Jon Burke🌍
@jonburkeuk.bsky.social
Energy ⚡️ Waste ♻️ Transport 🚲 Public Realm 🌳
Words in HuffPost, Big Issue, Architects Journal.
Climate Emergency UK Advisory Board.
Enquiries - jonburkeuk@protonmail.com
www.jonburkeuk.com
Words in HuffPost, Big Issue, Architects Journal.
Climate Emergency UK Advisory Board.
Enquiries - jonburkeuk@protonmail.com
www.jonburkeuk.com
Dear Americans,
Billionaire Trump donors control almost all the media you consume.
You think what they want you to think
Billionaire Trump donors control almost all the media you consume.
You think what they want you to think
January 7, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Dear Americans,
Billionaire Trump donors control almost all the media you consume.
You think what they want you to think
Billionaire Trump donors control almost all the media you consume.
You think what they want you to think
Americans are so brainwashed by their billionaire-owned media and President - assisted by paid to post, ‘British’ blue ticks - that many of them seem to believe the U.K is a failed state.
I’ll have to start posting photos of my mundane life in Britain.
Me, at the driving range…
I’ll have to start posting photos of my mundane life in Britain.
Me, at the driving range…
January 7, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Americans are so brainwashed by their billionaire-owned media and President - assisted by paid to post, ‘British’ blue ticks - that many of them seem to believe the U.K is a failed state.
I’ll have to start posting photos of my mundane life in Britain.
Me, at the driving range…
I’ll have to start posting photos of my mundane life in Britain.
Me, at the driving range…
Russia is losing in Ukraine.
Musk is losing his battle to overturn the European liberal democracies that want to hold him to account.
Trump is losing his battle to keep the Epstein files secret.
That’s why X has become a 24/7 anti-European propaganda machine.
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
Musk is losing his battle to overturn the European liberal democracies that want to hold him to account.
Trump is losing his battle to keep the Epstein files secret.
That’s why X has become a 24/7 anti-European propaganda machine.
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
Russia is Losing – Time for Putin's 2026 Hybrid Escalation
2025 offered the most generous potential off-ramp for Vladimir Putin. He rejected it.
www.rusi.org
January 7, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Russia is losing in Ukraine.
Musk is losing his battle to overturn the European liberal democracies that want to hold him to account.
Trump is losing his battle to keep the Epstein files secret.
That’s why X has become a 24/7 anti-European propaganda machine.
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
Musk is losing his battle to overturn the European liberal democracies that want to hold him to account.
Trump is losing his battle to keep the Epstein files secret.
That’s why X has become a 24/7 anti-European propaganda machine.
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
This is why the average American appears to think the U.K operates under Sharia Law; why there’s an attempt to kill the BBC; and why the U.S is proscribing European internet regulators attempting to address U.S disinformation.
Oligarchs are trying to destroy liberal democracy.
Oligarchs are trying to destroy liberal democracy.
January 6, 2026 at 10:05 AM
This is why the average American appears to think the U.K operates under Sharia Law; why there’s an attempt to kill the BBC; and why the U.S is proscribing European internet regulators attempting to address U.S disinformation.
Oligarchs are trying to destroy liberal democracy.
Oligarchs are trying to destroy liberal democracy.
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Can't let up—press politicians and officials every day on why they're maintaining active paid accounts on the nazi pedobot platform, and how they intend to deal with the risk of accidentally downloading grossly illegal content onto their own devices
It is surprising and good to see this getting coverage. I don't think it'll inspire any media outlets to delete their accounts but man I didn't even expect articles about this to exist.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
EU, Britain condemn sexualised deepfake images spreading on X
A digital undressing spree on Elon Musk's social media site has prompted investigations from countries including France, India and Malaysia.
www.abc.net.au
January 6, 2026 at 8:20 AM
Can't let up—press politicians and officials every day on why they're maintaining active paid accounts on the nazi pedobot platform, and how they intend to deal with the risk of accidentally downloading grossly illegal content onto their own devices
‘Where’s the opposition to citizens being snatched off the street, the costs of health insurance, universities being forced to pay ransoms to keep operating, the dismissal of military leaders? Where are the voices speaking out against Trump’s autocratic behaviour?’
insidestory.org.au/where-are-al...
insidestory.org.au/where-are-al...
Where are all the Democrats? • Lesley Russell
And which ones will be standing in 2028?
insidestory.org.au
January 6, 2026 at 9:20 AM
‘Where’s the opposition to citizens being snatched off the street, the costs of health insurance, universities being forced to pay ransoms to keep operating, the dismissal of military leaders? Where are the voices speaking out against Trump’s autocratic behaviour?’
insidestory.org.au/where-are-al...
insidestory.org.au/where-are-al...
Literally no mention in the mainstream news of the 5th Anniversary of Trump supporters attempting to violently overthrow the U.S Government.
January 6, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Literally no mention in the mainstream news of the 5th Anniversary of Trump supporters attempting to violently overthrow the U.S Government.
The New York Times U.S Midterm elections polling shows there is nowhere near enough internal opposition to Trump to make a dent in his regime, especially when you take into account the gerrymandering taking place.
We don’t want to admit it, but Trump is not ‘one bad apple’.
This is America.
We don’t want to admit it, but Trump is not ‘one bad apple’.
This is America.
January 6, 2026 at 8:36 AM
The New York Times U.S Midterm elections polling shows there is nowhere near enough internal opposition to Trump to make a dent in his regime, especially when you take into account the gerrymandering taking place.
We don’t want to admit it, but Trump is not ‘one bad apple’.
This is America.
We don’t want to admit it, but Trump is not ‘one bad apple’.
This is America.
Americans - on the fifth anniversary of Trump’s attempt to overthrow the U.S Government it is no longer good enough to state you didn’t enable him.
History will judge you on what you did to stop him.
History will judge you on what you did to stop him.
January 6, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Americans - on the fifth anniversary of Trump’s attempt to overthrow the U.S Government it is no longer good enough to state you didn’t enable him.
History will judge you on what you did to stop him.
History will judge you on what you did to stop him.
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They’re desperately trying to destroy liberal democracies committed to the rule of law.
Liberal democracies that hold men like Trump and Musk to account.
Strength is the only thing bullies understand.
An outright ban of X in the U.K is the best place to start.
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/05/t...
Liberal democracies that hold men like Trump and Musk to account.
Strength is the only thing bullies understand.
An outright ban of X in the U.K is the best place to start.
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/05/t...
The Musk-Trump Alliance Is Back as the White House Wields Diplomatic Power to Defend Big Tech Profits
Presented as a defence of free speech, the Trump administration’s visa sanctions on European regulators shield tech platform profits and undermine democratic regulation abroad
bylinetimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:57 PM
They’re desperately trying to destroy liberal democracies committed to the rule of law.
Liberal democracies that hold men like Trump and Musk to account.
Strength is the only thing bullies understand.
An outright ban of X in the U.K is the best place to start.
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/05/t...
Liberal democracies that hold men like Trump and Musk to account.
Strength is the only thing bullies understand.
An outright ban of X in the U.K is the best place to start.
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/05/t...
It’s five years to the day since Donald Trump’s followers attempted to violently overthrow the democratically elected U.S Government following his repeated false claims that the election had been stolen.
If there was any justice Trump would be in prison, not the White House.
If there was any justice Trump would be in prison, not the White House.
January 6, 2026 at 7:44 AM
It’s five years to the day since Donald Trump’s followers attempted to violently overthrow the democratically elected U.S Government following his repeated false claims that the election had been stolen.
If there was any justice Trump would be in prison, not the White House.
If there was any justice Trump would be in prison, not the White House.
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It seems that “patriotism” today is being redefined as aligning with foreign interests in ways that undermine your own country’s autonomy!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Nigel Farage urges US to oppose UK on free speech laws
The Reform UK leader gives evidence to US lawmakers but gets a rough reception from some Democrats.
www.bbc.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:57 PM
It seems that “patriotism” today is being redefined as aligning with foreign interests in ways that undermine your own country’s autonomy!
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
They’re desperately trying to destroy liberal democracies committed to the rule of law.
Liberal democracies that hold men like Trump and Musk to account.
Strength is the only thing bullies understand.
An outright ban of X in the U.K is the best place to start.
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/05/t...
Liberal democracies that hold men like Trump and Musk to account.
Strength is the only thing bullies understand.
An outright ban of X in the U.K is the best place to start.
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/05/t...
The Musk-Trump Alliance Is Back as the White House Wields Diplomatic Power to Defend Big Tech Profits
Presented as a defence of free speech, the Trump administration’s visa sanctions on European regulators shield tech platform profits and undermine democratic regulation abroad
bylinetimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:57 PM
They’re desperately trying to destroy liberal democracies committed to the rule of law.
Liberal democracies that hold men like Trump and Musk to account.
Strength is the only thing bullies understand.
An outright ban of X in the U.K is the best place to start.
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/05/t...
Liberal democracies that hold men like Trump and Musk to account.
Strength is the only thing bullies understand.
An outright ban of X in the U.K is the best place to start.
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/05/t...
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🔴The Musk-Trump Alliance is Back as the White House Wields Diplomatic Power to Defend Big Tech Profits
Presented as a defence of free speech, visa sanctions on European regulators are designed to shield tech platform profits
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/05/t...
Presented as a defence of free speech, visa sanctions on European regulators are designed to shield tech platform profits
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/05/t...
The Musk-Trump Alliance is Back as the White House Wields Diplomatic Power to Defend Big Tech Profits
Presented as a defence of free speech, the Trump administration’s visa sanctions on European regulators shields tech platform profits and undermines democratic regulation abroad
bylinetimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:44 PM
🔴The Musk-Trump Alliance is Back as the White House Wields Diplomatic Power to Defend Big Tech Profits
Presented as a defence of free speech, visa sanctions on European regulators are designed to shield tech platform profits
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/05/t...
Presented as a defence of free speech, visa sanctions on European regulators are designed to shield tech platform profits
bylinetimes.com/2026/01/05/t...
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"He'll become 'more presidential'...".... remember that? That was never in the cards. He just got worse.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely and that's happened to a LOT of people in Washington now. They've basically been given absolute power.
Still waiting for some patriots to show up....
Absolute power corrupts absolutely and that's happened to a LOT of people in Washington now. They've basically been given absolute power.
Still waiting for some patriots to show up....
January 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM
"He'll become 'more presidential'...".... remember that? That was never in the cards. He just got worse.
Absolute power corrupts absolutely and that's happened to a LOT of people in Washington now. They've basically been given absolute power.
Still waiting for some patriots to show up....
Absolute power corrupts absolutely and that's happened to a LOT of people in Washington now. They've basically been given absolute power.
Still waiting for some patriots to show up....
We warned, warned, and warned again, but the journalist and political class kept maintaining the U.S political institutions were sufficient to constrain this megalomaniac.
The theories tying voting machine companies to Venezuela and election fraud have long been debunked.
Trump Pushes Conspiracy That Venezuela Helped Biden Win After Maduro’s Capture
The theories tying voting machine companies to Venezuela and election fraud have long been debunked.
www.forbes.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:34 PM
We warned, warned, and warned again, but the journalist and political class kept maintaining the U.S political institutions were sufficient to constrain this megalomaniac.
Activist arrested on-camera in Grand Rapids, Michigan while summarizing the reasoning behind a peaceful protest against the U.S. government’s kidnapping of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro held earlier that day.
January 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
I wonder what Winnie would do about all the right wing ‘patriots’ begging an out of control U.S President to overthrow the U.K’s democratically elected government?
I suspect he’d have them arrested and tried under the Treason Felony Act 1848.
So would I.
I suspect he’d have them arrested and tried under the Treason Felony Act 1848.
So would I.
January 5, 2026 at 1:51 PM
I wonder what Winnie would do about all the right wing ‘patriots’ begging an out of control U.S President to overthrow the U.K’s democratically elected government?
I suspect he’d have them arrested and tried under the Treason Felony Act 1848.
So would I.
I suspect he’d have them arrested and tried under the Treason Felony Act 1848.
So would I.
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I love American literature. Updike, Salinger, Roth, and Steinbeck are my literary heroes. Also a big fan of the journalism of Studs Terkel.
To my dying day, I don’t think I will ever truly understand where all the cool Americans went.
It’s a tragedy for America and the world.
To my dying day, I don’t think I will ever truly understand where all the cool Americans went.
It’s a tragedy for America and the world.
January 5, 2026 at 12:57 PM
I love American literature. Updike, Salinger, Roth, and Steinbeck are my literary heroes. Also a big fan of the journalism of Studs Terkel.
To my dying day, I don’t think I will ever truly understand where all the cool Americans went.
It’s a tragedy for America and the world.
To my dying day, I don’t think I will ever truly understand where all the cool Americans went.
It’s a tragedy for America and the world.
I love American literature. Updike, Salinger, Roth, and Steinbeck are my literary heroes. Also a big fan of the journalism of Studs Terkel.
To my dying day, I don’t think I will ever truly understand where all the cool Americans went.
It’s a tragedy for America and the world.
To my dying day, I don’t think I will ever truly understand where all the cool Americans went.
It’s a tragedy for America and the world.
January 5, 2026 at 12:57 PM
I love American literature. Updike, Salinger, Roth, and Steinbeck are my literary heroes. Also a big fan of the journalism of Studs Terkel.
To my dying day, I don’t think I will ever truly understand where all the cool Americans went.
It’s a tragedy for America and the world.
To my dying day, I don’t think I will ever truly understand where all the cool Americans went.
It’s a tragedy for America and the world.
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Why heat the whole room when you can warm the layer of air next to your skin? Here’s a look at the value of clothing as insulation. lloydalter.substack.com/p/when-cloth...
When clothing was the predominant insulation
From the archives: a look at how "improving clothing insulation is obviously the cheapest, easiest and fastest way” to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.
lloydalter.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Why heat the whole room when you can warm the layer of air next to your skin? Here’s a look at the value of clothing as insulation. lloydalter.substack.com/p/when-cloth...
Under the Treason Felony Act 1848, it is a crime punishable by life imprisonment to intimidate parliament or encourage any foreign power to invade the U.K.
We should be applying this law to every traitor openly calling for the U.S to depose our democratically elected government.
We should be applying this law to every traitor openly calling for the U.S to depose our democratically elected government.
January 5, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Under the Treason Felony Act 1848, it is a crime punishable by life imprisonment to intimidate parliament or encourage any foreign power to invade the U.K.
We should be applying this law to every traitor openly calling for the U.S to depose our democratically elected government.
We should be applying this law to every traitor openly calling for the U.S to depose our democratically elected government.
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"In several important respects, though – political; moral; in which interests he was happy to fight, and which he kowtowed before – Ernest Marples was both cause and symptom of a country about to get onto the wrong track...."
Wrote for the I Paper about one of the villains of 1960s transport policy
Wrote for the I Paper about one of the villains of 1960s transport policy
Why are trains so bad in Britain? The answer begins with Ernest Marples
The Beeching report is well known and widely hated, but the man behind it deserves our anger too
inews.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 9:57 AM
"In several important respects, though – political; moral; in which interests he was happy to fight, and which he kowtowed before – Ernest Marples was both cause and symptom of a country about to get onto the wrong track...."
Wrote for the I Paper about one of the villains of 1960s transport policy
Wrote for the I Paper about one of the villains of 1960s transport policy
I always knew the British right was full of collaborators who would stab their country in the back at the first opportunity.
I just didn’t think they’d be collaborating against us with the United States.
I just didn’t think they’d be collaborating against us with the United States.
January 4, 2026 at 8:50 PM
I always knew the British right was full of collaborators who would stab their country in the back at the first opportunity.
I just didn’t think they’d be collaborating against us with the United States.
I just didn’t think they’d be collaborating against us with the United States.
Almost five years to the day since Trump tried to overthrow the U.S Government, people are expressing surprise that he’s overthrown another and is threatening to overthrow more.
All those ‘don’t take him seriously’ journalists and ‘commentators’ should hang their heads in shame.
All those ‘don’t take him seriously’ journalists and ‘commentators’ should hang their heads in shame.
January 4, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Almost five years to the day since Trump tried to overthrow the U.S Government, people are expressing surprise that he’s overthrown another and is threatening to overthrow more.
All those ‘don’t take him seriously’ journalists and ‘commentators’ should hang their heads in shame.
All those ‘don’t take him seriously’ journalists and ‘commentators’ should hang their heads in shame.