Barry James
@barryjames.bsky.social
Retired
Chelsea FC supporter since the age of 8.
Likes poking fun at right wing idiots like Forage MP for tRump
Genealogist because the past has already happened
If you decide to block then beware that I will return the compliment
No DMs thanks
Chelsea FC supporter since the age of 8.
Likes poking fun at right wing idiots like Forage MP for tRump
Genealogist because the past has already happened
If you decide to block then beware that I will return the compliment
No DMs thanks
what year did the business start at the old covent gardens?
My Great Grandfather had a business there in the late 19th century into the 1930s
My Great Grandfather had a business there in the late 19th century into the 1930s
November 18, 2025 at 5:27 PM
what year did the business start at the old covent gardens?
My Great Grandfather had a business there in the late 19th century into the 1930s
My Great Grandfather had a business there in the late 19th century into the 1930s
So many not soany
November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
So many not soany
I'd really like people in the media to read and digest before they go off on one
Soany reactions are emotive rather than cerebral
Soany reactions are emotive rather than cerebral
November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I'd really like people in the media to read and digest before they go off on one
Soany reactions are emotive rather than cerebral
Soany reactions are emotive rather than cerebral
Won't matter to his supporters
They believe he was the same as them
Look at MAGA and trump
They believe he was the same as them
Look at MAGA and trump
November 18, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Won't matter to his supporters
They believe he was the same as them
Look at MAGA and trump
They believe he was the same as them
Look at MAGA and trump
It's not an l its a n
Far more appropriate to describe rump
Far more appropriate to describe rump
November 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
It's not an l its a n
Far more appropriate to describe rump
Far more appropriate to describe rump
There are 700 Albanian families in the UK who have claimed asylum
Which warzone are they fleeing from?
Which warzone are they fleeing from?
November 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
There are 700 Albanian families in the UK who have claimed asylum
Which warzone are they fleeing from?
Which warzone are they fleeing from?
I muted him
A child shouldn't be able to get an account
A child shouldn't be able to get an account
November 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I muted him
A child shouldn't be able to get an account
A child shouldn't be able to get an account
So you didn't block Juan then?
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
So you didn't block Juan then?
Debating isn't about blocking when you lose the debate
That is a cowardly thing to do
That is a cowardly thing to do
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Debating isn't about blocking when you lose the debate
That is a cowardly thing to do
That is a cowardly thing to do
Nothing sarcastic or hostile about my comments.
Seems you need to chill
Seems you need to chill
November 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Nothing sarcastic or hostile about my comments.
Seems you need to chill
Seems you need to chill
This thread is about immigration not your conspiracy.
One more comment off topic and we will be parting company
One more comment off topic and we will be parting company
November 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
This thread is about immigration not your conspiracy.
One more comment off topic and we will be parting company
One more comment off topic and we will be parting company
Why have you blocked Juan?
Does he scare you?
Does he scare you?
November 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Why have you blocked Juan?
Does he scare you?
Does he scare you?
Do you always go down rabbit holes when you debate immigration?
November 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Do you always go down rabbit holes when you debate immigration?
What stating an opinion is hostile in your head?
Maybe if you knew how to debate you wouldn't make daft comments
Maybe if you knew how to debate you wouldn't make daft comments
November 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
What stating an opinion is hostile in your head?
Maybe if you knew how to debate you wouldn't make daft comments
Maybe if you knew how to debate you wouldn't make daft comments
Read work and study section properly
November 18, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Read work and study section properly
Do you always reply without reading the response first
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Do you always reply without reading the response first
You might have however the comment before yours was from a blocked account
November 18, 2025 at 9:43 AM
You might have however the comment before yours was from a blocked account
Well that isn't my reading of the primary source
Once their claim is accepted all have the right to work
Removing core protection would make thousands destitute
No government would do that
Once their claim is accepted all have the right to work
Removing core protection would make thousands destitute
No government would do that
November 18, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Well that isn't my reading of the primary source
Once their claim is accepted all have the right to work
Removing core protection would make thousands destitute
No government would do that
Once their claim is accepted all have the right to work
Removing core protection would make thousands destitute
No government would do that
So let me see if I get you
So if claimants get a job and become self sufficient we should still support them ad nauseum
Remember they now pay income tax and NI
we should still leave them on core support
That makes little sense
So if claimants get a job and become self sufficient we should still support them ad nauseum
Remember they now pay income tax and NI
we should still leave them on core support
That makes little sense
November 18, 2025 at 9:31 AM
So let me see if I get you
So if claimants get a job and become self sufficient we should still support them ad nauseum
Remember they now pay income tax and NI
we should still leave them on core support
That makes little sense
So if claimants get a job and become self sufficient we should still support them ad nauseum
Remember they now pay income tax and NI
we should still leave them on core support
That makes little sense
Then lobby to get this government to change the rules to allow all applicants the right to work from day one so they can contribute
November 18, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Then lobby to get this government to change the rules to allow all applicants the right to work from day one so they can contribute
But it is fine if some asylum seekers misuse those human rights first
We both know that is part of their modus operandi
We both know that is part of their modus operandi
November 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
But it is fine if some asylum seekers misuse those human rights first
We both know that is part of their modus operandi
We both know that is part of their modus operandi
If you say so
Can you actually work through your confirmation bias first and stop reading certain newspapers
Can you actually work through your confirmation bias first and stop reading certain newspapers
November 18, 2025 at 9:22 AM
If you say so
Can you actually work through your confirmation bias first and stop reading certain newspapers
Can you actually work through your confirmation bias first and stop reading certain newspapers
Have you studied trump's America in the last year
If you elect a tyrant nothing is safe
That's the problem with democracy
If you elect a tyrant nothing is safe
That's the problem with democracy
November 18, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Have you studied trump's America in the last year
If you elect a tyrant nothing is safe
That's the problem with democracy
If you elect a tyrant nothing is safe
That's the problem with democracy
Did that make sense in your head before you pressed enter
November 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Did that make sense in your head before you pressed enter