Rob of Jinglebellington
@mrweekender.bsky.social
IT specialist by day, bodyboarder, vector artist, photographer, drinker of beer and gamer by night. Tax wealth, not work. Plant more trees.
Views and opinions are my own.
Views and opinions are my own.
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Here is the proposal of an incredibly eminent group of UK economists and tax experts for a wealth tax. It can hardly be described as unicorn or fantasy economics.
Wealth Tax Commission
Project to study whether the UK should have a wealth tax
www.ukwealth.tax
December 31, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Here is the proposal of an incredibly eminent group of UK economists and tax experts for a wealth tax. It can hardly be described as unicorn or fantasy economics.
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What Polanski has said is that taxing the assets of the richest *1%* would enable the government to *fund universal free childcare, special needs education and rural bus routes.* That's a million miles from 'Sensible' Jack Dromey's grotesque misrepresentation.
Tax wealthiest to end rip-off Britain, says Green leader Polanski
Zack Polanski sets out a new direction for the Green Party in his first conference speech as leader.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 8:56 AM
What Polanski has said is that taxing the assets of the richest *1%* would enable the government to *fund universal free childcare, special needs education and rural bus routes.* That's a million miles from 'Sensible' Jack Dromey's grotesque misrepresentation.
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Amazing interview attacking Polanski as a "fantasist" "selling unicorns".
But Polanski has not said "squeezing a tiny elite of billionaires will pay for everything that we want and everything that we need.” He has simply argued, as many tax economists do, for a wealth tax.
So who is the fantasist?
But Polanski has not said "squeezing a tiny elite of billionaires will pay for everything that we want and everything that we need.” He has simply argued, as many tax economists do, for a wealth tax.
So who is the fantasist?
December 31, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Amazing interview attacking Polanski as a "fantasist" "selling unicorns".
But Polanski has not said "squeezing a tiny elite of billionaires will pay for everything that we want and everything that we need.” He has simply argued, as many tax economists do, for a wealth tax.
So who is the fantasist?
But Polanski has not said "squeezing a tiny elite of billionaires will pay for everything that we want and everything that we need.” He has simply argued, as many tax economists do, for a wealth tax.
So who is the fantasist?
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That's a bit rich off Toby Young. In line for an inherited title, born into family wealth, and levered into Oxford by daddy in spite of failing admission. Like many early 20th Century toffs he has a liking for fascism and is a willing useful idiot for Trump and Putin.
December 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
That's a bit rich off Toby Young. In line for an inherited title, born into family wealth, and levered into Oxford by daddy in spite of failing admission. Like many early 20th Century toffs he has a liking for fascism and is a willing useful idiot for Trump and Putin.
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Toby Young - who now sits as Baron Young of Acton in the House of Lords following his 2024 political peerage from the Conservative Leader of the Opposition - has tweeted bemoaning "handing out honours to a motley crew of woke failures" in policing, the NHS and the National Trust
December 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Toby Young - who now sits as Baron Young of Acton in the House of Lords following his 2024 political peerage from the Conservative Leader of the Opposition - has tweeted bemoaning "handing out honours to a motley crew of woke failures" in policing, the NHS and the National Trust
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Far from being a patriot, Farage is a traitor projecting Russian and American far-right influence into the UK. He has turned the UK from an independent country into a battlefield in the international kleptofascist axis' war against democracy.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/n...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/n...
Nigel Farage's 'Project 2029': The Pro-Trump Lobbyist Pushing His Agenda Into the UK
A Trump-aligned anti-abortion lobbyist who hosted Nigel Farage's meeting with a 6 January rioter in Florida has been funding and advising the Reform leader while pushing Project 2025’s hard-right agen...
bylinetimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Far from being a patriot, Farage is a traitor projecting Russian and American far-right influence into the UK. He has turned the UK from an independent country into a battlefield in the international kleptofascist axis' war against democracy.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/n...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/24/n...
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Imagine having this level of self awareness.
8 charges of accepting Russian Bribes.
Welsh Leader of Reform UK.
Nathan Gill.
Ring a bell?
8 charges of accepting Russian Bribes.
Welsh Leader of Reform UK.
Nathan Gill.
Ring a bell?
December 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Imagine having this level of self awareness.
8 charges of accepting Russian Bribes.
Welsh Leader of Reform UK.
Nathan Gill.
Ring a bell?
8 charges of accepting Russian Bribes.
Welsh Leader of Reform UK.
Nathan Gill.
Ring a bell?
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how all youtube ads sound to me
December 30, 2025 at 10:27 AM
how all youtube ads sound to me
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BREAKING: A Russian newspaper today — “America no longer sees our country as a threat… The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World… he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold that must be destroyed…”
Read that again.
Read that again.
December 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
BREAKING: A Russian newspaper today — “America no longer sees our country as a threat… The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World… he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold that must be destroyed…”
Read that again.
Read that again.
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US removal of panels honoring Black soldiers at WWII cemetery in the Netherlands draws backlash
US removal of panels honoring Black soldiers at WWII cemetery in the Netherlands draws backlash
US removal of panels honoring Black soldiers at WWII cemetery in the Netherlands draws backlash
www.independent.co.uk
December 30, 2025 at 6:36 AM
US removal of panels honoring Black soldiers at WWII cemetery in the Netherlands draws backlash
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“A third of Reform UK’s council leaders across the country have expressed vaccine-sceptic views, openly questioning public health measures that keep millions safe.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Third of Reform UK’s council leaders have expressed vaccine-sceptic views
Health minister decries criticism of vaccinations by heads of four authorities as ‘dangerous and utterly irresponsible’
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 8:58 AM
“A third of Reform UK’s council leaders across the country have expressed vaccine-sceptic views, openly questioning public health measures that keep millions safe.”
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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There’s more to the Epstein Bannon Farage connection than this.
Epstein was actively guiding Bannon how to secretly finance ‘The Movement’ — a right wing pan Europe organisation in concert with Farage — set up by his partner Laure Ferrari
👉 bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
Epstein was actively guiding Bannon how to secretly finance ‘The Movement’ — a right wing pan Europe organisation in concert with Farage — set up by his partner Laure Ferrari
👉 bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
December 29, 2025 at 2:30 AM
There’s more to the Epstein Bannon Farage connection than this.
Epstein was actively guiding Bannon how to secretly finance ‘The Movement’ — a right wing pan Europe organisation in concert with Farage — set up by his partner Laure Ferrari
👉 bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
Epstein was actively guiding Bannon how to secretly finance ‘The Movement’ — a right wing pan Europe organisation in concert with Farage — set up by his partner Laure Ferrari
👉 bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
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A relative moved back to the UK with their US partner, and neither of them could believe the level of service provided by the NHS
Medicare for 65+ and those who qualify (which isn't free) is nothing like NHS provision, and basic health insurance in the USA is $450–$680 PER MONTH
It's jaw dropping
Medicare for 65+ and those who qualify (which isn't free) is nothing like NHS provision, and basic health insurance in the USA is $450–$680 PER MONTH
It's jaw dropping
The UK is very different from Medicare. In Medicare you can mostly go to a specialist of your choice. Not in the UK
This is how most UHC works. Will Americans be ok with this change to Medicare ?
Referrals for specialist care - NHS share.google/X84C9oCy1rE1...
This is how most UHC works. Will Americans be ok with this change to Medicare ?
Referrals for specialist care - NHS share.google/X84C9oCy1rE1...
December 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM
A relative moved back to the UK with their US partner, and neither of them could believe the level of service provided by the NHS
Medicare for 65+ and those who qualify (which isn't free) is nothing like NHS provision, and basic health insurance in the USA is $450–$680 PER MONTH
It's jaw dropping
Medicare for 65+ and those who qualify (which isn't free) is nothing like NHS provision, and basic health insurance in the USA is $450–$680 PER MONTH
It's jaw dropping
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From Nigel Farage to this caricature, it's been striking to see how little of a shit the right now gives about antisemitism.
After all, when a Labour leader was accused of it, they were deeply, gravely concerned.
After all, when a Labour leader was accused of it, they were deeply, gravely concerned.
No idea who Laurent Brindeau is, but isn’t this caricature of @zackpolanski.bsky.social in today’s @dailymailpolitics.bsky.social ragingly antisemitic?
December 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
From Nigel Farage to this caricature, it's been striking to see how little of a shit the right now gives about antisemitism.
After all, when a Labour leader was accused of it, they were deeply, gravely concerned.
After all, when a Labour leader was accused of it, they were deeply, gravely concerned.
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Did the United States really spend trillions of dollars on winning the Cold War, only for its president in 2025 take orders from a Russian dictator?
This is an earth-shattering humiliation for America of which its reputation may never recover.
This is an earth-shattering humiliation for America of which its reputation may never recover.
December 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Did the United States really spend trillions of dollars on winning the Cold War, only for its president in 2025 take orders from a Russian dictator?
This is an earth-shattering humiliation for America of which its reputation may never recover.
This is an earth-shattering humiliation for America of which its reputation may never recover.
Are you listening Keir Starmer?
BREAKING: Australia has passed a Bill that will limit the total spending on a party by billionaires like Elon Musk to Just $50,000
This will ban billionaires from single-handedly buying Elections in Australia.
https://x.com/politvidchannel/status/2004998838147485890?s=46
This will ban billionaires from single-handedly buying Elections in Australia.
https://x.com/politvidchannel/status/2004998838147485890?s=46
December 29, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Are you listening Keir Starmer?
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2025: Liz Truss criticising Keir Starmer over the release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah
2022: Liz Truss as Foreign Secretary trying to secure the release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah
2022: Liz Truss as Foreign Secretary trying to secure the release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah
December 28, 2025 at 9:36 PM
2025: Liz Truss criticising Keir Starmer over the release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah
2022: Liz Truss as Foreign Secretary trying to secure the release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah
2022: Liz Truss as Foreign Secretary trying to secure the release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah
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Trump gets his instructions.
December 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Trump gets his instructions.
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We strongly condemn the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former Commissioner Thierry Breton.
Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K
Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K
December 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
We strongly condemn the U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former Commissioner Thierry Breton.
Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K
Link to full statement: link.europa.eu/NtMX4K
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“The U.S. government just banned five people from entering the country because it doesn’t like their speech. This ban, according to the State Department, is necessary to protect free speech.
If that sounds insane to you, congratulations on your reading comprehension.”
Via @mmasnick.bsky.social
If that sounds insane to you, congratulations on your reading comprehension.”
Via @mmasnick.bsky.social
Opinion | Marco Rubio is using real censorship to fight fake censorship
Mike Masnick: In the name of protecting free speech, the U.S. government just banned five Europeans from entering the country because it doesn’t like their speech.
www.ms.now
December 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
“The U.S. government just banned five people from entering the country because it doesn’t like their speech. This ban, according to the State Department, is necessary to protect free speech.
If that sounds insane to you, congratulations on your reading comprehension.”
Via @mmasnick.bsky.social
If that sounds insane to you, congratulations on your reading comprehension.”
Via @mmasnick.bsky.social
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Facebook, Instagram, X are simply banned in Russia. No US outrage about free speech there—yet the EU is the target. That contrast says a lot.
Visa bans may be moderate, but the message isn’t: the US is signaling it feels entitled to challenge EU rules governing digital speech.
www.state.gov/releases/off...
www.state.gov/releases/off...
Announcement of Actions to Combat the Global Censorship-Industrial Complex - United States Department of State
The State Department is taking decisive action against five individuals who have led organized efforts to coerce American platforms to censor, demonetize, and suppress American viewpoints they oppose....
www.state.gov
December 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Facebook, Instagram, X are simply banned in Russia. No US outrage about free speech there—yet the EU is the target. That contrast says a lot.
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If any further proof were needed that Trump is on another planet
Trump: "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed. It sounds a little strange but President Putin was very generous in his feeling toward Ukraine succeeding, including supplying energy, electricity and other things at very low prices."
December 28, 2025 at 11:12 PM
If any further proof were needed that Trump is on another planet
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Man who bought up 33,000 acres of farmland to avoid tax and moved his business to Singapore after the Brexit he voted for wants your sympathy.
December 28, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Man who bought up 33,000 acres of farmland to avoid tax and moved his business to Singapore after the Brexit he voted for wants your sympathy.
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“Farage had an uneasy end to the year”
Where “uneasy” = exposed as racist with corrupt/traitorous links to Russia and useless at running councils.
But no worries. They’ll just join forces with the failed Tories to “end the left wing tyranny.”
They can all go to hell.
(Sunday Times)
Where “uneasy” = exposed as racist with corrupt/traitorous links to Russia and useless at running councils.
But no worries. They’ll just join forces with the failed Tories to “end the left wing tyranny.”
They can all go to hell.
(Sunday Times)
December 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
“Farage had an uneasy end to the year”
Where “uneasy” = exposed as racist with corrupt/traitorous links to Russia and useless at running councils.
But no worries. They’ll just join forces with the failed Tories to “end the left wing tyranny.”
They can all go to hell.
(Sunday Times)
Where “uneasy” = exposed as racist with corrupt/traitorous links to Russia and useless at running councils.
But no worries. They’ll just join forces with the failed Tories to “end the left wing tyranny.”
They can all go to hell.
(Sunday Times)