harryt63.bsky.social
@harryt63.bsky.social
Unintended consequences? Or were they intended...?
Russia and China, have ramped up recruitment efforts targeting US federal employees—particularly those recently fired or at risk of termination. These efforts are unfolding aggressively on LinkedIn, where adversaries are reaching out under the guise of job opportunities, networking, and consulting.
March 1, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This seems to have been going on forever! Great that Labour in opposition can still have a positive impact in the teeth of Tory populism (listening to the loudest voices, not necessarily the wisest counsel).

Absolutely delighted I held firm & won the vote against the #ConservativeAdministration. A massive investment & much needed boost to the town's & region's economy
#LabourLovesDandG ❤️

BBC News - Dumfries flood protection work to begin in 2026 at Whitesands - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Dumfries flood protection work to begin in 2026 at Whitesands
The move follows investigation work on Whitesands in Dumfries which has flooded more than 200 times.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Fuck Elon Musk, and all the slime that rides on his coat-tails.
Survivors of Telford abuse crimes & the mums of two women murdered by boyfriends say of the Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips that ‘no one in public life has done more to support victims and survivors and to advocate for their interests’

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘We stand by Jess’: Telford survivors criticise Musk’s attack on Phillips
Exclusive: Victims of male violence sign letter praising minister for devoting life to ‘fighting for women and girls’
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Well worth watching, particularly the scenes of Hitler speaking about "alien culture" taking over Germany. Shades of Farage and Jenrick. These guys aren't funny; they're dangerous.

Berlin 1933, Series 1: Episode 1: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0gjkjzt via @bbciplayer
Berlin 1933 - Series 1: Episode 1
As the new year dawns, Berlin is fractured and divided. Street battles intensify, and cracks deepen as the National Socialists have become the strongest party in Germany.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Reposted
Some people in recent days have alleged a ‘cover-up’ over the grooming & rape of hundreds of young girls in predominantly northern UK towns, leading to calls for a ‘national’ public inquiry into child sexual exploitation

FWIW here’s a non-exhaustive list of inquiries into #CSE in last 12 yrs…
January 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Laura Kuenssberg asks "Why is Nigel Farage getting so much support"? Because useful idiots like you keep giving him publicity way out of proportion to the number of Reform MPs, that's why.

@bbclaurak.bsky.social
January 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Got my entire music collection to hand for the first time in too many years. This beauty's on at the minute. Used to stride to lectures round Holyrood Park with this on the Walkman in the 80s (yeah, I was catching up with the 70s... )

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ofh...
The Mahavishnu Orchestra - The Inner Mounting Flame (1971) - Full Album (HQ)
YouTube video by Música Livre
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Quite amazing how a confected petition, promoted by Elon Musk's personal social media platform and a collection of Reform and Tory mouthpieces can cause such a collection of virtual stiffies amongst the knuckle-dragging public. I might just leave X totally tonight.
November 25, 2024 at 4:12 PM