Phil Taffia
@taffiaphil.bsky.social
Veteran (British Army - 14yrs): Central/East European politics/culture/languages. Social & Economic inequality (worldwide). AntiFascist. 100% European #FBPE #EU #RESIST
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Phil Taffia
@taffiaphil.bsky.social
· Dec 2
THREAD*****If you're vetting my profile (well done) read this******
I'm a Veteran - yes, there are ex-squaddies that aren't raging brexiteers/tories and believe in a fair and inclusive society. Put aside any stereotype you may have. Believe me, it's not helpful to the cause. 1/#
I'm a Veteran - yes, there are ex-squaddies that aren't raging brexiteers/tories and believe in a fair and inclusive society. Put aside any stereotype you may have. Believe me, it's not helpful to the cause. 1/#
I'm angry at myself right now. Angry that I'm about to delete Bluesky and Twitter off my devices. I just don't have the mental strength to watch the world burn (literally and figuratively) around me day in, day out. It is just too much. Sorry, but I'm tapping out for a bit 😒
May 25, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I'm angry at myself right now. Angry that I'm about to delete Bluesky and Twitter off my devices. I just don't have the mental strength to watch the world burn (literally and figuratively) around me day in, day out. It is just too much. Sorry, but I'm tapping out for a bit 😒
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The real question is why you would *ever* give an “unprincipled, narcissistic charlatan who doesn't give a damn about democracy” the benefit of the doubt.
And the answer is - not because you were foolish - but because it suited you. Because you lack integrity, decency and wisdom.
And the answer is - not because you were foolish - but because it suited you. Because you lack integrity, decency and wisdom.
March 8, 2025 at 8:20 AM
The real question is why you would *ever* give an “unprincipled, narcissistic charlatan who doesn't give a damn about democracy” the benefit of the doubt.
And the answer is - not because you were foolish - but because it suited you. Because you lack integrity, decency and wisdom.
And the answer is - not because you were foolish - but because it suited you. Because you lack integrity, decency and wisdom.
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No schadenfreude or satisfaction in seeing ‘prominent’ Trump
cheerleaders in the UK finally see the light & change their tune (Andrew Neil is just the latest). Just a low simmer at their toxic blend of arrogance, cupidity & ignorance & the knowledge that the media will still promote their ilk.
cheerleaders in the UK finally see the light & change their tune (Andrew Neil is just the latest). Just a low simmer at their toxic blend of arrogance, cupidity & ignorance & the knowledge that the media will still promote their ilk.
March 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
No schadenfreude or satisfaction in seeing ‘prominent’ Trump
cheerleaders in the UK finally see the light & change their tune (Andrew Neil is just the latest). Just a low simmer at their toxic blend of arrogance, cupidity & ignorance & the knowledge that the media will still promote their ilk.
cheerleaders in the UK finally see the light & change their tune (Andrew Neil is just the latest). Just a low simmer at their toxic blend of arrogance, cupidity & ignorance & the knowledge that the media will still promote their ilk.
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NEW: In November, I wrote a Guardian column headlined 'How to Survive the Broligarchy'. Pretty much everything predicted has now come true. What I'm launching today is part handbook, how to protect ourselves? And part manifesto, how to fight back? Please join me.
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How to Survive the Broligarchy
Three months ago, I warned we were entering the age of technoauthoritarianism. It's now here. We can and must fight back.
open.substack.com
February 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
NEW: In November, I wrote a Guardian column headlined 'How to Survive the Broligarchy'. Pretty much everything predicted has now come true. What I'm launching today is part handbook, how to protect ourselves? And part manifesto, how to fight back? Please join me.
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NEW: meet Sergei. This is the incredible story of the man who tried to warn the British intelligence services of a Kremlin plot to infiltrate the Conservative Party.
And the backstory behind our podcast Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
And the backstory behind our podcast Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
The Westminster whistleblower: how my friend Sergei tried to expose the Kremlin plot against Britain
Russian-born UK citizen and Tory party activist Sergei Cristo fought to make MI5 sit up and take notice of the Russian political interference operation now threatening democracy in Britain – and aroun...
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
NEW: meet Sergei. This is the incredible story of the man who tried to warn the British intelligence services of a Kremlin plot to infiltrate the Conservative Party.
And the backstory behind our podcast Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
And the backstory behind our podcast Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Having a bad Monday?
I once emailed a joke to the entire global staff of an international organisation by letting my to: field autocomplete to all@corporation instead of all@myteam and not noticing until after I had clicked send.
I once emailed a joke to the entire global staff of an international organisation by letting my to: field autocomplete to all@corporation instead of all@myteam and not noticing until after I had clicked send.
December 2, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Having a bad Monday?
I once emailed a joke to the entire global staff of an international organisation by letting my to: field autocomplete to all@corporation instead of all@myteam and not noticing until after I had clicked send.
I once emailed a joke to the entire global staff of an international organisation by letting my to: field autocomplete to all@corporation instead of all@myteam and not noticing until after I had clicked send.
Hmmm first impressions here.
1. The good crowd from "the other place" are starting up here.
2. I'm having block a lot of Only Fans "content providers - sigh
3. A lot of them follow 22k members with around 4k following. Without any posts 🙄
I haven't seen any racists but the bots are worrying
1. The good crowd from "the other place" are starting up here.
2. I'm having block a lot of Only Fans "content providers - sigh
3. A lot of them follow 22k members with around 4k following. Without any posts 🙄
I haven't seen any racists but the bots are worrying
December 2, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Hmmm first impressions here.
1. The good crowd from "the other place" are starting up here.
2. I'm having block a lot of Only Fans "content providers - sigh
3. A lot of them follow 22k members with around 4k following. Without any posts 🙄
I haven't seen any racists but the bots are worrying
1. The good crowd from "the other place" are starting up here.
2. I'm having block a lot of Only Fans "content providers - sigh
3. A lot of them follow 22k members with around 4k following. Without any posts 🙄
I haven't seen any racists but the bots are worrying
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On X Lee Anderson has posted ever since being a Tory MP about showing ppl around HOP👇🏼
What he never said is Reform charge £300 for tours ❌
Rules for MPs explicitly forbid the offering of access in exchange for payment ❌
Other MPs have been called to task for doing so, so why haven’t Reform MPs❓
What he never said is Reform charge £300 for tours ❌
Rules for MPs explicitly forbid the offering of access in exchange for payment ❌
Other MPs have been called to task for doing so, so why haven’t Reform MPs❓
Nigel Farage’s Reform charges £300 for parliament tours in apparent Commons breach
Nigel Farage’s party has emailed some activists offering tours with an MP for up to £300 as part of a fundraising drive
www.independent.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 8:49 AM
On X Lee Anderson has posted ever since being a Tory MP about showing ppl around HOP👇🏼
What he never said is Reform charge £300 for tours ❌
Rules for MPs explicitly forbid the offering of access in exchange for payment ❌
Other MPs have been called to task for doing so, so why haven’t Reform MPs❓
What he never said is Reform charge £300 for tours ❌
Rules for MPs explicitly forbid the offering of access in exchange for payment ❌
Other MPs have been called to task for doing so, so why haven’t Reform MPs❓
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I use creep deliberately, there is no greater creep than a sweaty vocal middle aged man with an unnatural interest in women’s reproductive choices whilst being keen on letting kids drown on small boats and removing benefits from families with lots of children 🤷🏼♀️
The religious right are coming for us all bit by bit, creep by creep. In this case the desire to control women by denying choice and control over their own bodies so implying that women require control from lawmakers on the most private and personal aspects of their lives!
Nigel Farage Teams Up With Extreme Anti-Abortion Group and Calls for Debate on Restricting Abortion Rights in UK – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2024/11/29/n...
December 2, 2024 at 8:23 AM
I use creep deliberately, there is no greater creep than a sweaty vocal middle aged man with an unnatural interest in women’s reproductive choices whilst being keen on letting kids drown on small boats and removing benefits from families with lots of children 🤷🏼♀️
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People are leaving Twitter because it’s not fun anymore and no one is obligated to be on a platform they don’t enjoy.
It’s not rocket science.
It’s not rocket science.
December 2, 2024 at 5:03 AM
People are leaving Twitter because it’s not fun anymore and no one is obligated to be on a platform they don’t enjoy.
It’s not rocket science.
It’s not rocket science.
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Hunter Biden is now perfectly qualified to serve in Trump's cabinet.
December 2, 2024 at 7:20 AM
Hunter Biden is now perfectly qualified to serve in Trump's cabinet.
THREAD*****If you're vetting my profile (well done) read this******
I'm a Veteran - yes, there are ex-squaddies that aren't raging brexiteers/tories and believe in a fair and inclusive society. Put aside any stereotype you may have. Believe me, it's not helpful to the cause. 1/#
I'm a Veteran - yes, there are ex-squaddies that aren't raging brexiteers/tories and believe in a fair and inclusive society. Put aside any stereotype you may have. Believe me, it's not helpful to the cause. 1/#
December 2, 2024 at 7:03 AM
THREAD*****If you're vetting my profile (well done) read this******
I'm a Veteran - yes, there are ex-squaddies that aren't raging brexiteers/tories and believe in a fair and inclusive society. Put aside any stereotype you may have. Believe me, it's not helpful to the cause. 1/#
I'm a Veteran - yes, there are ex-squaddies that aren't raging brexiteers/tories and believe in a fair and inclusive society. Put aside any stereotype you may have. Believe me, it's not helpful to the cause. 1/#
I'm Phil Taffia and i endorse this statement 👍🤎
December 2, 2024 at 5:55 AM
I'm Phil Taffia and i endorse this statement 👍🤎
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SAD FACT: Majority of America hates women and Black people so much they’d rather have a white rapist racist in charge.
Lame. Embarrassing.
And fuck Hulk Hogan.
Lame. Embarrassing.
And fuck Hulk Hogan.
December 1, 2024 at 1:42 AM
SAD FACT: Majority of America hates women and Black people so much they’d rather have a white rapist racist in charge.
Lame. Embarrassing.
And fuck Hulk Hogan.
Lame. Embarrassing.
And fuck Hulk Hogan.
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Have you noticed?
December 1, 2024 at 12:45 AM
Have you noticed?
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These sort of huge donations from foreigners trying to influence UK politics should be made illegal.
The UK Govt must move swiftly and legislate to cap donations or make foreign donations via a British-based entity illegal.
Musk’s business incited race riots in the UK & spread racist disinformation. He is a state-level threat to the UK & his interference and money need blocked. Now.
Musk’s business incited race riots in the UK & spread racist disinformation. He is a state-level threat to the UK & his interference and money need blocked. Now.
Is Elon Musk Planning To Make A 'F*** You Starmer' $100 Million Donation To Reform UK?
The tech billionaire has been at war with the PM for months.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
December 1, 2024 at 7:32 PM
These sort of huge donations from foreigners trying to influence UK politics should be made illegal.
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We need to get back to this level of NHS functioning.
November 30, 2024 at 6:03 PM
We need to get back to this level of NHS functioning.
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Birds of a feather and all that …
December 2, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Birds of a feather and all that …
Just finding my feet on here. Seems way nicer than the steaming pile of fascist manure that the "other place" has become. As soon as I get get some traction here, I'll be closing the @taffiaphil account over there. Would appreciate anyone who recognises me to follow. I'll get right back. Much love x
November 30, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Just finding my feet on here. Seems way nicer than the steaming pile of fascist manure that the "other place" has become. As soon as I get get some traction here, I'll be closing the @taffiaphil account over there. Would appreciate anyone who recognises me to follow. I'll get right back. Much love x