Chris Bagnall
@minotaur.cc
UK-based IT Consultant, Network Engineer, Photographer. Expect commentary on world affairs, UK politics and tech geekery. RP/likes not endorsements etc.
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It's not ideal that the one person in the entire world that Trump is willing to listen to is Vladimir Putin.
Q: Are you optimistic that a deal will emerge from this Russia meeting?
Leavitt: This is a listening exercise
Leavitt: This is a listening exercise
August 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
It's not ideal that the one person in the entire world that Trump is willing to listen to is Vladimir Putin.
Not sure drumming up support for the European arms industry is quite what he had in mind, but that'll be the result...
Trump: We'll sell our allies toned down military planes, because someday, maybe they're not our allies.
America, what have you become?
America, what have you become?
March 21, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Not sure drumming up support for the European arms industry is quite what he had in mind, but that'll be the result...
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This is a fantastic example of what a Labour government can do when it gets it right 👏
*The right to guaranteed hours for zero hours workers.
* Protection from unfair dismissal from day one in the job.
* Sick pay for all workers, from the first day of absence
www.ier.org.uk/news/new-pro...
*The right to guaranteed hours for zero hours workers.
* Protection from unfair dismissal from day one in the job.
* Sick pay for all workers, from the first day of absence
www.ier.org.uk/news/new-pro...
New protections for workers closer as Employment Rights Bill approved by MPs - IER
www.ier.org.uk
March 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This is a fantastic example of what a Labour government can do when it gets it right 👏
*The right to guaranteed hours for zero hours workers.
* Protection from unfair dismissal from day one in the job.
* Sick pay for all workers, from the first day of absence
www.ier.org.uk/news/new-pro...
*The right to guaranteed hours for zero hours workers.
* Protection from unfair dismissal from day one in the job.
* Sick pay for all workers, from the first day of absence
www.ier.org.uk/news/new-pro...
We just don't like bullies getting their way.
Dear Brirish people,
You got a new title from Russia: the biggest warmongers.
Russian foreign intelligence service called you that, accused you of sabotaging US efforts for peace and blamed you for starting both World Wars - the Telegraph
You got a new title from Russia: the biggest warmongers.
Russian foreign intelligence service called you that, accused you of sabotaging US efforts for peace and blamed you for starting both World Wars - the Telegraph
March 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We just don't like bullies getting their way.
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Only 6% of Gen Z actually support dictatorship. So why did the media tell us it was 52%?
Our research exposes the misleading narratives around young people and democracy, write Prof Bobby Duffy and Dr Paolo Morini.
Our research exposes the misleading narratives around young people and democracy, write Prof Bobby Duffy and Dr Paolo Morini.
Young people don’t want dictators: they want government that works
New research finds that reports of a Channel 4 poll gave a very misleading picture of young peoples’ attitudes to government and democracy
eastangliabylines.co.uk
March 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Only 6% of Gen Z actually support dictatorship. So why did the media tell us it was 52%?
Our research exposes the misleading narratives around young people and democracy, write Prof Bobby Duffy and Dr Paolo Morini.
Our research exposes the misleading narratives around young people and democracy, write Prof Bobby Duffy and Dr Paolo Morini.
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I see that Rachel Reeves is saying benefits are not a lifestyle choice, and citing Personal Independence Payment (PIP). You know what? PIP _isn't_ a choice - for people with serious disabilities and illnesses, it's a necessity. Nobody would ever choose to live this way.
March 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
I see that Rachel Reeves is saying benefits are not a lifestyle choice, and citing Personal Independence Payment (PIP). You know what? PIP _isn't_ a choice - for people with serious disabilities and illnesses, it's a necessity. Nobody would ever choose to live this way.
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Dear BBC the USA is not ‘stepping up pressure on Ukraine to agree a peace deal’. It is taking Russia’s side in the war.
March 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Dear BBC the USA is not ‘stepping up pressure on Ukraine to agree a peace deal’. It is taking Russia’s side in the war.
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Why is Musk pushing for elections and “regime change” in Ukraine… but not Russia?
Musk & Trump have no interest in democracy, America’s historical guarantees, rule of law, sovereignty or peace.
They’re siding with a murderous dictator to try and break Ukraine - and Europe.
Musk & Trump have no interest in democracy, America’s historical guarantees, rule of law, sovereignty or peace.
They’re siding with a murderous dictator to try and break Ukraine - and Europe.
March 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Why is Musk pushing for elections and “regime change” in Ukraine… but not Russia?
Musk & Trump have no interest in democracy, America’s historical guarantees, rule of law, sovereignty or peace.
They’re siding with a murderous dictator to try and break Ukraine - and Europe.
Musk & Trump have no interest in democracy, America’s historical guarantees, rule of law, sovereignty or peace.
They’re siding with a murderous dictator to try and break Ukraine - and Europe.
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"The defeat of #Ukraine would be the defeat of Europe. The Baltic States, Georgia and Moldova are already on the list. Putin’s goal is to return to Yalta, where half the continent was ceded to Stalin." - French Senator Claude Malhuret made an excellent speech.
March 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
"The defeat of #Ukraine would be the defeat of Europe. The Baltic States, Georgia and Moldova are already on the list. Putin’s goal is to return to Yalta, where half the continent was ceded to Stalin." - French Senator Claude Malhuret made an excellent speech.
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Retired Lt Gen @GlenGrant on @BBCNews
"People need to be clear - what the US is trying to do is get Ukraine to capitulate," he says. "To give in to Russia...”
"The reason for that is quite simple. Trump is unable to – or perhaps unwilling to – do anything against Russia…”
"People need to be clear - what the US is trying to do is get Ukraine to capitulate," he says. "To give in to Russia...”
"The reason for that is quite simple. Trump is unable to – or perhaps unwilling to – do anything against Russia…”
March 7, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Retired Lt Gen @GlenGrant on @BBCNews
"People need to be clear - what the US is trying to do is get Ukraine to capitulate," he says. "To give in to Russia...”
"The reason for that is quite simple. Trump is unable to – or perhaps unwilling to – do anything against Russia…”
"People need to be clear - what the US is trying to do is get Ukraine to capitulate," he says. "To give in to Russia...”
"The reason for that is quite simple. Trump is unable to – or perhaps unwilling to – do anything against Russia…”
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"It’s not about the minerals, or the elections, or any of it.
It’s about submission"
It’s about submission"
And the same logic plays out not just on the streets, but in geopolitics.
–“Sign this deal on your minerals.”
–“Ok.”
–“Well… then we’ll punch you because you didn’t wear a suit.”
It’s not about the minerals, or the elections, or any of it.
It’s about submission. 🧵11/14
–“Sign this deal on your minerals.”
–“Ok.”
–“Well… then we’ll punch you because you didn’t wear a suit.”
It’s not about the minerals, or the elections, or any of it.
It’s about submission. 🧵11/14
March 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
"It’s not about the minerals, or the elections, or any of it.
It’s about submission"
It’s about submission"
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The Trump-Putin Pact already exists, and we should act accordingly. There are some things we will never change with nice words or smart clothing. If you are worried about those things, you should understand where Trump's tactics come from. From Russia.
A thread. 🧵1/14
A thread. 🧵1/14
March 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The Trump-Putin Pact already exists, and we should act accordingly. There are some things we will never change with nice words or smart clothing. If you are worried about those things, you should understand where Trump's tactics come from. From Russia.
A thread. 🧵1/14
A thread. 🧵1/14
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Outside the right-wing American/Russian disinformation..
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor." - French Senator Claude Malhuret
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor." - French Senator Claude Malhuret
March 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Outside the right-wing American/Russian disinformation..
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor." - French Senator Claude Malhuret
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor." - French Senator Claude Malhuret
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So, Trump's brilliant plan for "peace" was to cut off Ukraine’s air defenses so Russians could pour ballistic missiles onto the people of Ukraine until the daily massacres force the survivors to yield to Putin's demands.
The Great Dealmaker is merely Putin's whore.
The Great Dealmaker is merely Putin's whore.
March 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
So, Trump's brilliant plan for "peace" was to cut off Ukraine’s air defenses so Russians could pour ballistic missiles onto the people of Ukraine until the daily massacres force the survivors to yield to Putin's demands.
The Great Dealmaker is merely Putin's whore.
The Great Dealmaker is merely Putin's whore.
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The US administration will be responsible for many more unnecessary Ukrainian civilian & military deaths.
The good guys are sanctioned, while the killers in Moscow rub their bloody hands.
What pressure is being put on Russia, Mr President?
The good guys are sanctioned, while the killers in Moscow rub their bloody hands.
What pressure is being put on Russia, Mr President?
March 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The US administration will be responsible for many more unnecessary Ukrainian civilian & military deaths.
The good guys are sanctioned, while the killers in Moscow rub their bloody hands.
What pressure is being put on Russia, Mr President?
The good guys are sanctioned, while the killers in Moscow rub their bloody hands.
What pressure is being put on Russia, Mr President?
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Really important article in @foreignaffairs.com by former Ukrainian Defense Secretary Andriy Zagorodnyuk. Its about how Ukraine can fight on effectively without any US aid. It’s key to understand that Trump is full of BS when he says Ukraine has "no cards". www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/ukra...
Ukraine Without America
How Kyiv can persist in the face of a hostile Washington.
www.foreignaffairs.com
March 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Really important article in @foreignaffairs.com by former Ukrainian Defense Secretary Andriy Zagorodnyuk. Its about how Ukraine can fight on effectively without any US aid. It’s key to understand that Trump is full of BS when he says Ukraine has "no cards". www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/ukra...
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How sad to hear a U.S. president standing lying and abusing, and the republicans cheering and applauding.
March 5, 2025 at 2:50 AM
How sad to hear a U.S. president standing lying and abusing, and the republicans cheering and applauding.
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"Hi, you're watching Fox News. In just a few hours the President will address Congress in his State of The Union address. Our reporter, Amy, is in Washington for us right now. Amy, he's expected to destroy democracy in America forever. Is that right?"
"Absolutely Sean! Back to you in the studio."
"Absolutely Sean! Back to you in the studio."
March 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
"Hi, you're watching Fox News. In just a few hours the President will address Congress in his State of The Union address. Our reporter, Amy, is in Washington for us right now. Amy, he's expected to destroy democracy in America forever. Is that right?"
"Absolutely Sean! Back to you in the studio."
"Absolutely Sean! Back to you in the studio."
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For all the focus on Trump, this cakeist pattern where US policymakers demand that the Europeans rearm yet refuse to accept that a rearmed Europe would no longer accept US leadership goes back at least to Obama and Bush
In summary: When Europeans don't take their security seriously, they're freeloaders. When they decide to arm themselves and present a plan to send troops to Ukraine to protect a future ceasefire, they're fanatical warmongers trying to prevent peace
March 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM
For all the focus on Trump, this cakeist pattern where US policymakers demand that the Europeans rearm yet refuse to accept that a rearmed Europe would no longer accept US leadership goes back at least to Obama and Bush
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Worth stating simply what’s happening. An American government is launching a full-scope political & economic assault on an ally repelling an ongoing invasion to compel them to terminate martial law, topple their president, hand over minerals to America & accept a ceasefire w/out security guarantees.
March 4, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Worth stating simply what’s happening. An American government is launching a full-scope political & economic assault on an ally repelling an ongoing invasion to compel them to terminate martial law, topple their president, hand over minerals to America & accept a ceasefire w/out security guarantees.
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Fascism is here. Name it. This is not what we are supposed to be about. 🇺🇸
March 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Fascism is here. Name it. This is not what we are supposed to be about. 🇺🇸
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The Trump administration is now providing them with the incentive to start thinking on their own and acting in their own interests. They are still a long way from doing enough. However, Europe on its own can keep Ukraine in the fight and properly mobilized, can help Ukraine win.
March 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The Trump administration is now providing them with the incentive to start thinking on their own and acting in their own interests. They are still a long way from doing enough. However, Europe on its own can keep Ukraine in the fight and properly mobilized, can help Ukraine win.
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One thing to keep in mind is that European states have always had the basic strength to do much more for Ukraine. They have the money, technology and people needed. They have lacked the strategic ability to think on their own and were too afraid to break with the USA.
March 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
One thing to keep in mind is that European states have always had the basic strength to do much more for Ukraine. They have the money, technology and people needed. They have lacked the strategic ability to think on their own and were too afraid to break with the USA.
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Guess who’s celebrating the U.S. halting aid to Ukraine?
🇷🇺 "The U.S. decision to suspend aid to Ukraine could be the 'greatest contribution to peace'," – Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
💬 When the Kremlin applauds your decision, maybe—just maybe—you’re on the wrong side of history.
🇷🇺 "The U.S. decision to suspend aid to Ukraine could be the 'greatest contribution to peace'," – Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
💬 When the Kremlin applauds your decision, maybe—just maybe—you’re on the wrong side of history.
March 4, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Guess who’s celebrating the U.S. halting aid to Ukraine?
🇷🇺 "The U.S. decision to suspend aid to Ukraine could be the 'greatest contribution to peace'," – Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
💬 When the Kremlin applauds your decision, maybe—just maybe—you’re on the wrong side of history.
🇷🇺 "The U.S. decision to suspend aid to Ukraine could be the 'greatest contribution to peace'," – Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
💬 When the Kremlin applauds your decision, maybe—just maybe—you’re on the wrong side of history.