John Crisp
@reetspetit.bsky.social
Owner of many old shirts & videos. Ex everything. Master of nothing.
GSoC mentor. RNLI helm.
Know a bit about a lot. "Utter bastard" according to my best mates. I'll take that as a win.
Estoy en España 🇪🇸
> I do not automatically follow back!
GSoC mentor. RNLI helm.
Know a bit about a lot. "Utter bastard" according to my best mates. I'll take that as a win.
Estoy en España 🇪🇸
> I do not automatically follow back!
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John Crisp
@reetspetit.bsky.social
· Nov 16
I haven't got cat.
So this is still one of my proudest possessions.
I'm not a hero. Just an ordinary bloke with a bit of talent on boats.
I always enjoyed the anonymity of just being No 2.
Small things can change lives.
So this is still one of my proudest possessions.
I'm not a hero. Just an ordinary bloke with a bit of talent on boats.
I always enjoyed the anonymity of just being No 2.
Small things can change lives.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)
November 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Something something something Face Eating Leopard Party.
Snakes devouring their own tails.
Almost joyous.
#MAGA
#Trump
#KeepGoing
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Snakes devouring their own tails.
Almost joyous.
#MAGA
#Trump
#KeepGoing
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump targets longtime MAGA ally Marjorie Taylor Greene
The Georgia congresswoman has criticised Trump's focus on foreign policy and handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.
www.bbc.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Something something something Face Eating Leopard Party.
Snakes devouring their own tails.
Almost joyous.
#MAGA
#Trump
#KeepGoing
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Snakes devouring their own tails.
Almost joyous.
#MAGA
#Trump
#KeepGoing
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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i spoke to LOADS of people about this very recently, and the only people using it regularly were the dipshits in charge
November 12, 2025 at 3:47 AM
i spoke to LOADS of people about this very recently, and the only people using it regularly were the dipshits in charge
On the plus side, if it were to explode, Southend might briefly have a space program.
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
"....the shipwreck’s cargo of highly dangerous guncotton. The Italians were tasked with removing it.
It probably came as no comfort to the crew of Artiglio that they were 100% successful in this ambition."
Almost Shakespearean 🤣🤣
It probably came as no comfort to the crew of Artiglio that they were 100% successful in this ambition."
Almost Shakespearean 🤣🤣
Delighted to see the SS Richard Montgomery surfacing on Blue Sky, and you might be wondering why people were so nervous about salvaging its cargo.
The data points we have are... not encouraging.
The data points we have are... not encouraging.
Artiglio: Careful as you go now - DreadShips.com
DreadShips In 1930 the Artiglio was the world's most modern salvage ship. And its latest job was about to go with a bang...
dreadships.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
"....the shipwreck’s cargo of highly dangerous guncotton. The Italians were tasked with removing it.
It probably came as no comfort to the crew of Artiglio that they were 100% successful in this ambition."
Almost Shakespearean 🤣🤣
It probably came as no comfort to the crew of Artiglio that they were 100% successful in this ambition."
Almost Shakespearean 🤣🤣
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Can someone who knows someone at the Beeb get them to take a look at the third Q before they respond to Trump
OK this is amazing.
Trump’s Truth Social has its own AI search tool, which company debuted a month after Trump signed an exec order to end use of “Woke AI” in federal government.
Here's how it responds to questions about tariffs, who won 2020 election, Jan 6, etc:
www.thebulwark.com/p/pardon-the...
Trump’s Truth Social has its own AI search tool, which company debuted a month after Trump signed an exec order to end use of “Woke AI” in federal government.
Here's how it responds to questions about tariffs, who won 2020 election, Jan 6, etc:
www.thebulwark.com/p/pardon-the...
November 11, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Can someone who knows someone at the Beeb get them to take a look at the third Q before they respond to Trump
Hey @themrbibby.bsky.social we could nick Toms stink pot and go doff our caps for old times sakes!
Have I sailed as close as you are legally allowed to do to have a nose at the SS Montgomery?
Of course.
Moment I knew she existed, I was out there faster than Jay Hulme when he spots a rickety ladder in a church.
Here she is:
Of course.
Moment I knew she existed, I was out there faster than Jay Hulme when he spots a rickety ladder in a church.
Here she is:
November 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Hey @themrbibby.bsky.social we could nick Toms stink pot and go doff our caps for old times sakes!
One for @themrbibby.bsky.social to comment on.....
US judge rejects FTC's bid to block private equity medical company deal reut.rs/3LSKo1O
US judge rejects FTC's bid to block private equity medical company deal
Private equity firm GTCR can move forward with its acquisition of medical device coatings maker Surmodics' , a federal judge in Chicago ruled on Monday, rejecting the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's bid to block the deal.
reut.rs
November 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
One for @themrbibby.bsky.social to comment on.....
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We know that we've let Donald Trump down, and in future, we shall try to do better.
thecritic.co.uk/cris...
thecritic.co.uk/cris...
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We know that we've let Donald Trump down, and in future, we shall try to do better.
thecritic.co.uk/cris...
thecritic.co.uk/cris...
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One can’t help but suspect that the Telegraph is going to be disappointed by whoever is appointed if they are to the left of Attila the Hun.
November 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
One can’t help but suspect that the Telegraph is going to be disappointed by whoever is appointed if they are to the left of Attila the Hun.
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the right winger who was appointed to lead the BBC in the hope of appeasing right wingers has been driven out by right wingers for not appeasing right wingers enough and the BBC has the chance to do the funniest thing ever
November 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
the right winger who was appointed to lead the BBC in the hope of appeasing right wingers has been driven out by right wingers for not appeasing right wingers enough and the BBC has the chance to do the funniest thing ever
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![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
9
CHURCHILL:
This isn't a debate
You don't debate fascists
10
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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How low can you go removing memorials?
"While burying white soldiers was allowed, serving with them alive wasn’t."
#Trump
#MAGA
#Racists
"While burying white soldiers was allowed, serving with them alive wasn’t."
#Trump
#MAGA
#Racists
1/ The US Government has quietly removed a memorial to Black soldiers who died in World War II from the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, South Limburg. The move follows a complaint from the right-wing Heritage Foundation to the American Battle Monuments Commission. ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 1:33 PM
November 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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![Comic. PERSON 1 with white hat: How tall are you? PERSON 2: 5ft 24cm [caption] When switching to metric, make the process easier by doing it in steps.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreifptvo6h6kdpf75j3i443ospzumiii7a3pblah2urjrawmyymh3ga@jpeg)
November 6, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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And an important source of protein.
The land has been full of forrins since before the Romans and afterwards. Squirrels are an essential part of nature and help the propagation of the trees you Druidic types keep hugging
Have a heart
Have a heart
November 6, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Have a listen to my conversation with @emilythornberry.bsky.social
EXTREMELY excited that the superb foreign policy podcast Behind The Lines is now part of the Quiet Riot family of shows and WHO better to kick us off than the marvellous @emilythornberry.bsky.social
And a huge welcome to @snellarthur.bsky.social
🎧👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
And a huge welcome to @snellarthur.bsky.social
🎧👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
Emily Thornberry on British Foreign Policy
Podcast Episode · Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell · 05/11/2025 · 56m
podcasts.apple.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Have a listen to my conversation with @emilythornberry.bsky.social
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I’m also looking forward to the Professional Darts Council’s first Physics Prize which I guess will also be won by Donald Trump
FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award at the draw for the World Cup on Dec. 5 in Washington. https://to.pbs.org/47LyluB
FIFA to award new peace prize at World Cup draw in Washington
FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award for the first time at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in Washington.
www.pbs.org
November 6, 2025 at 6:16 AM
I’m also looking forward to the Professional Darts Council’s first Physics Prize which I guess will also be won by Donald Trump
Cost offsetting.
You pay. They profit. Simple.
Let's just give Ineos the plastic back so they can dispose if it safely.
You pay. They profit. Simple.
Let's just give Ineos the plastic back so they can dispose if it safely.
Pollution from Ineos’s Antwerp plastic plant ‘will cause more deaths than jobs created’.
But shareholders will be richer.
Chemicals seep into water supply and companies don't invest in waste disposal.
Companies don't bear social cost of their operations
But shareholders will be richer.
Chemicals seep into water supply and companies don't invest in waste disposal.
Companies don't bear social cost of their operations
Pollution from Ineos’s Antwerp plastic plant ‘will cause more deaths than jobs created’
Lawyers challenge €4bn Project One development, saying emissions and health impacts vastly underestimated
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Cost offsetting.
You pay. They profit. Simple.
Let's just give Ineos the plastic back so they can dispose if it safely.
You pay. They profit. Simple.
Let's just give Ineos the plastic back so they can dispose if it safely.
I approve this broadcast.
There now follows a Party Political Broadcast by the Count Binface Party.
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I approve this broadcast.
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Oh, what a shocker - it's raining on Rockall...again. How unexpected. But hey, at least the island is getting a good wash!
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Oh, what a shocker - it's raining on Rockall...again. How unexpected. But hey, at least the island is getting a good wash!