Kirsten Bayes
@bayes.org.uk
Science nerd. Enjoys tabletop roleplaying games, photography.
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Still slightly shocked that folks didn't have to launch a judicial review or report anyone to the International Criminal Court for this to happen. The US really must have shat the bed.
The Brits have stopped sharing drug trafficking intel w/us in the Caribbean, Latin American region. They believe our extra judicial killings are illegal. If you’ve worked on this stuff or w/ the Brits, you know this is really a big deal. DOD folks—your professional liability insurance won’t work.
November 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Still slightly shocked that folks didn't have to launch a judicial review or report anyone to the International Criminal Court for this to happen. The US really must have shat the bed.
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Emily Maitlis not a doctor not trans not an expert in this field worked for ideological reasons to get healthcare for kids shut down, paid for by the licence fee - and she complains about ideological capture. Absolutely farcical
Emily Maitlis admitting she worked at the bbc to try and get healthcare for trans people shut down
November 11, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Emily Maitlis not a doctor not trans not an expert in this field worked for ideological reasons to get healthcare for kids shut down, paid for by the licence fee - and she complains about ideological capture. Absolutely farcical
All sounds a bit goose-steppy, sieg-heil-y to me. Little bit arbeit-macht-frei-y.
Remember in the UK it's not:
Transphobia, it's gender critical
Islamaphobia, it's Muslim critical
Racism, it's race critical
Homophobia, it's same sex critical
All dogwhistles used to undermine and gaslight minorities.
Transphobia, it's gender critical
Islamaphobia, it's Muslim critical
Racism, it's race critical
Homophobia, it's same sex critical
All dogwhistles used to undermine and gaslight minorities.
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
All sounds a bit goose-steppy, sieg-heil-y to me. Little bit arbeit-macht-frei-y.
I am expecting the self-styled protectors of women's rights to get on this. That Harry Potter money will come rolling in. Accompanied by the champions in the right wing press. Any time now. Or is it likely that because it involves challenging the wealthy & powerful, that has no chance of happening?
"It is estimated that more than 400 women and girls were abused and exploited within Mohamed Al Fayed’s Harrods enterprise. I am one of them."
This is a survivor's account of the structural failure of British justice when confronted with money and power. A must read ⤵️
This is a survivor's account of the structural failure of British justice when confronted with money and power. A must read ⤵️
When power is untouchable: the legal abyss facing Harrods survivors
Survivors of abuse connected to Mohamed Al Fayed’s Harrods empire are discovering what “no one is above the law” really means
sussexbylines.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I am expecting the self-styled protectors of women's rights to get on this. That Harry Potter money will come rolling in. Accompanied by the champions in the right wing press. Any time now. Or is it likely that because it involves challenging the wealthy & powerful, that has no chance of happening?
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Cyndi Lauper delivered a powerful call to action during her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
"Look at us: We are a community of light. Don't forget that, in case it gets really dark."
Photo by Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for RRHOF
"Look at us: We are a community of light. Don't forget that, in case it gets really dark."
Photo by Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for RRHOF
November 9, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Cyndi Lauper delivered a powerful call to action during her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
"Look at us: We are a community of light. Don't forget that, in case it gets really dark."
Photo by Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for RRHOF
"Look at us: We are a community of light. Don't forget that, in case it gets really dark."
Photo by Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for RRHOF
Foxes Ate My Pants - new indie ban name just dropped, frens.
Jesus fucken Christ. I ordered some undercrackers, lads. Nothing came. No despatch email, no delivery confirmation, nothing.
So today I check tracking online. Evri "delivered" them to my side garden (just chucked randomly).
AND THEN THE FOXES
THE FOXES
(breathe)
ATE
MY
FUCKEN
PANTS
So today I check tracking online. Evri "delivered" them to my side garden (just chucked randomly).
AND THEN THE FOXES
THE FOXES
(breathe)
ATE
MY
FUCKEN
PANTS
November 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Foxes Ate My Pants - new indie ban name just dropped, frens.
A sobering story for Remembrance weekend.
During the summer of 2025 I visited the WW1 battlefields and I made a promise. At every cemetery I visited, I would choose one individual, not known to me, and tell their story. This is the first of those stories.
#WW1 #RemembranceSunday #Military #Genealogy
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#WW1 #RemembranceSunday #Military #Genealogy
chiddicksfamilytree.com/2025/11/08/t...
The Story of Second Lieutenant Clement John Byron, Honourable Artillery Company
One of the unknown soldiers I promised to honour……. During the summer of 2025, I had the privilege of visiting the battlefields of the Western Front to honour and remember three members…
chiddicksfamilytree.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:47 PM
A sobering story for Remembrance weekend.
Absolute banger essay confirmed. No notes.
I havent read such a banger of an essay in a very long time. This is so well-written!
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
lithub.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Absolute banger essay confirmed. No notes.
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Both parties actively endorsed Andrew Cuomo and he STILL couldn't beat a vocally pro-Palestine, pro-trans, socialist, Muslim immigrant. The vindication I feel IS a part of that obvs coz I'm a petty little cunt. But I mostly feel intense joy and relief that another way has been shown to be possible.
November 8, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Both parties actively endorsed Andrew Cuomo and he STILL couldn't beat a vocally pro-Palestine, pro-trans, socialist, Muslim immigrant. The vindication I feel IS a part of that obvs coz I'm a petty little cunt. But I mostly feel intense joy and relief that another way has been shown to be possible.
Horrendous.
Please read this statement by Anne Health.
Trans children are being subjected by Sussex NHS to the physical torture of being forcibly detransitioned.
This is unnecessary cruelty and in my view constitutes torture, violence and child abuse on the part of NHS Sussex.
Trans children are being subjected by Sussex NHS to the physical torture of being forcibly detransitioned.
This is unnecessary cruelty and in my view constitutes torture, violence and child abuse on the part of NHS Sussex.
Anne Health response: NHS Sussex Investigation into WellBN GP Practice - Anne Healthcare
We are deeply concerned by the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s updated Code of Practice which has been sent to Secretary of State, Bridget Philipson, this week.While presented as clarification,...
anne.health
November 8, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Horrendous.
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The narrative of supposedly despicable outsiders seizing women as justification for war goes back to Paris and Helen in the Iliad. Heck, it was understood to be massively destructive even then.
This is what is happening. It is cynical. It is strategic. It is organised. It is well funded.
And we need to pay attention.
The far right - and their cheerleaders, mimics, tribute acts, and handmaidens have identified two presentational frameworks that give them cut-through and traction. 1/7
And we need to pay attention.
The far right - and their cheerleaders, mimics, tribute acts, and handmaidens have identified two presentational frameworks that give them cut-through and traction. 1/7
November 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The narrative of supposedly despicable outsiders seizing women as justification for war goes back to Paris and Helen in the Iliad. Heck, it was understood to be massively destructive even then.
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While the NYT's asks if feminism ruined the workplace, the Washington Post gives us a look into a workplace without feminism
Reporting this story, I heard near universal concern from Heritage staff of discrimination against unmarried women.
Then I obtained a letter to the Heritage board from anonymous staffers that alleged the same thing — and more.
Heritage is aware that alleged behavior could create legal trouble.
Then I obtained a letter to the Heritage board from anonymous staffers that alleged the same thing — and more.
Heritage is aware that alleged behavior could create legal trouble.
November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
While the NYT's asks if feminism ruined the workplace, the Washington Post gives us a look into a workplace without feminism
Excellent.
November 7, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Excellent.
I have no idea what this says. But I can pretend like I do, chat.
Appalling other people in my life with how young I am by knowing Gen Z/Alpha slang.
Sorry bro, I just have that W rizz fr. Peak aura. Full glaze. No cap - you are at best mid. But more like fully cooked. Skibidi L.
Sorry bro, I just have that W rizz fr. Peak aura. Full glaze. No cap - you are at best mid. But more like fully cooked. Skibidi L.
November 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I have no idea what this says. But I can pretend like I do, chat.
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We saw how Irish media reacted to Catherine Connolly winning the presidential election with her campaign 🤯🤦🏾♀️
“Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.”
#spéirghorm #IrishPol #NYC #Áras25
“Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.”
#spéirghorm #IrishPol #NYC #Áras25
The New York Times quickly sending out Douthat to argue that Mamdani’s victory doesn’t really matter is so predictable it borders on self-parody.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.
Opinion | Mamdani’s Victory Is Less Significant Than You Think
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:27 AM
We saw how Irish media reacted to Catherine Connolly winning the presidential election with her campaign 🤯🤦🏾♀️
“Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.”
#spéirghorm #IrishPol #NYC #Áras25
“Remember, folks: Every time the Right wins an election, it’s an undeniable expression of the will of the people. If a lefty wins, it’s just a blip.”
#spéirghorm #IrishPol #NYC #Áras25
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Farage coins in £1000s a month for a few hours "work" yet he thinks the economic woes of the UK are caused by an 18 year old getting a tenner an hour working their arse off in Burger King.
November 4, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Farage coins in £1000s a month for a few hours "work" yet he thinks the economic woes of the UK are caused by an 18 year old getting a tenner an hour working their arse off in Burger King.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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It’s basically Deep Space Nine.
Hello welcome to bluesky. We have every kind of anti-government radical left of center, and also, baseball
November 2, 2025 at 3:54 AM
It’s basically Deep Space Nine.
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It is painfully and astonishingly obvious that to correct course we need a few simple things.
A wealth tax followed by gradual tax rises for the wealthiest.
Nationalisation of industries that should never have been privatised.
Reform of Voting.
Scotland and Wales must decide their own paths too.
A wealth tax followed by gradual tax rises for the wealthiest.
Nationalisation of industries that should never have been privatised.
Reform of Voting.
Scotland and Wales must decide their own paths too.
November 3, 2025 at 7:23 AM
It is painfully and astonishingly obvious that to correct course we need a few simple things.
A wealth tax followed by gradual tax rises for the wealthiest.
Nationalisation of industries that should never have been privatised.
Reform of Voting.
Scotland and Wales must decide their own paths too.
A wealth tax followed by gradual tax rises for the wealthiest.
Nationalisation of industries that should never have been privatised.
Reform of Voting.
Scotland and Wales must decide their own paths too.
"It is their pleasure to open for you, and their satisfaction to close again with the knowledge of a job well done."
I hear they are putting Anthropic's Claude into Excel spreadsheets now.
I hear they are putting Anthropic's Claude into Excel spreadsheets now.
I've been getting back into the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series after many years, and the most relatable part is how everyday objects like doors and elevators have been imbued with artificial intelligence and it just makes them obnoxious and frustrating to use and everyone hates it.
November 3, 2025 at 2:31 AM
"It is their pleasure to open for you, and their satisfaction to close again with the knowledge of a job well done."
I hear they are putting Anthropic's Claude into Excel spreadsheets now.
I hear they are putting Anthropic's Claude into Excel spreadsheets now.
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Today and every day, you can reject the institutionalized cruelty of animal agriculture and choose compassion by going vegan. Not only will you be helping animals, but you’ll be doing something good for the planet and yourself.
November 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Today and every day, you can reject the institutionalized cruelty of animal agriculture and choose compassion by going vegan. Not only will you be helping animals, but you’ll be doing something good for the planet and yourself.
Miss Ellie from Dallas was perhaps what she was best known for.
The wonderful Barbara Bel Geddes was BOTD in 1922 and died in 2005 at the age of 82. Her definitive role was as Midge, James Stewart/Scottie's intelligent, independent ex-girlfriend in Hitchcock's "Vertigo" (1958), but she was equally as good in Max Ophuls' noir "Caught" (1949)
November 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Miss Ellie from Dallas was perhaps what she was best known for.
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Even a big far-right vote couldn’t give the far-right total control, because the Dutch democracy promotes cooperation.
Here in the UK, just one-third of the vote could give Nigel Farage a huge majority of MPs.
Our democracy isn't fit for 21st-century politics. We need Proportional Representation.
Here in the UK, just one-third of the vote could give Nigel Farage a huge majority of MPs.
Our democracy isn't fit for 21st-century politics. We need Proportional Representation.
October 31, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Even a big far-right vote couldn’t give the far-right total control, because the Dutch democracy promotes cooperation.
Here in the UK, just one-third of the vote could give Nigel Farage a huge majority of MPs.
Our democracy isn't fit for 21st-century politics. We need Proportional Representation.
Here in the UK, just one-third of the vote could give Nigel Farage a huge majority of MPs.
Our democracy isn't fit for 21st-century politics. We need Proportional Representation.
That's a half a frigate or destroyer every year! Just so people can ride about improving their health and having good lives. That's great and all, but who is going to do the floating around in the north Atlantic looking for Russian submarines?
IMPORTANT: The Dutch invest €595 million annually on urban biking, resulting in €19 BILLION saved in public health care costs alone. That’s how smart governments do the math on investing in better mobility.
Let’s be clear— it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com
Let’s be clear— it wastes public money to NOT do it.
#CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:35 AM
That's a half a frigate or destroyer every year! Just so people can ride about improving their health and having good lives. That's great and all, but who is going to do the floating around in the north Atlantic looking for Russian submarines?