Rusty Wakool
@rustywako.bsky.social
Fabric hoarder, Simpsons loving , music trawler, record collecting, Eurovision headbanger. Random thoughts. 🇦🇺🇬🇧 🇲🇹
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I love this new sound from Aidan, looking so forward to what he brings to the Maltese national final
I love this new sound from Aidan, looking so forward to what he brings to the Maltese national final
AIDAN - Taste (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by AIDAN
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November 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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I love this new sound from Aidan, looking so forward to what he brings to the Maltese national final
I love this new sound from Aidan, looking so forward to what he brings to the Maltese national final
I could keep reading a history book, or I could play candy crush. Choices, choices.
November 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I could keep reading a history book, or I could play candy crush. Choices, choices.
No surprise upsets from Sanremo Giovanni tonight. I do like Angelica Bove so far ( no change from last year). But Nicolo Fillipucci won song of the night in our living room.
November 19, 2025 at 12:31 AM
No surprise upsets from Sanremo Giovanni tonight. I do like Angelica Bove so far ( no change from last year). But Nicolo Fillipucci won song of the night in our living room.
So now EU citizens are in the firing line for reform - which didn’t take very long. But I really worry about what Labour’s response to this will be?
The stupidity of Farage’s latest ‘plan’ is staggering.
Claiming they’d save British taxpayers money by ripping up international commitments and starting a trade war with Europe is the puerile foot-stamp of a party that uses prejudice as policy. Ruinous nonsense.
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Claiming they’d save British taxpayers money by ripping up international commitments and starting a trade war with Europe is the puerile foot-stamp of a party that uses prejudice as policy. Ruinous nonsense.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform would ‘cut benefits for EU nationals and hike NHS immigration surcharge’
Party claims its policies would eliminate ‘black hole’ Rachel Reeves faces in the budget – but Labour says the ‘fantasy numbers don’t add up’
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November 18, 2025 at 8:17 AM
So now EU citizens are in the firing line for reform - which didn’t take very long. But I really worry about what Labour’s response to this will be?
I’m happy I left the Labour Party awhile back- not fixing childhood poverty as a priority was my red line , but this is something else , something I never thought they would be capable of. Who even are they? I don’t think they even know anymore.
Lots of Labour MPs asking Mahmood tonight to rule out child detention. She won’t rule it out. That’s because forced removals of families will mean children in detention for periods.
Home Office ruling out deportation of lone minors but the changes will certainly mean more detention of children.
Home Office ruling out deportation of lone minors but the changes will certainly mean more detention of children.
November 17, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I’m happy I left the Labour Party awhile back- not fixing childhood poverty as a priority was my red line , but this is something else , something I never thought they would be capable of. Who even are they? I don’t think they even know anymore.
ITS FINALLY HAPPENING!! youtu.be/-SzkFgEqB6Y?...
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2025) Official Trailer - Uma Thurman
YouTube video by Lionsgate Movies
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November 7, 2025 at 4:41 PM
ITS FINALLY HAPPENING!! youtu.be/-SzkFgEqB6Y?...
Aidan is finally decided to come back into the Eurovision race ( with the longest announcement) 🇲🇹
November 7, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Aidan is finally decided to come back into the Eurovision race ( with the longest announcement) 🇲🇹
That’s my evenings entertainment sorted.
Sanremo Giovani 2025: Videoclips of all 24 shortlisted songs are now available on Raiplay.
#sanremo2026
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#sanremo2026
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Sanremo Giovani - RaiPlay
Gianluca Gazzoli presenta i 24 giovani cantanti che si sfidano per arrivare sul palco di Sanremo 2026
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November 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
That’s my evenings entertainment sorted.
Eek! Vanilla Ninja are back!!! This is exciting!!
🇪🇪 ERR has revealed the first 6 artists participating in Eesti Laul 2026.
Among the artists is Swiss #Eurovision 2005 representative Vanilla Ninja and Eesti Laul 2023 and 2024 runner-up OLLIE.
The other 6 artists will be revealed tomorrow evening during Ringvaade.
Among the artists is Swiss #Eurovision 2005 representative Vanilla Ninja and Eesti Laul 2023 and 2024 runner-up OLLIE.
The other 6 artists will be revealed tomorrow evening during Ringvaade.
October 31, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Eek! Vanilla Ninja are back!!! This is exciting!!
What was your crime? Not having a middle management wage.
October 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
What was your crime? Not having a middle management wage.
And to the stars , Goodnight Spaceman , Rest in peace. 💔
October 17, 2025 at 5:24 AM
And to the stars , Goodnight Spaceman , Rest in peace. 💔
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One to burn up the kitchen dance floor with.
One to burn up the kitchen dance floor with.
MA IO SONO FUOCO by Annalisa on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 11 Songs
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October 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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One to burn up the kitchen dance floor with.
One to burn up the kitchen dance floor with.
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And New Casi Opeia?? Great Friday releases! Love that she just pops up with a cute power pop song and then crickets afterwards.
And New Casi Opeia?? Great Friday releases! Love that she just pops up with a cute power pop song and then crickets afterwards.
Nothing Lasts Forever by Cazzi Opeia on Apple Music
Song · 2025 · Duration 2:20
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October 3, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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And New Casi Opeia?? Great Friday releases! Love that she just pops up with a cute power pop song and then crickets afterwards.
And New Casi Opeia?? Great Friday releases! Love that she just pops up with a cute power pop song and then crickets afterwards.
Greczula by Greczula on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 7 Songs
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October 3, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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Burnham at fringe #Lab25 event: "Look at the last decade we've had. Shouldn't we start calling out the disaster that #Brexit has been, more directly? They are the people who took us down this path. That's their doing. And we've got to absolutely hold them accountable for that." ~AA
September 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
It wasn’t really the threat of Reform that worried me , it’s the reaction of Labour that does.
Mahmood says she will introduce new conditions for indefinite leave to remain:
Lived here 10 years not 5
Being in work
Not taking a penny in benefits
No criminal record
Giving back to community eg volunteering
Lived here 10 years not 5
Being in work
Not taking a penny in benefits
No criminal record
Giving back to community eg volunteering
September 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
It wasn’t really the threat of Reform that worried me , it’s the reaction of Labour that does.
In the history books of the future this chapter will be titled Completely Bat Shit Crazy. We have been in the upside down for a while sadly this is probably not even the crescendo yet.
Trump to the UN: "I have to say, I look at London where you have a terrible mayor -- terrible terrible mayor -- and it's been so changed, so changed. Now they want to go to Sharia Law ... both their immigration and their suicidal energy ideas will be the death of Western Europe."
September 23, 2025 at 3:25 PM
In the history books of the future this chapter will be titled Completely Bat Shit Crazy. We have been in the upside down for a while sadly this is probably not even the crescendo yet.
This video is a great analysis of where Eurovision is at the moment, and it breaks my Eurovision loving heart that I may not watch it next year.
If you love Eurovision, if still love Eurovision but feel exhausted by it (me), if you loved Eurovision once but now you don’t, even if you never ever liked Eurovision, I highly encourage you to watch this video and share it. This is brutal and incredibly honest. ⤵️
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Eurovision is Dying... It Can Only Blame Itself.
YouTube video by Stuart MacLean
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September 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
This video is a great analysis of where Eurovision is at the moment, and it breaks my Eurovision loving heart that I may not watch it next year.
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In the midst of tariffs, spare a thought for the crafters on.ft.com/4gzuaGb | opinion
In the midst of tariffs, spare a thought for the crafters
We may be well-meaning losers with too many projects, but there is a small rebellion to be had in making things
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September 20, 2025 at 4:16 AM
In the midst of tariffs, spare a thought for the crafters on.ft.com/4gzuaGb | opinion
I love Belinda Carslie so much. That’s it. Thank you to the security at the Apollo for letting me have a much better view.
September 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I love Belinda Carslie so much. That’s it. Thank you to the security at the Apollo for letting me have a much better view.
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Eurovision should stand for peace, joy and shared humanity — not complicity in genocide. The BBC must withdraw from coverage if Israel is allowed to participate.
Full statement 👉 bit.ly/eurovisionBBC
Full statement 👉 bit.ly/eurovisionBBC
September 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Eurovision should stand for peace, joy and shared humanity — not complicity in genocide. The BBC must withdraw from coverage if Israel is allowed to participate.
Full statement 👉 bit.ly/eurovisionBBC
Full statement 👉 bit.ly/eurovisionBBC
Raskin makes Farage just looks like a small pathetic grifter. Sadly the UK press can’t do the same.
Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him
September 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Raskin makes Farage just looks like a small pathetic grifter. Sadly the UK press can’t do the same.
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Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.
It doesn't have to be this way.
It doesn't have to be this way.
August 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Remember: There is nothing natural or inevitable about extreme inequality; it’s the result of an economic system that values wealth and power over human dignity and justice.
It doesn't have to be this way.
It doesn't have to be this way.
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I just found the Earthmen Album in a Belle an Sebastian cd case (makes sense )- this album was so underrated, it’s such a gem.
I just found the Earthmen Album in a Belle an Sebastian cd case (makes sense )- this album was so underrated, it’s such a gem.
The Earthmen First Single and Love Walks In on Recovery ABC TV 1997
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August 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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I just found the Earthmen Album in a Belle an Sebastian cd case (makes sense )- this album was so underrated, it’s such a gem.
I just found the Earthmen Album in a Belle an Sebastian cd case (makes sense )- this album was so underrated, it’s such a gem.
When someone in the crowd is singing along to hey stoopid to a picture of you - Keir I think you may be loosing the room.
July 25, 2025 at 8:10 PM
When someone in the crowd is singing along to hey stoopid to a picture of you - Keir I think you may be loosing the room.