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My screen time this week is none of my business
June 9, 2025 at 12:20 AM
As a history geek so much this and weirdly Augustus actually gave the senate at least a chance to pretend they mattered
Watching Congress in session right now is like watching the Roman Senate defend its fig leaf of legitimacy from Augustus' depredations.
a man wearing a crown and a red scarf is pointing
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media.tenor.com
February 12, 2025 at 12:25 AM
We’ve all heard the punching Nazis thing by now and I strongly approve the principle but I’m not really a punching people person. This is a useful reminder that there are lots of ways to contribute to the general punching cause
Something I wrote elsewhere but is relevant here, as we start this first full week of February 2025:
February 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Taking a moment to thank all the bots with a nice clear invite to their OF account in their profile. Saves me so much time trying to work out who to block.
January 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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January 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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I mean it’s sort of amazing that the incoming US President has basically said he’s going to declare war on Denmark, annex Canada and rename bits of the globe to his liking and broadcast news is just rolling with it like he’s delivered a sombre and thoughtful policy announcement. Absolute insanity.
January 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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This needs amplifying.
January 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Sums it up really. We keep being told what a rich country we are but every single person most of us meet is struggling a bit harder this year than last
January 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Getting ahead of the clock here but I hope everyone has the very best year they can and good luck to all of us
a happy new year greeting card with fireworks and the words 365 new days 365 new chances
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media.tenor.com
December 31, 2024 at 10:44 PM
I used to really struggle with this. I have learnt massively from people I disagree with and I believe that people I disagree with can genuinely be well intentioned. But if your only political opinion is that other peoples lives should be made harder then please see below!
December 29, 2024 at 9:46 PM
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December 29, 2024 at 9:14 PM
I liked this and it’s a good thought for anyone just trying to get through this time of year. Sometimes you don’t need a big victory you just need to hang in there till the tide turns
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” Mary Anne Radmacher 🧡🧡🧡

#kindness #courage #BeGentle

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December 28, 2024 at 11:32 PM
This is very very true. I’ve got a worrying feeling there’s a lion behind the door
This sums it up, yes.
December 22, 2024 at 9:59 AM
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If like me you’ve had enough of these individuals trying to rewrite history share these actual FACTS
It’s bad enough former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been allowed to spout his absolute boll**** about “Brexit saving lives” unchallenged on UK news shows - now he’s traveling the world repeating it!

Let’s stop him rewriting history - share these actual FACTS
youtu.be/pAm62GE6pi8?...
Johnson now travels world telling anyone who will listen “Brexit saved lives” - hold onto your seats
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
youtu.be
December 20, 2024 at 8:03 AM