Steve Brooks
stevebrooks.bsky.social
Steve Brooks
@stevebrooks.bsky.social
Sometime silly.
Sometimes angry.
Sometimes sober.
Warning: There will also be The Archers posts.
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Making an accurate assessment of public opinion is tricky. Questionnaires have to be carefully constructed to avoid skewing the results. Here's an example of how not to do it -
February 15, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Will Ruairi come to love the pigs as much as Jazzer does?
#thearchers
February 15, 2026 at 7:16 PM
"Would people really hand in a valuable watch?"
Most of us would, yes.
#thearchers
February 15, 2026 at 7:14 PM
"Oh Rex. My blouse has accidentally come unbuttoned. Please, please help."
#thearchers
February 15, 2026 at 7:10 PM
I'm a townie, so maybe I'm missing something.
How much does an intensive pig unit have to teach a lad about fields of wheat and free-range deer?
#thearchers
February 15, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Ah, Ruairi the swinger.
Of wine bottles, that it.
#thearchers
February 15, 2026 at 7:05 PM
This is what taking back control really looks like.
Be funny if Trump managed to break the US tech sector.
www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
A small German state’s quiet revolt against Microsoft – and what it means for Europe
How Schleswig-Holstein is challenging big tech dominance and redefining digital sovereignty
www.irishtimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:07 PM
My mind doesn't need changing. I've known this was true since I first watched B5 back in the 90s.
February 15, 2026 at 1:01 AM
"Donald Trump is the first president in a century not to have a pet."
He's got J D Vance. Near enough.
#bbcpm
February 14, 2026 at 5:31 PM
It's notable that the American free speech brigade haven't, as far as I know, made any complaint about the suppression of PA supporters. They restrict themselves to supporting hate mongers like Lucy Connolly.
#bbcaq
February 14, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Reposted by Steve Brooks
Classic Tory ploy of ‘we’ll reduce your taxes so that you will have more money in your pocket’ while not saying that will mean that you will have to pay individually, and at a higher cost, for services that were previously paid for collectively at less cost. #bbcaq
February 14, 2026 at 1:55 PM
It's mildly reassuring that the BBC doesn't have a bunch of goons to chuck the hecklers out of the #bbcaq venue.
February 13, 2026 at 8:54 PM
I feel somewhat sorry for Alex at this point.
#bbcaq
February 13, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Gosh.
And I thought last week was lively.
#bbcaq
February 13, 2026 at 8:08 PM
I couldn't really hear him. But, it sounded like he was protesting the Gaza genocide.
#bbcaq
February 13, 2026 at 8:06 PM
This increased rainfall story is fascinating. Until recently we were told the SE at least was getting drier. With places like Suffolk trending towards semi-arid.
#c4news
February 13, 2026 at 7:56 PM
TBF, if the religious lot are right, Trump is heading for somewhere far hotter than the wrecked planet he's promoting could ever be.
#c4news
February 13, 2026 at 7:35 PM
A Prince turned porn?
That's a new one.
Yuck.
#c4news
February 13, 2026 at 7:20 PM
He's interested.
Believe me.
#thearchers
February 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Admit it Alice. You’re also missing the occasional shag.
#thearchers
February 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Wow. Is it really 16 years since Jill found Phil dead with his undrunk mug of tea?
#thearchers
February 13, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Not actually working in the barn?
Why did you keep telling everyone were?
Makes no sense whatsoever.
#thearchers
February 13, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Ah. Finally, it's definite.
#thearchers
February 13, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Phew!
Just for a moment there, I thought Ruairi was going to find Brian dead.
#thearchers
February 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Well, this is hilarious.

#thearchers
February 13, 2026 at 7:05 PM