pm73
@pm73.bsky.social
Climber, footballer, ex soldier, misfit, introvert, horror writer and lover of whisky.
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The Guardian yet again ignores the elephant in the room regarding China, the US, and Taiwan.
The Datacentre Semiconductor Rush
This isn't about grandiose concepts like 'the post-war international order.'
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
The Datacentre Semiconductor Rush
This isn't about grandiose concepts like 'the post-war international order.'
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
China’s Xi Jinping raises future of Taiwan in call with Donald Trump
China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and Xi told Trump that its return was an ‘integral part of the post-war international order’
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM
The Guardian yet again ignores the elephant in the room regarding China, the US, and Taiwan.
The Datacentre Semiconductor Rush
This isn't about grandiose concepts like 'the post-war international order.'
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
The Datacentre Semiconductor Rush
This isn't about grandiose concepts like 'the post-war international order.'
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Thames Water bidder offering £1bn extra cash injection.
30%+ of the customer bill covers interest payments.
Any private owner would want profit, dividends, sewage dumping will continue, customers will be fleeced.
Must end the profit motive. Nationalise water industry.
30%+ of the customer bill covers interest payments.
Any private owner would want profit, dividends, sewage dumping will continue, customers will be fleeced.
Must end the profit motive. Nationalise water industry.
Thames Water bidder says it is offering £1bn extra cash injection
Castle Water says restructuring plans do not go far enough and extra funds will help resolve pollution crisis
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Thames Water bidder offering £1bn extra cash injection.
30%+ of the customer bill covers interest payments.
Any private owner would want profit, dividends, sewage dumping will continue, customers will be fleeced.
Must end the profit motive. Nationalise water industry.
30%+ of the customer bill covers interest payments.
Any private owner would want profit, dividends, sewage dumping will continue, customers will be fleeced.
Must end the profit motive. Nationalise water industry.
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Dear ICE: They don't let you wear a mask in your mug shot.
Great news. This is what an ICE agent looks like in a mugshot. Meet Gerardo Rodriguez, 45, of Temecula, courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Arrested for "illegally detaining a minor at gunpoint while off duty last week." 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Dear ICE: They don't let you wear a mask in your mug shot.
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As more and more files come out, Ghislaine Maxwell has less and less leverage for a pardon or commutation. Things are really going to start heating up.
November 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
As more and more files come out, Ghislaine Maxwell has less and less leverage for a pardon or commutation. Things are really going to start heating up.
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“The billionaire class has sought to convince those making $30-an-hour that their enemies are those earning $20-an-hour. They want the people to fight amongst ourselves so that we remain distracted from the work of remaking a long, broken system.”
-Zohran Mamdani
-Zohran Mamdani
November 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“The billionaire class has sought to convince those making $30-an-hour that their enemies are those earning $20-an-hour. They want the people to fight amongst ourselves so that we remain distracted from the work of remaking a long, broken system.”
-Zohran Mamdani
-Zohran Mamdani
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I know Donald Trump is a pathological liar, malignant narcissistic sociopath, racist, antisemite, misogynist, xenophobe, homophobe, transphobe, hater of our troops and believer in euthanizing folks with disabilities, but we too often forget that he's *also* an adjudicated rapist and convicted felon.
October 18, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I know Donald Trump is a pathological liar, malignant narcissistic sociopath, racist, antisemite, misogynist, xenophobe, homophobe, transphobe, hater of our troops and believer in euthanizing folks with disabilities, but we too often forget that he's *also* an adjudicated rapist and convicted felon.
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Shipping emissions levy abandoned as countries bow to US pressure.
Trump threatened countries, and individual officials, with tariffs, penalties, visa revocations if they supported the pricing mechanism to curb emissions
Fossil fuels lobby wins again. Presidents can be replaced, planet earth can't
Trump threatened countries, and individual officials, with tariffs, penalties, visa revocations if they supported the pricing mechanism to curb emissions
Fossil fuels lobby wins again. Presidents can be replaced, planet earth can't
Landmark global shipping deal abandoned under US threats
President Trump intervened in the talks calling the deal a
www.bbc.co.uk
October 18, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Shipping emissions levy abandoned as countries bow to US pressure.
Trump threatened countries, and individual officials, with tariffs, penalties, visa revocations if they supported the pricing mechanism to curb emissions
Fossil fuels lobby wins again. Presidents can be replaced, planet earth can't
Trump threatened countries, and individual officials, with tariffs, penalties, visa revocations if they supported the pricing mechanism to curb emissions
Fossil fuels lobby wins again. Presidents can be replaced, planet earth can't
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Tommy Robinson,
paid mouthpiece for Zionism
accepting free holidays in sunny Israel
to support genocide
paid mouthpiece for Zionism
accepting free holidays in sunny Israel
to support genocide
October 18, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Tommy Robinson,
paid mouthpiece for Zionism
accepting free holidays in sunny Israel
to support genocide
paid mouthpiece for Zionism
accepting free holidays in sunny Israel
to support genocide
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Make it make sense. [Cartoon by Adam Zyglis]
October 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Make it make sense. [Cartoon by Adam Zyglis]
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Trump is bailing out Argentina with $40 billion while leaving American farmers twisting in the wind. At this point, it’s obvious he doesn’t want them to succeed.
I’m calling it now: this is going to turn into a land grab for pennies on the dollar.
I’m calling it now: this is going to turn into a land grab for pennies on the dollar.
October 16, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Trump is bailing out Argentina with $40 billion while leaving American farmers twisting in the wind. At this point, it’s obvious he doesn’t want them to succeed.
I’m calling it now: this is going to turn into a land grab for pennies on the dollar.
I’m calling it now: this is going to turn into a land grab for pennies on the dollar.
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"There is no universe in which Sam Ashworth-Hayes – or any of Britain’s array of overpaid columnists, commentators and ideological wonks – is more valuable to this country than a care worker"
I wrote for @samfr.bsky.social's Substack on benefits and "contribution" samf.substack.com/p/the-someth...
I wrote for @samfr.bsky.social's Substack on benefits and "contribution" samf.substack.com/p/the-someth...
The "something for nothing" myth
How should we value people's contribution to the country?
samf.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
"There is no universe in which Sam Ashworth-Hayes – or any of Britain’s array of overpaid columnists, commentators and ideological wonks – is more valuable to this country than a care worker"
I wrote for @samfr.bsky.social's Substack on benefits and "contribution" samf.substack.com/p/the-someth...
I wrote for @samfr.bsky.social's Substack on benefits and "contribution" samf.substack.com/p/the-someth...
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Good morning! It’s Friday October 17th 2025! Already? Crikey!
(Released this very month in 1967, just 58 years ago, Batman #197, with its classic cover featuring Batgirl & Catwoman by Carmine Infantino, Mike Esposito & Ira Schnapp.)
You be careful out there among them English, Joanne Book.
(Released this very month in 1967, just 58 years ago, Batman #197, with its classic cover featuring Batgirl & Catwoman by Carmine Infantino, Mike Esposito & Ira Schnapp.)
You be careful out there among them English, Joanne Book.
October 17, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Good morning! It’s Friday October 17th 2025! Already? Crikey!
(Released this very month in 1967, just 58 years ago, Batman #197, with its classic cover featuring Batgirl & Catwoman by Carmine Infantino, Mike Esposito & Ira Schnapp.)
You be careful out there among them English, Joanne Book.
(Released this very month in 1967, just 58 years ago, Batman #197, with its classic cover featuring Batgirl & Catwoman by Carmine Infantino, Mike Esposito & Ira Schnapp.)
You be careful out there among them English, Joanne Book.
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Humans causing climate to change 170 times faster than natural forces
“The human magnitude of climate change looks more like a meteorite strike than a gradual change.”
According to Professor Will Steffen who sadly is no longer with us but his worlds live on
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“The human magnitude of climate change looks more like a meteorite strike than a gradual change.”
According to Professor Will Steffen who sadly is no longer with us but his worlds live on
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
October 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Humans causing climate to change 170 times faster than natural forces
“The human magnitude of climate change looks more like a meteorite strike than a gradual change.”
According to Professor Will Steffen who sadly is no longer with us but his worlds live on
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“The human magnitude of climate change looks more like a meteorite strike than a gradual change.”
According to Professor Will Steffen who sadly is no longer with us but his worlds live on
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Big Lowry, man, fucking awesome
September 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Big Lowry, man, fucking awesome
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Proof Tommy Robinson speaks bullsh*t
September 13, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Proof Tommy Robinson speaks bullsh*t
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Not going to pretend today wasn't depressing but the far right has been stronger in the UK before. Mosley packed out Earls Court and was backed by several large newspapers. Enoch Powell had the support of 74% of the population.
Musk has a net popularity rating of -52%
Musk has a net popularity rating of -52%
September 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Not going to pretend today wasn't depressing but the far right has been stronger in the UK before. Mosley packed out Earls Court and was backed by several large newspapers. Enoch Powell had the support of 74% of the population.
Musk has a net popularity rating of -52%
Musk has a net popularity rating of -52%
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The scenes on our streets are shameful consequences of decades of austerity - government after government fanning the flames of anti migration instead of tackling inequality.
We can & must make different choices. Solidarity to all communities under attack. We stand together.
We can & must make different choices. Solidarity to all communities under attack. We stand together.
September 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The scenes on our streets are shameful consequences of decades of austerity - government after government fanning the flames of anti migration instead of tackling inequality.
We can & must make different choices. Solidarity to all communities under attack. We stand together.
We can & must make different choices. Solidarity to all communities under attack. We stand together.
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Under Dr. Oz, Medicare is launching a pilot program that will use AI to determine whether patients would be covered for certain procedures.
Companies running the program will be paid a share of the savings from rejecting claims.
Who in their right mind voted for this? No one.
Companies running the program will be paid a share of the savings from rejecting claims.
Who in their right mind voted for this? No one.
September 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Under Dr. Oz, Medicare is launching a pilot program that will use AI to determine whether patients would be covered for certain procedures.
Companies running the program will be paid a share of the savings from rejecting claims.
Who in their right mind voted for this? No one.
Companies running the program will be paid a share of the savings from rejecting claims.
Who in their right mind voted for this? No one.
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Telling it like it is, and cutting through.
September 2, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Telling it like it is, and cutting through.
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Defeated Green Party leadership candidate Adrian Ramsay MP co-led the Party to an extraordinary quadrupling of its parliamentary numbers at last year’s general election. Three cheers for Adrian! (Pse retweet to agree)
September 2, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Defeated Green Party leadership candidate Adrian Ramsay MP co-led the Party to an extraordinary quadrupling of its parliamentary numbers at last year’s general election. Three cheers for Adrian! (Pse retweet to agree)
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BREAKING: Robert F. Kennedy Jr poised to surpass gun violence as leading cause of death among American children.
August 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
BREAKING: Robert F. Kennedy Jr poised to surpass gun violence as leading cause of death among American children.
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I was shocked when I first saw these results from standard climate models used in IPCC reports: for high emissions, the Atlantic overturning circulation #AMOC shuts down in all 9 models that ran past 2100, and is well on the way to shutdown by 2100.
Our paper on that is out today.🧵
Our paper on that is out today.🧵
August 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I was shocked when I first saw these results from standard climate models used in IPCC reports: for high emissions, the Atlantic overturning circulation #AMOC shuts down in all 9 models that ran past 2100, and is well on the way to shutdown by 2100.
Our paper on that is out today.🧵
Our paper on that is out today.🧵
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Britain is a Christian country, argues Rupert Lowe. I'd just like to remind him that Matthew 25:35 does not read 'I was a stranger, and ye told me to fuck off back to France.'
August 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Britain is a Christian country, argues Rupert Lowe. I'd just like to remind him that Matthew 25:35 does not read 'I was a stranger, and ye told me to fuck off back to France.'