Pete
petetheref.bsky.social
Pete
@petetheref.bsky.social
Cyclist
MSc Sport Psychology
Born 1943
My posts are entirely my personal opinions.
Dear America, Socialism is not what you think it is.
THIS 👇 IS SOCIALISM. It's people caring for other people.
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Bravo to Big Joe, he has started something beautiful.
Thank you, Sir! Respect!
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Gary Bolyer (@mealsnminutes)
"I'm Big Joe. 58. Long-haul trucker. Been driving 18-wheelers for 34 years. Sleep in my cab. Eat at truck stops. Talk on CB radio to stay awake. Lonely job. But someone's gotta move America's stuff....
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January 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Never in the history of the United Kingdom have we needed more than right now to be a member of the European community of States.
The global order is shifting and democracy is under attack from many sides; China, USA, Russia, North Korea, Hungary, Belarus, Iran, various Arab States and so on.
January 5, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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Previously on Bylines Scotland...

"Just as right-wing media encourages us to believe that the rise of the likes of Farage is inevitable, it seems strikingly similar to how Russia propagates its invincibility."
Not being surprised – inaction is our enemies’ lifeline
A sense of outrage, déjà vu and exasperation at the state of the present – the comment “I’m not surprised” is not relevant, the question should be, what to do?
bylines.scot
January 5, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Understanding Trump is important. He is driven by money and personal wealth.
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Sullydawg (@sullydawg2)
Why Venezuela Matters
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January 4, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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The White House would like us to forget this, but we will not.
January 4, 2026 at 9:41 PM
I was not aware of this 👇 so I suspect many others will not be aware likewise.
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Martin Davies (@martindavies631844)
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January 4, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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This.
Denmark needs to get rid of the US military base in Greenland and so does the rest of Europe. They aren’t going to defend against a Russian invasion but open a secondary front line to invade you too. It’s time to kick the US out worldwide.
January 4, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Apparently around 40 people were killed when the USA attacked Caracas out of the dark and captured Maduro and his wife.
That's murder!
It was also an illegal action undertaken by a Government that has abandoned the rule of law.
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Important Evening News Update: A World Destabilized
Anti-Trump protests break out in New York. North Korea launches a missile. Britain and France launch strikes in Syria. Emergency security council meeting called.
open.substack.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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Unsurprisingly, the Donroe Doctrine is just bullying.
America is a rogue and malevolent state and global bad actor
January 4, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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Schumer: "Rubio I just heard in your interview said they're doing what's good for the American people. If they want to do what's good for the American people, it should not be some escapade in Venezuela. It should be focusing on lowering the cost of living that Americans are struggling with."
January 4, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Perhaps it's time to destroy a Russian city! One tries not to but the psychopath in the Kremlin needs to be ended.
t.me/United24medi...
UNITED24Media
Over the past week, Russia launched more than 1,070 guided aerial bombs, almost a thousand strike drones, and six missiles at Ukraine, President Zelenskyy said. “Everything agreed with our partners m...
t.me
January 4, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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This is absolutely amazing. Hurray for science! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 4, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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The irony is deafening.
January 4, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Now it seems that 'Tommy Robinson' is asking Trump to invade the UK and take over.
Personally, I'd advise against it.
In this new era we have criminals invading countries, bombing them to hell and arresting criminals, claiming that they are criminals. It feels like a hierarchy of criminality!
January 4, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Q: Where’s the Venezuelan president?
A: In The US.
Q: And international law?
A: In the dustbin!
Q: Where’s the Venezuelan president?
A: In The US.
Q: And international law?
A: Also there.
January 4, 2026 at 3:13 PM
MSN
www.msn.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:09 PM
If Trump invades Russia and arrests Putin I will then believe the current justification for his Venezuela adventure.
January 3, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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A bright fireball streaks through Orion’s ancient stars — captured by Paul Smith ✨👏✨💙✨👏✨
January 3, 2026 at 12:46 AM
This 👇 is another lesson from history from which we can all learn.
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Kristen Kroll (@kristenkroll)
Mary-Claire King told the medical world in the 1970s that breast cancer could be inherited and doctors feared what would happen if she was right. Mary-Claire King stood in conference rooms explaining...
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January 2, 2026 at 2:26 PM
So why are so many of us in the UK poorer than before the EU Referendum? Why are we NOT benefiting from the Stock Market performance?
Should the #Brexit liars be held accountable at law for their dishonesty.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
FTSE 100 breaks 10,000 mark for first time, capping stellar year for UK market
Blue-chip share index, created in 1984, has risen by more than 20% over past 12 months
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Message for Elon Musk:-
This 👇 is how ADULTS behave.
Yes, the bar is high. It's not about their age, it's about their relationship with and recognition of those who have been part of the journey.
Quiet decency as opposed to infantile bombast!
January 2, 2026 at 10:06 AM
This 👇 may contain the most important message you - all of you - will ever learn, no matter which side of the story you were, are or might become on.
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Kristen Kroll (@kristenkroll)
A young Hungarian scientist, her husband, and their two-year-old daughter board a plane to America. Hidden inside the child’s teddy bear is £900, everything they own, smuggled out of communist Hungary...
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January 1, 2026 at 12:17 PM