Al Slater
@coralnet.name
Developer/admin/security person. Too many roles. Like sleeping, but it rarely works out. Like #Civ6 despite teenage son thinking it is the most boring thing ever and trying to like #Civ7. Support #ukraine 🇺🇦 Loathe trump and farage. Absolutely love #cheese.
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Next time you hear a Reform spokesperson pretending to understand real people's lives, remember this.
November 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Next time you hear a Reform spokesperson pretending to understand real people's lives, remember this.
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RUSSIA SELLING ITS GOLD RESERVES TO RAISE MONEY
It once stood at 405.7 tons and it’s now down to 173.1 tons. The national reserves are on a record decline.
The speed of the sell off is increasing rapidly as the need for cash becomes increasingly desperate. It’s a finite resource though. Doom awaits
It once stood at 405.7 tons and it’s now down to 173.1 tons. The national reserves are on a record decline.
The speed of the sell off is increasing rapidly as the need for cash becomes increasingly desperate. It’s a finite resource though. Doom awaits
November 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
RUSSIA SELLING ITS GOLD RESERVES TO RAISE MONEY
It once stood at 405.7 tons and it’s now down to 173.1 tons. The national reserves are on a record decline.
The speed of the sell off is increasing rapidly as the need for cash becomes increasingly desperate. It’s a finite resource though. Doom awaits
It once stood at 405.7 tons and it’s now down to 173.1 tons. The national reserves are on a record decline.
The speed of the sell off is increasing rapidly as the need for cash becomes increasingly desperate. It’s a finite resource though. Doom awaits
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A 7-year-old Polish citizen Amelia was among those killed in a Russian missile strike on the city of Ternopil on Nov. 19, according to Poland’s Foreign Ministry. She died together with her mother during the attack, which has so far claimed at least 32 lives.
kyivindependent.com/rescue-effor...
kyivindependent.com/rescue-effor...
Polish 7-year-old girl among victims of Russian strike on Ternopil, death toll rises to 32
Search and rescue operations in the western Ukrainian city have entered the third day, with 16 people still missing after a Russian attack, local officials reported on Nov. 21.
kyivindependent.com
November 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
A 7-year-old Polish citizen Amelia was among those killed in a Russian missile strike on the city of Ternopil on Nov. 19, according to Poland’s Foreign Ministry. She died together with her mother during the attack, which has so far claimed at least 32 lives.
kyivindependent.com/rescue-effor...
kyivindependent.com/rescue-effor...
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EUROPE+ ITS TIME TO STAND UP
This time there must be no running to Washington to change Trump’s mind. No leader or group of leaders should go there. It should be a flat and very simple statement that America, this is none of your business now. It’s our and Ukraine’s security. We will buy from you
This time there must be no running to Washington to change Trump’s mind. No leader or group of leaders should go there. It should be a flat and very simple statement that America, this is none of your business now. It’s our and Ukraine’s security. We will buy from you
November 22, 2025 at 7:36 AM
EUROPE+ ITS TIME TO STAND UP
This time there must be no running to Washington to change Trump’s mind. No leader or group of leaders should go there. It should be a flat and very simple statement that America, this is none of your business now. It’s our and Ukraine’s security. We will buy from you
This time there must be no running to Washington to change Trump’s mind. No leader or group of leaders should go there. It should be a flat and very simple statement that America, this is none of your business now. It’s our and Ukraine’s security. We will buy from you
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ZELENSKY’s ADRESS TO UKRAINE LAST NIGHT WAS POINTED AND POIGNANT
Saying that the country faced possibly its darkest and most difficult time over the coming winter, he said they faced the choice of choosing dignity or a valued partner (in the US).
Little else in the speech mattered because that’s
Saying that the country faced possibly its darkest and most difficult time over the coming winter, he said they faced the choice of choosing dignity or a valued partner (in the US).
Little else in the speech mattered because that’s
November 22, 2025 at 6:02 AM
ZELENSKY’s ADRESS TO UKRAINE LAST NIGHT WAS POINTED AND POIGNANT
Saying that the country faced possibly its darkest and most difficult time over the coming winter, he said they faced the choice of choosing dignity or a valued partner (in the US).
Little else in the speech mattered because that’s
Saying that the country faced possibly its darkest and most difficult time over the coming winter, he said they faced the choice of choosing dignity or a valued partner (in the US).
Little else in the speech mattered because that’s
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RUSSIAN OIL PROBLEM EVEN MORE DIRE THAN EXPECTED
According to the three primary oil trading brokerages Russia has a minimum of 390 million barrels of oil at sea with nowhere to go. Wider estimates, allowing for the grey tanker fleet and the lack of clarity over where they are at any one time, puts
According to the three primary oil trading brokerages Russia has a minimum of 390 million barrels of oil at sea with nowhere to go. Wider estimates, allowing for the grey tanker fleet and the lack of clarity over where they are at any one time, puts
November 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
RUSSIAN OIL PROBLEM EVEN MORE DIRE THAN EXPECTED
According to the three primary oil trading brokerages Russia has a minimum of 390 million barrels of oil at sea with nowhere to go. Wider estimates, allowing for the grey tanker fleet and the lack of clarity over where they are at any one time, puts
According to the three primary oil trading brokerages Russia has a minimum of 390 million barrels of oil at sea with nowhere to go. Wider estimates, allowing for the grey tanker fleet and the lack of clarity over where they are at any one time, puts
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We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
The Putin-Witkoff Plan Worsens the War
Five Reasons the US should not help Russia subjugate Ukraine
snyder.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
We have a US administration trying to bully Ukrainians into accepting Russia’s proposal that their sovereignty be undone. Aside from the naked injustice of this, there are five basic practical reasons why it would make the world far more dangerous.
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
(video)
snyder.substack.com/p/the-putin-...
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The Piggy Trump administration has no morals at all!
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Piggy Trump administration has no morals at all!
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city. - by @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
Sending love to my best friend and to my cousin, both raising two beautiful daughters. 🏳️⚧️
Sending love to my best friend and to my cousin, both raising two beautiful daughters. 🏳️⚧️
November 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the bright and courageous trans people whose lives were stolen by hatred. Their absence is felt across our city. - by @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
Sending love to my best friend and to my cousin, both raising two beautiful daughters. 🏳️⚧️
Sending love to my best friend and to my cousin, both raising two beautiful daughters. 🏳️⚧️
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Today, we honour the lives of every trans and non-binary person whose lives have been cut short by prejudice and violence.
We look to a better future, where every trans and non-binary person is safe and cherished.
We look to a better future, where every trans and non-binary person is safe and cherished.
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Today, we honour the lives of every trans and non-binary person whose lives have been cut short by prejudice and violence.
We look to a better future, where every trans and non-binary person is safe and cherished.
We look to a better future, where every trans and non-binary person is safe and cherished.
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Fox legal analyst responds to Trump’s unhinged and psychotic posts calling for Democratic senators and representatives to be executed for posting a video urging service members to obey their oath to the Constitution and follow the law in the UCMJ.
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Fox legal analyst responds to Trump’s unhinged and psychotic posts calling for Democratic senators and representatives to be executed for posting a video urging service members to obey their oath to the Constitution and follow the law in the UCMJ.
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Important: House Dem leaders just said Trump's call for execution of Dems has prompted them to contact US Capitol Police and House Sergeant at Arms to "ensure the safety of these members and their families."
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
November 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Important: House Dem leaders just said Trump's call for execution of Dems has prompted them to contact US Capitol Police and House Sergeant at Arms to "ensure the safety of these members and their families."
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
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🚨BREAKING: In a burst of posts, Trump endorsed imprisoning, and even executing, Democratic lawmakers he accuses of “seditious behavior.”
Their offense? reminding U.S. troops to defend the Constitution.
https://bit.ly/4o6lJnQ
Their offense? reminding U.S. troops to defend the Constitution.
https://bit.ly/4o6lJnQ
Trump Calls for Executing Democrats Over Message to Military
Read more here.
bit.ly
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🚨BREAKING: In a burst of posts, Trump endorsed imprisoning, and even executing, Democratic lawmakers he accuses of “seditious behavior.”
Their offense? reminding U.S. troops to defend the Constitution.
https://bit.ly/4o6lJnQ
Their offense? reminding U.S. troops to defend the Constitution.
https://bit.ly/4o6lJnQ
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‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Interesting history of :-)
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
In 1982, a physics joke gone wrong sparked the invention of the emoticon
A simple proposal on a 1982 electronic bulletin board helped sarcasm flourish online.
arstechnica.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Interesting history of :-)
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025...
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#UkrainianView
26 CIVILIANS KILLED 129 INJURED
Russia deliberately targeted tower blocks and civilian businesses in a terror attack over the 18/19 Nov.
There’s a sub-campaign going on across the country where they are targeting national food distribution centres for big chains, such as pizza
26 CIVILIANS KILLED 129 INJURED
Russia deliberately targeted tower blocks and civilian businesses in a terror attack over the 18/19 Nov.
There’s a sub-campaign going on across the country where they are targeting national food distribution centres for big chains, such as pizza
November 20, 2025 at 6:43 AM
#UkrainianView
26 CIVILIANS KILLED 129 INJURED
Russia deliberately targeted tower blocks and civilian businesses in a terror attack over the 18/19 Nov.
There’s a sub-campaign going on across the country where they are targeting national food distribution centres for big chains, such as pizza
26 CIVILIANS KILLED 129 INJURED
Russia deliberately targeted tower blocks and civilian businesses in a terror attack over the 18/19 Nov.
There’s a sub-campaign going on across the country where they are targeting national food distribution centres for big chains, such as pizza
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#UkrainianView
ZELENSKY IN ISTANBUL REFUSED TO EVEN DISCUSS OR MEET WITH WITKOFF
And why would he? The ludicrous peace deal invented by Witless Witkoff and the Russians is basically the same nonsense the Americans tried to push earlier this year and amounts to a Ukrainian surrender. The brave
ZELENSKY IN ISTANBUL REFUSED TO EVEN DISCUSS OR MEET WITH WITKOFF
And why would he? The ludicrous peace deal invented by Witless Witkoff and the Russians is basically the same nonsense the Americans tried to push earlier this year and amounts to a Ukrainian surrender. The brave
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 AM
#UkrainianView
ZELENSKY IN ISTANBUL REFUSED TO EVEN DISCUSS OR MEET WITH WITKOFF
And why would he? The ludicrous peace deal invented by Witless Witkoff and the Russians is basically the same nonsense the Americans tried to push earlier this year and amounts to a Ukrainian surrender. The brave
ZELENSKY IN ISTANBUL REFUSED TO EVEN DISCUSS OR MEET WITH WITKOFF
And why would he? The ludicrous peace deal invented by Witless Witkoff and the Russians is basically the same nonsense the Americans tried to push earlier this year and amounts to a Ukrainian surrender. The brave
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US & RUSSIA CONCOCT A ‘TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT’ PEACE PROPOSAL
The Americans and Russians have concocted a peace deal that suits both of them without any reference to Ukraine or its European allies. ‘Europe doesn’t interest us’ was the American response.
Well it certainly interests Europe and Europe
The Americans and Russians have concocted a peace deal that suits both of them without any reference to Ukraine or its European allies. ‘Europe doesn’t interest us’ was the American response.
Well it certainly interests Europe and Europe
November 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
US & RUSSIA CONCOCT A ‘TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT’ PEACE PROPOSAL
The Americans and Russians have concocted a peace deal that suits both of them without any reference to Ukraine or its European allies. ‘Europe doesn’t interest us’ was the American response.
Well it certainly interests Europe and Europe
The Americans and Russians have concocted a peace deal that suits both of them without any reference to Ukraine or its European allies. ‘Europe doesn’t interest us’ was the American response.
Well it certainly interests Europe and Europe
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HAS UKRAINE BEEN USING AN SRBM AGAINST VORONEZH?
There are highly viable reports that Ukrainian HRIM-2 SRBM’s have been used targeting sites in the city of Voronezh.
If so this is a big deal as they’re roughly equal to Russia’s Iskander in terms of capability and the target looked viable. Both
There are highly viable reports that Ukrainian HRIM-2 SRBM’s have been used targeting sites in the city of Voronezh.
If so this is a big deal as they’re roughly equal to Russia’s Iskander in terms of capability and the target looked viable. Both
November 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
HAS UKRAINE BEEN USING AN SRBM AGAINST VORONEZH?
There are highly viable reports that Ukrainian HRIM-2 SRBM’s have been used targeting sites in the city of Voronezh.
If so this is a big deal as they’re roughly equal to Russia’s Iskander in terms of capability and the target looked viable. Both
There are highly viable reports that Ukrainian HRIM-2 SRBM’s have been used targeting sites in the city of Voronezh.
If so this is a big deal as they’re roughly equal to Russia’s Iskander in terms of capability and the target looked viable. Both
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Trump has called on House Republicans to release the Epstein Files.
What about the Senate? Does he think Republican Senators should vote to release the files? We he veto it?
Maybe someone should ask!
What about the Senate? Does he think Republican Senators should vote to release the files? We he veto it?
Maybe someone should ask!
November 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Trump has called on House Republicans to release the Epstein Files.
What about the Senate? Does he think Republican Senators should vote to release the files? We he veto it?
Maybe someone should ask!
What about the Senate? Does he think Republican Senators should vote to release the files? We he veto it?
Maybe someone should ask!
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Wow……the Labour party has found a fan in the #FlagShagger “Tommy 7-names” the #PlasticPatriot who has claimed victory for Labour’s immigration plan…..
You no longer need to vote for Nigel #FarageRiots and #RectumUK …….they seem to be in government already!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
You no longer need to vote for Nigel #FarageRiots and #RectumUK …….they seem to be in government already!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Shabana Mahmood plans to remove more families from UK in asylum shake-up
Home secretary will also consult on ending financial support for those with children if refused asylum, document shows
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Wow……the Labour party has found a fan in the #FlagShagger “Tommy 7-names” the #PlasticPatriot who has claimed victory for Labour’s immigration plan…..
You no longer need to vote for Nigel #FarageRiots and #RectumUK …….they seem to be in government already!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
You no longer need to vote for Nigel #FarageRiots and #RectumUK …….they seem to be in government already!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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The Russian Novotor cruise missile has a history that if Ukraine plays its cards well, could see it equipped with Tomahawks, but is also a threat to NATO
ONE WEAPON COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING FOR UKRAINE; & ITS RUSSIAN
The Russian Novotor cruise missile has a history that if Ukraine plays its cards well, could see it equipped with Tomahawks, but is also a threat to NATO
themilitaryanalyst.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
The Russian Novotor cruise missile has a history that if Ukraine plays its cards well, could see it equipped with Tomahawks, but is also a threat to NATO
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Immigration is NOT tearing this country apart.
Politicians like Farage and Mahmodo are tearing it apart by their divisive rhetoric and dishonest framing of the known facts behind immigration.
I despise them for it.
Now 10 years here isn’t long enough. It has to be 20 years.
What a disgrace.
Politicians like Farage and Mahmodo are tearing it apart by their divisive rhetoric and dishonest framing of the known facts behind immigration.
I despise them for it.
Now 10 years here isn’t long enough. It has to be 20 years.
What a disgrace.
November 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Immigration is NOT tearing this country apart.
Politicians like Farage and Mahmodo are tearing it apart by their divisive rhetoric and dishonest framing of the known facts behind immigration.
I despise them for it.
Now 10 years here isn’t long enough. It has to be 20 years.
What a disgrace.
Politicians like Farage and Mahmodo are tearing it apart by their divisive rhetoric and dishonest framing of the known facts behind immigration.
I despise them for it.
Now 10 years here isn’t long enough. It has to be 20 years.
What a disgrace.