Robin Westward
@robinwestward.bsky.social
Retired engineer with almost 5 decades in energy industries. Solar power advocate. Proudly Ace and antinatalist. Left woke not right dope. I boycott X, Tesla, Meta and Amazon. Pedant for English grammar.
This admission by a senior Israeli military commander means that Israel has killed more people in Gaza than died in Dachau and Belsen concentration camps COMBINED.
Let that sink in.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Let that sink in.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
‘We took the gloves off’: ex-IDF chief confirms Gaza casualties over 200,000
Retired general Herzi Halevi says ‘not once’ had legal advice constrained Israel’s military decisions in the strip
www.theguardian.com
September 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
This admission by a senior Israeli military commander means that Israel has killed more people in Gaza than died in Dachau and Belsen concentration camps COMBINED.
Let that sink in.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Let that sink in.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Trump claims to have stopped 6 wars.
Wars Trump has tried to stop: 6.
Wars Trump has actually stopped: 0.
The claim: mostly false ('mostly' because he has brokered a couple of ceasefires, which is not the same as stopping a war.)
www.politifact.com/factchecks/2...
factually.co/fact-checks/...
Wars Trump has tried to stop: 6.
Wars Trump has actually stopped: 0.
The claim: mostly false ('mostly' because he has brokered a couple of ceasefires, which is not the same as stopping a war.)
www.politifact.com/factchecks/2...
factually.co/fact-checks/...
Fact-checking Trump’s claim he stopped 6 wars in 6 months
President Donald Trump says he “stopped six wars” in six months since taking office. Trump had a hand in temporary ceasefires in a few conflicts. But there’s little evidence he permanently resolved th...
www.politifact.com
August 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Trump claims to have stopped 6 wars.
Wars Trump has tried to stop: 6.
Wars Trump has actually stopped: 0.
The claim: mostly false ('mostly' because he has brokered a couple of ceasefires, which is not the same as stopping a war.)
www.politifact.com/factchecks/2...
factually.co/fact-checks/...
Wars Trump has tried to stop: 6.
Wars Trump has actually stopped: 0.
The claim: mostly false ('mostly' because he has brokered a couple of ceasefires, which is not the same as stopping a war.)
www.politifact.com/factchecks/2...
factually.co/fact-checks/...
Braying jackass butts heads with pompous pipsqueak.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump moves nuclear submarines after ex-Russia president’s menacing tweet
Order comes after president’s anger at tweet from Dmitry Medvedev which called Trump’s threat to sanction Russia over Ukraine a ‘step towards war’
www.theguardian.com
August 2, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Braying jackass butts heads with pompous pipsqueak.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
So Trump cheats at golf (watch the clip.)
No surprises there.
He seems to cheat at everything. Golf, business, relationships..... everything.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
No surprises there.
He seems to cheat at everything. Golf, business, relationships..... everything.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Dodgy looking’ clip of Trump playing golf in Scotland sparks cheating debate
Video appears to show aide dropping ball in favourable position, as golf fans say it is a bad look for the sport
www.theguardian.com
August 1, 2025 at 8:51 AM
So Trump cheats at golf (watch the clip.)
No surprises there.
He seems to cheat at everything. Golf, business, relationships..... everything.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
No surprises there.
He seems to cheat at everything. Golf, business, relationships..... everything.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
This ain't going to go away, Donald.
A bus stop in London.
[Photo by Leon Neal / Getty Images, in The Guardian.]
A bus stop in London.
[Photo by Leon Neal / Getty Images, in The Guardian.]
July 19, 2025 at 5:35 AM
This ain't going to go away, Donald.
A bus stop in London.
[Photo by Leon Neal / Getty Images, in The Guardian.]
A bus stop in London.
[Photo by Leon Neal / Getty Images, in The Guardian.]
Fiona Katauskas in The Guardian:
July 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Fiona Katauskas in The Guardian:
“Fake weather. Fake hurricanes. Fake flooding. Fake. Fake. Fake.”
To which the only possible response is: "Fake politician. Fake. Fake. Fake."
(And how in the hell did she ever get a PhD??)
www.yahoo.com/news/maga-co...
To which the only possible response is: "Fake politician. Fake. Fake. Fake."
(And how in the hell did she ever get a PhD??)
www.yahoo.com/news/maga-co...
MAGA Congressional Candidate Calls Texas Floods ‘Fake’: It’s ‘Murder’
A MAGA congressional candidate is facing backlash after spreading conspiracy theories about the deadly flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Texas. Kandiss Taylor, who is running to represent Geor...
www.yahoo.com
July 7, 2025 at 6:09 AM
“Fake weather. Fake hurricanes. Fake flooding. Fake. Fake. Fake.”
To which the only possible response is: "Fake politician. Fake. Fake. Fake."
(And how in the hell did she ever get a PhD??)
www.yahoo.com/news/maga-co...
To which the only possible response is: "Fake politician. Fake. Fake. Fake."
(And how in the hell did she ever get a PhD??)
www.yahoo.com/news/maga-co...
Reposted by Robin Westward
"They have borrowed directly from Nazi sources to make the very same points that the Nazis were making. They understand very well that the way to establish a form of government that is not bound by law or reason is to declare a state of emergency."
Beware Trump’s Talk of Coming “Emergencies”
Far-right rhetoric is suffused with dark talk of impending calamities. It’s a favorite trope of autocrats who are, themselves, the calamity.
newrepublic.com
July 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
"They have borrowed directly from Nazi sources to make the very same points that the Nazis were making. They understand very well that the way to establish a form of government that is not bound by law or reason is to declare a state of emergency."
As a Tesla driver (yes, I know) I completely empathise with this. Years after it was first reported, Tesla STILL hasn't fully solved the problem of Tesla cars abruptly braking, often at speed on main roads, for absolutely no reason whatsoever.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘The vehicle suddenly accelerated with our baby in it’: the terrifying truth about why Tesla’s cars keep crashing
Elon Musk is obsessive about the design of his supercars, right down to the disappearing door handles. But a series of shocking incidents – from drivers trapped in burning vehicles to dramatic stops o...
www.theguardian.com
July 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM
As a Tesla driver (yes, I know) I completely empathise with this. Years after it was first reported, Tesla STILL hasn't fully solved the problem of Tesla cars abruptly braking, often at speed on main roads, for absolutely no reason whatsoever.
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
As the president’s attacks are met with a distinct lack of resistance, critics warn that freedom of the press is eroding in plain sight.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Trump is waging war against the media - and winning
As the president’s attacks are met with a distinct lack of resistance, critics warn that freedom of the press is eroding in plain sight
www.theguardian.com
July 5, 2025 at 5:34 AM
As the president’s attacks are met with a distinct lack of resistance, critics warn that freedom of the press is eroding in plain sight.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Reposted by Robin Westward
My God. Please make sure everyone you know knows this.
July 2, 2025 at 1:22 AM
My God. Please make sure everyone you know knows this.
Reposted by Robin Westward
Classic far-right-wing playbook:
1) Conjure up a 'problem' where there isn't one;
2) "Vote for me, I'll solve the 'problem' ".
3) [voted into power] Solves the 'problem' - because there isn't one.
4) "Look at me, I can solve all your problems."
5) Repeat.
1) Conjure up a 'problem' where there isn't one;
2) "Vote for me, I'll solve the 'problem' ".
3) [voted into power] Solves the 'problem' - because there isn't one.
4) "Look at me, I can solve all your problems."
5) Repeat.
June 29, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Classic far-right-wing playbook:
1) Conjure up a 'problem' where there isn't one;
2) "Vote for me, I'll solve the 'problem' ".
3) [voted into power] Solves the 'problem' - because there isn't one.
4) "Look at me, I can solve all your problems."
5) Repeat.
1) Conjure up a 'problem' where there isn't one;
2) "Vote for me, I'll solve the 'problem' ".
3) [voted into power] Solves the 'problem' - because there isn't one.
4) "Look at me, I can solve all your problems."
5) Repeat.
If ever there was any doubt at all that Israel is being run by Nazi-like war criminals, here is the proof in 20 quotes:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
‘Gaza must be eliminated’: Israel’s airwaves are filled with pro-genocide propaganda | Arwa Mahdawi
Here is a collection of 20 of the more outrageous statements by Israeli lawmakers or public figures since 7 October 2023
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
If ever there was any doubt at all that Israel is being run by Nazi-like war criminals, here is the proof in 20 quotes:
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
One thing that international leaders have learned in recent times is that the only way to get Trump on side about anything is to engage in some serious ass-licking.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The Donald laps it up as Nato leaders compete to shower him with sycophancy | John Crace
Trump is actively indulged by prime ministers whose flattery is beginning to sound like they genuinely believe it
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 5:29 AM
One thing that international leaders have learned in recent times is that the only way to get Trump on side about anything is to engage in some serious ass-licking.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
No shit Sherlock. History repeats itself. Again.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump is making US intelligence parrot his line on Iran - it echoes Bush’s invasion of Iraq
Tailoring assessments to suit political prejudices undermines their very function and led us to the Iraq war
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 5:25 AM
No shit Sherlock. History repeats itself. Again.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Reposted by Robin Westward
Ben Jennings in The Guardian.
June 26, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Ben Jennings in The Guardian.
I think the author means 'world ex-leaders', although the way things are going it could soon be an ex-world.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Ex-world leaders call for ‘powerful shift’ as they warn of extreme inequality
Former leaders urge current state heads to work together to end poverty amid potential of first trillionaires emerging
www.theguardian.com
June 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I think the author means 'world ex-leaders', although the way things are going it could soon be an ex-world.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...