@cleirigh.bsky.social
Semi-retired, mum and grandma. Politics and creative arts addict, optimistic and open minded by nature.
The best possible publicity
In the UK, an 84 year old woman is arrested on terrorism charges for holding a sign saying 'I support Palestine Action.' (a non-violence group)
July 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The best possible publicity
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My latest, reflecting on attorney general Richard Hermer’s speech about the need to uphold international law, in the light of the UK’s record of support for Israel’s genocide.
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/05/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/05/t...
'The Gaza Genocide and the Double Standards of the UK Government's Commitment to International Law'
Keir Starmer's commitment to upholding international human rights law doesn't appear to extend to the Israeli Government, argues Martin Shaw
bylinetimes.com
June 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
My latest, reflecting on attorney general Richard Hermer’s speech about the need to uphold international law, in the light of the UK’s record of support for Israel’s genocide.
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/05/t...
bylinetimes.com/2025/06/05/t...
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Max Hastings in The Times today does one of the best jobs so far of properly chronicling the USA's breakneck descent into fascism. I don't think a single person will be aware of *all* the evidence. (I know about paywalls & the mixed records of all pundits so please don't feel the need to remind me!)
April 9, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Max Hastings in The Times today does one of the best jobs so far of properly chronicling the USA's breakneck descent into fascism. I don't think a single person will be aware of *all* the evidence. (I know about paywalls & the mixed records of all pundits so please don't feel the need to remind me!)
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Yet, all his MAGA paraphernalia including those ridiculous hats, continue to be “Made in China”.
April 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Yet, all his MAGA paraphernalia including those ridiculous hats, continue to be “Made in China”.
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Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000 by the World Health Organization due to the success of vaccination efforts.
It's back and now in 18 states? Why? Anti-vaxxers.
It's back and now in 18 states? Why? Anti-vaxxers.
March 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000 by the World Health Organization due to the success of vaccination efforts.
It's back and now in 18 states? Why? Anti-vaxxers.
It's back and now in 18 states? Why? Anti-vaxxers.
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One of the best photos I have seen in response to “why don’t you wear a suit”
March 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
One of the best photos I have seen in response to “why don’t you wear a suit”
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Trump invokes Alien Enemies Act of 1798, assuming wartime authority to speed up mass deportations.
This was deeply controversial even in the 18th Century when passed by the Adams administration. It was then used in *actual* war time, in WW1 and WW2 and it was deeply controversial again too.
This was deeply controversial even in the 18th Century when passed by the Adams administration. It was then used in *actual* war time, in WW1 and WW2 and it was deeply controversial again too.
March 15, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Trump invokes Alien Enemies Act of 1798, assuming wartime authority to speed up mass deportations.
This was deeply controversial even in the 18th Century when passed by the Adams administration. It was then used in *actual* war time, in WW1 and WW2 and it was deeply controversial again too.
This was deeply controversial even in the 18th Century when passed by the Adams administration. It was then used in *actual* war time, in WW1 and WW2 and it was deeply controversial again too.
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Any planes in the air MUST RETURN
Boasberg orders the DOJ to immediately inform his clients (ICE) about "any planes that are going to take off or is in the air need to be returned to the United States," and that all people on those planes within the class must immediately be returned to US detention during the course of the TRO.
March 15, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Any planes in the air MUST RETURN
Totalitarian State
Mahmoud Khalil being arrested by men in teeshirts as his pregnant wife watches helplessly
March 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Totalitarian State
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Huge protests today in Belgrade and Budapest.
In Belgrade half a million people joined protests against corrupt, pro-Kremlin Aleksandar Vučić.
In Budapest, hundreds of thousands marched against corrupt, pro-Kremlin Viktor Orban.
Many millions across Europe stand against autocracy and corruption!
In Belgrade half a million people joined protests against corrupt, pro-Kremlin Aleksandar Vučić.
In Budapest, hundreds of thousands marched against corrupt, pro-Kremlin Viktor Orban.
Many millions across Europe stand against autocracy and corruption!
March 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Huge protests today in Belgrade and Budapest.
In Belgrade half a million people joined protests against corrupt, pro-Kremlin Aleksandar Vučić.
In Budapest, hundreds of thousands marched against corrupt, pro-Kremlin Viktor Orban.
Many millions across Europe stand against autocracy and corruption!
In Belgrade half a million people joined protests against corrupt, pro-Kremlin Aleksandar Vučić.
In Budapest, hundreds of thousands marched against corrupt, pro-Kremlin Viktor Orban.
Many millions across Europe stand against autocracy and corruption!
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BBC’s @faisalislam.bsky.social: “Interesting timing for the Danish military to tweet about certifying EU-made French air force A400Ms for landing on Greenland’s icy runways when they normally use US-made Hercules C130J” 1/
March 15, 2025 at 10:57 PM
BBC’s @faisalislam.bsky.social: “Interesting timing for the Danish military to tweet about certifying EU-made French air force A400Ms for landing on Greenland’s icy runways when they normally use US-made Hercules C130J” 1/
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Sirens blaring in Kyiv.
Thanks Trump - by removing intel & hardware, Putin is now sending drones to kill civilians every night in the capital. 🤬
Thanks Trump - by removing intel & hardware, Putin is now sending drones to kill civilians every night in the capital. 🤬
March 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Sirens blaring in Kyiv.
Thanks Trump - by removing intel & hardware, Putin is now sending drones to kill civilians every night in the capital. 🤬
Thanks Trump - by removing intel & hardware, Putin is now sending drones to kill civilians every night in the capital. 🤬
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Mark Carney should appoint Justin Trudeau as Canadian ambassador to the USA.
That would make Trump apoplectic.
That would make Trump apoplectic.
March 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Mark Carney should appoint Justin Trudeau as Canadian ambassador to the USA.
That would make Trump apoplectic.
That would make Trump apoplectic.
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I hope this signals Europe's full realisation that Trump is only interested in capitulation, not cooperation
Von der Leyen: ‘Europe ready for rearmament, 800 billion mobilised for defence’
Von der Leyen: ‘Europe ready for rearmament, 800 billion mobilised for defence’
🔊 Ascolta articolo - ‘Rearm Europe’ plan envisages EUR 800 billion investment to strengthen European defence Europe is preparing for a ‘massive rearmament’, with European Commission President Ursula v...
www.liberoreporter.it
March 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I hope this signals Europe's full realisation that Trump is only interested in capitulation, not cooperation
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Please watch, No Other Land, a film by Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham, available to stream now, Channel 4: www.channel4.com/programmes/n... #SaveMasaferYatta #EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine
March 1, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Please watch, No Other Land, a film by Basel Adra and Yuval Abraham, available to stream now, Channel 4: www.channel4.com/programmes/n... #SaveMasaferYatta #EndTheOccupation #FreePalestine
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Another mad element of that press conference is that Trump & Vance were ordering Zelensky to thank them personally for aid that Joe Biden had provided. All while insulting Biden & ignoring Zelensky’s frequent previous expressions of gratitude.
March 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Another mad element of that press conference is that Trump & Vance were ordering Zelensky to thank them personally for aid that Joe Biden had provided. All while insulting Biden & ignoring Zelensky’s frequent previous expressions of gratitude.
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The first Republican senator to condemn the Trump administration for “embracing Putin.”👇
March 1, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The first Republican senator to condemn the Trump administration for “embracing Putin.”👇
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier:
“The scene at the White House yesterday took my breath away. I would never have believed that we would ever have to defend Ukraine from the United States.”
“The scene at the White House yesterday took my breath away. I would never have believed that we would ever have to defend Ukraine from the United States.”
March 1, 2025 at 10:02 PM
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier:
“The scene at the White House yesterday took my breath away. I would never have believed that we would ever have to defend Ukraine from the United States.”
“The scene at the White House yesterday took my breath away. I would never have believed that we would ever have to defend Ukraine from the United States.”
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Vermont showed up—protesting JD Vance at his vacation spot after he brought shame on this country. Vance had to be moved to an undisclosed location.
Dude constantly trashes blue states but thought it was a good idea to vacation in one. Maybe next time, pick a red state—or better yet, Russia!
Dude constantly trashes blue states but thought it was a good idea to vacation in one. Maybe next time, pick a red state—or better yet, Russia!
March 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Vermont showed up—protesting JD Vance at his vacation spot after he brought shame on this country. Vance had to be moved to an undisclosed location.
Dude constantly trashes blue states but thought it was a good idea to vacation in one. Maybe next time, pick a red state—or better yet, Russia!
Dude constantly trashes blue states but thought it was a good idea to vacation in one. Maybe next time, pick a red state—or better yet, Russia!
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Now that’s a State visit
March 1, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Now that’s a State visit
Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
No second state visit for Trump
This is UNBELIEVABLE. Keir Starmer has just handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. It’s totally unprecedented, and I was so outraged when I he...
you.38degrees.org.uk
March 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
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February 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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