Mike Brook
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Scotland.
Scotland.
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Read this one & weep, or whatever bodily function your disgust & horror produces. We all knew he was a cheat, a thief, a liar, a conman. We recognized the self enrichment beneath his actions, but seeing this in black & white is a kicker. This is just what is blatant.
Read this one & weep, or whatever bodily function your disgust & horror produces. We all knew he was a cheat, a thief, a liar, a conman. We recognized the self enrichment beneath his actions, but seeing this in black & white is a kicker. This is just what is blatant.
Opinion | How Trump Has Used the Presidency to Make at Least $1.4 Billion (Gift Article)
The president took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he’s focused his second term on enriching himself and his family.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:04 AM
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Read this one & weep, or whatever bodily function your disgust & horror produces. We all knew he was a cheat, a thief, a liar, a conman. We recognized the self enrichment beneath his actions, but seeing this in black & white is a kicker. This is just what is blatant.
Read this one & weep, or whatever bodily function your disgust & horror produces. We all knew he was a cheat, a thief, a liar, a conman. We recognized the self enrichment beneath his actions, but seeing this in black & white is a kicker. This is just what is blatant.
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For classical music in Philadelphia, there's a lot going on this week, starting tonight
Speaking of helping people, my Spotlight in this week's Fanfare is a benefit for The Sunday Love Project, the organization that feeds Philadelphians in need. At the helm is pianist Jonathan Biss, with 7 talented @curtisinstitute.bsky.social musicians at his side
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Jonathan Biss in a Music For Food benefit, Wu Man in a pipa concerto
From a benefit organized by a world-class pianist to a starring role for a 2,000-year-old Chinese instrument, this weeks options in Fanfare reflect the diversity of the City of Brotherly Love.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:49 PM
For classical music in Philadelphia, there's a lot going on this week, starting tonight
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"How Trump Incited an Insurrection: A Jan. 6 Timeline"
Five years later, as the president attempts to rewrite what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, Zeteo has a detailed hour-by-hour guide to what Trump said and did that fateful and violent day.
Five years later, as the president attempts to rewrite what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, Zeteo has a detailed hour-by-hour guide to what Trump said and did that fateful and violent day.
How Trump Incited an Insurrection: A Jan. 6 Timeline
Five years later, as the president attempts to rewrite what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, Zeteo has a detailed hour-by-hour guide to what Trump said and did that fateful and violent day.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:07 PM
"How Trump Incited an Insurrection: A Jan. 6 Timeline"
Five years later, as the president attempts to rewrite what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, Zeteo has a detailed hour-by-hour guide to what Trump said and did that fateful and violent day.
Five years later, as the president attempts to rewrite what happened on Jan. 6, 2021, Zeteo has a detailed hour-by-hour guide to what Trump said and did that fateful and violent day.
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How to buy yourself a needy malignant narcissist? Just offer him a phony, made up "Peace Prize" & he's all your's!!!
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
December 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
How to buy yourself a needy malignant narcissist? Just offer him a phony, made up "Peace Prize" & he's all your's!!!
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
No need for a formal ceremony as he'll snatch from the box & put it on all by himself. Both laughably pathetic AND pathetically laughable. 🤡 🫣
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Keep in mind that white American males shot and killed countless Americans including many children, and no one ever did a thing but protect their right to do it again.
November 28, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Keep in mind that white American males shot and killed countless Americans including many children, and no one ever did a thing but protect their right to do it again.
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Tell me more about ‘Sleepy Joe.’
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Tell me more about ‘Sleepy Joe.’
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The average age of U.S. homebuyers is now 56, up from 49 last year.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
October 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The average age of U.S. homebuyers is now 56, up from 49 last year.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
In 1981, the year trickledown economics began, it was 31.
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"Effortlessly" by Taylor Scott Davis, sung by VOCES8, with text by Mechthild of Magdeburg (1207-1282)
Because we can all use reminders of good things that matter
Because we can all use reminders of good things that matter
VOCES8: Effortlessly by Taylor Scott Davis
YouTube video by VOCES8
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October 22, 2025 at 2:26 AM
"Effortlessly" by Taylor Scott Davis, sung by VOCES8, with text by Mechthild of Magdeburg (1207-1282)
Because we can all use reminders of good things that matter
Because we can all use reminders of good things that matter
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I kind of need to ask him a question now but I didn’t go to the seminars and I’m afraid he’s too busy for me 🫣
My favourite fact about Iceland is that we have many, many crime writers but only one forensic pathologist, and he was so busy answering all of their questions that he decided to have a small seminar for writers to get some peace.
It immediately sold out so he had another one that also sold out.
It immediately sold out so he had another one that also sold out.
September 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I kind of need to ask him a question now but I didn’t go to the seminars and I’m afraid he’s too busy for me 🫣
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This is phenomenal messaging. Hello Democrats? Knock knock, anybody home?
August 31, 2025 at 4:52 AM
This is phenomenal messaging. Hello Democrats? Knock knock, anybody home?
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There are no sacrifices that will keep any right-wingers happy. They're not going to say "okay, we got rid of trans rights, gay marriages are OK" or "we stopped small boats, people with leave to remain can stay". They'll want another target. Appeasement is pointless. Don't give them an inch.
Should we move away from trans rights,like sports, which affect "very few" people?
Once you decide that [one group] can be sacrificed, you’re operating within a fascist logic, because that means there might be a second one you’re willing to sacrifice, and a third. (Judith Butler)
Once you decide that [one group] can be sacrificed, you’re operating within a fascist logic, because that means there might be a second one you’re willing to sacrifice, and a third. (Judith Butler)
This is stupid. Newsom is not anti trans. He just doesnt believe that trans should be in some women’s sports that they could have a physical advantage. Most the population has this view. As they work through what is fair for all, quit throwing newsom under the bus.
August 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
There are no sacrifices that will keep any right-wingers happy. They're not going to say "okay, we got rid of trans rights, gay marriages are OK" or "we stopped small boats, people with leave to remain can stay". They'll want another target. Appeasement is pointless. Don't give them an inch.
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I heard is was assault with a “deli” weapon.
August 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I heard is was assault with a “deli” weapon.
This is wonderful.
Somebody on LinkedIn said what we're all thinking.
August 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
This is wonderful.
This week in Dorset.
August 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This week in Dorset.
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What is Ghislaine going to testify about before Congress? Why she chose to kill herself next month?
July 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM
What is Ghislaine going to testify about before Congress? Why she chose to kill herself next month?
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They are treating people worse than mere numbers, not even bothering to track them once they’re in the system. Unacceptable.
June 23, 2025 at 10:55 PM
They are treating people worse than mere numbers, not even bothering to track them once they’re in the system. Unacceptable.
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Correct.
He’s a mentally ill idiot and nobody in MSM is saying anything about it and instead they’re behaving as if all this is normal. This is not normal, we are all in danger.
June 24, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Correct.
I can see this little island out of my window, but not pick out any detail. Sitting in the Forth.
King James Vl stranded an old woman who was dumb and 2 babies there in an experiment to prove that speech was inherent, not learned. Of course the outcome was grunting and the poor kids died young.
King James Vl stranded an old woman who was dumb and 2 babies there in an experiment to prove that speech was inherent, not learned. Of course the outcome was grunting and the poor kids died young.
June 19, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I can see this little island out of my window, but not pick out any detail. Sitting in the Forth.
King James Vl stranded an old woman who was dumb and 2 babies there in an experiment to prove that speech was inherent, not learned. Of course the outcome was grunting and the poor kids died young.
King James Vl stranded an old woman who was dumb and 2 babies there in an experiment to prove that speech was inherent, not learned. Of course the outcome was grunting and the poor kids died young.
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Use of Royal pronoun used to deny Kingship. I think he is a bit conflicted.
From Huff Post today: “No, no. We’re not a king. We’re not a king at all,” Trump added.
#Trump
#Militaryparade
From Huff Post today: “No, no. We’re not a king. We’re not a king at all,” Trump added.
#Trump
#Militaryparade
June 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Use of Royal pronoun used to deny Kingship. I think he is a bit conflicted.
From Huff Post today: “No, no. We’re not a king. We’re not a king at all,” Trump added.
#Trump
#Militaryparade
From Huff Post today: “No, no. We’re not a king. We’re not a king at all,” Trump added.
#Trump
#Militaryparade
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Wow! Not only is Trump looking terrible in the latest Quinnipiac poll
🟤 Disapprove 54% (+16)
🟢 Approve 38%
But also Trump's rating on immigration is terrible. It’s 43 (approve) to 54 (disapprove).
So I guess this isn’t what people voted for.
🟤 Disapprove 54% (+16)
🟢 Approve 38%
But also Trump's rating on immigration is terrible. It’s 43 (approve) to 54 (disapprove).
So I guess this isn’t what people voted for.
June 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Wow! Not only is Trump looking terrible in the latest Quinnipiac poll
🟤 Disapprove 54% (+16)
🟢 Approve 38%
But also Trump's rating on immigration is terrible. It’s 43 (approve) to 54 (disapprove).
So I guess this isn’t what people voted for.
🟤 Disapprove 54% (+16)
🟢 Approve 38%
But also Trump's rating on immigration is terrible. It’s 43 (approve) to 54 (disapprove).
So I guess this isn’t what people voted for.
This is about 150 meters from where we live. The new naval vessel is atop a barge. At 11am today it is to be launched into the Forth River. I am at an osteopath appointment at 9:45, I hope to be there in time.
June 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
This is about 150 meters from where we live. The new naval vessel is atop a barge. At 11am today it is to be launched into the Forth River. I am at an osteopath appointment at 9:45, I hope to be there in time.
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The Royal Palace of Caserta near Naples. Built by the Bourbons it is the largest royal palace in the world.
You can glimpse this staircase in the recent film Conclave.
#Photography
You can glimpse this staircase in the recent film Conclave.
#Photography
June 11, 2025 at 6:22 AM
The Royal Palace of Caserta near Naples. Built by the Bourbons it is the largest royal palace in the world.
You can glimpse this staircase in the recent film Conclave.
#Photography
You can glimpse this staircase in the recent film Conclave.
#Photography