Flyperson
@flyperson.bsky.social
Sometime tyre-fitter, bar-staff, minicab driver, research biochemist & Apple geek. Cricket & baseball lover. Longtime Labour. Irretrievably woke… 🇪🇺 💙
In the wake of the government shutdown this is the official website of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. It really beggars belief… #governmentshutdown
October 1, 2025 at 9:52 AM
In the wake of the government shutdown this is the official website of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. It really beggars belief… #governmentshutdown
September 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
We’re definitely not alone. Shall we say in the region of 12 million…
#DumpTrump
#DumpTrump
September 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We’re definitely not alone. Shall we say in the region of 12 million…
#DumpTrump
#DumpTrump
Just when you think the bottom of the barrel of pathetic and performative insecurity had been scraped dry… #WarDepartment
www.nytimes.com/article/trum...
www.nytimes.com/article/trum...
Trump Is Bringing Back the War Department: What to Know
www.nytimes.com
September 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Just when you think the bottom of the barrel of pathetic and performative insecurity had been scraped dry… #WarDepartment
www.nytimes.com/article/trum...
www.nytimes.com/article/trum...
A dose of much needed sense from the Court of Appeal. The bigots and racists can protest and wave their swatches of coloured material as much as they like, but refugees will still be housed humanely. Sorry, not sorry Nigel, Tommy, et al…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
#RefugeesWelcome
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#RefugeesWelcome
Asylum seekers can stay at hotel in Epping after government wins appeal
Almost 140 men are thought to be staying at the Bell Hotel in Epping, which has been at the centre of repeated protests in recent weeks.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
A dose of much needed sense from the Court of Appeal. The bigots and racists can protest and wave their swatches of coloured material as much as they like, but refugees will still be housed humanely. Sorry, not sorry Nigel, Tommy, et al…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
#RefugeesWelcome
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...
#RefugeesWelcome
You could hardly make this up. Lowe really does have gammon for brains… #RupertLowe #Reform #RacistMorons
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Rupert Lowe reports charity rowers to coastguard as possible ‘illegal migrants’
MP agrees to donate £1,000 to crew’s fundraising effort after alerting authorities to their boat off Great Yarmouth
www.theguardian.com
August 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
You could hardly make this up. Lowe really does have gammon for brains… #RupertLowe #Reform #RacistMorons
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
At long last, an image of the newly discovered Epstein-Trump virus…
#TrumpEpstein
#TrumpEpstein
July 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
At long last, an image of the newly discovered Epstein-Trump virus…
#TrumpEpstein
#TrumpEpstein
Wow, a century ago. And tragic to think that science and even The Enlightenment in general is in retreat in modern US 🥲 #ScopesMonkeyTrial
www.britishpathe.com/lightbox/?st...
www.britishpathe.com/lightbox/?st...
- British PathéLightbox – British Pathé
British Pathe, the world's leading multimedia resource with a history stretching back over a century. The finest and most comprehensive archive of fabulous footage and stunning stills.
www.britishpathe.com
July 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Wow, a century ago. And tragic to think that science and even The Enlightenment in general is in retreat in modern US 🥲 #ScopesMonkeyTrial
www.britishpathe.com/lightbox/?st...
www.britishpathe.com/lightbox/?st...
Disgusted that in the land of my forebears a parade of such joy should be banned. But delighted to see the turnout and would have gladly joined in if only it were a tad more proximal to my locale 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈 #Pride #Budapest #Hungary
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bylinetimes.com/2025/06/30/b...
Budapest Fights Back and Defies Orban's Pride Ban With Largest Ever March
Viktor Orbán’s Government humiliated as more than 180,000 protesters defy his decision to ban Budapest Pride
bylinetimes.com
June 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Disgusted that in the land of my forebears a parade of such joy should be banned. But delighted to see the turnout and would have gladly joined in if only it were a tad more proximal to my locale 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈 #Pride #Budapest #Hungary
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bylinetimes.com/2025/06/30/b...
What have I been smoking? There’s Peter Capaldi singing “Take Me Out” with #FranzFerdinand at #Glastonbury A bit surreal. And brilliant…
June 27, 2025 at 8:35 PM
What have I been smoking? There’s Peter Capaldi singing “Take Me Out” with #FranzFerdinand at #Glastonbury A bit surreal. And brilliant…
Anyone who has also used Macintosh since the earliest of days will be saddened to hear of the death of master programmer Bill Atkinson. He was responsible for many of the windowing paradigms we use today. RIP Bill…
www.wired.com/story/bill-a...
www.wired.com/story/bill-a...
Bill Atkinson, Macintosh Pioneer and Inventor of Hypercard, Dies at 74
Atkinson’s gleeful brilliance helped people draw on computer screens and access information via links.
www.wired.com
June 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Anyone who has also used Macintosh since the earliest of days will be saddened to hear of the death of master programmer Bill Atkinson. He was responsible for many of the windowing paradigms we use today. RIP Bill…
www.wired.com/story/bill-a...
www.wired.com/story/bill-a...
Have spent the last few hours off grid and look what I’ve missed. I could watch the top story on BBC News on repeat all night. A joyous sorry for a change 😂🤣👌👍
Trump and Musk enter bitter feud - and Washington buckles up www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump and Musk enter bitter feud - and Washington buckles up www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump and Musk enter bitter feud - and Washington buckles up
A knock-down fight between world's the richest person and the most powerful politician is playing out in public view.
www.bbc.com
June 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Have spent the last few hours off grid and look what I’ve missed. I could watch the top story on BBC News on repeat all night. A joyous sorry for a change 😂🤣👌👍
Trump and Musk enter bitter feud - and Washington buckles up www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump and Musk enter bitter feud - and Washington buckles up www.bbc.com/news/article...
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June 2, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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The era of the deepfake has only just begun and it’s perhaps time to wake up, or at least be aware. Google’s #Veo3 is here and it’s as impressive as it is frightening. And what must be borne in mind is that this is absolutely the worst it’s ever going to be 😬
www.creativebloq.com/ai/ive-been-...
www.creativebloq.com/ai/ive-been-...
I've been watching Google Veo 3 videos, and my gut says: this will ruin everything
Google's new AI tool can create perfect fake videos with dialogue and sound effects. We're not ready for what comes next.
www.creativebloq.com
May 26, 2025 at 10:08 AM
The era of the deepfake has only just begun and it’s perhaps time to wake up, or at least be aware. Google’s #Veo3 is here and it’s as impressive as it is frightening. And what must be borne in mind is that this is absolutely the worst it’s ever going to be 😬
www.creativebloq.com/ai/ive-been-...
www.creativebloq.com/ai/ive-been-...
The original BBC broadcast announcing the day on which most hostilities in Europe officially ended. Moving stuff, to me anyway, and I love the reference to Churchill’s cigar being held at “an aggressive angle” - go figure 😊🚬
#VEDay
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#VEDay
youtube.com/watch?v=JUr9...
1945: VE DAY - Original Radio Report | Iconic Moments in History | BBC Archive
YouTube video by BBC Archive
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May 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The original BBC broadcast announcing the day on which most hostilities in Europe officially ended. Moving stuff, to me anyway, and I love the reference to Churchill’s cigar being held at “an aggressive angle” - go figure 😊🚬
#VEDay
youtube.com/watch?v=JUr9...
#VEDay
youtube.com/watch?v=JUr9...
Happy St George’s Day to all 🇹🇷
April 23, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy St George’s Day to all 🇹🇷
I don’t think it’s hyperbolic to think that how the administration reacts is pivotal to the entire future of this 250-year old experiment… #Trump
US judge says he could hold Trump administration in contempt of court www.bbc.com/news/article...
US judge says he could hold Trump administration in contempt of court www.bbc.com/news/article...
US judge rules he could hold Trump administration in contempt
www.bbc.com
April 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I don’t think it’s hyperbolic to think that how the administration reacts is pivotal to the entire future of this 250-year old experiment… #Trump
US judge says he could hold Trump administration in contempt of court www.bbc.com/news/article...
US judge says he could hold Trump administration in contempt of court www.bbc.com/news/article...
Note. Do not antagonise seals and penguins. Flap flap and enjoy… #Trumptariffs
youtube.com/watch?v=HJ8q...
youtube.com/watch?v=HJ8q...
Democratic Penguins Republic - Trade War (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by demonflyingfox
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April 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Note. Do not antagonise seals and penguins. Flap flap and enjoy… #Trumptariffs
youtube.com/watch?v=HJ8q...
youtube.com/watch?v=HJ8q...
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of KZ #Buchenwald. So here are my thoughts relating to my father who was interned there.
April 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of KZ #Buchenwald. So here are my thoughts relating to my father who was interned there.
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