Garry Abson
@gdabson.bsky.social
Dog dad & another bloody crime writer - got nominated for stuff; didn’t win. Hates Nazis.
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Welcome to SURREAL WEEK, where calories don't count, drinking is governed by airport rules, no one cares how you're dressed, and marathoning old movies is the norm. You have until January 5th when doing absolutely fucking nothing becomes embarrassing again. Do nothing with it wisely.
December 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Welcome to SURREAL WEEK, where calories don't count, drinking is governed by airport rules, no one cares how you're dressed, and marathoning old movies is the norm. You have until January 5th when doing absolutely fucking nothing becomes embarrassing again. Do nothing with it wisely.
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Michael C. Rockefeller got shipwrecked in 1963, washed up on an island, and was promptly eaten by cannibals.
December 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Michael C. Rockefeller got shipwrecked in 1963, washed up on an island, and was promptly eaten by cannibals.
This is sublime (and key lime)
"One day this house will be a pile of stones in a farmer field. One day all the world’s pianos will be little more than kindling. One day each of us will be less than even that." michaelianblack.substack.com/p/the-thing-...
The Thing To Be Avoided At All Costs
No doubt it’s because I’ve been in a reflective winter mood but, of late, I’ve been enjoying watching YouTube videos of (mostly) older people talking about their approaches to life, their joys, their ...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:59 PM
This is sublime (and key lime)
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An absolute scandal compounded in this case by failure of French government and EU institutions to forcefully react and sanction in turn those who have sanctioned ICC judges and prosecutors. Makes a total mockery of FR/EU's repeated commitment to the rule of law/ICC
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November 21, 2025 at 9:58 AM
An absolute scandal compounded in this case by failure of French government and EU institutions to forcefully react and sanction in turn those who have sanctioned ICC judges and prosecutors. Makes a total mockery of FR/EU's repeated commitment to the rule of law/ICC
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"We knew Trump was an amoral scumbag when we twice elected him. We knew what he was about, but the good people of America shrugged off his monstrousness because he promised them a more affordable life free from pronoun inquiries." michaelianblack.substack.com/p/all-that-g...
All That Glitters
Honestly, until this week, I did not think Trump fucked kids.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"We knew Trump was an amoral scumbag when we twice elected him. We knew what he was about, but the good people of America shrugged off his monstrousness because he promised them a more affordable life free from pronoun inquiries." michaelianblack.substack.com/p/all-that-g...
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Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
November 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?
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US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz had his ass handed to him for acting like a rude privileged asshole. 😳👇
October 31, 2025 at 2:09 AM
US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz had his ass handed to him for acting like a rude privileged asshole. 😳👇
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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Updating my LEGO White House
October 23, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Updating my LEGO White House
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We are only 3 weeks old (!!) & can only do this work with your support.
And if there was ever a story that proves why Britain needs fiercely independent news outlets, it’s this.
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🙏🙏🙏
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We are only 3 weeks old (!!) & can only do this work with your support.
And if there was ever a story that proves why Britain needs fiercely independent news outlets, it’s this.
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The glamorous TV host, the web of influence and a mysterious trip to Moscow – inside the downfall of Reform’s disgraced MEP
Ahead of a critical Welsh byelection for Reform next week, part two of our investigation into Nathan Gill uncovers the web of Russian influence that encircled him – and asks why it took so long to cha...
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October 18, 2025 at 8:53 AM
If you share this thread or images, please credit @thenerve_news.
We are only 3 weeks old (!!) & can only do this work with your support.
And if there was ever a story that proves why Britain needs fiercely independent news outlets, it’s this.
8/
🙏🙏🙏
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We are only 3 weeks old (!!) & can only do this work with your support.
And if there was ever a story that proves why Britain needs fiercely independent news outlets, it’s this.
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SCOOP: One year after filing a lawsuit against SpaceX for trespassing on land it owns in Texas, Cards Against Humanity has quietly settled with Musk's rocket company.
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Cards Against Humanity settles trespass lawsuit against SpaceX | TechCrunch
Cards Against Humanity, the irreverent party game company known for its provocative humor, has settled its trespassing lawsuit against SpaceX, one year
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October 20, 2025 at 5:50 PM
SCOOP: One year after filing a lawsuit against SpaceX for trespassing on land it owns in Texas, Cards Against Humanity has quietly settled with Musk's rocket company.
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I wish I could say I was shocked, but unfortunately I thought this was the near certain outcome once Trump & Putin had had their phonecall. Trump's position on the war is not "capricious": he consistently parrots Putin's talking points on the inevitability of Russian victory & Ukrainian concessions.
NEW:Trump urged Zelenskyy to accept Russia’s terms for ending its war in a volatile White House meeting on Friday, warning that Putin had said he would “destroy” Ukraine if it did not agree.
The meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy descended many times into a “shouting match” on.ft.com/3WMSQSu
The meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy descended many times into a “shouting match” on.ft.com/3WMSQSu
Trump urged Zelenskyy to accept Putin’s terms or be ‘destroyed’ by Russia
US president tossed aside maps of Ukraine frontline in volatile White House meeting
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October 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I wish I could say I was shocked, but unfortunately I thought this was the near certain outcome once Trump & Putin had had their phonecall. Trump's position on the war is not "capricious": he consistently parrots Putin's talking points on the inevitability of Russian victory & Ukrainian concessions.
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French writer, Albert Camus once said-"Be careful, when democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but not to inquire about its health."
And with a thin smile, it fluffs the pillow, smooths the sheets, and whispers, "Rest now—I’ll take it from here."
And with a thin smile, it fluffs the pillow, smooths the sheets, and whispers, "Rest now—I’ll take it from here."
October 16, 2025 at 1:28 AM
French writer, Albert Camus once said-"Be careful, when democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but not to inquire about its health."
And with a thin smile, it fluffs the pillow, smooths the sheets, and whispers, "Rest now—I’ll take it from here."
And with a thin smile, it fluffs the pillow, smooths the sheets, and whispers, "Rest now—I’ll take it from here."
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Yep. Bubble's bursting, lads.
October 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Yep. Bubble's bursting, lads.
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While today he presents himself as the defender of Palestinians under Israeli bombardment, the Russian intervention in Syria was supported by Labour’s former leader Jeremy Corbyn, and his director of communications Seamus Milne.
This is why Syrians continue to despise him.
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This is why Syrians continue to despise him.
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On this day 10 years ago, Russia entered the Syrian civil war on behalf of the Assad regime, devastating infrastructure, displacing millions and murdering thousands of Syrian civilians.
Despite all of these widespread crimes, Moscow and Assad would go on to lose.
Despite all of these widespread crimes, Moscow and Assad would go on to lose.
September 30, 2025 at 9:29 AM
While today he presents himself as the defender of Palestinians under Israeli bombardment, the Russian intervention in Syria was supported by Labour’s former leader Jeremy Corbyn, and his director of communications Seamus Milne.
This is why Syrians continue to despise him.
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This is why Syrians continue to despise him.
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If Trump really wanted to sanction Putin, he could. It would be no problem. Congress would go for any sanction he wanted. So any time Trump puts a condition on sanctions, it’s just another piece of evidence that he is protecting Putin from sanctions and helping Russia in the war.
September 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
If Trump really wanted to sanction Putin, he could. It would be no problem. Congress would go for any sanction he wanted. So any time Trump puts a condition on sanctions, it’s just another piece of evidence that he is protecting Putin from sanctions and helping Russia in the war.
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it's real support from actual racists
September 8, 2025 at 3:16 PM
it's real support from actual racists
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While any western soldiers in Ukraine would be legitimate targets, they'll be safe from Russia if they stay away from hospitals, kindergartens and apartment blocks.
September 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM
While any western soldiers in Ukraine would be legitimate targets, they'll be safe from Russia if they stay away from hospitals, kindergartens and apartment blocks.
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Thoughts ahead of Trump’s meeting with Zelenskyy & European leaders. First, Trump wants both sides to stop fighting, but is only prepared to put pressure on Ukraine. If Putin had any worries on that score, the Alaska summit will have reassured him. Sanctions are postponed, again. 1/16
August 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Thoughts ahead of Trump’s meeting with Zelenskyy & European leaders. First, Trump wants both sides to stop fighting, but is only prepared to put pressure on Ukraine. If Putin had any worries on that score, the Alaska summit will have reassured him. Sanctions are postponed, again. 1/16
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Me arriving in Alaska:
Customs: Name?
Me: Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
Customs: Occupation?
Me: No, just here to give Donald his evaluation.
Customs: Name?
Me: Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
Customs: Occupation?
Me: No, just here to give Donald his evaluation.
August 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Me arriving in Alaska:
Customs: Name?
Me: Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
Customs: Occupation?
Me: No, just here to give Donald his evaluation.
Customs: Name?
Me: Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
Customs: Occupation?
Me: No, just here to give Donald his evaluation.
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Fun Getaway With Murderous Dictator Just What Exhausted Trump Been Needing
Fun Getaway With Murderous Dictator Just What Exhausted Trump Been Needing
WASHINGTON—Hoping his upcoming meeting in Anchorage with Russian President Vladimir Putin will bring a much-needed change of pace, an exhausted President Donald Trump told reporters Thursday that a fu...
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August 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Fun Getaway With Murderous Dictator Just What Exhausted Trump Been Needing
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The most sobering part about becoming 1930’s Germany is realizing that no one is going to come here and liberate those being brutalized. If this historically inhumane regime is going to be overthrown, We The American People are going to have to do it.
July 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The most sobering part about becoming 1930’s Germany is realizing that no one is going to come here and liberate those being brutalized. If this historically inhumane regime is going to be overthrown, We The American People are going to have to do it.
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Sushko is oc correct in advising 🇺🇦 to turn down a deal like this.
But this is exactly what TrumpAdmin is looking for:
a way to protect 🇷🇺 from real pressure.
In 3 days T is going to announce that US has made a breakthrough in negotiating with 🇷🇺, and now it’s up to 🇺🇦 to show a “will to peace”.
But this is exactly what TrumpAdmin is looking for:
a way to protect 🇷🇺 from real pressure.
In 3 days T is going to announce that US has made a breakthrough in negotiating with 🇷🇺, and now it’s up to 🇺🇦 to show a “will to peace”.
NO DEAL: As Ukraine's own ballistic missiles are about to enter combat service, Russia suddenly wants to dictate terms to prevent Ukraine from striking back in the domain that will hurt Russia the most - air, while continuing the invasion on the ground.
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Russia considers air truce proposal to Trump without ending war, Bloomberg says
According to Bloomberg, Russian officials are exploring options ahead of a visit by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow this week.
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August 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Sushko is oc correct in advising 🇺🇦 to turn down a deal like this.
But this is exactly what TrumpAdmin is looking for:
a way to protect 🇷🇺 from real pressure.
In 3 days T is going to announce that US has made a breakthrough in negotiating with 🇷🇺, and now it’s up to 🇺🇦 to show a “will to peace”.
But this is exactly what TrumpAdmin is looking for:
a way to protect 🇷🇺 from real pressure.
In 3 days T is going to announce that US has made a breakthrough in negotiating with 🇷🇺, and now it’s up to 🇺🇦 to show a “will to peace”.
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So this is how democracies drift into dictatorship.
The organs of state nod along. The satirists crack jokes and do no more. The press and other appeasers simply turn a blind eye. The people... for the most part... just groan & let it happen.
And very soon the future is no more.
The organs of state nod along. The satirists crack jokes and do no more. The press and other appeasers simply turn a blind eye. The people... for the most part... just groan & let it happen.
And very soon the future is no more.
August 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
So this is how democracies drift into dictatorship.
The organs of state nod along. The satirists crack jokes and do no more. The press and other appeasers simply turn a blind eye. The people... for the most part... just groan & let it happen.
And very soon the future is no more.
The organs of state nod along. The satirists crack jokes and do no more. The press and other appeasers simply turn a blind eye. The people... for the most part... just groan & let it happen.
And very soon the future is no more.