Jo Dee
@jdcsense1973.bsky.social
In this crazy world, good to know there are some like minded folk who agree we need to challenge the injustices we see in the UK and around the world.
You have to self administer the dose, so those who want to live would simply never take it. It's that simple. This is for people in agony in the last days of their life. Disability is not a terminal illness. Those with terminal illnesses who want palliative care instead would get it.
Did you not read the article and why disbaled people simply don't trust them on that?
November 28, 2024 at 10:37 PM
You have to self administer the dose, so those who want to live would simply never take it. It's that simple. This is for people in agony in the last days of their life. Disability is not a terminal illness. Those with terminal illnesses who want palliative care instead would get it.
It's for terminal illnesses only. Not disabilities. It would be ILLEGAL under the current proposed bill to give assisted dying to a disabled person with no terminal illness/ less than 6 months to live, so it could not be sanctioned by a judge and the 2 doctors.
This cannot be about 'quality of life' (let alone making a hideous assumption that a disability is a lesser quality of life - for someone newly facing a need to use a chair, this is hardly encouraging)
No slippery slopes is the assurance. This may or may not be so, but look at the supporters. 5/13
No slippery slopes is the assurance. This may or may not be so, but look at the supporters. 5/13
November 28, 2024 at 10:26 PM
It's for terminal illnesses only. Not disabilities. It would be ILLEGAL under the current proposed bill to give assisted dying to a disabled person with no terminal illness/ less than 6 months to live, so it could not be sanctioned by a judge and the 2 doctors.
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Police investigate tractor that created ‘devastating’ wave in flooded UK town
Police investigate tractor that created ‘devastating’ wave in flooded UK town
Vehicle drove water into businesses in Tenbury Wells, which local people say smashed windows and opened doors
Police are investigating after a tractor drove through a flooded high street in Tenbury Wells in Worcestershire, triggering a wave of water that…
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November 25, 2024 at 8:35 PM
Police investigate tractor that created ‘devastating’ wave in flooded UK town
Thankfully the proposed bill would instantly rule this nonsense out as: they don't have a terminal illness, or have less than 6 months to live, they wouldn't get a judge, and two doctors to approve their assisted death, and thry wouldn't want to administer their own lethal dose of medication.
🧵 Whatever your views on assisted dying, I always assumed we’d all agree that the topic is ethically fraught & complex.
Not so Matthew Parris.
For him, it’s simple.
Earlier this year, he argued that old & frail people *should* be killed - to save society the cost of looking after them. 1/n
Not so Matthew Parris.
For him, it’s simple.
Earlier this year, he argued that old & frail people *should* be killed - to save society the cost of looking after them. 1/n
November 25, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Thankfully the proposed bill would instantly rule this nonsense out as: they don't have a terminal illness, or have less than 6 months to live, they wouldn't get a judge, and two doctors to approve their assisted death, and thry wouldn't want to administer their own lethal dose of medication.
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Billionaires making $1,000,000 a minute have convinced idiots making $20 an hour, that immigrants making $7 an hour are the reason their wages are so low.
But if you're not an idiot you know its the billionaires blatant robbery that keeps your wages so low.
But if you're not an idiot you know its the billionaires blatant robbery that keeps your wages so low.
November 25, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Billionaires making $1,000,000 a minute have convinced idiots making $20 an hour, that immigrants making $7 an hour are the reason their wages are so low.
But if you're not an idiot you know its the billionaires blatant robbery that keeps your wages so low.
But if you're not an idiot you know its the billionaires blatant robbery that keeps your wages so low.
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November 25, 2024 at 7:50 AM
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When you ask your husband for a cup of tea and he asks if you would like a Bailey‘s hot chocolate instead. Yes please!!!
November 25, 2024 at 6:49 PM
When you ask your husband for a cup of tea and he asks if you would like a Bailey‘s hot chocolate instead. Yes please!!!
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Brexit: New report suggests UK £311bn worse off by 2035 due to leaving EU news.sky.com/story/brexit...
Brexit: New report suggests UK £311bn worse off by 2035 due to leaving EU
The report came up with a scenario for growth if the UK had stayed inside the EU, and compared it to forecasts the Office for Budget Responsibility made in March last year.
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November 24, 2024 at 11:27 PM
Brexit: New report suggests UK £311bn worse off by 2035 due to leaving EU news.sky.com/story/brexit...
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How do I find all of the people who care about the NHS on this platform?
There must be millions, right?💥🥰💙
There must be millions, right?💥🥰💙
November 25, 2024 at 6:50 PM
How do I find all of the people who care about the NHS on this platform?
There must be millions, right?💥🥰💙
There must be millions, right?💥🥰💙
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This needs to be said, loud, and often.
November 25, 2024 at 5:20 PM
This needs to be said, loud, and often.
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The Government’s own shocking data shows a staggering 97% of new patients who try to get an NHS appointment fail to get one - NHS dentistry for new patients has effectively ceased to exist. Why are we not talking about this?
🚨FOR NEW PATIENTS NHS DENTISTRY HAS EFFECTIVELY CEASED TO EXIST
Government’s own shocking data shows a staggering 97% of new patients who try to get an NHS appointment fail to get one
People forced to pull out their own teeth with pliers is not Victorian it’s medieval
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Government’s own shocking data shows a staggering 97% of new patients who try to get an NHS appointment fail to get one
People forced to pull out their own teeth with pliers is not Victorian it’s medieval
youtu.be/UtqAtGAnuC0?...
People having to pull out their own teeth with pliers is not Victorian - it’s medieval
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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November 25, 2024 at 7:01 PM
The Government’s own shocking data shows a staggering 97% of new patients who try to get an NHS appointment fail to get one - NHS dentistry for new patients has effectively ceased to exist. Why are we not talking about this?
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A very thoughtful interview with the wonderful Kim Leadbetter. @lewisgoodall.com put it so eloquently, and I agree - whatever your political views & your own thoughts about assisted dying, we need more people like Kim in politics - compassionate, listening, balanced. Thank you Lewis & co.
Listen to today's full episode: Kim Leadbeater on assisted dying, fractious politics and Jo Cox
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The News Agents - Podcast | Global Player
<p>Next week, MPs will get their first opportunity in almost a decade to vote on extending the choices available to terminally ill people at the end of their lives. A contentious subject, The Assisted...
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November 22, 2024 at 8:46 PM
A very thoughtful interview with the wonderful Kim Leadbetter. @lewisgoodall.com put it so eloquently, and I agree - whatever your political views & your own thoughts about assisted dying, we need more people like Kim in politics - compassionate, listening, balanced. Thank you Lewis & co.
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We took six bags of toys we no longer play with down to the charity shop this morning - I read somewhere that generally people have a new year clear out but families looking for Xmas presents need stuff before then. Makes sense - so spent yesterday sorting through our stuff
November 24, 2024 at 12:54 PM
We took six bags of toys we no longer play with down to the charity shop this morning - I read somewhere that generally people have a new year clear out but families looking for Xmas presents need stuff before then. Makes sense - so spent yesterday sorting through our stuff
I'm working class and trust me, I know a lot of people who believed the crap about Corbyn, Brexit and now 'Poor Farmers'. It keeps happening. Without the working class vote you wouldn't get in, so based on who we've elected in the last 50 years I'd say the majority are pretty brainwashed.
If they went to a private school and speak up for good, it's still relevant - it's good there are some class traitors in the highly positive sense, but there aren't many.
I'm not on board with this characterisation of "working class folk" as brainless idiots though - all parties are riddled with
I'm not on board with this characterisation of "working class folk" as brainless idiots though - all parties are riddled with
November 24, 2024 at 12:37 PM
I'm working class and trust me, I know a lot of people who believed the crap about Corbyn, Brexit and now 'Poor Farmers'. It keeps happening. Without the working class vote you wouldn't get in, so based on who we've elected in the last 50 years I'd say the majority are pretty brainwashed.
We know that, we've had way too many Eton Mess farces as leaders. I agree, they're overrepresented in politics and media... but that's down to the UK class system reinforcing that a certain accent/education makes someone 'smarter'. We all know this is nonsense...but the average Joe votes for that.
I'm not concerned with *why* someone went to private school, this is to highlight the overrepresentation in politics/media and also to provide context on someone's career and views
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Q: why are you doing this?
A: private school people are vastly overrepresented in UK media, politics, academia, etc. I think knowing who was a private school kid is relevant context when viewing an account
A: private school people are vastly overrepresented in UK media, politics, academia, etc. I think knowing who was a private school kid is relevant context when viewing an account
November 24, 2024 at 12:08 PM
We know that, we've had way too many Eton Mess farces as leaders. I agree, they're overrepresented in politics and media... but that's down to the UK class system reinforcing that a certain accent/education makes someone 'smarter'. We all know this is nonsense...but the average Joe votes for that.
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I'm not concerned with *why* someone went to private school, this is to highlight the overrepresentation in politics/media and also to provide context on someone's career and views
bsky.app/profile/dadd...
bsky.app/profile/dadd...
Q: why are you doing this?
A: private school people are vastly overrepresented in UK media, politics, academia, etc. I think knowing who was a private school kid is relevant context when viewing an account
A: private school people are vastly overrepresented in UK media, politics, academia, etc. I think knowing who was a private school kid is relevant context when viewing an account
November 24, 2024 at 11:50 AM
I'm not concerned with *why* someone went to private school, this is to highlight the overrepresentation in politics/media and also to provide context on someone's career and views
bsky.app/profile/dadd...
bsky.app/profile/dadd...
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🚨 NEW: A new poll shows that 65% of Brits support assisted dying ahead of the upcoming Private Members Bill
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
November 23, 2024 at 10:57 PM
🚨 NEW: A new poll shows that 65% of Brits support assisted dying ahead of the upcoming Private Members Bill
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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Have you blocked the “Politlcs UK” account yet?
Unknown to most, they’re a Tory engagement farm, subtly pushing a narrative.
But pretending to be an impartial news source.
Let’s nip them in the bud, and not give them the amplification they need.
Share this, and BLOCK.
The evidence..
Unknown to most, they’re a Tory engagement farm, subtly pushing a narrative.
But pretending to be an impartial news source.
Let’s nip them in the bud, and not give them the amplification they need.
Share this, and BLOCK.
The evidence..
November 17, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Have you blocked the “Politlcs UK” account yet?
Unknown to most, they’re a Tory engagement farm, subtly pushing a narrative.
But pretending to be an impartial news source.
Let’s nip them in the bud, and not give them the amplification they need.
Share this, and BLOCK.
The evidence..
Unknown to most, they’re a Tory engagement farm, subtly pushing a narrative.
But pretending to be an impartial news source.
Let’s nip them in the bud, and not give them the amplification they need.
Share this, and BLOCK.
The evidence..
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Back on the other place 'call a general election now' is trending, promoted by the same people who responded to calls for a second Brexit referendum by saying "it was the will of the people, move on".
November 24, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Back on the other place 'call a general election now' is trending, promoted by the same people who responded to calls for a second Brexit referendum by saying "it was the will of the people, move on".
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#COP29 ends in betrayal of the Global South. Failure of wealthier countries to deliver sufficient finance shows yet again the sickening injustice & inequality at the heart of this process. Solidarity with all who fought for better - the fight continues
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Cop29 agrees $1.3tn climate finance deal but campaigners brand it a ‘betrayal’
Deep divisions remain after high-stakes talks end with agreement to help developing world shift to low-carbon economy
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November 24, 2024 at 12:09 AM
#COP29 ends in betrayal of the Global South. Failure of wealthier countries to deliver sufficient finance shows yet again the sickening injustice & inequality at the heart of this process. Solidarity with all who fought for better - the fight continues
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Fascinating thread from @tomcalver.bsky.social.
Public perception of criminal sentencing remains wholly out of kilter with reality.
We need politicians and elements of the media to start treating the public as adults, and debating the topic on facts instead of lazy and hysterical misinformation.
Public perception of criminal sentencing remains wholly out of kilter with reality.
We need politicians and elements of the media to start treating the public as adults, and debating the topic on facts instead of lazy and hysterical misinformation.
NEW: Are we tough enough on killers?
Just 6 per cent of the public think murder sentences are getting tougher.
In reality, they have jumped 50 per cent in two decades. Why is public opinion so out of step?
1/6
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/6b42...
Just 6 per cent of the public think murder sentences are getting tougher.
In reality, they have jumped 50 per cent in two decades. Why is public opinion so out of step?
1/6
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/6b42...
November 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Fascinating thread from @tomcalver.bsky.social.
Public perception of criminal sentencing remains wholly out of kilter with reality.
We need politicians and elements of the media to start treating the public as adults, and debating the topic on facts instead of lazy and hysterical misinformation.
Public perception of criminal sentencing remains wholly out of kilter with reality.
We need politicians and elements of the media to start treating the public as adults, and debating the topic on facts instead of lazy and hysterical misinformation.
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Hang on. The quotes are: – “we will crack down hard on anyone who tries to game the system, to tackle fraud so we can take cash straight from the banks of fraudsters.” How exactly is that akin to calling the disabled “a blight on society”?
November 24, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Hang on. The quotes are: – “we will crack down hard on anyone who tries to game the system, to tackle fraud so we can take cash straight from the banks of fraudsters.” How exactly is that akin to calling the disabled “a blight on society”?