DepressedClown
@lizardunicorn.bsky.social
VFX artist. Unqualified opinions about everything and nothing. SE London. Posts a lot of photos. COYG.
📷: Fujifilm X-S20 (or my mobile).
📷: Fujifilm X-S20 (or my mobile).
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Nobody thought right-wing techbro libertarianism would be the system yet to be born, but here we are.
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What IS it with tech bros and Tolkien? You could name your company anything, but you choose a) an embodiment of evil b) that gets defeated by a gang of plucky hobbits.
Also, which client thinks "Who should I choose to protect my assets? I know, Sauron!"?
Also, which client thinks "Who should I choose to protect my assets? I know, Sauron!"?
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
Sauron, the high-end home security startup for "super premium" customers, plucks a new CEO out of Sonos | TechCrunch
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
techcrunch.com
December 29, 2025 at 9:40 AM
What IS it with tech bros and Tolkien? You could name your company anything, but you choose a) an embodiment of evil b) that gets defeated by a gang of plucky hobbits.
Also, which client thinks "Who should I choose to protect my assets? I know, Sauron!"?
Also, which client thinks "Who should I choose to protect my assets? I know, Sauron!"?
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I left mainstream photojournalism after a career of almost 50 years to work on my personal archive and share some moments of social history on film… Luke Kelly leaves the stage (right) after a Dubliners gig in Dublin in the 1970s… from my old negatives
December 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I left mainstream photojournalism after a career of almost 50 years to work on my personal archive and share some moments of social history on film… Luke Kelly leaves the stage (right) after a Dubliners gig in Dublin in the 1970s… from my old negatives
An IC train in Belgium.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
An IC train in Belgium.
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Bruxelles-Nord
December 21, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Bruxelles-Nord
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Labour does so badly in this poll mainly because, as the tables show, they lose 29% of their 2024 vote to the Lib Dems and Greens.
Only 8% goes to Reform, just ahead of the 6% to the Cons. Those Lab–Con switchers push the Tories over 20%, despite them losing a quarter of their 2024 vote to Reform.
Only 8% goes to Reform, just ahead of the 6% to the Cons. Those Lab–Con switchers push the Tories over 20%, despite them losing a quarter of their 2024 vote to Reform.
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 27% (+12)
CON: 21% (-3)
LAB: 18% (-17)
LDM: 15% (+3)
GRN: 13% (+6)
Via @veriangroup.com, 12-15 Dec.
Changes w/ GE2024.
RFM: 27% (+12)
CON: 21% (-3)
LAB: 18% (-17)
LDM: 15% (+3)
GRN: 13% (+6)
Via @veriangroup.com, 12-15 Dec.
Changes w/ GE2024.
December 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Labour does so badly in this poll mainly because, as the tables show, they lose 29% of their 2024 vote to the Lib Dems and Greens.
Only 8% goes to Reform, just ahead of the 6% to the Cons. Those Lab–Con switchers push the Tories over 20%, despite them losing a quarter of their 2024 vote to Reform.
Only 8% goes to Reform, just ahead of the 6% to the Cons. Those Lab–Con switchers push the Tories over 20%, despite them losing a quarter of their 2024 vote to Reform.
Why is so much sweet wine sold as dry wine in the UK? Some so-called dry red and white wines are as sweet as a milkshake. New World wines are the worst offenders. People can drink whatever they like, but the labels should be clearer.
December 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Why is so much sweet wine sold as dry wine in the UK? Some so-called dry red and white wines are as sweet as a milkshake. New World wines are the worst offenders. People can drink whatever they like, but the labels should be clearer.
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🚨 SCOOP: “I’m a Labour donor”
Ben Howlett is an ex-Tory MP, owner of influential PoliticsUK account, and the fixer we exposed selling access to Westminster
Turns out he's also involved in Labour fundraising, and discussing donations with Labour MPs
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/im-a-labou...
Ben Howlett is an ex-Tory MP, owner of influential PoliticsUK account, and the fixer we exposed selling access to Westminster
Turns out he's also involved in Labour fundraising, and discussing donations with Labour MPs
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/im-a-labou...
“I’m a Labour donor”: ex-Tory MP exposed in cash-for-access sting
Exclusive: Details of Ben Howlett’s fundraising for Labour prompts Green leader Zack Polanski to call on Starmer's party to “come clean” about its relationship with him.
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🚨 SCOOP: “I’m a Labour donor”
Ben Howlett is an ex-Tory MP, owner of influential PoliticsUK account, and the fixer we exposed selling access to Westminster
Turns out he's also involved in Labour fundraising, and discussing donations with Labour MPs
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/im-a-labou...
Ben Howlett is an ex-Tory MP, owner of influential PoliticsUK account, and the fixer we exposed selling access to Westminster
Turns out he's also involved in Labour fundraising, and discussing donations with Labour MPs
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/im-a-labou...
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It’s a shame that this is what most “socialist” discourse looks like in the UK. No grounding in reality, no attempt to engage with expert discourse, just lazy contrarianism to drum up clicks.
What are you even talking about! I am saying it is a delusional fantasy to suggest Russia is going to invade European countries like Poland, Germany or indeed the UK, which is the insane drivel currently being promoted in support of a disastrous arms race.
December 16, 2025 at 5:26 PM
It’s a shame that this is what most “socialist” discourse looks like in the UK. No grounding in reality, no attempt to engage with expert discourse, just lazy contrarianism to drum up clicks.
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"Joining the Customs Union would most likely be good for growth. But if we think it will save us from economic stagnation, we are suffering from a very British form of exceptionalism."
David Lawrence of @britishprogress.org argues that a Customs Union is not a cure-all for growth
David Lawrence of @britishprogress.org argues that a Customs Union is not a cure-all for growth
A customs union won’t fix Labour’s growth woes
The Government is, we are told, considering crossing its own red lines and rejoining the EU Customs Union. Indeed, according to one Cabinet source, this is “the only idea around” on growth.
Aside fr...
renewal.org.uk
December 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
"Joining the Customs Union would most likely be good for growth. But if we think it will save us from economic stagnation, we are suffering from a very British form of exceptionalism."
David Lawrence of @britishprogress.org argues that a Customs Union is not a cure-all for growth
David Lawrence of @britishprogress.org argues that a Customs Union is not a cure-all for growth
Trump should start wearing a fantasy military uniform and lots of fake medals.
December 15, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Trump should start wearing a fantasy military uniform and lots of fake medals.
Why do people who post the most extreme racist garbage on Facebook always use blurry images? Modern mobile phones ensure that your images always come out looking OK, but these people still manage to circumvent that somehow.
December 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Why do people who post the most extreme racist garbage on Facebook always use blurry images? Modern mobile phones ensure that your images always come out looking OK, but these people still manage to circumvent that somehow.
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my latest
Those opposed to the ECHR will never be satisfied by tinkering, just as Brexiters were never satisfied by the many opt-outs and rebates the UK received, writes @davidallengreen.bsky.social.
The good, the bad and the ugly of ‘rebalancing’ the ECHR
Human rights law should be kept under review, but that does not mean it should be weakened
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
December 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
my latest
The 4.5% of Labour Members who voted for Liz Kendall in 2015 think Wes Streeting is the best candidate to save the Labour party.
December 14, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The 4.5% of Labour Members who voted for Liz Kendall in 2015 think Wes Streeting is the best candidate to save the Labour party.
Just found out the football game I wanted to watch is on TNT Sports, therefore I won't watch it.
December 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Just found out the football game I wanted to watch is on TNT Sports, therefore I won't watch it.
Interesting insights into the Blairite perspective. They really think Streeting could save the Labour party.
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
The News Agents - Podcast Episode | Global Player
What America's first dictator could teach Keir Starmer
www.globalplayer.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Interesting insights into the Blairite perspective. They really think Streeting could save the Labour party.
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
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The United States is drifting closer to its next Forever War, one whose impact can't be kept away from its homeland borders, in the dumbest possible way
December 10, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The United States is drifting closer to its next Forever War, one whose impact can't be kept away from its homeland borders, in the dumbest possible way
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Does anyone know any UK-based academics who are doing interesting work in the area of immigration, integration and social trust?
December 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Does anyone know any UK-based academics who are doing interesting work in the area of immigration, integration and social trust?
Donaldson worked for Feltham so he's not going to say anything is he. They didn't even give us a send off meeting at Catford . They let Wimbledon go. Anything he says will be bollocks.
Too many people in the sport have their own bank balance as the only thing that matters.
Too many people in the sport have their own bank balance as the only thing that matters.
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Donaldson worked for Feltham so he's not going to say anything is he. They didn't even give us a send off meeting at Catford . They let Wimbledon go. Anything he says will be bollocks.
Too many people in the sport have their own bank balance as the only thing that matters.
Too many people in the sport have their own bank balance as the only thing that matters.
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Quite breathtaking story - military grade drones at Dublin airport which flew on the path Zelensky's plane took. The drones reached the flight path of his plane exactly the time it should have been there, but just missed it because Zelensky arrived ahead of schedule:
Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target Zelenskyy's arrival in Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
www.thejournal.ie
December 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Quite breathtaking story - military grade drones at Dublin airport which flew on the path Zelensky's plane took. The drones reached the flight path of his plane exactly the time it should have been there, but just missed it because Zelensky arrived ahead of schedule:
This is good, reasonable, and a massive improvement. It used to be two years.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
UK workers will get unfair dismissal rights after six months from 1 January 2027
Angela Rayner drops plan to force earlier implementation after talks, says source
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
This is good, reasonable, and a massive improvement. It used to be two years.
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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Finally home after > 27 hours of grindset creating shareholder value through AI agentic workflow and guiding a warrior-ethos meditation during my ketamine break.
My 8 year old dog: "Do you have to slay so hard because the villain misrepresented an OBR analysis to Parliament?"
Me: "Bitcoin."
My 8 year old dog: "Do you have to slay so hard because the villain misrepresented an OBR analysis to Parliament?"
Me: "Bitcoin."
December 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Finally home after > 27 hours of grindset creating shareholder value through AI agentic workflow and guiding a warrior-ethos meditation during my ketamine break.
My 8 year old dog: "Do you have to slay so hard because the villain misrepresented an OBR analysis to Parliament?"
Me: "Bitcoin."
My 8 year old dog: "Do you have to slay so hard because the villain misrepresented an OBR analysis to Parliament?"
Me: "Bitcoin."
Why should the EU even consider the idea of the UK rejoining when Farage is leading the polls? And with a crackpot Conservative party led by Badenoch?
Starmer declaring “we have to keep moving towards a closer relationship with the EU” is a significant moment.
Reflects transformation in public opinion + need for economic growth.
Reflects transformation in public opinion + need for economic growth.
December 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Why should the EU even consider the idea of the UK rejoining when Farage is leading the polls? And with a crackpot Conservative party led by Badenoch?