Brian Corney
@brian-corney.bsky.social
Archaeologist, Bristol City FC supporter, Green Party member, Republican, pro European
Here in lies the problem. Farage is by any measure a duplicitous character, unworthy of public respect, steeped in a Machiavellian conspiracy but none of this cuts through with his base. They do not want heed the evidence preferring to drown the voice of true patriots in a deluge of blind adulation
November 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Here in lies the problem. Farage is by any measure a duplicitous character, unworthy of public respect, steeped in a Machiavellian conspiracy but none of this cuts through with his base. They do not want heed the evidence preferring to drown the voice of true patriots in a deluge of blind adulation
Just finished binge watching BBC's Civilisations, Rise and Fall and I intend to watch it again. Great, compulsory viewing for all. And if you need a further recommendation: The Daily Torygraph hates it.
November 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Just finished binge watching BBC's Civilisations, Rise and Fall and I intend to watch it again. Great, compulsory viewing for all. And if you need a further recommendation: The Daily Torygraph hates it.
I love my hedgehogs but I wish they would settle down for the winter
November 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I love my hedgehogs but I wish they would settle down for the winter
The Brexit (oven ready) Deal was a disgrace David Frost. Shame on those who produced. Maybe you might like to say sorry and resign from the HoL
November 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The Brexit (oven ready) Deal was a disgrace David Frost. Shame on those who produced. Maybe you might like to say sorry and resign from the HoL
Wow! Scotland. How did Scottish A & E cope. They must have been swamped with cardiac arrest cases.
As an England fan may I offer my congratulations. You will be my 2nd favourite team in the World Cup.
As an England fan may I offer my congratulations. You will be my 2nd favourite team in the World Cup.
November 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Wow! Scotland. How did Scottish A & E cope. They must have been swamped with cardiac arrest cases.
As an England fan may I offer my congratulations. You will be my 2nd favourite team in the World Cup.
As an England fan may I offer my congratulations. You will be my 2nd favourite team in the World Cup.
So pleased to hear that the hero of the LNER train stabbings has left hospital. Sincerely hope Samir (Sam) Zitouni has a full and speedy recovery.
November 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
So pleased to hear that the hero of the LNER train stabbings has left hospital. Sincerely hope Samir (Sam) Zitouni has a full and speedy recovery.
The Green Wave continues to relentlessly roll in. Great result in Long Ashton council by-election
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 AM
The Green Wave continues to relentlessly roll in. Great result in Long Ashton council by-election
Why does the right attract British people of colour.? Zia Yusuf is another. Do they embrace racist bigotry because they think it will ingratiate the "British" elite and earn them acceptance? They are wrong. They are used to mask the racism but will be dropped in heartbeat when the time is right.
November 16, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Why does the right attract British people of colour.? Zia Yusuf is another. Do they embrace racist bigotry because they think it will ingratiate the "British" elite and earn them acceptance? They are wrong. They are used to mask the racism but will be dropped in heartbeat when the time is right.
And then one day you find ten years have got behind you
No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun
A timely reminder in this weeks Private Eye. Pink Floyd are 60 yrs old
No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun
A timely reminder in this weeks Private Eye. Pink Floyd are 60 yrs old
November 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
And then one day you find ten years have got behind you
No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun
A timely reminder in this weeks Private Eye. Pink Floyd are 60 yrs old
No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun
A timely reminder in this weeks Private Eye. Pink Floyd are 60 yrs old
Six water companies have been blocked from paying bonuses to bosses over serious pollution incidents and other performance issues. A further £2.4m of performance-related executive pay was not required to be blocked, but should not be funded by customers. It's a start.
November 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Six water companies have been blocked from paying bonuses to bosses over serious pollution incidents and other performance issues. A further £2.4m of performance-related executive pay was not required to be blocked, but should not be funded by customers. It's a start.
As it should be. Never let this faux patriot raise the matter again.
October 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM
As it should be. Never let this faux patriot raise the matter again.
Saddened to hear about the passing of Prue Scales. Only knew her through her television persona but she always struck me as a warm and caring person, not at all like Sybil ; "she can kill a man at 10 paces with one blow off her tongue." A fine and talented actor.
October 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Saddened to hear about the passing of Prue Scales. Only knew her through her television persona but she always struck me as a warm and caring person, not at all like Sybil ; "she can kill a man at 10 paces with one blow off her tongue." A fine and talented actor.
Stephen Colbert, a truly lovely man leading the fight against Trump and MAGA. If anyone should be dining with the King today, it is him. Everything Trump can never be.
September 17, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Stephen Colbert, a truly lovely man leading the fight against Trump and MAGA. If anyone should be dining with the King today, it is him. Everything Trump can never be.
Proud to British Even Prouder to be a Bristolian
But on two main streets in Bedminster and Ashton Gate - Luckwell Road and Duckmoor Road and nearby West Street, the flags sparked some controversy, with some local residents living on those streets saying they didn’t want them there.
But on two main streets in Bedminster and Ashton Gate - Luckwell Road and Duckmoor Road and nearby West Street, the flags sparked some controversy, with some local residents living on those streets saying they didn’t want them there.
September 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Proud to British Even Prouder to be a Bristolian
But on two main streets in Bedminster and Ashton Gate - Luckwell Road and Duckmoor Road and nearby West Street, the flags sparked some controversy, with some local residents living on those streets saying they didn’t want them there.
But on two main streets in Bedminster and Ashton Gate - Luckwell Road and Duckmoor Road and nearby West Street, the flags sparked some controversy, with some local residents living on those streets saying they didn’t want them there.
As Farage and Co stir up hatred and anger with lies and falsehoods, I am reminded of the words of Steve Biko:
The most powerful weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the minds of the oppressed.
The most powerful weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the minds of the oppressed.
September 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
As Farage and Co stir up hatred and anger with lies and falsehoods, I am reminded of the words of Steve Biko:
The most powerful weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the minds of the oppressed.
The most powerful weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the minds of the oppressed.
History always repeats itself. Mac carton 2008. Not safe to go on the streets
August 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
History always repeats itself. Mac carton 2008. Not safe to go on the streets
Strange how attached one can become to a fictional TV character but to hear of the passing of Loretta Swit is so sad. Obviously never knew her personally or knew anything about her beyond her Hot Lips Houlihan persona in that iconic TV series M.A.S.H. best US sitcom ever.
May 31, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Strange how attached one can become to a fictional TV character but to hear of the passing of Loretta Swit is so sad. Obviously never knew her personally or knew anything about her beyond her Hot Lips Houlihan persona in that iconic TV series M.A.S.H. best US sitcom ever.
Ready to march again. Cancel Brexit.
May 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Ready to march again. Cancel Brexit.
Currently Listening to Thin Lizzy "Live and Dangerous."
What a great live band they were and what fantastic front man Phil Lynott was. One of a kind
What a great live band they were and what fantastic front man Phil Lynott was. One of a kind
May 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Currently Listening to Thin Lizzy "Live and Dangerous."
What a great live band they were and what fantastic front man Phil Lynott was. One of a kind
What a great live band they were and what fantastic front man Phil Lynott was. One of a kind
With the local elections approaching I resurrect this Private Eye cartoon as a timely reminder of what Reform UK represent.
April 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
With the local elections approaching I resurrect this Private Eye cartoon as a timely reminder of what Reform UK represent.
By saving BSC Scunthorpe the government can ensure the survival of well paid jobs. The money will circulate back in the form of workers spending and taxation. The alternative will result in more benefits and further spiralling decline.
April 12, 2025 at 10:37 AM
By saving BSC Scunthorpe the government can ensure the survival of well paid jobs. The money will circulate back in the form of workers spending and taxation. The alternative will result in more benefits and further spiralling decline.
Given the recent experience of Russia and now Trump, it should be evident that commodities from foreign powers, essential to national security, are not be relied on. It is a no brainer that the government should nationalise British Steel Scunthorpe, not as a short term project but one with a future
April 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Given the recent experience of Russia and now Trump, it should be evident that commodities from foreign powers, essential to national security, are not be relied on. It is a no brainer that the government should nationalise British Steel Scunthorpe, not as a short term project but one with a future
Am I alone in suspecting this woman, Karoline Leavitt is suffering from Stockholm Syndrome?
April 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Am I alone in suspecting this woman, Karoline Leavitt is suffering from Stockholm Syndrome?
When you've got an itch then to hell with dignity. Just scratch baby scratch
April 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
When you've got an itch then to hell with dignity. Just scratch baby scratch
King Charles preparing to throw a sicky in final effort not to meet Trump after Starmer rejects his offer of stand in
March 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
King Charles preparing to throw a sicky in final effort not to meet Trump after Starmer rejects his offer of stand in