Paul Peros
@paulperos.bsky.social
Always try to be nice; never fail to be kind.
@triplezero.bsky.social Merry Christmas, book buddy! via @biggreenbooks.bsky.social
December 25, 2025 at 11:37 AM
@triplezero.bsky.social Merry Christmas, book buddy! via @biggreenbooks.bsky.social
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Anyone on the left who thinks that the BBC falling would help their politics, here and abroad, is an unbelievable fool
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Anyone on the left who thinks that the BBC falling would help their politics, here and abroad, is an unbelievable fool
Almost painfully excellent, and essential reading, from @iandunt.bsky.social
"[T]here a clean, central oasis at the centre of the British information eco-system that they cannot entirely control, as they do everything else.[...] It is why they wish to destroy it."
"[T]here a clean, central oasis at the centre of the British information eco-system that they cannot entirely control, as they do everything else.[...] It is why they wish to destroy it."
What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
November 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Almost painfully excellent, and essential reading, from @iandunt.bsky.social
"[T]here a clean, central oasis at the centre of the British information eco-system that they cannot entirely control, as they do everything else.[...] It is why they wish to destroy it."
"[T]here a clean, central oasis at the centre of the British information eco-system that they cannot entirely control, as they do everything else.[...] It is why they wish to destroy it."
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What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
Instead of requiring poor people to demonstrate why they should receive benefits, why don't we require people with substantial wealth to demonstrate why they shouldn't be paying more tax?
November 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Instead of requiring poor people to demonstrate why they should receive benefits, why don't we require people with substantial wealth to demonstrate why they shouldn't be paying more tax?
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I'm glad Keir Starmer is finally stepping up the fight against Nigel Farage, and I hope this will mark the end of his government parroting Farage and copying his divisive politics.
September 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I'm glad Keir Starmer is finally stepping up the fight against Nigel Farage, and I hope this will mark the end of his government parroting Farage and copying his divisive politics.
Spoiler: looks like Ryan Gosling
September 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Spoiler: looks like Ryan Gosling
why WHY aren’t they calling it ‘Scandelson’
September 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
why WHY aren’t they calling it ‘Scandelson’
Well he’s younger than I thought but I guess this journalist must have known his parents very well indeed
September 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Well he’s younger than I thought but I guess this journalist must have known his parents very well indeed
@christofi.bsky.social I’ve just finished Cypria, and wanted to say it was exceptional. I’m half Cypriot but grew up in the UK and haven’t much Greek, so i’ve always felt Cyprus is a story i can only half understand. Your book has given me my own Cyprus and i’m so grateful to you for writing it.
June 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
@christofi.bsky.social I’ve just finished Cypria, and wanted to say it was exceptional. I’m half Cypriot but grew up in the UK and haven’t much Greek, so i’ve always felt Cyprus is a story i can only half understand. Your book has given me my own Cyprus and i’m so grateful to you for writing it.
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Please give us a new manager bounce for Thursday by finishing off the disastrous Ange this evening. Thanks. X
March 9, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Please give us a new manager bounce for Thursday by finishing off the disastrous Ange this evening. Thanks. X
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Stephen Collins is a genius
![Cartoon by Stephen Collins for The Guardian. Script as follows:
[scene is Winston Churchill in a bbc studio, giving his 'finest hour' speech]
1
CHURCHILL:
The whole fury and might of the enemy must very soon be turned on us.
2
CHURCHILL:
Hitler knows that he will have to break us in this Island or lose the war.
3
CHURCHILL:
If we can stand up to him, all Europe may be free
and the life of the world may move forward into broad, sun-
BBC PRESENTER:
Thank you prime minister
4
BBC PRESENTER:
Mr hitler, your response?
5
HITLER [in the studio]:
Vell zis is hysterical woke nonsense as usual from mr Churchill
6
HITLER:
What we are proposing -
CHURCHILL:
Hang on
7
HITLER:
Let me finish - what we are proposing eez a simple power-sharing arrangement -
8
CHURCHILL:
What's he doing here
BBC PRESENTER:
It's important we hear both sides of the debate
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CHURCHILL:
This isn't a debate
You don't debate fascists
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HITLER:
Oh here we go with ze Godwins law!
11
HITLER:
Why must you people always compare ze things you don't like to 'fascists, Nazis, Hitler'...
CHURCHILL:
Because you are a fascist Nazi Hit-
12
HITLER [standing up, saluting]:
RAUSS!
BBC PRESENTER:
*Please* Mr Churchill let him speak
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March 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Stephen Collins is a genius
On the one hand, Trump, the global economy, Ukraine, Gaza, international politics, climate emergency.
On the other hand, the faint possibility of this wonderful thing becoming a reality.
Verdict: 2025 is now a year of glorious hope and optimism.
On the other hand, the faint possibility of this wonderful thing becoming a reality.
Verdict: 2025 is now a year of glorious hope and optimism.
what if we could get Matt Berry to narrate your museum experience
in the future you will be able to have matt berry narrate your thoughts.
January 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
On the one hand, Trump, the global economy, Ukraine, Gaza, international politics, climate emergency.
On the other hand, the faint possibility of this wonderful thing becoming a reality.
Verdict: 2025 is now a year of glorious hope and optimism.
On the other hand, the faint possibility of this wonderful thing becoming a reality.
Verdict: 2025 is now a year of glorious hope and optimism.
This is what I’m really worried about.
January 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
This is what I’m really worried about.
Well, here we go again. We made it to 2021, I’m sure we can make it to 2029. And with a bit of luck the incompetence of the Trump-Vance government will see us clear a path for the return of proper government by then.
January 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Well, here we go again. We made it to 2021, I’m sure we can make it to 2029. And with a bit of luck the incompetence of the Trump-Vance government will see us clear a path for the return of proper government by then.
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So here's a curious thing, Jacob Rees-Mogg posted this teaser for his discussion on Rachel Reeves in China, with an image he attributed to Grek (I assume he
meant Grok) & it has given her an exaggerated hook nose. I'd love to know how what it was in the wording or algorithm which accounts for that
meant Grok) & it has given her an exaggerated hook nose. I'd love to know how what it was in the wording or algorithm which accounts for that
January 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
So here's a curious thing, Jacob Rees-Mogg posted this teaser for his discussion on Rachel Reeves in China, with an image he attributed to Grek (I assume he
meant Grok) & it has given her an exaggerated hook nose. I'd love to know how what it was in the wording or algorithm which accounts for that
meant Grok) & it has given her an exaggerated hook nose. I'd love to know how what it was in the wording or algorithm which accounts for that
Once again, MERL speaks for the nation.
has anyone ever introduced Mr Beast to the concept of donating to museums instead
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MrBeast And Amazon Prime's Beast Games Feels Flat And Unimportant
This underwhelming game show fails to capture any sense of the YouTuber's formula
kotaku.com
December 20, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Once again, MERL speaks for the nation.
Now i’ve started my Christmas break I’m getting into the festive mood, as so many of us do, by wrapping presents and watching the 2023 restoration of The Wicker Man. #Christmas #Horror
December 20, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Now i’ve started my Christmas break I’m getting into the festive mood, as so many of us do, by wrapping presents and watching the 2023 restoration of The Wicker Man. #Christmas #Horror
Parents evening slot with son’s history teacher, who revealed that next term’s topic is The Cold War.
This was not on the syllabus when I was at school as it was STILL GOING ON
This was not on the syllabus when I was at school as it was STILL GOING ON
December 4, 2024 at 9:49 PM
Parents evening slot with son’s history teacher, who revealed that next term’s topic is The Cold War.
This was not on the syllabus when I was at school as it was STILL GOING ON
This was not on the syllabus when I was at school as it was STILL GOING ON
I think this simply means “Leader of the Year” in the sense that the “Leader of Next Year” will be James Cleverly
It's a tricky award this year for the Spectator really. You see, Keir Starmer took his party from one of its worst results of all time to a landslide majority. Ed Davey multiplied his party's seats by a factor of 9. Nigel Farage put his party on the map in a way it hadn't been before. Who to pick
December 4, 2024 at 9:47 PM
I think this simply means “Leader of the Year” in the sense that the “Leader of Next Year” will be James Cleverly
She is definitely the Right Woman For The Moment
December 4, 2024 at 9:41 PM
She is definitely the Right Woman For The Moment
*Peas.
*PEAS
*PEAS
This completely and concisely articulates my exact feelings about onions.
Onions are basically never good in anything, they are a disgusting food and it is a mark of deep moral and spiritual decay that they feature so prominently in so many recipes.
December 1, 2024 at 9:16 PM
*Peas.
*PEAS
*PEAS
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Wherever this legislation goes now, this is a huge moment in British social policy — and the House of Commons has made a big moral judgment
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...
November 29, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Wherever this legislation goes now, this is a huge moment in British social policy — and the House of Commons has made a big moral judgment
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c9...
I couldn’t listen to the whole assisted dying debate, but does anyone know if the words “medicalisation” or “double effect” were mentioned even once? I’m all for the best Act possible despite opposing the Bill, but the debate felt slightly rushed today.
November 29, 2024 at 3:36 PM
I couldn’t listen to the whole assisted dying debate, but does anyone know if the words “medicalisation” or “double effect” were mentioned even once? I’m all for the best Act possible despite opposing the Bill, but the debate felt slightly rushed today.
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And then, because this is arguably the most preposterous country on earth, Speaker Lindsay Hoyle says: "Right, thank you everybody. We're going to move on to the ferrets bill if people wish to leave."
November 29, 2024 at 2:28 PM
And then, because this is arguably the most preposterous country on earth, Speaker Lindsay Hoyle says: "Right, thank you everybody. We're going to move on to the ferrets bill if people wish to leave."