Franklin Busby
@franklinbusby.bsky.social
Former headmaster of Hawthorne Abbey Preparatory. Tutor of history and moral philosophy. Following the Labour path toward a fairer, saner world.
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After a long career in academia, I’m finding my way in this new forum. Hoping to meet others who still value steady public service, principled debate, and the patient work of improving our common life.
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BREAKING: Kennedy Niece Maria Shriver:
"It is beyond comprehension that this sitting president has sought to rename this great memorial dedicated to President Kennedy. It is beyond wild that he would think adding his name in front of President Kennedy’s name is acceptable. It is not."
"It is beyond comprehension that this sitting president has sought to rename this great memorial dedicated to President Kennedy. It is beyond wild that he would think adding his name in front of President Kennedy’s name is acceptable. It is not."
December 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
BREAKING: Kennedy Niece Maria Shriver:
"It is beyond comprehension that this sitting president has sought to rename this great memorial dedicated to President Kennedy. It is beyond wild that he would think adding his name in front of President Kennedy’s name is acceptable. It is not."
"It is beyond comprehension that this sitting president has sought to rename this great memorial dedicated to President Kennedy. It is beyond wild that he would think adding his name in front of President Kennedy’s name is acceptable. It is not."
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“A career-minded feminist may prostitute her cognitive function and her time. Soul. For money. She may not ever post images of herself for free. That is NOT her choice.”
(Me, mind and soul exchanged for money, but posting pictures for fun).
#fuckoff #nsfw #fishnet #orneryfans #Lorraine
(Me, mind and soul exchanged for money, but posting pictures for fun).
#fuckoff #nsfw #fishnet #orneryfans #Lorraine
December 18, 2025 at 1:24 AM
“A career-minded feminist may prostitute her cognitive function and her time. Soul. For money. She may not ever post images of herself for free. That is NOT her choice.”
(Me, mind and soul exchanged for money, but posting pictures for fun).
#fuckoff #nsfw #fishnet #orneryfans #Lorraine
(Me, mind and soul exchanged for money, but posting pictures for fun).
#fuckoff #nsfw #fishnet #orneryfans #Lorraine
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Four decades after the Reagan-era push to defund public education, we’re right where experts warned we’d be: 20th globally, far from first. America is the greatest lost opportunity.
September 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Four decades after the Reagan-era push to defund public education, we’re right where experts warned we’d be: 20th globally, far from first. America is the greatest lost opportunity.
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More parties for the rich. Yay. Oh wait… am I paying for this? I can’t afford healthcare so don’t charge me anything for your party.
Donald Trump just announced the creation of the “Patriot Games,” an “unprecedented four-day athletic event” with “one young man and one young woman from each state and territory.”
December 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
More parties for the rich. Yay. Oh wait… am I paying for this? I can’t afford healthcare so don’t charge me anything for your party.
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It could have been worse: he could have tried to force Rishi Sunak on the Discord
A Discord for gay gamers is in disarray after an exec at Anthropic forced an AI chatbot on the Discord.
When confronted, the exec said he would not submit to mob rule and that AIs have emotions. @evystadium.bsky.social has more.
Story by @mjgault.bsky.social
www.404media.co/anthropic-ex...
When confronted, the exec said he would not submit to mob rule and that AIs have emotions. @evystadium.bsky.social has more.
Story by @mjgault.bsky.social
www.404media.co/anthropic-ex...
December 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM
It could have been worse: he could have tried to force Rishi Sunak on the Discord
Much of what we call radical today would once have been described simply as responsible stewardship of the common good.
December 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Much of what we call radical today would once have been described simply as responsible stewardship of the common good.
There is a difference between disagreement and degradation. The former sharpens a democracy; the latter corrodes it.
December 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
There is a difference between disagreement and degradation. The former sharpens a democracy; the latter corrodes it.
Public life works best when patience is treated as a virtue rather than a weakness. I remain convinced that steady reform outlasts spectacle.
December 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Public life works best when patience is treated as a virtue rather than a weakness. I remain convinced that steady reform outlasts spectacle.
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Our Planet has two Lungs, one is Blue the other is Green
November 17, 2024 at 8:51 AM
Our Planet has two Lungs, one is Blue the other is Green
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THREAD.
A collection of photographs of birds I have met in the UK countryside.
You will find the all-important captions to the photos in the alt text.
A collection of photographs of birds I have met in the UK countryside.
You will find the all-important captions to the photos in the alt text.
December 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
THREAD.
A collection of photographs of birds I have met in the UK countryside.
You will find the all-important captions to the photos in the alt text.
A collection of photographs of birds I have met in the UK countryside.
You will find the all-important captions to the photos in the alt text.
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BORIS JOHNSON'S RUSSIAN TIES: THREAT TO DEMOCRACY UK -
BORIS JOHNSON'S RUSSIAN TIES: THREAT TO DEMOCRACY UK -
November 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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BORIS JOHNSON'S RUSSIAN TIES: THREAT TO DEMOCRACY UK -
BORIS JOHNSON'S RUSSIAN TIES: THREAT TO DEMOCRACY UK -
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My Bluesky motto
I don’t agree with that Ben, please don’t hijack this important crank conversation with off topic crankery
December 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
My Bluesky motto
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Disgraced royal Andrew and Donald Trump are both pictured in new images from the Epstein files
Andrew and Donald Trump pictured in new Epstein files release
www.thenational.scot
December 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Disgraced royal Andrew and Donald Trump are both pictured in new images from the Epstein files
After a long career in academia, I’m finding my way in this new forum. Hoping to meet others who still value steady public service, principled debate, and the patient work of improving our common life.
December 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
After a long career in academia, I’m finding my way in this new forum. Hoping to meet others who still value steady public service, principled debate, and the patient work of improving our common life.