Mark Smido
@mark-smido.bsky.social
Follower of life, a socialist, husband, father, dog father. I train dogs. Ex military, hate injustice, Jewish by birth, Anti-Zionist, abhor genocide & breaches in international law. All those supporters of genocide are complicit in genocide! NEVER AGAIN!!!
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PRO TIP: If you're going to lash out at reporters for questioning your stamina, don't fall asleep mid-rant.
December 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
PRO TIP: If you're going to lash out at reporters for questioning your stamina, don't fall asleep mid-rant.
Billionaires shouldn't be able to buy a bigger voice in politics. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to put a cap on how much they can donate in the #ElectionsBill
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Sign now to demand an end to big money in politics
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November 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Billionaires shouldn't be able to buy a bigger voice in politics. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to put a cap on how much they can donate in the #ElectionsBill
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/179420/...
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The government is pushing forward with something that could change life Right now, Starmer’s plans are still in development. If we stay silent, they’ll take it as approval. That’s why I’ve signed a petition to scrap plans for mandatory digital ID before it’s too late. Will you join me? 38d.gs/0h2c
Reject plans for a mandatory BritCard (digital ID)
Sir Keir Starmer is considering a mandatory digital ID scheme called “BritCard” that would make us all reliant on a digital pass to go about our daily lives.
Mandatory digital IDs give the state enor...
38d.gs
November 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The government is pushing forward with something that could change life Right now, Starmer’s plans are still in development. If we stay silent, they’ll take it as approval. That’s why I’ve signed a petition to scrap plans for mandatory digital ID before it’s too late. Will you join me? 38d.gs/0h2c
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Did you spot it?
This government wants to use a PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP for Neighbourhood Health Centres in its 10 year NHS plan
*Even though Private Finance Initiatives mean the NHS paying up to 27 x over for hospitals*
Take 1 minute to say no weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-n...
This government wants to use a PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP for Neighbourhood Health Centres in its 10 year NHS plan
*Even though Private Finance Initiatives mean the NHS paying up to 27 x over for hospitals*
Take 1 minute to say no weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-n...
No new PFI in Neighbourhood Health Services | We Own It
Wes Streeting: do not use a “Public Private Partnership” to finance Neighbourhood Health Centres
weownit.org.uk
July 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Did you spot it?
This government wants to use a PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP for Neighbourhood Health Centres in its 10 year NHS plan
*Even though Private Finance Initiatives mean the NHS paying up to 27 x over for hospitals*
Take 1 minute to say no weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-n...
This government wants to use a PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP for Neighbourhood Health Centres in its 10 year NHS plan
*Even though Private Finance Initiatives mean the NHS paying up to 27 x over for hospitals*
Take 1 minute to say no weownit.org.uk/act-now/no-n...
The Government has revealed plans for a new mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
Reject plans for a mandatory BritCard (digital ID)
Sir Keir Starmer is considering a mandatory digital ID scheme called “BritCard” that would make us all reliant on a digital pass to go about our daily lives.
Mandatory digital IDs give the state enor...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The Government has revealed plans for a new mandatory digital ID. It’s invasive and could mean millions of people unable to go about their daily lives. Right now it's just an idea - we need to stop it becoming a reality. Join me and sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
Why are The Congo not being treated like the Palestinians or any other country being persecuted by a dictatorial leader only waging war
October 6, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Why are The Congo not being treated like the Palestinians or any other country being persecuted by a dictatorial leader only waging war
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Gary Neville, "Brexit has had a devastating impact on this country"
"The messaging is getting dangerous"
"All these idiots out there spreading hate speech in any form, abuse in any form, we must stop promoting them"
"And get back to a country of love, peace and harmony"
"And become a team again"
"The messaging is getting dangerous"
"All these idiots out there spreading hate speech in any form, abuse in any form, we must stop promoting them"
"And get back to a country of love, peace and harmony"
"And become a team again"
October 6, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Gary Neville, "Brexit has had a devastating impact on this country"
"The messaging is getting dangerous"
"All these idiots out there spreading hate speech in any form, abuse in any form, we must stop promoting them"
"And get back to a country of love, peace and harmony"
"And become a team again"
"The messaging is getting dangerous"
"All these idiots out there spreading hate speech in any form, abuse in any form, we must stop promoting them"
"And get back to a country of love, peace and harmony"
"And become a team again"
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Breaking: over 3,000 people joined @greenparty.org.uk over conference weekend.
Membership now stands at over 86,000.
We’re just getting started.
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Membership now stands at over 86,000.
We’re just getting started.
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Join the Green Party
Join the Green Party from just £6 a year. Become a member today - join the only party standing up for people and planet.
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October 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Breaking: over 3,000 people joined @greenparty.org.uk over conference weekend.
Membership now stands at over 86,000.
We’re just getting started.
join.greenparty.org.uk
Membership now stands at over 86,000.
We’re just getting started.
join.greenparty.org.uk
EU Commission President von der Leyen caved in to pressure from US President Trump. Tell Europe’s leaders to reject the trade deal and protect climate and citizens today. action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-10...
Say NO to Trump’s trade deal
EU Commission President von der Leyen caved in to pressure from US President Trump. Tell Europe’s leaders to reject the trade deal and protect climate and citizens today.
action.wemove.eu
October 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM
EU Commission President von der Leyen caved in to pressure from US President Trump. Tell Europe’s leaders to reject the trade deal and protect climate and citizens today. action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-10...
Reform led Nottinghamshire Council has blacklisted a local paper for asking questions about what councillors were doing. Farage says he welcomes free speech, that should apply to freedom of the press too. Sign the petition to get them to reverse the decision: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
Reform: Stop hiding from press scrutiny!
Nigel Farage says he welcomes freedom of speech, even if people find it offensive. Surely that should apply to freedom of the press too? So why have Reform's Nottinghamshire councillors - who control ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
September 2, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Reform led Nottinghamshire Council has blacklisted a local paper for asking questions about what councillors were doing. Farage says he welcomes free speech, that should apply to freedom of the press too. Sign the petition to get them to reverse the decision: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
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Naturally formed hexagonal basalt pillars from past volcanic activity in Fingal's Cave, Isle of Staffa, the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.
August 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Naturally formed hexagonal basalt pillars from past volcanic activity in Fingal's Cave, Isle of Staffa, the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.
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Love this photo of Monarch Butterflies in Ontario Canada probably Point Peel National that i went to yearly in Sept in my twenties as they gathered to cross Lake erie migrating south waited for the wind to change
August 25, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Love this photo of Monarch Butterflies in Ontario Canada probably Point Peel National that i went to yearly in Sept in my twenties as they gathered to cross Lake erie migrating south waited for the wind to change
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Andrew Cuomo has begun transferring money from a state campaign account to his city account as he tries to stop Zohran Mamdani, whose fundraising has surged since winning the Democratic mayoral primary in June.
Cuomo transfers old funds for mayoral run as Mamdani raises $1M
Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has the most money on hand in the NYC mayoral race as of the latest campaign finance filing.
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August 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Andrew Cuomo has begun transferring money from a state campaign account to his city account as he tries to stop Zohran Mamdani, whose fundraising has surged since winning the Democratic mayoral primary in June.
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An M.I.T. study found that 95% of companies that had invested in A.I. tools were seeing zero return. It jibes with the emerging idea that generative A.I., “in its current incarnation, simply isn’t all it’s been cracked up to be,” johncassidysays.bsky.social writes.
The A.I.-Profits Drought and the Lessons of History
Like the steam engine, electricity, and computers, generative artificial intelligence could take longer than expected to transform the economy.
www.newyorker.com
August 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
An M.I.T. study found that 95% of companies that had invested in A.I. tools were seeing zero return. It jibes with the emerging idea that generative A.I., “in its current incarnation, simply isn’t all it’s been cracked up to be,” johncassidysays.bsky.social writes.
Gambling giants don't pay their fair share: a higher tax on them could raise billions to help lift kids out of poverty. Think that's a no-brainer? Add your name today: 38d.gs/jqmd
We’re in a child poverty emergency, and it'll only get worse unless the Government does more.
Gambling giants don't pay their fair share but taxing them more could raise billions to help children.
38d.gs
August 14, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Gambling giants don't pay their fair share: a higher tax on them could raise billions to help lift kids out of poverty. Think that's a no-brainer? Add your name today: 38d.gs/jqmd
URGENT: The Israeli government has announced a complete invasion of the Gaza Strip, and last night the IDF murdered five Al Jazeera staff in Gaza including its most prominent reporter Anas Al Sharif.
No more statements of condemnation. Sanction Israel NOW. action.eko.org/a/gaza-invas...
No more statements of condemnation. Sanction Israel NOW. action.eko.org/a/gaza-invas...
URGENT: No more statements of condemnation. Sanction Israel NOW.
The Israeli government has announced a complete invasion of the Gaza Strip, and last night the IDF murdered five Al Jazeera staff in Gaza including its most prominent reporter, Anas al-Sharif. We are
action.eko.org
August 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
URGENT: The Israeli government has announced a complete invasion of the Gaza Strip, and last night the IDF murdered five Al Jazeera staff in Gaza including its most prominent reporter Anas Al Sharif.
No more statements of condemnation. Sanction Israel NOW. action.eko.org/a/gaza-invas...
No more statements of condemnation. Sanction Israel NOW. action.eko.org/a/gaza-invas...
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🚨 This morning we turned the street outside Labour Party Headquarters in London into Jabaliya camp in Gaza.
Listen to @ahmedmasoud02.bsky.social talking about what the Israeli army did to his neighourhood and family.
Listen to @ahmedmasoud02.bsky.social talking about what the Israeli army did to his neighourhood and family.
July 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🚨 This morning we turned the street outside Labour Party Headquarters in London into Jabaliya camp in Gaza.
Listen to @ahmedmasoud02.bsky.social talking about what the Israeli army did to his neighourhood and family.
Listen to @ahmedmasoud02.bsky.social talking about what the Israeli army did to his neighourhood and family.
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Ozzy Osbourne meets Paul McCartney for the first time, 2001.
July 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Ozzy Osbourne meets Paul McCartney for the first time, 2001.
I’ve just signed a 38 Degrees petition to say no to £20 fees for GP appointments - our health service must stay free to access! Will you add your name? 38d.gs/173h
Say NO to £20 fees for GP appointments!
I’ve just signed a 38 Degrees petition to say no to £20 fees for GP appointments - our health service must stay free to access! Will you add your name?
38d.gs
July 23, 2025 at 10:55 AM
I’ve just signed a 38 Degrees petition to say no to £20 fees for GP appointments - our health service must stay free to access! Will you add your name? 38d.gs/173h
Outsourced Mitie workers at Sellafield are fighting for fair pay, while their CEO earns £14.7 million - 575 times the average worker's salary! Can you sign the worker's petition? www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/su...
Support Mitie Workers at Sellafield: Demand Fair Pay Now!
Outsourced Mitie workers at Sellafield are fighting for fair pay, while their CEO earns £14.7 million - 575 times the average worker's salary! Can you sign the worker's petition?
www.megaphone.org.uk
July 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Outsourced Mitie workers at Sellafield are fighting for fair pay, while their CEO earns £14.7 million - 575 times the average worker's salary! Can you sign the worker's petition? www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/su...
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ICE attempted to enter the home of a woman with her children in Huntington Beach. However, the entire community, police department, and city council intervened and forced them to leave.
Keep fighting back ✊🏽
Keep fighting back ✊🏽
July 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
ICE attempted to enter the home of a woman with her children in Huntington Beach. However, the entire community, police department, and city council intervened and forced them to leave.
Keep fighting back ✊🏽
Keep fighting back ✊🏽
🚨 Thursday’s elections prove it: First Past the Post is broken. 5 parties, chaotic results, millions left unrepresented. We need Proportional Representation — NOW.
✍️ Sign the petition:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...
✍️ Sign the petition:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...
📢 No More First Past the Post Elections!
The 2025 Local Election results confirm what so many of us already know: the current voting system is broken.
With 5 parties polling strongly, First Past the Post is delivering chaos and turning elec...
actionnetwork.org
July 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🚨 Thursday’s elections prove it: First Past the Post is broken. 5 parties, chaotic results, millions left unrepresented. We need Proportional Representation — NOW.
✍️ Sign the petition:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...
✍️ Sign the petition:
actionnetwork.org/petitions/20...
Reproductive rights are under attack! Take 2 mins to write to your MP TODAY to demand that abortion is decriminalised
action.goodlawproject.org/decriminalis...
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Ask your MP to put reproductive rights into law
The right to make decisions about our families and bodies is not protected by law. The 1967 Abortion Act allows people to seek abortion under certain circumstances but abortion otherwise remains a cri...
action.goodlawproject.org
June 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Reproductive rights are under attack! Take 2 mins to write to your MP TODAY to demand that abortion is decriminalised
action.goodlawproject.org/decriminalis...
action.goodlawproject.org/decriminalis...
Labour are backtracking on a plan to help save birds: by blocking a new rule that would make developers put a £35 nest brick in every new home. They think it'll help win them votes - we need to show it would do the opposite. Sign the petition 38d.gs/ky2i
Sign the petition: Save Our Swifts
Swifts have lost more than half their population in 20 years. A simple £35 brick in new builds could help save them. Labour used to support this – now they’re planning to backtrack. Sign the petition ...
38d.gs
May 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Labour are backtracking on a plan to help save birds: by blocking a new rule that would make developers put a £35 nest brick in every new home. They think it'll help win them votes - we need to show it would do the opposite. Sign the petition 38d.gs/ky2i