Aralski
@aralski.bsky.social
Former bartender, cycle messenger, palaeoecologist (diatoms/lakes) now ecologist (woodlands/meadows). Cities, countryside, music, books and other things.
US under Trump essentially running a mob protection racket.
November 15, 2025 at 8:15 PM
US under Trump essentially running a mob protection racket.
Can't think it's ever been about patriotism, it's more about bigotry and shared prejudices: anti-woke, anti-immigrants, anti-LGBTQ, anti-science, anti-experts, anti-the whole damn enlightenment. The usual suspects must find it exhausting being such hateful little shits.
November 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Can't think it's ever been about patriotism, it's more about bigotry and shared prejudices: anti-woke, anti-immigrants, anti-LGBTQ, anti-science, anti-experts, anti-the whole damn enlightenment. The usual suspects must find it exhausting being such hateful little shits.
The US isn't the problem so much. It's Trump and this moron is right in that sense as everyone I know over here thinks the president is an utter c**t.
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The US isn't the problem so much. It's Trump and this moron is right in that sense as everyone I know over here thinks the president is an utter c**t.
Pathetic. Massive majority and fretting about the next election rather than actually doing things to make people's lives better. It's beyond disappointing.
November 14, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Pathetic. Massive majority and fretting about the next election rather than actually doing things to make people's lives better. It's beyond disappointing.
Their inability to lead is staggering.
November 14, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Their inability to lead is staggering.
These figures are astonishing and govt red lines utterly ridiculous. Time Labour behaved like grown-ups and articulate just how the country has suffered as a result of Brexit and how the nation's fortunes could be improved by rejoining. Sure the Little Englanders will spit blood but who cares.
November 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
These figures are astonishing and govt red lines utterly ridiculous. Time Labour behaved like grown-ups and articulate just how the country has suffered as a result of Brexit and how the nation's fortunes could be improved by rejoining. Sure the Little Englanders will spit blood but who cares.
This woman is utterly dreadful. Here's hoping the BBC says 'get stuffed, see you in court'.
November 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
This woman is utterly dreadful. Here's hoping the BBC says 'get stuffed, see you in court'.
Great stuff and having enjoyed the podcast so much over the last few years I've just signed up - should have done so a while back but better late than never.
November 12, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Great stuff and having enjoyed the podcast so much over the last few years I've just signed up - should have done so a while back but better late than never.
No doubt the fire brigade in Trumpton were better served by their Mayor.
November 11, 2025 at 5:27 PM
No doubt the fire brigade in Trumpton were better served by their Mayor.
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First time I wasn't about 5000km away with my first guess!
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First time I wasn't about 5000km away with my first guess!
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Identify cities using satellite images in this daily puzzle game, where each guess zooms out for enhanced clues.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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First time I wasn't about 5000km away with my first guess!
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First time I wasn't about 5000km away with my first guess!
John Crace's comment pieces are a delight and as usual this one hits the nail on the head.
November 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
John Crace's comment pieces are a delight and as usual this one hits the nail on the head.
Honestly the BBC should just tell him to fuck off.
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Honestly the BBC should just tell him to fuck off.
Ah they all talk, some of the best conversations I've ever had were with dear old Biscuit and I miss them very much.
November 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Ah they all talk, some of the best conversations I've ever had were with dear old Biscuit and I miss them very much.
Still one of the finest. Saw them at the Brixton Academy back in 1984. As for their rendition of The Guns of Brixton, I think I can still feel that bass line.
November 9, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Still one of the finest. Saw them at the Brixton Academy back in 1984. As for their rendition of The Guns of Brixton, I think I can still feel that bass line.
Time for their world renowned ornithology lab to migrate.
November 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Time for their world renowned ornithology lab to migrate.
Orban is a wanker. Using Hungary's veto to block Ukraine's entry to the EU is disgraceful. Time the EU stopped providing funds for Hungary until it gets its house in order.
November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Orban is a wanker. Using Hungary's veto to block Ukraine's entry to the EU is disgraceful. Time the EU stopped providing funds for Hungary until it gets its house in order.
Trump staying awake for this meeting?
November 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Trump staying awake for this meeting?
Indeed. Here's a few from the organised chaos at Lewes last night.
November 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Indeed. Here's a few from the organised chaos at Lewes last night.
And where I live in the UK we're celebrating Guy Fawkes Night. In this town, a former home of Thomas Paine, it's common to burn effigies of figures who are, well, fucking everything up, and this one is heading to the bonfire.
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
And where I live in the UK we're celebrating Guy Fawkes Night. In this town, a former home of Thomas Paine, it's common to burn effigies of figures who are, well, fucking everything up, and this one is heading to the bonfire.
Indeed. Trump's for the grill, and in a former home of Thomas Paine too. Sweet.
November 5, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Indeed. Trump's for the grill, and in a former home of Thomas Paine too. Sweet.
These people are idiots.
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
These people are idiots.