J-Lo
@oldnorthroad.bsky.social
English Lit prof based in Edinburgh. Bisexual English Scot - volatile organic compound - he/they. Roundhead in politics, Cavalier in spirit. Small room dj. Opinions expressed here entirely my personal own.
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This is Ollie. He found a perfectly placed carrot snack on his walk. Simply can't believe his luck. 13/10 best day ever (TT: maxime_aries)
January 5, 2026 at 11:10 PM
This is Ollie. He found a perfectly placed carrot snack on his walk. Simply can't believe his luck. 13/10 best day ever (TT: maxime_aries)
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I'm afraid there *is* an obvious answer: it can't.
January 6, 2026 at 7:10 AM
I'm afraid there *is* an obvious answer: it can't.
This is crazy. They really think 10 million UK *families* are using Musk’s fash platform as their primary news source? They didn’t think that might not be, you know, accurate? Absolute bubble brain behaviour.
If there is an argument then this is the argument. But lol I can’t find where this obviously false stat is coming from. And if the government does believe more than half the families in the UK are using it as their primary news source then woah maybe time to up the scrutiny of it!
January 5, 2026 at 8:19 PM
This is crazy. They really think 10 million UK *families* are using Musk’s fash platform as their primary news source? They didn’t think that might not be, you know, accurate? Absolute bubble brain behaviour.
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"The only flags Farage and Starmer have been waving this weekend are white."
Written for the Metro 👇🏼
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Written for the Metro 👇🏼
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Zack Polanski: Starmer and Farage have proven their craven cowardice on Venezuel
This weekend has proven it beyond doubt - Keir Starmer is a coward.
metro.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM
"The only flags Farage and Starmer have been waving this weekend are white."
Written for the Metro 👇🏼
metro.co.uk/2026/01/05/z...
Written for the Metro 👇🏼
metro.co.uk/2026/01/05/z...
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I mean, at this point a "counter narrative" on X is an image of a fully clothed child
Cabinet Office Minister Baroness Anderson tells the Lords the Government will keep on using X.
"I still believe that X is an appropriate platform to use because I believe in freedom of speech..."
"It is incredibly important that there is a counter narrative on those platforms," she says.
"I still believe that X is an appropriate platform to use because I believe in freedom of speech..."
"It is incredibly important that there is a counter narrative on those platforms," she says.
January 5, 2026 at 4:07 PM
I mean, at this point a "counter narrative" on X is an image of a fully clothed child
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Probably people who were talking loudly in the reference section, as a warning to others.
Oh, Iberians.
Oh, Iberians.
January 5, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Probably people who were talking loudly in the reference section, as a warning to others.
Oh, Iberians.
Oh, Iberians.
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they also come in larger sets if, say, a group arrives unexpectedly
January 4, 2026 at 6:44 PM
they also come in larger sets if, say, a group arrives unexpectedly
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no way to describe Starmer's whole vibe other than "prey animal"
#BBCLauraK to Keir Starmer: "You've been incredibly clear, that Putins attack on a sovereign country, Ukraine, was wrong & ought to be condemned. What about Trumps attack on a sovereign country of Venezuela.. will you condemn that action against a sovereign state?"
January 4, 2026 at 10:57 AM
no way to describe Starmer's whole vibe other than "prey animal"
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Starmer and Farage both drape themselves in flags but once again it's really clear where their loyalty really is.
It's Trump first. They will always be on the side of the super rich and powerful - no matter how heinous the crime.
This is not patriotism. It's subservience.
It's Trump first. They will always be on the side of the super rich and powerful - no matter how heinous the crime.
This is not patriotism. It's subservience.
January 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Starmer and Farage both drape themselves in flags but once again it's really clear where their loyalty really is.
It's Trump first. They will always be on the side of the super rich and powerful - no matter how heinous the crime.
This is not patriotism. It's subservience.
It's Trump first. They will always be on the side of the super rich and powerful - no matter how heinous the crime.
This is not patriotism. It's subservience.
I reiterate my support for international law while at the same time supporting an action obviously in breach of international law. And if you think there’s an inconsistency there, you just don’t get how grown-up politics works.
Keir Starmer explicitly backs Trump's attack on Venezuela.
Says he has "long supported" getting rid of Maduro, who is an "illegitimate President" and "we shed no tears about the end of his regime".
Says he has "long supported" getting rid of Maduro, who is an "illegitimate President" and "we shed no tears about the end of his regime".
January 3, 2026 at 8:23 PM
I reiterate my support for international law while at the same time supporting an action obviously in breach of international law. And if you think there’s an inconsistency there, you just don’t get how grown-up politics works.
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Starmer must be approaching the record of most failures to rise to the occasion
January 3, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Starmer must be approaching the record of most failures to rise to the occasion
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This is an incredibly weak response from the EU, and a dangerous position to take.
Maduro's legitimacy is not the issue at hand. The US is acting as a rogue state, and will embolden other states to use unchecked military power for their own ends.
We need international law, not gangsterism.
Maduro's legitimacy is not the issue at hand. The US is acting as a rogue state, and will embolden other states to use unchecked military power for their own ends.
We need international law, not gangsterism.
I have spoken with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and our Ambassador in Caracas. The EU is closely monitoring the situation in Venezuela.
The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. (1/2)
The EU has repeatedly stated that Mr Maduro lacks legitimacy and has defended a peaceful transition. (1/2)
January 3, 2026 at 11:46 AM
This is an incredibly weak response from the EU, and a dangerous position to take.
Maduro's legitimacy is not the issue at hand. The US is acting as a rogue state, and will embolden other states to use unchecked military power for their own ends.
We need international law, not gangsterism.
Maduro's legitimacy is not the issue at hand. The US is acting as a rogue state, and will embolden other states to use unchecked military power for their own ends.
We need international law, not gangsterism.
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The PM and Foreign Secretary should be condemning this illegal strike and breach of international human rights law.
After years of arming a genocide and worshipping the “special relationship”, Trump now believes he can act with impunity.
After years of arming a genocide and worshipping the “special relationship”, Trump now believes he can act with impunity.
Trump just kidnapped President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela
January 3, 2026 at 11:27 AM
The PM and Foreign Secretary should be condemning this illegal strike and breach of international human rights law.
After years of arming a genocide and worshipping the “special relationship”, Trump now believes he can act with impunity.
After years of arming a genocide and worshipping the “special relationship”, Trump now believes he can act with impunity.
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augh I cannot keep going, there are just way too many.
Go read @parkermolloy.com
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Go read @parkermolloy.com
www.readtpa.com/p/grok-cant-...
January 2, 2026 at 8:18 PM
augh I cannot keep going, there are just way too many.
Go read @parkermolloy.com
www.readtpa.com/p/grok-cant-...
Go read @parkermolloy.com
www.readtpa.com/p/grok-cant-...
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Charles II, 1630-1685. Probably made in 1661. Miniature. Looks a little like he's been told he has to do dry January. (Royal Collection Trust, HM CIII)
January 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Charles II, 1630-1685. Probably made in 1661. Miniature. Looks a little like he's been told he has to do dry January. (Royal Collection Trust, HM CIII)
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What a weird name for a dog. But sorry for their loss.
October 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
What a weird name for a dog. But sorry for their loss.
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Ask not for whom the nanny hoots; it hoots for thee.
December 31, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Ask not for whom the nanny hoots; it hoots for thee.
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Saying “See you next year!” on December 31st
- Corny and annoying
- Everybody hates you
- Seriously this joke sucks
Saying “See you next year!” on January 31st
- Mysterious
- Are you going on a long adventure?
- You may not understand how years work
- Corny and annoying
- Everybody hates you
- Seriously this joke sucks
Saying “See you next year!” on January 31st
- Mysterious
- Are you going on a long adventure?
- You may not understand how years work
December 31, 2024 at 3:21 PM
Saying “See you next year!” on December 31st
- Corny and annoying
- Everybody hates you
- Seriously this joke sucks
Saying “See you next year!” on January 31st
- Mysterious
- Are you going on a long adventure?
- You may not understand how years work
- Corny and annoying
- Everybody hates you
- Seriously this joke sucks
Saying “See you next year!” on January 31st
- Mysterious
- Are you going on a long adventure?
- You may not understand how years work
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Already sick of this year
January 1, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Already sick of this year
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RIP 2025
2025-2025
2025-2025
December 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
RIP 2025
2025-2025
2025-2025
Happy New Year! I mean, it’s probs gonna be shit, but let’s just allow the optimism of the will a few minutes to do its embarrassing thing.
January 1, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Happy New Year! I mean, it’s probs gonna be shit, but let’s just allow the optimism of the will a few minutes to do its embarrassing thing.