Professor Boot
@hamishboot.bsky.social
Queer disabled socialist.
You know the sort of thing.
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Professor Boot
@hamishboot.bsky.social
· Jun 20
A society that cares for its disabled citizens *and* offers assisted dying is close to the enlightenment.
A society that does *not* care for its disabled citizens and offers assisted dying is fully fascist.
If you are unaware of how the UK has treated us, look it up.
Fascism loves complacency.
A society that does *not* care for its disabled citizens and offers assisted dying is fully fascist.
If you are unaware of how the UK has treated us, look it up.
Fascism loves complacency.
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if you're in the labour party you are a child abusing piece of shit.
it's that simple. it's that black and white.
it's that simple. it's that black and white.
February 13, 2026 at 12:47 PM
if you're in the labour party you are a child abusing piece of shit.
it's that simple. it's that black and white.
it's that simple. it's that black and white.
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We've written to Bridget Phillipson to point out she's legally obliged to reject the EHRC's draft guidance
The Government committed in its manifesto to “remove indignities for trans people”. We're asking that they take steps to protect the trans community & correct what the Supreme Court got wrong
The Government committed in its manifesto to “remove indignities for trans people”. We're asking that they take steps to protect the trans community & correct what the Supreme Court got wrong
February 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
We've written to Bridget Phillipson to point out she's legally obliged to reject the EHRC's draft guidance
The Government committed in its manifesto to “remove indignities for trans people”. We're asking that they take steps to protect the trans community & correct what the Supreme Court got wrong
The Government committed in its manifesto to “remove indignities for trans people”. We're asking that they take steps to protect the trans community & correct what the Supreme Court got wrong
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Responses to Labour canvassers knocking on my door, a recent history:
2016-2020: I'm a member, you don't need to bother me.
2020-2025: I'm not voting Labour for this growing list of reasons.
2026+: I'm unable to guarantee your safety on my property.
2016-2020: I'm a member, you don't need to bother me.
2020-2025: I'm not voting Labour for this growing list of reasons.
2026+: I'm unable to guarantee your safety on my property.
February 13, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Responses to Labour canvassers knocking on my door, a recent history:
2016-2020: I'm a member, you don't need to bother me.
2020-2025: I'm not voting Labour for this growing list of reasons.
2026+: I'm unable to guarantee your safety on my property.
2016-2020: I'm a member, you don't need to bother me.
2020-2025: I'm not voting Labour for this growing list of reasons.
2026+: I'm unable to guarantee your safety on my property.
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Having been deluged in horseshit for saying this is a very obvious, massive PR push aimed at forcing the public to start using AI out of fear they’ll get fired if they don’t, I am here to say: it is a bubble, and all of these rich people are about to eat shit on a galactic scale.
February 12, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Having been deluged in horseshit for saying this is a very obvious, massive PR push aimed at forcing the public to start using AI out of fear they’ll get fired if they don’t, I am here to say: it is a bubble, and all of these rich people are about to eat shit on a galactic scale.
I hate to shit on Trek (cuz right-wingers love to) but fuck me, Starlet Academy feels like I'm reading competition entry scripts.
Low stakes, broad characters, alien-interaction-as-farce and the most skippable episodes since early Voyager.
Was there no script editor?
FFS.
Low stakes, broad characters, alien-interaction-as-farce and the most skippable episodes since early Voyager.
Was there no script editor?
FFS.
February 12, 2026 at 9:01 PM
I hate to shit on Trek (cuz right-wingers love to) but fuck me, Starlet Academy feels like I'm reading competition entry scripts.
Low stakes, broad characters, alien-interaction-as-farce and the most skippable episodes since early Voyager.
Was there no script editor?
FFS.
Low stakes, broad characters, alien-interaction-as-farce and the most skippable episodes since early Voyager.
Was there no script editor?
FFS.
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This will get more trans kids killed. The British government will never wash the blood of innocents from its hands.
Jimmy's dad is an abusive racist who gets into fights every weekend at his local.
Hmmmm something tells me Jimmy's dad won't take the news well.
This is so unsafe for the child.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hmmmm something tells me Jimmy's dad won't take the news well.
This is so unsafe for the child.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Vast majority' of parents should be involved if children question gender, schools told
School leaders welcome the
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 5:19 PM
This will get more trans kids killed. The British government will never wash the blood of innocents from its hands.
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Labour's Manifesto promised to ban conversion therapy. But I defy anyone to explain how, looking at the totality of its policy platform, Labour's real policy is anything other than promoting desistance.
Labour continues to troll the trans community - and to prioritise pleasing the right wing press. We know Hilary Cass was selected for her transphobic views: Kemi Badenoch told us exactly that.
So why is she running trans policy for Labour?
So why is she running trans policy for Labour?
February 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Labour's Manifesto promised to ban conversion therapy. But I defy anyone to explain how, looking at the totality of its policy platform, Labour's real policy is anything other than promoting desistance.
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Any queer person still in labour should be considered an enemy
As a proud LGBTQIA+ MP, it is such an honour to have opened the One Centre, our region’s dedicated LGBTQ+ community centre based in my beautiful Jarrow and Gateshead East constituency.
February 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Any queer person still in labour should be considered an enemy
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I am one of the most published academics on the childhood social transition, with 5 peer reviewed articles that relate to the topic.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
February 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM
I am one of the most published academics on the childhood social transition, with 5 peer reviewed articles that relate to the topic.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
There is so much evidence of benefit of social transition.
There is no evidence of harm. Not one jot.
This will literally kill trans kids. No exaggeration.
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A follow-up FOI reveals that the meeting did not go ahead on the planned date and will now be held in London on the 26 Feb. They did have a meeting with FWS on the 12 Jan. No meeting was held with or planned with any trans led orgs.
February 12, 2026 at 4:16 PM
A follow-up FOI reveals that the meeting did not go ahead on the planned date and will now be held in London on the 26 Feb. They did have a meeting with FWS on the 12 Jan. No meeting was held with or planned with any trans led orgs.
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It's like Blue Labour is seeing the explosion in trans suicidality and is rubbing its hands together and saying, 'ooh, we want more of that!'
New data shows surge in trans kids’ suicides following healthcare rollbacks | Good Law Project
A freedom of information request by Good Law Project has found that deaths by suicide of trans young people under 18 surged following the withdrawal of gender-affirming healthcare
goodlawproject.org
February 12, 2026 at 4:40 PM
It's like Blue Labour is seeing the explosion in trans suicidality and is rubbing its hands together and saying, 'ooh, we want more of that!'
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Labour continues to troll the trans community - and to prioritise pleasing the right wing press. We know Hilary Cass was selected for her transphobic views: Kemi Badenoch told us exactly that.
So why is she running trans policy for Labour?
So why is she running trans policy for Labour?
February 12, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Labour continues to troll the trans community - and to prioritise pleasing the right wing press. We know Hilary Cass was selected for her transphobic views: Kemi Badenoch told us exactly that.
So why is she running trans policy for Labour?
So why is she running trans policy for Labour?
A bunch of old fucks gather at the bus doorway insisting, "you was before me, luv," and "no, you been yur longest," while people behind them desperately need to sit down.
Top tip to not be a c**t to disabled people: if somebody offers you into a queue, take it and move as fast as possible.
FFS.
Top tip to not be a c**t to disabled people: if somebody offers you into a queue, take it and move as fast as possible.
FFS.
February 12, 2026 at 5:08 PM
A bunch of old fucks gather at the bus doorway insisting, "you was before me, luv," and "no, you been yur longest," while people behind them desperately need to sit down.
Top tip to not be a c**t to disabled people: if somebody offers you into a queue, take it and move as fast as possible.
FFS.
Top tip to not be a c**t to disabled people: if somebody offers you into a queue, take it and move as fast as possible.
FFS.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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We go LIVE to Jim Ratcliffe
February 12, 2026 at 12:23 PM
We go LIVE to Jim Ratcliffe
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Cutting benefits for those assessed as unable to work, clearly isn’t about “supporting people to work”.
It’s about punishing the most vulnerable.
The most vulnerable disabled people are being killed.
It’s about punishing the most vulnerable.
The most vulnerable disabled people are being killed.
February 12, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Cutting benefits for those assessed as unable to work, clearly isn’t about “supporting people to work”.
It’s about punishing the most vulnerable.
The most vulnerable disabled people are being killed.
It’s about punishing the most vulnerable.
The most vulnerable disabled people are being killed.
Only left my jeans on the floor next to the washing machine for about 90 minutes and the cat shat in them - and then I realised ...
I now have the excuse Keir Starmer is itching to use.
"Somebody else shat my pants. It wasn't me, I swear."
#FuckStarmer
I now have the excuse Keir Starmer is itching to use.
"Somebody else shat my pants. It wasn't me, I swear."
#FuckStarmer
February 11, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Only left my jeans on the floor next to the washing machine for about 90 minutes and the cat shat in them - and then I realised ...
I now have the excuse Keir Starmer is itching to use.
"Somebody else shat my pants. It wasn't me, I swear."
#FuckStarmer
I now have the excuse Keir Starmer is itching to use.
"Somebody else shat my pants. It wasn't me, I swear."
#FuckStarmer
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Fixed it.
February 11, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Fixed it.
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Government Shocks Nation With Good Decision
Ireland’s basic income for the arts scheme becomes permanent
When piloted, initiative that provided €325 a week to eligible artists recouped more than its net cost, study shows
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Government Shocks Nation With Good Decision
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Data from at least one large study suggests that more than 50% of detransitioners subsequently retransition again. I am looking for anyone who has transitioned twice and is not currently cis, to interview for a study I am working on about on retransitioners.
#UK #Transrights Judging by the response, it appears that the NHS is having difficulties finding detransitioners. But obviously that won't stop them from putting all their focus detransitioning. As valid as detransitioning is, no detransition is going fix society. And the root cause of
February 11, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Data from at least one large study suggests that more than 50% of detransitioners subsequently retransition again. I am looking for anyone who has transitioned twice and is not currently cis, to interview for a study I am working on about on retransitioners.
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"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
Palantir's Swiss Exit Highlights Global Data Sovereignty Challenge | NewsCase
Switzerland's military has terminated its contract with Palantir Technologies Inc. following a security audit. The review concluded that U.S. intelligence ag
www.newscase.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:05 AM
"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
www.newscase.com/palantirs-sw...
#R4Today
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labour: the party of noncery.
funny how transphobia and pedophilia keep bubbling up together.
funny how transphobia and pedophilia keep bubbling up together.
BREAKING | Starmer’s paedophile-linked peer and former comms chief quits Labour Party
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Starmer’s paedophile-linked peer and former comms chief quits Labour Party
Matthew Doyle has apologised for his past association with a paedophile councillor Sean Morton
trib.al
February 10, 2026 at 9:46 PM
labour: the party of noncery.
funny how transphobia and pedophilia keep bubbling up together.
funny how transphobia and pedophilia keep bubbling up together.
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Psycho Mel is first out with this one and she won’t even be the last at that paper, never mind elsewhere, but this should indicate how insulting and despicable it is.
February 10, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Psycho Mel is first out with this one and she won’t even be the last at that paper, never mind elsewhere, but this should indicate how insulting and despicable it is.
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In total, the Scottish Government has so far spent £766,498 of taxpayers money defending two legal challenges brought by For Woman Scotland (FWS).
They are extorting the Scottish Tax Payer with their anti-trans lawfare.
They are extorting the Scottish Tax Payer with their anti-trans lawfare.
February 10, 2026 at 4:07 PM
In total, the Scottish Government has so far spent £766,498 of taxpayers money defending two legal challenges brought by For Woman Scotland (FWS).
They are extorting the Scottish Tax Payer with their anti-trans lawfare.
They are extorting the Scottish Tax Payer with their anti-trans lawfare.
Goin' on date night with my man!
Wheeee.
Wheeee.
February 10, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Goin' on date night with my man!
Wheeee.
Wheeee.