William Barker
@drhalfbiscuit.bsky.social
Very retired neuropsychiatrist. Very enthusiastic though incompetent banjoist. I’ve had a beard for longer than I haven’t had a beard. Introvert, atheist, County Durham lad. Be kind.
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In February, Elon Musk posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” He asked if we suffered childhood trauma and concluded by suggesting we are suffering from “generational trauma.” This was my response.
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My Open Letter to Elon Musk
From Marc | Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” This is my response.
www.democracydocket.com
December 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
In February, Elon Musk posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” He asked if we suffered childhood trauma and concluded by suggesting we are suffering from “generational trauma.” This was my response.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-o...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-o...
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Let's make the world more like this:
If you love, love everyone.
If you stand against hate, stand against all hate.
If you reject violence, reject all violence.
Open your heart and fill it with kindness and empathy for other people's suffering year-round.
I stand against antisemitism. Do you?
If you love, love everyone.
If you stand against hate, stand against all hate.
If you reject violence, reject all violence.
Open your heart and fill it with kindness and empathy for other people's suffering year-round.
I stand against antisemitism. Do you?
December 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Let's make the world more like this:
If you love, love everyone.
If you stand against hate, stand against all hate.
If you reject violence, reject all violence.
Open your heart and fill it with kindness and empathy for other people's suffering year-round.
I stand against antisemitism. Do you?
If you love, love everyone.
If you stand against hate, stand against all hate.
If you reject violence, reject all violence.
Open your heart and fill it with kindness and empathy for other people's suffering year-round.
I stand against antisemitism. Do you?
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Todays #CupOfJoe, or in this case, hot cocoa, goes to this NJ 4th grader. He’s using his voice to speak out against RFK Jr.’s comments about autism.
Bravo to this child, his parents, & community!
Complete video ➡️ tiktok.com/t/ZTjSCn7PU/
Bravo to this child, his parents, & community!
Complete video ➡️ tiktok.com/t/ZTjSCn7PU/
May 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Todays #CupOfJoe, or in this case, hot cocoa, goes to this NJ 4th grader. He’s using his voice to speak out against RFK Jr.’s comments about autism.
Bravo to this child, his parents, & community!
Complete video ➡️ tiktok.com/t/ZTjSCn7PU/
Bravo to this child, his parents, & community!
Complete video ➡️ tiktok.com/t/ZTjSCn7PU/
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April 23, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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“When a man gives his opinion, he's a man. When a woman gives her opinion, she's a bitch.”
― Bette Davis
Happy International Women's Day
― Bette Davis
Happy International Women's Day
March 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
“When a man gives his opinion, he's a man. When a woman gives her opinion, she's a bitch.”
― Bette Davis
Happy International Women's Day
― Bette Davis
Happy International Women's Day
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Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
March 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY.
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”
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March 1, 2025
March 1, 2025
John Simpson of the BBC noted recently that “there are years when the world goes through some fundamental, convulsive change.” Seven weeks in, he suggested, 2025 is on track to be one of them: “a time...
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March 2, 2025 at 4:49 AM
March 1, 2025
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This makes so much sense
February 20, 2025 at 4:18 AM
This makes so much sense
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A violent criminal? A threat to society? A danger to democracy? No, no and no. This is someone being punished again and again for giving a damn about humanity and the living world.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Just Stop Oil protester, 78, has jail term extended after no suitable tag found
Exclusive: Gaie Delap told she will have to serve 20 more days that correspond to period of time at home after recall
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2025 at 7:47 AM
A violent criminal? A threat to society? A danger to democracy? No, no and no. This is someone being punished again and again for giving a damn about humanity and the living world.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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The $600,000,000 about to be obscenely squandered on this second marriage could have funded the pediatric cancer research that was cut by Republicans in Congress for 47 years.
December 22, 2024 at 3:21 PM
The $600,000,000 about to be obscenely squandered on this second marriage could have funded the pediatric cancer research that was cut by Republicans in Congress for 47 years.
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Boom. Fuck you pal. I AM Christmas.
December 21, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Boom. Fuck you pal. I AM Christmas.
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Massive away win for the little fella.
December 2, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Massive away win for the little fella.
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If Google Maps reports a speed camera and asks "Is this still here", I always tick "No" - its not my job to help speeding motorists avoid a fine. There are speed limits for a reason.
November 28, 2024 at 12:25 PM
If Google Maps reports a speed camera and asks "Is this still here", I always tick "No" - its not my job to help speeding motorists avoid a fine. There are speed limits for a reason.
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Perhaps tonight is a good time to remember that about 19% of NHS staff in England are non-British nationals. They are some of the most hardworking & caring members of our society. They look after our sick & vulnerable & during the pandemic risked their lives to keep us safe
November 28, 2024 at 5:44 PM
Perhaps tonight is a good time to remember that about 19% of NHS staff in England are non-British nationals. They are some of the most hardworking & caring members of our society. They look after our sick & vulnerable & during the pandemic risked their lives to keep us safe
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Music is good for your soul.
Enjoy.
Pick Peace.
Enjoy.
Pick Peace.
November 16, 2024 at 12:50 AM
Music is good for your soul.
Enjoy.
Pick Peace.
Enjoy.
Pick Peace.