robdn
@robdn.bsky.social
Activist, centre left democrat, allotmentee, education professional. Living in London, posting news and opinion. Still twittering occasionally but you know . . .
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After losing the focus of a balanced president, polls now show that Americans are growing increasingly dissatisfied with how Trump is handling the presidency.
After losing the focus of a balanced president, polls now show that Americans are growing increasingly dissatisfied with how Trump is handling the presidency.
robdn (@robdn.bsky.social)
Activist, centre left democrat, allotmentee, education professional. Living in London, posting news and opinion. Still twittering occasionally but you know . . .
robdn.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
robdn.bsky.social imo
After losing the focus of a balanced president, polls now show that Americans are growing increasingly dissatisfied with how Trump is handling the presidency.
After losing the focus of a balanced president, polls now show that Americans are growing increasingly dissatisfied with how Trump is handling the presidency.
President Donald Trump’s tariffs will cost businesses in the United States over a trillion dollars in 2025, and most of this cost is going to be paid by consumers, according to a new study from S&P Globa
October 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM
President Donald Trump’s tariffs will cost businesses in the United States over a trillion dollars in 2025, and most of this cost is going to be paid by consumers, according to a new study from S&P Globa
Alaska's meeting was a propaganda win for Russia. The destruction of Ukraine and the killing goes on. Trump's message to the world is he 'agrees with many of Putin's points'. Which points could they be? Trump is only doing the 'business' of sales.
August 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Alaska's meeting was a propaganda win for Russia. The destruction of Ukraine and the killing goes on. Trump's message to the world is he 'agrees with many of Putin's points'. Which points could they be? Trump is only doing the 'business' of sales.
Trump announces tariffs on America's biggest trading partners, EU and Mexico ©AP
Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on the US' biggest trading partners as he declared trade deficits are a 'major threat' to America's economy.
Will countries turn to China for more trading?
Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on the US' biggest trading partners as he declared trade deficits are a 'major threat' to America's economy.
Will countries turn to China for more trading?
July 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Trump announces tariffs on America's biggest trading partners, EU and Mexico ©AP
Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on the US' biggest trading partners as he declared trade deficits are a 'major threat' to America's economy.
Will countries turn to China for more trading?
Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on the US' biggest trading partners as he declared trade deficits are a 'major threat' to America's economy.
Will countries turn to China for more trading?
A USA podcast host says, “Trump is raging at Newsom—and demanding our applause for putting down this ‘rebellion’—not because he’s fearsome and strong, but because his watch-me-play-fascist-on-TV routine is self-evident overkill.”
June 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A USA podcast host says, “Trump is raging at Newsom—and demanding our applause for putting down this ‘rebellion’—not because he’s fearsome and strong, but because his watch-me-play-fascist-on-TV routine is self-evident overkill.”
Good for Serbian companies!
Russia claims at least seven Serbian defence companies have sent rockets and small arms cartridges to Ukraine totalling £673m in defence munitions.
Russia claims at least seven Serbian defence companies have sent rockets and small arms cartridges to Ukraine totalling £673m in defence munitions.
May 30, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Good for Serbian companies!
Russia claims at least seven Serbian defence companies have sent rockets and small arms cartridges to Ukraine totalling £673m in defence munitions.
Russia claims at least seven Serbian defence companies have sent rockets and small arms cartridges to Ukraine totalling £673m in defence munitions.
NBC reporter, "Mr. President, you’ve welcomed white Afrikaner refugees, can you explain why it’s appropriate to welcome white Afrikaans when other refugees have all had their protective status revoked?"
Trump snapped, "Well that is truly fake news. They’re not questions, they’re statements."
Trump snapped, "Well that is truly fake news. They’re not questions, they’re statements."
May 27, 2025 at 8:57 AM
NBC reporter, "Mr. President, you’ve welcomed white Afrikaner refugees, can you explain why it’s appropriate to welcome white Afrikaans when other refugees have all had their protective status revoked?"
Trump snapped, "Well that is truly fake news. They’re not questions, they’re statements."
Trump snapped, "Well that is truly fake news. They’re not questions, they’re statements."
Obesity. A modern scourge. A complex, painful subject wrapped in layers of shame, judgment and defensiveness. In Hartlepool, with the highest proportion of people who are so overweight their health is at risk: “Everybody round here is fat and getting fatter, and I feel really, really sad about it,”
May 27, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Obesity. A modern scourge. A complex, painful subject wrapped in layers of shame, judgment and defensiveness. In Hartlepool, with the highest proportion of people who are so overweight their health is at risk: “Everybody round here is fat and getting fatter, and I feel really, really sad about it,”
Putin goes down in our estimation, taking Trump with him soon?
65% of adults in the 35 surveyed countries have an unfavorable view of Russia, while 28% have a favorable view,” the Pew Research Center finds.
65% of adults in the 35 surveyed countries have an unfavorable view of Russia, while 28% have a favorable view,” the Pew Research Center finds.
May 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Putin goes down in our estimation, taking Trump with him soon?
65% of adults in the 35 surveyed countries have an unfavorable view of Russia, while 28% have a favorable view,” the Pew Research Center finds.
65% of adults in the 35 surveyed countries have an unfavorable view of Russia, while 28% have a favorable view,” the Pew Research Center finds.
Max in action
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May 27, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Max in action
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Top Tory goes from blaming EU membership rules hampering asylum removals, to agreeing Brexit and "Dublin regulations which have a number of constraints in them, which make returning people who should be returned a bit harder than we would like."
May 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Top Tory goes from blaming EU membership rules hampering asylum removals, to agreeing Brexit and "Dublin regulations which have a number of constraints in them, which make returning people who should be returned a bit harder than we would like."
Why no Premier League games this Saturday?
The Eagles and the Citizens are in action on Saturday, meeting in the FA Cup final at Wembley, kick-off at 4.30pm, and on TV.
Last year, the Premier League and Football Association agreed no Premier League games would be played on FA Cup final day.
The Eagles and the Citizens are in action on Saturday, meeting in the FA Cup final at Wembley, kick-off at 4.30pm, and on TV.
Last year, the Premier League and Football Association agreed no Premier League games would be played on FA Cup final day.
May 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Why no Premier League games this Saturday?
The Eagles and the Citizens are in action on Saturday, meeting in the FA Cup final at Wembley, kick-off at 4.30pm, and on TV.
Last year, the Premier League and Football Association agreed no Premier League games would be played on FA Cup final day.
The Eagles and the Citizens are in action on Saturday, meeting in the FA Cup final at Wembley, kick-off at 4.30pm, and on TV.
Last year, the Premier League and Football Association agreed no Premier League games would be played on FA Cup final day.
Trump trumps every law!
Seven of the US justices appear to have lost trust in Trump's administration, as migrants haven't received sufficient notice of their looming removal, and officials have "played fast and loose" with the rules, shipping migrants out on planes in the middle of hearings.
Seven of the US justices appear to have lost trust in Trump's administration, as migrants haven't received sufficient notice of their looming removal, and officials have "played fast and loose" with the rules, shipping migrants out on planes in the middle of hearings.
May 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Trump trumps every law!
Seven of the US justices appear to have lost trust in Trump's administration, as migrants haven't received sufficient notice of their looming removal, and officials have "played fast and loose" with the rules, shipping migrants out on planes in the middle of hearings.
Seven of the US justices appear to have lost trust in Trump's administration, as migrants haven't received sufficient notice of their looming removal, and officials have "played fast and loose" with the rules, shipping migrants out on planes in the middle of hearings.
Trump loses patience and increases pressure on Putin:
After initial hesitations, even threatening Ukraine with stopping its arms deliveries, Pres. Trump now seems to be drawing closer to the invaded country and distancing himself from the Kremlin.
Trump also likely to be in Turkey!
After initial hesitations, even threatening Ukraine with stopping its arms deliveries, Pres. Trump now seems to be drawing closer to the invaded country and distancing himself from the Kremlin.
Trump also likely to be in Turkey!
May 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Trump loses patience and increases pressure on Putin:
After initial hesitations, even threatening Ukraine with stopping its arms deliveries, Pres. Trump now seems to be drawing closer to the invaded country and distancing himself from the Kremlin.
Trump also likely to be in Turkey!
After initial hesitations, even threatening Ukraine with stopping its arms deliveries, Pres. Trump now seems to be drawing closer to the invaded country and distancing himself from the Kremlin.
Trump also likely to be in Turkey!
Labour are backtracking on a plan to help save birds: by blocking a new rule that would make developers put a £35 nest brick in every new home. They think it'll help win them votes - we need to show it would do the opposite. Sign the petition 38d.gs/zcpv
Sign the petition: Save Our Swifts
Swifts have lost more than half their population in 20 years. A simple £35 brick in new builds could help save them. Labour used to support this – now they’re planning to backtrack. Sign the petition ...
38d.gs
May 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Labour are backtracking on a plan to help save birds: by blocking a new rule that would make developers put a £35 nest brick in every new home. They think it'll help win them votes - we need to show it would do the opposite. Sign the petition 38d.gs/zcpv
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul that he said should be aimed at achieving a durable peace and eliminating the root causes of the war.
But Pres. Putin will never accept that he is the problem!
But Pres. Putin will never accept that he is the problem!
May 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul that he said should be aimed at achieving a durable peace and eliminating the root causes of the war.
But Pres. Putin will never accept that he is the problem!
But Pres. Putin will never accept that he is the problem!
According to a pollster, "Trump's honeymoon is over."
“He actually squandered his 100 days, by doing too much, not succeeding with much of it and overplaying his hand. At the end of 100 days, "Every poll I know of has him upside down.”
“He actually squandered his 100 days, by doing too much, not succeeding with much of it and overplaying his hand. At the end of 100 days, "Every poll I know of has him upside down.”
May 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
According to a pollster, "Trump's honeymoon is over."
“He actually squandered his 100 days, by doing too much, not succeeding with much of it and overplaying his hand. At the end of 100 days, "Every poll I know of has him upside down.”
“He actually squandered his 100 days, by doing too much, not succeeding with much of it and overplaying his hand. At the end of 100 days, "Every poll I know of has him upside down.”
Famous 'Moorcroft' firm warned in March of possible redundancies citing rising costs and falling sales.
The news of Moorcroft's final collapse this week is the latest blow to the pottery industry in Stoke-on-Trent, a city affectionately known as The Potteries.
The news of Moorcroft's final collapse this week is the latest blow to the pottery industry in Stoke-on-Trent, a city affectionately known as The Potteries.
May 1, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Famous 'Moorcroft' firm warned in March of possible redundancies citing rising costs and falling sales.
The news of Moorcroft's final collapse this week is the latest blow to the pottery industry in Stoke-on-Trent, a city affectionately known as The Potteries.
The news of Moorcroft's final collapse this week is the latest blow to the pottery industry in Stoke-on-Trent, a city affectionately known as The Potteries.
Trump blames Ukraine for the Russian invasion [which is what Russia uses to cover up its invasion] as he gives 5-word verdict on Crimea's future - Trump said: "Crimea will stay with Russia". Because Ukraine wants to join NATO? Why shouldn't it? Each country has rights, Mr Trump, including yours.
April 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Trump blames Ukraine for the Russian invasion [which is what Russia uses to cover up its invasion] as he gives 5-word verdict on Crimea's future - Trump said: "Crimea will stay with Russia". Because Ukraine wants to join NATO? Why shouldn't it? Each country has rights, Mr Trump, including yours.
Trump’s inability to stop the war in Ukraine after promising to do so quickly is increasingly frustrating and seemingly paralyzing him.
Now, the question is whether he is ready to pressure Moscow into making significant concessions to reach a deal, just as he pushed Ukraine.
Now, the question is whether he is ready to pressure Moscow into making significant concessions to reach a deal, just as he pushed Ukraine.
April 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Trump’s inability to stop the war in Ukraine after promising to do so quickly is increasingly frustrating and seemingly paralyzing him.
Now, the question is whether he is ready to pressure Moscow into making significant concessions to reach a deal, just as he pushed Ukraine.
Now, the question is whether he is ready to pressure Moscow into making significant concessions to reach a deal, just as he pushed Ukraine.
Data reveals “ticking timebomb” of UK's dentists approaching retirement as hundreds of dental providers hand back NHS contracts.
In some areas, one in three NHS dentists are approaching retirement age with hundreds of dental providers having handed back their NHS contracts in the past few years.
In some areas, one in three NHS dentists are approaching retirement age with hundreds of dental providers having handed back their NHS contracts in the past few years.
April 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Data reveals “ticking timebomb” of UK's dentists approaching retirement as hundreds of dental providers hand back NHS contracts.
In some areas, one in three NHS dentists are approaching retirement age with hundreds of dental providers having handed back their NHS contracts in the past few years.
In some areas, one in three NHS dentists are approaching retirement age with hundreds of dental providers having handed back their NHS contracts in the past few years.
No surprise that UK's trust in the water industry is at an all time low:
UK's Liberal Democrats have long led the campaign to end the sewage scandal and enact radical reform to clean up the industry.
UK's Liberal Democrats have long led the campaign to end the sewage scandal and enact radical reform to clean up the industry.
April 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
No surprise that UK's trust in the water industry is at an all time low:
UK's Liberal Democrats have long led the campaign to end the sewage scandal and enact radical reform to clean up the industry.
UK's Liberal Democrats have long led the campaign to end the sewage scandal and enact radical reform to clean up the industry.
Trump makes his ‘Final Offer’ to Ukraine of "Give In or Lose U.S. Support" - but he obviously doesn't support Ukraine now. So how can Ukraine take the 'final offer' seriously?
April 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Trump makes his ‘Final Offer’ to Ukraine of "Give In or Lose U.S. Support" - but he obviously doesn't support Ukraine now. So how can Ukraine take the 'final offer' seriously?
'Putin and his cronies laugh at Trump': Ex-Swedish PM says US being 'played' by Russia.
Why doesn't Trump's camp react instead of agreeing with his every word? They are over-supportive, whether Trump is right or wrong. At least try to save the USA from Russia's world dominance.
Why doesn't Trump's camp react instead of agreeing with his every word? They are over-supportive, whether Trump is right or wrong. At least try to save the USA from Russia's world dominance.
April 23, 2025 at 8:34 AM
'Putin and his cronies laugh at Trump': Ex-Swedish PM says US being 'played' by Russia.
Why doesn't Trump's camp react instead of agreeing with his every word? They are over-supportive, whether Trump is right or wrong. At least try to save the USA from Russia's world dominance.
Why doesn't Trump's camp react instead of agreeing with his every word? They are over-supportive, whether Trump is right or wrong. At least try to save the USA from Russia's world dominance.
Spoiling his legacy?
Trump suspends >$2 billion in federal funding – critics say illegally – later mulling on social media: “Perhaps Harvard should lose its tax exempt status and be taxed as a political entity if it keeps pushing political, ideological, and terrorist inspired/supporting “sickness?”
Trump suspends >$2 billion in federal funding – critics say illegally – later mulling on social media: “Perhaps Harvard should lose its tax exempt status and be taxed as a political entity if it keeps pushing political, ideological, and terrorist inspired/supporting “sickness?”
April 21, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Spoiling his legacy?
Trump suspends >$2 billion in federal funding – critics say illegally – later mulling on social media: “Perhaps Harvard should lose its tax exempt status and be taxed as a political entity if it keeps pushing political, ideological, and terrorist inspired/supporting “sickness?”
Trump suspends >$2 billion in federal funding – critics say illegally – later mulling on social media: “Perhaps Harvard should lose its tax exempt status and be taxed as a political entity if it keeps pushing political, ideological, and terrorist inspired/supporting “sickness?”