Elizabeth Bangs - No accountability? No democracy.
@elizabethbangs.bsky.social
I've always had opinions about everything. It's often a burden.
Me and that 'old Turkish proverb' (not) about clown, palace and circus: https://elizabethbangs.wordpress.com/2022/12/31/when-is-an-old-turkish-proverb-not-an-old-turkish-proverb/
Me and that 'old Turkish proverb' (not) about clown, palace and circus: https://elizabethbangs.wordpress.com/2022/12/31/when-is-an-old-turkish-proverb-not-an-old-turkish-proverb/
By militantly ignoring the OBR and causing market catastrophe, arrogant Liz Truss handed them total power. The OBR now run the show.
The shock waves of her party electing that ridiculous person will follow the UK for many years yet.
She can't be vilified enough.
#Wato #SpringStatement #OBR
The shock waves of her party electing that ridiculous person will follow the UK for many years yet.
She can't be vilified enough.
#Wato #SpringStatement #OBR
March 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
By militantly ignoring the OBR and causing market catastrophe, arrogant Liz Truss handed them total power. The OBR now run the show.
The shock waves of her party electing that ridiculous person will follow the UK for many years yet.
She can't be vilified enough.
#Wato #SpringStatement #OBR
The shock waves of her party electing that ridiculous person will follow the UK for many years yet.
She can't be vilified enough.
#Wato #SpringStatement #OBR
Is the 78 year old Trump in charge? It's becoming my increasingly settled view that he is not.
JD Vance is.
JD Vance is.
March 26, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Is the 78 year old Trump in charge? It's becoming my increasingly settled view that he is not.
JD Vance is.
JD Vance is.
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When JD Vance complains about Demmark "not being a good ally", he's lying. In terms of casualties per population, Denmark gave more than any other ally while supporting America in Afghanistan.
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March 25, 2025 at 1:15 PM
When JD Vance complains about Demmark "not being a good ally", he's lying. In terms of casualties per population, Denmark gave more than any other ally while supporting America in Afghanistan.
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JD Vance's resentment of Europe is visceral, personal, a raw inferiority-superiority complex arising from different histories that both Americans and Europeans display about each other when they're being ignorant, shallow and childish.
But he's USA VP, not just some online pundit like me or you.
But he's USA VP, not just some online pundit like me or you.
March 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
JD Vance's resentment of Europe is visceral, personal, a raw inferiority-superiority complex arising from different histories that both Americans and Europeans display about each other when they're being ignorant, shallow and childish.
But he's USA VP, not just some online pundit like me or you.
But he's USA VP, not just some online pundit like me or you.
The one and only argument I accept for appeasing Trump is that it buys Europe time.
I don't believe for a minute that Trump's prime motivation is a lasting peace. It's a lasting Trump. Trump and Putin are more than friends. They're a thing, and democracy as we knew it isn't part of their mindset.
I don't believe for a minute that Trump's prime motivation is a lasting peace. It's a lasting Trump. Trump and Putin are more than friends. They're a thing, and democracy as we knew it isn't part of their mindset.
March 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The one and only argument I accept for appeasing Trump is that it buys Europe time.
I don't believe for a minute that Trump's prime motivation is a lasting peace. It's a lasting Trump. Trump and Putin are more than friends. They're a thing, and democracy as we knew it isn't part of their mindset.
I don't believe for a minute that Trump's prime motivation is a lasting peace. It's a lasting Trump. Trump and Putin are more than friends. They're a thing, and democracy as we knew it isn't part of their mindset.
White rabbits white rabbits white rabbits
March 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
White rabbits white rabbits white rabbits
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Scotland voted 62% to remain in the EU. Instead of Westminster compromising on a tiny majority on the national vote, they committed to the hardest Brexit possible
The SNP are the only party campaigning for a return to the EU.
February 1, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Scotland voted 62% to remain in the EU. Instead of Westminster compromising on a tiny majority on the national vote, they committed to the hardest Brexit possible
It's the first day of spring. This isn't a weather forecast, it's an announcement about the changing season.
Forget the meteorological and astronomical statements on this. Weather is correlated not causative. The astronomers pick the wrong labels.
The Celts knew. The first day of spring is now.
Forget the meteorological and astronomical statements on this. Weather is correlated not causative. The astronomers pick the wrong labels.
The Celts knew. The first day of spring is now.
February 1, 2025 at 8:20 AM
It's the first day of spring. This isn't a weather forecast, it's an announcement about the changing season.
Forget the meteorological and astronomical statements on this. Weather is correlated not causative. The astronomers pick the wrong labels.
The Celts knew. The first day of spring is now.
Forget the meteorological and astronomical statements on this. Weather is correlated not causative. The astronomers pick the wrong labels.
The Celts knew. The first day of spring is now.
Rule by executive order is fun isn't it? Especially when you have a weird old man in charge with his strings being pulled by tech billionaires who are so rich and powerful already they can only get their jollies from being full on fascistic and watching the mayhem and misery.
January 21, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Rule by executive order is fun isn't it? Especially when you have a weird old man in charge with his strings being pulled by tech billionaires who are so rich and powerful already they can only get their jollies from being full on fascistic and watching the mayhem and misery.
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This nazi sympathizer has been pardoned by Trump.
Musk gave a Nazi salute today on stage.
We now have officially a Nazi regime…
Musk gave a Nazi salute today on stage.
We now have officially a Nazi regime…
January 21, 2025 at 5:22 AM
This nazi sympathizer has been pardoned by Trump.
Musk gave a Nazi salute today on stage.
We now have officially a Nazi regime…
Musk gave a Nazi salute today on stage.
We now have officially a Nazi regime…
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If Musk REALLY thinks that what he did at the Capitol One rally yesterday was NOT a Nazi gesture, then I've a suggestion for him, he should come over to Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory and try repeating it, I dare him!
January 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
If Musk REALLY thinks that what he did at the Capitol One rally yesterday was NOT a Nazi gesture, then I've a suggestion for him, he should come over to Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory and try repeating it, I dare him!
Jesus, the number of people saying you can't keep blaming the Tories for the state of the country.
It's bloody ridiculous.
We've at least ten years of hard graft before we can say what Britain is like now is down to our Labour government not a result of the hideous legacy of Tory destruction.
It's bloody ridiculous.
We've at least ten years of hard graft before we can say what Britain is like now is down to our Labour government not a result of the hideous legacy of Tory destruction.
January 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Jesus, the number of people saying you can't keep blaming the Tories for the state of the country.
It's bloody ridiculous.
We've at least ten years of hard graft before we can say what Britain is like now is down to our Labour government not a result of the hideous legacy of Tory destruction.
It's bloody ridiculous.
We've at least ten years of hard graft before we can say what Britain is like now is down to our Labour government not a result of the hideous legacy of Tory destruction.
Can we please stop talking absurd Tory nonsense about about 'food poverty' or 'energy poverty' FFS.
If you can't meet your basic needs, it's just 'poverty'.
#UKpoverty
If you can't meet your basic needs, it's just 'poverty'.
#UKpoverty
January 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Can we please stop talking absurd Tory nonsense about about 'food poverty' or 'energy poverty' FFS.
If you can't meet your basic needs, it's just 'poverty'.
#UKpoverty
If you can't meet your basic needs, it's just 'poverty'.
#UKpoverty
'Taking photos on Hove prom'
January 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
'Taking photos on Hove prom'
Louise Casey is formidable. Starmer always plays a long game because that's the only game he values. And personal popularity isn't his top concern, either.
If any govt combo is to resolve the supremely long term issue of social care, this is it.
If any govt combo is to resolve the supremely long term issue of social care, this is it.
January 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Louise Casey is formidable. Starmer always plays a long game because that's the only game he values. And personal popularity isn't his top concern, either.
If any govt combo is to resolve the supremely long term issue of social care, this is it.
If any govt combo is to resolve the supremely long term issue of social care, this is it.
Hearing a lot about the fact that pensions are a benefit not directly 'paid for' by qualifying contributions?
It isn't innocent observation.
It's the deliberate undermining of the idea of workers accruing the right to one, by people who want to privatise them like they want to privatise the NHS.
It isn't innocent observation.
It's the deliberate undermining of the idea of workers accruing the right to one, by people who want to privatise them like they want to privatise the NHS.
December 20, 2024 at 6:30 AM
Hearing a lot about the fact that pensions are a benefit not directly 'paid for' by qualifying contributions?
It isn't innocent observation.
It's the deliberate undermining of the idea of workers accruing the right to one, by people who want to privatise them like they want to privatise the NHS.
It isn't innocent observation.
It's the deliberate undermining of the idea of workers accruing the right to one, by people who want to privatise them like they want to privatise the NHS.
Never forget with Brexit, the Tory govts DELIBERATELY:
1 Disenfranchised thousands of British citizens with most to lose
2 Refused to respect the close referendum result
3 Negotiated worse trade terms with the UK's biggest markets
4 Demanded British citizens be stripped of rights and freedoms
1 Disenfranchised thousands of British citizens with most to lose
2 Refused to respect the close referendum result
3 Negotiated worse trade terms with the UK's biggest markets
4 Demanded British citizens be stripped of rights and freedoms
December 9, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Never forget with Brexit, the Tory govts DELIBERATELY:
1 Disenfranchised thousands of British citizens with most to lose
2 Refused to respect the close referendum result
3 Negotiated worse trade terms with the UK's biggest markets
4 Demanded British citizens be stripped of rights and freedoms
1 Disenfranchised thousands of British citizens with most to lose
2 Refused to respect the close referendum result
3 Negotiated worse trade terms with the UK's biggest markets
4 Demanded British citizens be stripped of rights and freedoms
Though still keeping us outside the single market, Rachel Reeves' ambition to break down trade barriers with the EU is at least a normal one.
The Tory govt was the only one ever in the world to deliberately negotiate much WORSE terms with its largest markets and declare the worse terms a success.
The Tory govt was the only one ever in the world to deliberately negotiate much WORSE terms with its largest markets and declare the worse terms a success.
December 9, 2024 at 7:52 AM
Though still keeping us outside the single market, Rachel Reeves' ambition to break down trade barriers with the EU is at least a normal one.
The Tory govt was the only one ever in the world to deliberately negotiate much WORSE terms with its largest markets and declare the worse terms a success.
The Tory govt was the only one ever in the world to deliberately negotiate much WORSE terms with its largest markets and declare the worse terms a success.
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Private equity sharks cash in on foster care.
Just three made £40m profit from the plight of vulnerable children.
Foster carers paid £7.50 an hour, treated as self employed, denied workers' rights, rely on benefits.
Privatisation delivers exploitation.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/market...
Just three made £40m profit from the plight of vulnerable children.
Foster carers paid £7.50 an hour, treated as self employed, denied workers' rights, rely on benefits.
Privatisation delivers exploitation.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/market...
Private equity sharks cash in on foster care
Three private equity firms running foster care agencies have made a combined £40 million in profit out of the plight of vulnerable children, we can reveal.
www.thisismoney.co.uk
December 8, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Private equity sharks cash in on foster care.
Just three made £40m profit from the plight of vulnerable children.
Foster carers paid £7.50 an hour, treated as self employed, denied workers' rights, rely on benefits.
Privatisation delivers exploitation.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/market...
Just three made £40m profit from the plight of vulnerable children.
Foster carers paid £7.50 an hour, treated as self employed, denied workers' rights, rely on benefits.
Privatisation delivers exploitation.
www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/market...
What's the point of posting here if everyone agrees with each other?
Where do you go when you're not here, to tackle the Right, the far Right and the absolutely mind-boggling lunatic Right?
Is it enough to be among friends?
Where do you go when you're not here, to tackle the Right, the far Right and the absolutely mind-boggling lunatic Right?
Is it enough to be among friends?
December 8, 2024 at 10:01 AM
What's the point of posting here if everyone agrees with each other?
Where do you go when you're not here, to tackle the Right, the far Right and the absolutely mind-boggling lunatic Right?
Is it enough to be among friends?
Where do you go when you're not here, to tackle the Right, the far Right and the absolutely mind-boggling lunatic Right?
Is it enough to be among friends?
Watching Barnier screw things up snottily has confirmed to me something which might not go down well with my fellow Rejoin mates.
We'll rejoin not only when the UK comes to its senses and admits something went horribly wrong in 2016 but also when the EU admits it failed to recognise the threat, too.
We'll rejoin not only when the UK comes to its senses and admits something went horribly wrong in 2016 but also when the EU admits it failed to recognise the threat, too.
December 5, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Watching Barnier screw things up snottily has confirmed to me something which might not go down well with my fellow Rejoin mates.
We'll rejoin not only when the UK comes to its senses and admits something went horribly wrong in 2016 but also when the EU admits it failed to recognise the threat, too.
We'll rejoin not only when the UK comes to its senses and admits something went horribly wrong in 2016 but also when the EU admits it failed to recognise the threat, too.
Looking for the purpose of the Nazca line images in Peru, interesting why Nico Georgiou is doing his Strava art - not a religious ritual or a rite, not to give astronomical information or to provide landing zones for aliens, but because he wants to and thinks it's fun 👀
#r4today
#r4today
December 5, 2024 at 8:01 AM
Looking for the purpose of the Nazca line images in Peru, interesting why Nico Georgiou is doing his Strava art - not a religious ritual or a rite, not to give astronomical information or to provide landing zones for aliens, but because he wants to and thinks it's fun 👀
#r4today
#r4today
@BBCfileon4 is infuriating, going for foreign students again when the last scandal's never been resolved: the ETS 'cheating', in which thousands of lives were unjustly ruined. This is the forgotten scandal, just like Windrush and the Post Office - people cruelly treated like criminals en masse.
December 3, 2024 at 9:33 PM
@BBCfileon4 is infuriating, going for foreign students again when the last scandal's never been resolved: the ETS 'cheating', in which thousands of lives were unjustly ruined. This is the forgotten scandal, just like Windrush and the Post Office - people cruelly treated like criminals en masse.
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And yet, it is confidently linked to future tax changes and "fears" over the future state of the economy.
Not 14 years of austerity and managed decline absolutely hammering all but the rich.
Not 14 years of austerity and managed decline absolutely hammering all but the rich.
December 3, 2024 at 10:47 AM
And yet, it is confidently linked to future tax changes and "fears" over the future state of the economy.
Not 14 years of austerity and managed decline absolutely hammering all but the rich.
Not 14 years of austerity and managed decline absolutely hammering all but the rich.