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Peter Garbutt
@petergarbutt.bsky.social
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I'm 73, happily married. Vegan. I'm a dad and a grandad. Sheffield, UK.
Climate catastrophe. Civilisational collapse.
Degrowth will help. Sustainable communities will help. Sortition will help.
But capitalism won't, Political Parties won't, the media won't
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Peter Garbutt @petergarbutt.bsky.social · Jun 4
Much though my heart cries out to donate to Palestinians on this platform desperate for food, I'm a pensioner and have a limited income. I give to a charity, and I join protests and vigils to show my solidarity with you.
Your plight often brings me to tears, I feel helpless.
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"Trump Issues a Death Sentence on Our Children, Grandchildren and the Planet With His Payoff to the Fossil Fuel Industry" | My interview with Ian Masters of #BackgroundBriefing courtesy of @kpfk.bsky.social So. Cal public radio: soundcloud.com/user-8304426...
February 15, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Septle 1702 - 🔥 176 day streak - septle.com

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February 15, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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shaunodwyer.bsky.social
Confirmation of key thesis in @cooleyoneurasia.bsky.social
and @alexdukalskis.bsky.social's book "Dictating the Agenda:" channels for global cultural and market liberal influence now being weaponized by authoritarian states against liberal society institutions www.theguardian.com/education/20...
UK university halted human rights research after pressure from China
Exclusive: Leading professor at Sheffield Hallam was told to cease research on supply chains and forced labour in China after demands from authorities
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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joncooper-us.bsky.social
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February 15, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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tpgroberts.bsky.social
Just a total collapse of the right's cordon sanitaire! A Tory MP and the Tory leader in the London assembly are both on the board of this movement!
jamesdaustin.bsky.social James Austin @jamesdaustin.bsky.social · 7h
It *literally* does.

Thats what it is. A document which says youre British.
February 15, 2026 at 1:44 PM
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Corruption in plain sight.
This podcast gives a deeper insight into how the international political economy works.
youtu.be/b83uQ4yv_ug?...
The real sources of corruption – and why we don't talk about them
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
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February 15, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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February 15, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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February 15, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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February 15, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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humanitymustwin.bsky.social
Epstein, Thiel and Palantir are most closely connected with Israel NOT Russia

forbes.co.il/e/the-data-q...
February 5, 2026 at 8:07 AM
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zeitzoff.bsky.social
Two books I’ve been reading and highly recommend:

1) “To Catch A Fascist” by @letsgomathias.bsky.social

www.simonandschuster.com/books/To-Cat...

2) “Goliath’s Curse” by @lukekemp.bsky.social

www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/691357...
Picture of both books: To Catch A Fascist and Goliath’s Curse
February 14, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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naida46.bsky.social
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Azerbaijani Pres. Ilham Aliyev stated that Azerbaijan's diplomatic mission in Ukraine has been attacked 3 times.

After the 1st, we thought it might have been an accident. We provided the Russian side with the coordinates of our diplomatic missions, 2 more strikes followed

unn.ua/en/news/aliy...
Aliyev accused Russians of targeted strikes on the Azerbaijani embassy in Ukraine
УНН War in Ukraine ✎ Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that Azerbaijan's diplomatic mission in Ukraine has been attacked three times.
unn.ua
February 14, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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jasonhickel.bsky.social
“Our existing economic system, capitalism, is incapable of addressing the social and ecological crises we face in the 21st century.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
We can move beyond the capitalist model and save the climate – here are the first three steps | Jason Hickel and Yanis Varoufakis
Capitalism cares about our species’ prospects as much as a wolf cares about a lamb’s. But democratise our economy and a better world is within our grasp, say Jason Hickel and Yanis Varoufakis
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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Septle 1701 - 🔥 175 day streak - septle.com

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February 14, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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February 14, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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February 14, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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The corruption of this administration is beyond understanding.

Would not want to be on the side supporting them.
February 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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🚨France, Germany, Italy, & the U.S. have escalated attacks on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, demanding her resignation over remarks she did not make.

Here’s everything you need to know:

1. U.S. Amb. Mike Waltz & the leading Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee accused...
🚨France, Germany, Italy, and the United States have escalated attacks on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, demanding her resignation over remarks she did not make. Here’s everything you need to know: 1. U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz and the leading Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee accused Albanese of calling Israel the “common enemy of humanity.” 2. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot went further, branding her a “political activist who stirs up hate,” accusing her of comparing Israel to the Third Reich, and announcing France will formally demand her removal at the UN Human Rights Council session on February 23, 2026. He insisted she must resign immediately. 🔴3. But Albanese never called Israel the “common enemy of humanity.” She described the system enabling genocide in Palestine as humanity’s common enemy. The quote has been widely misrepresented. 4. French officials also criticized her for appearing at the Doha Forum alongside a Hamas leader and Iran’s foreign minister. In fact, she was not on stage with those figures. Paris has long accused her of “justifying” the October 7 attacks for contextualizing them within decades of occupation, a characterization President Emmanuel Macron previously called a “disgrace.” 5. The Trump administration has previously demanded her removal and imposed sanctions on her for documenting Israel’s crimes. 6. Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul echoed the push, writing: “I respect the UN system based on independent rapporteurs. However, Albanese has made numerous inappropriate statements in the past. I condemn her recent statements on Israel. Her position is untenable.” 7. Italy’s foreign minister also supported her removal, stating that Albanese’s positions “do not reflect those of the Italian government” and that her “behaviors, statements, and initiatives are not appropriate for the position she holds within a body of peace and guarantee such as the United Nations.” 8. Supporters, including various scholars, say the campaign is political retaliation for her reports on Israeli human rights violations. 9. Amnesty International France called Paris’s move a “shameful misrepresentation,” stating: “No, Francesca Albanese did not designate Israel as the common enemy of humanity… We denounce this attack on the independence of her mandate.” The group added it was “shocking” that France’s foreign minister repeated false claims while publicly prioritizing the fight against disinformation. 10. In an interview with L’Humanité, Albanese responded to @jnbarrot : “Everyone makes mistakes, it’s human. But we correct, we rectify,” calling on him to apologize and retract his false comments. 11. The backlash has not come only from Western governments.. “We don’t agree with much of what she says. We wouldn’t use the language that she’s using in describing the situation,” the spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres said. The fight now centers on whether @FranceskAlbs , an independent UN Special Rapporteur can continue documenting Israeli crimes without political reprisal. 🎥 Video via L’Humanité. References in reply. Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt @FranceskAlbs My full AJ Forum speech last week: the common enemy of humanity is THE SYSTEM that has enabled the genocide in Palestine, including the financial capital that funds it, the algorithms that obscure it and the weapons that enable it.
February 13, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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February 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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#Epstein

#EpsteinFiles
February 13, 2026 at 7:04 PM
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aarnegranlund.bsky.social
I'd look into the frequency of the blocking events if we have historical data. The record-breaking heat wave last summer and now a similar event during the winter feel out of place, although I'm not privy to the historical statistics.
February 13, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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mikarantane.bsky.social
Good question! Usually the first step is to detect whether there has been a change beyond natural variability. For this, one needs to define a "stuck event", which sounds complicated. But also very interesting! How would you define the event?
February 13, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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lorak.bsky.social
Even if you are not surprised, this is important reporting documenting the bigoted ideology (and often, falsehoods) that Musk is promoting to his zillion online followers. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Elon Musk posted about race almost every day in January
Many social media posts by Tesla CEO on his platform are indiscernible from those of white supremacists, say experts
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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sturdyalex.bsky.social
This is everything it should be - meticulously researched, deeply thought out, uncomfortably probing, scrupulously fair, AND ALSO outrageously entertaining.

This is how progressives should tell stories. An hour flew by.
lbc.co.uk LBC @lbc.co.uk · 2d
The Farage Files: Week One

@mrjamesob.bsky.social and Henry Riley have been scrutinising Reform UK with a fine-tooth comb, uncovering a massive 22 stories.

youtu.be/fyNKDMxg2bM
James O'Brien introduces 'The Farage Files'
YouTube video by LBC
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February 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM