Ed Wilson
@eddwilson.bsky.social
Lefty liberal by temperament, exasperated by experience.
Not strictly qualified for most arguments, but I do read a lot.
Stockport, UK
Not strictly qualified for most arguments, but I do read a lot.
Stockport, UK
Reposted by Ed Wilson
Trump’s White House has a webpage about January 6, 2021.
Its distorted narrative is filled with lies and falsely claims:
“In truth, it was the Democrats who staged the real insurrection by certifying a fraud-ridden election, ignoring widespread irregularities, and weaponizing federal agencies…”
Its distorted narrative is filled with lies and falsely claims:
“In truth, it was the Democrats who staged the real insurrection by certifying a fraud-ridden election, ignoring widespread irregularities, and weaponizing federal agencies…”
January 6: A Date Which Will Live in Infamy
Discover the real January 6 story: peaceful protest turned tragedy, Deep State entrapment, media deception, and President Trump's triumphant pardons restoring justice to patriotic Americans.
www.whitehouse.gov
January 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Trump’s White House has a webpage about January 6, 2021.
Its distorted narrative is filled with lies and falsely claims:
“In truth, it was the Democrats who staged the real insurrection by certifying a fraud-ridden election, ignoring widespread irregularities, and weaponizing federal agencies…”
Its distorted narrative is filled with lies and falsely claims:
“In truth, it was the Democrats who staged the real insurrection by certifying a fraud-ridden election, ignoring widespread irregularities, and weaponizing federal agencies…”
BREAKING: UK and France sign formal declaration of intent to put boots on ground in Ukraine in event of peace deal with Russia.
They would "operate on Ukrainian soil, securing Ukraine’s skies and seas and building an armed forces fit for the future".
They would "operate on Ukrainian soil, securing Ukraine’s skies and seas and building an armed forces fit for the future".
January 6, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Reposted by Ed Wilson
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January 6, 2026 at 6:12 PM
For sale. Buy both or one of. Serious offers only. Message me. edgar.broughton1@btinternet.com
@orlajoelsen.bsky.social: ‘ #Greenland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs:
Naalakkersuisut (Government of Greenland) and the #Danish Government have approached the #U.S. Department of State with a request for an early ministerial meeting’ 1/
Naalakkersuisut (Government of Greenland) and the #Danish Government have approached the #U.S. Department of State with a request for an early ministerial meeting’ 1/
January 6, 2026 at 6:36 PM
BBC Verify and BBC Persian have verified over 100 videos in more than 50 towns and cities during 10 days of nationwide protests in Iran, showing that the demonstrations have now spread to the majority of Iran's provinces.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Iran anti-government protests spread to majority of provinces, videos show
Videos show that unrest has spread to more than 50 towns and cities, including pro-government heartlands.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM
“Palantir, a technology company with close ties to the Trump administration has cemented its role analyzing data for the U.K.’s military — despite an ongoing standoff between the two governments over trade and digital regulations.”
www.politico.eu/article/pala...
www.politico.eu/article/pala...
Palantir lands biggest ever UK defense deal
The £240 million contract with the Ministry of Defence has renewed a debate about Britain’s dependence on American technology.
www.politico.eu
January 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
There's an island which is split between Greenland and Canada, just to pique Trump's interest a bit more.
blogs.loc.gov/law/2022/06/...
#R4Today
blogs.loc.gov/law/2022/06/...
#R4Today
The Hans Island “Peace” Agreement between Canada, Denmark, and Greenland | In Custodia Legis
This blog post describes the 2022 agreement between Canada and Denmark concerning the territory of Greenland.
blogs.loc.gov
January 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The U.K. deputy prime minister and U.S. vice president meet at a particularly sensitive time for U.S.-U.K. relations.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-d...
#BBCPM
www.politico.eu/article/uk-d...
#BBCPM
UK’s David Lammy to meet JD Vance as Ukraine talks inch forward
The U.K. deputy prime minister and U.S. vice president meet at a particularly sensitive time for U.S.-U.K. relations.
www.politico.eu
January 6, 2026 at 6:04 PM
The U.K. deputy prime minister and U.S. vice president meet at a particularly sensitive time for U.S.-U.K. relations.
www.politico.eu/article/uk-d...
#BBCPM
www.politico.eu/article/uk-d...
#BBCPM
Is this what Trump meant when he said we are "running" Venezuela?
Venezuela’s government is arresting journalists and sending paramilitary forces to suppress anyone who is too happy about Maduro's removal
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January 6, 2026 at 5:52 PM
When has the US engaged in imperialism?
We don't count Trump's favourite, President McKinley, and his annexations of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, and American Samoa?
#BBCPM
We don't count Trump's favourite, President McKinley, and his annexations of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, and American Samoa?
#BBCPM
KERNEN: Europeans are talking about it almost being like Vladimir Putin and Ukraine.
JEFF LANDRY: I disagree. When has the United States engaged in imperialism? Never. Europe has engaged in imperialism. The reason the Danish have Greenland is because of imperialism.
JEFF LANDRY: I disagree. When has the United States engaged in imperialism? Never. Europe has engaged in imperialism. The reason the Danish have Greenland is because of imperialism.
January 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM
When has the US engaged in imperialism?
We don't count Trump's favourite, President McKinley, and his annexations of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, and American Samoa?
#BBCPM
We don't count Trump's favourite, President McKinley, and his annexations of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, and American Samoa?
#BBCPM
The government set up 7 new public inquiries in 2025
Which means as we start 2026 there are 27 public inquiries currently underway (21 statutory inquiries)
This is a huge number, at the start of 2016 there were only 10 public inquiries ongoing
Which means as we start 2026 there are 27 public inquiries currently underway (21 statutory inquiries)
This is a huge number, at the start of 2016 there were only 10 public inquiries ongoing
January 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Kaine tells me that if the War Powers Act fails, they will include measures in the Defense Appropriations Act to block money for military actions not authorized by Congress
January 6, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Reposted by Ed Wilson
Astonishing comment from the Criminal
Cases Review Comm to the business select committee earlier (as part of a discussion of their review into Post Office Capture-related convictions): the Horizon system was deployed earlier than was thought so at least one Capture case is in fact a Horizon case (!)
Cases Review Comm to the business select committee earlier (as part of a discussion of their review into Post Office Capture-related convictions): the Horizon system was deployed earlier than was thought so at least one Capture case is in fact a Horizon case (!)
January 6, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Astonishing comment from the Criminal
Cases Review Comm to the business select committee earlier (as part of a discussion of their review into Post Office Capture-related convictions): the Horizon system was deployed earlier than was thought so at least one Capture case is in fact a Horizon case (!)
Cases Review Comm to the business select committee earlier (as part of a discussion of their review into Post Office Capture-related convictions): the Horizon system was deployed earlier than was thought so at least one Capture case is in fact a Horizon case (!)
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Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr.
Scientific American has published a guide to the EVIDENCE-BASED vaccine recommendations in place BEFORE ACIP members were removed by the administration.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-...
Vaccination schedules on the CDC website have already started changing under RFK Jr.
Scientific American has published a guide to the EVIDENCE-BASED vaccine recommendations in place BEFORE ACIP members were removed by the administration.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-...
Here’s Your Cheat Sheet for Vaccine Recommendations Backed by Science
These graphics will guide you through science-based vaccine guidelines for children and adults
www.scientificamerican.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
January 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Meta delays global rollout of Ray-Ban Display glasses on strong US demand, supply squeeze reut.rs/45HoW70
Meta delays global rollout of Ray-Ban Display glasses on strong US demand, supply squeeze
Meta said on Tuesday it has decided to pause international expansion of its Ray-Ban Display glasses due to short supply and strong demand in the United States.
reut.rs
January 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Common Republican argument for the attack on Caracas: This was a law enforcement exercise with armed backup to protect the various officers.
(Because the US considers that its domestic law applies across the world.)
Trump "running Venezuela" rather goes against that argument.
#BBCPM
(Because the US considers that its domestic law applies across the world.)
Trump "running Venezuela" rather goes against that argument.
#BBCPM
January 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Common Republican argument for the attack on Caracas: This was a law enforcement exercise with armed backup to protect the various officers.
(Because the US considers that its domestic law applies across the world.)
Trump "running Venezuela" rather goes against that argument.
#BBCPM
(Because the US considers that its domestic law applies across the world.)
Trump "running Venezuela" rather goes against that argument.
#BBCPM
Concisely put on #newsnight - Trump wants a place in history as a president who expanded US territory.
See also:
"The United States will once again consider itself a growing nation — one that increases our wealth, expands our territory..."
www.whitehouse.gov/remarks/2025...
#BBCPM
See also:
"The United States will once again consider itself a growing nation — one that increases our wealth, expands our territory..."
www.whitehouse.gov/remarks/2025...
#BBCPM
January 6, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Concisely put on #newsnight - Trump wants a place in history as a president who expanded US territory.
See also:
"The United States will once again consider itself a growing nation — one that increases our wealth, expands our territory..."
www.whitehouse.gov/remarks/2025...
#BBCPM
See also:
"The United States will once again consider itself a growing nation — one that increases our wealth, expands our territory..."
www.whitehouse.gov/remarks/2025...
#BBCPM
My Seat Model:
PLC: 39
RFM: 30
LAB: 11
CON: 10
GRN: 4
LDM: 2
49 Needed for a Majority (PLC+LAB = 50).
PLC: 39
RFM: 30
LAB: 11
CON: 10
GRN: 4
LDM: 2
49 Needed for a Majority (PLC+LAB = 50).
January 6, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Liz Kendall, today: platforms must prevent such content from appearing online and act swiftly to remove it if it does.
Starmer, 18 Dec: We’re banning apps that create deepfakes.
Ruth Anderson, yesterday in the Lords: The government uses an audience-first approach
#BBCPM
Starmer, 18 Dec: We’re banning apps that create deepfakes.
Ruth Anderson, yesterday in the Lords: The government uses an audience-first approach
#BBCPM
Liz Kendall says Elon Musk’s X must urgently deal with ‘appalling’ sexualised deepfake content produced by Grok AI - UK politics live
Science secretary says the deepfake content being produced on the platform is ‘unacceptable in decent society’
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Liz Kendall, today: platforms must prevent such content from appearing online and act swiftly to remove it if it does.
Starmer, 18 Dec: We’re banning apps that create deepfakes.
Ruth Anderson, yesterday in the Lords: The government uses an audience-first approach
#BBCPM
Starmer, 18 Dec: We’re banning apps that create deepfakes.
Ruth Anderson, yesterday in the Lords: The government uses an audience-first approach
#BBCPM
Reposted by Ed Wilson
