Martin Barrett
@mrgb63.bsky.social
Perth, WA. Left-handed & atheist, both signs of intelligence. I used to be a bit conservative, but the older I get the more I realise what an asshole I was when I was younger. Love SF. Love booze too much. Not as fond of exercise as I should be. Hate Trump
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Zelensky rules out ceding land to Russia
The declaration that Ukraine would not surrender land could mark the collapse of President Trump's latest plan to end the war, which critics condemned as fulfilling a wish list of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
#SlavaUkraine 💛💙
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The declaration that Ukraine would not surrender land could mark the collapse of President Trump's latest plan to end the war, which critics condemned as fulfilling a wish list of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
#SlavaUkraine 💛💙
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December 9, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Zelensky rules out ceding land to Russia
The declaration that Ukraine would not surrender land could mark the collapse of President Trump's latest plan to end the war, which critics condemned as fulfilling a wish list of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
#SlavaUkraine 💛💙
archive.md/2025.12.08-2...
The declaration that Ukraine would not surrender land could mark the collapse of President Trump's latest plan to end the war, which critics condemned as fulfilling a wish list of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
#SlavaUkraine 💛💙
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“I’d have no problem releasing the video”
“I didn’t say that, you said that. Fake news.”
5 days apart 😬
(From @therecount.com )
“I didn’t say that, you said that. Fake news.”
5 days apart 😬
(From @therecount.com )
December 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
“I’d have no problem releasing the video”
“I didn’t say that, you said that. Fake news.”
5 days apart 😬
(From @therecount.com )
“I didn’t say that, you said that. Fake news.”
5 days apart 😬
(From @therecount.com )
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“Look what [Trump] did to this country and the polarization – got all the cockroaches to rise to the top. Once upon a time, you were embarrassed to be publicly racist and out there with conspiracy theories. Now it’s all out in the open because he allowed it.”
- Gene Simmons, 2022
- Gene Simmons, 2022
December 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
“Look what [Trump] did to this country and the polarization – got all the cockroaches to rise to the top. Once upon a time, you were embarrassed to be publicly racist and out there with conspiracy theories. Now it’s all out in the open because he allowed it.”
- Gene Simmons, 2022
- Gene Simmons, 2022
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WOW! AN HONOR! — GCN
December 6, 2025 at 4:16 AM
WOW! AN HONOR! — GCN
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Not sure why, but when l heard about the FIFA Peace Prize all l could think of was this. I guess it's the same level of stupid.
December 6, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Not sure why, but when l heard about the FIFA Peace Prize all l could think of was this. I guess it's the same level of stupid.
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In high school, I received a failing grade on a math test because I used Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" instead of a trigonometry table to solve the equations. It was, clearly, a violation of my right to free speech.
Trans graduate assistant Mel Curth has been removed from her position at the University of Oklahoma after a Christian student complained a failing grade she received in a psychology essay – because she cited the Bible rather than empirical evidence – was a violation of her right to free speech.
December 4, 2025 at 9:22 PM
In high school, I received a failing grade on a math test because I used Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" instead of a trigonometry table to solve the equations. It was, clearly, a violation of my right to free speech.
Will any overseas fans want to travel to the US? How many teams will be arrested by ICE? Should everyone boycott the event, except those parts held in Canada and Mexico?
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/s...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/s...
FIFA World Cup Draw: Everything you need to know | CNN
The FIFA World Cup is only played once every four years, and it is arguably the most eagerly anticipated event in all of sports.
www.cnn.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Will any overseas fans want to travel to the US? How many teams will be arrested by ICE? Should everyone boycott the event, except those parts held in Canada and Mexico?
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/s...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/s...
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The U.S. Supreme Court: "ICE can racially profile people it arrests."
Also, the U.S. Supreme Court: "Texas can disenfranchise voters based on race."
Can we all agree that we currently have a white supremacist Supreme Court?
Also, the U.S. Supreme Court: "Texas can disenfranchise voters based on race."
Can we all agree that we currently have a white supremacist Supreme Court?
December 5, 2025 at 2:03 AM
The U.S. Supreme Court: "ICE can racially profile people it arrests."
Also, the U.S. Supreme Court: "Texas can disenfranchise voters based on race."
Can we all agree that we currently have a white supremacist Supreme Court?
Also, the U.S. Supreme Court: "Texas can disenfranchise voters based on race."
Can we all agree that we currently have a white supremacist Supreme Court?
Narcotraficantes everywhere: "Well, it's always nice to be appreciated, I guess."
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Narcotraficantes everywhere: "Well, it's always nice to be appreciated, I guess."
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Nobody talks about Homan stealing $50k anymore. What a Presidency. There are too many SCANDALS to choose from! It’s like a Chinese Restaurant Menu. Take 2 from Column A & 1 from Column B! I can’t even keep track of all the criming.
December 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Nobody talks about Homan stealing $50k anymore. What a Presidency. There are too many SCANDALS to choose from! It’s like a Chinese Restaurant Menu. Take 2 from Column A & 1 from Column B! I can’t even keep track of all the criming.
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A cabinet meeting that would make North Koreans say, “Damn, this is a bit much!”
December 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A cabinet meeting that would make North Koreans say, “Damn, this is a bit much!”
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This is unfortunately and sadly who we are now….
December 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
This is unfortunately and sadly who we are now….
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If only there had been signs that a group of below average men who espouse misogynist views and are led by an adjudicated rapist would treat their female colleagues poorly.
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
If only there had been signs that a group of below average men who espouse misogynist views and are led by an adjudicated rapist would treat their female colleagues poorly.
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Putin: ‘Russia is ready to keep fighting until the last Ukrainian dies.’
Committing the genocidal intention on the international stage
West:”we must pursue a diplomatic solution”
Committing the genocidal intention on the international stage
West:”we must pursue a diplomatic solution”
December 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Putin: ‘Russia is ready to keep fighting until the last Ukrainian dies.’
Committing the genocidal intention on the international stage
West:”we must pursue a diplomatic solution”
Committing the genocidal intention on the international stage
West:”we must pursue a diplomatic solution”
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December 4, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Instead of normal political ads, the Democratic Party should just play this season's South Park episodes. They say it all, and very eloquently.
December 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Instead of normal political ads, the Democratic Party should just play this season's South Park episodes. They say it all, and very eloquently.
Are Trump and his minions going to start calling them the "Seditious Seven" when they see the Hegseth video? At least we can rely on Mark Kelly to remind us what a grown-up, intelligent politician with integrity sounds like.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/02/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/02/p...
Sen. Kelly responds to unearthed Hegseth comments on ‘unlawful orders’: He’s ‘unqualified’, ‘sucking up to this president’ | CNN Politics
Sen. Mark Kelly responds to CNN’s KFile excusive report unearthing past comments from Pete Hegseth saying the military won’t follow unlawful orders, the very same thing Hegseth is threatening to court...
www.cnn.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Are Trump and his minions going to start calling them the "Seditious Seven" when they see the Hegseth video? At least we can rely on Mark Kelly to remind us what a grown-up, intelligent politician with integrity sounds like.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/02/p...
www.cnn.com/2025/12/02/p...
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After the initial strike, Scuffy’s survivors were “found clinging to optimism,” and were immediately double-tapped.
U.S. Military Carries Out Strike On Scuffy The Tugboat https://theonion.com/u-s-military-carries-out-strike-on-scuffy-the-tugboat/
December 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM
After the initial strike, Scuffy’s survivors were “found clinging to optimism,” and were immediately double-tapped.
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FYI: the EXAMPLE of what a war crime is in the DoD Law of War manual is EXACTLY what Hegseth did. bsky.app/profile/jjin...
⚖️ DoD Law of War Manual, page 1075:
"For example, orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal."
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"For example, orders to fire upon the shipwrecked would be clearly illegal."
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December 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
FYI: the EXAMPLE of what a war crime is in the DoD Law of War manual is EXACTLY what Hegseth did. bsky.app/profile/jjin...
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❗️"Agreements with the Russians are impossible — the Russian Federation is based entirely on lies", — Polish President Nawrocki
"We are dealing only with lies, a desire to destroy and kill. This is an important lesson for each of us."
Source: ZSU Insider Tg
"We are dealing only with lies, a desire to destroy and kill. This is an important lesson for each of us."
Source: ZSU Insider Tg
December 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
❗️"Agreements with the Russians are impossible — the Russian Federation is based entirely on lies", — Polish President Nawrocki
"We are dealing only with lies, a desire to destroy and kill. This is an important lesson for each of us."
Source: ZSU Insider Tg
"We are dealing only with lies, a desire to destroy and kill. This is an important lesson for each of us."
Source: ZSU Insider Tg
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"Trump works for Putin. For him, Trump is a dream. He’s someone who does everything he wants for free."
Gen. Yakovleff, former NATO commander
Gen. Yakovleff, former NATO commander
December 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM
"Trump works for Putin. For him, Trump is a dream. He’s someone who does everything he wants for free."
Gen. Yakovleff, former NATO commander
Gen. Yakovleff, former NATO commander