Clive Durdle
@evilceldrud.bsky.social
“If you cannot or will not imagine the results of your actions, there’s no way you can act morally or responsibly “
Ursula K. Le Guin, Acclaimed for Her Fantasy Fiction, Is Dead at 88
https://clivedurdle.wordpress.com/2023/12/18/about-me-2/
Ursula K. Le Guin, Acclaimed for Her Fantasy Fiction, Is Dead at 88
https://clivedurdle.wordpress.com/2023/12/18/about-me-2/
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Wales is moving closer to political change that could set a global example. Lawmakers are discussing rules that would punish politicians who deliberately lie to the public. The plan focuses on Members of the Senedd & aims to bring real consequences when trust is broken.
Scotland should do similar.
Scotland should do similar.
January 17, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Wales is moving closer to political change that could set a global example. Lawmakers are discussing rules that would punish politicians who deliberately lie to the public. The plan focuses on Members of the Senedd & aims to bring real consequences when trust is broken.
Scotland should do similar.
Scotland should do similar.
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London's Sadiq Khan on Zahawi and Jenrick joining Reform ...
"Same cockroaches, different restaurant."
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"Same cockroaches, different restaurant."
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January 17, 2026 at 1:48 PM
London's Sadiq Khan on Zahawi and Jenrick joining Reform ...
"Same cockroaches, different restaurant."
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"Same cockroaches, different restaurant."
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Farage holds press conference with latest defective Tory:
a black and white photo of two men in tuxedos on a stage .
Alt: Gene Wilder as Nigel Farage with the latest Tory defector.
media.tenor.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Farage holds press conference with latest defective Tory:
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Don’t interrupt your enemy fighting within itself www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Zahawi defection pushes Reform’s vaccine scepticism into spotlight
The views of the former Tory vaccines minister clash with those of high-profile members and the party faithful
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Don’t interrupt your enemy fighting within itself www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Don’t interrupt your enemy fighting within itself www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Zahawi defection pushes Reform’s vaccine scepticism into spotlight
The views of the former Tory vaccines minister clash with those of high-profile members and the party faithful
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Don’t interrupt your enemy fighting within itself www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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I worry that it shows me to be deeply controlling that I know exactly what I would pick in large part because I have a very clear idea of what else I would want to *talk* about.
I am delighted I will never be famous enough to be on Desert Island Discs. I struggle to pick my favourite eight Radiohead tracks / Frank Turner songs let alone "the entire canon of western music".
I could probably do you "my favourite eight madrigals written between 1580 and 1625". Just.
I could probably do you "my favourite eight madrigals written between 1580 and 1625". Just.
Yes, we’re all individuals
January 16, 2026 at 12:34 PM
I worry that it shows me to be deeply controlling that I know exactly what I would pick in large part because I have a very clear idea of what else I would want to *talk* about.
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The current political song is of course youtu.be/MM2xZZuJvpg
Tangerine Dream - You're Always On Time [Edit] (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Tangerine Dream
youtu.be
January 17, 2026 at 7:19 AM
The current political song is of course youtu.be/MM2xZZuJvpg
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For @msnownews.bsky.social, I wrote an article about how ICE Watch is grounded in sociological theories of violence prevention.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
Opinion | I'm a Minneapolis sociologist who studies violence. Here's how ICE observers are helping.
Research into how violence occurs shows that disapproval from the people around you can help reduce it.
www.ms.now
January 16, 2026 at 6:55 PM
For @msnownews.bsky.social, I wrote an article about how ICE Watch is grounded in sociological theories of violence prevention.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
The reality is that most men will only commit public violence in extremely specific scenarios and ICE Watch disrupts the conditions necessary for escalation.
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youtu.be/MM2xZZuJvpg Tangerine Dream
Tangerine Dream - You're Always On Time [Edit] (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Tangerine Dream
youtu.be
January 16, 2026 at 5:02 PM
youtu.be/MM2xZZuJvpg Tangerine Dream
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Maybe we should award him the super intergalactic life form of the universe and see if that satisfies the man baby
January 16, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Maybe we should award him the super intergalactic life form of the universe and see if that satisfies the man baby
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The end of Nige?
"The review will thoroughly assess current financial rules and safeguards, and provide recommendations to mitigate future interference risks. "
January 16, 2026 at 7:35 AM
The end of Nige?
The end of Nige?
"The review will thoroughly assess current financial rules and safeguards, and provide recommendations to mitigate future interference risks. "
January 16, 2026 at 7:35 AM
The end of Nige?
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"This will include an examination of recent cases of attempted interference in UK politics by a range of foreign actors, including events surrounding the conviction of Reform UK’s former Wales leader, Nathan Gill, for accepting bribes to promote pro-Russian views."
January 16, 2026 at 7:34 AM
"This will include an examination of recent cases of attempted interference in UK politics by a range of foreign actors, including events surrounding the conviction of Reform UK’s former Wales leader, Nathan Gill, for accepting bribes to promote pro-Russian views."
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"The review will thoroughly assess current financial rules and safeguards, and provide recommendations to mitigate future interference risks. "
January 16, 2026 at 7:33 AM
"The review will thoroughly assess current financial rules and safeguards, and provide recommendations to mitigate future interference risks. "
"The review will thoroughly assess current financial rules and safeguards, and provide recommendations to mitigate future interference risks. "
January 16, 2026 at 7:33 AM
"The review will thoroughly assess current financial rules and safeguards, and provide recommendations to mitigate future interference risks. "
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This causes me brain pain. It isn’t a disease I suffer from but a real response to how is it people are happy with doing things badly when they can get enjoyment by making good together
January 15, 2026 at 11:23 AM
This causes me brain pain. It isn’t a disease I suffer from but a real response to how is it people are happy with doing things badly when they can get enjoyment by making good together
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The gods have cursed me to be very like Spock and see illogicality everywhere
January 15, 2026 at 11:19 AM
The gods have cursed me to be very like Spock and see illogicality everywhere
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I am not convinced this wayfinding is perfect. ↖️↙️↗️↘️ #Melbourne #MetroTunnel
January 14, 2026 at 6:55 AM
I am not convinced this wayfinding is perfect. ↖️↙️↗️↘️ #Melbourne #MetroTunnel
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There appears to be an unpublished law of the Medes and Persians thou shalt never think through anything and never ever read blasphemy like about Norman Doors.
January 15, 2026 at 11:17 AM
There appears to be an unpublished law of the Medes and Persians thou shalt never think through anything and never ever read blasphemy like about Norman Doors.
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Wonderful isn’t it how everyone who speaks of freedom like freedom of speech is fully up to date about the ecology of freedom.
January 15, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Wonderful isn’t it how everyone who speaks of freedom like freedom of speech is fully up to date about the ecology of freedom.
Wonderful isn’t it how everyone who speaks of freedom like freedom of speech is fully up to date about the ecology of freedom.
January 15, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Wonderful isn’t it how everyone who speaks of freedom like freedom of speech is fully up to date about the ecology of freedom.
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Isn’t opening multi fronts a classic strategy to keep your enemy busy? I beat a computer at chess on the most difficult setting by doing precisely that
January 14, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Isn’t opening multi fronts a classic strategy to keep your enemy busy? I beat a computer at chess on the most difficult setting by doing precisely that
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Certainly Russia would benefit from Europe being under threat on two fronts simultaneously.
January 14, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Certainly Russia would benefit from Europe being under threat on two fronts simultaneously.