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@totr.bsky.social
Sir, back up, I really appreciate you, thank you so so so much [airhorns]
he/him
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@totr.bsky.social
· Apr 25
People are rude about Matt Forde as a comedian, just because he's not that funny, but actually as a podcast host I think he's very insightful, and often has on guests and thought leaders who prove to be very influential, years later
Google "Matt Forde Political Party Episode 25" for more info
Google "Matt Forde Political Party Episode 25" for more info
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I keep posting that Cory Doctorow talk on post-American internet everywhere, because its very good
anyway there's one bit in it where he says "Crises precipitate change", and I was thinking, huh, I wonder where that line is originally from.
I looked. s far as I can tell it's not a sample...
anyway there's one bit in it where he says "Crises precipitate change", and I was thinking, huh, I wonder where that line is originally from.
I looked. s far as I can tell it's not a sample...
January 6, 2026 at 7:38 AM
I keep posting that Cory Doctorow talk on post-American internet everywhere, because its very good
anyway there's one bit in it where he says "Crises precipitate change", and I was thinking, huh, I wonder where that line is originally from.
I looked. s far as I can tell it's not a sample...
anyway there's one bit in it where he says "Crises precipitate change", and I was thinking, huh, I wonder where that line is originally from.
I looked. s far as I can tell it's not a sample...
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"has renewed a debate about Britain's dependence on American technology" is journalese for "we have finally been forced to mention this subject"
it is good that it is suddenly everywhere though!
it is good that it is suddenly everywhere though!
Yet another huge contract, awarded without any competitive bidding process, to Wes Streeting's favourite NHS supplier, the Hard Right US surveillance tech specialists Palantir, for military decision making capability.
Palantir lands biggest ever UK defense deal
The £240 million contract with the Ministry of Defence has renewed a debate about Britain’s dependence on American technology.
www.politico.eu
January 6, 2026 at 7:28 AM
"has renewed a debate about Britain's dependence on American technology" is journalese for "we have finally been forced to mention this subject"
it is good that it is suddenly everywhere though!
it is good that it is suddenly everywhere though!
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They've been absolutely relentless since yesterday. They really should be labelling this stuff as sponsored content. bsky.app/profile/did:...
OpenAI are really getting their money's worth out of that "strategic partnership" with the Guardian today.
Did the Guardian fall behind on their AI-boosterism quota over the Christmas break or something?
Did the Guardian fall behind on their AI-boosterism quota over the Christmas break or something?
January 6, 2026 at 7:21 AM
They've been absolutely relentless since yesterday. They really should be labelling this stuff as sponsored content. bsky.app/profile/did:...
A bigger headline here is that Starmer is apparently just two points more popular than a "proscribed terrorist group"
🚨 NEW | Keir Starmer is less popular in Britain than Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
🟡 Maduro -31
⚫ Trump -56
🔴 Starmer -56
🟩 Hamas -58
Net favourability ratings via @YouGov, 4-5 Jan
🟡 Maduro -31
⚫ Trump -56
🔴 Starmer -56
🟩 Hamas -58
Net favourability ratings via @YouGov, 4-5 Jan
January 6, 2026 at 7:18 AM
A bigger headline here is that Starmer is apparently just two points more popular than a "proscribed terrorist group"
please, my football club, it is very sick
January 6, 2026 at 6:46 AM
please, my football club, it is very sick
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hhahahhahahahh
(his original projection was 2027)
(his original projection was 2027)
January 6, 2026 at 6:37 AM
hhahahhahahahh
(his original projection was 2027)
(his original projection was 2027)
Zoe has noticed that not being white is a serious competitive disadvantage in reality television shows
This article exclusively references the current series of TT, and none of the others, or for that matter any other show in the last 25 years
We'd be lost without your searing analysis, Zoe
This article exclusively references the current series of TT, and none of the others, or for that matter any other show in the last 25 years
We'd be lost without your searing analysis, Zoe
January 6, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Zoe has noticed that not being white is a serious competitive disadvantage in reality television shows
This article exclusively references the current series of TT, and none of the others, or for that matter any other show in the last 25 years
We'd be lost without your searing analysis, Zoe
This article exclusively references the current series of TT, and none of the others, or for that matter any other show in the last 25 years
We'd be lost without your searing analysis, Zoe
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For decades, Canadians eagerly rushed onto US tech platforms and services. But now the drawbacks of that dependence are on full display.
For @policyalternatives.ca, I explain the economic and political consequences of a US-dominated internet — and why digital sovereignty is imperative.
For @policyalternatives.ca, I explain the economic and political consequences of a US-dominated internet — and why digital sovereignty is imperative.
Every data centre is a U.S. military base - CCPA
Understanding how the United States uses its tech companies to serve empire
www.policyalternatives.ca
January 5, 2026 at 8:52 PM
For decades, Canadians eagerly rushed onto US tech platforms and services. But now the drawbacks of that dependence are on full display.
For @policyalternatives.ca, I explain the economic and political consequences of a US-dominated internet — and why digital sovereignty is imperative.
For @policyalternatives.ca, I explain the economic and political consequences of a US-dominated internet — and why digital sovereignty is imperative.
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“why are you still on twitter” -> whiny, makes you sound like a scold
“oh you post on the pedophile app” -> makes them sound like a pedophile
“oh you post on the pedophile app” -> makes them sound like a pedophile
January 5, 2026 at 7:47 PM
“why are you still on twitter” -> whiny, makes you sound like a scold
“oh you post on the pedophile app” -> makes them sound like a pedophile
“oh you post on the pedophile app” -> makes them sound like a pedophile
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southgate will not survive a year
accept thomas tuchel into your life. embrace relegation. there is a quiet dignity to it
accept thomas tuchel into your life. embrace relegation. there is a quiet dignity to it
January 5, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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it is always incredibly funny to me how red and nude the english get about southgate, literally your most successful manger in history
sir alf got lucky, couldn't do it twice. he's the best you've got and you HATE him
sir alf got lucky, couldn't do it twice. he's the best you've got and you HATE him
June 1, 2024 at 9:13 PM
it is always incredibly funny to me how red and nude the english get about southgate, literally your most successful manger in history
sir alf got lucky, couldn't do it twice. he's the best you've got and you HATE him
sir alf got lucky, couldn't do it twice. he's the best you've got and you HATE him
Surely Gareth Southgate, a man who knows more than just about anyone on Earth about overachieving in the face of wildly ungrateful supporters, is too smart to go within 100 miles of Old Trafford
January 5, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Surely Gareth Southgate, a man who knows more than just about anyone on Earth about overachieving in the face of wildly ungrateful supporters, is too smart to go within 100 miles of Old Trafford
is it? are you also posting on truthsocial? gab? 4chan?
Cabinet Office Minister Baroness Anderson tells the Lords the Government will keep on using X.
"I still believe that X is an appropriate platform to use because I believe in freedom of speech..."
"It is incredibly important that there is a counter narrative on those platforms," she says.
"I still believe that X is an appropriate platform to use because I believe in freedom of speech..."
"It is incredibly important that there is a counter narrative on those platforms," she says.
January 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
is it? are you also posting on truthsocial? gab? 4chan?
just realised that my lil teapot's top bit is the perfect size to rest a caramel digestive on top of, stroopwafel style
and i am VERY pleased
and i am VERY pleased
January 5, 2026 at 4:28 PM
just realised that my lil teapot's top bit is the perfect size to rest a caramel digestive on top of, stroopwafel style
and i am VERY pleased
and i am VERY pleased
Ocarina/Ocarina
Quote this with your favourite game from 1998 NOW, and what your favourite was THEN (if you had one)
Localisations/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
Localisations/expansions count, remasters/ports don't. Remakes depend.
Two-way ties count.
For a fuller refresher: backloggd.com/games/lib/po...
January 5, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Ocarina/Ocarina
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With the disclaimer that obviously some people share names, and people could give fake names...
There sure does seem to be a lot of people in oil/banking/big tech/with hereditary peerages on here!
There sure does seem to be a lot of people in oil/banking/big tech/with hereditary peerages on here!
The Free Speech Union commissioned a "security" report on us, so we tested their security. Turns out - it sucks.
We've now published the names of everyone who has donated to a FSU fundraiser, along with how much they gave and to which campaign.
www.transbashback.com/fsu.html
xoxo BASH BACK
We've now published the names of everyone who has donated to a FSU fundraiser, along with how much they gave and to which campaign.
www.transbashback.com/fsu.html
xoxo BASH BACK
BASH BACK
www.transbashback.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:11 PM
With the disclaimer that obviously some people share names, and people could give fake names...
There sure does seem to be a lot of people in oil/banking/big tech/with hereditary peerages on here!
There sure does seem to be a lot of people in oil/banking/big tech/with hereditary peerages on here!
amityville horror but instead of a passageway to hell it's just a cupboard* full of people wanting to talk to you about brexit
*my mentions
*my mentions
January 5, 2026 at 3:41 PM
amityville horror but instead of a passageway to hell it's just a cupboard* full of people wanting to talk to you about brexit
*my mentions
*my mentions
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So, erm, do we think that's *the* Martin Freeman donating 2 grand to Graham Linehan's fundraiser?
The Free Speech Union commissioned a "security" report on us, so we tested their security. Turns out - it sucks.
We've now published the names of everyone who has donated to a FSU fundraiser, along with how much they gave and to which campaign.
www.transbashback.com/fsu.html
xoxo BASH BACK
We've now published the names of everyone who has donated to a FSU fundraiser, along with how much they gave and to which campaign.
www.transbashback.com/fsu.html
xoxo BASH BACK
BASH BACK
www.transbashback.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
So, erm, do we think that's *the* Martin Freeman donating 2 grand to Graham Linehan's fundraiser?
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The Free Speech Union commissioned a "security" report on us, so we tested their security. Turns out - it sucks.
We've now published the names of everyone who has donated to a FSU fundraiser, along with how much they gave and to which campaign.
www.transbashback.com/fsu.html
xoxo BASH BACK
We've now published the names of everyone who has donated to a FSU fundraiser, along with how much they gave and to which campaign.
www.transbashback.com/fsu.html
xoxo BASH BACK
BASH BACK
www.transbashback.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:47 PM
The Free Speech Union commissioned a "security" report on us, so we tested their security. Turns out - it sucks.
We've now published the names of everyone who has donated to a FSU fundraiser, along with how much they gave and to which campaign.
www.transbashback.com/fsu.html
xoxo BASH BACK
We've now published the names of everyone who has donated to a FSU fundraiser, along with how much they gave and to which campaign.
www.transbashback.com/fsu.html
xoxo BASH BACK
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Keir Starmer is unable to say whether the USA's attack on Venezuela broke international law but he was able to say that Israel had the right to withhold power and water from Palestinians so idk maybe he either doesn’t really know or doesn’t really care about international law
January 5, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Keir Starmer is unable to say whether the USA's attack on Venezuela broke international law but he was able to say that Israel had the right to withhold power and water from Palestinians so idk maybe he either doesn’t really know or doesn’t really care about international law
regret to say that despite my plans, I will not be going to Q School this weekend.
because of an injury. yeah. i'm injured
because of an injury. yeah. i'm injured
January 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
regret to say that despite my plans, I will not be going to Q School this weekend.
because of an injury. yeah. i'm injured
because of an injury. yeah. i'm injured
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Lee Sangsoo | South Korea, b. 1983
Siamese Cat, undated
Resin sculpture
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
Siamese Cat, undated
Resin sculpture
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
January 4, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Lee Sangsoo | South Korea, b. 1983
Siamese Cat, undated
Resin sculpture
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt
Siamese Cat, undated
Resin sculpture
#art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt