Matthew Perren
@matthewperren.bsky.social
Dog and cat owning ex-bookseller. Lives in Scotland.
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Matthew Perren
@matthewperren.bsky.social
· Apr 27
Mike Walz absolutely nailed it in his state of the state address:
“Let’s be real clear about something: If you say you love freedom, but you don’t believe in freedom for everybody, then the thing you love isn’t freedom – it’s privilege.”
“Let’s be real clear about something: If you say you love freedom, but you don’t believe in freedom for everybody, then the thing you love isn’t freedom – it’s privilege.”
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I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
January 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
I call on my party and my government to remove themselves entirely from X and communicate with the public where they actually participate online and can be protected from such illegality.
Poor old Lotta has split a claw and is in a lot of pain which she’d like you to know about.
(She’s actually at the vet’s right now getting the claw removed under sedation. Wish her well)
(She’s actually at the vet’s right now getting the claw removed under sedation. Wish her well)
January 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
Poor old Lotta has split a claw and is in a lot of pain which she’d like you to know about.
(She’s actually at the vet’s right now getting the claw removed under sedation. Wish her well)
(She’s actually at the vet’s right now getting the claw removed under sedation. Wish her well)
Dear The SAS
Apparently it’s now OK to drop into a sovereign nation’s capital and arrest their criminal president.
Thought I ought to mention it.
Apparently it’s now OK to drop into a sovereign nation’s capital and arrest their criminal president.
Thought I ought to mention it.
January 8, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Dear The SAS
Apparently it’s now OK to drop into a sovereign nation’s capital and arrest their criminal president.
Thought I ought to mention it.
Apparently it’s now OK to drop into a sovereign nation’s capital and arrest their criminal president.
Thought I ought to mention it.
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Reminded me when I used to draw and did an ultimately unsuccessful valentine range.
January 7, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Reminded me when I used to draw and did an ultimately unsuccessful valentine range.
From a discussion amongst artists I follow about doing valentines cards.
I normally do some. Not that they sell, theyre too weird. Mostly I send them to people. Two people I sent them to died, but its probably not related.
January 8, 2026 at 6:50 AM
From a discussion amongst artists I follow about doing valentines cards.
“We can’t get pissed up and drive home because of woke”
No, this isn’t a front page from the 80s that shows how far we’ve come since then. The Sun is genuinely arguing that cutting the drink drive limit “could deal a fresh blow to pubs making customers worried to have any alcohol at all” before getting behind the wheel.
January 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
“We can’t get pissed up and drive home because of woke”
This is the man Trump and Hesgeth want to demote for pointing out how the law applies to the military
All US military personnel swear an oath to protect the Constitution. The document that Trump has ignored on countless occasions to the extent that he’s reduced it to just another piece of paper
All US military personnel swear an oath to protect the Constitution. The document that Trump has ignored on countless occasions to the extent that he’s reduced it to just another piece of paper
My friend @charlotteclymer.bsky.social has written about Mark Kelly’s distinguished military career. This is not to be missed. open.substack.com/pub/charlott...
The Extraordinary Military Career of Mark Kelly
Good lord, has this man done a lot.
open.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:17 AM
This is the man Trump and Hesgeth want to demote for pointing out how the law applies to the military
All US military personnel swear an oath to protect the Constitution. The document that Trump has ignored on countless occasions to the extent that he’s reduced it to just another piece of paper
All US military personnel swear an oath to protect the Constitution. The document that Trump has ignored on countless occasions to the extent that he’s reduced it to just another piece of paper
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NEW
When is an order an ‘unlawful command’?
And why has Trump reacted so furiously to six members of Congress correctly stating the law?
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
(In which I go and look at the actual law and guidance in US and also UK.)
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
When is an order an ‘unlawful command’?
And why has Trump reacted so furiously to six members of Congress correctly stating the law?
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
(In which I go and look at the actual law and guidance in US and also UK.)
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
NEW
When is an order an ‘unlawful command’?
And why has Trump reacted so furiously to six members of Congress correctly stating the law?
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
(In which I go and look at the actual law and guidance in US and also UK.)
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
When is an order an ‘unlawful command’?
And why has Trump reacted so furiously to six members of Congress correctly stating the law?
By me, at @prospectmagazine.co.uk
(In which I go and look at the actual law and guidance in US and also UK.)
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/law/th...
Thank god for facial recognition. I’ve not got a clue what the password is on my work laptop.
January 5, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Thank god for facial recognition. I’ve not got a clue what the password is on my work laptop.
Lotta got a squeaky ball for Christmas and she LOVES it.
January 4, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Lotta got a squeaky ball for Christmas and she LOVES it.
I was a bookseller for thirty years. This is 100% true. I can guarantee you that you’ve never heard of the best books I’ve ever read.
When you've written ok books at a time when you're part of the media then written better books at a time when you've completely cut yourself off from the media, you get a unique insight into the workings of things. I don't think it's cynical to see it & refuse to go around pretending it's not real.
January 4, 2026 at 9:23 AM
I was a bookseller for thirty years. This is 100% true. I can guarantee you that you’ve never heard of the best books I’ve ever read.
Sam is LinkedIn in human form #TheTraitors
January 3, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Sam is LinkedIn in human form #TheTraitors
January 3, 2026 at 2:44 PM
How do you know someone is doing dry January?
They tell you.
They tell you.
![Ancient Rome. KING POMPILIUS, the second king of Rome, is reclining dramatically on his chaise longue, fingers on temples, near to an amphora of WINE. His slave, SPIRO, is nearby.
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POMPILIUS:
Hey, Spiro...
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POMPILIUS:
Hey, *Spiro*…
SPIRO:
Yes, King Pompilius?
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POMPILIUS:
I was just thinking like…
I hope you’re not planning on giving me any of that *wine*…
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SPIRO:
Would you like some wine, sir?
POMPILIUS:
NO!
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POMPILIUS:
Haven’t I told you Spiro, I’m *doing dry January*?
SPIRO:
Quite a few times, sir.
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POMPILIUS:
I mean it’s doing my head in but I feel sooo healthy for it y'know?
SPIRO:
Yes sir you’ve mentioned that too
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SPIRO:
Sir - may I ask… what is dry January?
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POMPILIUS:
It’s a thing where you don’t drink all January.
SPIRO:
and what is… January?
POMPILIUS:
It’s a new month I made up.
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SPIRO:
You made up a new month
POMPILIUS:
Yeah, two actually.
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[Pompilus produces a scroll with the Roman two-faced god JANUS drawn on it]
POMPILIUS:
This one’s January, I named it after Janus who has two faces
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POMPILIUS:
so he can tell as many people as possible that he’s-
SPIRO:
…doing dry January, yes
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January 3, 2026 at 9:19 AM
How do you know someone is doing dry January?
They tell you.
They tell you.
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it’s stupid to not use ai just because it can induce psychosis and generate child porn. it’s like saying you’re hungry when there’s a hot dog on the ground outside that induces psychosis and generates child porn
January 2, 2026 at 4:10 PM
it’s stupid to not use ai just because it can induce psychosis and generate child porn. it’s like saying you’re hungry when there’s a hot dog on the ground outside that induces psychosis and generates child porn
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Just opened the fridge...
January 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Just opened the fridge...
Thought I was wearing a hat. I’m not.
What a rollercoaster.
What a rollercoaster.
January 2, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Thought I was wearing a hat. I’m not.
What a rollercoaster.
What a rollercoaster.
5 Brilliant things about January
1. Days are definitely getting longer
2. Everything is back to normal
3. Approx 1/12 of people celebrate their birthdays
4. So many people have made resolutions that no one will notice if you get drunk at my birthday party
5. High chance of snow
1. Days are definitely getting longer
2. Everything is back to normal
3. Approx 1/12 of people celebrate their birthdays
4. So many people have made resolutions that no one will notice if you get drunk at my birthday party
5. High chance of snow
January 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM
5 Brilliant things about January
1. Days are definitely getting longer
2. Everything is back to normal
3. Approx 1/12 of people celebrate their birthdays
4. So many people have made resolutions that no one will notice if you get drunk at my birthday party
5. High chance of snow
1. Days are definitely getting longer
2. Everything is back to normal
3. Approx 1/12 of people celebrate their birthdays
4. So many people have made resolutions that no one will notice if you get drunk at my birthday party
5. High chance of snow
Just come back from a very cold 30 mile bike ride. I feel like *maybe* I have Raynaud’s syndrome
January 2, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Just come back from a very cold 30 mile bike ride. I feel like *maybe* I have Raynaud’s syndrome
Happy not-being-able-to-get-into-your-regular-gym-classes Month to all who celebrate.
January 1, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Happy not-being-able-to-get-into-your-regular-gym-classes Month to all who celebrate.
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Jan 13? I share your pain - and the dawn of vaganuary added a whole new layer of buzz-kill.
December 31, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Jan 13? I share your pain - and the dawn of vaganuary added a whole new layer of buzz-kill.
[annoying high pitched voice] “How I’m leaving 2025”
[hits post button with the smuggest of thumbs]
[hits post button with the smuggest of thumbs]
Good year mates. we'll bloody see you in the next one
Luv ya
Luv ya
December 31, 2025 at 8:51 AM
[annoying high pitched voice] “How I’m leaving 2025”
[hits post button with the smuggest of thumbs]
[hits post button with the smuggest of thumbs]
Thinking of making a “Free flag. Please take one”, sign for lampposts.
December 31, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Thinking of making a “Free flag. Please take one”, sign for lampposts.
Yes, “unwinnablt” was the very word I was looking for. Thank you.
December 31, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Yes, “unwinnablt” was the very word I was looking for. Thank you.