Elkeblom
@ellyblom.bsky.social
Just muddling along.
Banner: The Conjuror by Hieronymus Bosh (1502) - an allegory for our time.
Banner: The Conjuror by Hieronymus Bosh (1502) - an allegory for our time.
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Elkeblom
@ellyblom.bsky.social
· Sep 3
Jamie Raskin, "They only want to protect free speech that they agree with"
JR then demolishes Farage, ending with
"You might want to think twice before you let Nigel Farage Make Britain Great Again"
JR then demolishes Farage, ending with
"You might want to think twice before you let Nigel Farage Make Britain Great Again"
Wow. Just wow.
Thank you Mr Raskin.
But why did we have to wait for an American politician to skewer him?
Where is the scrutiny for repellent selfserving windbag Farage on this side of the pond?
Thank you Mr Raskin.
But why did we have to wait for an American politician to skewer him?
Where is the scrutiny for repellent selfserving windbag Farage on this side of the pond?
A national embarrassment.
And a complete and utter affront to justice.
We need accountability.
For the law to be respected, justice needs to be seen to be done.
And a complete and utter affront to justice.
We need accountability.
For the law to be respected, justice needs to be seen to be done.
"We are hearing the administration say they intend to investigate various Dems who were friends with Epstein. I beg you President Trump -- please stop making this political. It is not about you. Show some class. I voted for you, but your behavior on this issue has been a national embarrassment."
November 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
A national embarrassment.
And a complete and utter affront to justice.
We need accountability.
For the law to be respected, justice needs to be seen to be done.
And a complete and utter affront to justice.
We need accountability.
For the law to be respected, justice needs to be seen to be done.
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Another day - another pogrom. Dozens of settlers attacked two villagers, torching houses and vehicles. This happens daily now.
November 17, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Another day - another pogrom. Dozens of settlers attacked two villagers, torching houses and vehicles. This happens daily now.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Civilised democracy at work.
At least 98 Palestinians have died in custody since October 2023, Israeli data shows www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
At least 98 Palestinians have died in custody since October 2023, Israeli data shows www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
At least 98 Palestinians have died in custody since October 2023, Israeli data shows
Exclusive: Real toll likely substantially higher as hundreds of detainees from Gaza are missing, says NGO Physicians for Human Rights
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Civilised democracy at work.
At least 98 Palestinians have died in custody since October 2023, Israeli data shows www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
At least 98 Palestinians have died in custody since October 2023, Israeli data shows www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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This is good news
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Powerful new antibiotic that can kill superbugs discovered in soil bacteria
Surprise discovery could pave the way for new treatments against drug-resistant infections.
www.nature.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
This is good news
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Hear, hear.
Once again @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social hits the nail on the head.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
Once again @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social hits the nail on the head.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
'It's Time for a Debate About Who Owns Our Media' Says Leader of the UK's Trade Union Movement
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Hear, hear.
Once again @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social hits the nail on the head.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
Once again @paulnowaktuc.bsky.social hits the nail on the head.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
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NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
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Help to Buy has been a politically popular policy to support first-time buyers. Could it make a comeback in the upcoming Budget?
Paul Cheshire hopes not - it simply fuels house prices. The only beneficiaries are those whose fortunes are linked to the share price of building companies.
Paul Cheshire hopes not - it simply fuels house prices. The only beneficiaries are those whose fortunes are linked to the share price of building companies.
November 13, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Help to Buy has been a politically popular policy to support first-time buyers. Could it make a comeback in the upcoming Budget?
Paul Cheshire hopes not - it simply fuels house prices. The only beneficiaries are those whose fortunes are linked to the share price of building companies.
Paul Cheshire hopes not - it simply fuels house prices. The only beneficiaries are those whose fortunes are linked to the share price of building companies.
But, but, but... It all started on Oct7, didn't it??
30 years ago Spitting Image dared to broadcast the truth about Israel.
Now no one dares.
Now no one dares.
November 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM
But, but, but... It all started on Oct7, didn't it??
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You can be assured that tendentious memo by Michael Prescott, and the co-ordinated combination of the Telegraph, Mail, Boris Johnson, Nigel Farage and the White House means that the BBC hit job has been long in the planning, and has some insider help
November 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
You can be assured that tendentious memo by Michael Prescott, and the co-ordinated combination of the Telegraph, Mail, Boris Johnson, Nigel Farage and the White House means that the BBC hit job has been long in the planning, and has some insider help
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"To ensure the BBC’s independence, impartiality and trust, Robbie Gibb should have no role in appointing the new director general"
Good call by @eddavey.libdems.org.uk:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Good call by @eddavey.libdems.org.uk:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The first step towards saving our precious BBC: remove Robbie Gibb from the board | Ed Davey
The BBC belongs to all of us, and it is under attack as never before. The government must defend it from its enemies, within and without, says Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"To ensure the BBC’s independence, impartiality and trust, Robbie Gibb should have no role in appointing the new director general"
Good call by @eddavey.libdems.org.uk:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Good call by @eddavey.libdems.org.uk:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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When Donald Trump threatens to sue the BBC ("for $1bn" in true Dr Evil style) now is the time for every other media organisation to stand with the BBC
November 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
When Donald Trump threatens to sue the BBC ("for $1bn" in true Dr Evil style) now is the time for every other media organisation to stand with the BBC
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It would be funny, if it wasn't tragic, reading this from four years ago about the 'independent' expert who wrote the report into purported leftwing bias at the BBC. It's just embarrassingly amateur - but it works because the Government is awol. www.theguardian.com/media/2021/n...
Lobbyist at firm with close ties to Tories will help select Ofcom chair
Appointment of Michael Prescott as interviewer follows move to give Paul Dacre chance to reapply
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It would be funny, if it wasn't tragic, reading this from four years ago about the 'independent' expert who wrote the report into purported leftwing bias at the BBC. It's just embarrassingly amateur - but it works because the Government is awol. www.theguardian.com/media/2021/n...
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When was the last time anyone at the BBC had to resign for misrepresenting a leftwinger?
November 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM
When was the last time anyone at the BBC had to resign for misrepresenting a leftwinger?
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Andrew Cuomo gave more money in taxpayer subsidies to Elon Musk than the entire cost of Zohran Mamdani’s free bus plan.
It’s not unreasonable or radical to want our tax dollars to go to programs that help us, instead of as giveaways to billionaires.
It’s not unreasonable or radical to want our tax dollars to go to programs that help us, instead of as giveaways to billionaires.
November 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Andrew Cuomo gave more money in taxpayer subsidies to Elon Musk than the entire cost of Zohran Mamdani’s free bus plan.
It’s not unreasonable or radical to want our tax dollars to go to programs that help us, instead of as giveaways to billionaires.
It’s not unreasonable or radical to want our tax dollars to go to programs that help us, instead of as giveaways to billionaires.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
More than $70tn of inherited wealth over next decade will widen inequality, economists warn www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
More than $70tn of inherited wealth over next decade will widen inequality, economists warn
Expert panel says report on gap in global wealth between rich and poor highlights need for intervention by G20
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
More than $70tn of inherited wealth over next decade will widen inequality, economists warn www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
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An authoritarian...
stifles dissent/speech
persecutes opponents
bypasses legislature
uses military domestically
defies courts
declares false emergencies
vilifies groups
controls info/media
controls universities
creates cult of personality
uses power for profit
manipulates law to stay in power
stifles dissent/speech
persecutes opponents
bypasses legislature
uses military domestically
defies courts
declares false emergencies
vilifies groups
controls info/media
controls universities
creates cult of personality
uses power for profit
manipulates law to stay in power
Opinion | In Trump’s America, Are We Losing Our Democracy? (Gift Article)
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
www.nytimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
An authoritarian...
stifles dissent/speech
persecutes opponents
bypasses legislature
uses military domestically
defies courts
declares false emergencies
vilifies groups
controls info/media
controls universities
creates cult of personality
uses power for profit
manipulates law to stay in power
stifles dissent/speech
persecutes opponents
bypasses legislature
uses military domestically
defies courts
declares false emergencies
vilifies groups
controls info/media
controls universities
creates cult of personality
uses power for profit
manipulates law to stay in power
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🔥 🇨🇦 👇🏽The premier of Ontario responds to Trump’s claim the anti-tariffs ad is fake by posting the original Reagan speech showing it isn’t.
Mic drop 🎤 🏆
The video: youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?...
Mic drop 🎤 🏆
The video: youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?...
October 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🔥 🇨🇦 👇🏽The premier of Ontario responds to Trump’s claim the anti-tariffs ad is fake by posting the original Reagan speech showing it isn’t.
Mic drop 🎤 🏆
The video: youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?...
Mic drop 🎤 🏆
The video: youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc?...
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Spotify is doubling down on decision to run ICE ads ‼️
Help us spread the word to #BoycottSpotify | boycottspotify.com
Help us spread the word to #BoycottSpotify | boycottspotify.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Spotify is doubling down on decision to run ICE ads ‼️
Help us spread the word to #BoycottSpotify | boycottspotify.com
Help us spread the word to #BoycottSpotify | boycottspotify.com
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Nigel Farage now says that any suggestion he's been soft on Putin is "just nonsense".
Here's a quick reminder of what he's said in the past
Here's a quick reminder of what he's said in the past
October 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Nigel Farage now says that any suggestion he's been soft on Putin is "just nonsense".
Here's a quick reminder of what he's said in the past
Here's a quick reminder of what he's said in the past
In strong need of some peace and stillness.
Yesterday's walk delivered.
Yesterday's walk delivered.
October 17, 2025 at 6:12 AM
In strong need of some peace and stillness.
Yesterday's walk delivered.
Yesterday's walk delivered.
Marine colonel quits after 24 years citing concern for future of US under Trump www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Marine colonel quits after 24 years citing concern for future of US under Trump www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...