Mindful Musings
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Love deep conversations and seeing all sides. Here for thoughtful debates, exploring ideas, and challenging assumptions—always with an open mind.
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Some lists of bad actors to block (click subscribe, then select block). Didn't create these, but I block 'em all! Up to you how you want to handle!
MAGA
Right Wing Propaganda
Far right
NFT/AI/Crypto
More NFT/AI/Crypto
British Bigots
Nazis
Content Scrapers
MAGA
Right Wing Propaganda
Far right
NFT/AI/Crypto
More NFT/AI/Crypto
British Bigots
Nazis
Content Scrapers
This is a solid list of who to avoid or call out on Bluesky.
Strip them of their power, challenge their dominance, and confront their attempts to stalk those leaving Twitter for brighter horizons.
Don’t let their behavior go unchecked—let them know exactly what you think.
Strip them of their power, challenge their dominance, and confront their attempts to stalk those leaving Twitter for brighter horizons.
Don’t let their behavior go unchecked—let them know exactly what you think.
🧵 So For Women Scotland are back in court, claiming the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of “sex” in the Equality Act means trans-affirming policies in schools & prisons must be torn up and deemed illegal.
Except that’s not what the Supreme Court judgment said.
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Except that’s not what the Supreme Court judgment said.
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Campaigners lodge legal action over gender rules for schools and prisons
For Women Scotland claim Scottish government policies on transgender people breach a Supreme Court ruling.
bbc.com
August 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🧵 So For Women Scotland are back in court, claiming the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of “sex” in the Equality Act means trans-affirming policies in schools & prisons must be torn up and deemed illegal.
Except that’s not what the Supreme Court judgment said.
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Except that’s not what the Supreme Court judgment said.
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🧵 Let’s cut through the smoke: Trump rolls out Putin and calls it diplomacy. In reality, it's a quid‑pro‑quo where a foreign invader has been given carte blanche to redraw Ukrainian borders—without the invaded even in the room.
That’s not peace. It’s betrayal wrapped in red carpets.
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That’s not peace. It’s betrayal wrapped in red carpets.
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Trump to back ceding of Ukrainian territory to Russia as part of peace deal
Details of post-summit call were leaked in which US president supports plan for Kyiv to give up Donbas region
www.theguardian.com
August 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
🧵 Let’s cut through the smoke: Trump rolls out Putin and calls it diplomacy. In reality, it's a quid‑pro‑quo where a foreign invader has been given carte blanche to redraw Ukrainian borders—without the invaded even in the room.
That’s not peace. It’s betrayal wrapped in red carpets.
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That’s not peace. It’s betrayal wrapped in red carpets.
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1/ So here's my simple take on this: It's a bad idea.
Read on for the longer version.
The NPCC wants police to reveal a suspect’s ethnicity & nationality in “most” high-profile cases. They call it transparency. I call it pandering to the far-right and handing them the ammo they crave.
Read on for the longer version.
The NPCC wants police to reveal a suspect’s ethnicity & nationality in “most” high-profile cases. They call it transparency. I call it pandering to the far-right and handing them the ammo they crave.
Police given new guidance on releasing suspects' nationalities and ethnicities
Police forces will be encouraged to release a suspect's details in a move aimed at combating misinformation.
www.bbc.com
August 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
1/ So here's my simple take on this: It's a bad idea.
Read on for the longer version.
The NPCC wants police to reveal a suspect’s ethnicity & nationality in “most” high-profile cases. They call it transparency. I call it pandering to the far-right and handing them the ammo they crave.
Read on for the longer version.
The NPCC wants police to reveal a suspect’s ethnicity & nationality in “most” high-profile cases. They call it transparency. I call it pandering to the far-right and handing them the ammo they crave.
Took a moment to digest the UK ruling. Now, thanks to a push for "biological sex" policies, these “not men” will be walking in to women’s bathrooms.
Of course they could still be Cis Men claiming to be Trans Men 🤷🏻♂️
Didn’t think that through, did you?
#UKSupremeCourt #TransRights #TransLivesMatter
Of course they could still be Cis Men claiming to be Trans Men 🤷🏻♂️
Didn’t think that through, did you?
#UKSupremeCourt #TransRights #TransLivesMatter
April 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Took a moment to digest the UK ruling. Now, thanks to a push for "biological sex" policies, these “not men” will be walking in to women’s bathrooms.
Of course they could still be Cis Men claiming to be Trans Men 🤷🏻♂️
Didn’t think that through, did you?
#UKSupremeCourt #TransRights #TransLivesMatter
Of course they could still be Cis Men claiming to be Trans Men 🤷🏻♂️
Didn’t think that through, did you?
#UKSupremeCourt #TransRights #TransLivesMatter
1) The UK Supreme Court ruling today has sparked confusion, with some incorrectly claiming it validates the view that trans women aren't legally women.
Unfortunately, media headlines may be fueling this misunderstanding, setting the stage for an unnecessary controversy.
Unfortunately, media headlines may be fueling this misunderstanding, setting the stage for an unnecessary controversy.
April 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
1) The UK Supreme Court ruling today has sparked confusion, with some incorrectly claiming it validates the view that trans women aren't legally women.
Unfortunately, media headlines may be fueling this misunderstanding, setting the stage for an unnecessary controversy.
Unfortunately, media headlines may be fueling this misunderstanding, setting the stage for an unnecessary controversy.
Found yet another reason not to vote for @reform-uk-official.bsky.social (not that I ever planned to). Took less than 24 hours to find these. But hey, @reformexposed.bsky.social, maybe don’t share this and let Doncaster see what kind of person he—and ReformUK—really is.
Doncaster Reform candidate defends Andrew Tate messages of support
Doncaster’s Reform candidate for mayor has defended supporting self-proclaimed misogynist Andrew Tate, describing his content as “useful” and adding: “I believe in innocent until proven guilty.”
www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk
April 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Found yet another reason not to vote for @reform-uk-official.bsky.social (not that I ever planned to). Took less than 24 hours to find these. But hey, @reformexposed.bsky.social, maybe don’t share this and let Doncaster see what kind of person he—and ReformUK—really is.
In 2025, ignorance isn’t due to a lack of access—it’s willful. Not everything you read and repeat makes you look informed.
April 13, 2025 at 6:36 PM
In 2025, ignorance isn’t due to a lack of access—it’s willful. Not everything you read and repeat makes you look informed.
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Just got my election booklet for Doncaster Mayor. Reform UK’s section reads like it was written by someone who skimmed Facebook comments and called it research.
So let’s unpack this gaslighting 🐂 💩 together, shall we?
Just got my election booklet for Doncaster Mayor. Reform UK’s section reads like it was written by someone who skimmed Facebook comments and called it research.
So let’s unpack this gaslighting 🐂 💩 together, shall we?
City of Doncaster Council is broken.
Reform will fix it.
Reform will fix it.
April 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Just got my election booklet for Doncaster Mayor. Reform UK’s section reads like it was written by someone who skimmed Facebook comments and called it research.
So let’s unpack this gaslighting 🐂 💩 together, shall we?
Just got my election booklet for Doncaster Mayor. Reform UK’s section reads like it was written by someone who skimmed Facebook comments and called it research.
So let’s unpack this gaslighting 🐂 💩 together, shall we?
This scene from Designing Women (1988) is as relevant today—if not more so—than it was then.
People like Julia Sugarbaker's opponent are no longer confined to radio or TV; their audience is global, and their platform is unrestricted.
Thirty-seven years later, it feels like we've made no progress.
People like Julia Sugarbaker's opponent are no longer confined to radio or TV; their audience is global, and their platform is unrestricted.
Thirty-seven years later, it feels like we've made no progress.
Designing Women - Julia Sugarbaker on School Prayer "The Candidate"
YouTube video by turi319
youtu.be
January 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
This scene from Designing Women (1988) is as relevant today—if not more so—than it was then.
People like Julia Sugarbaker's opponent are no longer confined to radio or TV; their audience is global, and their platform is unrestricted.
Thirty-seven years later, it feels like we've made no progress.
People like Julia Sugarbaker's opponent are no longer confined to radio or TV; their audience is global, and their platform is unrestricted.
Thirty-seven years later, it feels like we've made no progress.
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Dear BlueSkyers. Sadly I'm getting many reports of scammers pretending to be me here, incl messaging people with 'investments' . Pls share/help me spread word that, as you know, THIS IS MY ONLY BLUE SKY account (proved as my handle is an official MoneySavingExpert one). All others are scams
January 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Dear BlueSkyers. Sadly I'm getting many reports of scammers pretending to be me here, incl messaging people with 'investments' . Pls share/help me spread word that, as you know, THIS IS MY ONLY BLUE SKY account (proved as my handle is an official MoneySavingExpert one). All others are scams
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There's an entire industry of utterly made-up bullshit being pursued at the other place.
Thousands of monetised retweets for a claim that Labour is banning people debating veganism in pubs.
Thousands of monetised retweets for a claim that Labour is banning people debating veganism in pubs.
January 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
There's an entire industry of utterly made-up bullshit being pursued at the other place.
Thousands of monetised retweets for a claim that Labour is banning people debating veganism in pubs.
Thousands of monetised retweets for a claim that Labour is banning people debating veganism in pubs.
1/ I urge anyone who sees this to share it.
I'm asking those willing to file a complaint with IPSO about yesterday's Telegraph article, which misrepresented data to the public.
In my next post, I’ll explain why this deserves attention for an egregious (and possibly intentional) breach of accuracy.
I'm asking those willing to file a complaint with IPSO about yesterday's Telegraph article, which misrepresented data to the public.
In my next post, I’ll explain why this deserves attention for an egregious (and possibly intentional) breach of accuracy.
Pakistanis up to four times more likely to be behind grooming
National police scheme shares data on ‘group-based’ child sexual abuse that includes ethnic background of perpetrators
www.telegraph.co.uk
January 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
1/ I urge anyone who sees this to share it.
I'm asking those willing to file a complaint with IPSO about yesterday's Telegraph article, which misrepresented data to the public.
In my next post, I’ll explain why this deserves attention for an egregious (and possibly intentional) breach of accuracy.
I'm asking those willing to file a complaint with IPSO about yesterday's Telegraph article, which misrepresented data to the public.
In my next post, I’ll explain why this deserves attention for an egregious (and possibly intentional) breach of accuracy.
1/ Let’s dismantle a harmful right-wing narrative: Mainly the idea that grooming gangs are linked to ethnicity or religions like Islam.
This claim is not only ignorant but also distracts from addressing real systemic issues.
Let’s examine why this rhetoric is both false and damaging.
This claim is not only ignorant but also distracts from addressing real systemic issues.
Let’s examine why this rhetoric is both false and damaging.
January 10, 2025 at 1:42 PM
1/ Let’s dismantle a harmful right-wing narrative: Mainly the idea that grooming gangs are linked to ethnicity or religions like Islam.
This claim is not only ignorant but also distracts from addressing real systemic issues.
Let’s examine why this rhetoric is both false and damaging.
This claim is not only ignorant but also distracts from addressing real systemic issues.
Let’s examine why this rhetoric is both false and damaging.
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UK: The facts that prove the far-right 'grooming gang' narrative wrong www.middleeasteye.net/news/facts-p...
The facts that prove the far-right UK 'grooming gang' narrative wrong
Ethnic minorities are not overrepresented in sex abuse and victims are not exclusively white
www.middleeasteye.net
January 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
UK: The facts that prove the far-right 'grooming gang' narrative wrong www.middleeasteye.net/news/facts-p...
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Kemi Badenoch is really a piece of sh*t❗️👇🏼👇🏼
She’s been accused of a 'new low' trying to get donations for her party by 'playing politics with the safety of vulnerable children by fundraising through grooming scandal petition 🤬
Honestly… I can’t find words 🤷🏼♂️
Credit to @gemmagould.bsky.social 🙏🏼
She’s been accused of a 'new low' trying to get donations for her party by 'playing politics with the safety of vulnerable children by fundraising through grooming scandal petition 🤬
Honestly… I can’t find words 🤷🏼♂️
Credit to @gemmagould.bsky.social 🙏🏼
Tory attempt to fundraise using grooming gangs petition exposed - 'breathtaking'
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has been accused of stooping to a 'new low' by trying to get donations for her party by 'playing politics with the safety of vulnerable children'
www.mirror.co.uk
January 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Kemi Badenoch is really a piece of sh*t❗️👇🏼👇🏼
She’s been accused of a 'new low' trying to get donations for her party by 'playing politics with the safety of vulnerable children by fundraising through grooming scandal petition 🤬
Honestly… I can’t find words 🤷🏼♂️
Credit to @gemmagould.bsky.social 🙏🏼
She’s been accused of a 'new low' trying to get donations for her party by 'playing politics with the safety of vulnerable children by fundraising through grooming scandal petition 🤬
Honestly… I can’t find words 🤷🏼♂️
Credit to @gemmagould.bsky.social 🙏🏼
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🔴Musk and the Media’s Weaponisation of Far Right Misinformation Is an Insult to Grooming Survivors
If these outlets really cared about the victims, they wouldn't be deliberately fuelling the far-right’s selective outrage machine, writes @bearlypolitics.co.uk
If these outlets really cared about the victims, they wouldn't be deliberately fuelling the far-right’s selective outrage machine, writes @bearlypolitics.co.uk
Musk and the Media’s Weaponisation of Far Right Misinformation Is an Insult to Grooming Survivors
If these outlets really cared about the victims, they wouldn't be deliberately fuelling the far-right’s selective outrage machine, writes the Bear
www.bylinesupplement.com
January 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🔴Musk and the Media’s Weaponisation of Far Right Misinformation Is an Insult to Grooming Survivors
If these outlets really cared about the victims, they wouldn't be deliberately fuelling the far-right’s selective outrage machine, writes @bearlypolitics.co.uk
If these outlets really cared about the victims, they wouldn't be deliberately fuelling the far-right’s selective outrage machine, writes @bearlypolitics.co.uk
1/ I’ve been reflecting on the recent politicization of child grooming in the UK and the repeated calls for a NEW national inquiry into the matter—even though the last one concluded in 2022.
So here’s my questions: to what end? What purpose would another inquiry serve?
Let’s break this down.
So here’s my questions: to what end? What purpose would another inquiry serve?
Let’s break this down.
January 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
1/ I’ve been reflecting on the recent politicization of child grooming in the UK and the repeated calls for a NEW national inquiry into the matter—even though the last one concluded in 2022.
So here’s my questions: to what end? What purpose would another inquiry serve?
Let’s break this down.
So here’s my questions: to what end? What purpose would another inquiry serve?
Let’s break this down.
We CANNOT and SHOULD NOT accept a foreign billionaire attempting to destabilize and remove the duly elected leader of a Western democracy simply because they dislike them.
Reform UK, packed with pro-Brexit voices who championed sovereignty, now caters to those who undermine it. Hypocrisy?
Reform UK, packed with pro-Brexit voices who championed sovereignty, now caters to those who undermine it. Hypocrisy?
Financial Times reporting Elon Musk has held private discussions with allies about removing Prime Minister Keir Starmer from his position before the next general election
The government needs to wake up & start taking this seriously before it’s too late
www.reuters.com/world/musk-e...
The government needs to wake up & start taking this seriously before it’s too late
www.reuters.com/world/musk-e...
Musk discussed ways to oust British PM Starmer before next election, FT reports
Billionaire Elon Musk has held private discussions with allies about removing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer from his position before the next general election, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
www.reuters.com
January 9, 2025 at 12:14 PM
We CANNOT and SHOULD NOT accept a foreign billionaire attempting to destabilize and remove the duly elected leader of a Western democracy simply because they dislike them.
Reform UK, packed with pro-Brexit voices who championed sovereignty, now caters to those who undermine it. Hypocrisy?
Reform UK, packed with pro-Brexit voices who championed sovereignty, now caters to those who undermine it. Hypocrisy?
1/ The only upside to Trump seizing Greenland would be seeing how NATO, the UN, and world leaders react to US aggression against a NATO ally.
NATO should demand war. The UN should impose sanctions. But let’s be real—some UK and EU leaders would likely prioritize “diplomacy” over action.
NATO should demand war. The UN should impose sanctions. But let’s be real—some UK and EU leaders would likely prioritize “diplomacy” over action.
January 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
1/ The only upside to Trump seizing Greenland would be seeing how NATO, the UN, and world leaders react to US aggression against a NATO ally.
NATO should demand war. The UN should impose sanctions. But let’s be real—some UK and EU leaders would likely prioritize “diplomacy” over action.
NATO should demand war. The UN should impose sanctions. But let’s be real—some UK and EU leaders would likely prioritize “diplomacy” over action.
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If you managed to log off over Christmas and the New Year, you might be wondering why right-wing politicians are suddenly calling for a new inquiry into child grooming gangs, how Elon Musk is involved, and how the govt is responding.
Here's what you need to know - a timeline👇1/
Here's what you need to know - a timeline👇1/
January 8, 2025 at 10:21 AM
If you managed to log off over Christmas and the New Year, you might be wondering why right-wing politicians are suddenly calling for a new inquiry into child grooming gangs, how Elon Musk is involved, and how the govt is responding.
Here's what you need to know - a timeline👇1/
Here's what you need to know - a timeline👇1/
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It's now up to the Speaker if this change is selected for a vote.
January 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
It's now up to the Speaker if this change is selected for a vote.
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social
Please watch this speech by Jess Phillips in the HoC to guage how pationate she is about the victims of Child Sex Abuse.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0C6...
Please watch this speech by Jess Phillips in the HoC to guage how pationate she is about the victims of Child Sex Abuse.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0C6...
Jess Phillips is a Legend
YouTube video by Max Brockbank
www.youtube.com
January 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
Please watch this speech by Jess Phillips in the HoC to guage how pationate she is about the victims of Child Sex Abuse.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0C6...
Please watch this speech by Jess Phillips in the HoC to guage how pationate she is about the victims of Child Sex Abuse.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0C6...
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Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Keir Starmer; those annoying pesky facts in full:
Those taking a passing interest in my ramblings will know this but feel free to pass it on the far-right Tory and ReformUK Ltd supporters and subscribers most of whom are unschooled, ignorant and easily conned. 🧵
Those taking a passing interest in my ramblings will know this but feel free to pass it on the far-right Tory and ReformUK Ltd supporters and subscribers most of whom are unschooled, ignorant and easily conned. 🧵
January 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Keir Starmer; those annoying pesky facts in full:
Those taking a passing interest in my ramblings will know this but feel free to pass it on the far-right Tory and ReformUK Ltd supporters and subscribers most of whom are unschooled, ignorant and easily conned. 🧵
Those taking a passing interest in my ramblings will know this but feel free to pass it on the far-right Tory and ReformUK Ltd supporters and subscribers most of whom are unschooled, ignorant and easily conned. 🧵
I can’t pretend to understand the pain caused by the tragedy at the German Christmas market, but this isn’t how the festive season should be. It should bring joy, not grief.
This isn’t a time for agendas—it’s a time for kindness, support, and offering help to those affected in any way we can.
This isn’t a time for agendas—it’s a time for kindness, support, and offering help to those affected in any way we can.
December 20, 2024 at 10:27 PM
I can’t pretend to understand the pain caused by the tragedy at the German Christmas market, but this isn’t how the festive season should be. It should bring joy, not grief.
This isn’t a time for agendas—it’s a time for kindness, support, and offering help to those affected in any way we can.
This isn’t a time for agendas—it’s a time for kindness, support, and offering help to those affected in any way we can.