Hamish Macdonald
@hamishmac.bsky.social
Teacher (retired), historian, writer, dual British/French Nationality (resident in France), Arsenal FC fan, likes cricket, politically left of centre, loves cooking, gardening, music, creativity, seeks fun, listens to alternative points of view
Any senior politician whose country is a NATO member should withdraw an invitation to serve on Trump’s Board of peace until
1. He apologises and withdraws his remarks about participation of their armed forces in Afghanistan
2. Withdraws invitation to those condemned for war crimes
1. He apologises and withdraws his remarks about participation of their armed forces in Afghanistan
2. Withdraws invitation to those condemned for war crimes
January 24, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Any senior politician whose country is a NATO member should withdraw an invitation to serve on Trump’s Board of peace until
1. He apologises and withdraws his remarks about participation of their armed forces in Afghanistan
2. Withdraws invitation to those condemned for war crimes
1. He apologises and withdraws his remarks about participation of their armed forces in Afghanistan
2. Withdraws invitation to those condemned for war crimes
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A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
bit.ly
January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
January 24, 2026 at 12:38 AM
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
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Is Tony Blair seriously going to take up a place on Trump’s Board of Peace rather than walk away from and distance himself from Trump’s recent insult to British and other NATO participants in Afghanistan?
January 24, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Is Tony Blair seriously going to take up a place on Trump’s Board of Peace rather than walk away from and distance himself from Trump’s recent insult to British and other NATO participants in Afghanistan?
3. At last a robust Democratic response in Gavin Newsom
4. Awareness in the US in the visceral humour of Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel responses in Daly Talk show
4. Awareness in the US in the visceral humour of Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel responses in Daly Talk show
January 22, 2026 at 3:49 PM
3. At last a robust Democratic response in Gavin Newsom
4. Awareness in the US in the visceral humour of Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel responses in Daly Talk show
4. Awareness in the US in the visceral humour of Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel responses in Daly Talk show
Having watched the Trump horror show at DAVOS four things on YouTube have given me heart:
1. John Gardner (psychologist) on his diagnosis of Trump’s ‘Malignant narcissism’ and dementia
2. Mark Carney’ s masterclass in how to react to the rupture of the world order.
1. John Gardner (psychologist) on his diagnosis of Trump’s ‘Malignant narcissism’ and dementia
2. Mark Carney’ s masterclass in how to react to the rupture of the world order.
January 22, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Having watched the Trump horror show at DAVOS four things on YouTube have given me heart:
1. John Gardner (psychologist) on his diagnosis of Trump’s ‘Malignant narcissism’ and dementia
2. Mark Carney’ s masterclass in how to react to the rupture of the world order.
1. John Gardner (psychologist) on his diagnosis of Trump’s ‘Malignant narcissism’ and dementia
2. Mark Carney’ s masterclass in how to react to the rupture of the world order.
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Trump acts like he is running a protection racket. What's going to be interesting is watching all those right wingers who have defended him argue that it is right that he attempts to strong arm UK et al into letting him occupy another NATO country.
January 17, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Trump acts like he is running a protection racket. What's going to be interesting is watching all those right wingers who have defended him argue that it is right that he attempts to strong arm UK et al into letting him occupy another NATO country.
Time surely for UK plus European leaders to stop sucking up to Trump and play him at his own game. For a while not specifying retaliation for the moment but making it clear he has crossed a line and signifiant response will follow.
January 17, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Time surely for UK plus European leaders to stop sucking up to Trump and play him at his own game. For a while not specifying retaliation for the moment but making it clear he has crossed a line and signifiant response will follow.
Farage’s face and body language during Jenrick press conference unusually tense (toothache or dental problem) suggesting not quite in control of the narrative that Jenrick is desperately spinning. Massive wake up call to Labour to get their media projection smart. Starmer on notice re May elections
January 15, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Farage’s face and body language during Jenrick press conference unusually tense (toothache or dental problem) suggesting not quite in control of the narrative that Jenrick is desperately spinning. Massive wake up call to Labour to get their media projection smart. Starmer on notice re May elections
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social
m.youtube.com/watch?v=PqTP...
One to share with TRIP supporters!
Hamish Macdonald
PS also have appreciated La Vallete’s gent’s pool
m.youtube.com/watch?v=PqTP...
One to share with TRIP supporters!
Hamish Macdonald
PS also have appreciated La Vallete’s gent’s pool
Jimmy Kimmel's Alternative Christmas Message (Channel 4 UK)
YouTube video by LateNighter
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December 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social
m.youtube.com/watch?v=PqTP...
One to share with TRIP supporters!
Hamish Macdonald
PS also have appreciated La Vallete’s gent’s pool
m.youtube.com/watch?v=PqTP...
One to share with TRIP supporters!
Hamish Macdonald
PS also have appreciated La Vallete’s gent’s pool
@therestpolitics.bsky.social Starmer interview with Nick Robinson on the Radio 4 Today Programme this morning. Thought he handled Robinson‘s questions on behalf of the Tory and Reform parties and detractors well. He did not get riled and was articulate, well prepared, clear and prime ministerial.
October 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
@therestpolitics.bsky.social Starmer interview with Nick Robinson on the Radio 4 Today Programme this morning. Thought he handled Robinson‘s questions on behalf of the Tory and Reform parties and detractors well. He did not get riled and was articulate, well prepared, clear and prime ministerial.
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Al Gore didn’t hold back: The Trump admin is “attacking the heart of truth,” twisting facts like the Nazis did in the 1930s. From climate denial to rewriting the Ukraine war, it’s all about power—not reality.
Gore warned the U.S. is under siege—and every former leader should speak out like he did.
Gore warned the U.S. is under siege—and every former leader should speak out like he did.
June 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Anthony Seldon trotted out on Sunday morning with Trevor Phillips as if a genuine academic objective historian rather than an ex-independent school headteacher with conservative bias. Ffs
June 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Anthony Seldon trotted out on Sunday morning with Trevor Phillips as if a genuine academic objective historian rather than an ex-independent school headteacher with conservative bias. Ffs
@channel4news.bsky.social Krishan Guru Murphy superb tonight ! Hat’s off for doggedly pursuing truth versus Israeli disinformation and fanatical lies regarding shooting Gazans desperately seeking aid distributed by UN.
June 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
@channel4news.bsky.social Krishan Guru Murphy superb tonight ! Hat’s off for doggedly pursuing truth versus Israeli disinformation and fanatical lies regarding shooting Gazans desperately seeking aid distributed by UN.
Laura K anointing Nigel Farage as future PM. What does this say about a). Her objective journalism and b). The BBC’s complicity in making respectable the populist extreme right agenda?
May 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Laura K anointing Nigel Farage as future PM. What does this say about a). Her objective journalism and b). The BBC’s complicity in making respectable the populist extreme right agenda?
Is Trump having his Liz Truss moment?😂
April 4, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Is Trump having his Liz Truss moment?😂
Trump cabinet meeting a nauseating spectacle of sycophancy with media being complicit in giving it airtime
March 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Trump cabinet meeting a nauseating spectacle of sycophancy with media being complicit in giving it airtime
Trump in full flight deranged mode this afternoon !
March 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Trump in full flight deranged mode this afternoon !
Where is the US opposition ? Senior statesmen? Obama, Bush, Biden, Harris, Romney, Who is going to speak up? Why the silence?
February 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Where is the US opposition ? Senior statesmen? Obama, Bush, Biden, Harris, Romney, Who is going to speak up? Why the silence?
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Privatised vs Public Water
England & Wales: Private firms = high bills, big dividends, underinvestment.
Scotland: Publicly owned = lower bills, reinvested profits, better performance.
Leakage? Less in Scotland. Sewage spills? Fewer. Public ownership works. 💧 #UKWater
England & Wales: Private firms = high bills, big dividends, underinvestment.
Scotland: Publicly owned = lower bills, reinvested profits, better performance.
Leakage? Less in Scotland. Sewage spills? Fewer. Public ownership works. 💧 #UKWater
January 30, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Privatised vs Public Water
England & Wales: Private firms = high bills, big dividends, underinvestment.
Scotland: Publicly owned = lower bills, reinvested profits, better performance.
Leakage? Less in Scotland. Sewage spills? Fewer. Public ownership works. 💧 #UKWater
England & Wales: Private firms = high bills, big dividends, underinvestment.
Scotland: Publicly owned = lower bills, reinvested profits, better performance.
Leakage? Less in Scotland. Sewage spills? Fewer. Public ownership works. 💧 #UKWater
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social
A question from a TRIP plus member:
“Would Keir Starmer have more world influence and the courage to stand up to Trump if Britain were in the EU given he is one of the few European leaders of a government with a majority ?”
A question from a TRIP plus member:
“Would Keir Starmer have more world influence and the courage to stand up to Trump if Britain were in the EU given he is one of the few European leaders of a government with a majority ?”
January 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social
A question from a TRIP plus member:
“Would Keir Starmer have more world influence and the courage to stand up to Trump if Britain were in the EU given he is one of the few European leaders of a government with a majority ?”
A question from a TRIP plus member:
“Would Keir Starmer have more world influence and the courage to stand up to Trump if Britain were in the EU given he is one of the few European leaders of a government with a majority ?”