boothrat
boothrat.bsky.social
boothrat
@boothrat.bsky.social
retired conference interpreter
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Next time someone tells you that train drivers "just push buttons" show them this from the BBC
November 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
@edithmayhall.bsky.social
Much enjoyed Epic of the Earth, read after hearing your talk on 9th October @britishacademy.bsky.social. Next week: environmental justice in respect of ecocide: www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
Ecocide, Human Rights, and Environmental Justice Conference
www.sas.ac.uk
October 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Robert Jenrick and his wiggy puppet
October 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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History repeats. That’s why in Europe we have the ECHR. 🇪🇺
October 4, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Emmanuel Macron a reconnu lundi l'Etat de Palestine au nom de la France depuis la tribune de l'ONU, tentant de renforcer la pression sur Israël en faveur de "la paix", dans le cadre d'un mouvement historique mais à la portée encore avant tout symbolique ⤵️
September 22, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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🔥 A song about Trump’s visit to the UK.

Very few songs are genius. This one is. Those lyrics are killer.

Awesome work @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social
"Put Up Some Fences" - Marsh Family parody of "Walking in Memphis" about Donald Trump UK State Visit
YouTube video by Marsh Family
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September 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Read and weep
September 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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⚠️ BREAKING: The latest #RealDailyBriefing and our PM Sir Keir Starmer.

🙏🏻 The #RealDailyBriefing is BACK. Please share it far and wide using the hashtag #RealDailyBriefing.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2m7o...
BREAKING: The #RealDailyBriefing [4th September 2025] - Larry and Paul
YouTube video by Larry & Paul
www.youtube.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Ooof, that last line, LOL!
Minister LOVES flags!
September 3, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Trump is threatening to send the National Guard into Baltimore.

Where’s Stringer Bell when you need him?
August 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Une enquête a été ouverte mercredi 9 juillet 2025 en France contre le réseau social X, suspecté d’avoir biaisé son algorithme à des fins d’ingérence étrangère, a annoncé le parquet de Paris vendredi 11 juillet 2025
Ingérence étrangère : une enquête ouverte contre X, suspecté d’avoir biaisé son algorithme
Suspecté d’avoir biaisé son algorithme à des fins d’ingérence étrangère, le réseau social X fait l’objet d’une enquête ouverte mercredi 9 juillet par le parquet de Paris, a appris « Ouest-France » dan...
www.ouest-france.fr
July 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Budapest turned out to be a huge success - in spite of Orban’s ban. Queer and non-queer Hungarians turned up massively to defend the freedom and the right to love. Freedom wins if we turn up to fight for it. #BudapestPride
June 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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“This day weighs heavy in the hearts of millions in the UK who knew that leaving the EU would be catastrophic, not just for our economy and living standards, but in validating an ugly wave of populism and nativism which continues to this day."
@pimlicat.bsky.social @bremaininspain.com
June 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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G7 leaders need to respond to the reality that the United States under Donald Trump no longer wishes to work with them on many of the world’s most pressing challenges.
It’s time to rethink the G7
Other western leaders need to respond to the reality that the United States under President Trump no longer wishes to work collaboratively with them on many of the world’s most pressing challenges.
www.chathamhouse.org
June 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Jon Stewart is a legend & the way this show is trying to explain to a mainstream audience the gravity what is happening in the US is amazing. It was both thrilling & terrifying to be part of it. Thank you @TheDailyShow 👏

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG7C...
Carole Cadwalladr - Broligarchs, AI, and a Techno-Authoritarian Surveillance State | The Daily Show
YouTube video by The Daily Show
www.youtube.com
June 3, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Having looked at this post from Alan Regenberg, I could not help feeling that the questions ought to be asked of others who might not be Barnard Employees, so I offer this modified version to be used by anyone to whom it applies.
April 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Select all that apply.
To save Elon Musk time, money and effort, I offer the following questionnaire intended also to save Trump time, money and effort:
April 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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To save Elon Musk time, money and effort, I offer the following questionnaire intended also to save Trump time, money and effort:
April 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Mine with Matt Frei earlier today on the UK's @lbc.co.uk, as Zelensky lands in London for crisis meetings with Starmer and European officials following his bludgeoning at the hands of Trump and Vance.

🎧: audioboom.com/posts/866264...
March 1, 2025 - After Trump bludgeoning, Zelensky lands in London for crisis meetings with Starmer, European leaders
Simon's live update for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on the UK's LBC.
audioboom.com
March 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Executive order to change The Star-Spangled Banner to a minor key in honour of the new State Union 🇺🇸🇷🇺🇧🇾
February 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
@sturdyalex.bsky.social
Reminded me of your writing about your beloved Mama.
youtu.be/LaCP7ss01r8?...
Sanremo 2025 - Simone Cristicchi canta "Quando sarai piccola"
YouTube video by Rai
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February 15, 2025 at 9:49 AM