Jeff Smith
@2020vision.bsky.social
Occasional user. Left twitter in 2022. Some conservative principles + left of centre instincts. Was right about the disaster of Brexit. Dismayed at the rise of National Populism.
‘There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide’
—John Adams
‘There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide’
—John Adams
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Telegraph (Fraser Nelson)
"Our immigrant population has almost doubled while our crime rate has halved....we seem to have attracted immigrants who, by and large, are prone to integrate and strengthen the social fabric."
archive.ph/ryMuH
"Our immigrant population has almost doubled while our crime rate has halved....we seem to have attracted immigrants who, by and large, are prone to integrate and strengthen the social fabric."
archive.ph/ryMuH
archive.ph
December 27, 2024 at 9:27 AM
Telegraph (Fraser Nelson)
"Our immigrant population has almost doubled while our crime rate has halved....we seem to have attracted immigrants who, by and large, are prone to integrate and strengthen the social fabric."
archive.ph/ryMuH
"Our immigrant population has almost doubled while our crime rate has halved....we seem to have attracted immigrants who, by and large, are prone to integrate and strengthen the social fabric."
archive.ph/ryMuH
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I think we should say this is good from Fraser Nelson, without any caveats. It basically reflects my experience and view. It is the UK (or at least England's) superpower.
Telegraph (Fraser Nelson)
"Our immigrant population has almost doubled while our crime rate has halved....we seem to have attracted immigrants who, by and large, are prone to integrate and strengthen the social fabric."
archive.ph/ryMuH
"Our immigrant population has almost doubled while our crime rate has halved....we seem to have attracted immigrants who, by and large, are prone to integrate and strengthen the social fabric."
archive.ph/ryMuH
archive.ph
December 27, 2024 at 9:47 AM
I think we should say this is good from Fraser Nelson, without any caveats. It basically reflects my experience and view. It is the UK (or at least England's) superpower.
Mixed feelings about this.
AI traffic cameras could be watching you on the road www.nbcnews.com/tech/securit...
AI traffic cameras could be watching you on the road www.nbcnews.com/tech/securit...
AI traffic cameras could be watching you on the road
Almost half of U.K. police forces have tested AI-powered traffic cameras, says an AI traffic safety company.
www.nbcnews.com
December 22, 2024 at 6:20 AM
Mixed feelings about this.
AI traffic cameras could be watching you on the road www.nbcnews.com/tech/securit...
AI traffic cameras could be watching you on the road www.nbcnews.com/tech/securit...
Just an observation, viewing bsky posts I am struck it’s a bit like twitter, with all the right wing posters deleted. That enables me to see the centre/left of centre posters illuminated. And that in turn makes me see much more clearly than usual how intolerant and divided a society we are.
December 21, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Just an observation, viewing bsky posts I am struck it’s a bit like twitter, with all the right wing posters deleted. That enables me to see the centre/left of centre posters illuminated. And that in turn makes me see much more clearly than usual how intolerant and divided a society we are.
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Aside from this - any money that comes from Musk will be less important than the immense boost that is coming from diversion of twitter to Reform's cause
Changing electoral donation rules to stop one donor a bad idea. To change system that has benefited established parties & stop donations that now benefit an insurgent party will confirm sense system is rigged & drive backlash. To avoid that do a change which comes into effect after next election
December 19, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Aside from this - any money that comes from Musk will be less important than the immense boost that is coming from diversion of twitter to Reform's cause
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The UK parliament has joined Bluesky, with proper verified domains and everything:
• @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
• @houseoflords.parliament.uk
• @ukparliament.parliament.uk
• @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk
• @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
• @houseoflords.parliament.uk
• @ukparliament.parliament.uk
• @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk
December 10, 2024 at 2:52 PM
The UK parliament has joined Bluesky, with proper verified domains and everything:
• @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
• @houseoflords.parliament.uk
• @ukparliament.parliament.uk
• @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk
• @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
• @houseoflords.parliament.uk
• @ukparliament.parliament.uk
• @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk
A few things about healthcare funding. It’s topical given the sad murder of the CEO of a US healthcare insurer this week. Heres what can go wrong:
www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2024...
www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2024...
Inside the shady world of health insurers — and the 1.2 seconds it takes them to deny claims
The assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has brought the issue into focus with AI’s role in refusals a particular issue
www.telegraph.co.uk
December 7, 2024 at 9:15 AM
A few things about healthcare funding. It’s topical given the sad murder of the CEO of a US healthcare insurer this week. Heres what can go wrong:
www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2024...
www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2024...
As I am from Leeds, I just need to say: it’s happening to the WRONG Manchester team.🥲
December 1, 2024 at 5:59 PM
As I am from Leeds, I just need to say: it’s happening to the WRONG Manchester team.🥲
I am trying to understand the logic of someone who says ‘today we are at a, a lot of people want b and some of those also want c. Although I see the strong case for b, I do not want c. Therefore I oppose allowing people to have b, because it is a step closer to c.’
November 24, 2024 at 9:02 AM
I am trying to understand the logic of someone who says ‘today we are at a, a lot of people want b and some of those also want c. Although I see the strong case for b, I do not want c. Therefore I oppose allowing people to have b, because it is a step closer to c.’
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If you're new to RFK Jr studies, you may know about the vaccine & fluoride denial, but not that he's another pro-Kremlin voice in the incoming Trump administration. In business, I believe this is called a takeover.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Trump announces RFK Jr as his pick to lead US health department
A scion of Democratic dynasty, RFK Jr is known for embrace of anti-vaccine beliefs and other conspiracy theories
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2024 at 10:55 AM
If you're new to RFK Jr studies, you may know about the vaccine & fluoride denial, but not that he's another pro-Kremlin voice in the incoming Trump administration. In business, I believe this is called a takeover.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
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November 12, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Good morning! If you've found my 'UK news and politics' starter pack useful to get you up and running on @bsky.app, please spread the word to new users by giving this a repost.
Cheers!
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Cheers!
go.bsky.app/VNsC9bL
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November 14, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Hey Butterflies, Please give all of these fine people in my starter pack a follow. I’ve been working with many of them for several years and they are all doing really great impactful work in the community. ❤️ go.bsky.app/K6JGV3h