RickChasey
@rickchasey.bsky.social
Still a City worker, still following cycling too much like a religion.
Now has more opinions on ESG & sustainable investing than your average.
Now has more opinions on ESG & sustainable investing than your average.
For the millionth time: UK’s military capability is *heavily* reliant on US cooperation and capability.
There are a lot of basic things the British military cannot do without the Americans.
You can’t just slag them off like that.
There are a lot of basic things the British military cannot do without the Americans.
You can’t just slag them off like that.
January 3, 2026 at 6:38 PM
For the millionth time: UK’s military capability is *heavily* reliant on US cooperation and capability.
There are a lot of basic things the British military cannot do without the Americans.
You can’t just slag them off like that.
There are a lot of basic things the British military cannot do without the Americans.
You can’t just slag them off like that.
Reposted by RickChasey
Let's not discount the possibility that Trump's kidnapped Maduro's body double
January 3, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Let's not discount the possibility that Trump's kidnapped Maduro's body double
Goes without saying but when has regime change last worked?
‘45?
‘45?
January 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Goes without saying but when has regime change last worked?
‘45?
‘45?
NGL it would be a very impressive feat if they did manage to abduct a president of a country quite so quickly, however misguided it is.
January 3, 2026 at 9:41 AM
NGL it would be a very impressive feat if they did manage to abduct a president of a country quite so quickly, however misguided it is.
On AI, surely it’s not beyond govts to make some fairly basic hoops that public-facing AI must jump through before it is set free on the public?
Like not producing illegal content?
And some sort of clear liability when any AI models break the law?
On the developers?
Like not producing illegal content?
And some sort of clear liability when any AI models break the law?
On the developers?
January 3, 2026 at 9:04 AM
On AI, surely it’s not beyond govts to make some fairly basic hoops that public-facing AI must jump through before it is set free on the public?
Like not producing illegal content?
And some sort of clear liability when any AI models break the law?
On the developers?
Like not producing illegal content?
And some sort of clear liability when any AI models break the law?
On the developers?
It’s not high intensity if you don’t believe this actually might be the end of you before you finish the effort.
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Evidence suggests high-intensity interval training really works—if, that is, you can stomach the discomfort
Can high-intensity interval training get you fit in a hurry?
Yes, but be prepared to suffer
econ.st
January 2, 2026 at 3:49 PM
It’s not high intensity if you don’t believe this actually might be the end of you before you finish the effort.
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Got it working again
January 2, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Got it working again
Bloody hell bikes are expensive nowadays?!
My SS commuter is finally giving up the ghost after 85k km, almost exclusively in cities. Seat post fused, only original parts are the frame, fork & seat post, and the rim break wheels are dangerously worn out.
Decent replacement is gonna be near £1k?!?
My SS commuter is finally giving up the ghost after 85k km, almost exclusively in cities. Seat post fused, only original parts are the frame, fork & seat post, and the rim break wheels are dangerously worn out.
Decent replacement is gonna be near £1k?!?
January 2, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Bloody hell bikes are expensive nowadays?!
My SS commuter is finally giving up the ghost after 85k km, almost exclusively in cities. Seat post fused, only original parts are the frame, fork & seat post, and the rim break wheels are dangerously worn out.
Decent replacement is gonna be near £1k?!?
My SS commuter is finally giving up the ghost after 85k km, almost exclusively in cities. Seat post fused, only original parts are the frame, fork & seat post, and the rim break wheels are dangerously worn out.
Decent replacement is gonna be near £1k?!?
It is quite the disconnect in UK govt attitudes post covid.
Successive govts think they are uniquely placed to know what Britain needs in some sort of command economy style, from uni courses, various unenforceable bans, to subsidising industries.
Yet govt finance have never been more restrictive!
Successive govts think they are uniquely placed to know what Britain needs in some sort of command economy style, from uni courses, various unenforceable bans, to subsidising industries.
Yet govt finance have never been more restrictive!
January 2, 2026 at 1:15 PM
It is quite the disconnect in UK govt attitudes post covid.
Successive govts think they are uniquely placed to know what Britain needs in some sort of command economy style, from uni courses, various unenforceable bans, to subsidising industries.
Yet govt finance have never been more restrictive!
Successive govts think they are uniquely placed to know what Britain needs in some sort of command economy style, from uni courses, various unenforceable bans, to subsidising industries.
Yet govt finance have never been more restrictive!
It’s also the absolute incredulity owners show when the dog does behave badly and people don’t like it.
as I've said before, both as an immigrant and someone who's lived in a bunch of places - British dogs are, ime, noticeably badly behaved, and I would love to know why that is! (my bitchy French theory is that tons of Brits are so conflict avoidant that they can't even train their own pets lol)
I don't dislike dogs to be clear. But I really really dislike how many dog owners allow their dogs to foul the streets and to yap at people and scare kids and still expect everyone to think their precious little pooch is such a good dog 14/10 whatever
January 1, 2026 at 5:28 PM
It’s also the absolute incredulity owners show when the dog does behave badly and people don’t like it.
It’s just Pog
With 🇸🇮 Pogačar and 🇩🇰 Vingegaard dominating in the 2020’s, here’s a look at five riders who are most likely to become new Grand Tour winners in the coming seasons 🏆
📰 www.domestiquecycling.com/en/features/...
📸 Cor Vos
📰 www.domestiquecycling.com/en/features/...
📸 Cor Vos
January 1, 2026 at 10:37 AM
It’s just Pog
Summary; the shittest season probably ever, especially if you’re in the UK.
my review of men’s top tier pro cycling in ‘25
Overall:
A disaster for the spectacle. Pog’s utter dominance ruined the suspense and intrigue in all but the least suitable races; M-SR and P-R.
In those instances, Pog treated us to a lot of excitement, but it was neutered by MvdP’s dominance.
Overall:
A disaster for the spectacle. Pog’s utter dominance ruined the suspense and intrigue in all but the least suitable races; M-SR and P-R.
In those instances, Pog treated us to a lot of excitement, but it was neutered by MvdP’s dominance.
December 31, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Summary; the shittest season probably ever, especially if you’re in the UK.
my review of men’s top tier pro cycling in ‘25
Overall:
A disaster for the spectacle. Pog’s utter dominance ruined the suspense and intrigue in all but the least suitable races; M-SR and P-R.
In those instances, Pog treated us to a lot of excitement, but it was neutered by MvdP’s dominance.
Overall:
A disaster for the spectacle. Pog’s utter dominance ruined the suspense and intrigue in all but the least suitable races; M-SR and P-R.
In those instances, Pog treated us to a lot of excitement, but it was neutered by MvdP’s dominance.
December 31, 2025 at 11:34 AM
my review of men’s top tier pro cycling in ‘25
Overall:
A disaster for the spectacle. Pog’s utter dominance ruined the suspense and intrigue in all but the least suitable races; M-SR and P-R.
In those instances, Pog treated us to a lot of excitement, but it was neutered by MvdP’s dominance.
Overall:
A disaster for the spectacle. Pog’s utter dominance ruined the suspense and intrigue in all but the least suitable races; M-SR and P-R.
In those instances, Pog treated us to a lot of excitement, but it was neutered by MvdP’s dominance.
Disco Elysium is pretty good, isn’t it?
December 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Disco Elysium is pretty good, isn’t it?
There’s a whole trend for men’s fashion commenters blaming cheaper manufacturing processes for lowering waistlines off the waist and onto the hips, in a sort of conspiratorial way.
They seem to miss the elephant in the room, so to speak; people got fat.
They seem to miss the elephant in the room, so to speak; people got fat.
December 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
There’s a whole trend for men’s fashion commenters blaming cheaper manufacturing processes for lowering waistlines off the waist and onto the hips, in a sort of conspiratorial way.
They seem to miss the elephant in the room, so to speak; people got fat.
They seem to miss the elephant in the room, so to speak; people got fat.
This but Star Wars. 🤷🏻♂️
I will hold my hands up as an Avatar Hater, but I think it is because what we're struggling with, as a group, is that it is like being told 'three billion people are sexually attracted to forks'. It's not even that it is wrong, it's that I just don't really understand it at any level.
This, lol; and IMO it takes the form of ‘cultural impact’ debates because the movies are not entertainingly terrible or memorably bad, they’re just profoundly uninteresting, and the fact that they are technically well made only makes that more glaring
December 27, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This but Star Wars. 🤷🏻♂️
I think it is good British agriculture is expected to compete internationally and become less reliant on trade wars style barriers & subsidies
December 27, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I think it is good British agriculture is expected to compete internationally and become less reliant on trade wars style barriers & subsidies
Cannot remember the last time me, my wife and children hadn’t left the house all day.
Honestly, what a relaxing day.
Fuck turkey roasts & pork products, this is what it’s all about.
Honestly, what a relaxing day.
Fuck turkey roasts & pork products, this is what it’s all about.
December 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Cannot remember the last time me, my wife and children hadn’t left the house all day.
Honestly, what a relaxing day.
Fuck turkey roasts & pork products, this is what it’s all about.
Honestly, what a relaxing day.
Fuck turkey roasts & pork products, this is what it’s all about.
Today I am mostly transferring bloated games to my new 1TB microSD card
December 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Today I am mostly transferring bloated games to my new 1TB microSD card
🤦🏻♂️
🇸🇮 Pogačar’s coach 🇪🇸 Javier Sola on Slovenian's ceiling
“I think he can still improve, for sure. We will see what the level will be, but he’s a very hard worker, and he takes care of all the details, so we don’t know what the real limit is.”
📰 www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/we-d...
📸 Cor Vos
“I think he can still improve, for sure. We will see what the level will be, but he’s a very hard worker, and he takes care of all the details, so we don’t know what the real limit is.”
📰 www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/we-d...
📸 Cor Vos
December 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🤦🏻♂️
Opened up TikTok to see Pog’s latest training ride. 230km, 6hrs.
Honestly, don’t know how these guys do it.
Honestly, don’t know how these guys do it.
December 24, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Opened up TikTok to see Pog’s latest training ride. 230km, 6hrs.
Honestly, don’t know how these guys do it.
Honestly, don’t know how these guys do it.
Because vanity boats have always been a good idea for navies and they never fail to work.
Good read on the Trump class plans, US shop building capacity and the bigger question of whether or not ‘battleships’ are a good idea.
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/23/u...
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Trump’s proposed battleships might look impressive on paper. But building them won’t be easy – or cheap | CNN
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new class of battleships bearing his name puts a fresh spotlight on a US naval shipbuilding program that has fallen short on delivering the new warships o...
edition.cnn.com
December 23, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Because vanity boats have always been a good idea for navies and they never fail to work.
Mate, did you ever see Trump towers?!
Nothing has convinced me that Trump is seriously ill more than his frenzy to have theaters, websites and battleships named after him. (Well, also his ankles and IV bruise.) I'd love to see 60 Minutes report on it, although Bari Weiss would doubtless say, "We need to give equal time to immortality."
December 23, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Mate, did you ever see Trump towers?!
Fucking hell why do dentistry antibiotics need to be so horrendous to take
December 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Fucking hell why do dentistry antibiotics need to be so horrendous to take
Will a British government ever “ban” anything that is actually enforceable?
UK to ban boiling lobsters alive as animal welfare standards tightened ft.trib.al/PifF1nN
UK to ban boiling lobsters alive as animal welfare standards tightened
Method is still used in some restaurants but campaigners say this ‘torture’ is avoidable
ft.trib.al
December 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Will a British government ever “ban” anything that is actually enforceable?