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Countryside, wildlife, interested in rural crafts and the old way of doing things. Happy to be the age I am and see what I’ve seen of our beautiful planet. Terrified of the future for our young folk and the world they’ll inherit.
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Cuba gets the Venezuela fallout.
U.S. Oil Blockade of Venezuela Pushes Cuba Toward Collapse
Cuba’s economy, dependent on cheap Venezuelan oil for decades, now struggles to function as a result of the U.S. military’s buildup in the Caribbean and the sharp drop in oil shipments from Venezuela...
www.wsj.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Cuba gets the Venezuela fallout.
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A little stocking filler for the they're-all-the-same crowd.
"The RSPCA said the ban could be a 'real game-changer' and it would work with the government on writing the legislation." ~AA
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Puppy farm ban promised in plans to improve animal welfare
The government says its animal welfare strategy will bring
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM
A little stocking filler for the they're-all-the-same crowd.
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Wes Streeting has suggested Britain should join a customs union with Europe, as a poll for The Times shows eight out of ten Labour voters support the move 👏
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Wes Streeting: Britain needs to join customs union with EU
The health secretary’s remarks are being seen as a direct challenge to Sir Keir Starmer, who has repeatedly ruled out a policy favoured by many Labour voters
www.thetimes.com
December 21, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Wes Streeting has suggested Britain should join a customs union with Europe, as a poll for The Times shows eight out of ten Labour voters support the move 👏
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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A new Trump regime foreign policy document makes clear the USA will dump long-term European allies in favor of China and Russia. The EU are now America's enemies and far-right autocrats its friends. The world has become a more dangerous place.
(cartoon David Horsey)
(cartoon David Horsey)
December 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
A new Trump regime foreign policy document makes clear the USA will dump long-term European allies in favor of China and Russia. The EU are now America's enemies and far-right autocrats its friends. The world has become a more dangerous place.
(cartoon David Horsey)
(cartoon David Horsey)
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Trump is now using the FBI to criminalize criticism and protests against his regime .. a textbook dictator move. Things have got very bad, very quickly.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Revealed: FBI opened domestic terrorism investigations into anti-ICE activity across US
Internal report shared with Guardian shows FBI has launched cases in 23 regions, some linked to Trump memo on thwarting ‘terroristic activities’
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Trump is now using the FBI to criminalize criticism and protests against his regime .. a textbook dictator move. Things have got very bad, very quickly.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Focaccia for Winter Solstice Kalamata olives, onion, garlic, rosemary, branches, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, sesame seeds, yellow pepper, and Parmesan cheese
December 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Focaccia for Winter Solstice Kalamata olives, onion, garlic, rosemary, branches, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, sesame seeds, yellow pepper, and Parmesan cheese
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manufactured outrage is the top US export these days
JD Vance: "In the United States of America you don't have to apologize for being white anymore"
December 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
manufactured outrage is the top US export these days
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News Analysis: In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has greatly expanded executive power while embracing the trappings of royalty. In both pageantry and policy, he has established a new, more audacious version of the imperial presidency.
Trump Takes America’s ‘Imperial Presidency’ to a New Level
In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has greatly expanded executive power while embracing the trappings of royalty in ways not seen in the modern era.
nyti.ms
December 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
News Analysis: In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has greatly expanded executive power while embracing the trappings of royalty. In both pageantry and policy, he has established a new, more audacious version of the imperial presidency.
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It’s exactly this kind of dismal, prejudiced bollox from the Daily Mail that’s got us into the ruinous Brexit mess we’re in. What a moronic response to us rejoining Erasmus and all the benefits that brings. If they’re really worried about cost, they should push to cancel Brexit altogether.
December 18, 2025 at 7:21 AM
It’s exactly this kind of dismal, prejudiced bollox from the Daily Mail that’s got us into the ruinous Brexit mess we’re in. What a moronic response to us rejoining Erasmus and all the benefits that brings. If they’re really worried about cost, they should push to cancel Brexit altogether.
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It must be recognized that there are actors who want to weaken Western countries. Divide and conquer is their strategy. Through propaganda, disinformation, lies, espionage, sabotage, and financing, they undermine trust and partnership between Western nations. Brexit was one of their targets.
December 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
It must be recognized that there are actors who want to weaken Western countries. Divide and conquer is their strategy. Through propaganda, disinformation, lies, espionage, sabotage, and financing, they undermine trust and partnership between Western nations. Brexit was one of their targets.
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Voting rights for 16 and 17-year-olds in England and Northern Ireland coming before the next election.
Voting age to be lowered to 16 in England and Northern Ireland by next general election
16- and 17-year-olds will be given right, already introduced in Scotland and Wales, as part of changes including easier voter registration
www.theguardian.com
July 17, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Voting rights for 16 and 17-year-olds in England and Northern Ireland coming before the next election.
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People are rightly disgusted by this speech, but it’s a measure of fascism’s normalization that many see this as more of the awful same rather than what I think most of us who’ve been reporting this beat hear it as: a significant calculated escalation. Full alert stuff.
JD Vance gets the biggest applause of his speech so far when he says "by the grace of God we always will be a Christian nation"
December 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
People are rightly disgusted by this speech, but it’s a measure of fascism’s normalization that many see this as more of the awful same rather than what I think most of us who’ve been reporting this beat hear it as: a significant calculated escalation. Full alert stuff.
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This is straight-up, unvarnished Klan language from the Vice President of the United States.
We've had a lot of racist vice presidents and this one might be in the running for top of the list.
We've had a lot of racist vice presidents and this one might be in the running for top of the list.
JD Vance: "In the United States of America you don't have to apologize for being white anymore"
December 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
This is straight-up, unvarnished Klan language from the Vice President of the United States.
We've had a lot of racist vice presidents and this one might be in the running for top of the list.
We've had a lot of racist vice presidents and this one might be in the running for top of the list.
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1. Thread about rights demoralisers on BlueSky and X 🧵
Hybrid warfare isn’t tanks or missiles.
It’s psychological.
In the UK, one of its most effective targets has been the Brexit debate, especially citizens’ rights and Freedom of Movement — because they go to identity, belonging, and fairness.
Hybrid warfare isn’t tanks or missiles.
It’s psychological.
In the UK, one of its most effective targets has been the Brexit debate, especially citizens’ rights and Freedom of Movement — because they go to identity, belonging, and fairness.
December 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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JD Vance, "In the USA you don't have to apologise for being white any more"
Had no idea anyone was even doing that 😕
Had no idea anyone was even doing that 😕
December 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
JD Vance, "In the USA you don't have to apologise for being white any more"
Had no idea anyone was even doing that 😕
Had no idea anyone was even doing that 😕
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If you find🎄 hard due to grief,trauma,family stuff,wonky self esteem,neurodivergence &/or an urge to throw Christmas down the loo, become a reclusive pagan & maybe make a small hat out of mistletoe at a push,then hi,me too.Here are some good twigs & I’m sending gentle thoughts. It’s only a few days🌿
December 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
If you find🎄 hard due to grief,trauma,family stuff,wonky self esteem,neurodivergence &/or an urge to throw Christmas down the loo, become a reclusive pagan & maybe make a small hat out of mistletoe at a push,then hi,me too.Here are some good twigs & I’m sending gentle thoughts. It’s only a few days🌿
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MELIA can live with cats (slow intro) , no dogs. Shes just a beautiful, sweet, loving, smart, dog looking for a peaceful adult only home. She enjoys walks, car rides, playing. Just looking for that perfect home
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
December 21, 2025 at 10:04 PM
MELIA can live with cats (slow intro) , no dogs. Shes just a beautiful, sweet, loving, smart, dog looking for a peaceful adult only home. She enjoys walks, car rides, playing. Just looking for that perfect home
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
🏠Hempstead Animal Shelter
☎️(516) 785-5220
📍3320 Beltagh Avenue , Unit
Wantagh, NY 11793
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Yup. As his damn named was stealing the glory bestowed upon a beloved, assassinated President & decorated veteran of WW II by defacing the Kennedy Center with his corrupt, cowardly, draft-dodging name.
December 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Yup. As his damn named was stealing the glory bestowed upon a beloved, assassinated President & decorated veteran of WW II by defacing the Kennedy Center with his corrupt, cowardly, draft-dodging name.
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Jeremy Clarkson: “Nigel Farage rarely talks about the economy and when he does, his numbers don’t add up.
He says he wants to cut taxes and increase spending by £150billion. Huh?"
He says he wants to cut taxes and increase spending by £150billion. Huh?"
December 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Jeremy Clarkson: “Nigel Farage rarely talks about the economy and when he does, his numbers don’t add up.
He says he wants to cut taxes and increase spending by £150billion. Huh?"
He says he wants to cut taxes and increase spending by £150billion. Huh?"
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His entire rant had to be fact-checked to see if there was any truth in anything he ranted about.
As usual, if his mouth is moving, he's lying.
As usual, if his mouth is moving, he's lying.
December 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
His entire rant had to be fact-checked to see if there was any truth in anything he ranted about.
As usual, if his mouth is moving, he's lying.
As usual, if his mouth is moving, he's lying.
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Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
December 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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so everyone who knows what is really in the epstein files has some excuse for not making the info public
this is how crimes continue, and criminals go free
I sure wish that Americans had the courage that Ukrainians have.
this is how crimes continue, and criminals go free
I sure wish that Americans had the courage that Ukrainians have.
December 21, 2025 at 2:16 AM
so everyone who knows what is really in the epstein files has some excuse for not making the info public
this is how crimes continue, and criminals go free
I sure wish that Americans had the courage that Ukrainians have.
this is how crimes continue, and criminals go free
I sure wish that Americans had the courage that Ukrainians have.
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He’s trying to fool all the people all the time. Let’s see how stupid we Americans are….Arguably, the bar is pretty low at this point.
December 21, 2025 at 2:06 AM
He’s trying to fool all the people all the time. Let’s see how stupid we Americans are….Arguably, the bar is pretty low at this point.
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Happy Solstice, Bluesky lovelies! As the light returns, may people round the world, allow it to enlighten our hearts & minds & actions with kindness & empathy. Each new day,is a new opportunity for each one of us to share light, in our own way. ☀️🕊️♥️
December 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Happy Solstice, Bluesky lovelies! As the light returns, may people round the world, allow it to enlighten our hearts & minds & actions with kindness & empathy. Each new day,is a new opportunity for each one of us to share light, in our own way. ☀️🕊️♥️
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"The UK had hoped to secure a carve-out by Christmas on the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), but EU commissioners have confirmed this is not going to happen."
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
UK failure to seal EU tax exemption hands industry mountain of paperwork
Brussels confirms Christmas carve-out from green levies will not happen, leading to Brexit-style requirements
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
"The UK had hoped to secure a carve-out by Christmas on the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), but EU commissioners have confirmed this is not going to happen."
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺
#RejoinEU 🇬🇧🇪🇺