John
@johnlondonuk.bsky.social
If you're confident in your centrism, let it be radical.
Also, please know, if I get irritated and give short sharp replies, I annoy myself as much as I annoy you. I hate it when I do that and am trying to do it less.
Also, please know, if I get irritated and give short sharp replies, I annoy myself as much as I annoy you. I hate it when I do that and am trying to do it less.
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John
@johnlondonuk.bsky.social
· Dec 8
1/ 🧵 Migration Crises & Russia’s Hybrid War
Let’s explore a crucial but overlooked factor in Europe’s migration crises: Russia’s deliberate strategy of weaponizing migration to destabilize the West. Why isn’t the media spotlighting this?
Let’s explore a crucial but overlooked factor in Europe’s migration crises: Russia’s deliberate strategy of weaponizing migration to destabilize the West. Why isn’t the media spotlighting this?
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Putin has now moved on from making nuclear threats, saying his new long-range Oreshnik missiles make them redundant.
Except it’s just more propaganda. His own milibloggers complained how ineffective the Oreshnik was when he dropped one on Ukraine.
The more he blusters the more frightened he is.
Except it’s just more propaganda. His own milibloggers complained how ineffective the Oreshnik was when he dropped one on Ukraine.
The more he blusters the more frightened he is.
December 10, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Putin has now moved on from making nuclear threats, saying his new long-range Oreshnik missiles make them redundant.
Except it’s just more propaganda. His own milibloggers complained how ineffective the Oreshnik was when he dropped one on Ukraine.
The more he blusters the more frightened he is.
Except it’s just more propaganda. His own milibloggers complained how ineffective the Oreshnik was when he dropped one on Ukraine.
The more he blusters the more frightened he is.
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Consequences for Russia of loss in Syria:
1. Reminder that Russia often loses wars;
2. Difficulty in maintaining colonial extraction in Africa;
3. Possibility of new pipelines to Europe;
4. Doctrine of supporting dictators fails.
1. Reminder that Russia often loses wars;
2. Difficulty in maintaining colonial extraction in Africa;
3. Possibility of new pipelines to Europe;
4. Doctrine of supporting dictators fails.
December 9, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Consequences for Russia of loss in Syria:
1. Reminder that Russia often loses wars;
2. Difficulty in maintaining colonial extraction in Africa;
3. Possibility of new pipelines to Europe;
4. Doctrine of supporting dictators fails.
1. Reminder that Russia often loses wars;
2. Difficulty in maintaining colonial extraction in Africa;
3. Possibility of new pipelines to Europe;
4. Doctrine of supporting dictators fails.
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The US is continuing the ham-fisted attempt to bully Ukraine into lowering their age of conscription to 18 years old. Ukraine is only drafting 25 years old and older. The US has stalled equipment deliveries & added senseless pre-conditions that have limited Ukraine's ability to defend properly.
December 9, 2024 at 9:00 PM
The US is continuing the ham-fisted attempt to bully Ukraine into lowering their age of conscription to 18 years old. Ukraine is only drafting 25 years old and older. The US has stalled equipment deliveries & added senseless pre-conditions that have limited Ukraine's ability to defend properly.
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“Our ‘escalation management’ has essentially provoked the very aggression we sought to avoid. Still, we stubbornly refuse to learn this lesson: Russia, history tells us, is deterred by strength and emboldened by weakness.”
December 9, 2024 at 6:49 PM
“Our ‘escalation management’ has essentially provoked the very aggression we sought to avoid. Still, we stubbornly refuse to learn this lesson: Russia, history tells us, is deterred by strength and emboldened by weakness.”
🧵 "Disingenuous Tactics: How the Woke Mob Stifles Debate and Hijacks Progress"
1/ A troubling pattern among certain woke associated groups is the swarm-like approach to dissent. Instead of engaging with ideas they bully and stifle opposition. Nuance is sacrificed for dogma, with debate a casualty.
1/ A troubling pattern among certain woke associated groups is the swarm-like approach to dissent. Instead of engaging with ideas they bully and stifle opposition. Nuance is sacrificed for dogma, with debate a casualty.
December 9, 2024 at 3:43 PM
🧵 "Disingenuous Tactics: How the Woke Mob Stifles Debate and Hijacks Progress"
1/ A troubling pattern among certain woke associated groups is the swarm-like approach to dissent. Instead of engaging with ideas they bully and stifle opposition. Nuance is sacrificed for dogma, with debate a casualty.
1/ A troubling pattern among certain woke associated groups is the swarm-like approach to dissent. Instead of engaging with ideas they bully and stifle opposition. Nuance is sacrificed for dogma, with debate a casualty.
🧵 Identity Politics and The Hypocrisy of Oversimplification: Fighting Division with Clarity, Not Clichés
1/ It’s frustrating to see those who claim to fight against discrimination, bias, and prejudice often displaying the very behaviors they decry—anger, cliches, gross generalizations,
1/ It’s frustrating to see those who claim to fight against discrimination, bias, and prejudice often displaying the very behaviors they decry—anger, cliches, gross generalizations,
December 9, 2024 at 3:03 PM
🧵 Identity Politics and The Hypocrisy of Oversimplification: Fighting Division with Clarity, Not Clichés
1/ It’s frustrating to see those who claim to fight against discrimination, bias, and prejudice often displaying the very behaviors they decry—anger, cliches, gross generalizations,
1/ It’s frustrating to see those who claim to fight against discrimination, bias, and prejudice often displaying the very behaviors they decry—anger, cliches, gross generalizations,
We should avoid vague umbrella terms like 'misogyny,' often wrongly applied to focus on specific behaviors. Overgeneralization dilutes meaning of important terms risking fueling division and misunderstanding. Addressing concrete issues is more effective in promoting respect, equality, and progress.
If we can't justify or articulate our views with clarity and precision, they risk being reduced to prejudice or bias—ironically perpetuating the very issues we claim to oppose. Simply declaring that 'there is no nuance... ever' is neither accurate nor constructive.
December 9, 2024 at 2:05 PM
We should avoid vague umbrella terms like 'misogyny,' often wrongly applied to focus on specific behaviors. Overgeneralization dilutes meaning of important terms risking fueling division and misunderstanding. Addressing concrete issues is more effective in promoting respect, equality, and progress.
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With Bluesky user numbers rocketing, more official news accounts are arriving.
Here is a starter pack of major media outlets.
Feel free to repost, I’ll keep this updated as more arrive.
Here is a starter pack of major media outlets.
Feel free to repost, I’ll keep this updated as more arrive.
November 17, 2024 at 10:50 AM
With Bluesky user numbers rocketing, more official news accounts are arriving.
Here is a starter pack of major media outlets.
Feel free to repost, I’ll keep this updated as more arrive.
Here is a starter pack of major media outlets.
Feel free to repost, I’ll keep this updated as more arrive.
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Keir Starmer's Government has just appointed Baroness Margaret Hodge as its new "Anti Corruption Champion".
Hodge last week backed calls for Starmer to close the loophole allowing foreign billionaires like Elon Musk to bankroll British politicians
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/06/k...
Hodge last week backed calls for Starmer to close the loophole allowing foreign billionaires like Elon Musk to bankroll British politicians
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/06/k...
Keir Starmer Considers Closing Elon Musk Donations Loophole to Stop 'Foreign Interference' in UK Elections
A rumoured $100 million donation from Musk to Nigel Farage's Reform would be banned under the proposal
bylinetimes.com
December 9, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Keir Starmer's Government has just appointed Baroness Margaret Hodge as its new "Anti Corruption Champion".
Hodge last week backed calls for Starmer to close the loophole allowing foreign billionaires like Elon Musk to bankroll British politicians
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/06/k...
Hodge last week backed calls for Starmer to close the loophole allowing foreign billionaires like Elon Musk to bankroll British politicians
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/06/k...
Beyond the Steady Ship: Starmer’s Mission to Counter Populism and Reshape the Media Landscape
1/ The challenges Keir Starmer faces go beyond Brexit fallout—they involve countering populist narratives fueled by a media ecosystem deeply entrenched in bias. To merely steady the
1/ The challenges Keir Starmer faces go beyond Brexit fallout—they involve countering populist narratives fueled by a media ecosystem deeply entrenched in bias. To merely steady the
December 9, 2024 at 11:32 AM
Beyond the Steady Ship: Starmer’s Mission to Counter Populism and Reshape the Media Landscape
1/ The challenges Keir Starmer faces go beyond Brexit fallout—they involve countering populist narratives fueled by a media ecosystem deeply entrenched in bias. To merely steady the
1/ The challenges Keir Starmer faces go beyond Brexit fallout—they involve countering populist narratives fueled by a media ecosystem deeply entrenched in bias. To merely steady the
We must resist the urge to criticise Labour's tough talk on immigration because they have been given a mandate to fix it and the alternative is far worse.
Reducing this to Labour 'amplifying far-right talking points' oversimplifies an important democratic conversation. Starmer’s remarks reflect an attempt to engage with concerns that many voters express about immigration and border control. Ignoring these issues—or dismissing them outright as
December 8, 2024 at 11:52 PM
We must resist the urge to criticise Labour's tough talk on immigration because they have been given a mandate to fix it and the alternative is far worse.
The Broken Social Contract: How Return-to-Office Mandates Undermine Health and Autonomy
The struggles of working parents, especially those exacerbated by return-to-office mandates, point to deeper systemic issues that go beyond mere logistics. These policies
The struggles of working parents, especially those exacerbated by return-to-office mandates, point to deeper systemic issues that go beyond mere logistics. These policies
December 8, 2024 at 10:03 PM
The Broken Social Contract: How Return-to-Office Mandates Undermine Health and Autonomy
The struggles of working parents, especially those exacerbated by return-to-office mandates, point to deeper systemic issues that go beyond mere logistics. These policies
The struggles of working parents, especially those exacerbated by return-to-office mandates, point to deeper systemic issues that go beyond mere logistics. These policies
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Working parents’ childcare struggles are getting worse (yes, worse than during the pandemic)
Return-to-office mandates are only going make this worse.
Nearly 1 in 3 US workers is a parent of a child under 18
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Return-to-office mandates are only going make this worse.
Nearly 1 in 3 US workers is a parent of a child under 18
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
December 8, 2024 at 9:36 PM
Working parents’ childcare struggles are getting worse (yes, worse than during the pandemic)
Return-to-office mandates are only going make this worse.
Nearly 1 in 3 US workers is a parent of a child under 18
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Return-to-office mandates are only going make this worse.
Nearly 1 in 3 US workers is a parent of a child under 18
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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All I want for Christmas is the collapse of ruZZia.
December 8, 2024 at 3:38 PM
All I want for Christmas is the collapse of ruZZia.
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This did NOT age well, lol.
December 8, 2024 at 4:09 PM
This did NOT age well, lol.
The Right's Contradiction in Defending ‘Free Speech’ While Silencing Dissent
The right-wing often frames their stance as a defense of "free speech," but this is typically about protecting their own version of the truth while silencing opposing views. They
The right-wing often frames their stance as a defense of "free speech," but this is typically about protecting their own version of the truth while silencing opposing views. They
December 8, 2024 at 2:53 PM
The Right's Contradiction in Defending ‘Free Speech’ While Silencing Dissent
The right-wing often frames their stance as a defense of "free speech," but this is typically about protecting their own version of the truth while silencing opposing views. They
The right-wing often frames their stance as a defense of "free speech," but this is typically about protecting their own version of the truth while silencing opposing views. They
🧵 Cycle of Populism, Migration, and Geopolitical Strategy
Putin: Weaponizes migration as a geopolitical strategy by destabilizing regions (e.g., Syria) and facilitating migration flows to Europe.
Putin: Weaponizes migration as a geopolitical strategy by destabilizing regions (e.g., Syria) and facilitating migration flows to Europe.
December 8, 2024 at 1:07 PM
🧵 Cycle of Populism, Migration, and Geopolitical Strategy
Putin: Weaponizes migration as a geopolitical strategy by destabilizing regions (e.g., Syria) and facilitating migration flows to Europe.
Putin: Weaponizes migration as a geopolitical strategy by destabilizing regions (e.g., Syria) and facilitating migration flows to Europe.
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The Tenet Playbook
Social media influencers that helped Russia rig Romanian presidential election flee the country
“Investigators believe Peșchir directed funds toward social media influencers tasked with generating viral content promoting Georgescu”
kyivinsider.com/social-media...
Social media influencers that helped Russia rig Romanian presidential election flee the country
“Investigators believe Peșchir directed funds toward social media influencers tasked with generating viral content promoting Georgescu”
kyivinsider.com/social-media...
social media influencers that helped russia rig the Romanian presidential election flee the country - Kyiv Insider
Romanian Influencers Linked to Pro-Russian, Nazi Sympathizer Călin Georgescu’s Campaign Flee Amid Expanding Legal Investigation
kyivinsider.com
December 8, 2024 at 12:33 PM
The Tenet Playbook
Social media influencers that helped Russia rig Romanian presidential election flee the country
“Investigators believe Peșchir directed funds toward social media influencers tasked with generating viral content promoting Georgescu”
kyivinsider.com/social-media...
Social media influencers that helped Russia rig Romanian presidential election flee the country
“Investigators believe Peșchir directed funds toward social media influencers tasked with generating viral content promoting Georgescu”
kyivinsider.com/social-media...
1/ 🧵 Migration Crises & Russia’s Hybrid War
Let’s explore a crucial but overlooked factor in Europe’s migration crises: Russia’s deliberate strategy of weaponizing migration to destabilize the West. Why isn’t the media spotlighting this?
Let’s explore a crucial but overlooked factor in Europe’s migration crises: Russia’s deliberate strategy of weaponizing migration to destabilize the West. Why isn’t the media spotlighting this?
December 8, 2024 at 11:07 AM
1/ 🧵 Migration Crises & Russia’s Hybrid War
Let’s explore a crucial but overlooked factor in Europe’s migration crises: Russia’s deliberate strategy of weaponizing migration to destabilize the West. Why isn’t the media spotlighting this?
Let’s explore a crucial but overlooked factor in Europe’s migration crises: Russia’s deliberate strategy of weaponizing migration to destabilize the West. Why isn’t the media spotlighting this?
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Some good news from Assad’s fall. Some of the five million Syrian refugees in Türkiye, Lebanon and Jordan should soon be able to return home.
And also many of the 700,000 refugees in Germany and Austria which could ease pressure from the Far Right in advance of forthcoming elections.
And also many of the 700,000 refugees in Germany and Austria which could ease pressure from the Far Right in advance of forthcoming elections.
December 8, 2024 at 10:43 AM
Some good news from Assad’s fall. Some of the five million Syrian refugees in Türkiye, Lebanon and Jordan should soon be able to return home.
And also many of the 700,000 refugees in Germany and Austria which could ease pressure from the Far Right in advance of forthcoming elections.
And also many of the 700,000 refugees in Germany and Austria which could ease pressure from the Far Right in advance of forthcoming elections.
1/ 🧵 The UK Media: A Threat to Democracy?
Let’s talk about how the UK media is failing its democratic duty and actively undermining Labour’s chance to govern effectively, just 5 months into their tenure.
Let’s talk about how the UK media is failing its democratic duty and actively undermining Labour’s chance to govern effectively, just 5 months into their tenure.
December 8, 2024 at 10:40 AM
1/ 🧵 The UK Media: A Threat to Democracy?
Let’s talk about how the UK media is failing its democratic duty and actively undermining Labour’s chance to govern effectively, just 5 months into their tenure.
Let’s talk about how the UK media is failing its democratic duty and actively undermining Labour’s chance to govern effectively, just 5 months into their tenure.
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Assad statue toppled in Tartus. It is happening along the entire Syrian coast.
Remember, the regime and its quislings said that Assad received 95% of the votes.
Remember, the regime and its quislings said that Assad received 95% of the votes.
December 8, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Assad statue toppled in Tartus. It is happening along the entire Syrian coast.
Remember, the regime and its quislings said that Assad received 95% of the votes.
Remember, the regime and its quislings said that Assad received 95% of the votes.
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What is next for Syria after Assad’s fall?
https://www.ft.com/content/3f7892da-bcbc-47fb-9ef3-f63abcbc1564
https://www.ft.com/content/3f7892da-bcbc-47fb-9ef3-f63abcbc1564
What is next for Syria after Assad’s fall?
The real test for the country and Middle East will come when triumphant but disparate rebel factions seek to divvy up power
www.ft.com
December 8, 2024 at 10:05 AM
What is next for Syria after Assad’s fall?
https://www.ft.com/content/3f7892da-bcbc-47fb-9ef3-f63abcbc1564
https://www.ft.com/content/3f7892da-bcbc-47fb-9ef3-f63abcbc1564
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Assad day
A happy day.
A happy day.
December 8, 2024 at 9:59 AM
Assad day
A happy day.
A happy day.
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🇸🇾👀 Syrian rebels have entered Assad's palace in Damascus. What Russia has been building in this country for almost 10 years has been destroyed.
‼️ This morning, the rebels announced the beginning of a new era. People in Syria are celebrating in the streets.
‼️ This morning, the rebels announced the beginning of a new era. People in Syria are celebrating in the streets.
December 8, 2024 at 6:23 AM
🇸🇾👀 Syrian rebels have entered Assad's palace in Damascus. What Russia has been building in this country for almost 10 years has been destroyed.
‼️ This morning, the rebels announced the beginning of a new era. People in Syria are celebrating in the streets.
‼️ This morning, the rebels announced the beginning of a new era. People in Syria are celebrating in the streets.