About Power
@aboutpower.bsky.social
Liberalism is about power. It's use & it's distribution.
Remainer. Social liberal, social democrat,Lib Dem,centre-left progressive.
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Remainer. Social liberal, social democrat,Lib Dem,centre-left progressive.
aboutpower@mastodonapp.uk
@aboutpower on Twitter - not really in use nowadays
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I really have had enough of "oh, Dems need to retune their message."
People need to OPPOSE this guy. He is trying to destroy the country, and make everyone's life worse.
People need to OPPOSE this guy. He is trying to destroy the country, and make everyone's life worse.
Remarkable from WaPo poll: Trump sinking fast on immigration among independents.
56% disapprove of handling of issue
62% oppose removing foreign students
52% oppose renditions to El Salvador
Only 21% want Abrego Garcia left there
Engage, Dems.
New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1944...
56% disapprove of handling of issue
62% oppose removing foreign students
52% oppose renditions to El Salvador
Only 21% want Abrego Garcia left there
Engage, Dems.
New piece from me:
newrepublic.com/article/1944...
Trump Is Suddenly Bleeding Independents. A Brutal New Poll Shows Why.
Immigration was his best issue in the polls. But now he's sinking on it. Maybe Americans care about the rule of law after all.
newrepublic.com
April 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I really have had enough of "oh, Dems need to retune their message."
People need to OPPOSE this guy. He is trying to destroy the country, and make everyone's life worse.
People need to OPPOSE this guy. He is trying to destroy the country, and make everyone's life worse.
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‘We’ve negotiated with the shark and swimmers will have to give up some body parts in return for it leaving’
April 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM
‘We’ve negotiated with the shark and swimmers will have to give up some body parts in return for it leaving’
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We at @yougov.co.uk have released our projection of the 2025 Canadian election. 🇨🇦🍁🗳️
Our central expectation is that the Liberals win a majority.
Overall vote share looks close: our median projection is 42% for the Liberals, 39% for the Conservatives.
The NDP look set for their worst ever result.
Our central expectation is that the Liberals win a majority.
Overall vote share looks close: our median projection is 42% for the Liberals, 39% for the Conservatives.
The NDP look set for their worst ever result.
April 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
We at @yougov.co.uk have released our projection of the 2025 Canadian election. 🇨🇦🍁🗳️
Our central expectation is that the Liberals win a majority.
Overall vote share looks close: our median projection is 42% for the Liberals, 39% for the Conservatives.
The NDP look set for their worst ever result.
Our central expectation is that the Liberals win a majority.
Overall vote share looks close: our median projection is 42% for the Liberals, 39% for the Conservatives.
The NDP look set for their worst ever result.
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Was waiting to see what she thought.
March 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Was waiting to see what she thought.
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No one voted for performative cruelty towards the sick and disabled.
Politicians make political choices.
But no one voted for this, and no one has to.
We need a wealth tax instead.
Politicians make political choices.
But no one voted for this, and no one has to.
We need a wealth tax instead.
March 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
No one voted for performative cruelty towards the sick and disabled.
Politicians make political choices.
But no one voted for this, and no one has to.
We need a wealth tax instead.
Politicians make political choices.
But no one voted for this, and no one has to.
We need a wealth tax instead.
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"Simple solutions assume nothing will go wrong at the moment, when the most likely thing that will happen is things will go really wrong in unprecedented ways"
If Trump can create alternative realities, can 'reality' catch up with him?
My essay, with insights from political scientist Brian Klaas 👇
If Trump can create alternative realities, can 'reality' catch up with him?
My essay, with insights from political scientist Brian Klaas 👇
Populist Simplicity In A Hyper-Complex World: Will Trump Overplay His Hand?
Hardeep Matharu dissects what the now infamous Oval Office meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky revealed about the American President’s approach – and speaks to political scientist Brian Klaas about why hi...
bylinetimes.com
March 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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This coveted new technology from Australia was supposed to go to the USA, but Australia chose Canada first. 🇨🇦
March 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This coveted new technology from Australia was supposed to go to the USA, but Australia chose Canada first. 🇨🇦
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"It amazes me that the very same people who fought tooth and nail to take us out of the European Union, a step which has been ruinous for the economy of this country, are still seeking to sever ties with our European neighbours."
Well said. 👏👏👏
Well said. 👏👏👏
March 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"It amazes me that the very same people who fought tooth and nail to take us out of the European Union, a step which has been ruinous for the economy of this country, are still seeking to sever ties with our European neighbours."
Well said. 👏👏👏
Well said. 👏👏👏
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Extraordinary to watch this party's newfound sense of purpose and momentum. Trump is destroying the US, but he is a very significant electoral asset to liberals around the world.
#BREAKING Canada's new PM Carney to call April 28 snap election: govt source
March 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Extraordinary to watch this party's newfound sense of purpose and momentum. Trump is destroying the US, but he is a very significant electoral asset to liberals around the world.
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Most stories could be improved with the addition of “And then the bears moved in” to their opening
March 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Most stories could be improved with the addition of “And then the bears moved in” to their opening
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Patients admitted to intensive care as 'dental deserts' leave millions without treatment
Wes Streeting warned without urgent reforms, dentistry will operate in 'Dickensian' state, with thousands facing needless suffering and preventable deaths
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2024...
Wes Streeting warned without urgent reforms, dentistry will operate in 'Dickensian' state, with thousands facing needless suffering and preventable deaths
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2024...
Patients admitted to intensive care as millions left without treatment
Wes Streeting warned without urgent reforms, dentistry will operate in 'Dickensian' state, with thousands facing needless suffering and preventable deaths.
www.express.co.uk
March 9, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Patients admitted to intensive care as 'dental deserts' leave millions without treatment
Wes Streeting warned without urgent reforms, dentistry will operate in 'Dickensian' state, with thousands facing needless suffering and preventable deaths
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2024...
Wes Streeting warned without urgent reforms, dentistry will operate in 'Dickensian' state, with thousands facing needless suffering and preventable deaths
www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2024...
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When Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered Notre Dame, all those assembled stood and applauded him
When 47 arrived, no one applauded and only those in the front row stood to greet him
When 47 arrived, no one applauded and only those in the front row stood to greet him
December 8, 2024 at 7:33 PM
When Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy entered Notre Dame, all those assembled stood and applauded him
When 47 arrived, no one applauded and only those in the front row stood to greet him
When 47 arrived, no one applauded and only those in the front row stood to greet him
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It seems this was never really about the fantasy deal on rare earths, it was about creating a pretext to get rid of Ukraine and Selensky.
It started weeks ago with the subversive calls for elections.
It started weeks ago with the subversive calls for elections.
🚨The Trump administration is considering ending all ongoing shipments of military aid to Ukraine in response to Zelensky’s remarks in the Oval Office on Friday and his perceived intransigence in the peace process, per senior administration official
February 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It seems this was never really about the fantasy deal on rare earths, it was about creating a pretext to get rid of Ukraine and Selensky.
It started weeks ago with the subversive calls for elections.
It started weeks ago with the subversive calls for elections.
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I think you would have to search long & hard to find a more invertebrate figure than Lindsey Graham today. Zelensky "needs to resign" ... "I have never been more proud of the president. I was very proud of JD Vance standing up for our country" www.foxnews.com/politics/utt...
'Utter disaster': Lindsey Graham calls for Zelenskyy resignation after White House throwdown
Sen. Lindsey Graham said Zelenskyy needs to either resign or change because Americans may not be willing to do business with him.
www.foxnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I think you would have to search long & hard to find a more invertebrate figure than Lindsey Graham today. Zelensky "needs to resign" ... "I have never been more proud of the president. I was very proud of JD Vance standing up for our country" www.foxnews.com/politics/utt...
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Winston Churchill visiting the White House in 1942. Not wearing a suit. #SlavaUkraïni 🇺🇦
February 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Winston Churchill visiting the White House in 1942. Not wearing a suit. #SlavaUkraïni 🇺🇦
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Could not agree more. The Prez & VP are shameful, embarrassing Putin puppets & a disgrace to our country. 🤮
#SlavaUkraine 🇺🇦
#SlavaUkraine 🇺🇦
February 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Could not agree more. The Prez & VP are shameful, embarrassing Putin puppets & a disgrace to our country. 🤮
#SlavaUkraine 🇺🇦
#SlavaUkraine 🇺🇦
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Oh my effing God. BBC news right now sane washing Trump's behaviour and reporting Zelensky has blown his chance. W.T.Actual.F??!
February 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Oh my effing God. BBC news right now sane washing Trump's behaviour and reporting Zelensky has blown his chance. W.T.Actual.F??!
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I cannot believe #Newsnight continues to platform these crazy right-wing, pro-Trump commentators to spout absolute lies and fake news!!!
February 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I cannot believe #Newsnight continues to platform these crazy right-wing, pro-Trump commentators to spout absolute lies and fake news!!!
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Where are the Democrats? Obama, anyone? The Clintons? Anyone??
February 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Where are the Democrats? Obama, anyone? The Clintons? Anyone??
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Zelenskyy responding to statements of support from world leaders
Starmer’s quiet thus far will have been noted
Starmer’s quiet thus far will have been noted
February 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Zelenskyy responding to statements of support from world leaders
Starmer’s quiet thus far will have been noted
Starmer’s quiet thus far will have been noted
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European leaders are stepping forward to tonight to show their support for President Zelensky 👏
February 28, 2025 at 8:37 PM
European leaders are stepping forward to tonight to show their support for President Zelensky 👏