Brian L Johnson
@brianlj24.bsky.social
Retired, hat wearer. Continuing reader. On my second life and loving it. UK
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I'm going to have to redo my banner photo 'cos I've just acquired a missing book from my Joan Butler collection - "Sun Spots" published in 1942.
So, it's 35 down and only 7 to go!
I'm going to have to redo my banner photo 'cos I've just acquired a missing book from my Joan Butler collection - "Sun Spots" published in 1942.
So, it's 35 down and only 7 to go!
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Damn right!
I'm hearing criticisms of the end to the two child limit, because it was done just to mollify Labour backbenchers, at a cost of £billions.
I remember another govt delivering a referendum on EU membership, just to mollify restive backbenchers. That's costing way, way more... A little perspective?
I remember another govt delivering a referendum on EU membership, just to mollify restive backbenchers. That's costing way, way more... A little perspective?
November 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Damn right!
It's galloped past 55,000 and heading towards 100,000 and a debate in parliament.
🚨WOW! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 47,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 50,000 tonight. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
It's galloped past 55,000 and heading towards 100,000 and a debate in parliament.
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It’s astonishing that Nigel Farage hasn’t been forced to resign as an MP and as leader of Reform - any other MP or party leader would have been hounded out by all of this evidence of racism and antisemitism, so why is he still in post…?
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November 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It’s astonishing that Nigel Farage hasn’t been forced to resign as an MP and as leader of Reform - any other MP or party leader would have been hounded out by all of this evidence of racism and antisemitism, so why is he still in post…?
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- He stopped the policy of encouraging flu immunization in Louisiana
- Delayed reporting on a pertussis outbreak that killed two children in Louisiana.
-Promoted false information on covid vaccine harms.
He is now number 2 at CDC.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
- Delayed reporting on a pertussis outbreak that killed two children in Louisiana.
-Promoted false information on covid vaccine harms.
He is now number 2 at CDC.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Controversial Louisiana surgeon general tapped for CDC leadership role
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham has spoken against Covid shots and ended mass vaccination campaigns. Now he's in a position to make national health decisions.
www.nbcnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
- He stopped the policy of encouraging flu immunization in Louisiana
- Delayed reporting on a pertussis outbreak that killed two children in Louisiana.
-Promoted false information on covid vaccine harms.
He is now number 2 at CDC.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
- Delayed reporting on a pertussis outbreak that killed two children in Louisiana.
-Promoted false information on covid vaccine harms.
He is now number 2 at CDC.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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There is NO FUCKING EXCUSE for this to be happening.
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
A third infant has died in Kentucky, KYDPH adds:
“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”
s3.amazonaws.com/nursing-netw...
“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”
s3.amazonaws.com/nursing-netw...
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
There is NO FUCKING EXCUSE for this to be happening.
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
I had a baby die in my arms of pertussis some fifty years ago. It was a HORRIBLE death. But my fellow nurses said to me, "It's almost stamped out now, they're all getting the shots, we won't be seeing this again."
HOW THE FUCK ARE WE HERE. 😡
We wanted to use some white-topped drawing pins to hang up our snowflake decorations.
I said, "I think I bought some of those a while ago. Let me look..."
We looked in the Drawer which has Things To Attach Things To Other Things.
"Bingo! We've got loads left!"
I said, "I think I bought some of those a while ago. Let me look..."
We looked in the Drawer which has Things To Attach Things To Other Things.
"Bingo! We've got loads left!"
November 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
We wanted to use some white-topped drawing pins to hang up our snowflake decorations.
I said, "I think I bought some of those a while ago. Let me look..."
We looked in the Drawer which has Things To Attach Things To Other Things.
"Bingo! We've got loads left!"
I said, "I think I bought some of those a while ago. Let me look..."
We looked in the Drawer which has Things To Attach Things To Other Things.
"Bingo! We've got loads left!"
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It's not even primarily about that, doing the right thing isn't all about rapidly changing economics. It's also about making a positive case for immigration, not putting peaceful protestors in prison, not treating refugees like shit...
November 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
It's not even primarily about that, doing the right thing isn't all about rapidly changing economics. It's also about making a positive case for immigration, not putting peaceful protestors in prison, not treating refugees like shit...
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This is going to be a huge event and you'll be in good company!!! 💥💥💥
November 20, 2025 at 12:50 AM
This is going to be a huge event and you'll be in good company!!! 💥💥💥
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The Shine region of the moon, to be precise.
November 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The Shine region of the moon, to be precise.
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Russia's ambassador to the UK, Yakovenko, boasted about Brexit to another diplomat:
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Russia's ambassador to the UK, Yakovenko, boasted about Brexit to another diplomat:
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
“We have crushed the British to the ground. They are on their knees and will not rise for a very long time”
Today, Farage’s close ally, leader of Reform in Wales, was sentenced to 10yrs for taking bribes from Russia.
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Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
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Here’s my, I like to think, rather timely petition on the matter, if you're interested, Sarah.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Here’s my, I like to think, rather timely petition on the matter, if you're interested, Sarah.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
I agree. It's a delightful post.
This is delightful. And yes the layout is infuriating.
Gift link, Lovely article, nice pics, INTENSELY ANNOYING layout, at least for me. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
November 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I agree. It's a delightful post.
But the moment someone is actually charged, their lawyers can ask for all the files as disclosure. And that overrides the 'Sorry, active investigation' call.
Right on cue, Trump orders a new DOJ investigation into Democrats’ ties to Epstein. Bondi announces a probe aimed at Clinton, Summers, Hoffman, and others on the left. No matching, broad sweep of Trump allies or GOP donors. But now DOJ can say, “Sorry, active investigation, can’t release that yet.”
November 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
But the moment someone is actually charged, their lawyers can ask for all the files as disclosure. And that overrides the 'Sorry, active investigation' call.
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Buckle up because this is gonna be a long one.
The Epstein files didn’t magically become “ready.” The politics did. For years: delay, deny, distract. Then overnight: “We have nothing to hide, release the files.” Sure. Let’s talk about the excuses, the loopholes, and who’s being invesigated.
The Epstein files didn’t magically become “ready.” The politics did. For years: delay, deny, distract. Then overnight: “We have nothing to hide, release the files.” Sure. Let’s talk about the excuses, the loopholes, and who’s being invesigated.
November 20, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Buckle up because this is gonna be a long one.
The Epstein files didn’t magically become “ready.” The politics did. For years: delay, deny, distract. Then overnight: “We have nothing to hide, release the files.” Sure. Let’s talk about the excuses, the loopholes, and who’s being invesigated.
The Epstein files didn’t magically become “ready.” The politics did. For years: delay, deny, distract. Then overnight: “We have nothing to hide, release the files.” Sure. Let’s talk about the excuses, the loopholes, and who’s being invesigated.
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Polio is a complete and utter bastard, vaccinations are extraordinarily successful, do not let lying grifters tell you otherwise. (fin)
November 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Polio is a complete and utter bastard, vaccinations are extraordinarily successful, do not let lying grifters tell you otherwise. (fin)
Awarding Saudi 'non-NATO ally' status?
Suck, Trump, suck.
Suck, Trump, suck.
Trump treats Saudi crown prince to lavish White House dinner
Trump treats Saudi crown prince to lavish White House dinner
Trump treats Saudi crown prince to lavish White House dinner
www.independent.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Awarding Saudi 'non-NATO ally' status?
Suck, Trump, suck.
Suck, Trump, suck.
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Hi! Would you like some of my lovely Christmas cards?
I still have a small number of packs available and sending out a couple of times a week.
You can find them here:
ko-fi.com/s/1af2e209ad
I still have a small number of packs available and sending out a couple of times a week.
You can find them here:
ko-fi.com/s/1af2e209ad
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hi! Would you like some of my lovely Christmas cards?
I still have a small number of packs available and sending out a couple of times a week.
You can find them here:
ko-fi.com/s/1af2e209ad
I still have a small number of packs available and sending out a couple of times a week.
You can find them here:
ko-fi.com/s/1af2e209ad
Too right! Placing people under permanent supervision/examination doesn't give them the certainty/stability they need to develop into rounded members of society
It’s vital that once asylum seekers are granted refugee status, they are able to build their lives with certainty about their future, and a sense of welcome. We have a long proud history of supporting asylum seekers in this country. We should seek to uphold that.
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Too right! Placing people under permanent supervision/examination doesn't give them the certainty/stability they need to develop into rounded members of society
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What James Comer's Oversight Committee had to say about Joe Biden's use of an autopen vs. what it had to say about a tranche of 20,000 emails including ones that directly tie Trump to Epstein's activities.
1-3: Autopen
4: Epstein
1-3: Autopen
4: Epstein
November 12, 2025 at 4:06 PM
What James Comer's Oversight Committee had to say about Joe Biden's use of an autopen vs. what it had to say about a tranche of 20,000 emails including ones that directly tie Trump to Epstein's activities.
1-3: Autopen
4: Epstein
1-3: Autopen
4: Epstein
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BBC has a case against Trump. WhiteHouse Chief Press Officer called the BBC ‘100% fake news.’ Which is defamatory and untrue.
Trump says he will sue BBC for between $1 billion and $5 billion despite apology www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Trump says he will sue BBC for at least $1bn over Panorama edit
The US president told reporters on Air Force One that he will take legal action against the broadcaster and will call Sir Keir Starmer over the weekend.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
BBC has a case against Trump. WhiteHouse Chief Press Officer called the BBC ‘100% fake news.’ Which is defamatory and untrue.
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Sybil Andrews,
The Gale (1930)
Linocut, Art Deco style print from the Modernist Printmaker
#ReframingWomenPrintmakers
The Gale (1930)
Linocut, Art Deco style print from the Modernist Printmaker
#ReframingWomenPrintmakers
September 28, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Sybil Andrews,
The Gale (1930)
Linocut, Art Deco style print from the Modernist Printmaker
#ReframingWomenPrintmakers
The Gale (1930)
Linocut, Art Deco style print from the Modernist Printmaker
#ReframingWomenPrintmakers