Colin Mackay
@cjmackay.bsky.social
Don't say much but when I do it's possibly laced with nonsense.
Sound monkey for the pictures https://www.instagram.com/colinmksound/
https://on.soundcloud.com/pGu5Y
Instagram.com/tenementveg (now up the spùt)
Hebridean emigrant, Southside weej immigrant.
Sound monkey for the pictures https://www.instagram.com/colinmksound/
https://on.soundcloud.com/pGu5Y
Instagram.com/tenementveg (now up the spùt)
Hebridean emigrant, Southside weej immigrant.
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Mikhail Abakumov (Soviet Russian, 1948-2010). Morning dew (2004, painting).
December 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Mikhail Abakumov (Soviet Russian, 1948-2010). Morning dew (2004, painting).
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I'm sorry, as much as I am enjoying this spat, how can you take seriously someone who spent 100s of millions of dollars electing Trump, then went to work for Trump, left government just days ago praising Trump, and is now calling for Trump's impeachment.
Just unserious people.
Just unserious people.
June 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I'm sorry, as much as I am enjoying this spat, how can you take seriously someone who spent 100s of millions of dollars electing Trump, then went to work for Trump, left government just days ago praising Trump, and is now calling for Trump's impeachment.
Just unserious people.
Just unserious people.
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Beneath all the propaganda, all the nice words about human rights and equality and international law, this is it. This is the material manifestation of Western values.
May 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Beneath all the propaganda, all the nice words about human rights and equality and international law, this is it. This is the material manifestation of Western values.
Sorry, I've said it before and will say it again. The Tories were the safer option, this labour party is horrendously bad and will usher in Farage and co quicker than the Tories. You know what you get with Tories so you can at least plan around it. Labour lies to your face again, again and again.
Austerity 2.0 while the mega-rich get away with it. Again.
Starmer is not on your side. Never had been. Never will be.
Starmer is not on your side. Never had been. Never will be.
Tax cut for Musk, Bezos and other tech billionaires on the table, Starmer confirms
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April 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Sorry, I've said it before and will say it again. The Tories were the safer option, this labour party is horrendously bad and will usher in Farage and co quicker than the Tories. You know what you get with Tories so you can at least plan around it. Labour lies to your face again, again and again.
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The two most powerful Republican politicians in America - the president and co-president of the United States - are publicly praising and defending and excusing the crimes of a far-right foreign politician who leads a party founded by a Holocaust-denying neo-Nazi.
We are in a very, very dark place.
We are in a very, very dark place.
April 4, 2025 at 5:37 AM
The two most powerful Republican politicians in America - the president and co-president of the United States - are publicly praising and defending and excusing the crimes of a far-right foreign politician who leads a party founded by a Holocaust-denying neo-Nazi.
We are in a very, very dark place.
We are in a very, very dark place.
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When some random incel on the internet tells you that taxing billionaires and seizing their assets ‘can’t be done’ ‘will never work’ etc they are conflating this general issue with the personal one of them getting laid.
March 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
When some random incel on the internet tells you that taxing billionaires and seizing their assets ‘can’t be done’ ‘will never work’ etc they are conflating this general issue with the personal one of them getting laid.
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Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement either doesn’t add up, or it reveals a deeply dangerous economic policy, and it may do both.
youtu.be/kdtKbjtIp4s?...
youtu.be/kdtKbjtIp4s?...
Rachel Reeves’ figures in the Spring Statement don‘t stack up – and are very scary
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
March 27, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement either doesn’t add up, or it reveals a deeply dangerous economic policy, and it may do both.
youtu.be/kdtKbjtIp4s?...
youtu.be/kdtKbjtIp4s?...
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Is the City really stopping Rachel Reeves from doing what Labour wants, or is she just using it as a convenient excuse for her neoliberal austerity?
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/03...
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/03...
Is Rachel Reeves constrained by the City?
Is the City really stopping Rachel Reeves from doing what Labour wants, or is she just using it as a convenient excuse for her neoliberal austerity?
This is the audio version:
This is the transc...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
March 26, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Is the City really stopping Rachel Reeves from doing what Labour wants, or is she just using it as a convenient excuse for her neoliberal austerity?
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/03...
www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/03...
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Israel just committed *the largest child massacre in its history*, according to Haaretz. Two hundred Palestinian children murdered in a single day, with direct support from the US and UK, and zero outrage from Western media. What stage of barbarism is this...
March 23, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Israel just committed *the largest child massacre in its history*, according to Haaretz. Two hundred Palestinian children murdered in a single day, with direct support from the US and UK, and zero outrage from Western media. What stage of barbarism is this...
Superbly written and completely correct by @nesrinemalik.bsky.social. What I don't understand though is a British left leaning commentariat that demanded we vote labour but are now dumbfounded that labour are doing exactly what you'd expect neoliberal politicians to do now they are in power.
Brilliant column by @nesrinemalik.bsky.social, which everyone in the UK should read. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Many said the Starmer era would be just Tory-lite – now it’s worse than that. Time to stop the pretence
He’ll be radical, the PM’s allies claimed. Well, look now, as the poor are targeted and ministers boast of wearing Tory clothes better than the Tories, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
www.theguardian.com
March 17, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Superbly written and completely correct by @nesrinemalik.bsky.social. What I don't understand though is a British left leaning commentariat that demanded we vote labour but are now dumbfounded that labour are doing exactly what you'd expect neoliberal politicians to do now they are in power.
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Art Workers for Palestine Scotland Open Letter to Glasgow Film has now been supported by over 500 filmmakers, actors, public figures, audience members, GFT members, GFT workers – including the Unite Hospitality branch at GFT bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/02/17/a...
Art Workers for Palestine Scotland Open Letter to Glasgow Film
Art Workers for Palestine Scotland initiated an open letter calling on Glasgow Film to heed the call of Palestinians and boycott Israel through adhering to BDS and endorsing PACBI. The letter has n…
bellacaledonia.org.uk
February 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Art Workers for Palestine Scotland Open Letter to Glasgow Film has now been supported by over 500 filmmakers, actors, public figures, audience members, GFT members, GFT workers – including the Unite Hospitality branch at GFT bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/02/17/a...
Well said @georgemonbiot.bsky.social. Although he and others did tell us to vote labour and all of this was easily predictable a year ago. Our democracy is broken, we shouldn't spend any more energy cheerleading the toxic centre as an alternative to the far right. Both end up with the same outcomes.
George Monibot, "We have a Chancellor and. Prime Minister who seem to have no vision at all, except this thing called growth, GDP growth"
"GDP should not be used as a measure of national welfare" #BBCQT
"GDP should not be used as a measure of national welfare" #BBCQT
February 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Well said @georgemonbiot.bsky.social. Although he and others did tell us to vote labour and all of this was easily predictable a year ago. Our democracy is broken, we shouldn't spend any more energy cheerleading the toxic centre as an alternative to the far right. Both end up with the same outcomes.
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Scottish Government subsidies went to billionaires, politicians, and corporations — including the Duke of Buccleuch, a Scots MP, House of Lords peers, a former Daily Mail chief, and Brewdog.
Find out more:
theferret.scot/polit...
Find out more:
theferret.scot/polit...
February 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Scottish Government subsidies went to billionaires, politicians, and corporations — including the Duke of Buccleuch, a Scots MP, House of Lords peers, a former Daily Mail chief, and Brewdog.
Find out more:
theferret.scot/polit...
Find out more:
theferret.scot/polit...
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Rosebank oilfield decision ruled unlawful by Edinburgh court
Rosebank oilfield decision ruled unlawful by Edinburgh court
Court of session says UK government go-ahead for Rosebank and Jackdaw permits does not take into account carbon emissions
The decision to greenlight a giant new oilfield off Shetland has been ruled unlawful by the courts in a major win for environmental…
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Rosebank oilfield decision ruled unlawful by Edinburgh court
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Over on the other place, Musk is losing it, in all caps, sounding like a far right commenter on a neo-Nazi message board.
He’s gone full Islamophobe too.
Dangerous times.
He’s gone full Islamophobe too.
Dangerous times.
January 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Over on the other place, Musk is losing it, in all caps, sounding like a far right commenter on a neo-Nazi message board.
He’s gone full Islamophobe too.
Dangerous times.
He’s gone full Islamophobe too.
Dangerous times.
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In 2025 our love for this world has to become more ferocious.
We cannot bottle up our righteous fury at forces who are knowing setting the world on fire and actually *want* it to burn because they think they will be safe.
Whether in their palaces in the sky or their palaces down here on earth.
We cannot bottle up our righteous fury at forces who are knowing setting the world on fire and actually *want* it to burn because they think they will be safe.
Whether in their palaces in the sky or their palaces down here on earth.
December 31, 2024 at 11:07 PM
In 2025 our love for this world has to become more ferocious.
We cannot bottle up our righteous fury at forces who are knowing setting the world on fire and actually *want* it to burn because they think they will be safe.
Whether in their palaces in the sky or their palaces down here on earth.
We cannot bottle up our righteous fury at forces who are knowing setting the world on fire and actually *want* it to burn because they think they will be safe.
Whether in their palaces in the sky or their palaces down here on earth.
Well, the #bird film is fantastic. Not sure why I was put off watching it before, thought it might have been popular off the back of Keoghan's recent spotlight but it is far from it. It's very Ken Loach but all the better for it. Acting superb, especially the main, natural and unforced.
December 28, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Well, the #bird film is fantastic. Not sure why I was put off watching it before, thought it might have been popular off the back of Keoghan's recent spotlight but it is far from it. It's very Ken Loach but all the better for it. Acting superb, especially the main, natural and unforced.
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Nethanyahu is some fucking prick for making me agree with Simon Harris
Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris called Israel’s decision to close its embassy in Dublin part of Israel’s “diplomacy of distraction,” intended to deflect attention from “what Netanyahu is doing to the innocent children of Gaza.” He said Ireland remains committed to human rights and int’l law.
December 16, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Nethanyahu is some fucking prick for making me agree with Simon Harris
This band are on top, top form right now. Ripped through the barras last night and making an obscenely beautiful racket. Go see them. The Jesus and Mary Chain
December 7, 2024 at 11:47 PM
This band are on top, top form right now. Ripped through the barras last night and making an obscenely beautiful racket. Go see them. The Jesus and Mary Chain
Looking at maybe a wee holiday to Ireland around Feb/march for something different to do. It's EXTORTIONATE for accomodation. What's going on #ireland? Am I missing something? Anyone know where to go? Was looking at #wildatlanticway and around #Cork to the west. #eire #holidays #pricedout
December 2, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Looking at maybe a wee holiday to Ireland around Feb/march for something different to do. It's EXTORTIONATE for accomodation. What's going on #ireland? Am I missing something? Anyone know where to go? Was looking at #wildatlanticway and around #Cork to the west. #eire #holidays #pricedout
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It’s Scottish Budget week! Read more on our priorities for tax and spending:
💴 Replace council tax
👶 Tackle child poverty
🏠 Invest in affordable housing
✈️ Introduce a Frequent Flyer Tax
♻️ Invest in a just transition
💴 Replace council tax
👶 Tackle child poverty
🏠 Invest in affordable housing
✈️ Introduce a Frequent Flyer Tax
♻️ Invest in a just transition
Five Priorities for the Scottish Budget
We outline five ambitious recommendations for the forthcoming Scottish Budget.
www.futureeconomy.scot
December 2, 2024 at 11:47 AM
It’s Scottish Budget week! Read more on our priorities for tax and spending:
💴 Replace council tax
👶 Tackle child poverty
🏠 Invest in affordable housing
✈️ Introduce a Frequent Flyer Tax
♻️ Invest in a just transition
💴 Replace council tax
👶 Tackle child poverty
🏠 Invest in affordable housing
✈️ Introduce a Frequent Flyer Tax
♻️ Invest in a just transition
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#COP29 ends in betrayal of the Global South. Failure of wealthier countries to deliver sufficient finance shows yet again the sickening injustice & inequality at the heart of this process. Solidarity with all who fought for better - the fight continues
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop29 agrees $1.3tn climate finance deal but campaigners brand it a ‘betrayal’
Deep divisions remain after high-stakes talks end with agreement to help developing world shift to low-carbon economy
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2024 at 12:09 AM
#COP29 ends in betrayal of the Global South. Failure of wealthier countries to deliver sufficient finance shows yet again the sickening injustice & inequality at the heart of this process. Solidarity with all who fought for better - the fight continues
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Following the ICC's arrest warrants, the Independent Alliance have written to the Prime Minister asking if he will comply with the ruling.
The UK government must decide: is it on the side of Israeli impunity or international law?
The UK government must decide: is it on the side of Israeli impunity or international law?
November 21, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Following the ICC's arrest warrants, the Independent Alliance have written to the Prime Minister asking if he will comply with the ruling.
The UK government must decide: is it on the side of Israeli impunity or international law?
The UK government must decide: is it on the side of Israeli impunity or international law?
Winter travels in #Scotland. A9 mostly ok apart from top of Cairngorms. Ullapool road descended into a violent blizzard halfway, couldn't see a thing, third gear most of way. Made it, late. Ferry guys didn't care. Now onto the boat, violent swell coming down from the arctic, she's rocking already...
November 20, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Winter travels in #Scotland. A9 mostly ok apart from top of Cairngorms. Ullapool road descended into a violent blizzard halfway, couldn't see a thing, third gear most of way. Made it, late. Ferry guys didn't care. Now onto the boat, violent swell coming down from the arctic, she's rocking already...
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Israeli soldiers have blown up whole villages in southern Lebanon, one after the other. They are making it impossible for people to return. Make no mistake, this is ethnic cleansing. Zionists have long fantasized about Lebanon as their Lebensraum and they are trying to enact it
November 17, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Israeli soldiers have blown up whole villages in southern Lebanon, one after the other. They are making it impossible for people to return. Make no mistake, this is ethnic cleansing. Zionists have long fantasized about Lebanon as their Lebensraum and they are trying to enact it