Jason
@nottheargonaut.bsky.social
A restless native and board gaming sci-fi geek. Chaotic neutral with a Dunbar number approaching 1.
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Even when Scotland is praised on the world stage the SNP gets no credit
Financial agencies applaud Scotland’s economy, but all we get is sneering. Govts need held to account but credit where credit is due
It shows how meaningless the quality of our debate has become
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Financial agencies applaud Scotland’s economy, but all we get is sneering. Govts need held to account but credit where credit is due
It shows how meaningless the quality of our debate has become
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Even when Scotland gets a global thumbs-up financially the SNP get zero credit
In Scotland, any news – even good news – is subjected to partisan point-scoring. It means we repeatedly fail to have the debates we really need,…
www.heraldscotland.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Even when Scotland is praised on the world stage the SNP gets no credit
Financial agencies applaud Scotland’s economy, but all we get is sneering. Govts need held to account but credit where credit is due
It shows how meaningless the quality of our debate has become
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Financial agencies applaud Scotland’s economy, but all we get is sneering. Govts need held to account but credit where credit is due
It shows how meaningless the quality of our debate has become
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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Another appropriate accolade for Space Karen.
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Another appropriate accolade for Space Karen.
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The disturbing escalation of the assault on the BBC should be alarming to anyone who cares about truth, accountability and democracy.
Influential board member, Robbie Gibb, former GBNews adviser, Brexit endorser and previous owner of the Jewish Chronicle, is orchestrating this assault from within.
Influential board member, Robbie Gibb, former GBNews adviser, Brexit endorser and previous owner of the Jewish Chronicle, is orchestrating this assault from within.
‘Make no mistake – this was a coup’: the extraordinary downfall of the BBC’s top bosses
The whirlwind that started when Deborah Turness came under attack at a board meeting is part of a wider political story, some say
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:11 AM
The disturbing escalation of the assault on the BBC should be alarming to anyone who cares about truth, accountability and democracy.
Influential board member, Robbie Gibb, former GBNews adviser, Brexit endorser and previous owner of the Jewish Chronicle, is orchestrating this assault from within.
Influential board member, Robbie Gibb, former GBNews adviser, Brexit endorser and previous owner of the Jewish Chronicle, is orchestrating this assault from within.
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Authoritarianism can only succeed when democracy fails to deliver for working people.
Authoritarian parties can only succeed when the pro-democracy parties fail to fight for working people.
We need a new democracy and a new party system which can represent working people.
Authoritarian parties can only succeed when the pro-democracy parties fail to fight for working people.
We need a new democracy and a new party system which can represent working people.
November 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Authoritarianism can only succeed when democracy fails to deliver for working people.
Authoritarian parties can only succeed when the pro-democracy parties fail to fight for working people.
We need a new democracy and a new party system which can represent working people.
Authoritarian parties can only succeed when the pro-democracy parties fail to fight for working people.
We need a new democracy and a new party system which can represent working people.
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Joke’s on everyone who said liberal arts degrees don’t prepare you for the real world - my studies in rise of the Third Reich now doubles as a survival guide.
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Joke’s on everyone who said liberal arts degrees don’t prepare you for the real world - my studies in rise of the Third Reich now doubles as a survival guide.
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Once every 20 years or so, the director-general of the BBC is forced to resign for being insufficiently rightwing. Alastair Milne in 1987. Greg Dyke in 2004. Tim Davie in 2025. The great irony is that the BBC was in all cases profoundly biased towards established power. But just not biased enough …
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Once every 20 years or so, the director-general of the BBC is forced to resign for being insufficiently rightwing. Alastair Milne in 1987. Greg Dyke in 2004. Tim Davie in 2025. The great irony is that the BBC was in all cases profoundly biased towards established power. But just not biased enough …
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Imagine presiding over their utterly disgraceful brexit, Scotland and election coverage, the death of newsnight and the loss of most of their decent journos then resigning over absolutely nothing at all.
And now it’s confirmed
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit
Deborah Turness, the CEO of news, says “mistakes have been made”.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Imagine presiding over their utterly disgraceful brexit, Scotland and election coverage, the death of newsnight and the loss of most of their decent journos then resigning over absolutely nothing at all.
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Chickens coming home to roost!
November 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Chickens coming home to roost!
The fact that Starmer is still leading the Labour party despite their abysmal showing really does illustrate how thorough his purge of differering voices within the party and hoe it has hobbled them altogether. Those remaining are devoid of ideas, ambition, and virtue.
November 6, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The fact that Starmer is still leading the Labour party despite their abysmal showing really does illustrate how thorough his purge of differering voices within the party and hoe it has hobbled them altogether. Those remaining are devoid of ideas, ambition, and virtue.
Imagine for one moment that Atlas 3i is infact alien. The people of Earth will have Donald Trump as the leader of the most powerful nation on Earth to represent us. I didn't think we could be embarrassed on a galactic scale, but here we are. We'll never be able to leave our solar system for shame.
November 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Imagine for one moment that Atlas 3i is infact alien. The people of Earth will have Donald Trump as the leader of the most powerful nation on Earth to represent us. I didn't think we could be embarrassed on a galactic scale, but here we are. We'll never be able to leave our solar system for shame.
Welltower hedge fund based in the US just bought over HC-One and Barchester Healthcare, the 2 biggest providers of care homes in the UK. That's a portfolio of over 500 care homes. A big city has approx 50. This should be huge news, but there is no sign of it in the UK media. Too big to fail?
October 30, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Welltower hedge fund based in the US just bought over HC-One and Barchester Healthcare, the 2 biggest providers of care homes in the UK. That's a portfolio of over 500 care homes. A big city has approx 50. This should be huge news, but there is no sign of it in the UK media. Too big to fail?
Welltower hedge fund based in the US just bought over HC-One and Barchester Healthcare, the 2 biggest providers of care homes in the UK. That's a portfolio of over 500 care homes. A big city has approx 50. This should be huge news, but there is no sign of it in the media. Too big to fail?
October 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Welltower hedge fund based in the US just bought over HC-One and Barchester Healthcare, the 2 biggest providers of care homes in the UK. That's a portfolio of over 500 care homes. A big city has approx 50. This should be huge news, but there is no sign of it in the media. Too big to fail?
Keir Starmer seems like the kind of boss who, when he gets stressed or chalkenged, punches down on his subordinates rather than manage the situation.
October 29, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Keir Starmer seems like the kind of boss who, when he gets stressed or chalkenged, punches down on his subordinates rather than manage the situation.
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Every country has a powerful right wing that argue “if you tax the wealthy, they’ll leave”
We need to start calling their bluff.
We need to make it so the ultra wealthy either contribute enough to be a positive part of society, or be globally shunned and unable to extract further funds from us.
We need to start calling their bluff.
We need to make it so the ultra wealthy either contribute enough to be a positive part of society, or be globally shunned and unable to extract further funds from us.
October 26, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Every country has a powerful right wing that argue “if you tax the wealthy, they’ll leave”
We need to start calling their bluff.
We need to make it so the ultra wealthy either contribute enough to be a positive part of society, or be globally shunned and unable to extract further funds from us.
We need to start calling their bluff.
We need to make it so the ultra wealthy either contribute enough to be a positive part of society, or be globally shunned and unable to extract further funds from us.
It's a good start. Now, can they arrest Farage and Johnson?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Three arrested in UK on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence service
Men, aged 44, 45 and 48, detained by Metropolitan police under section 3 of National Security Act
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
It's a good start. Now, can they arrest Farage and Johnson?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Michael Gove personally intervened to ensure that a Conservative donor's firm was awarded a multimillion pound covid contract.
Private correspondence reveals that Ciga Healthcare’s Brexit-supporting owner had pushed Gove to “take control” of the process.
The contract was awarded just days later
Private correspondence reveals that Ciga Healthcare’s Brexit-supporting owner had pushed Gove to “take control” of the process.
The contract was awarded just days later
Michael Gove Lobbied Government Officials to Hand Conservative Donor Multimillion Pound Covid Contract
Private correspondence seen by Byline Times reveals that Ciga Healthcare's Brexit-supporting owner had pushed Gove to "take control" of the process
bylinetimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Michael Gove personally intervened to ensure that a Conservative donor's firm was awarded a multimillion pound covid contract.
Private correspondence reveals that Ciga Healthcare’s Brexit-supporting owner had pushed Gove to “take control” of the process.
The contract was awarded just days later
Private correspondence reveals that Ciga Healthcare’s Brexit-supporting owner had pushed Gove to “take control” of the process.
The contract was awarded just days later
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Richard Murphy almost definitely brought the receipts this week
October 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Richard Murphy almost definitely brought the receipts this week
I love this 10 minute discussion and completely agree.
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youtu.be/Ak0FucYyWAU?...
Tony Blair Is 'As Evil As They Come' | Aaron Bastani Meets Tony Blair
YouTube video by Downstream Clips
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October 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I love this 10 minute discussion and completely agree.
youtu.be/Ak0FucYyWAU?...
youtu.be/Ak0FucYyWAU?...
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That New York Times story lots of people are sharing today about Farage's ties to US anti-abortion groups was first reported by @mc00.bsky.social on Byline Times a year ago bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
October 13, 2025 at 6:30 PM
That New York Times story lots of people are sharing today about Farage's ties to US anti-abortion groups was first reported by @mc00.bsky.social on Byline Times a year ago bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
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Healthcare should be guaranteed as a human right #MedicareForAll @salaambhattiva.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Healthcare should be guaranteed as a human right #MedicareForAll @salaambhattiva.bsky.social
In a democracy politicians don't get to decide when we can peacefully protest or what is morally appropriate. Starmer can go fuck himself. A loathsome man compromised like his cabinet by his ties to Israel.
October 7, 2025 at 6:16 AM
In a democracy politicians don't get to decide when we can peacefully protest or what is morally appropriate. Starmer can go fuck himself. A loathsome man compromised like his cabinet by his ties to Israel.
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Thorough, important, and gripping journalism.
Please take time to read.
Please take time to read.
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@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12
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@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12
‘Thick as Thieves’: Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage’s Putin Problem
Far from being distant from the Reform UK Leader, insiders told Byline Times that the former MEP convicted of bribery was one of Farage’s closest aides, while we reveal how Gill worked on the Kremlin’...
bylinetimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Thorough, important, and gripping journalism.
Please take time to read.
Please take time to read.
Alien: Earth finale. I don't think I've ever been more unimpressed by an ending since Game of Thrones. What was that. Wendy is the new Khalessi.
September 25, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Alien: Earth finale. I don't think I've ever been more unimpressed by an ending since Game of Thrones. What was that. Wendy is the new Khalessi.
Man, i dont know if I can be doing with a decade of facism. We're going to be begging for China to liberate us in 10 years' time, aren't we.
September 23, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Man, i dont know if I can be doing with a decade of facism. We're going to be begging for China to liberate us in 10 years' time, aren't we.
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It’s inevitable that Reform will eventually come for naturalised citizens soon. They’re in full brutality mode now, fed and watered by Starmer’s govt & the BBC, Sky and the London press
Scotland: we need to vote our way out of this rotten Union before the next UK election or we’ll live to regret it
Scotland: we need to vote our way out of this rotten Union before the next UK election or we’ll live to regret it
September 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
It’s inevitable that Reform will eventually come for naturalised citizens soon. They’re in full brutality mode now, fed and watered by Starmer’s govt & the BBC, Sky and the London press
Scotland: we need to vote our way out of this rotten Union before the next UK election or we’ll live to regret it
Scotland: we need to vote our way out of this rotten Union before the next UK election or we’ll live to regret it