Hugo Fitzpatrick
@hugofitz.bsky.social
37, Irish 🇮🇪, (Town) Planner, Transport enthusiast, Cinephile, LGBTQI, lefty, bird app migrant. 🍉
In spy movies this is usually when a guy gets piano wire to the neck...
The inviolability of NATO and American interests used to mean something different.
The inviolability of NATO and American interests used to mean something different.
Miller: Denmark is a tiny country with a tiny economy and a tiny military. They cannot defend Greenland… Under every understanding of law that has existed about territorial control for 500 years, to control a territory you have to be able to defend a territory…
January 17, 2026 at 3:32 PM
In spy movies this is usually when a guy gets piano wire to the neck...
The inviolability of NATO and American interests used to mean something different.
The inviolability of NATO and American interests used to mean something different.
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These motherfuckers are using the same tactics as the Child Catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
January 17, 2026 at 3:11 PM
These motherfuckers are using the same tactics as the Child Catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
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This is what it takes to produce sexual abuse material.
"A US regulator ruled on Thursday that Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company had acted illegally by using dozens of methane gas turbines to power massive data centers in Tennessee." - @darakerr.bsky.social
Elon Musk’s xAI datacenter generating extra electricity illegally, regulator rules
Win for Memphis activists who say ‘Colossus’ facilities add extra pollution to already overburdened communities
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
This is what it takes to produce sexual abuse material.
Yikes.
Yes, the sad sacks who have a particular view of a fictional character being a certain cup size now range in age from 50 to still in the basement...
Remember how the 2018 movie was quickly forgotten. The sexist rage was given a little less daylight I suppose
Yes, the sad sacks who have a particular view of a fictional character being a certain cup size now range in age from 50 to still in the basement...
Remember how the 2018 movie was quickly forgotten. The sexist rage was given a little less daylight I suppose
The company that had to shut down 400 stores this month thinks incelposting is going to to bring customers back
January 16, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Yikes.
Yes, the sad sacks who have a particular view of a fictional character being a certain cup size now range in age from 50 to still in the basement...
Remember how the 2018 movie was quickly forgotten. The sexist rage was given a little less daylight I suppose
Yes, the sad sacks who have a particular view of a fictional character being a certain cup size now range in age from 50 to still in the basement...
Remember how the 2018 movie was quickly forgotten. The sexist rage was given a little less daylight I suppose
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If your response to CSAM isn't knee-jerk, that's a problem.
January 16, 2026 at 3:24 PM
If your response to CSAM isn't knee-jerk, that's a problem.
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This is chilling and must be heard to believe. And the fact that this is where we are says everything.
January 16, 2026 at 2:33 AM
This is chilling and must be heard to believe. And the fact that this is where we are says everything.
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This video shows ICE holding children hostage to bait parents out of their homes.
Just unspeakable levels of cruelty and inhumanity.
Just unspeakable levels of cruelty and inhumanity.
January 14, 2026 at 8:58 PM
This video shows ICE holding children hostage to bait parents out of their homes.
Just unspeakable levels of cruelty and inhumanity.
Just unspeakable levels of cruelty and inhumanity.
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Hats off to whoever did this (and the beautiful model).
January 16, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Hats off to whoever did this (and the beautiful model).
Star Trek 60 ident goes through every hero ship, but not the Cerritos or Protostar?
Athena gets a spot, but not the workhorse of the federation or the fastest ship ever?
Boo-urns!
#startrek #StarfleetAcademy
Athena gets a spot, but not the workhorse of the federation or the fastest ship ever?
Boo-urns!
#startrek #StarfleetAcademy
January 15, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Star Trek 60 ident goes through every hero ship, but not the Cerritos or Protostar?
Athena gets a spot, but not the workhorse of the federation or the fastest ship ever?
Boo-urns!
#startrek #StarfleetAcademy
Athena gets a spot, but not the workhorse of the federation or the fastest ship ever?
Boo-urns!
#startrek #StarfleetAcademy
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After two years of polling that tried over and over to push immigration above issues like the cost of living and the lack of housing, I’m shocked to learn that people mistakenly believe that immigration is bigger than it really is. Shocked. It’s shocking. 😳
January 15, 2026 at 10:03 AM
After two years of polling that tried over and over to push immigration above issues like the cost of living and the lack of housing, I’m shocked to learn that people mistakenly believe that immigration is bigger than it really is. Shocked. It’s shocking. 😳
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Bandcamp has banned AI music 🎧
"Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp"
"Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp"
January 14, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Bandcamp has banned AI music 🎧
"Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp"
"Music and audio that is generated wholly or in substantial part by AI is not permitted on Bandcamp"
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Not a single day in 2025 was cooler than the 1991-2020 average, on a global scale. @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Not a single day in 2025 was cooler than the 1991-2020 average, on a global scale. @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social
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Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Canada are sending troops to Greenland amid continued threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to annex the territory, multiple outlets reported. #FAFO
www.newsweek.com/greenland-ge...
www.newsweek.com/greenland-ge...
Germany, other NATO allies sending troops to Greenland amid Trump threats
Trump said Wednesday that anything less than U.S. control of Greenland would be "unacceptable" in a warning to NATO allies.
www.newsweek.com
January 14, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and Canada are sending troops to Greenland amid continued threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to annex the territory, multiple outlets reported. #FAFO
www.newsweek.com/greenland-ge...
www.newsweek.com/greenland-ge...
The Internet never forgets.
It even has a wiki.
It even has a wiki.
January 14, 2026 at 10:16 PM
The Internet never forgets.
It even has a wiki.
It even has a wiki.
A few too many buzz words.
Being a dose.
And I believe some vague accusations of unwanted messages floated about the place also.
So some quiet might do some good.
Being a dose.
And I believe some vague accusations of unwanted messages floated about the place also.
So some quiet might do some good.
January 14, 2026 at 10:13 PM
A few too many buzz words.
Being a dose.
And I believe some vague accusations of unwanted messages floated about the place also.
So some quiet might do some good.
Being a dose.
And I believe some vague accusations of unwanted messages floated about the place also.
So some quiet might do some good.
Oh I was talking about Instagram.
I have no idea about X anymore.
Don't want to look.
I have no idea about X anymore.
Don't want to look.
January 14, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Oh I was talking about Instagram.
I have no idea about X anymore.
Don't want to look.
I have no idea about X anymore.
Don't want to look.
Apparently his accounts were suspended...
But he's always been smarmy and awkward.
Wouldn't surprisee that he had a few takes too far.
But he's always been smarmy and awkward.
Wouldn't surprisee that he had a few takes too far.
January 14, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Apparently his accounts were suspended...
But he's always been smarmy and awkward.
Wouldn't surprisee that he had a few takes too far.
But he's always been smarmy and awkward.
Wouldn't surprisee that he had a few takes too far.
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🚨HOLY SHIT: Trump fell asleep right in the middle of the meeting and it looks like the little girl noticed:
January 14, 2026 at 9:45 PM
🚨HOLY SHIT: Trump fell asleep right in the middle of the meeting and it looks like the little girl noticed:
How has Al Sapienza never been asked to play Curtis Sliwa?
January 14, 2026 at 9:47 PM
How has Al Sapienza never been asked to play Curtis Sliwa?
Next Seanad election will feature a combined 6 seater University constituency.
As a TU Dublin (former DIT) graduate I'll finally get to exercise my right to vote on an election in our second chamber.
As a TU Dublin (former DIT) graduate I'll finally get to exercise my right to vote on an election in our second chamber.
If only "anyone" could vote against Rónán...
Senator Rónán Mullen says "we're missing the point" by talking about Elon Musk and X when "anyone" could create this software.
January 14, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Next Seanad election will feature a combined 6 seater University constituency.
As a TU Dublin (former DIT) graduate I'll finally get to exercise my right to vote on an election in our second chamber.
As a TU Dublin (former DIT) graduate I'll finally get to exercise my right to vote on an election in our second chamber.
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Europe.
Is moving military assets.
To deter an invasion.
By the United States of America.
Is moving military assets.
To deter an invasion.
By the United States of America.
January 14, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Europe.
Is moving military assets.
To deter an invasion.
By the United States of America.
Is moving military assets.
To deter an invasion.
By the United States of America.
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⚖️ DEADLINE TOMORROW ⚖️
Submissions on this are due tomorrow. Please do take a few minutes to make a submission, it sounds like a dry topic, but the negative consequences for the Irish environment could be profound.
We need as many people as possible to push back on this.
Submissions on this are due tomorrow. Please do take a few minutes to make a submission, it sounds like a dry topic, but the negative consequences for the Irish environment could be profound.
We need as many people as possible to push back on this.
Have your say by January 15 deadline.
In all our time in An Taisce, this is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced. These proposed changes are clearly unlawful, undemocratic & unfair.
For more: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
#environmentaljustice
In all our time in An Taisce, this is one of the biggest threats to environmental protection that we have ever faced. These proposed changes are clearly unlawful, undemocratic & unfair.
For more: www.antaisce.org/news/all-han...
#environmentaljustice
An Taisce urges public to object to ‘unlawful’ caps on judicial review fees
January 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
⚖️ DEADLINE TOMORROW ⚖️
Submissions on this are due tomorrow. Please do take a few minutes to make a submission, it sounds like a dry topic, but the negative consequences for the Irish environment could be profound.
We need as many people as possible to push back on this.
Submissions on this are due tomorrow. Please do take a few minutes to make a submission, it sounds like a dry topic, but the negative consequences for the Irish environment could be profound.
We need as many people as possible to push back on this.
Can we abandon "Camden Yard" and return to calling it 'the former DIT Kevin Street site', so people know where it actually is?
Camden Yard could be in the Docklands it's so bland.
Camden Yard could be in the Docklands it's so bland.
January 14, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Can we abandon "Camden Yard" and return to calling it 'the former DIT Kevin Street site', so people know where it actually is?
Camden Yard could be in the Docklands it's so bland.
Camden Yard could be in the Docklands it's so bland.
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This seems like a Big Deal.
Its on the front page of The Guardian website, as it should be.
Its NOT on the front page of The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, the Herald Sun or Sky News.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Its on the front page of The Guardian website, as it should be.
Its NOT on the front page of The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, the Herald Sun or Sky News.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Human activity helped make 2025 third-hottest year on record, experts say
Data leads scientists to declare 2015 Paris agreement to keep global heating below 1.5C ‘dead in the water’
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:17 AM
This seems like a Big Deal.
Its on the front page of The Guardian website, as it should be.
Its NOT on the front page of The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, the Herald Sun or Sky News.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Its on the front page of The Guardian website, as it should be.
Its NOT on the front page of The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, the Herald Sun or Sky News.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...