David Wilson
@davidgmwilson.bsky.social
History and Religion on TV, PhD student (Classics) at KCL Fond husband, father, yes, and grandfather! Not very good gardener, though...
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Day 353 of #GeorgiaProtests 🇬🇪🇪🇺
Once again, a large crowd of protesters is marching through Tbilisi streets for day 353 of uninterrupted, nationwide demonstrations in Georgia. 🇬🇪
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November 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Day 353 of #GeorgiaProtests 🇬🇪🇪🇺
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It's no wonder that Nigel Farage tried to pretend he didn't know Nathan Gill well, though obviously he did.
The bribes Gill took are just the tip of an iceberg of Russian influence, and Brexit fitted the Kremlin agenda of dividing Europe all too well.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
The bribes Gill took are just the tip of an iceberg of Russian influence, and Brexit fitted the Kremlin agenda of dividing Europe all too well.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Reform UK, the Russian spy and rolls of Kremlin cash: the inside story of Nathan Gill
How did a former Mormon bishop end up pleading guilty to taking bribes to make statements in favour of Russia in the European parliament?
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:16 AM
It's no wonder that Nigel Farage tried to pretend he didn't know Nathan Gill well, though obviously he did.
The bribes Gill took are just the tip of an iceberg of Russian influence, and Brexit fitted the Kremlin agenda of dividing Europe all too well.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
The bribes Gill took are just the tip of an iceberg of Russian influence, and Brexit fitted the Kremlin agenda of dividing Europe all too well.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Democrats need to attack Putin on Ukraine and interference in US politics, JDVance for falling for Putin, and Trump for having been his shill all along. It's shocking how Russian talking points pervade US media. If in doubt, talk to the Finns, Latvians, Estonians and Swedes!
November 1, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Democrats need to attack Putin on Ukraine and interference in US politics, JDVance for falling for Putin, and Trump for having been his shill all along. It's shocking how Russian talking points pervade US media. If in doubt, talk to the Finns, Latvians, Estonians and Swedes!
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If members of the United States military are truly being paid their salaries by a private individual, the American people should know who that individual is. Now.
October 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
If members of the United States military are truly being paid their salaries by a private individual, the American people should know who that individual is. Now.
Listening to superlative production of Tosca on @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social with Russian soprano Anna Netrebko. It would have been much better, given the controversy to have asked her about the politics of the piece and especially Act III, which is a dead ringer for Putin's Russia inc defenestration.
October 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Listening to superlative production of Tosca on @bbcradio3bot.bsky.social with Russian soprano Anna Netrebko. It would have been much better, given the controversy to have asked her about the politics of the piece and especially Act III, which is a dead ringer for Putin's Russia inc defenestration.
That's the spirit!
When Democrats hold the majority in Congress, we will hold anyone accountable who aids Trump’s corruption.
October 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
That's the spirit!
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So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Where can I find authoritative advice about cooking freshly killed meat ie immediately after slaughter? Not asking for a friend, genuine enquiry.
October 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Where can I find authoritative advice about cooking freshly killed meat ie immediately after slaughter? Not asking for a friend, genuine enquiry.
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Georgia now refines Russian oil.
Another proof that the Russian takeover of Georgia must be addressed simultaneously with assisting Ukraine, not after. It’s too urgent to wait — and it’s not even costly to pressure the Georgian Dream.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Another proof that the Russian takeover of Georgia must be addressed simultaneously with assisting Ukraine, not after. It’s too urgent to wait — and it’s not even costly to pressure the Georgian Dream.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
October 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Georgia now refines Russian oil.
Another proof that the Russian takeover of Georgia must be addressed simultaneously with assisting Ukraine, not after. It’s too urgent to wait — and it’s not even costly to pressure the Georgian Dream.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Another proof that the Russian takeover of Georgia must be addressed simultaneously with assisting Ukraine, not after. It’s too urgent to wait — and it’s not even costly to pressure the Georgian Dream.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Just in case anyone needed on overview..
October 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Just in case anyone needed on overview..
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You know how Trump loves to say, "People have never seen anything like it before..."
October 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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So no terrorism then?
October 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
So no terrorism then?
Best analysis of Donald Trump's Presidency I've seen. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Compare Donald Trump with Kissinger and you’ll be lost. But Taylor Swift? That’s more like it | Marina Hyde
As he conducts the symphony of applause for his peace deal, the key to understanding him is this: he’s not a politician, not even close – he’s a star, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Best analysis of Donald Trump's Presidency I've seen. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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He is far from alone.
Do you know how many people I know, journalists, thinktankers, civil servants, politicians, who always excel at explaining to you why what is currently happening was always bound to happen, from which they conclude that it should happen?
Do you know how many people I know, journalists, thinktankers, civil servants, politicians, who always excel at explaining to you why what is currently happening was always bound to happen, from which they conclude that it should happen?
October 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
He is far from alone.
Do you know how many people I know, journalists, thinktankers, civil servants, politicians, who always excel at explaining to you why what is currently happening was always bound to happen, from which they conclude that it should happen?
Do you know how many people I know, journalists, thinktankers, civil servants, politicians, who always excel at explaining to you why what is currently happening was always bound to happen, from which they conclude that it should happen?
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New post just out:
The relationship between Russia and the European radical right goes well beyond Reform's Nathan Gill being bribed.
In this post I trace the history back to the 1990s and look at the threat it poses now.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/r...
The relationship between Russia and the European radical right goes well beyond Reform's Nathan Gill being bribed.
In this post I trace the history back to the 1990s and look at the threat it poses now.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/r...
Russia and the rise of the radical right
Marine Le Pen meets with Putin before the 2017 French Presidential election (Photo credit Mikhail Klimentyev/AFP via Getty Images)
open.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
New post just out:
The relationship between Russia and the European radical right goes well beyond Reform's Nathan Gill being bribed.
In this post I trace the history back to the 1990s and look at the threat it poses now.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/r...
The relationship between Russia and the European radical right goes well beyond Reform's Nathan Gill being bribed.
In this post I trace the history back to the 1990s and look at the threat it poses now.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/r...
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Just sent out this free post. Something notable has happened in the last few months (particularly since the Putin-Trump love fest in Alaska). GOP public opinion in the USA, which Trump has almost singlehandedly made Ukraine-skeptical earlier… open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Something Interesting Is Happening With GOP Public Opinion
Hi All,
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October 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Just sent out this free post. Something notable has happened in the last few months (particularly since the Putin-Trump love fest in Alaska). GOP public opinion in the USA, which Trump has almost singlehandedly made Ukraine-skeptical earlier… open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
I'm confused. Why does everyone claim to love punk so much, when the 1966-7 "summer of love" was so much more subversive? And creative too.
October 9, 2025 at 9:32 PM
I'm confused. Why does everyone claim to love punk so much, when the 1966-7 "summer of love" was so much more subversive? And creative too.
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Chicagoans won a temporary restraining order today that prevents federal agents from using tear gas, pepper spray and other weapons against journalists and peaceful protesters.
We’re fighting back peacefully in Chicago because — unlike Trump — we believe in the rule of law.
We’re fighting back peacefully in Chicago because — unlike Trump — we believe in the rule of law.
Judge Rules Feds Can't Pepper-Spray, Tear-Gas Journalists After Block Club Chicago And Others Sue
Block Club and news organizations sued the federal government for its actions against journalists outside the Broadview ICE detention facility. Four of our journalists have been shot with pepper-spray...
blockclubchicago.org
October 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Chicagoans won a temporary restraining order today that prevents federal agents from using tear gas, pepper spray and other weapons against journalists and peaceful protesters.
We’re fighting back peacefully in Chicago because — unlike Trump — we believe in the rule of law.
We’re fighting back peacefully in Chicago because — unlike Trump — we believe in the rule of law.
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Update from the war zone in Portland.
October 7, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Update from the war zone in Portland.
Always loved the idea of a whiskey rebellion. But it seems it was just another case of Appalachians not paying tax. Although the Pothean (sp?) they were making was probably horrible!
The very first statute authorizing domestic use of the military during domestic emergencies, enacted in 1792 by a Congress full of the same folks who wrote and ratified the Constitution, expressly provided for judicial review in certain circumstances *before* the President could even send troops.
October 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Always loved the idea of a whiskey rebellion. But it seems it was just another case of Appalachians not paying tax. Although the Pothean (sp?) they were making was probably horrible!
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Ned fitting out the dinghy while waiting for wind in Porto Santo en route to the Caribbean. Columbus would have enjoyed this!https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPY6ejvDF31Blqsf1nvcsjV-e0quzYmwrLSJ6A0/?igsh=cHptcXQzYjF5Z2t1
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October 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Ned fitting out the dinghy while waiting for wind in Porto Santo en route to the Caribbean. Columbus would have enjoyed this!https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPY6ejvDF31Blqsf1nvcsjV-e0quzYmwrLSJ6A0/?igsh=cHptcXQzYjF5Z2t1
Ned fitting out the dinghy while waiting for wind in Porto Santo en route to the Caribbean. Columbus would have enjoyed this!https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPY6ejvDF31Blqsf1nvcsjV-e0quzYmwrLSJ6A0/?igsh=cHptcXQzYjF5Z2t1
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October 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Ned fitting out the dinghy while waiting for wind in Porto Santo en route to the Caribbean. Columbus would have enjoyed this!https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPY6ejvDF31Blqsf1nvcsjV-e0quzYmwrLSJ6A0/?igsh=cHptcXQzYjF5Z2t1