Andrew Smith
@andrewrhsmith.bsky.social
Exam Invigilator
Formerly in public service
Councillor for 28 elapsed years, 55 in total
Formerly in public service
Councillor for 28 elapsed years, 55 in total
Also he's not acknowledged that NATO countries did come to the USA's aid in accordance with Article 5 (the one and only time it's been invoked).
January 24, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Also he's not acknowledged that NATO countries did come to the USA's aid in accordance with Article 5 (the one and only time it's been invoked).
Starmer claiming it was his quiet diplomacy is like the non union worker accepting pay rises negotiated by a Union on behalf of their members.
January 24, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Starmer claiming it was his quiet diplomacy is like the non union worker accepting pay rises negotiated by a Union on behalf of their members.
Trump backed down (at least for now) on Greenland because Republican Congressmen said they'd support impeachment if he invaded Greenland, many countries protested loudly at the threats and the stock markets fell at the prospect of higher tariffs.
January 24, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Trump backed down (at least for now) on Greenland because Republican Congressmen said they'd support impeachment if he invaded Greenland, many countries protested loudly at the threats and the stock markets fell at the prospect of higher tariffs.
Has the Trump administration acknowledged any war crimes by Russia? How can an increasingly senile Trump possibly negotiate a just and lasting peace in Ukraine with Putin?
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January 23, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Has the Trump administration acknowledged any war crimes by Russia? How can an increasingly senile Trump possibly negotiate a just and lasting peace in Ukraine with Putin?
A billion dollars into Trump's back pocket who will chair for Board for life and choose his successor is reason enough to boycott this grift that's the benefit of a crime family.
January 23, 2026 at 8:25 AM
A billion dollars into Trump's back pocket who will chair for Board for life and choose his successor is reason enough to boycott this grift that's the benefit of a crime family.
Yes. I'd steer clear of anything with Witkoff & Kushner involved.
January 20, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Yes. I'd steer clear of anything with Witkoff & Kushner involved.
Lord Glasman on Newsnight last night saying don't react to what Trump says but also Trump reacts to the response to what he says. Absurd logic. Trump is unhinged and a Russian asset. Neither should go unchallenged.
January 20, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Lord Glasman on Newsnight last night saying don't react to what Trump says but also Trump reacts to the response to what he says. Absurd logic. Trump is unhinged and a Russian asset. Neither should go unchallenged.
On Newsnight yesterday Douglas Alexander couldn't rule out the UK joining the Board of Peace. Does anyone in the Govt have any fibre in their body?
January 20, 2026 at 8:27 AM
On Newsnight yesterday Douglas Alexander couldn't rule out the UK joining the Board of Peace. Does anyone in the Govt have any fibre in their body?
If Trump was just vain Starmer's approach might work. But vanity is the least of his flaws.
January 20, 2026 at 8:11 AM
If Trump was just vain Starmer's approach might work. But vanity is the least of his flaws.
A mafia boss as POTUS when the world needs a statesman.
January 19, 2026 at 6:31 PM
A mafia boss as POTUS when the world needs a statesman.
For the time being at least Canada is off Trump's target list. Starmer and the rest of Europe need to follow Carney's lead.
January 7, 2026 at 8:39 AM
For the time being at least Canada is off Trump's target list. Starmer and the rest of Europe need to follow Carney's lead.
If Trump's only vice was vanity Starmer's approach might work. But, Trump has a whole catalogue of failings. The UK, and Europe, need to be far more robust as Canada has been.
January 6, 2026 at 10:49 PM
If Trump's only vice was vanity Starmer's approach might work. But, Trump has a whole catalogue of failings. The UK, and Europe, need to be far more robust as Canada has been.
Given the imperialism of America, Russia and China there's no way Ukraine should be barred from EU or NATO membership as part of any peace settlement with Russia. Europe needs to stand on its own feet and together.
January 6, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Given the imperialism of America, Russia and China there's no way Ukraine should be barred from EU or NATO membership as part of any peace settlement with Russia. Europe needs to stand on its own feet and together.
Canada no longer listed by Trump and his side kicks as a potential target; Canada faced down this bully.
January 6, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Canada no longer listed by Trump and his side kicks as a potential target; Canada faced down this bully.
Farage always makes the point his admiration for Putin is as an operator (not as a person or his policies). So which operations does he admire? The brutal murder of opponents? The embezzlement of funds? He's never asked.
December 20, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Farage always makes the point his admiration for Putin is as an operator (not as a person or his policies). So which operations does he admire? The brutal murder of opponents? The embezzlement of funds? He's never asked.
Why do companies continue to use Evri? Its reputation and record has been terrible for years. Why aren't consumers warned when purchasing goods that Evri is the courier or given a choice of courier?
December 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Why do companies continue to use Evri? Its reputation and record has been terrible for years. Why aren't consumers warned when purchasing goods that Evri is the courier or given a choice of courier?