Annette (Nettie) Thomson
@nettiewriter.bsky.social
Scottish writer. Lefty, feminist, chronically, invisibly ill. Pro-refugee, anti-nazi. All the usual. Collects brooches & unhealthy coping mechanisms.
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ICYMI: “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, according to three people familiar with the matter.”
Exclusive: Hegseth orders Cyber Command to stand down on Russia planning
The secretary of Defense has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, sources tell Recorded Future News.
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February 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
ICYMI: “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, according to three people familiar with the matter.”
We live around 100m from a large rookery. It's noisy, but magical.
January 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We live around 100m from a large rookery. It's noisy, but magical.
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I'm a big fan of Byline Times. Decent journalism that covers what the mainstream ignores...
'Keir Starmer's Transformational Political Project is Being Grossly Underestimated'
The relentless criticism of the Labour Government from a hostile media is completely at odds with its record and the historical context
bylinetimes.com
January 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
I'm a big fan of Byline Times. Decent journalism that covers what the mainstream ignores...
Ohhhh, but this is a special book. I just finished it, expertly read by Caroline Guthrie. Beautiful book and Kelly is a wonderful Character. Highly recommended.
#books
#books
January 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Ohhhh, but this is a special book. I just finished it, expertly read by Caroline Guthrie. Beautiful book and Kelly is a wonderful Character. Highly recommended.
#books
#books
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It’s time for my annual search for this C16th miniature portrait of #ThomasCromwell, after #Holbein, stolen from Hever Castle in 2003. I’d love to see it returned to Hever. Have you seen it? Pls consider sharing!
www.arthistorynews.com/articles/562... #Tudor #WolfHall #arthistory #miniatureportrait
www.arthistorynews.com/articles/562... #Tudor #WolfHall #arthistory #miniatureportrait
December 16, 2024 at 12:29 PM
It’s time for my annual search for this C16th miniature portrait of #ThomasCromwell, after #Holbein, stolen from Hever Castle in 2003. I’d love to see it returned to Hever. Have you seen it? Pls consider sharing!
www.arthistorynews.com/articles/562... #Tudor #WolfHall #arthistory #miniatureportrait
www.arthistorynews.com/articles/562... #Tudor #WolfHall #arthistory #miniatureportrait
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"A split between the Home Office, which wants China designated a threat, and the Treasury, which is relaying businesses' concerns."
What a time for the UK to be outside the EU! Just as the US embraces protectionism and China becomes a less viable partner... ~AA
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
What a time for the UK to be outside the EU! Just as the US embraces protectionism and China becomes a less viable partner... ~AA
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Alleged Chinese spy linked to Prince Andrew named amid row over foreign interests register
Claims surrounding businessman Yang Tengbo put spotlight on whether to designate China as enhanced risk
www.theguardian.com
December 17, 2024 at 11:16 AM
"A split between the Home Office, which wants China designated a threat, and the Treasury, which is relaying businesses' concerns."
What a time for the UK to be outside the EU! Just as the US embraces protectionism and China becomes a less viable partner... ~AA
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
What a time for the UK to be outside the EU! Just as the US embraces protectionism and China becomes a less viable partner... ~AA
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
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We don't have an elf on the shelf but we do have a
December 10, 2024 at 11:38 AM
We don't have an elf on the shelf but we do have a
32 years today ❤️
November 21, 2024 at 10:09 AM
32 years today ❤️
I have no idea who sent this gorgeous wee brooch to me, but I LOVE it! Thank you, whoever you are 😍
November 18, 2024 at 1:06 PM
I have no idea who sent this gorgeous wee brooch to me, but I LOVE it! Thank you, whoever you are 😍
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My six favourite European Mr Men character names...
6. Mr Muddle in Spain = Don Confuso
5. Mr Topsy-Turvy in Germany = Herr Kuddelmuddel
4. Mr Bounce in France = Monsieur Bing
3. Mr Dizzy in Portugal = Senhor Bobo
2. Mr Greedy in Sweden = Gubben Glufs Glufs
1. Mr Bump in Norway = Herr Dumpidump
6. Mr Muddle in Spain = Don Confuso
5. Mr Topsy-Turvy in Germany = Herr Kuddelmuddel
4. Mr Bounce in France = Monsieur Bing
3. Mr Dizzy in Portugal = Senhor Bobo
2. Mr Greedy in Sweden = Gubben Glufs Glufs
1. Mr Bump in Norway = Herr Dumpidump
November 18, 2024 at 12:04 PM
My six favourite European Mr Men character names...
6. Mr Muddle in Spain = Don Confuso
5. Mr Topsy-Turvy in Germany = Herr Kuddelmuddel
4. Mr Bounce in France = Monsieur Bing
3. Mr Dizzy in Portugal = Senhor Bobo
2. Mr Greedy in Sweden = Gubben Glufs Glufs
1. Mr Bump in Norway = Herr Dumpidump
6. Mr Muddle in Spain = Don Confuso
5. Mr Topsy-Turvy in Germany = Herr Kuddelmuddel
4. Mr Bounce in France = Monsieur Bing
3. Mr Dizzy in Portugal = Senhor Bobo
2. Mr Greedy in Sweden = Gubben Glufs Glufs
1. Mr Bump in Norway = Herr Dumpidump
This is because the M@g@n@zis thrive on the despair and tears of normal folk. They don’t need food.
November 18, 2024 at 12:11 PM
This is because the M@g@n@zis thrive on the despair and tears of normal folk. They don’t need food.
Good morning, people of the sky. Oh wait, it’s afternoon. The day is whizzing by, isn’t it? It’s a chilly day here, but bright. Seasonal. Hope you all have a great day, whatever nonsense you get up to.
November 18, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Good morning, people of the sky. Oh wait, it’s afternoon. The day is whizzing by, isn’t it? It’s a chilly day here, but bright. Seasonal. Hope you all have a great day, whatever nonsense you get up to.
A warning to my friends: don’t chant the names of your meds so you don’t forget which ones to order. I just did, and summoned one of the lesser disease demons. His name is Al, and he doesn’t half fart a lot for a wee guy.
November 18, 2024 at 7:08 AM
A warning to my friends: don’t chant the names of your meds so you don’t forget which ones to order. I just did, and summoned one of the lesser disease demons. His name is Al, and he doesn’t half fart a lot for a wee guy.
Introduce yourself with:
One book 📚 All The Colours Of The Dark, Chris Whittaker
One movie 🍇 Blade Runner
One album 🗣 Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie
One TV show ❤️ Frasier
One book 📚 All The Colours Of The Dark, Chris Whittaker
One movie 🍇 Blade Runner
One album 🗣 Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie
One TV show ❤️ Frasier
Introduce yourself with:
One book 📚 Fowlers End
One movie 🍇 Grapes of Wrath
One album 🗣 Crosby, Stills & Nash
One TV show ❤️ I Love Lucy
One book 📚 Fowlers End
One movie 🍇 Grapes of Wrath
One album 🗣 Crosby, Stills & Nash
One TV show ❤️ I Love Lucy
Introduce yourself with:
One book 🐈⬛ Master & Margarita
One movie 🌲🦌 Mononoke
One album 🥐 In My Tribe, 10,000 Maniacs
One TV Show 🧳 Edge of Darkness
One book 🐈⬛ Master & Margarita
One movie 🌲🦌 Mononoke
One album 🥐 In My Tribe, 10,000 Maniacs
One TV Show 🧳 Edge of Darkness
November 17, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Introduce yourself with:
One book 📚 All The Colours Of The Dark, Chris Whittaker
One movie 🍇 Blade Runner
One album 🗣 Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie
One TV show ❤️ Frasier
One book 📚 All The Colours Of The Dark, Chris Whittaker
One movie 🍇 Blade Runner
One album 🗣 Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie
One TV show ❤️ Frasier
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Blocking Nazis, trolls, and fascists doesn’t make it an “echo chamber.” People need to stop gaslighting us into thinking we have to listen to Nazis and debate trolls in order to be informed.
November 17, 2024 at 10:12 AM
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FUCK. YEAH. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
November 16, 2024 at 3:53 PM
FUCK. YEAH. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Just sharing the cover for my newest book, not yet released. Isn't it pretty?
Curious to know what it might say to folks.
Curious to know what it might say to folks.
November 16, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Just sharing the cover for my newest book, not yet released. Isn't it pretty?
Curious to know what it might say to folks.
Curious to know what it might say to folks.
What we have to remember with all these tRump nominations is that Caligula made his horse a consul.
November 16, 2024 at 3:08 PM
What we have to remember with all these tRump nominations is that Caligula made his horse a consul.
In which I consider my online addictions.
“No, YouTube are addicted!”
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“No, YouTube are addicted!”
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No, YouTube are addicted! – A.S.Thomson
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July 11, 2024 at 6:43 PM
In which I consider my online addictions.
“No, YouTube are addicted!”
asthomson.co.uk/2024/07/11/n...
“No, YouTube are addicted!”
asthomson.co.uk/2024/07/11/n...
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BBC Radio 4 on PM are leading on how bad Sunak's campaign is 🤦🏻♂️
May 24, 2024 at 4:55 PM
BBC Radio 4 on PM are leading on how bad Sunak's campaign is 🤦🏻♂️
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As we’re now in an election, it’s worth remembering that a SUM error on a single economic study that was un-replicable was the entire evidence base the Tories used in the 2010 election for pushing austerity, a policy that led to at least 120k excess deaths as a result.
May 24, 2024 at 10:05 AM
As we’re now in an election, it’s worth remembering that a SUM error on a single economic study that was un-replicable was the entire evidence base the Tories used in the 2010 election for pushing austerity, a policy that led to at least 120k excess deaths as a result.