Nick Wells
@nickgwells.bsky.social
Husband/father, Labour voter, Programmer (in that order)
Like dogs, cooking, pots, London
Like dogs, cooking, pots, London
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💥 Russian fascists refused to surrender.
Russia occupied <1% of Ukraine in 3 years, losing a million soldiers and hundreds of billions of dollars in military equipment.
The US admin fell for Russian psyops and wants to force Ukraine to gift 1.5% of the most fortified land.
Russia occupied <1% of Ukraine in 3 years, losing a million soldiers and hundreds of billions of dollars in military equipment.
The US admin fell for Russian psyops and wants to force Ukraine to gift 1.5% of the most fortified land.
August 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
💥 Russian fascists refused to surrender.
Russia occupied <1% of Ukraine in 3 years, losing a million soldiers and hundreds of billions of dollars in military equipment.
The US admin fell for Russian psyops and wants to force Ukraine to gift 1.5% of the most fortified land.
Russia occupied <1% of Ukraine in 3 years, losing a million soldiers and hundreds of billions of dollars in military equipment.
The US admin fell for Russian psyops and wants to force Ukraine to gift 1.5% of the most fortified land.
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People who say "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" must be terrible cooks
August 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
People who say "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" must be terrible cooks
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Road damage is proportional to the 4th power of the axle weight. Set taxes based on that and see what changes.
June 26, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Road damage is proportional to the 4th power of the axle weight. Set taxes based on that and see what changes.
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It's very depressing that Labour think it's a good idea to climb further into America's pocket, and intertwine our military even further, making us more and more beholden to them.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
June 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM
It's very depressing that Labour think it's a good idea to climb further into America's pocket, and intertwine our military even further, making us more and more beholden to them.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Our cover this week.
April 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Our cover this week.
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Going back to the exact status quo ante bellum that enabled Russia to invade Ukraine is not a serious approach to end the war in Ukraine — as everyone knows.
It should be obvious that offering expanded trade opportunities to Ru or guarantees that Ukraine wouldn't enter NATO cannot stop Ru's war. Ru traded extensively w Europe and Ukraine's NATO bid was blocked for decades and Ru STILL INVADED. TWICE. Clearly, these aren't meaningful carrots.
April 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Going back to the exact status quo ante bellum that enabled Russia to invade Ukraine is not a serious approach to end the war in Ukraine — as everyone knows.
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Nine months ago, the NHS was at breaking point.
The turnaround under Labour has been remarkable – and barely anyone’s talking about it.
5 seriously impressive stats:
The turnaround under Labour has been remarkable – and barely anyone’s talking about it.
5 seriously impressive stats:
April 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Nine months ago, the NHS was at breaking point.
The turnaround under Labour has been remarkable – and barely anyone’s talking about it.
5 seriously impressive stats:
The turnaround under Labour has been remarkable – and barely anyone’s talking about it.
5 seriously impressive stats:
Wow! And this is going on for the next four years
April 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Wow! And this is going on for the next four years
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I finally sit down for a one on one with gamekeeper Glenn Massacre (@mrhenrymorris.bsky.social) and it gets HEATED !
We discuss what constitutes 'vermin' and how he ALWAYS follows the letter of the law .
Please sign our petition to ban driven grouse shooting now govpetition.uk/700036
We discuss what constitutes 'vermin' and how he ALWAYS follows the letter of the law .
Please sign our petition to ban driven grouse shooting now govpetition.uk/700036
March 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I finally sit down for a one on one with gamekeeper Glenn Massacre (@mrhenrymorris.bsky.social) and it gets HEATED !
We discuss what constitutes 'vermin' and how he ALWAYS follows the letter of the law .
Please sign our petition to ban driven grouse shooting now govpetition.uk/700036
We discuss what constitutes 'vermin' and how he ALWAYS follows the letter of the law .
Please sign our petition to ban driven grouse shooting now govpetition.uk/700036
Britain’s parties cater to a voter who is, often literally, dead
economist.com/britain/2025...
from The Economist
economist.com/britain/2025...
from The Economist
Britain’s parties cater to a voter who is, often literally, dead
To understand British politics, one must understand Dead Man
economist.com
April 10, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Britain’s parties cater to a voter who is, often literally, dead
economist.com/britain/2025...
from The Economist
economist.com/britain/2025...
from The Economist
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Brexiters celebrate 10% tariffs
Doctor to patient "Good news and bad news, Sir"
Patient "What's the bad news?"
Doctor "I've accidentally amputated your legs"
Patient "The good news?"
Doctor "The bloke in the next bed has offered £10 for your slippers"
Doctor to patient "Good news and bad news, Sir"
Patient "What's the bad news?"
Doctor "I've accidentally amputated your legs"
Patient "The good news?"
Doctor "The bloke in the next bed has offered £10 for your slippers"
April 3, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Brexiters celebrate 10% tariffs
Doctor to patient "Good news and bad news, Sir"
Patient "What's the bad news?"
Doctor "I've accidentally amputated your legs"
Patient "The good news?"
Doctor "The bloke in the next bed has offered £10 for your slippers"
Doctor to patient "Good news and bad news, Sir"
Patient "What's the bad news?"
Doctor "I've accidentally amputated your legs"
Patient "The good news?"
Doctor "The bloke in the next bed has offered £10 for your slippers"
Presumably the Mail thinks women should embrace "evil predators, cheaters and wife beaters"
March 31, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Presumably the Mail thinks women should embrace "evil predators, cheaters and wife beaters"
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Yes, we mustn't bespoil the beauty of the A40 as it majesically sweeps passed Eynsham.
God I hate these people.
God I hate these people.
Plans for an 8-bay EV charging station on the A40 at Eynsham have been turned down by local planners. West Oxfordshire District Council said “the proposal will be of an urban nature which will appear incongruous and result in a marked change in the character and appearance of the site”.
March 31, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Yes, we mustn't bespoil the beauty of the A40 as it majesically sweeps passed Eynsham.
God I hate these people.
God I hate these people.
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This is very good from @timothysnyder.bsky.social , not just about slow learner Vance who seems to have learned ZERO about effective diplomacy or American/ European history following his wincingly disastrous and despicable public attack on Zelensky
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Vance’s posturing in Greenland was not just morally wrong. It was strategically disastrous | Timothy Snyder
Thanks to Trump’s administration, the US could soon have to fight wars to get things that, just a few weeks ago, were there for the asking, says professor Timothy Snyder of Yale University
www.theguardian.com
March 31, 2025 at 8:54 AM
This is very good from @timothysnyder.bsky.social , not just about slow learner Vance who seems to have learned ZERO about effective diplomacy or American/ European history following his wincingly disastrous and despicable public attack on Zelensky
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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So, the DOGE kids intend to rewrite the social-security administration's COBOL code-base!
and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
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and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
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www.wealthsimple.com
March 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
So, the DOGE kids intend to rewrite the social-security administration's COBOL code-base!
and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
1/9
and they want to do it ...
... in *a few months*
I did a huge dive into COBOL a few years ago (www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazi...) ...
... so let me explain why DOGE is *way* over its skis here
1/9
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Love it when people say “not all people with second homes are wealthy” as if asset wealth is not a thing
500,000 second-home owners face paying twice as much council tax
www.thetimes.com/article/763c...
500,000 second-home owners face paying twice as much council tax
www.thetimes.com/article/763c...
500,000 second-home owners face paying twice as much council tax
Nearly three quarters of local authorities will take the option to double the charge for second homes, with the average bill rising from £2,280 to £4,560
www.thetimes.com
March 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Love it when people say “not all people with second homes are wealthy” as if asset wealth is not a thing
500,000 second-home owners face paying twice as much council tax
www.thetimes.com/article/763c...
500,000 second-home owners face paying twice as much council tax
www.thetimes.com/article/763c...
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I’ve seen a lot of assumptions in the media that Trump (and Musk) are targeting institutions with loyalty tests.
But that’s not quite right. They’re using dominance tests. And the difference between these two things matter. 🧵
But that’s not quite right. They’re using dominance tests. And the difference between these two things matter. 🧵
March 7, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I’ve seen a lot of assumptions in the media that Trump (and Musk) are targeting institutions with loyalty tests.
But that’s not quite right. They’re using dominance tests. And the difference between these two things matter. 🧵
But that’s not quite right. They’re using dominance tests. And the difference between these two things matter. 🧵
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“What do you mean by that?” and “Can you give me an example?” are such powerful questions. Like, they’re at least half of how I achieve anything at work. I wonder if journalists know they’re free - there’s no licence fee or anything. You can just ask them.
March 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM
“What do you mean by that?” and “Can you give me an example?” are such powerful questions. Like, they’re at least half of how I achieve anything at work. I wonder if journalists know they’re free - there’s no licence fee or anything. You can just ask them.
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I’ve reached a sort of a boiling point with the Western Left.
Here’s the thing: I truly believe we are focused on all the wrong things and that’s why we have seen absolutely 0 progress when it comes to our influence, growth, and impact.
Here’s the thing: I truly believe we are focused on all the wrong things and that’s why we have seen absolutely 0 progress when it comes to our influence, growth, and impact.
March 21, 2025 at 1:28 PM
I’ve reached a sort of a boiling point with the Western Left.
Here’s the thing: I truly believe we are focused on all the wrong things and that’s why we have seen absolutely 0 progress when it comes to our influence, growth, and impact.
Here’s the thing: I truly believe we are focused on all the wrong things and that’s why we have seen absolutely 0 progress when it comes to our influence, growth, and impact.
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🗣️ “Those who can jump to the front of the queue may be representing clients with a particular policy to plug.”
As Peter Geoghegan exposes lobbying loopholes, Steve Gooridch warns how the "revolving door" undermines public interest in policymaking.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/ruling-on-...
As Peter Geoghegan exposes lobbying loopholes, Steve Gooridch warns how the "revolving door" undermines public interest in policymaking.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/ruling-on-...
Ruling on Peter Mandelson’s firm shows Britain’s lobbying laws are a farce
The lobbying watchdog has cleared almost every case it has investigated. Why? Because our laws are designed to be ineffective.
democracyforsale.substack.com
February 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🗣️ “Those who can jump to the front of the queue may be representing clients with a particular policy to plug.”
As Peter Geoghegan exposes lobbying loopholes, Steve Gooridch warns how the "revolving door" undermines public interest in policymaking.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/ruling-on-...
As Peter Geoghegan exposes lobbying loopholes, Steve Gooridch warns how the "revolving door" undermines public interest in policymaking.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/ruling-on-...
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A masterclass in fashion
Not true. I'll give you some examples of when styles crossed over from womenswear to menswear, and how men have worn straight-up womenswear or just feminine styles in cool ways. 🧵
February 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
A masterclass in fashion
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Aim and feasibility are the two key issues.
I wrote about the difficulties of putting together a European force and the dilemmas involved for the coalition of the willing here.
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/02/euro...
I wrote about the difficulties of putting together a European force and the dilemmas involved for the coalition of the willing here.
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/02/euro...
February 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Aim and feasibility are the two key issues.
I wrote about the difficulties of putting together a European force and the dilemmas involved for the coalition of the willing here.
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/02/euro...
I wrote about the difficulties of putting together a European force and the dilemmas involved for the coalition of the willing here.
www.chathamhouse.org/2025/02/euro...