutely barbaric.
Puberty blockers ARE extreme harm to children with gender confusion. PB's stop the healthy development & puberty of children & set them on a path to cross sex hormones, sterility & loss of sexual function.
Absolutely barbaric.
Trump is a child rapist, pass it on.
December 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Trump is a child rapist, pass it on.
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The US is not our friend.
The United States is waging a hybrid war against Europe, trying to scare, divide, and weaken us while also pushing for regime change.
This is unacceptable and requires a response.
Let’s sanction Elon Musk!
This is unacceptable and requires a response.
Let’s sanction Elon Musk!
December 24, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The US is not our friend.
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Free speech latest...
Stephen Miller wants everyone at 60 Minutes who “engaged in this revolt” (aka told the truth) fired
December 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Free speech latest...
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Kate Manne has the full transcript here:
katemanne.substack.com/p/the-actual...
katemanne.substack.com/p/the-actual...
The Actual Conspiracy Theory Surrounding Trump and Epstein
It’s not what you think it is.
katemanne.substack.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Kate Manne has the full transcript here:
katemanne.substack.com/p/the-actual...
katemanne.substack.com/p/the-actual...
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Harsh but fair. (Source: www.ft.com/content/11a8...)
December 24, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Harsh but fair. (Source: www.ft.com/content/11a8...)
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Keir Starmer (2020) dropping some truth bombs, so time for the annual count of PM u-turns. Please put your favourites below.
December 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Keir Starmer (2020) dropping some truth bombs, so time for the annual count of PM u-turns. Please put your favourites below.
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Story from Joolz Denby over on Facebook. A bad day at TotP in 1985 with New Model Army, and Chris Rea suddenly appearing and being compassionate and gernerally decent.
December 23, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Story from Joolz Denby over on Facebook. A bad day at TotP in 1985 with New Model Army, and Chris Rea suddenly appearing and being compassionate and gernerally decent.
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There are no end of stupid decisions made by this government but this is in the top five.
December 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
There are no end of stupid decisions made by this government but this is in the top five.
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The Axis of Late Trains.
December 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The Axis of Late Trains.
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Quite the chart. www.ft.com/content/30a4...
December 20, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Quite the chart. www.ft.com/content/30a4...