@mathsnetty.bsky.social
No to Forex traders. No to Cryptotraders. Yes to Rejoin the EU. Yes to Green Initiatives. Yes to Knocking Faridge and his Ilk.
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Bullies gain power when their misconduct succeeds in causing righteous people to yield in the face of wrongdoing. That’s why voting for Trump's continuing resolution - without any protection against his health care cuts or his growing illegality - is a mistake.
I voted NO.
I voted NO.
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Bullies gain power when their misconduct succeeds in causing righteous people to yield in the face of wrongdoing. That’s why voting for Trump's continuing resolution - without any protection against his health care cuts or his growing illegality - is a mistake.
I voted NO.
I voted NO.
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I got back to my office after the vote last night and recorded this. There's no way to sugarcoat what happened. And my fear is that Trump gets stronger, not weaker, because of this acquiescence. I'm angry - like you. But I choose to keep fighting.
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I got back to my office after the vote last night and recorded this. There's no way to sugarcoat what happened. And my fear is that Trump gets stronger, not weaker, because of this acquiescence. I'm angry - like you. But I choose to keep fighting.
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Standing up to a tyrant - who is willing to impose pain as leverage to compel loyalty or acquiescence - is hard. You can convince yourself that yielding stops the pain and brings you back to "normal".
But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows.
But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows.
November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Standing up to a tyrant - who is willing to impose pain as leverage to compel loyalty or acquiescence - is hard. You can convince yourself that yielding stops the pain and brings you back to "normal".
But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows.
But there is no "normal". Submission emboldens the tyrant. The threat grows.
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In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
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‘There’s a reason Russia has troll farms. There’s a reason people hire bots.’
Natasha Devon worries that people are getting ‘a completely false idea’ of Britain from Twitter.
Natasha Devon worries that people are getting ‘a completely false idea’ of Britain from Twitter.
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
‘There’s a reason Russia has troll farms. There’s a reason people hire bots.’
Natasha Devon worries that people are getting ‘a completely false idea’ of Britain from Twitter.
Natasha Devon worries that people are getting ‘a completely false idea’ of Britain from Twitter.
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🗞️ PRESS RELEASE
www.longcovidadvoc.com/zackpolanski
www.longcovidadvoc.com/zackpolanski
Zack Polanski | Long Covid Advocacy
Open Letter to Green Party leader, Zack Polanski, during COP30
www.longcovidadvoc.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🗞️ PRESS RELEASE
www.longcovidadvoc.com/zackpolanski
www.longcovidadvoc.com/zackpolanski
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Because the mind-blowing thing is they were right! I hated the Craig films, but they were incredibly successful! I really hope now Barbara Broccoli is not involved we might start getting candid interviews about her process and thinking.
November 11, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Because the mind-blowing thing is they were right! I hated the Craig films, but they were incredibly successful! I really hope now Barbara Broccoli is not involved we might start getting candid interviews about her process and thinking.
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It will never not be compelling to me that the same people who produced Goldeneye - a fun, campy Bond in which Bond is both younger than he was in Licence to Kill but also apparently was around in it, also said “you know what Bond needs? Lore!” in the 2020s.
“It’s impossible to reboot Bond” says production team who decided Bond first got his licence to kill in the 21st Century, as Daniel Craig, then got incredibly old within two films and was being put out to pasture, but also had Sean Connery’s 1960s car.
It’s Bond. Just do whatever the fuck you like.
It’s Bond. Just do whatever the fuck you like.
November 11, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It will never not be compelling to me that the same people who produced Goldeneye - a fun, campy Bond in which Bond is both younger than he was in Licence to Kill but also apparently was around in it, also said “you know what Bond needs? Lore!” in the 2020s.
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I do not understand the Labour government's reticence over defending the BBC and social media regulation. Their long-term survival basically depends on it. Their cowardice in the face of it may be the single thing they are most remembered for.
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
BBC faces ‘existential’ threat after exit of top executives
Broadcaster’s deepest crisis in recent history comes amid fresh questions over its future role in British society
on.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I do not understand the Labour government's reticence over defending the BBC and social media regulation. Their long-term survival basically depends on it. Their cowardice in the face of it may be the single thing they are most remembered for.
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
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Europe marks Armistice Day under shadow of war as Russia attacks Ukraine overnight – live
Europe marks Armistice Day under shadow of war as Russia attacks Ukraine overnight – live
Belgium, France and Poland among countries commemorating first world war as conflict rumbles on
You can follow the French commemorations here (and at the top of the page):
Ukraine’s military said about 300 Russian soldiers were inside the embattled town of Pokrovsk, and that Moscow had intensified efforts to get more troops in over the past few days, using dense fog for cover, Reuters reported. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Europe marks Armistice Day under shadow of war as Russia attacks Ukraine overnight – live
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As has been my tradition for nearly a decade now, I spent the two minute silence in silent contemplation of which social media accounts I can denounce furiously for posting during it the moment it finishes.
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
As has been my tradition for nearly a decade now, I spent the two minute silence in silent contemplation of which social media accounts I can denounce furiously for posting during it the moment it finishes.
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Good film on bad times & Minna Alander 🎯 on both the times & the film 👇
"The biggest elephant in the room is obviously that the movie features a professional US administration. My recommendation to Americans reading this is to watch the movie and imagine Trump and Hegseth in the respective roles."
"The biggest elephant in the room is obviously that the movie features a professional US administration. My recommendation to Americans reading this is to watch the movie and imagine Trump and Hegseth in the respective roles."
November 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Good film on bad times & Minna Alander 🎯 on both the times & the film 👇
"The biggest elephant in the room is obviously that the movie features a professional US administration. My recommendation to Americans reading this is to watch the movie and imagine Trump and Hegseth in the respective roles."
"The biggest elephant in the room is obviously that the movie features a professional US administration. My recommendation to Americans reading this is to watch the movie and imagine Trump and Hegseth in the respective roles."
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Hi Paul what pips me off is that it's our licence money that will end up being paid for all of this mess. I am so tired of big corporations! Time to smash the corporate stranglehold over all our lives. They are totally responsible for how the World is right now.
November 11, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Hi Paul what pips me off is that it's our licence money that will end up being paid for all of this mess. I am so tired of big corporations! Time to smash the corporate stranglehold over all our lives. They are totally responsible for how the World is right now.
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In response to some of the comments:
If you agree with *all* the reporting of a news organisation that is both independent *and* non-partisan, then it's very unlikely to be independent and non-partisan.
This is true regardless of your politics.
Agreeing with all its reporting is the wrong test
If you agree with *all* the reporting of a news organisation that is both independent *and* non-partisan, then it's very unlikely to be independent and non-partisan.
This is true regardless of your politics.
Agreeing with all its reporting is the wrong test
Information underpins democracy and the BBC is a key part of that.
We need to protect our institutions
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
We need to protect our institutions
open.substack.com/pub/christin...
Information underpins Democracy – why the BBC must be defended
Recent events at the BBC have wide-reaching implications for our democracy - and the sooner we realise it, the better
open.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
In response to some of the comments:
If you agree with *all* the reporting of a news organisation that is both independent *and* non-partisan, then it's very unlikely to be independent and non-partisan.
This is true regardless of your politics.
Agreeing with all its reporting is the wrong test
If you agree with *all* the reporting of a news organisation that is both independent *and* non-partisan, then it's very unlikely to be independent and non-partisan.
This is true regardless of your politics.
Agreeing with all its reporting is the wrong test
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Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Good morning to all those people who wasted the last decade saying, "there's no point tackling climate change in the UK, because China."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Very amusing to watch Reform complain about all the things wrong with the UK - every one caused by Brexit - without actually mentioning Brexit, as if they happened by magic.
November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Very amusing to watch Reform complain about all the things wrong with the UK - every one caused by Brexit - without actually mentioning Brexit, as if they happened by magic.
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Reuters has put together a handy summary of the “explosive” memo written by Sunday Times political hack turned corporate lobbyist Michael Prescott and senior advisor to the BBC’s Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee David Grossman, alleging BBC bias.
www.reuters.com/business/med...
www.reuters.com/business/med...
November 11, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Reuters has put together a handy summary of the “explosive” memo written by Sunday Times political hack turned corporate lobbyist Michael Prescott and senior advisor to the BBC’s Editorial Guidelines and Standards Committee David Grossman, alleging BBC bias.
www.reuters.com/business/med...
www.reuters.com/business/med...
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We know that we've let Donald Trump down, and in future, we shall try to do better.
thecritic.co.uk/cris...
thecritic.co.uk/cris...
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We know that we've let Donald Trump down, and in future, we shall try to do better.
thecritic.co.uk/cris...
thecritic.co.uk/cris...
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Maybe Nigel Farage should refuse to appear on the BBC in protest.
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Maybe Nigel Farage should refuse to appear on the BBC in protest.
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Incredible that Robbie Gibb - most influential person on BBC board by many accounts and from journalists I speak in BBC - was involved in setting up GB News.
GB News of course has breached Ofcom rules on *multiple* occasions - no sign of resignations though
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
GB News of course has breached Ofcom rules on *multiple* occasions - no sign of resignations though
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Enforced veganism’: Ofcom lets GB News flout accuracy rules, say climate campaigners
Exclusive: Regulator has received 1,221 complaints about UK broadcasters since 2020 but found no breaches of its code
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Incredible that Robbie Gibb - most influential person on BBC board by many accounts and from journalists I speak in BBC - was involved in setting up GB News.
GB News of course has breached Ofcom rules on *multiple* occasions - no sign of resignations though
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
GB News of course has breached Ofcom rules on *multiple* occasions - no sign of resignations though
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Exactly two years ago today,
I met @mrjamesob.bsky.social in
Edinburgh at his book event. He was
every bit as thoughtful, kind, and
engaging in person as he is on the
radio. A true gentleman it was an
absolute pleasure to meet him. 😊
I met @mrjamesob.bsky.social in
Edinburgh at his book event. He was
every bit as thoughtful, kind, and
engaging in person as he is on the
radio. A true gentleman it was an
absolute pleasure to meet him. 😊
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Exactly two years ago today,
I met @mrjamesob.bsky.social in
Edinburgh at his book event. He was
every bit as thoughtful, kind, and
engaging in person as he is on the
radio. A true gentleman it was an
absolute pleasure to meet him. 😊
I met @mrjamesob.bsky.social in
Edinburgh at his book event. He was
every bit as thoughtful, kind, and
engaging in person as he is on the
radio. A true gentleman it was an
absolute pleasure to meet him. 😊
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I lost both my parents at 19. I’ve been
bullied and attacked for simply being
myself. After 13 years on social media,
I’ve found my voice. I’m not less than
anyone I just see the world differently.
Thank you for letting me be me here.
bullied and attacked for simply being
myself. After 13 years on social media,
I’ve found my voice. I’m not less than
anyone I just see the world differently.
Thank you for letting me be me here.
July 27, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I lost both my parents at 19. I’ve been
bullied and attacked for simply being
myself. After 13 years on social media,
I’ve found my voice. I’m not less than
anyone I just see the world differently.
Thank you for letting me be me here.
bullied and attacked for simply being
myself. After 13 years on social media,
I’ve found my voice. I’m not less than
anyone I just see the world differently.
Thank you for letting me be me here.
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When I got home, my parents rushed me
to A&E. That’s when they found out it was
a fracture. Because of how the school had
treated me, my mom kept me home for eight
weeks while I recovered and honestly, I felt
safer there than I ever did at school.
to A&E. That’s when they found out it was
a fracture. Because of how the school had
treated me, my mom kept me home for eight
weeks while I recovered and honestly, I felt
safer there than I ever did at school.
November 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
When I got home, my parents rushed me
to A&E. That’s when they found out it was
a fracture. Because of how the school had
treated me, my mom kept me home for eight
weeks while I recovered and honestly, I felt
safer there than I ever did at school.
to A&E. That’s when they found out it was
a fracture. Because of how the school had
treated me, my mom kept me home for eight
weeks while I recovered and honestly, I felt
safer there than I ever did at school.
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People always say that school days
are “the best days of your life.” But
for me, they weren’t. I used to wake
up every morning with a knot in my
stomach, dreading what the day
would bring. Because for me, school
meant fear and fear of being bullied.
are “the best days of your life.” But
for me, they weren’t. I used to wake
up every morning with a knot in my
stomach, dreading what the day
would bring. Because for me, school
meant fear and fear of being bullied.
November 10, 2025 at 4:56 PM
People always say that school days
are “the best days of your life.” But
for me, they weren’t. I used to wake
up every morning with a knot in my
stomach, dreading what the day
would bring. Because for me, school
meant fear and fear of being bullied.
are “the best days of your life.” But
for me, they weren’t. I used to wake
up every morning with a knot in my
stomach, dreading what the day
would bring. Because for me, school
meant fear and fear of being bullied.
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Thread 🧵 | My Experience with Bullying
#AntiBullyingWeek 1/8 Everyone says school
days are “the best days of your life.” I wish
that were true. Here’s what I went through.
#AntiBullyingWeek 1/8 Everyone says school
days are “the best days of your life.” I wish
that were true. Here’s what I went through.
November 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Thread 🧵 | My Experience with Bullying
#AntiBullyingWeek 1/8 Everyone says school
days are “the best days of your life.” I wish
that were true. Here’s what I went through.
#AntiBullyingWeek 1/8 Everyone says school
days are “the best days of your life.” I wish
that were true. Here’s what I went through.