John
@aikikuma.bsky.social
Is John, from Liverpool, in Tokyo. Not a wizard, but also not *not* a wizard.
BIG mug of tea/occasional pint/frequent curry/regular kebab.
中央線嫌い、丸ノ内線あまり好きじゃない。
BIG mug of tea/occasional pint/frequent curry/regular kebab.
中央線嫌い、丸ノ内線あまり好きじゃない。
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John's piece echoes (and improves on) a similar piece I wrote back in June: "If a couple of teenagers get off their faces on drugs and set fire to the local playground, there’s a good chance that won’t be counted." martinrobbins.substack.com/p/stop-gasli...
Stop gaslighting people about crime
Yes, crime statistics show long-term decline, but the numbers don't tell the whole story.
martinrobbins.substack.com
August 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
John's piece echoes (and improves on) a similar piece I wrote back in June: "If a couple of teenagers get off their faces on drugs and set fire to the local playground, there’s a good chance that won’t be counted." martinrobbins.substack.com/p/stop-gasli...
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I was explaining to my Ukrainian colleague the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’. She told me the equivalent in Ukrainian is ‘The only free cheese is in the mousetrap’ - which is so much better
July 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM
I was explaining to my Ukrainian colleague the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’. She told me the equivalent in Ukrainian is ‘The only free cheese is in the mousetrap’ - which is so much better
Why? Did Nazis complain?
May 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Why? Did Nazis complain?
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Just passing along some friendly advice on how to approach potential changes to the Australian health care system @drruthmitchell.bsky.social
May 5, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Just passing along some friendly advice on how to approach potential changes to the Australian health care system @drruthmitchell.bsky.social
So, I have decided to start a jihad against this blasphemy.
With each new flavour of orange-shaped chocolate that isn't orange flavoured, Terry's strays further from the eyes of god
December 26, 2024 at 4:08 PM
So, I have decided to start a jihad against this blasphemy.
I think about this quote FAR too much.
Teaching young gentlemen has a dismal effect upon the soul. It exemplifies the badness of established, artificial authority. The pedagogue has almost absolute authority over his pupils: he beats them and insensibly he loses the sense of respect due to them as fellow human beings.
December 10, 2024 at 7:08 AM
I think about this quote FAR too much.
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we've declared martial law by mistake
December 3, 2024 at 10:02 PM
we've declared martial law by mistake
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Korea Expert here. I’ll explain what’s going on over there because the Orient can be confusing to Westerners. In Korea, there is a concept known as “the law.” (법) This is a set of rules which are enforced to encourage prosocial behavior and ensure stability which leaders aren’t allowed to break.
December 3, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Korea Expert here. I’ll explain what’s going on over there because the Orient can be confusing to Westerners. In Korea, there is a concept known as “the law.” (법) This is a set of rules which are enforced to encourage prosocial behavior and ensure stability which leaders aren’t allowed to break.
If Napoleon had won they would be spelt Banjeaux.
November 26, 2024 at 11:24 AM
If Napoleon had won they would be spelt Banjeaux.
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Social Media must be overthrown and replaced by Social Persia, which will in turn be conquered by Social Macedonia.
November 18, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Social Media must be overthrown and replaced by Social Persia, which will in turn be conquered by Social Macedonia.
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and as we finished the bag she stamped out her spliff and said "wanna see where Shergar's buried?". So, barring a massive bsky outage, that should tell you all you need to know about what me and M. McAleese got up to the night she read that thread. Thanks for reading! 43/43.
November 14, 2024 at 11:33 PM
and as we finished the bag she stamped out her spliff and said "wanna see where Shergar's buried?". So, barring a massive bsky outage, that should tell you all you need to know about what me and M. McAleese got up to the night she read that thread. Thanks for reading! 43/43.
I've had a great sleep and woken up feeling refreshed and ready for the day.
Not last night, but at some point in my life.
Not last night, but at some point in my life.
November 12, 2024 at 11:31 PM
I've had a great sleep and woken up feeling refreshed and ready for the day.
Not last night, but at some point in my life.
Not last night, but at some point in my life.