Aaron Aardvark
@laughinglemon.bsky.social
Likes budgies; reads too much Warhammer; dislikes nostalgia, which is not what it was; vaguely lefty; technical, but re-tyred
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The Dark Truth About Starmer’s Rise to Power | Ash Sarkar Meets Paul Holden
YouTube video by Novara Media
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I haven't watched Downstream in a while so I'm in the process of a catchup. This is a very good starter on the inner (disfunctional) workings of the governing party.
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In the new issue of Tribune, out now, @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social argues that as we enter a ‘proto-fascist’ moment, it is vital that we reject both complacency & factionalism, and work out how to build a powerful leftist counter-movement — in parliament and beyond.
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/11/why-...
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/11/why-...
Why the Left Needs to Change Labour
As Reform surges and we enter a ‘proto-fascist’ moment, it is vital that we reject both complacency and factionalism, and work out how to build a powerful leftist counter-movement — in parliament and ...
tribunemag.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
In the new issue of Tribune, out now, @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social argues that as we enter a ‘proto-fascist’ moment, it is vital that we reject both complacency & factionalism, and work out how to build a powerful leftist counter-movement — in parliament and beyond.
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/11/why-...
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/11/why-...
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The London Minute ⏰ Tuesday 11 November 2025
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The London Minute ⏰ Tuesday 11 November 2025
Shepherd’s Bush Market gentrification fears, Jenrick confronted at Hounslow Heath car boot sale, Lily Allen to headline Mighty Hoopla + why London’s jazz scene is thriving
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November 11, 2025 at 9:22 AM
The London Minute ⏰ Tuesday 11 November 2025
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The Glasgow Wrap 🗞️ Tuesday 11 November 2025
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The Glasgow Wrap 🗞️ Tuesday 11 November 2025
Public trust in council drops, rapist of doctor jailed, Vue workers balloted to strike, 48 homes to be built on old school site, KPop Demon Hunters chaos + Glasgow Green winter wonderland works begin
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November 11, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The Glasgow Wrap 🗞️ Tuesday 11 November 2025
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"... it's tumbleweed from the government, even though Musk's behaviour constitutes overt interference in British politics that is corrosive of Labour's position."
Why Won't Labour Take on Elon Musk?
On how many occasions has Elon Musk used Twitter to declare war on Keir Starmer's government? How often has he stoked racism, intervened in ...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
"... it's tumbleweed from the government, even though Musk's behaviour constitutes overt interference in British politics that is corrosive of Labour's position."
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If the War on Terror were Orwell's Animal Farm, today we come to the last page.
Al-Qaeda in Syria's Ex-Commander Enlists in The War on Terror
They always said al-Qaeda would one day make its way to the White House. Turns out it's not for a suicide bombing but a handshake
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November 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
If the War on Terror were Orwell's Animal Farm, today we come to the last page.
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"Despite ... having been led for the last five years by a close ally of the Tories, being overseen by committees of Tory appointees, and Turness's own efforts to skew news story selection to "win over" Reform supporters, the right in this country want to see the BBC destroyed."
The Right Wing War on the BBC
The resignations of Tim Davie, BBC Director General, and Deborah Turness, the corporation's Head of News was some unexpected Sunday news. Th...
averypublicsociologist.blogspot.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:36 PM
"Despite ... having been led for the last five years by a close ally of the Tories, being overseen by committees of Tory appointees, and Turness's own efforts to skew news story selection to "win over" Reform supporters, the right in this country want to see the BBC destroyed."
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The Gaza Catastrophe: The Genocide in World-Historical Perspective
Recording of my book launch lecture at SOAS
(5 Nov 2025)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2Ab...
Recording of my book launch lecture at SOAS
(5 Nov 2025)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2Ab...
The Gaza Catastrophe: The Genocide in World-Historical Perspective | Book Launch at SOAS
YouTube video by SOAS University of London
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November 10, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The Gaza Catastrophe: The Genocide in World-Historical Perspective
Recording of my book launch lecture at SOAS
(5 Nov 2025)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2Ab...
Recording of my book launch lecture at SOAS
(5 Nov 2025)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2Ab...
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David P responds to Michael Rattner on the Jacobin conference.
Letter: Rattner on Chibber's "Chauvinism"
David P responds to Michael Rattner on the Jacobin conference.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
David P responds to Michael Rattner on the Jacobin conference.
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The "When Was Britain's First Railway?" timeline updated, new version .. click for the download!
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November 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The "When Was Britain's First Railway?" timeline updated, new version .. click for the download!
geofftech.co.uk/downloads/Fi...
geofftech.co.uk/downloads/Fi...
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"Despite ... having been led for the last five years by a close ally of the Tories, being overseen by committees of Tory appointees, and Turness's own efforts to skew news story selection to "win over" Reform supporters, the right in this country want to see the BBC destroyed."
The Right Wing War on the BBC
The resignations of Tim Davie, BBC Director General, and Deborah Turness, the corporation's Head of News was some unexpected Sunday news. Th...
averypublicsociologist.blogspot.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 AM
"Despite ... having been led for the last five years by a close ally of the Tories, being overseen by committees of Tory appointees, and Turness's own efforts to skew news story selection to "win over" Reform supporters, the right in this country want to see the BBC destroyed."
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I really must sign up for the White House press releases. #Trumpocene
Five Days Late for the Red Scare
Why they announced Anti-Communism Week five days into Anti-Communism Week
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November 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I really must sign up for the White House press releases. #Trumpocene
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The whole interview is very impressive - here’s the link to the full 9 minutes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTTP...
November 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The whole interview is very impressive - here’s the link to the full 9 minutes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTTP...
I haven't watched Downstream in a while so I'm in the process of a catchup. This is a very good starter on the inner (disfunctional) workings of the governing party.
The Dark Truth About Starmer’s Rise to Power | Ash Sarkar Meets Paul Holden
YouTube video by Novara Media
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I haven't watched Downstream in a while so I'm in the process of a catchup. This is a very good starter on the inner (disfunctional) workings of the governing party.
Reposted by Aaron Aardvark
VIDEO! The replica Locomotion at Railway 200 and the whole of the Stockton & Darlington weekend ...
youtu.be/gApVb-NBOko
youtu.be/gApVb-NBOko
Stockton & Darlington - The First Passenger Train Runs Again!
YouTube video by Geoff Marshall
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November 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
VIDEO! The replica Locomotion at Railway 200 and the whole of the Stockton & Darlington weekend ...
youtu.be/gApVb-NBOko
youtu.be/gApVb-NBOko
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Rebel Britannia by @rebelbrit.bsky.social
“Had it not been for him there would have been no Epping Forest”
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“Had it not been for him there would have been no Epping Forest”
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Rebel Britannia
11th November 1865:
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November 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Rebel Britannia by @rebelbrit.bsky.social
“Had it not been for him there would have been no Epping Forest”
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“Had it not been for him there would have been no Epping Forest”
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“Lefebvre observes that at the point that growth becomes an ideology, ‘destruction becomes inherent in capitalism, in every respect’.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
Charting a Communal-Ecological Path: Beyond the Growth Fetish
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Charting a Communal-Ecological Path: Beyond the Growth Fetish
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Charting a Communal-Ecological Path: Beyond the Growth Fetish - Monthly Review
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November 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“Lefebvre observes that at the point that growth becomes an ideology, ‘destruction becomes inherent in capitalism, in every respect’.” #PostCapitalism #Degrowth #PostGrowth
Charting a Communal-Ecological Path: Beyond the Growth Fetish
monthlyreview.org/articles/cha...
Charting a Communal-Ecological Path: Beyond the Growth Fetish
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Lovelies, if your Sunday needs a cosy, nerdy chat about Robert Holdstock's Mythago Wood, then the latest episode of Starship Alexandria can help! starshipalexandria.com/episode-8-my...
Also features @aptshadow.bsky.social mentioning insects and me NOT mentioning ST:TNG (shocking, I know!)
Also features @aptshadow.bsky.social mentioning insects and me NOT mentioning ST:TNG (shocking, I know!)
Starship Alexandria: Episode 8 - Mythago Wood
For our eighth episode of Starship Alexandria, Adrian puts forward the novel Mythago Wood by Robert Holdstock, for Emma to consider. Our caveat from the episode: “If you have not read this boo...
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November 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Lovelies, if your Sunday needs a cosy, nerdy chat about Robert Holdstock's Mythago Wood, then the latest episode of Starship Alexandria can help! starshipalexandria.com/episode-8-my...
Also features @aptshadow.bsky.social mentioning insects and me NOT mentioning ST:TNG (shocking, I know!)
Also features @aptshadow.bsky.social mentioning insects and me NOT mentioning ST:TNG (shocking, I know!)
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Zionists/fascists are looking to disrupt the Bob Vylan Concert at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town on Tuesday, the 11th of November. There are several concerns around the safety of the community around kentish town as well as concert goers.
November 9, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Zionists/fascists are looking to disrupt the Bob Vylan Concert at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town on Tuesday, the 11th of November. There are several concerns around the safety of the community around kentish town as well as concert goers.
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"... from the standpoint of British capital, Starmer's disastrous leadership is on the verge of liquidating organised labour as a political force. Something worth a shower of damehoods, gongs, and knights garter."
The Man Who Would Liquidate Labour
In the week, The Times published polling that suggested large number of Liberal Democrat and Green voters would be prepared to support Lab...
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November 8, 2025 at 12:22 PM
"... from the standpoint of British capital, Starmer's disastrous leadership is on the verge of liquidating organised labour as a political force. Something worth a shower of damehoods, gongs, and knights garter."
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How the French philosopher Jean Baudrillard predicted today’s AI 30 years before ChatGPT
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How the French philosopher Jean Baudrillard predicted today’s AI 30 years before ChatGPT
Baudrillard’s genius lay in foreseeing what these rudimentary devices like fax machines suggested about likely future uses of technology.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
How the French philosopher Jean Baudrillard predicted today’s AI 30 years before ChatGPT
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