Tony Kiernan
@anthonyqkiernan.bsky.social
It's not even my name any more, why do I feel the need to bagsy it everywhere?
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When you see "14 years of x" line, it tells you you're dealing with someone who can't analyse politics without a party lens.
Britain's been governed by the same overarching philosophy since 1979, regardless of which party was in power. And without understanding that, you won't understand anything.
Britain's been governed by the same overarching philosophy since 1979, regardless of which party was in power. And without understanding that, you won't understand anything.
How should Labour tackle 14 years of mismanagement? I'd like to hear some realistic alternatives, considering the available resources in law professionals, university places and tutors and physical spaces. All I've read so far here is 'throw money at it' without considering the resource implications
November 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
When you see "14 years of x" line, it tells you you're dealing with someone who can't analyse politics without a party lens.
Britain's been governed by the same overarching philosophy since 1979, regardless of which party was in power. And without understanding that, you won't understand anything.
Britain's been governed by the same overarching philosophy since 1979, regardless of which party was in power. And without understanding that, you won't understand anything.
The mayor of Tower Hamlets is a (literal) crook. He was elected on the premise he would have a “proper” consultation on LTNs. He did. And, it said the residents love the LTNs (and don’t have cars). He chose to ignore this as he was heavily funded by illegal taxi companies
Great coverage of our appeal hearing here: www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
www.standard.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The mayor of Tower Hamlets is a (literal) crook. He was elected on the premise he would have a “proper” consultation on LTNs. He did. And, it said the residents love the LTNs (and don’t have cars). He chose to ignore this as he was heavily funded by illegal taxi companies
He’s got a point
Taxes to do not pay for public services. Govt money creation, principally via issuing of bonds, does. But, putting aside that lie, I would willingly pay more tax for better public services. The problem is so much has been privatised that our taxes boost the profits of private firms. That I object to
November 26, 2025 at 11:46 AM
He’s got a point
It’s 5° in Glasgow. 1° in London. That’s not right
(20° here in Athens are the moment)
(20° here in Athens are the moment)
November 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
It’s 5° in Glasgow. 1° in London. That’s not right
(20° here in Athens are the moment)
(20° here in Athens are the moment)
Gives up shouting at the government websites he’s forced to use as an unemployed person and turns attention to Cloudflare #giesajob #isIt2010?
www.axios.com/2025/11/18/c...
www.axios.com/2025/11/18/c...
Cloudflare traces hours-long outage to one single file
ChatGPT, X, Spotify and several other major online services were dark on Tuesday due to the outage
www.axios.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Gives up shouting at the government websites he’s forced to use as an unemployed person and turns attention to Cloudflare #giesajob #isIt2010?
www.axios.com/2025/11/18/c...
www.axios.com/2025/11/18/c...
The people in this pub going mental are not Scottish. I suspect this is more seeing the other team lose
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The people in this pub going mental are not Scottish. I suspect this is more seeing the other team lose
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Look on the bright side. Kemi has no idea what to say about this lol
November 17, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Look on the bright side. Kemi has no idea what to say about this lol
Was listening to the New Statesman podcast and they said that the “manifesto breaking” tax changes were going to be 2P on income tax, 2p off NI. SO, your take-home pay would remain as is. But, earnings on investments, shares, property would pay more.
A Labour policy I could get behind?
A Labour policy I could get behind?
November 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Was listening to the New Statesman podcast and they said that the “manifesto breaking” tax changes were going to be 2P on income tax, 2p off NI. SO, your take-home pay would remain as is. But, earnings on investments, shares, property would pay more.
A Labour policy I could get behind?
A Labour policy I could get behind?
If Starmer told Trump to come ahead with his $1B suit and appointed, say, Armando Iannucci as DG, he wouldn’t have to worry about a leadership challenge until at least April
November 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
If Starmer told Trump to come ahead with his $1B suit and appointed, say, Armando Iannucci as DG, he wouldn’t have to worry about a leadership challenge until at least April
In Glasgow “fud” has a meaning beyond a canine inability to spell ‘food’. Took me a long time to get that Larson cartoon properly. But, I’d still found it hilarious
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
In Glasgow “fud” has a meaning beyond a canine inability to spell ‘food’. Took me a long time to get that Larson cartoon properly. But, I’d still found it hilarious
My bed just collapsed with me in it, like a bad 70s comedy. Sadly was alone and not doing anything but lying in it
Off to IKEA tomorrow for a new Skorva. Guess 20-odd years of service is acceptable. Thankfully it’s that that went and not the frame
Off to IKEA tomorrow for a new Skorva. Guess 20-odd years of service is acceptable. Thankfully it’s that that went and not the frame
November 12, 2025 at 1:44 AM
My bed just collapsed with me in it, like a bad 70s comedy. Sadly was alone and not doing anything but lying in it
Off to IKEA tomorrow for a new Skorva. Guess 20-odd years of service is acceptable. Thankfully it’s that that went and not the frame
Off to IKEA tomorrow for a new Skorva. Guess 20-odd years of service is acceptable. Thankfully it’s that that went and not the frame
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Joyce Carol Oates should say he can't do backflips off the roof next
November 11, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Joyce Carol Oates should say he can't do backflips off the roof next
I haven’t seen Panorama since the one about how Neil Hamilton (and various other members of Thatcher’s government) had connections to the far-right
I do, however, know fine well that Trump incited the insurgency on 6th of January
I do, however, know fine well that Trump incited the insurgency on 6th of January
November 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I haven’t seen Panorama since the one about how Neil Hamilton (and various other members of Thatcher’s government) had connections to the far-right
I do, however, know fine well that Trump incited the insurgency on 6th of January
I do, however, know fine well that Trump incited the insurgency on 6th of January
Before I went on my non-cycling trip, a friend suggested trying sports tape on my buggered knee. I watched some videos while trying to source some en route. Got NO idea what the general idea is behind using it
Got some from Decathloan and the weekend. Slapped a bit on. Bloody hell! It works
Got some from Decathloan and the weekend. Slapped a bit on. Bloody hell! It works
November 10, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Before I went on my non-cycling trip, a friend suggested trying sports tape on my buggered knee. I watched some videos while trying to source some en route. Got NO idea what the general idea is behind using it
Got some from Decathloan and the weekend. Slapped a bit on. Bloody hell! It works
Got some from Decathloan and the weekend. Slapped a bit on. Bloody hell! It works
It's kinda like finding out Bryan Adams has been knocked off the No1 spot by Wet Wet Wet
November 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
It's kinda like finding out Bryan Adams has been knocked off the No1 spot by Wet Wet Wet
An AI bot is writing these now
After a long dry spell I recently hooked up with a Tinder match. Thought we both had a good time, but when I texted them, asking if they wanted to go again, I got a blow-by-blow account of how awful I was & a list of tips to work on. Humiliating? Sure, but, hey, I still got laid
November 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
An AI bot is writing these now
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Come on Sadiq. Say with your whole chest that you stand with the trans community and you're a socialist.
I like you but you haven't even nearly got the balls that ZM does and it's mendacious to claim parity.
I like you but you haven't even nearly got the balls that ZM does and it's mendacious to claim parity.
November 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Come on Sadiq. Say with your whole chest that you stand with the trans community and you're a socialist.
I like you but you haven't even nearly got the balls that ZM does and it's mendacious to claim parity.
I like you but you haven't even nearly got the balls that ZM does and it's mendacious to claim parity.
Moron
Cheddar is a D-tier cheese and it disappoints me grately that it has become the face of the food.
November 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Moron
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There are more of us than there are of them.
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 AM
There are more of us than there are of them.
An “aloof cartoonist”, please
Quick reminder: NYC’s new First Lady, Rama Duwaji, is a cartoonist!
www.comicsbeat.com/zohran-mamda...
www.comicsbeat.com/zohran-mamda...
Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji is a political cartoonist and illustrator
Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji is a political cartoonist and illustrator. Check out her work here at Comics Beat!
www.comicsbeat.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
An “aloof cartoonist”, please
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Mamdani going so hard for trans right and winning is some juicy proof that every dem that abandoned us didn’t do it for politically advantageous reasons. They did it because they’re transphobes and they will lose for it
November 5, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Mamdani going so hard for trans right and winning is some juicy proof that every dem that abandoned us didn’t do it for politically advantageous reasons. They did it because they’re transphobes and they will lose for it
Seriously; someone’s built an AI or for these
My girlfriend is obsessed with Babybel cheeses. Sometimes I lay out a trail of Babybels for her, just to jump out and scare the wits out of her
November 4, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Seriously; someone’s built an AI or for these
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Since Q is a boomer who doesn't understand technology I have done you all the favor of posting this insane footage
November 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Since Q is a boomer who doesn't understand technology I have done you all the favor of posting this insane footage
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Dick Cheney died. Anyway, what's everyone having for lunch today?
November 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Dick Cheney died. Anyway, what's everyone having for lunch today?
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#OtD 2 Nov 1970 actor and Vietnam GI resistance supporter @JaneFonda was arrested at Cleveland airport after supporting Vietnam Veterans Against the War and charged with drug smuggling. The bogus charges were dismissed. Learn more about the resistance: workingclasshistory.com/2018/08/06/e...
November 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
#OtD 2 Nov 1970 actor and Vietnam GI resistance supporter @JaneFonda was arrested at Cleveland airport after supporting Vietnam Veterans Against the War and charged with drug smuggling. The bogus charges were dismissed. Learn more about the resistance: workingclasshistory.com/2018/08/06/e...