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Claire Armstrong
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Cumbrian, Teacher & Devotee, not necessarily in that order…
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"Do you remember the 21st night of September?"
September 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Elon Musk openly called for violence on our streets yesterday.

I hope politicians from all parties come together to condemn his deeply dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric.

Britain must stand united against this clear attempt to undermine our democracy.
September 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Reprint?
Repost for YES
August 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Define "aura"
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June 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Cassocks are red
Conclaves are dope
Wake up babe we got a
May 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉

Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.

You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
May 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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If you're wondering why so many right wing individuals are saying hateful things about the late Pope, the reason is simple: he told them that they should care about other people.
April 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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April 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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March 22, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined.
February 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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It is obvious but worth repeating that regimes built on lies survive only as long as they can suppress truth. The promotion of complicit media (alternative facts) & denigration of objective media (facts) is not just desirable but essential. This process is being turbo-charged in the USA right now.
February 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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February 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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SON.
And must they all be hang’d that swear and lie?

L . MACD.
Every one.

SON.
Who must hang them?

L. MACD.
Why, the honest men.

SON.
Then the liars and swearers are fools; for there are liars and swearers enow to beat the honest men and hang up them.
February 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Mike Pence just reposted an old article he wrote about the limitations on the powers of a president. For some reason. Here is a part of it.
February 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Half Term bonus round 🫶
February 15, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Very ready for this one…
February 1, 2025 at 11:43 AM
A whole year since the O2 and the debut of Before We Drown 🩵
No footage until the 31st in Glasgow, as I was too busy having a meltdown to record anything, but it was a belter of a gig 🖤 #mementomori #depechemode
January 27, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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simpsons did it
January 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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January 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Hell is empty,
And all the devils are here.
January 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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January 7, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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The #Top31DepecheMode results are in!

Never Let Me Down Again takes the crown, and some big hitters missed out.

Thank you to everyone who took part.

Album Tracks and 21st Century Gold playlists and links to all in the 🧵 below 👇

Happy New Year everyone 🌹
December 31, 2024 at 7:13 PM
#top31depechemode #top10nathan
Day 1: World In My Eyes

Fletch’s favourite and mine too.
To me, this is a song about the power of the arts to make us see things in another perspective, as well as a sexy, sultry slice of Violator perfection. 🧵1/2
Depeche Mode - World In My Eyes - Cologne 08 04 2024 - Lanxess Arena [MultiCam By Hala]
YouTube video by Hala7x
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December 31, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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Day 2: Enjoy The Silence 🌹

The high point of every live show; I love the energy, the melancholy, and the way Dave whips the crowd into a frenzy. It makes me feel alive, at one with the whole crowd. In that moment words are very unnecessary…
Depeche Mode - Enjoy the Silence (Remastered)
YouTube video by DepecheModeVEVO
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December 30, 2024 at 5:42 PM
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December 29, 2024 at 5:45 PM