Adrian Norris
@adriannorris.bsky.social
An escapee from Twitter, where I am @adriannorris
Aerospace consultant, British migrant living in France (Lyon) most of the time and UK (London) some of the time. Love the mountains, playing the piano, and occasionally flying aeroplanes.
Aerospace consultant, British migrant living in France (Lyon) most of the time and UK (London) some of the time. Love the mountains, playing the piano, and occasionally flying aeroplanes.
I lived in the US for 3 years, and set up a business there with someone you wrote about in one of your books. I love the place, and some of my closest friends are American. My last visit was just before the 2024 election. I miss it, but have no plans to return.
January 26, 2026 at 8:20 PM
I lived in the US for 3 years, and set up a business there with someone you wrote about in one of your books. I love the place, and some of my closest friends are American. My last visit was just before the 2024 election. I miss it, but have no plans to return.
2,116 wounded in action. Repulsive man, and shame on the client “journalist” for not intervening.
January 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM
2,116 wounded in action. Repulsive man, and shame on the client “journalist” for not intervening.
Some of them arrived hidden in lorries. Like the Kurdish consultant orthopaedic surgeon who used to be my neighbour in London.
November 24, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Some of them arrived hidden in lorries. Like the Kurdish consultant orthopaedic surgeon who used to be my neighbour in London.
What utter nonsense. RFK is a crank whose wilful stupidity will kill thousands of people. Everyone with a platform like yours needs to repeat that continuously, not publish false equivalency nonsense to appease the lunatic anti-science fringe.
September 2, 2025 at 3:31 PM
What utter nonsense. RFK is a crank whose wilful stupidity will kill thousands of people. Everyone with a platform like yours needs to repeat that continuously, not publish false equivalency nonsense to appease the lunatic anti-science fringe.
The ECJ will overrule the Conseil constitutionnel’s decision. The EU approved use of acetamiprid following scientific advice from the EFSA. No new scientific evidence has been presented, and Fleur Breteau’s claim of a link to cancer - while emotionally understandable - isn’t supported by evidence.
August 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The ECJ will overrule the Conseil constitutionnel’s decision. The EU approved use of acetamiprid following scientific advice from the EFSA. No new scientific evidence has been presented, and Fleur Breteau’s claim of a link to cancer - while emotionally understandable - isn’t supported by evidence.
In the interview with Attal, Rory Stewart came across as ignorant about French politics. Nobody can be expert in everything, but UK politicians tend to be far more interested in the minutiae of US politics than in our European neighbours. He was also arrogant and rude. It was not his finest hour.
June 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
In the interview with Attal, Rory Stewart came across as ignorant about French politics. Nobody can be expert in everything, but UK politicians tend to be far more interested in the minutiae of US politics than in our European neighbours. He was also arrogant and rude. It was not his finest hour.
“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.”
George Orwell, 1984
George Orwell, 1984
June 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.”
George Orwell, 1984
George Orwell, 1984
The EU tariff varies from 10% to 50%, presumably because Trump didn’t know that various French overseas territories are legally part of France.
Martinique (France): 10%
St Pierre et Miquelon (France): 50%
Martinique (France): 10%
St Pierre et Miquelon (France): 50%
April 3, 2025 at 7:36 AM
The EU tariff varies from 10% to 50%, presumably because Trump didn’t know that various French overseas territories are legally part of France.
Martinique (France): 10%
St Pierre et Miquelon (France): 50%
Martinique (France): 10%
St Pierre et Miquelon (France): 50%
Trump Gaza looks like drag queen heaven! 😳
February 26, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Trump Gaza looks like drag queen heaven! 😳
It’s not short-term sustainable according to this 2014 report, written by authors who would know. https://basicint.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/trident_commission_finalreport.pdf
February 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM
It’s not short-term sustainable according to this 2014 report, written by authors who would know. https://basicint.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/trident_commission_finalreport.pdf
So glad I’m not! Reading extracts is bad enough.
January 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
So glad I’m not! Reading extracts is bad enough.
Can I bet one Trump coin on “never will”? 😟
January 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Can I bet one Trump coin on “never will”? 😟
Trump knows that coverage of tomorrow’s madcap Executive Orders will ensure there’s no more coverage of this scam.
January 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Trump knows that coverage of tomorrow’s madcap Executive Orders will ensure there’s no more coverage of this scam.
Last time, with a cheap Samsung laser printer, it was cheaper to buy a new printer than to buy new toner. ☹️
December 3, 2024 at 1:50 PM
Last time, with a cheap Samsung laser printer, it was cheaper to buy a new printer than to buy new toner. ☹️
Thanks for the update. It’s a subject that is too complex for a private member’s bill. There are compelling arguments for and against, but it needed wider consultation, better communication and probably better drafting. A lot of vulnerable people are feeling worried today, hopefully unnecessarily.
November 30, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Thanks for the update. It’s a subject that is too complex for a private member’s bill. There are compelling arguments for and against, but it needed wider consultation, better communication and probably better drafting. A lot of vulnerable people are feeling worried today, hopefully unnecessarily.
Indeed, the spaces flourish for everyone who is active enough to be able to walk a reasonable distance. But some very elderly or infirm people need to be dropped off right outside where they want to go, and pedestrianisation means they can no longer visit shops and restaurants they used to enjoy.
November 26, 2024 at 9:49 AM
Indeed, the spaces flourish for everyone who is active enough to be able to walk a reasonable distance. But some very elderly or infirm people need to be dropped off right outside where they want to go, and pedestrianisation means they can no longer visit shops and restaurants they used to enjoy.
I'm quite glad to have a roof over my head tonight. Stay warm, and good luck in the ice tomorrow morning.
November 21, 2024 at 8:48 PM
I'm quite glad to have a roof over my head tonight. Stay warm, and good luck in the ice tomorrow morning.
Good to see you here. 👍
“⛷️ writer too”
Looks like you may have something to write about very soon! They’re forecasting ~100cm of snow between tomorrow and Friday, and planning to open the Grands Montets on Saturday. Fingers crossed!
“⛷️ writer too”
Looks like you may have something to write about very soon! They’re forecasting ~100cm of snow between tomorrow and Friday, and planning to open the Grands Montets on Saturday. Fingers crossed!
November 18, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Good to see you here. 👍
“⛷️ writer too”
Looks like you may have something to write about very soon! They’re forecasting ~100cm of snow between tomorrow and Friday, and planning to open the Grands Montets on Saturday. Fingers crossed!
“⛷️ writer too”
Looks like you may have something to write about very soon! They’re forecasting ~100cm of snow between tomorrow and Friday, and planning to open the Grands Montets on Saturday. Fingers crossed!
The one that has the grey tick of an official government account (even though it isn't official yet) and 1.7M followers.
November 16, 2024 at 8:48 PM
The one that has the grey tick of an official government account (even though it isn't official yet) and 1.7M followers.
No sign of that on DOGE's twitter feed.
November 16, 2024 at 7:54 PM
No sign of that on DOGE's twitter feed.
Only verified users on X can send a DM to the account. So:
a) The DOGE team will be made up of 100% blue tick Elon fans 🫣, and
b) You can only apply for these (presumably) civil service DOGE jobs if you first pay a fee to the head of DOGE.
We are through the looking glass.
a) The DOGE team will be made up of 100% blue tick Elon fans 🫣, and
b) You can only apply for these (presumably) civil service DOGE jobs if you first pay a fee to the head of DOGE.
We are through the looking glass.
November 14, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Only verified users on X can send a DM to the account. So:
a) The DOGE team will be made up of 100% blue tick Elon fans 🫣, and
b) You can only apply for these (presumably) civil service DOGE jobs if you first pay a fee to the head of DOGE.
We are through the looking glass.
a) The DOGE team will be made up of 100% blue tick Elon fans 🫣, and
b) You can only apply for these (presumably) civil service DOGE jobs if you first pay a fee to the head of DOGE.
We are through the looking glass.