Wendy Cairns
@branx.bsky.social
UK.Aesthete, Book conservation, Architecture, Literature, Crafts, Politics, Volunteering, Justice, Wildlife Conservation, Dogs, Old Stuff, Military wife, interested in everything.
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So much free speech…
“Sickening and heartbreaking”
Someone who was at the Marge Greene town hall where folks who dissented were arrested/targeted/tased by police — who has voted for both parties — writes about what she saw 👇🏽
Someone who was at the Marge Greene town hall where folks who dissented were arrested/targeted/tased by police — who has voted for both parties — writes about what she saw 👇🏽
April 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
So much free speech…
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He’s having toilet troubles again, isn’t he.
April 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
He’s having toilet troubles again, isn’t he.
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April 9, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Good grief, can we desist with this nonsense. Barring convicted criminals from holding office - especially criminals convicted of abuses of power - is just basic civic sense. The option of not stealing taxpayers' money was right there. www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
Why Marine Le Pen should be allowed to run for president
Punish the offender without also punishing French democracy
www.economist.com
April 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Good grief, can we desist with this nonsense. Barring convicted criminals from holding office - especially criminals convicted of abuses of power - is just basic civic sense. The option of not stealing taxpayers' money was right there. www.economist.com/leaders/2025...
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CARTOON OF THE DAY
March 23, 2025 at 11:19 PM
CARTOON OF THE DAY
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Please welcome PRESIDENT @barackobama.bsky.social to BlueSky,,, working in my Flaverification,,,
the president of the united states stands at a podium
Alt: the president of the united states stands at a podium
media.tenor.com
March 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Please welcome PRESIDENT @barackobama.bsky.social to BlueSky,,, working in my Flaverification,,,
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Stop what you're doing, click play, close your eyes, imagine you're laying on your daybed listening to the wireless, it's 1932.
Relax, empty your mind, forget your troubles, listen to the lyrics.
youtu.be/iBGDg9w5AtI?...
Relax, empty your mind, forget your troubles, listen to the lyrics.
youtu.be/iBGDg9w5AtI?...
"As Time Goes By" (Binnie Hale, 1932)
YouTube video by RReady555
youtu.be
March 23, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Stop what you're doing, click play, close your eyes, imagine you're laying on your daybed listening to the wireless, it's 1932.
Relax, empty your mind, forget your troubles, listen to the lyrics.
youtu.be/iBGDg9w5AtI?...
Relax, empty your mind, forget your troubles, listen to the lyrics.
youtu.be/iBGDg9w5AtI?...
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Members of the Achille Serre Ltd's Private Fire Brigade, London 1920s.
These are some cool ladies.
Although I generally prefer to be rescued by a dashing fireman who looks like (or is) Henry Cavill, I'd make an exception for these dashing dames.
These are some cool ladies.
Although I generally prefer to be rescued by a dashing fireman who looks like (or is) Henry Cavill, I'd make an exception for these dashing dames.
March 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Members of the Achille Serre Ltd's Private Fire Brigade, London 1920s.
These are some cool ladies.
Although I generally prefer to be rescued by a dashing fireman who looks like (or is) Henry Cavill, I'd make an exception for these dashing dames.
These are some cool ladies.
Although I generally prefer to be rescued by a dashing fireman who looks like (or is) Henry Cavill, I'd make an exception for these dashing dames.
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WTF is he talking about and who TF does he think he is?
Christ these people are out of control. America has completely lost its mind. And absolutely smashed its reputation into the dirt. What repulsively ignorant, arrogant fools.
Christ these people are out of control. America has completely lost its mind. And absolutely smashed its reputation into the dirt. What repulsively ignorant, arrogant fools.
March 23, 2025 at 9:53 PM
WTF is he talking about and who TF does he think he is?
Christ these people are out of control. America has completely lost its mind. And absolutely smashed its reputation into the dirt. What repulsively ignorant, arrogant fools.
Christ these people are out of control. America has completely lost its mind. And absolutely smashed its reputation into the dirt. What repulsively ignorant, arrogant fools.
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Xavier transitioned and became Vivian Jenna Wilson. She is alive and well and lives in Japan.
No loving parent would ever write such a disgusting thing as this, and it speaks volumes.
No loving parent would ever write such a disgusting thing as this, and it speaks volumes.
March 23, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Xavier transitioned and became Vivian Jenna Wilson. She is alive and well and lives in Japan.
No loving parent would ever write such a disgusting thing as this, and it speaks volumes.
No loving parent would ever write such a disgusting thing as this, and it speaks volumes.
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All the taxes Labour have raised are targeted at wealthy people. And we have had endless screaming from the media about every single one of those taxes - DAILY articles on how IHT for farmers will end the "family farm", how VAT on private school fees really affect "ordinary" people...
March 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
All the taxes Labour have raised are targeted at wealthy people. And we have had endless screaming from the media about every single one of those taxes - DAILY articles on how IHT for farmers will end the "family farm", how VAT on private school fees really affect "ordinary" people...
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World’s worst parent and it’s a high bar.
March 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
World’s worst parent and it’s a high bar.
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The government is doubling the funding for councils for family services to £500m in the next year.
The aim is to start the restoration of family and parenting support to help vulnerable children.
New guidance on expectations for the services has been issued.
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
The aim is to start the restoration of family and parenting support to help vulnerable children.
New guidance on expectations for the services has been issued.
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
Councils backed with over £500m to restore family services
Funding for preventive services doubled to over half a billion pounds to drive restoration in family and parenting support across every English council.
www.gov.uk
March 20, 2025 at 6:31 AM
The government is doubling the funding for councils for family services to £500m in the next year.
The aim is to start the restoration of family and parenting support to help vulnerable children.
New guidance on expectations for the services has been issued.
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
The aim is to start the restoration of family and parenting support to help vulnerable children.
New guidance on expectations for the services has been issued.
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www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Mark Carney is on Bluesky
I had an excellent call with President von der Leyen about the road ahead for Canada-E.U. trade.
Canada and Europe are strong, reliable partners. In a shifting global economy, that matters more than ever. We’re ready to secure new transatlantic business opportunities together.
Canada and Europe are strong, reliable partners. In a shifting global economy, that matters more than ever. We’re ready to secure new transatlantic business opportunities together.
March 16, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Mark Carney is on Bluesky
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Larry the #Downingstreet #cat deigned to have a audience with #Zelensky earlier in the week but seems he had business elsewhere and didn't stay long. #caturday #blueskycat
March 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Larry the #Downingstreet #cat deigned to have a audience with #Zelensky earlier in the week but seems he had business elsewhere and didn't stay long. #caturday #blueskycat
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It certainly feels like the UK government is doing the rounds speaking with every major ally.
Next on the list was Australia today, where PM Starmer spoke with PM Albanese this morning.
The UK welcomed the commitment from Australia to be consider being part of the Coalition of the Willing.
Next on the list was Australia today, where PM Starmer spoke with PM Albanese this morning.
The UK welcomed the commitment from Australia to be consider being part of the Coalition of the Willing.
PM call with Prime Minister Albanese of Australia: 8 March 2025
The Prime Minister spoke to the Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, this morning.
www.gov.uk
March 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It certainly feels like the UK government is doing the rounds speaking with every major ally.
Next on the list was Australia today, where PM Starmer spoke with PM Albanese this morning.
The UK welcomed the commitment from Australia to be consider being part of the Coalition of the Willing.
Next on the list was Australia today, where PM Starmer spoke with PM Albanese this morning.
The UK welcomed the commitment from Australia to be consider being part of the Coalition of the Willing.
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Also, true story
March 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Also, true story
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What a wonderful idea…👇
Let’s. Do. This. ✨
Let’s. Do. This. ✨
March 7, 2025 at 9:25 PM
What a wonderful idea…👇
Let’s. Do. This. ✨
Let’s. Do. This. ✨
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This is really good progress on public electric vehicle charging points.
The government announcem £40m for 16,000 new charging points in the Midlands.
To put in to perspective, we have 74k with 10k in the midlands and 20k were added last year. So this plan is a significant increase in the region.
The government announcem £40m for 16,000 new charging points in the Midlands.
To put in to perspective, we have 74k with 10k in the midlands and 20k were added last year. So this plan is a significant increase in the region.
Electric boost: over 16,000 electric vehicle chargers on the way for the Midlands
New chargepoints will power growth, cut emissions and improve lives in the Midlands and beyond.
www.gov.uk
March 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This is really good progress on public electric vehicle charging points.
The government announcem £40m for 16,000 new charging points in the Midlands.
To put in to perspective, we have 74k with 10k in the midlands and 20k were added last year. So this plan is a significant increase in the region.
The government announcem £40m for 16,000 new charging points in the Midlands.
To put in to perspective, we have 74k with 10k in the midlands and 20k were added last year. So this plan is a significant increase in the region.
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Why is Richard Tice so keen to rubbish @adrianramsay.bsky.social's proposal to tax extreme wealth?
Let's just say he has an estimated net worth of £40m. And has made extensive use of an offshore trust in Jersey, a notorious centre of tax avoidance.
What a public-spirited patriot!
#bbcqt
Let's just say he has an estimated net worth of £40m. And has made extensive use of an offshore trust in Jersey, a notorious centre of tax avoidance.
What a public-spirited patriot!
#bbcqt
March 6, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Why is Richard Tice so keen to rubbish @adrianramsay.bsky.social's proposal to tax extreme wealth?
Let's just say he has an estimated net worth of £40m. And has made extensive use of an offshore trust in Jersey, a notorious centre of tax avoidance.
What a public-spirited patriot!
#bbcqt
Let's just say he has an estimated net worth of £40m. And has made extensive use of an offshore trust in Jersey, a notorious centre of tax avoidance.
What a public-spirited patriot!
#bbcqt
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Hundreds of law enforcement officials cheer for James Dennehy as he leaves the FBI New York HQ for the final time.
Dennehy was forced to retire as head of the FBI NY division by the Trump Administration after he told colleagues to refuse to disclose the names of agents who worked on J6 cases.
Dennehy was forced to retire as head of the FBI NY division by the Trump Administration after he told colleagues to refuse to disclose the names of agents who worked on J6 cases.
March 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Hundreds of law enforcement officials cheer for James Dennehy as he leaves the FBI New York HQ for the final time.
Dennehy was forced to retire as head of the FBI NY division by the Trump Administration after he told colleagues to refuse to disclose the names of agents who worked on J6 cases.
Dennehy was forced to retire as head of the FBI NY division by the Trump Administration after he told colleagues to refuse to disclose the names of agents who worked on J6 cases.