Abesaidwhat
@abesaidwhat.bsky.social
May you build a ladder to the stars and climb on every rung. If you want to be free, you have to let go.
youtu.be/C6jZTP3H_So?... …..twas a dark day in Dallas
Bob Dylan - "Murder Most Foul" with lyrics and old footage (edited by Bob Mori)
YouTube video by Caleb Kyzer
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November 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
youtu.be/C6jZTP3H_So?... …..twas a dark day in Dallas
youtu.be/tDpTMsToiJU?..., music for now
Dion DiMucci - Abraham Martin And John (solo live 1969)
YouTube video by slydogmania
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November 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
youtu.be/tDpTMsToiJU?..., music for now
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By all means do what you have to do to survive in a toxic environment but please, I beg you, don’t suck up to bullies. Don’t inflate their egos. This encourages them to bully more people. Survive them not nourish them. There’s a difference.
November 12, 2025 at 8:27 AM
By all means do what you have to do to survive in a toxic environment but please, I beg you, don’t suck up to bullies. Don’t inflate their egos. This encourages them to bully more people. Survive them not nourish them. There’s a difference.
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Lots of people are angry - and they have every right to be.
The chancers in Reform want that anger directed at refugees and other vulnerable groups, not the greedy landlords, tax avoiders and billionaires actually making life so difficult for everyone else.
The chancers in Reform want that anger directed at refugees and other vulnerable groups, not the greedy landlords, tax avoiders and billionaires actually making life so difficult for everyone else.
October 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Lots of people are angry - and they have every right to be.
The chancers in Reform want that anger directed at refugees and other vulnerable groups, not the greedy landlords, tax avoiders and billionaires actually making life so difficult for everyone else.
The chancers in Reform want that anger directed at refugees and other vulnerable groups, not the greedy landlords, tax avoiders and billionaires actually making life so difficult for everyone else.
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EXCLUSIVE: The SNP Government has been challenged to use its Land Reform Bill to combat landowners 'nibbling away' at Scots’ right to roam
SNP challenged to step in as Scotland's right to roam 'nibbled away'
www.thenational.scot
October 21, 2025 at 3:14 AM
EXCLUSIVE: The SNP Government has been challenged to use its Land Reform Bill to combat landowners 'nibbling away' at Scots’ right to roam
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When you use an Oxford comma, you're doing your part to make the world beautiful, meaningful, and understandable.
October 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
When you use an Oxford comma, you're doing your part to make the world beautiful, meaningful, and understandable.
I would say England’s three main parties.
The UK's three main political parties are just different flavours of authoritarianism at this stage.
This country is at a dangerous crossroads and every potential path looks bleak.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This country is at a dangerous crossroads and every potential path looks bleak.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Police to get broader powers to crack down on repeated protests
The move is not a ban on protests but
www.bbc.co.uk
October 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I would say England’s three main parties.
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Sorry I keep talking about this but I’m genuinely alarmed by the growing narrative that poverty is a cause of racism. First it’s super insulting of people on low incomes. Second it normalises & excuses racist takes. And third it deters real action on racism by shifting the whole focus to economics.
October 5, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Sorry I keep talking about this but I’m genuinely alarmed by the growing narrative that poverty is a cause of racism. First it’s super insulting of people on low incomes. Second it normalises & excuses racist takes. And third it deters real action on racism by shifting the whole focus to economics.
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Today’s poem is called ‘How Much I Dislike the Daily Mail’.
August 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Today’s poem is called ‘How Much I Dislike the Daily Mail’.
National paper.
Donald Trump just landed in Scotland and they’re not rolling out the red carpet.
Local paper: “Convicted US felon to arrive in Scotland.”
Protests already planned at his golf courses.
No “Mr. President,” no hero’s welcome. Just facts.
Scotland understood the assignment. 👏🏽
Local paper: “Convicted US felon to arrive in Scotland.”
Protests already planned at his golf courses.
No “Mr. President,” no hero’s welcome. Just facts.
Scotland understood the assignment. 👏🏽
July 26, 2025 at 1:08 AM
National paper.
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❌ Donald Trump is no ally of our country and Scotland’s vision for a fairer and more equal world. No matter where you sit on the political spectrum, we can all agree that we condemn any man who has bragged about sexually assaulting women.
July 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
❌ Donald Trump is no ally of our country and Scotland’s vision for a fairer and more equal world. No matter where you sit on the political spectrum, we can all agree that we condemn any man who has bragged about sexually assaulting women.
This also applies to Scotland.
Half of the Declaration of Independence is a list of 27 specific grievances lodged against the King and his regime. They find new relevance in Donald Trump.
Here are the Declaration of Independence’s grievances against King George III. Many apply to Trump.
It's uncanny.
www.motherjones.com
July 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This also applies to Scotland.
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“Creative work needs solitude. It needs concentration, without interruptions. It needs the whole sky to fly in, and no eye watching until it comes to that certainty which it aspires to, but does not necessarily have at once. Privacy, then."
Mary Oliver.
Mary Oliver.
June 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
“Creative work needs solitude. It needs concentration, without interruptions. It needs the whole sky to fly in, and no eye watching until it comes to that certainty which it aspires to, but does not necessarily have at once. Privacy, then."
Mary Oliver.
Mary Oliver.
Bob, most definitely better than ever. Last album in the profound category.
Lol Bruce with some (unintentional I'm sure) Bob shade:
The Stones - better than ever!
Paul McCartney - better than ever!
Bob Dylan - also out there
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
The Stones - better than ever!
Paul McCartney - better than ever!
Bob Dylan - also out there
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
June 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Bob, most definitely better than ever. Last album in the profound category.
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2025 is the centenary of the appointment of Ebenezer James Macrae as Edinburgh City Architect. Dubbed "the man who shaped modern Edinburgh", his work characterised by a blend of modern form and function with traditional style. A uniquely splendid example is the Edinburgh Police Box
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June 18, 2025 at 11:12 AM
2025 is the centenary of the appointment of Ebenezer James Macrae as Edinburgh City Architect. Dubbed "the man who shaped modern Edinburgh", his work characterised by a blend of modern form and function with traditional style. A uniquely splendid example is the Edinburgh Police Box
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When ah haver.
June 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
When ah haver.
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Never mind National Service, everyone should have to do Community Service, not as some sort of punishment, but just a few hours a month to make everyone a bit more humble, & appreciative of others & their community.
My pref choices 😃
Librarian
Icy pavement gritter
Magnet fishing junk out the harbour
My pref choices 😃
Librarian
Icy pavement gritter
Magnet fishing junk out the harbour
June 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Never mind National Service, everyone should have to do Community Service, not as some sort of punishment, but just a few hours a month to make everyone a bit more humble, & appreciative of others & their community.
My pref choices 😃
Librarian
Icy pavement gritter
Magnet fishing junk out the harbour
My pref choices 😃
Librarian
Icy pavement gritter
Magnet fishing junk out the harbour
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In 1970 the UK and Norway were roughly equal, almost no debt, and owned all their Public Services.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
May 27, 2025 at 10:10 AM
In 1970 the UK and Norway were roughly equal, almost no debt, and owned all their Public Services.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
Now the UK owns nothing and has £3tn of debt.
While Norway still owns everything and has the equivilant of £10tn.
That's how privatisation 'works'.
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Today I’ve set out my Programme for Government for the year ahead – a plan focused on delivering a stronger NHS, putting more money in your pocket, and delivering on Scotland’s priorities.
Here’s what it means for you. 🧵
Here’s what it means for you. 🧵
May 6, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Today I’ve set out my Programme for Government for the year ahead – a plan focused on delivering a stronger NHS, putting more money in your pocket, and delivering on Scotland’s priorities.
Here’s what it means for you. 🧵
Here’s what it means for you. 🧵
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❗️🇯🇵Japan agreed to provide satellite images to 🇺🇦Ukrainian intelligence
April 21, 2025 at 5:05 PM
❗️🇯🇵Japan agreed to provide satellite images to 🇺🇦Ukrainian intelligence
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This set of Pysanka—traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs—represents all regions of Ukraine. Whole, united, and free. The greatest wish of our people.
April 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
This set of Pysanka—traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs—represents all regions of Ukraine. Whole, united, and free. The greatest wish of our people.
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Ring them bells St. Catherine
From the top of the room
Ring them from the fortress
For the lilies that bloom,
From the top of the room
Ring them from the fortress
For the lilies that bloom,
April 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Ring them bells St. Catherine
From the top of the room
Ring them from the fortress
For the lilies that bloom,
From the top of the room
Ring them from the fortress
For the lilies that bloom,
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"If we really want the best talent in science, then let’s foster environments across the scientific enterprise that invite neurodiversity and recognize the strengths of neurological differences," writes @holdenthorp.bsky.social in a 2024 #ScienceEditorial. scim.ag/3GcwC7z
April 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
"If we really want the best talent in science, then let’s foster environments across the scientific enterprise that invite neurodiversity and recognize the strengths of neurological differences," writes @holdenthorp.bsky.social in a 2024 #ScienceEditorial. scim.ag/3GcwC7z