Dustin McGivern
@djmac.bsky.social
Former Physicist and finance-type. Not very chatty, mostly here to listen and learn. Will try to post the occasional thread on the most interesting thing I read each day, probably politics and democracy related.
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Dustin McGivern
@djmac.bsky.social
· Nov 17
This is an important read for any Labour MPs out there wondering what they are going to achieve in government when the economy is tight and “there’s no money to spend”:
www.theneweuropean.co.uk/failed-state...
www.theneweuropean.co.uk/failed-state...
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Watch my latest video on why I need your mandate to be the strong Deputy Leader you want:
October 18, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Watch my latest video on why I need your mandate to be the strong Deputy Leader you want:
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I want this Labour Government to succeed, and sometimes that means having difficult conversations.
When we listen to our communities and our members, we are stronger.
That’s why I’m running for Deputy Leader. Learn more and join my campaign: www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk
When we listen to our communities and our members, we are stronger.
That’s why I’m running for Deputy Leader. Learn more and join my campaign: www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk
Lucy Powell for Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
The official campaign site for the campaign to elect Lucy Powell as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party.
www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk
September 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I want this Labour Government to succeed, and sometimes that means having difficult conversations.
When we listen to our communities and our members, we are stronger.
That’s why I’m running for Deputy Leader. Learn more and join my campaign: www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk
When we listen to our communities and our members, we are stronger.
That’s why I’m running for Deputy Leader. Learn more and join my campaign: www.lucyfordeputy.co.uk
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Finland just seems to get it right - education, housing. #TaxTheRich #ClassWar
April 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Finland just seems to get it right - education, housing. #TaxTheRich #ClassWar
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Tonight is the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride. May his memory remind us all to resist the tyranny forming in our government.
April 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Tonight is the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride. May his memory remind us all to resist the tyranny forming in our government.
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Your regular reminder that almost everything Trump is getting away with is not because of presidential strength, but because of congressional weakness and judicial deference.
The constitutional tools are already there to fix this, but those who can fix it are refusing to do so.
The constitutional tools are already there to fix this, but those who can fix it are refusing to do so.
April 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Your regular reminder that almost everything Trump is getting away with is not because of presidential strength, but because of congressional weakness and judicial deference.
The constitutional tools are already there to fix this, but those who can fix it are refusing to do so.
The constitutional tools are already there to fix this, but those who can fix it are refusing to do so.
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Excellent news ! Well done #waitrose for delivering on your promise and sticking by the #BetterChickenCommitment – frankenchickens off the shelves by August !
April 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Excellent news ! Well done #waitrose for delivering on your promise and sticking by the #BetterChickenCommitment – frankenchickens off the shelves by August !
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Mark Kelly: "This is not surprising. Here's a guy who told Americans to inject bleach into their bodies, who sent a mob to Capitol Hill. And now I think it's fair to say he stands out as singlehandedly destroying more wealth with his bad decisions than anybody else who has ever lived on this planet"
April 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Mark Kelly: "This is not surprising. Here's a guy who told Americans to inject bleach into their bodies, who sent a mob to Capitol Hill. And now I think it's fair to say he stands out as singlehandedly destroying more wealth with his bad decisions than anybody else who has ever lived on this planet"
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For Americans who didn’t get the joy of living through the Truss/Kwarteng budget, this is the point where the government starts to call the stock market left-wing and/or woke.
April 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
For Americans who didn’t get the joy of living through the Truss/Kwarteng budget, this is the point where the government starts to call the stock market left-wing and/or woke.
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FBI Uncovers Al-Qaeda Plot To Just Sit Back And Enjoy Collapse Of United States
FBI Uncovers Al-Qaeda Plot To Just Sit Back And Enjoy Collapse Of United States
WASHINGTON—Putting the nation on alert against what it has described as a “highly credible terrorist threat,” the FBI announced today that it has uncovered a plot by members of al-Qaeda to sit back an...
theonion.com
April 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
FBI Uncovers Al-Qaeda Plot To Just Sit Back And Enjoy Collapse Of United States
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"We don't want your swasticars
Take a one way trip to Mars" goes so hard as a rally chant
Take a one way trip to Mars" goes so hard as a rally chant
March 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"We don't want your swasticars
Take a one way trip to Mars" goes so hard as a rally chant
Take a one way trip to Mars" goes so hard as a rally chant
“Reeves to raise spectre of Liz Truss to persuade Labour MPs to accept cuts.”
This really is nonsense.
Everyone can see the need for more defense spending given trumps’ behaviour. Everyone will understand playing their part in that. Billionaires and bond investors included.
This really is nonsense.
Everyone can see the need for more defense spending given trumps’ behaviour. Everyone will understand playing their part in that. Billionaires and bond investors included.
March 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
“Reeves to raise spectre of Liz Truss to persuade Labour MPs to accept cuts.”
This really is nonsense.
Everyone can see the need for more defense spending given trumps’ behaviour. Everyone will understand playing their part in that. Billionaires and bond investors included.
This really is nonsense.
Everyone can see the need for more defense spending given trumps’ behaviour. Everyone will understand playing their part in that. Billionaires and bond investors included.
The constitutional landscape: new report on options for reform constitution-unit.com/2025/03/13/t...
The constitutional landscape: new report on options for reform
Today the Constitution Unit publishes a wide-ranging new report. The Constitutional Landscape: Options for Reform briefly summarises 31 areas of constitutional policy, describing the current state …
constitution-unit.com
March 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The constitutional landscape: new report on options for reform constitution-unit.com/2025/03/13/t...
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"A global movement to undermine Elon Musk’s Tesla business makes its presence known outside a showroom in Stockport, Gr Manchester"
#TeslaTakedown
#TeslaTakedown
Tesla Takedown (Gr Manchester edition)
A global movement to undermine Elon Musk’s Tesla business makes its presence known outside a showroom in Stockport, Gr Manchester
northwestbylines.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"A global movement to undermine Elon Musk’s Tesla business makes its presence known outside a showroom in Stockport, Gr Manchester"
#TeslaTakedown
#TeslaTakedown
Interesting bedtime read if you want something chewy: liquid democracy makes better decisions than direct democracy or representative democracy is most situations :
warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/econ...
warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/econ...
warwick.ac.uk
March 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Interesting bedtime read if you want something chewy: liquid democracy makes better decisions than direct democracy or representative democracy is most situations :
warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/econ...
warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/econ...
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Have agreed to stop bombing infrastructure. So I'll have more time to focus on military targets like hospitals.
March 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Have agreed to stop bombing infrastructure. So I'll have more time to focus on military targets like hospitals.
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I finally sit down for a one on one with gamekeeper Glenn Massacre (@mrhenrymorris.bsky.social) and it gets HEATED !
We discuss what constitutes 'vermin' and how he ALWAYS follows the letter of the law .
Please sign our petition to ban driven grouse shooting now govpetition.uk/700036
We discuss what constitutes 'vermin' and how he ALWAYS follows the letter of the law .
Please sign our petition to ban driven grouse shooting now govpetition.uk/700036
March 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I finally sit down for a one on one with gamekeeper Glenn Massacre (@mrhenrymorris.bsky.social) and it gets HEATED !
We discuss what constitutes 'vermin' and how he ALWAYS follows the letter of the law .
Please sign our petition to ban driven grouse shooting now govpetition.uk/700036
We discuss what constitutes 'vermin' and how he ALWAYS follows the letter of the law .
Please sign our petition to ban driven grouse shooting now govpetition.uk/700036
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Remember.
It’s not the Nazi salutes.
It’s not the thousands of American jobs he’s cut.
It’s not the racism he allows and encourages on X.
It’s not the ruSSian propaganda he spreads.
It’s not his abuse of American heroes.
It’s not a being a prick.
None of that.
It’s Ukraine.
@Fellaraktar
It’s not the Nazi salutes.
It’s not the thousands of American jobs he’s cut.
It’s not the racism he allows and encourages on X.
It’s not the ruSSian propaganda he spreads.
It’s not his abuse of American heroes.
It’s not a being a prick.
None of that.
It’s Ukraine.
@Fellaraktar
March 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Remember.
It’s not the Nazi salutes.
It’s not the thousands of American jobs he’s cut.
It’s not the racism he allows and encourages on X.
It’s not the ruSSian propaganda he spreads.
It’s not his abuse of American heroes.
It’s not a being a prick.
None of that.
It’s Ukraine.
@Fellaraktar
It’s not the Nazi salutes.
It’s not the thousands of American jobs he’s cut.
It’s not the racism he allows and encourages on X.
It’s not the ruSSian propaganda he spreads.
It’s not his abuse of American heroes.
It’s not a being a prick.
None of that.
It’s Ukraine.
@Fellaraktar
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It should be very clear to every Senate Democrat that any vote for Cloture will also be considered a vote for the bill.
People aren’t going to be tricked with procedural games.
They know exactly what is going on.
Defend Medicaid.
Vote NO on Cloture.
NO on bill.
People aren’t going to be tricked with procedural games.
They know exactly what is going on.
Defend Medicaid.
Vote NO on Cloture.
NO on bill.
March 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
It should be very clear to every Senate Democrat that any vote for Cloture will also be considered a vote for the bill.
People aren’t going to be tricked with procedural games.
They know exactly what is going on.
Defend Medicaid.
Vote NO on Cloture.
NO on bill.
People aren’t going to be tricked with procedural games.
They know exactly what is going on.
Defend Medicaid.
Vote NO on Cloture.
NO on bill.
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“I served in the US Navy for 25 years-I spent 15 years at NASA, risking my life flying the space shuttle. And the only oath I can think of that maybe Elon Musk has sworn is an oath to his own checking account, to his pocketbook—an oath, maybe, to ruining the lives of Veterans.” Sen. Mark Kelly
Wednesday’s Great News That’s Bad For Trump
Onward.
www.dworkinsubstack.com
March 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
“I served in the US Navy for 25 years-I spent 15 years at NASA, risking my life flying the space shuttle. And the only oath I can think of that maybe Elon Musk has sworn is an oath to his own checking account, to his pocketbook—an oath, maybe, to ruining the lives of Veterans.” Sen. Mark Kelly
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It seems we touched a nerve in the House of Lords yesterday for highlighting that peers get paid £361 a day, tax-free, just for attending. Sign our 'Nasty Petition' for a smaller, democratically elected House of Lords today. ers.tools/house-of-lords
March 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
It seems we touched a nerve in the House of Lords yesterday for highlighting that peers get paid £361 a day, tax-free, just for attending. Sign our 'Nasty Petition' for a smaller, democratically elected House of Lords today. ers.tools/house-of-lords
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Thank you Trudeau 🇨🇦
March 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Thank you Trudeau 🇨🇦
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Big money donors have an outsize impact on UK politics at the expense of individual voters. The Government must step up and defend the integrity of our elections. Sign the letter. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/167495/...
Riddled with loopholes
Big money donors have an outsize impact on UK politics at the expense of individual voters. The Government must step up and defend the integrity of our elections. Sign the letter.
secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk
March 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Big money donors have an outsize impact on UK politics at the expense of individual voters. The Government must step up and defend the integrity of our elections. Sign the letter. secure.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/page/167495/...
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This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.