Patrick Watson
@paddywatson.bsky.social
Former Soldier , political lobbyist working in energy, education, skills, training, guidance and defence. Singer in a choir, and with daughter. Player of the tenor sax, penny whistle and blues harp. Inclined to appear in open-mic nights.
We expect this from Putin, but when the Trump administration hijacks Putins playbook, we are all in deep shit. And its our enemies profit. Time to revisit Orwell!
August 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
We expect this from Putin, but when the Trump administration hijacks Putins playbook, we are all in deep shit. And its our enemies profit. Time to revisit Orwell!
Exempting Chinese Smartphones (largest Chinese export to USA in terms of value) Computers and semi conductors from tariffs,as an afterthought, is proof positive, if any more were needed, that the orange headed loon has no strategy..The Emperor has no clothes!!..#Potus #Trump #MAGA
April 13, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Trump wants allies to join him in confronting China. By creating, it seems, mayhem in the markets then executing a partial U turn, prompted by a sell off of US Treasuries (Bonds).A clear sign that international investors have lost confidence in US economic and political decisionmaking #POTUS
April 11, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Trump wants allies to join him in confronting China. By creating, it seems, mayhem in the markets then executing a partial U turn, prompted by a sell off of US Treasuries (Bonds).A clear sign that international investors have lost confidence in US economic and political decisionmaking #POTUS
What is the collective noun for Trumps senior advisers? A Circus of?.An Hypocrisy of? A shambles of? An Asylum of? Never in the field of diplomacy and governance has a group of such self serving, talentless, incompetent lickspittles been given access to real influence and power #POTUS
March 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
What is the collective noun for Trumps senior advisers? A Circus of?.An Hypocrisy of? A shambles of? An Asylum of? Never in the field of diplomacy and governance has a group of such self serving, talentless, incompetent lickspittles been given access to real influence and power #POTUS
Trump trashing established alliances friendships and allegiances built up over generations by former Presidents , in favour of brownnoseing autocrats and voting with the enemies of the west and its values, in the UN. USA the #unreliableally #Trump #VPVance
March 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Trump trashing established alliances friendships and allegiances built up over generations by former Presidents , in favour of brownnoseing autocrats and voting with the enemies of the west and its values, in the UN. USA the #unreliableally #Trump #VPVance
Trump and Vance are swinging a Wrecking Ball through established friendships and alliances that have kept the West safe since WW2.And replacing them with, what exactly? #JDVance #usa #Trump #POTUSTRUMP
March 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Trump and Vance are swinging a Wrecking Ball through established friendships and alliances that have kept the West safe since WW2.And replacing them with, what exactly? #JDVance #usa #Trump #POTUSTRUMP
Fancy all those US reporters not knowing that #Zelensky always dresses in fatigues in solidarity with the troops fighting for the very existence of their country.They were offended it seems.Not a squeak from them though when Musk turned up like this to the White House
March 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Fancy all those US reporters not knowing that #Zelensky always dresses in fatigues in solidarity with the troops fighting for the very existence of their country.They were offended it seems.Not a squeak from them though when Musk turned up like this to the White House
March 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Tirzah Garwood was the wife of Eric Ravilious and an accomplished artist in her own right. A fine wood engraver she also marblised paper and painted in oils in a naive style reminiscent of Rousseau.Exhibition of her work now at the Dulwich picture Gallery.Died too young #TirzahGarwood #EricRavilious
November 23, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Tirzah Garwood was the wife of Eric Ravilious and an accomplished artist in her own right. A fine wood engraver she also marblised paper and painted in oils in a naive style reminiscent of Rousseau.Exhibition of her work now at the Dulwich picture Gallery.Died too young #TirzahGarwood #EricRavilious
1620 was obviously a bad year!
November 18, 2024 at 4:56 PM
1620 was obviously a bad year!
The Battersea Power Station Community Choir is a non audition community choir, with local membership, performing throughout the year, at local events, and in the power station development. If you enjoy singing and socialising why not give it a try? #SamEvans #BatterserseaPowerStationCommunityChoir
November 13, 2024 at 9:22 AM
The Battersea Power Station Community Choir is a non audition community choir, with local membership, performing throughout the year, at local events, and in the power station development. If you enjoy singing and socialising why not give it a try? #SamEvans #BatterserseaPowerStationCommunityChoir
Our Working Cocker Spaniel is a terrible show off.She offers the largest pieces of wood she can find to complete strangers and expects lavish praise!
October 25, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Our Working Cocker Spaniel is a terrible show off.She offers the largest pieces of wood she can find to complete strangers and expects lavish praise!
Dont underestimate the Far Right! #
October 25, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Dont underestimate the Far Right! #
Bit cruel I know ..but ..I credit Dylan with getting me started on the Blues Harmonica.
September 14, 2024 at 8:45 PM
Bit cruel I know ..but ..I credit Dylan with getting me started on the Blues Harmonica.
Putin is gradually, inexorably being found out.
August 23, 2024 at 3:46 PM
Putin is gradually, inexorably being found out.
