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Whatever you might think of Maduro, the seizure and kidnapping of a head of state takes us to a very dark place. Vast, arbitrary, extra-legal power, which could be exercised almost anywhere, regardless of the character of the target government.
January 3, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Whatever you might think of Maduro, the seizure and kidnapping of a head of state takes us to a very dark place. Vast, arbitrary, extra-legal power, which could be exercised almost anywhere, regardless of the character of the target government.
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Previously on Bylines Scotland...
“US now least reliable partner in NATO”, says MP Stephen Gethins
“The democracies of the world must work together”
bylines.scot
January 3, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Previously on Bylines Scotland...
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The bombing of Venezuela is an act of aggression: unprovoked, unjustified and unjustifiable.
January 3, 2026 at 9:25 AM
The bombing of Venezuela is an act of aggression: unprovoked, unjustified and unjustifiable.
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After removing Maduro, the USA will finally be able to bring freedom to millions of barrels of oil.
January 3, 2026 at 9:40 AM
After removing Maduro, the USA will finally be able to bring freedom to millions of barrels of oil.
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100% seriously, European leaders and Commission officials should plan on the basis that the US might do this to them too, about Greenland, about tech regulation, about “Christian values”, about “free speech”, whatever.
Fucking hell.
Think the referance to US Law Enforcement here is quite telling as well: a huge extension of how far the US feels its laws reach.
Apparently its fine to now attack and kidnap a head of state because of 'US law'. Fucking hell.
Think the referance to US Law Enforcement here is quite telling as well: a huge extension of how far the US feels its laws reach.
Apparently its fine to now attack and kidnap a head of state because of 'US law'. Fucking hell.
Trump says Maduro is in US custody.
January 3, 2026 at 9:59 AM
100% seriously, European leaders and Commission officials should plan on the basis that the US might do this to them too, about Greenland, about tech regulation, about “Christian values”, about “free speech”, whatever.
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What an unlucky coincidence that so many of the Brexit champions appear to be grossly dishonest conmen with a massive dose of raging prejudice where their sense of shame should be.
December 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM
What an unlucky coincidence that so many of the Brexit champions appear to be grossly dishonest conmen with a massive dose of raging prejudice where their sense of shame should be.
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Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 14
‘Ponies in the Snow’
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
‘Ponies in the Snow’
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
December 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 14
‘Ponies in the Snow’
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
‘Ponies in the Snow’
Artist: CF Tunnicliffe
A 6 star performance from the Rovers
December 14, 2025 at 9:04 AM
A 6 star performance from the Rovers
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Happy 40th birthday to Psychocandy by The Jesus and Mary Chain, which was released on this day in 1985
November 18, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Happy 40th birthday to Psychocandy by The Jesus and Mary Chain, which was released on this day in 1985
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Dear Britain:
Your polls look very "European" and NOW would be a really really really really really really really good time to switch to PR.
➡️ RFM: 26% | 170 (+74)
🟥 LAB: 19% | 124 (-110)
🟦 CON: 18% | 118 (-38)
🟩 GRN: 15% | 98 (+55)
🟧 LDM: 14% | 91 (+10)
🟨 SNP: 3% | 19 (+2)
🔲 PLC: 2% | 12 (+7)
Your polls look very "European" and NOW would be a really really really really really really really good time to switch to PR.
➡️ RFM: 26% | 170 (+74)
🟥 LAB: 19% | 124 (-110)
🟦 CON: 18% | 118 (-38)
🟩 GRN: 15% | 98 (+55)
🟧 LDM: 14% | 91 (+10)
🟨 SNP: 3% | 19 (+2)
🔲 PLC: 2% | 12 (+7)
November 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Dear Britain:
Your polls look very "European" and NOW would be a really really really really really really really good time to switch to PR.
➡️ RFM: 26% | 170 (+74)
🟥 LAB: 19% | 124 (-110)
🟦 CON: 18% | 118 (-38)
🟩 GRN: 15% | 98 (+55)
🟧 LDM: 14% | 91 (+10)
🟨 SNP: 3% | 19 (+2)
🔲 PLC: 2% | 12 (+7)
Your polls look very "European" and NOW would be a really really really really really really really good time to switch to PR.
➡️ RFM: 26% | 170 (+74)
🟥 LAB: 19% | 124 (-110)
🟦 CON: 18% | 118 (-38)
🟩 GRN: 15% | 98 (+55)
🟧 LDM: 14% | 91 (+10)
🟨 SNP: 3% | 19 (+2)
🔲 PLC: 2% | 12 (+7)
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✍️ The mirage of safety: Dubai, Reform UK, and the false promise of order
Dubai’s promise of safety and order, like that of Reform UK, rests on an illusion and comes at a cost to those without power
By Mike Chitty
@mikechitty.bsky.social
Dubai’s promise of safety and order, like that of Reform UK, rests on an illusion and comes at a cost to those without power
By Mike Chitty
@mikechitty.bsky.social
The mirage of safety: Dubai, Reform UK, and the false promise of order
Dubai’s promise of safety and order, like that of Reform UK, rests on an illusion and comes at a cost to those without power
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 8:08 PM
✍️ The mirage of safety: Dubai, Reform UK, and the false promise of order
Dubai’s promise of safety and order, like that of Reform UK, rests on an illusion and comes at a cost to those without power
By Mike Chitty
@mikechitty.bsky.social
Dubai’s promise of safety and order, like that of Reform UK, rests on an illusion and comes at a cost to those without power
By Mike Chitty
@mikechitty.bsky.social
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Free tuition.
Free prescriptions.
Scottish Child Payment.
Lowest council tax bills in the UK.
Peak rail fares gone for good.
Child poverty falling.
That is our SNP record and proof that self-government works.
Imagine how much more we could do with the powers of independence.
Free prescriptions.
Scottish Child Payment.
Lowest council tax bills in the UK.
Peak rail fares gone for good.
Child poverty falling.
That is our SNP record and proof that self-government works.
Imagine how much more we could do with the powers of independence.
October 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Free tuition.
Free prescriptions.
Scottish Child Payment.
Lowest council tax bills in the UK.
Peak rail fares gone for good.
Child poverty falling.
That is our SNP record and proof that self-government works.
Imagine how much more we could do with the powers of independence.
Free prescriptions.
Scottish Child Payment.
Lowest council tax bills in the UK.
Peak rail fares gone for good.
Child poverty falling.
That is our SNP record and proof that self-government works.
Imagine how much more we could do with the powers of independence.
Reposted by Ian Edmiston
"a test"? you mean...a violation?
October 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
"a test"? you mean...a violation?
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The National's front page today highlights how genocide was allowed to happen in Gaza, accompanied by a four-page special report 👇
The National's front page today: How genocide happened
www.thenational.scot
October 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The National's front page today highlights how genocide was allowed to happen in Gaza, accompanied by a four-page special report 👇
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No easy answers to the problems with the UK economy which are set out with his usual clarity here bit.ly/4hrIQI9 by @PJTheEconomist the depressing truth is a useful counterpoint to the easy answers politicians promise to get our votes
Reeves faces a historic challenge with record state spending
Yearly public spending is some £150 billion more than it was before the pandemic, driven by an ageing population, debt interest and greater defence needs
bit.ly
October 13, 2025 at 7:06 AM
No easy answers to the problems with the UK economy which are set out with his usual clarity here bit.ly/4hrIQI9 by @PJTheEconomist the depressing truth is a useful counterpoint to the easy answers politicians promise to get our votes
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Power is the rock on which truth founders. The mainstream media, with a few exceptions, is a single-issue lobby group, whose purpose is to assert the rights of capital.
Here's what I've learnt about the industry in 40 years in journalism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Here's what I've learnt about the industry in 40 years in journalism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I have now been a journalist for 40 years. The forces ranged against my profession have never been so powerful | George Monbiot
Once, I believed that humanity’s problem was an information deficit. Now, I know you can’t speak truth to power if power controls your words, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Power is the rock on which truth founders. The mainstream media, with a few exceptions, is a single-issue lobby group, whose purpose is to assert the rights of capital.
Here's what I've learnt about the industry in 40 years in journalism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Here's what I've learnt about the industry in 40 years in journalism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Just gong to leave this here so more people are aware of the scumbags attitude. youtu.be/SA8T29zWNCw?...
Nigel Farage loves open borders - for the super rich
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
youtu.be
September 8, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Just gong to leave this here so more people are aware of the scumbags attitude. youtu.be/SA8T29zWNCw?...
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www.thenational.scot/news/2536652...
number of hip and knee replacements carried out at Scottish hospitals Under #SNP GOV
thenational.scot/news/2536652...
Oh dear Jackie Bailey and Unionist parties wont be happy
number of hip and knee replacements carried out at Scottish hospitals Under #SNP GOV
thenational.scot/news/2536652...
Oh dear Jackie Bailey and Unionist parties wont be happy
Record number of hip and knee replacements carried out at Scottish hospitals
A record number of hip and knee replacements were carried out at Scottish hospitals last year, new figures have shown.
www.thenational.scot
August 5, 2025 at 12:08 PM
www.thenational.scot/news/2536652...
number of hip and knee replacements carried out at Scottish hospitals Under #SNP GOV
thenational.scot/news/2536652...
Oh dear Jackie Bailey and Unionist parties wont be happy
number of hip and knee replacements carried out at Scottish hospitals Under #SNP GOV
thenational.scot/news/2536652...
Oh dear Jackie Bailey and Unionist parties wont be happy
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'Lied in 2014 they said oil was running out then now we have loads of it. It was only running out when indy is mentioned.
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'North Sea oil and gas will be important for decades,' says Reeves
Chancellor Rachel Reeves visited RAF Lossiemouth and St Fergus gas plant on Friday.
news.stv.tv
August 2, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Reposted by Ian Edmiston
To be clear, the US Speaker has adjourned the lower house of Congress early, to avoid votes relating to the publication of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. Even by Trump standards, this whole saga is astounding.
July 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
To be clear, the US Speaker has adjourned the lower house of Congress early, to avoid votes relating to the publication of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. Even by Trump standards, this whole saga is astounding.