@fidugy.bsky.social
Really agree with this recommendation. Lovely to read such a balanced analysis.
With apologies to @iandunt.bsky.social, the title doesn't quite do his nicely-balanced piece justice, even if it does represent the level of sweariness pretty accurately! FWIW, I thought this was one of the best 'One Year On' pieces I read over the last couple of days (and I've read a lot of them).
Happy birthday, you've fucked it: Seven unrelated thoughts about Labour's first year in power
iandunt.substack.com/p/seven-unre...
iandunt.substack.com/p/seven-unre...
July 5, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Really agree with this recommendation. Lovely to read such a balanced analysis.
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Good programme. Takes me back. The dedication, the hours, the tension awaiting verdict, the prep. It’s an amazing job. But I don’t miss the exhaustion.
Channel 4's documentary Barristers: Fighting for Justice can only take you as far as the courtroom door. But is it still worth a watch? My pick of the day for Radio Times #Barristers
April 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Good programme. Takes me back. The dedication, the hours, the tension awaiting verdict, the prep. It’s an amazing job. But I don’t miss the exhaustion.
And revealed unfitness for office by accusing a Chinese government backed company of lying and falsifying accounts on the solid? evidential basis of his own intuition!
Nigel Farage has just revealed another past life, apparently in the metal industry, on BBC1. Is it possible he has just always been alive.
April 13, 2025 at 9:54 AM
And revealed unfitness for office by accusing a Chinese government backed company of lying and falsifying accounts on the solid? evidential basis of his own intuition!
Wish potential rehires could say not until I have confirmation in writing that my skills and competence are up to scratch and dismissal letter was factually incorrect, a significant pay rise and a 4 year minimum contract which is then extendable.
February 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Wish potential rehires could say not until I have confirmation in writing that my skills and competence are up to scratch and dismissal letter was factually incorrect, a significant pay rise and a 4 year minimum contract which is then extendable.
Been hearing FDA employees dismissed for not having the right skills or competence are hastily being rehired once affected industries have complained.
So sorry America.
So sorry America.
February 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Been hearing FDA employees dismissed for not having the right skills or competence are hastily being rehired once affected industries have complained.
So sorry America.
So sorry America.
Excellent well-written novel. Scarily prescient in these troubled times.
February 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Excellent well-written novel. Scarily prescient in these troubled times.
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The unanimous conclusion of @chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social authors is that the only outcome in Ukraine that can safeguard the security of Europe is a convincing Ukrainian victory.
Western military support to Kyiv should be redoubled before it is too late.
Western military support to Kyiv should be redoubled before it is too late.
How to end Russia’s war on Ukraine
Safeguarding Europe’s future, and the dangers of a false peace
www.chathamhouse.org
February 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The unanimous conclusion of @chrussiaeurasia.bsky.social authors is that the only outcome in Ukraine that can safeguard the security of Europe is a convincing Ukrainian victory.
Western military support to Kyiv should be redoubled before it is too late.
Western military support to Kyiv should be redoubled before it is too late.
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Right wing grifter finds out shooter is white
February 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Right wing grifter finds out shooter is white
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TRUMP TRADE WAR UPDATE:
Colombia: Lasted 4 hours - Trump accepts what was already offered.
🇨🇴
Mexico: Lasted one weekend - Trump accepts worse than before.
🇲🇽
Canada: Lasted one weekend - Trump accepts what was already agreed.
🇨🇦
Two-step process established:
1. Try to look tough
2. Just fold
🤡
Colombia: Lasted 4 hours - Trump accepts what was already offered.
🇨🇴
Mexico: Lasted one weekend - Trump accepts worse than before.
🇲🇽
Canada: Lasted one weekend - Trump accepts what was already agreed.
🇨🇦
Two-step process established:
1. Try to look tough
2. Just fold
🤡
February 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
TRUMP TRADE WAR UPDATE:
Colombia: Lasted 4 hours - Trump accepts what was already offered.
🇨🇴
Mexico: Lasted one weekend - Trump accepts worse than before.
🇲🇽
Canada: Lasted one weekend - Trump accepts what was already agreed.
🇨🇦
Two-step process established:
1. Try to look tough
2. Just fold
🤡
Colombia: Lasted 4 hours - Trump accepts what was already offered.
🇨🇴
Mexico: Lasted one weekend - Trump accepts worse than before.
🇲🇽
Canada: Lasted one weekend - Trump accepts what was already agreed.
🇨🇦
Two-step process established:
1. Try to look tough
2. Just fold
🤡
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social speaker from North Carolina suggests the postponed tariffs are some strong arm posturing tactic. So sad, as the postponement reveals the weakness behind the posturing whilst the damage has been gone.
February 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social speaker from North Carolina suggests the postponed tariffs are some strong arm posturing tactic. So sad, as the postponement reveals the weakness behind the posturing whilst the damage has been gone.
Very interesting post.
✍️Despite being the world's biggest oil producer, America is v reliant on Canadian oil. And getting MORE reliant, not less.
So what happens when tariffs get imposed on Canada?
The answers are quite unsettling, for the American people... and for everyone else edconway.substack.com/p/america-st...
So what happens when tariffs get imposed on Canada?
The answers are quite unsettling, for the American people... and for everyone else edconway.substack.com/p/america-st...
America still needs Canadian oil. Here's why
And why the tariffs on Canada could plausibly lead to America doing deals with considerably more shady countries. A dive into the weird and wonderful world of heavy oil
edconway.substack.com
February 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Very interesting post.
Just been locked out for a while. No rhyme or reason. Sort it out Bluesky
January 16, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Just been locked out for a while. No rhyme or reason. Sort it out Bluesky
Exactly
BBC News, "What happened to the 20 recommendations from the child abuse inquiry that were given to the Conservative government?"
Sarah Champion, "Nothing happened"
Sarah Champion, "Nothing happened"
January 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Exactly
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Hero
January 6, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Hero
Tories wanting to silence critics and not understanding the value to society of informed debate. If policies stand up to scrutiny, that’s surely a good thing? If not, perhaps a rethink would have value…
Exclusive: The information watchdog has been asked to investigate “authoritarian” government vetting that caused speakers to be banned from official events for criticising ministers
Two experts who were targeted believe the practice was covert and unlawful
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
Two experts who were targeted believe the practice was covert and unlawful
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/d...
‘Authoritarian and heavy-handed’: call for investigation into vetting of experts by UK civil servants
Speakers banned after criticising government in social media posts
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2024 at 12:55 PM
Tories wanting to silence critics and not understanding the value to society of informed debate. If policies stand up to scrutiny, that’s surely a good thing? If not, perhaps a rethink would have value…
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“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
- James Baldwin
- James Baldwin
November 18, 2024 at 5:15 AM
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”
- James Baldwin
- James Baldwin
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Great exposure of the vile Johnson and his attack on Emily Maitlis
November 9, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Great exposure of the vile Johnson and his attack on Emily Maitlis