HarleyRiv
@harleyriv.bsky.social
I’m a designer and engineer working in tech development. My passions are photography, videography and motorcycles…like so many, my angst stems from the current maelstrom in global politics with its negative effects on powerless people and the environment.
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HarleyRiv
@harleyriv.bsky.social
· Jan 30
“We can all promote reason by changing the conventions of intellectual discussion, so people treat their beliefs as hypotheses to be tested rather than slogans to be defended” anon
Racheal Reeves is being castigated for trying to balance the books and grow the economy whilst also lifting the poorest out of poverty.
If anyone has a better idea for achieving this high wire act, step forward
If anyone has a better idea for achieving this high wire act, step forward
November 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Racheal Reeves is being castigated for trying to balance the books and grow the economy whilst also lifting the poorest out of poverty.
If anyone has a better idea for achieving this high wire act, step forward
If anyone has a better idea for achieving this high wire act, step forward
People being accommodated in hotels
…what’s the difference between ordinary people residing in a hotel and asylum seeking people residing in a hotel?…other than that those seeking asylum are vulnerable, probably under immense stress and unhappy. What threat to the general population is this?
…what’s the difference between ordinary people residing in a hotel and asylum seeking people residing in a hotel?…other than that those seeking asylum are vulnerable, probably under immense stress and unhappy. What threat to the general population is this?
August 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
People being accommodated in hotels
…what’s the difference between ordinary people residing in a hotel and asylum seeking people residing in a hotel?…other than that those seeking asylum are vulnerable, probably under immense stress and unhappy. What threat to the general population is this?
…what’s the difference between ordinary people residing in a hotel and asylum seeking people residing in a hotel?…other than that those seeking asylum are vulnerable, probably under immense stress and unhappy. What threat to the general population is this?
You can’t have a two state solution without first having 2 states- it’s a simple model…
July 29, 2025 at 8:19 AM
You can’t have a two state solution without first having 2 states- it’s a simple model…
What does this even mean?
“We are clear that the recognition of the Palestinian state is a matter of when, not if, but it must be one of the steps on the path to a two-state solution as part of a wider plan that delivers lasting security for both Palestinians and Israelis.”
Kier Starmer
“We are clear that the recognition of the Palestinian state is a matter of when, not if, but it must be one of the steps on the path to a two-state solution as part of a wider plan that delivers lasting security for both Palestinians and Israelis.”
Kier Starmer
July 29, 2025 at 8:16 AM
What does this even mean?
“We are clear that the recognition of the Palestinian state is a matter of when, not if, but it must be one of the steps on the path to a two-state solution as part of a wider plan that delivers lasting security for both Palestinians and Israelis.”
Kier Starmer
“We are clear that the recognition of the Palestinian state is a matter of when, not if, but it must be one of the steps on the path to a two-state solution as part of a wider plan that delivers lasting security for both Palestinians and Israelis.”
Kier Starmer
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The single most important thing we can do in British politics is to mobilise the largest possible anti-Farage vote in the local elections.
Local elections are low turnout, so a voter mobilisation campaign can work. But we need to act.
Please repost this and share the message.
#Vote4Democracy
Local elections are low turnout, so a voter mobilisation campaign can work. But we need to act.
Please repost this and share the message.
#Vote4Democracy
March 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
The single most important thing we can do in British politics is to mobilise the largest possible anti-Farage vote in the local elections.
Local elections are low turnout, so a voter mobilisation campaign can work. But we need to act.
Please repost this and share the message.
#Vote4Democracy
Local elections are low turnout, so a voter mobilisation campaign can work. But we need to act.
Please repost this and share the message.
#Vote4Democracy
Getting mildly irritated by the legions of grandstanding Starmer bashers being all shouty and indignant.
Try looking at the problems from the other end of the telescope and see if these criticisms still hold water…
Try looking at the problems from the other end of the telescope and see if these criticisms still hold water…
March 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Getting mildly irritated by the legions of grandstanding Starmer bashers being all shouty and indignant.
Try looking at the problems from the other end of the telescope and see if these criticisms still hold water…
Try looking at the problems from the other end of the telescope and see if these criticisms still hold water…
The most succinct response to those who believe in life after death…"…just wishful thinking”
The late Stephen Hawking.
The late Stephen Hawking.
March 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
The most succinct response to those who believe in life after death…"…just wishful thinking”
The late Stephen Hawking.
The late Stephen Hawking.
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Trump the peacemaker…..
“The US has launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, President Donald Trump has said, citing the armed group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.”
“The US has launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, President Donald Trump has said, citing the armed group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.”
March 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Trump the peacemaker…..
“The US has launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, President Donald Trump has said, citing the armed group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.”
“The US has launched a "decisive and powerful" wave of air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, President Donald Trump has said, citing the armed group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.”
You just can’t make this up…..
Enola Gay Aircraft—And Other Historic Items—Inaccurately Targeted Under Pentagon’s Anti-DEI Purge - Forbes
Enola Gay Aircraft—And Other Historic Items—Inaccurately Targeted Under Pentagon’s Anti-DEI Purge - Forbes
March 9, 2025 at 7:42 AM
You just can’t make this up…..
Enola Gay Aircraft—And Other Historic Items—Inaccurately Targeted Under Pentagon’s Anti-DEI Purge - Forbes
Enola Gay Aircraft—And Other Historic Items—Inaccurately Targeted Under Pentagon’s Anti-DEI Purge - Forbes
As I’ve suggested before, there should be no such thing as a billionaire. The fact that these people exist at all is an indictment of the generally feeble tax policies in place across the western hemisphere…
March 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
As I’ve suggested before, there should be no such thing as a billionaire. The fact that these people exist at all is an indictment of the generally feeble tax policies in place across the western hemisphere…
The power of the simple if risky gesture…brilliant.
March 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The power of the simple if risky gesture…brilliant.
A leader is the last thing Europe needs…
Leaders are invariably guilty of embellishing the message in pursuit of plaudits…What’s needed is consensus and communiques…
www.politico.eu/article/volo...
Leaders are invariably guilty of embellishing the message in pursuit of plaudits…What’s needed is consensus and communiques…
www.politico.eu/article/volo...
‘Free world needs a new leader’: Europe defends Zelenskyy after Trump attack
France, Germany and Poland all make prompt declarations of support as Europe fears Trump’s alignment with Putin.
www.politico.eu
March 1, 2025 at 11:51 PM
A leader is the last thing Europe needs…
Leaders are invariably guilty of embellishing the message in pursuit of plaudits…What’s needed is consensus and communiques…
www.politico.eu/article/volo...
Leaders are invariably guilty of embellishing the message in pursuit of plaudits…What’s needed is consensus and communiques…
www.politico.eu/article/volo...
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This is Winston Churchill visiting the White House during World War II.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
March 1, 2025 at 1:59 AM
This is Winston Churchill visiting the White House during World War II.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
Funny how he isn’t wearing a suit either. Almost like he was a wartime leader defending his country from being slaughtered and wiped out by an authoritarian aggressor.
Trump’s a Bastard….
February 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Trump’s a Bastard….
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The best way to confront a bully about the misinformation he is spreading is to confront him in front of everyone. Macron just did that.
February 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The best way to confront a bully about the misinformation he is spreading is to confront him in front of everyone. Macron just did that.
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Trump and Elon are just LOUD distractions. It’s the cowards behind them that we need to antagonize. Name and shame them over and over again as fascists, un-American, and threats to our democracy.
February 23, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Trump and Elon are just LOUD distractions. It’s the cowards behind them that we need to antagonize. Name and shame them over and over again as fascists, un-American, and threats to our democracy.
Simon Jenkins succumbs to the seductive if blunt rhetoric of Trump and Vance - how sad and short sided…https://apple.news/AqqG1BgwcQO-uE2DoOhsiKQ
February 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Simon Jenkins succumbs to the seductive if blunt rhetoric of Trump and Vance - how sad and short sided…https://apple.news/AqqG1BgwcQO-uE2DoOhsiKQ
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Ok that made me laugh
I hope America is as lucky as the delta jet - everyone survives but the right wing explodes
February 19, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Ok that made me laugh
But wait… you mean there’s someone in the Whitehouse who’s even more morally reprehensible than the ‘Three Musketeers’…. Please become more acquainted with the deeply disturbing rants and authoritarian utterances of Steven Miller, the ‘Trump whisperer’ and speech writer since 2016.
February 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
But wait… you mean there’s someone in the Whitehouse who’s even more morally reprehensible than the ‘Three Musketeers’…. Please become more acquainted with the deeply disturbing rants and authoritarian utterances of Steven Miller, the ‘Trump whisperer’ and speech writer since 2016.
Punch himself in the face…
“Just let Trump swing away for five rounds,” “Because he can’t keep up with it. … I don’t think we need to contest everything, just bob and weave and he’s going to punch himself totally out.” apple.news/A_3MlV8EBS8W...
“Just let Trump swing away for five rounds,” “Because he can’t keep up with it. … I don’t think we need to contest everything, just bob and weave and he’s going to punch himself totally out.” apple.news/A_3MlV8EBS8W...
James Carville Reveals What Insiders Say About Trump’s White House, And It’s Bleak — HuffPost UK
“It’s nuttier than you even think!” the longtime Democratic strategist said, while also offering a tactic to combat it.
apple.news
February 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Punch himself in the face…
“Just let Trump swing away for five rounds,” “Because he can’t keep up with it. … I don’t think we need to contest everything, just bob and weave and he’s going to punch himself totally out.” apple.news/A_3MlV8EBS8W...
“Just let Trump swing away for five rounds,” “Because he can’t keep up with it. … I don’t think we need to contest everything, just bob and weave and he’s going to punch himself totally out.” apple.news/A_3MlV8EBS8W...
More chaos…and policy making on the hoof..
”I think we should, in general, leave countries to their own business”, Musk said “Basically, America should mind its own business.”
apple.news/AgV6UDIfXSRu...
”I think we should, in general, leave countries to their own business”, Musk said “Basically, America should mind its own business.”
apple.news/AgV6UDIfXSRu...
Elon Musk: US should mind its own business instead of pushing for regime change — The Independent
Elon Musk was critical of America’s “pushy” international policy as he addressed leaders at the World Government Summit in Dubai.
apple.news
February 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
More chaos…and policy making on the hoof..
”I think we should, in general, leave countries to their own business”, Musk said “Basically, America should mind its own business.”
apple.news/AgV6UDIfXSRu...
”I think we should, in general, leave countries to their own business”, Musk said “Basically, America should mind its own business.”
apple.news/AgV6UDIfXSRu...
Vance’s crusade against restrictions on freedom of speech (curbs on hate speech and incitement by far right activists), and “out of control migration” (dilution of Anglo-Saxon indigenous stock), is as divisive as it is abhorrent. apple.news/AwczCrxS4TQq...
UK politics live: Trump’s vice president backs Brexit voters in anti-immigration rant — The Independent
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer said he will visit the US to meet with President Trump amid tensions between the two countries
apple.news
February 15, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Vance’s crusade against restrictions on freedom of speech (curbs on hate speech and incitement by far right activists), and “out of control migration” (dilution of Anglo-Saxon indigenous stock), is as divisive as it is abhorrent. apple.news/AwczCrxS4TQq...
Europe rallies around Zelenskyy- Ironically it was Trump’s talk of a stitch-up and imminent betrayal that galvanised the European leaders.
apple.news/A1lb8i8iNRXS...
apple.news/A1lb8i8iNRXS...
Zelenskyy tells Vance Ukraine needs ‘security guarantees’ before any Putin talks — The Guardian
Ukrainian leader appears reassured after Munich bilateral, having feared he could be bounced into peace negotiations
apple.news
February 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Europe rallies around Zelenskyy- Ironically it was Trump’s talk of a stitch-up and imminent betrayal that galvanised the European leaders.
apple.news/A1lb8i8iNRXS...
apple.news/A1lb8i8iNRXS...
