Philip Dodd
@philipcdodd.bsky.social
Grumpy. Sweary. Beardy.
Work: telecoms industry.
Interests: art, history, politics, music, growing my own veg.
Citizen of the Socialist Republic of South Yorkshire.
Work: telecoms industry.
Interests: art, history, politics, music, growing my own veg.
Citizen of the Socialist Republic of South Yorkshire.
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In 2019 Nigel Farage's Brexit Party voted against plans to tackle Russian propaganda, calling claims of Russian interference "scare stories"
One of his MEPs was Nathan Gill, who has just been accused in court of taking bribes in exchange for defending Russia in the European Parliament
One of his MEPs was Nathan Gill, who has just been accused in court of taking bribes in exchange for defending Russia in the European Parliament
February 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
In 2019 Nigel Farage's Brexit Party voted against plans to tackle Russian propaganda, calling claims of Russian interference "scare stories"
One of his MEPs was Nathan Gill, who has just been accused in court of taking bribes in exchange for defending Russia in the European Parliament
One of his MEPs was Nathan Gill, who has just been accused in court of taking bribes in exchange for defending Russia in the European Parliament
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe spent part of the £4bn tax bill he dodged to fund Manchester United.
That is how the UK works, you pay tax, the big people don't, and they get richer and richer, and RICHER.
That is how the UK works, you pay tax, the big people don't, and they get richer and richer, and RICHER.
February 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Sir Jim Ratcliffe spent part of the £4bn tax bill he dodged to fund Manchester United.
That is how the UK works, you pay tax, the big people don't, and they get richer and richer, and RICHER.
That is how the UK works, you pay tax, the big people don't, and they get richer and richer, and RICHER.
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How Finland’s Left are beating the far right by rejecting austerity and championing workers rights.
Labour, take notes. This is how it’s done.
Not sensible adults in the room centrism. Left wing populism.
A good read in the Tribune by @graceblakeley.bsky.social
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/01/how-...
Labour, take notes. This is how it’s done.
Not sensible adults in the room centrism. Left wing populism.
A good read in the Tribune by @graceblakeley.bsky.social
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/01/how-...
How Finland’s Left Is Beating the Far Right
Finland’s Left Alliance is countering the far right by rejecting austerity and championing workers’ rights and climate action. Grace Blakeley sits down with its leader, Li Andersson, to discuss the le...
tribunemag.co.uk
February 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
How Finland’s Left are beating the far right by rejecting austerity and championing workers rights.
Labour, take notes. This is how it’s done.
Not sensible adults in the room centrism. Left wing populism.
A good read in the Tribune by @graceblakeley.bsky.social
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/01/how-...
Labour, take notes. This is how it’s done.
Not sensible adults in the room centrism. Left wing populism.
A good read in the Tribune by @graceblakeley.bsky.social
tribunemag.co.uk/2025/01/how-...
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It was never a war.
It was always a planned genocide.
It was always a planned genocide.
February 5, 2025 at 9:56 AM
It was never a war.
It was always a planned genocide.
It was always a planned genocide.
I’m not sure how he’d go about it, but I wouldn’t rule out Trump finding a way to stand again. In fact, I wouldn’t rule out anything when it comes to him.
January 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I’m not sure how he’d go about it, but I wouldn’t rule out Trump finding a way to stand again. In fact, I wouldn’t rule out anything when it comes to him.
They probably won’t even bother with the false flag; just say they’ve received intelligence of something or other so will strike first.
It’s always been a land grab. If that also results in a fewer Gazans, well…
It’s always been a land grab. If that also results in a fewer Gazans, well…
January 27, 2025 at 6:24 PM
They probably won’t even bother with the false flag; just say they’ve received intelligence of something or other so will strike first.
It’s always been a land grab. If that also results in a fewer Gazans, well…
It’s always been a land grab. If that also results in a fewer Gazans, well…
#BigGardenBirdwatch done but a bit disappointing as down on numbers. The usual suspects but the big squabbling Goldfinch charm didn’t show & the Blackcaps who have been about recently decided to stay away.
It’s almost as if they know they are being watched…
It’s almost as if they know they are being watched…
January 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
#BigGardenBirdwatch done but a bit disappointing as down on numbers. The usual suspects but the big squabbling Goldfinch charm didn’t show & the Blackcaps who have been about recently decided to stay away.
It’s almost as if they know they are being watched…
It’s almost as if they know they are being watched…
January 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Oh I’m sure she will; there’s nothing else she can contribute. Horrid woman.
January 18, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Oh I’m sure she will; there’s nothing else she can contribute. Horrid woman.
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Reform deputy leader Richard Tice splitting time between Skegness and Dubai after partner leaves UK
Reform deputy leader Richard Tice splitting time between Skegness and Dubai after partner leaves UK
MP says he is totally committed to his constituency after Isabel Oakeshott moved to the Emirates
One weekend, it will be the straightforward delights of Skegness seafront; the next, the flashy private beach clubs of Dubai.
Richard Tice, deputy leader…
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Reform deputy leader Richard Tice splitting time between Skegness and Dubai after partner leaves UK
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The EU has ordered Elon Musk to let their engineers have access to Twitter's code to prove it isn't biased and passes the EU's Laws for Freedom of Speech.
He is damned either way, hand it over and Twitter will be banned.
Refuse and Twitter will be banned too.
He is damned either way, hand it over and Twitter will be banned.
Refuse and Twitter will be banned too.
January 18, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The EU has ordered Elon Musk to let their engineers have access to Twitter's code to prove it isn't biased and passes the EU's Laws for Freedom of Speech.
He is damned either way, hand it over and Twitter will be banned.
Refuse and Twitter will be banned too.
He is damned either way, hand it over and Twitter will be banned.
Refuse and Twitter will be banned too.
Funny how I knew who this was before I even saw the name.
So does this mean we’ll see less of her on Question Time?
So does this mean we’ll see less of her on Question Time?
January 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Funny how I knew who this was before I even saw the name.
So does this mean we’ll see less of her on Question Time?
So does this mean we’ll see less of her on Question Time?
Kim Jong Il once carded a 38 under par round of golf; a 34 that included 5 holes in one. The first he’d ever played too. Apparently.
So anything is possible…
So anything is possible…
January 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Kim Jong Il once carded a 38 under par round of golf; a 34 that included 5 holes in one. The first he’d ever played too. Apparently.
So anything is possible…
So anything is possible…
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Finland is winning the war on fake news. What it’s learned may be crucial to Western democracy
edition.cnn.com/interactive/...
edition.cnn.com/interactive/...
Finland is winning the war on fake news. What it’s learned may be crucial to Western democracy
Russia's neighbor has developed a plan for countering misinformation. Can it be exported to the rest of the world?
edition.cnn.com
January 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Finland is winning the war on fake news. What it’s learned may be crucial to Western democracy
edition.cnn.com/interactive/...
edition.cnn.com/interactive/...
I used to walk past it every day when I worked in that part of the city. It’s been derelict for years, so not sure how bad it is structurally, but pleased something is going to happen.
January 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I used to walk past it every day when I worked in that part of the city. It’s been derelict for years, so not sure how bad it is structurally, but pleased something is going to happen.
I can see me following suit. I really don’t use it anyway, but given recent events…
January 8, 2025 at 9:38 AM
I can see me following suit. I really don’t use it anyway, but given recent events…
I’m also on Threads; don’t go on there much but likely to be there even less having seen this news about Facebook.
January 7, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I’m also on Threads; don’t go on there much but likely to be there even less having seen this news about Facebook.
You only have to look at Twitter now to see where Facebook is likely to end up.
I’m losing count of the number of Twitter threads that start as civilised & reasoned debate, only to degenerate spectacularly.
I’m losing count of the number of Twitter threads that start as civilised & reasoned debate, only to degenerate spectacularly.
January 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
You only have to look at Twitter now to see where Facebook is likely to end up.
I’m losing count of the number of Twitter threads that start as civilised & reasoned debate, only to degenerate spectacularly.
I’m losing count of the number of Twitter threads that start as civilised & reasoned debate, only to degenerate spectacularly.
Spent my student years in that city. Seems ever such a long time ago now…
a man in a suit and tie is waving his hand in front of a green car
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is waving his hand in front of a green car
media.tenor.com
January 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Spent my student years in that city. Seems ever such a long time ago now…
You too? I’ve had a load of those hit me today. Blocked, of course.
January 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
You too? I’ve had a load of those hit me today. Blocked, of course.
I’m losing count of the number of Twitter threads I read that start out as reasoned & civilised arguments but quickly degenerate. I’m the same; pretty much done over there.
January 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I’m losing count of the number of Twitter threads I read that start out as reasoned & civilised arguments but quickly degenerate. I’m the same; pretty much done over there.
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While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
January 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
While we’re banning books…
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Finland is teaching children in school how to recognize fake news and propaganda as part of critical thinking and civic responsibility. Some of this will seem very familiar.
Be. Like. Finland.
Definitely more stupid.
December 6, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Definitely more stupid.
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Massive away win for the little fella.
December 2, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Massive away win for the little fella.