Jay Plaite
@lebiss.bsky.social
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The Secretary of Defense, ladies and gentlemen
November 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
The Secretary of Defense, ladies and gentlemen
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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In the end, it didn’t cut government spending, and there was no promised “savings.” In the end, DOGE destroyed countless lives, ravaged American soft power, killed hundreds of thousands of people around the world (soon millions), & stole your data.
Elon Musk should be on trial.
Elon Musk should be on trial.
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
In the end, it didn’t cut government spending, and there was no promised “savings.” In the end, DOGE destroyed countless lives, ravaged American soft power, killed hundreds of thousands of people around the world (soon millions), & stole your data.
Elon Musk should be on trial.
Elon Musk should be on trial.
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If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
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Difficult to overstate how profound a failure DOGE was. Spending in FY2025 was not only than in FY2024 – but higher than it was projected to be when Trump first took office.*
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
Bye bye, “DOGE”.
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
November 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Difficult to overstate how profound a failure DOGE was. Spending in FY2025 was not only than in FY2024 – but higher than it was projected to be when Trump first took office.*
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
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It’s almost like something dramatically changed after the Industrial Revolution! (figure via Ed Hawkins)
November 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
It’s almost like something dramatically changed after the Industrial Revolution! (figure via Ed Hawkins)
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Trump tells female reporter: “Quiet, piggy.”
November 18, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Trump tells female reporter: “Quiet, piggy.”
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Zack Polanski on President Trump, "It's difficult to call him anything other than a fool"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
November 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Zack Polanski on President Trump, "It's difficult to call him anything other than a fool"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
"This is sociopathic behaviour"
"He is toxic, misogynistic, racist"
"I'm not a fan of Trump"
Christiane Amanpour, "It's pretty clear"
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What a great day for finding out that a lot of things people thought were conspiracies are actually backed up by emails that are like hey pedo, let us pedo together in pedoland on the second day of the pedo month
November 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
What a great day for finding out that a lot of things people thought were conspiracies are actually backed up by emails that are like hey pedo, let us pedo together in pedoland on the second day of the pedo month
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Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Be clear, the American far right are coming for British democracy.
November 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Be clear, the American far right are coming for British democracy.
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It’s 2025.
The worlds richest man has landed a target based pay deal of $1trn, despite Nazi salutes and ongoing white supremacy.
An obvious racist is president of the USA, he’s also a nonce and a rapist.
A career racist is leading polls in the UK.
I mean, fucking hell people 🤷♂️
The worlds richest man has landed a target based pay deal of $1trn, despite Nazi salutes and ongoing white supremacy.
An obvious racist is president of the USA, he’s also a nonce and a rapist.
A career racist is leading polls in the UK.
I mean, fucking hell people 🤷♂️
November 7, 2025 at 7:59 AM
It’s 2025.
The worlds richest man has landed a target based pay deal of $1trn, despite Nazi salutes and ongoing white supremacy.
An obvious racist is president of the USA, he’s also a nonce and a rapist.
A career racist is leading polls in the UK.
I mean, fucking hell people 🤷♂️
The worlds richest man has landed a target based pay deal of $1trn, despite Nazi salutes and ongoing white supremacy.
An obvious racist is president of the USA, he’s also a nonce and a rapist.
A career racist is leading polls in the UK.
I mean, fucking hell people 🤷♂️
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In the 90s, George H.W. Bush’s WH could’ve led on climate change - but instead politicized and downplayed it.
@briankarem.bsky.social talks with The White House Effect filmmakers about how climate inaction took root.
www.justaskthequestion.com/post/the-whi... @mswmedia.com
@briankarem.bsky.social talks with The White House Effect filmmakers about how climate inaction took root.
www.justaskthequestion.com/post/the-whi... @mswmedia.com
The White House Effect: an Interview with the Filmmakers
In this episode of Just Ask the Question, host Brian Karem engages with the creators of The White House Effect, a documentary that explores the historical context of climate change politics through ar...
www.justaskthequestion.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
In the 90s, George H.W. Bush’s WH could’ve led on climate change - but instead politicized and downplayed it.
@briankarem.bsky.social talks with The White House Effect filmmakers about how climate inaction took root.
www.justaskthequestion.com/post/the-whi... @mswmedia.com
@briankarem.bsky.social talks with The White House Effect filmmakers about how climate inaction took root.
www.justaskthequestion.com/post/the-whi... @mswmedia.com
‘Was Alf Garnett a racist or a realist when he moaned about the number of blacks on the television?’ Peston explores
October 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
‘Was Alf Garnett a racist or a realist when he moaned about the number of blacks on the television?’ Peston explores
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A 9-year-old Palestinian Boy Stood at a Distance. An Israeli Soldier Knelt and Shot Him Dead.
Eyewitnesses say Muhammad stood with his arms folded, posing no threat, when a single, deadly shot was fired. The soldiers later appeared to celebrate. The IDF said the incident is under review.
Eyewitnesses say Muhammad stood with his arms folded, posing no threat, when a single, deadly shot was fired. The soldiers later appeared to celebrate. The IDF said the incident is under review.
A Palestinian boy, 9, stood at a distance. An Israeli soldier knelt and shot him dead
Eyewitnesses Say Muhammad al-Halaq Stood With His Arms Folded, Posing No Threat, When a Single, Deadly Shot Was Fired. The Soldiers Later Appeared to Celebrate. The IDF Said the Incident Is Under Revi...
www.haaretz.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:14 AM
A 9-year-old Palestinian Boy Stood at a Distance. An Israeli Soldier Knelt and Shot Him Dead.
Eyewitnesses say Muhammad stood with his arms folded, posing no threat, when a single, deadly shot was fired. The soldiers later appeared to celebrate. The IDF said the incident is under review.
Eyewitnesses say Muhammad stood with his arms folded, posing no threat, when a single, deadly shot was fired. The soldiers later appeared to celebrate. The IDF said the incident is under review.
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as a recovering alcoholic I find it offensive that people are saying "well he got the nazi skull while he was drunk" okay and? I got blackout drunk and did stupid shit tons of times and I never woke up with a nazi tattoo
October 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
as a recovering alcoholic I find it offensive that people are saying "well he got the nazi skull while he was drunk" okay and? I got blackout drunk and did stupid shit tons of times and I never woke up with a nazi tattoo
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Ah! Good morning, reality. And welcome. We’ve been expecting you…
October 20, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Ah! Good morning, reality. And welcome. We’ve been expecting you…
Today I are be reading some László Krasznahorkai
October 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Today I are be reading some László Krasznahorkai
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October 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Along the way we've enjoyed a range of workshops and performances including kimchi-making with Kenji Morimoto, a night of jazz-backed improv poetry with Christian Foley and friends, and magic with Mat Ricardo. That's it for this year...see you in 2026! #litfest #JerseyCi #JerseyFestivalofWords /end
September 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Along the way we've enjoyed a range of workshops and performances including kimchi-making with Kenji Morimoto, a night of jazz-backed improv poetry with Christian Foley and friends, and magic with Mat Ricardo. That's it for this year...see you in 2026! #litfest #JerseyCi #JerseyFestivalofWords /end
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I’m reading some poems tonight at the #jerseyfestivalofwords. If you’re nearby and fancy joining me, here’s where you can get a ticket: jerseyoperahouse.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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@jerseywordfest.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I’m reading some poems tonight at the #jerseyfestivalofwords. If you’re nearby and fancy joining me, here’s where you can get a ticket: jerseyoperahouse.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
@jerseywordfest.bsky.social
@jerseywordfest.bsky.social
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As Jersey Festival of Words 2026 moves towards a close we're reflecting on ten days of incredible author talks, performances and workshops from a huge array of visiting and island-based authors... /1
September 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
As Jersey Festival of Words 2026 moves towards a close we're reflecting on ten days of incredible author talks, performances and workshops from a huge array of visiting and island-based authors... /1
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September 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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NEW: British children watching YouTube risk losing connection to British English & culture - algorithm pushes US content.
So says the BBC's children's TV boss.
Familiar to any parents of kids who say "math" & "garbage"
YouTube's dominance getting discussed:
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
So says the BBC's children's TV boss.
Familiar to any parents of kids who say "math" & "garbage"
YouTube's dominance getting discussed:
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Volume of US YouTube shows ‘weakens UK children’s ties to their own culture’
BBC’s head of children’s TV says YouTube’s algorithm takes children to US-based content, rather than UK shows
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 8:36 AM
NEW: British children watching YouTube risk losing connection to British English & culture - algorithm pushes US content.
So says the BBC's children's TV boss.
Familiar to any parents of kids who say "math" & "garbage"
YouTube's dominance getting discussed:
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
So says the BBC's children's TV boss.
Familiar to any parents of kids who say "math" & "garbage"
YouTube's dominance getting discussed:
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...