MartinC
@martinc7.bsky.social
Englishman living in Arizona. Leeds United, Washington Commanders, F1, England and Lancashire cricket, humour and a bit of politics!
St Lucia - home for the next week.
I will struggle on …
I will struggle on …
November 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
St Lucia - home for the next week.
I will struggle on …
I will struggle on …
We deserved a point there. But it’s looking bleak when you consider the run of games we have ahead of us.
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We deserved a point there. But it’s looking bleak when you consider the run of games we have ahead of us.
We look much more dangerous with James and Gnonto on. Who knew …
November 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We look much more dangerous with James and Gnonto on. Who knew …
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Chancellor Merz:
Wars cannot be ended by major powers over the heads of the countries involved.
This is a war that can only be ended with the consent of Ukraine and with our consent, the consent of Europe, because it is a war on the European continent.
Wars cannot be ended by major powers over the heads of the countries involved.
This is a war that can only be ended with the consent of Ukraine and with our consent, the consent of Europe, because it is a war on the European continent.
November 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Chancellor Merz:
Wars cannot be ended by major powers over the heads of the countries involved.
This is a war that can only be ended with the consent of Ukraine and with our consent, the consent of Europe, because it is a war on the European continent.
Wars cannot be ended by major powers over the heads of the countries involved.
This is a war that can only be ended with the consent of Ukraine and with our consent, the consent of Europe, because it is a war on the European continent.
My fridge (which has a WiFi for reasons I have never fully understood) is apparently connected to my Amazon account and ordered itself a new water filter!!
I told my wife who replied ‘Even the fridge is sick of waiting for you to get shit done …”
I told my wife who replied ‘Even the fridge is sick of waiting for you to get shit done …”
November 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
My fridge (which has a WiFi for reasons I have never fully understood) is apparently connected to my Amazon account and ordered itself a new water filter!!
I told my wife who replied ‘Even the fridge is sick of waiting for you to get shit done …”
I told my wife who replied ‘Even the fridge is sick of waiting for you to get shit done …”
Crawley with a pair. Out in the first over of both innings.
Just not good enough.
Just not good enough.
November 22, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Crawley with a pair. Out in the first over of both innings.
Just not good enough.
Just not good enough.
Brainless batting from England.
November 21, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Brainless batting from England.
Well this is not ideal. 3 down first session and Root gone for a duck.
November 21, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Well this is not ideal. 3 down first session and Root gone for a duck.
Driving on the up first over at Perth.
Dumb …
Dumb …
November 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Driving on the up first over at Perth.
Dumb …
Dumb …
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TEN MONTHS IN:
The national debt is higher.
The trade deficit is wider.
The inflation rate has worsened.
The unemployment rate is up.
The national debt is higher.
The trade deficit is wider.
The inflation rate has worsened.
The unemployment rate is up.
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
TEN MONTHS IN:
The national debt is higher.
The trade deficit is wider.
The inflation rate has worsened.
The unemployment rate is up.
The national debt is higher.
The trade deficit is wider.
The inflation rate has worsened.
The unemployment rate is up.
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Wanna see a visual on the result of the Republican attack on public health?
I’ve got you covered. This is from Pew Research Center’s most recent survey, showing a 27% drop in Republican support for school vaccine requirements from 2016-2025.
I’ve got you covered. This is from Pew Research Center’s most recent survey, showing a 27% drop in Republican support for school vaccine requirements from 2016-2025.
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Wanna see a visual on the result of the Republican attack on public health?
I’ve got you covered. This is from Pew Research Center’s most recent survey, showing a 27% drop in Republican support for school vaccine requirements from 2016-2025.
I’ve got you covered. This is from Pew Research Center’s most recent survey, showing a 27% drop in Republican support for school vaccine requirements from 2016-2025.
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CNN: What if there are more names connected to the Democratic Party that come out in the files?
CHRIS MURPHY: So what?
CHRIS MURPHY: So what?
November 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
CNN: What if there are more names connected to the Democratic Party that come out in the files?
CHRIS MURPHY: So what?
CHRIS MURPHY: So what?
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It's Stupid's Economy: China overtakes the USA as Germany's more important trading partner.
China überholt USA als wichtigsten deutschen Handelspartner www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/w...
China überholt USA als wichtigsten deutschen Handelspartner www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/w...
China überholt USA als wichtigsten deutschen Handelspartner
China ist wieder das Land, mit dem Deutschland den größten Außenhandelsumsatz hat. Vizekanzler Klingbeil wirbt in Peking für weitere Kooperationen.
www.spiegel.de
November 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
It's Stupid's Economy: China overtakes the USA as Germany's more important trading partner.
China überholt USA als wichtigsten deutschen Handelspartner www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/w...
China überholt USA als wichtigsten deutschen Handelspartner www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/w...
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The #Commanders are signing Jake Moody off the Bears' practice squad to replace Matt Gay, a person familiar confirmed. Believe NFL Network was first.
November 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The #Commanders are signing Jake Moody off the Bears' practice squad to replace Matt Gay, a person familiar confirmed. Believe NFL Network was first.
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YouTube TV, Disney reach deal to restore access to ESPN networks
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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The median age of all U.S. homebuyers is now 59 years old.
Just 15 years ago, it was 39 years old.
Just 15 years ago, it was 39 years old.
November 13, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The median age of all U.S. homebuyers is now 59 years old.
Just 15 years ago, it was 39 years old.
Just 15 years ago, it was 39 years old.
Can we pull the plug out and start this season again?
Another brutal injury for the #Commanders: Trey Amos is out "for a while" with a fractured fibula, Dan Quinn said.
November 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Can we pull the plug out and start this season again?
The Lions have 451 yards of offense and 35 points at the end of the third quarter.
Total absence of defense today.
Total absence of defense today.
November 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The Lions have 451 yards of offense and 35 points at the end of the third quarter.
Total absence of defense today.
Total absence of defense today.
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8.5 yards per play for Detroit today
November 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
8.5 yards per play for Detroit today
This is truly awful defense from the Commanders. There have to be coaching changes on that side of the ball.
We don’t have great talent on defense - but the scheme and play calling are also not helping.
We don’t have great talent on defense - but the scheme and play calling are also not helping.
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
This is truly awful defense from the Commanders. There have to be coaching changes on that side of the ball.
We don’t have great talent on defense - but the scheme and play calling are also not helping.
We don’t have great talent on defense - but the scheme and play calling are also not helping.
Not sure what’s more embarrassing - Trump being a guest at the game or our defense. #commanders
November 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Not sure what’s more embarrassing - Trump being a guest at the game or our defense. #commanders
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Trump is demanding the NFL name the new Washington Commanders stadium after none other than himself. The D.C. Council decides on the naming rights of the new stadium. The current Council is made up of 11 Democrats 2 Independents and 0 Republicans. LMFAO.
November 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Trump is demanding the NFL name the new Washington Commanders stadium after none other than himself. The D.C. Council decides on the naming rights of the new stadium. The current Council is made up of 11 Democrats 2 Independents and 0 Republicans. LMFAO.
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Let this sink in. The President of the United States is now appealing a court order forcing him to feed starving children.
November 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Let this sink in. The President of the United States is now appealing a court order forcing him to feed starving children.
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NBC projects all three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices will keep their seats. Republicans had hoped to oust them and undercut Dems' majority on the court.
Obviously, that didn't work. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Obviously, that didn't work. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
November 5, 2025 at 1:44 AM
NBC projects all three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices will keep their seats. Republicans had hoped to oust them and undercut Dems' majority on the court.
Obviously, that didn't work. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Obviously, that didn't work. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
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Like many Americans, Scott Adams had insurance problems. But unlike most people he has powerful friends on social media, and when he asked President Trump for help, he got the cancer drug he needed.
Dilbert creator taps Trump to get cancer drug. Others wish they could, too
Like many Americans, Scott Adams had insurance problems. But unlike most people he has powerful friends on social media, and when he asked President Trump for help, he got the cancer drug he needed.
n.pr
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Like many Americans, Scott Adams had insurance problems. But unlike most people he has powerful friends on social media, and when he asked President Trump for help, he got the cancer drug he needed.