James Aithie 🏴
@jamesaithie.bsky.social
"Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards"- Soren Kierkagaard
Dumfries and Galloway / Isle of Lewis 🏴
Dumfries and Galloway / Isle of Lewis 🏴
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'Small nations are shaping the future right now. Scotland must do the same – by articulating who we are and what we offer. Denmark acts. Finland leads. Iceland chooses its future. Scotland can do the same – if we’re bold enough to claim it'
www.thenational.scot/politics/258...
www.thenational.scot/politics/258...
Scotland must be bold to claim its spot in European centre
THERE’S something genuinely inspiring about watching Denmark’s calm and assured Mette Frederiksen in action, especially compared to Trump’s…
www.thenational.scot
February 1, 2026 at 6:12 PM
'Small nations are shaping the future right now. Scotland must do the same – by articulating who we are and what we offer. Denmark acts. Finland leads. Iceland chooses its future. Scotland can do the same – if we’re bold enough to claim it'
www.thenational.scot/politics/258...
www.thenational.scot/politics/258...
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Do you want to know if you can watch a film on the BBC tonight?
IS THERE'S A FILM ON THE BBC AROUND 9PM TONIGHT?
A simple way to see if there’s a film on the BBC around 9pm tonight.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Do you want to know if you can watch a film on the BBC tonight?
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Today's Smelt post: hey, you liked Ghosts, right? And you like Cunk? Well, Ben Willbond (Ghosts) and Joel Morris (Cunk) want to make a sitcom together. We can't afford to make it without your help. So why not chuck us a tenner plus fees, so we can make it?
www.leadmojo.co.uk/smelt
www.leadmojo.co.uk/smelt
SMELT — Lead Mojo
www.leadmojo.co.uk
January 22, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Today's Smelt post: hey, you liked Ghosts, right? And you like Cunk? Well, Ben Willbond (Ghosts) and Joel Morris (Cunk) want to make a sitcom together. We can't afford to make it without your help. So why not chuck us a tenner plus fees, so we can make it?
www.leadmojo.co.uk/smelt
www.leadmojo.co.uk/smelt
“Governments don't want a population capable of critical thinking, they want obedient workers, people just smart enough to run the machines and just dumb enough to passively accept their situation.” - George Carlin
February 1, 2026 at 7:28 PM
“Governments don't want a population capable of critical thinking, they want obedient workers, people just smart enough to run the machines and just dumb enough to passively accept their situation.” - George Carlin
I'm waiting for the day when the billionaires realise the fastest way to their second trillion, isn't by squeezing it out of ordinary people, but to kill the other trillionaires and buy up all their businesses.
This shit hits like a sledgehammer right now. It's not even remotely an exaggeration.
February 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM
I'm waiting for the day when the billionaires realise the fastest way to their second trillion, isn't by squeezing it out of ordinary people, but to kill the other trillionaires and buy up all their businesses.
Donald Trump is a rapist, a paedophile, and is so shit at golf, he has to cheat every time.
Trump "I'm gonna sue his ass for lying about me, I do not cheat everytime!"
Trump "I'm gonna sue his ass for lying about me, I do not cheat everytime!"
Trump sued the BBC for editing one of his speeches.
It makes you wonder why he's not suing people for directly, openly stating that he's a rapist and a paedophile.
It makes you wonder why he's not suing people for directly, openly stating that he's a rapist and a paedophile.
February 1, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Donald Trump is a rapist, a paedophile, and is so shit at golf, he has to cheat every time.
Trump "I'm gonna sue his ass for lying about me, I do not cheat everytime!"
Trump "I'm gonna sue his ass for lying about me, I do not cheat everytime!"
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Trump sued the BBC for editing one of his speeches.
It makes you wonder why he's not suing people for directly, openly stating that he's a rapist and a paedophile.
It makes you wonder why he's not suing people for directly, openly stating that he's a rapist and a paedophile.
February 1, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Trump sued the BBC for editing one of his speeches.
It makes you wonder why he's not suing people for directly, openly stating that he's a rapist and a paedophile.
It makes you wonder why he's not suing people for directly, openly stating that he's a rapist and a paedophile.
Great, that means we can expect the rest of them anytime now?
"This review is over" -- Todd Blanche says DOJ is done with the Epstein files
February 1, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Great, that means we can expect the rest of them anytime now?
A Bridge Too Far on BBC2 📽️
- I'm pretty sure Cagney & Lacey nicked the main theme.
- I once bumped into Stephen Moore & his family, shortly after I had bumped my rucksack & it's contents into the Glomach Falls, which resulted in a 13 mile walk back to the car, rather than continuing my with my trek.
- I'm pretty sure Cagney & Lacey nicked the main theme.
- I once bumped into Stephen Moore & his family, shortly after I had bumped my rucksack & it's contents into the Glomach Falls, which resulted in a 13 mile walk back to the car, rather than continuing my with my trek.
February 1, 2026 at 3:23 PM
A Bridge Too Far on BBC2 📽️
- I'm pretty sure Cagney & Lacey nicked the main theme.
- I once bumped into Stephen Moore & his family, shortly after I had bumped my rucksack & it's contents into the Glomach Falls, which resulted in a 13 mile walk back to the car, rather than continuing my with my trek.
- I'm pretty sure Cagney & Lacey nicked the main theme.
- I once bumped into Stephen Moore & his family, shortly after I had bumped my rucksack & it's contents into the Glomach Falls, which resulted in a 13 mile walk back to the car, rather than continuing my with my trek.
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As Black History Month begins, we honor the generations of Black New Yorkers who built this city into the “gorgeous mosaic” we call home.
Today, we reflect on the words of Mayor David Dinkins: our city’s first Black mayor (and a democratic socialist!).
Today, we reflect on the words of Mayor David Dinkins: our city’s first Black mayor (and a democratic socialist!).
February 1, 2026 at 2:11 PM
As Black History Month begins, we honor the generations of Black New Yorkers who built this city into the “gorgeous mosaic” we call home.
Today, we reflect on the words of Mayor David Dinkins: our city’s first Black mayor (and a democratic socialist!).
Today, we reflect on the words of Mayor David Dinkins: our city’s first Black mayor (and a democratic socialist!).
Wait, wasn't he the Better Together secret weapon? 🤣
To the tune of 'Golden Brown'
🎶
Gordon Brown, lies just for fun
Weighs us down, with our minds he churns
Try as he might
He’s full o’ shite
Defence of the Crown, he’s Gordon Brown..
1/3
To the tune of 'Golden Brown'
🎶
Gordon Brown, lies just for fun
Weighs us down, with our minds he churns
Try as he might
He’s full o’ shite
Defence of the Crown, he’s Gordon Brown..
1/3
Gordon Brown still blames the Better Together campaign for the collapse of Labour support in Scotland
February 1, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Wait, wasn't he the Better Together secret weapon? 🤣
To the tune of 'Golden Brown'
🎶
Gordon Brown, lies just for fun
Weighs us down, with our minds he churns
Try as he might
He’s full o’ shite
Defence of the Crown, he’s Gordon Brown..
1/3
To the tune of 'Golden Brown'
🎶
Gordon Brown, lies just for fun
Weighs us down, with our minds he churns
Try as he might
He’s full o’ shite
Defence of the Crown, he’s Gordon Brown..
1/3
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Looking forward to seeing big Tam up front today HH🍀
February 1, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Looking forward to seeing big Tam up front today HH🍀
Happy #imbolc #StBrigidsDay Edinburgh is looking very pretty today.
February 1, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Jam Roly Poly = claggy gack (as in messy, not as in filled with cocaine. That actually would vastly improve it).
Guys, I really need to talk about something dumb and meaningless. What's a universally beloved sweet treat that you think is just mid? For me, it's meringue.
February 1, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Jam Roly Poly = claggy gack (as in messy, not as in filled with cocaine. That actually would vastly improve it).
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Guys I am so so SO irrationally delighted by this video. This genuinely fills me with indescribable joy. Help me I think my mind has finally snapped.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=nfxp...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=nfxp...
Three-Cheese Pizza Blend Recipe : Tips for Making Pizza
YouTube video by cookingguide
m.youtube.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Guys I am so so SO irrationally delighted by this video. This genuinely fills me with indescribable joy. Help me I think my mind has finally snapped.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=nfxp...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=nfxp...
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Morning Folks.
I've put a draft letter of complaint to BBC Scotland re QEUH on our website for guidance and structure. Next step is OFCOM
Don't simply copy and paste this, as any near-identical letters will count as only one complaint.
See free-scotland.scot/bbc-scotland...
Get writing folks.
I've put a draft letter of complaint to BBC Scotland re QEUH on our website for guidance and structure. Next step is OFCOM
Don't simply copy and paste this, as any near-identical letters will count as only one complaint.
See free-scotland.scot/bbc-scotland...
Get writing folks.
February 1, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Morning Folks.
I've put a draft letter of complaint to BBC Scotland re QEUH on our website for guidance and structure. Next step is OFCOM
Don't simply copy and paste this, as any near-identical letters will count as only one complaint.
See free-scotland.scot/bbc-scotland...
Get writing folks.
I've put a draft letter of complaint to BBC Scotland re QEUH on our website for guidance and structure. Next step is OFCOM
Don't simply copy and paste this, as any near-identical letters will count as only one complaint.
See free-scotland.scot/bbc-scotland...
Get writing folks.
Creeping authoritarianism is coming, and Scotland is no longer immune - @wodieskodie.bsky.social
Read the full story here: www.thenational.scot/politics/258...
Rhoda Meek: Creeping authoritarianism is coming and Scotland is no longer immune
I LOOKED at Baron Offord of Garvel last week, leader of Reform UK in Scotland, and thought of Animal Farm. I looked at Suella Braverman, defecting…
www.thenational.scot
February 1, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Creeping authoritarianism is coming, and Scotland is no longer immune - @wodieskodie.bsky.social
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To misquote a line: “we’re going to need a considerably bigger fanny”.
February 1, 2026 at 12:18 PM
To misquote a line: “we’re going to need a considerably bigger fanny”.
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Me: “…an intimate device which inserts discreetly into one’s bottom and releases regular bursts of fragrance to mask unpleasant smells which may be emitted from said bottom: The Glade Butt Plug-In!”
Vicar: “I meant ideas for the church Spring fete…”
Vicar: “I meant ideas for the church Spring fete…”
February 1, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Me: “…an intimate device which inserts discreetly into one’s bottom and releases regular bursts of fragrance to mask unpleasant smells which may be emitted from said bottom: The Glade Butt Plug-In!”
Vicar: “I meant ideas for the church Spring fete…”
Vicar: “I meant ideas for the church Spring fete…”
Laura "Ordinary people dreaming of a better life. Surely they should just be content with the dream?"
#bbclaurak asks @zackpolanski.bsky.social, why is the Green Party backing rent controls?
Everybody trapped paying exorbitant rent with no hope of ever escaping it knows why.
Everybody trapped paying exorbitant rent with no hope of ever escaping it knows why.
February 1, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Laura "Ordinary people dreaming of a better life. Surely they should just be content with the dream?"
2029
Nigel Farage "I've just been to the Palace, where the King asked me to form a Government..."
Michelle O'Neill "Hey, we just won a majority in Northern Ireland, so we're holding a Border Poll."
John Swinney "We just won 50 seats, so we're holding a referendum too."
Nigel Farage "Muthafucka!"
Nigel Farage "I've just been to the Palace, where the King asked me to form a Government..."
Michelle O'Neill "Hey, we just won a majority in Northern Ireland, so we're holding a Border Poll."
John Swinney "We just won 50 seats, so we're holding a referendum too."
Nigel Farage "Muthafucka!"
BREAKING: Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill tells Sky's Trevor Philips that the country has the ability to take control of their fortune as she suggests there could be a border poll by 2030
February 1, 2026 at 11:09 AM
2029
Nigel Farage "I've just been to the Palace, where the King asked me to form a Government..."
Michelle O'Neill "Hey, we just won a majority in Northern Ireland, so we're holding a Border Poll."
John Swinney "We just won 50 seats, so we're holding a referendum too."
Nigel Farage "Muthafucka!"
Nigel Farage "I've just been to the Palace, where the King asked me to form a Government..."
Michelle O'Neill "Hey, we just won a majority in Northern Ireland, so we're holding a Border Poll."
John Swinney "We just won 50 seats, so we're holding a referendum too."
Nigel Farage "Muthafucka!"
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In great spirits&to the sound of music,Oleh Bibikov,Ihor Kukobko,their charitable food truck team prepare more than 10,000 hot meals each day for residents of Kyiv&Kyiv region-with plans to increase that number to 20,000
Working 18-19 hours a day,they have been going nonstop for nearly a month
Working 18-19 hours a day,they have been going nonstop for nearly a month
February 1, 2026 at 10:25 AM
In great spirits&to the sound of music,Oleh Bibikov,Ihor Kukobko,their charitable food truck team prepare more than 10,000 hot meals each day for residents of Kyiv&Kyiv region-with plans to increase that number to 20,000
Working 18-19 hours a day,they have been going nonstop for nearly a month
Working 18-19 hours a day,they have been going nonstop for nearly a month
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These are excellent cards and should be purchased.
This is a personal favourite.
This is a personal favourite.
February 1, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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We Americans must accept that our government and its client Israel are rogue states. Together, they will continue posing a threat to the rest of the world until we force our own government to stop funding and start sanctioning Israel
February 1, 2026 at 4:31 AM
We Americans must accept that our government and its client Israel are rogue states. Together, they will continue posing a threat to the rest of the world until we force our own government to stop funding and start sanctioning Israel