Adrian Burgess
@profadrian.bsky.social
Emeritus Professor of Psychology and student of human folly, "For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbours, and laugh at them in our turn"
Sounding like a vulture leering at a corpse that's just shown unwelcome signs of life, Chris Mason oozes disappointment at the PMs survival #r4today
February 10, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Sounding like a vulture leering at a corpse that's just shown unwelcome signs of life, Chris Mason oozes disappointment at the PMs survival #r4today
I see Kemi Badenoch is on Desert Island Discs after #r4today. Any suggestions for what she'll chose? Will she address her Party's record with 'Je ne regrette rien', or the ever diminishing number of Tory MPs with 'Ten in the bed - roll over'?
January 30, 2026 at 7:53 AM
I see Kemi Badenoch is on Desert Island Discs after #r4today. Any suggestions for what she'll chose? Will she address her Party's record with 'Je ne regrette rien', or the ever diminishing number of Tory MPs with 'Ten in the bed - roll over'?
There is already the start of a brain drain from the US to Europe -we should encourage that by offering well-funded positions for leading academics in life-sciences and AI. Trump might not be bothered but we would benefit and there could be enormous long-term gains @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 11:54 AM
There is already the start of a brain drain from the US to Europe -we should encourage that by offering well-funded positions for leading academics in life-sciences and AI. Trump might not be bothered but we would benefit and there could be enormous long-term gains @mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
The first prize I ever won was for swimming 10 metres. I was immensely proud of it and my best friend was jealous of it. I could have given him the award but he still wouldn't have been able to swim. At five years old, my fiend and I understood that. At 79, Donald Trump doesn't #r4today
January 16, 2026 at 7:48 AM
The first prize I ever won was for swimming 10 metres. I was immensely proud of it and my best friend was jealous of it. I could have given him the award but he still wouldn't have been able to swim. At five years old, my fiend and I understood that. At 79, Donald Trump doesn't #r4today
It's obvious that Trumps greed for Greenland is motivated by its size on Mercator projection maps. The only way to calm his hunger is to ensure he only sees Peters projection maps from now on #r4today
January 10, 2026 at 9:34 AM
It's obvious that Trumps greed for Greenland is motivated by its size on Mercator projection maps. The only way to calm his hunger is to ensure he only sees Peters projection maps from now on #r4today
The US proposal for peace in the Ukraine is like the Good Samaritan joining with the robbers to share the spoils. This is Christian Nationalism
November 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The US proposal for peace in the Ukraine is like the Good Samaritan joining with the robbers to share the spoils. This is Christian Nationalism
Children who don't share are rebuked and active attempts are made to socialize them better. When they grow up, we praise them as billionaires. Why? #r4today
November 7, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Children who don't share are rebuked and active attempts are made to socialize them better. When they grow up, we praise them as billionaires. Why? #r4today
The Conservatives seem to have settled on a consistent attack line on Labour, ”Why is it taking so long for this Govt to clear up the mess we made?” #r4today
November 3, 2025 at 8:07 AM
The Conservatives seem to have settled on a consistent attack line on Labour, ”Why is it taking so long for this Govt to clear up the mess we made?” #r4today
The exciting game of Ukraine Monopoly is heating up. Putin has claimed several key properties and Trump has made a surprise bid for the Elec Board. What next, the stations? The water board? Sadly, no sign of 'Go to jail, go directly to jail' #r4today
March 20, 2025 at 7:56 AM
The exciting game of Ukraine Monopoly is heating up. Putin has claimed several key properties and Trump has made a surprise bid for the Elec Board. What next, the stations? The water board? Sadly, no sign of 'Go to jail, go directly to jail' #r4today
Astonished to see so many news outlets suggesting Putin has agreed to a cease-fire when he clearly hasn't. Saying "I'll sign up to a cease-fire but only if you give me everything I want" is saying 'No'
March 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Astonished to see so many news outlets suggesting Putin has agreed to a cease-fire when he clearly hasn't. Saying "I'll sign up to a cease-fire but only if you give me everything I want" is saying 'No'
Maple syrup on my pancakes tonight, I think
March 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Maple syrup on my pancakes tonight, I think
There are two people in the world for whom I have such low regard that I know it is not possible for them to go lower. Yet daily, they manage to do something that ensures they limbo dance to a new nadir. At present, they occupy a position in the deeps, far below the belly of the Great A'Tuin
February 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
There are two people in the world for whom I have such low regard that I know it is not possible for them to go lower. Yet daily, they manage to do something that ensures they limbo dance to a new nadir. At present, they occupy a position in the deeps, far below the belly of the Great A'Tuin
We're so used to the US joining wars at the end that to see them cause one, then leave before it gets going, comes as something of a surprise
February 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We're so used to the US joining wars at the end that to see them cause one, then leave before it gets going, comes as something of a surprise
Driving for a w/e away, I treated the family to an impromptu lecture on my current obsession: the origin of flint. 15 mins in, I was delighted there had been no objections or calls to desist, only to realise that eveyone, including the dog, was fast asleep. My services are available for a small fee
February 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Driving for a w/e away, I treated the family to an impromptu lecture on my current obsession: the origin of flint. 15 mins in, I was delighted there had been no objections or calls to desist, only to realise that eveyone, including the dog, was fast asleep. My services are available for a small fee
I've just seen on the news some strange looking child in the Oval Office. Is that why Musk brought his kid in? For a play-date?
February 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM
I've just seen on the news some strange looking child in the Oval Office. Is that why Musk brought his kid in? For a play-date?
My much-loved cousin, who I’ve always had a special relationship with, is having a breakdown. He's started threatening close family and neighbours and is making friends with some really undesirable people. Should I speak out, or keep quiet in the hope I can keep out of it? #wato #lbc
February 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Just watching the "Revenge of the Sith" for the first time. In it, in an elected politician takes over the Repiblic and eliminates all the constraints on his power to become Emperor. Strangely topical
February 8, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Just watching the "Revenge of the Sith" for the first time. In it, in an elected politician takes over the Repiblic and eliminates all the constraints on his power to become Emperor. Strangely topical
Once the Imperial family is in place, we'll be looking forward to '28 Trumps Later'
February 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Once the Imperial family is in place, we'll be looking forward to '28 Trumps Later'
"President Trump predicted a future for Gaza; the Palestinian people had their reservations". A return to traditional US policies? #LBC
February 5, 2025 at 12:05 PM
"President Trump predicted a future for Gaza; the Palestinian people had their reservations". A return to traditional US policies? #LBC
Graham Greene described the 'Quiet American' as being "impregnably armoured by his good intentions and his ignorance". I fear we may now be facing the same man with bad intentions. I pray my fears are misguided because it isn't the America I know
January 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Graham Greene described the 'Quiet American' as being "impregnably armoured by his good intentions and his ignorance". I fear we may now be facing the same man with bad intentions. I pray my fears are misguided because it isn't the America I know
Journalists, just a suggestion, whatever President Trump says, simply ask him "What has that got to do with the price of eggs?", and repeat until he answers #r4today
January 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Journalists, just a suggestion, whatever President Trump says, simply ask him "What has that got to do with the price of eggs?", and repeat until he answers #r4today