Dave M
@davidllywelyn.bsky.social
Recovering Cardiff City fan. Commercial litigation lawyer in my spare time. Professional tea drinker. Interests include music, travel, books & more ✌🏼
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Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
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7. Hope lies in the recognition that the left can also change the system. That the left too can mount a radical challenge to business as usual. It lies in twigging that elections here haven’t been won from the centre in years, and that this, if we can grasp the potential, can be used to good effect.
September 3, 2025 at 8:32 AM
7. Hope lies in the recognition that the left can also change the system. That the left too can mount a radical challenge to business as usual. It lies in twigging that elections here haven’t been won from the centre in years, and that this, if we can grasp the potential, can be used to good effect.
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6. “Elections are won from the centre” is a mantra used to try to block challenges from the left. It says “you can’t win if you want to change the system”. It ignores the fact that first the neoliberals and now the far right have completely transformed – in some respects replaced - the system.
September 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM
6. “Elections are won from the centre” is a mantra used to try to block challenges from the left. It says “you can’t win if you want to change the system”. It ignores the fact that first the neoliberals and now the far right have completely transformed – in some respects replaced - the system.
An incredible amount of power is stored in the relatively few pages of this excellent book by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social & @peterhutchison.bsky.social.
The back to basics (suspected) origination of capitalism on a small Portuguese island is as illuminating as it is surprising.
(1/2)
The back to basics (suspected) origination of capitalism on a small Portuguese island is as illuminating as it is surprising.
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August 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
An incredible amount of power is stored in the relatively few pages of this excellent book by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social & @peterhutchison.bsky.social.
The back to basics (suspected) origination of capitalism on a small Portuguese island is as illuminating as it is surprising.
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The back to basics (suspected) origination of capitalism on a small Portuguese island is as illuminating as it is surprising.
(1/2)
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Apollo 8: Earthrise
RIP Jim Lovell 😢
RIP Jim Lovell 😢
August 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Apollo 8: Earthrise
RIP Jim Lovell 😢
RIP Jim Lovell 😢
Not sure if enjoyed is the word, but ‘Empireworld’ by @sathnam.bsky.social is a vital read. Incredibly well researched and presented. It’s also written so as to be relatable to the author, not just a treatise on the subject matter, whilst nuances are adeptly handled. An engaging and profound book.
July 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Not sure if enjoyed is the word, but ‘Empireworld’ by @sathnam.bsky.social is a vital read. Incredibly well researched and presented. It’s also written so as to be relatable to the author, not just a treatise on the subject matter, whilst nuances are adeptly handled. An engaging and profound book.
Really enjoyed Saltblood by Francesca De Tores 📖🌊🏴☠️
June 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Really enjoyed Saltblood by Francesca De Tores 📖🌊🏴☠️
Well this was everything. Iron Maiden at the London Stadium 28/06/25 🤘🏼🎸👹
June 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Well this was everything. Iron Maiden at the London Stadium 28/06/25 🤘🏼🎸👹
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A gut-wrenching reminder that conspiracy theories and pseudoscience kills innocent people.
The extent to which Paloma’s care was influenced by her mother’s delusions is horrifying.
Beyond tragic.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The extent to which Paloma’s care was influenced by her mother’s delusions is horrifying.
Beyond tragic.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our sister died because of our mum's cancer conspiracy theories, say brothers
Paloma Shemirani’s brothers say she refused chemotherapy because of their mother’s beliefs.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A gut-wrenching reminder that conspiracy theories and pseudoscience kills innocent people.
The extent to which Paloma’s care was influenced by her mother’s delusions is horrifying.
Beyond tragic.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The extent to which Paloma’s care was influenced by her mother’s delusions is horrifying.
Beyond tragic.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Bob Marley and Wailers guitarist Donald Kinsey backstage at Ninian Park Football Ground on the 19th June 1976
#bobmarley #donaldkinsey #ninianpark #thewailers #cardiff #wales #caerdydd #cymru #cardiffmusichistory
#bobmarley #donaldkinsey #ninianpark #thewailers #cardiff #wales #caerdydd #cymru #cardiffmusichistory
June 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Bob Marley and Wailers guitarist Donald Kinsey backstage at Ninian Park Football Ground on the 19th June 1976
#bobmarley #donaldkinsey #ninianpark #thewailers #cardiff #wales #caerdydd #cymru #cardiffmusichistory
#bobmarley #donaldkinsey #ninianpark #thewailers #cardiff #wales #caerdydd #cymru #cardiffmusichistory
Recent book haul 📚 Really looking forward to diving into all of these.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social/ @peterhutchison.bsky.social; @jonnelledge.bsky.social; @ronanhession.bsky.social; @emnorth.bsky.social
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social/ @peterhutchison.bsky.social; @jonnelledge.bsky.social; @ronanhession.bsky.social; @emnorth.bsky.social
June 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Recent book haul 📚 Really looking forward to diving into all of these.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social/ @peterhutchison.bsky.social; @jonnelledge.bsky.social; @ronanhession.bsky.social; @emnorth.bsky.social
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social/ @peterhutchison.bsky.social; @jonnelledge.bsky.social; @ronanhession.bsky.social; @emnorth.bsky.social
Just signed via 38 degrees.
Nigel Farage says abortion laws are “utterly ludicrous.”
MPs are watching.
We have days to show them: the public backs abortion rights.
Join me and sign the petition now!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
Nigel Farage says abortion laws are “utterly ludicrous.”
MPs are watching.
We have days to show them: the public backs abortion rights.
Join me and sign the petition now!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
Decriminalise abortion and make it a protected human right.
Women’s rights are under threat from the far right.
Nigel Farage just called our current abortion provisions “utterly ludicrous” – and others in power are paying attention.
A vote in Parliament could ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
June 2, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Just signed via 38 degrees.
Nigel Farage says abortion laws are “utterly ludicrous.”
MPs are watching.
We have days to show them: the public backs abortion rights.
Join me and sign the petition now!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
Nigel Farage says abortion laws are “utterly ludicrous.”
MPs are watching.
We have days to show them: the public backs abortion rights.
Join me and sign the petition now!
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/de...
Had a superb long weekend in Copenhagen. What an excellent city 🇩🇰
May 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Had a superb long weekend in Copenhagen. What an excellent city 🇩🇰
Gregory Porter at Utilita last night. Pure liquid gold 👌🏼
May 16, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Gregory Porter at Utilita last night. Pure liquid gold 👌🏼
‘translatio et imitator imperii’ aka manbaby wants to be king
I'm gripped by the ever-increasing bling in Trump’s Oval Office. What does it mean? Yes, Trump has bad taste. But also something else. Here’s an art historical view. 🧵
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April 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
‘translatio et imitator imperii’ aka manbaby wants to be king
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Donald Trump. The instincts of Montgomery Burns, the intellect of Homer Simpson.
April 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Donald Trump. The instincts of Montgomery Burns, the intellect of Homer Simpson.
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ChatGPT ass presidency
Incredible. The Trump administration calculated "tariff rates" by taking the US trade deficit with the respective country and dividing it by the country's exports to the US. And then the tariff rate of the US is often just set by cutting that made-up "tariff rate" in half.
April 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
ChatGPT ass presidency
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We continue our #Webb series with more mesmerising nebulae 🌈 🔭
the Ring Nebula 💍
the Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula 🦅
the Tarantula Nebula 🕷️
the Cosmic Cliffs in the Carina Nebula ⛰️
the Ring Nebula 💍
the Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula 🦅
the Tarantula Nebula 🕷️
the Cosmic Cliffs in the Carina Nebula ⛰️
March 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We continue our #Webb series with more mesmerising nebulae 🌈 🔭
the Ring Nebula 💍
the Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula 🦅
the Tarantula Nebula 🕷️
the Cosmic Cliffs in the Carina Nebula ⛰️
the Ring Nebula 💍
the Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula 🦅
the Tarantula Nebula 🕷️
the Cosmic Cliffs in the Carina Nebula ⛰️
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Perhaps we can stop being so parochial about Starmer's trip to Washington now. It was a failure. We are in a battle against fascism. And every decision we make is judged by whether it assisted or opposed it.
February 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Perhaps we can stop being so parochial about Starmer's trip to Washington now. It was a failure. We are in a battle against fascism. And every decision we make is judged by whether it assisted or opposed it.
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It's been obvious since January 6 that he was an enemy of the USA, the UK & the whole of the free world. Everybody still in his camp understands this as completely as everybody against it. They just prioritise personal interest over the national & international. And they know it. They all know it.
February 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
It's been obvious since January 6 that he was an enemy of the USA, the UK & the whole of the free world. Everybody still in his camp understands this as completely as everybody against it. They just prioritise personal interest over the national & international. And they know it. They all know it.
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For two men who have professed such hostility towards taking the knee, they are surprisingly happy to do it for Putin, in the Oval Office, in full view of the world’s media.
February 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
For two men who have professed such hostility towards taking the knee, they are surprisingly happy to do it for Putin, in the Oval Office, in full view of the world’s media.
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I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined.
February 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined.
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Trump & Vance are monsters. Just absolutely shocking to bring one of the leaders of the free world into the Oval Office and dress him down to demand he thank Trump for Trump's greatness, while this actual leader tries to protect capitalistic democracy from Trump's flailing autocratic petrostate boss
ZELENSKYY: Putin broke the ceasefire. What kind of diplomacy, JD, are you speaking about?
VANCE: I think it's disrespectful to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media
VANCE: I think it's disrespectful to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media
February 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Trump & Vance are monsters. Just absolutely shocking to bring one of the leaders of the free world into the Oval Office and dress him down to demand he thank Trump for Trump's greatness, while this actual leader tries to protect capitalistic democracy from Trump's flailing autocratic petrostate boss