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Dougie Johnson
@dougiejohnson.bsky.social
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Here to learn from those who know their subject.

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drnwillburger.bsky.social
A catoon image offering satirical advice about how to become a better conversationalist. The top text suggests: "Ask people questions that give them an opportunity to talk about themselves." The cartoon shows one character asking, "What the hell is wrong with you?"
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
dougiejohnson.bsky.social
Quite a menagerie you have @marcuschown.bsky.social
marcuschown.bsky.social Marcus Chown @marcuschown.bsky.social · Aug 18
Did you know? If the Sun were crushed down to make a black hole, it would be only 6 kilometres across. Each week for 5 weeks I’m giving away a signed copy of my pbk A CRACK IN EVERYTHING to a randomly chosen UK person re-posting this (3 of 5) blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro... @headofzeus.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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I'm sure the book is amazing but look at the little floof. Beautiful bunny @marcuschown.bsky.social
marcuschown.bsky.social Marcus Chown @marcuschown.bsky.social · Aug 4
Did you know? Supermassive black holes give out no light yet are the brightest objects in the universe. I’m giving away 5 signed copies of my paperback A CRACK IN EVERYTHING to a UK person chosen at random from those re-posting this blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro... @headofzeus.bsky.social
August 6, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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ozkaterji.bsky.social
RIP Ozzy Osbourne, one of the last great wreckheads of the 20th century.
July 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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davidallengreen.bsky.social
Dear USA

Deploying troops against civilians will not go well.

Yours
Great Britain and Northern Ireland
June 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
dougiejohnson.bsky.social
Brilliant article.

"Incidentally, those nicotine pouches will smack the fucking life out of you. They look all demure, but they're vicious little bitches. They'll serve you that nicotine on a large marble tray and then twat you in the face with it. They're very good and quite useful."
iandunt.bsky.social Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · Apr 25
Good morning. Here is a love song to the filth we left behind.
And the desperate crushing sadness of becoming more sensible iandunt.substack.com/p/a-love-son...
A love song to the filth we left behind
And the desperate crushing sadness of becoming more sensible
iandunt.substack.com
April 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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altugozturk.bsky.social
After X’s repressive actions, hundreds of thousands in Turkey joined Bluesky, seeking a freer space. Reports of government censorship here are deeply troubling. Don’t squander this trust. This is a critical moment for principled leadership—not silent compromise. @jay.bsky.team
April 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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newseye.bsky.social
Morning, London.

#TeslaTakedown.
March 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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drneiljones.bsky.social Neil Jones @drneiljones.bsky.social · Mar 28
The Wales and Everton legend TG Jones did run a newsagent in Bangor in later life, so there is some pedigree to the name.
March 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Wow
lukesteuber.com Luke Snowbrr ☃️ @lukesteuber.com · Mar 24
Some badass early Pulitzer contenders out of Turkey
Alt for four images: 1. A person in a black robe and a tall brown felt hat stands facing a line of riot police holding shields labeled “Polis.” The person is being sprayed with pepper spray, and the air is filled with mist and debris. The person wears a gas mask and stands with a composed posture amid the chaos. 2. The same person in black robes and a tall brown felt hat stands calmly with arms folded while being sprayed with pepper spray by riot police. The individual wears a gas mask and stands on a wet street littered with water bottles. A line of police in helmets and shields labeled “Polis” stands in the background. 3. A person wearing a black robe, gas mask, and tall brown felt hat stands with arms outstretched in front of a row of riot police. The police hold transparent shields marked “Polis” and “Çevik Kuvvet.” Smoke fills the air, and the scene is illuminated by strong overhead lights. 4. A similar scene shows the same person in a dramatic pose with arms wide open and head tilted back, wearing the same attire. Smoke surrounds the area, and the line of riot police with shields labeled “Polis” and “Çevik Kuvvet” remains in the background. Debris is scattered on the ground. Alt for four images: 1. A person in a black robe and a tall brown felt hat stands facing a line of riot police holding shields labeled “Polis.” The person is being sprayed with pepper spray, and the air is filled with mist and debris. The person wears a gas mask and stands with a composed posture amid the chaos. 2. The same person in black robes and a tall brown felt hat stands calmly with arms folded while being sprayed with pepper spray by riot police. The individual wears a gas mask and stands on a wet street littered with water bottles. A line of police in helmets and shields labeled “Polis” stands in the background. 3. A person wearing a black robe, gas mask, and tall brown felt hat stands with arms outstretched in front of a row of riot police. The police hold transparent shields marked “Polis” and “Çevik Kuvvet.” Smoke fills the air, and the scene is illuminated by strong overhead lights. 4. A similar scene shows the same person in a dramatic pose with arms wide open and head tilted back, wearing the same attire. Smoke surrounds the area, and the line of riot police with shields labeled “Polis” and “Çevik Kuvvet” remains in the background. Debris is scattered on the ground. Alt for four images: 1. A person in a black robe and a tall brown felt hat stands facing a line of riot police holding shields labeled “Polis.” The person is being sprayed with pepper spray, and the air is filled with mist and debris. The person wears a gas mask and stands with a composed posture amid the chaos. 2. The same person in black robes and a tall brown felt hat stands calmly with arms folded while being sprayed with pepper spray by riot police. The individual wears a gas mask and stands on a wet street littered with water bottles. A line of police in helmets and shields labeled “Polis” stands in the background. 3. A person wearing a black robe, gas mask, and tall brown felt hat stands with arms outstretched in front of a row of riot police. The police hold transparent shields marked “Polis” and “Çevik Kuvvet.” Smoke fills the air, and the scene is illuminated by strong overhead lights. 4. A similar scene shows the same person in a dramatic pose with arms wide open and head tilted back, wearing the same attire. Smoke surrounds the area, and the line of riot police with shields labeled “Polis” and “Çevik Kuvvet” remains in the background. Debris is scattered on the ground. Alt for four images: 1. A person in a black robe and a tall brown felt hat stands facing a line of riot police holding shields labeled “Polis.” The person is being sprayed with pepper spray, and the air is filled with mist and debris. The person wears a gas mask and stands with a composed posture amid the chaos. 2. The same person in black robes and a tall brown felt hat stands calmly with arms folded while being sprayed with pepper spray by riot police. The individual wears a gas mask and stands on a wet street littered with water bottles. A line of police in helmets and shields labeled “Polis” stands in the background. 3. A person wearing a black robe, gas mask, and tall brown felt hat stands with arms outstretched in front of a row of riot police. The police hold transparent shields marked “Polis” and “Çevik Kuvvet.” Smoke fills the air, and the scene is illuminated by strong overhead lights. 4. A similar scene shows the same person in a dramatic pose with arms wide open and head tilted back, wearing the same attire. Smoke surrounds the area, and the line of riot police with shields labeled “Polis” and “Çevik Kuvvet” remains in the background. Debris is scattered on the ground.
March 24, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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ellenhalliday.bsky.social
This never happens. The @prospectmagazine.co.uk paywall is down until 7pm GMT tomorrow, so head over our site to read for free

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prospectmagazine.co.uk Prospect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · Feb 18
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February 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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davidallengreen.bsky.social
The curious thing about billionaires defying the rule of law and the orders of the court, is that their wealth depends entirely on enforceable legal rights: contract, property, and so on.

Those saying court orders have no value need to be careful what they wish for.
February 10, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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anneapplebaum.bsky.social
For no reason that he can articulate, Trump has triggered a crisis in Denmark
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trump Triggers a Crisis in Denmark—And Europe
"Trump might forget about Greenland. But also, he might not. Nobody knows. He operates on whims," @anneapplebaum writes.
www.theatlantic.com
January 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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gro-tsen.bsky.social
It may be worth reminding everyone that, on this social network (unlike the more musky one that it imitates), likes have essentially zero effect on a post's visibility: only reposts do.

If a post is worth sharing with others, you should repost it: a like just shows private support to the author.
January 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
dougiejohnson.bsky.social
My better half has just perked up whilst watching #guymartin
December 11, 2024 at 9:18 PM
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@cadwalladr.bsky.social Welcome Carol. Keep up the good fight.
November 13, 2024 at 1:10 PM
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@iandunt.bsky.social Welcome to this place Ian
November 11, 2024 at 12:05 PM
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@pickardje.bsky.social Welcome Jim. It's quite nice over here.
August 24, 2024 at 12:46 PM
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@georgeperetzkc.bsky.social Hi George
August 7, 2024 at 11:18 AM
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@stevepeers.bsky.social Thanks Steve. Over the years I've followed you at the other place you've been so informative for me, helping me understand subjects I never thought I'd need to be atop of but found myself debating with those around me.
December 10, 2023 at 10:02 PM
dougiejohnson.bsky.social
@samfr.bsky.social Hi Sam, as you were kind enough to give me an access code for this place I have my first one. Do you know anybody looking for one and I'll share it with them. Thanks again.
November 21, 2023 at 6:07 PM