@sceptic-tank1.bsky.social
Villager. Pre-decimal misery guts with a penchant for piss taking. Sarcasm rules.
I am not SEPTIC! 😡
I am not SEPTIC! 😡
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The older I get, the more my politics mature from childish, naïve beliefs like "the world is complicated and leaders have to make hard decisions" to more serious, adult principles like "hurting people is bad and helping people is good."
December 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The older I get, the more my politics mature from childish, naïve beliefs like "the world is complicated and leaders have to make hard decisions" to more serious, adult principles like "hurting people is bad and helping people is good."
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
December 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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PS1: Yes, get a flu vaccine. Yes, if you’re sick avoid mixing with people and wear a mask (preferably an FFP2 one). Yes, if you are in a crowded indoor space, you might consider wearing a mask to reduce your chance of infection (again, FFP2 one). But this is good practice every winter!
December 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
PS1: Yes, get a flu vaccine. Yes, if you’re sick avoid mixing with people and wear a mask (preferably an FFP2 one). Yes, if you are in a crowded indoor space, you might consider wearing a mask to reduce your chance of infection (again, FFP2 one). But this is good practice every winter!
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@reecedinsdale.bsky.social Well said, Reece!
December 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
@reecedinsdale.bsky.social Well said, Reece!
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@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
I am not throwing good money at problems in competition with billionaires. As a wage earner, it’s no contest. Please reform political donations;automatically exclude donors from public contracts/media ownership. When you clean up political funding, I will contribute.
I am not throwing good money at problems in competition with billionaires. As a wage earner, it’s no contest. Please reform political donations;automatically exclude donors from public contracts/media ownership. When you clean up political funding, I will contribute.
December 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
@teamlabouruk.bsky.social
I am not throwing good money at problems in competition with billionaires. As a wage earner, it’s no contest. Please reform political donations;automatically exclude donors from public contracts/media ownership. When you clean up political funding, I will contribute.
I am not throwing good money at problems in competition with billionaires. As a wage earner, it’s no contest. Please reform political donations;automatically exclude donors from public contracts/media ownership. When you clean up political funding, I will contribute.
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🔥🔥🔥 DO NOT BE DISTRACTED & STAY LOUD!!
🔥🔥🔥 DONALD TRUMP IS GOING DOWN!!
TRUMP & EPSTEIN ARE SEX TRAFFICKERS!!! I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
🔥🔥🔥 DONALD TRUMP IS GOING DOWN!!
TRUMP & EPSTEIN ARE SEX TRAFFICKERS!!! I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🔥🔥🔥 DO NOT BE DISTRACTED & STAY LOUD!!
🔥🔥🔥 DONALD TRUMP IS GOING DOWN!!
TRUMP & EPSTEIN ARE SEX TRAFFICKERS!!! I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
🔥🔥🔥 DONALD TRUMP IS GOING DOWN!!
TRUMP & EPSTEIN ARE SEX TRAFFICKERS!!! I’m gonna post this every day so nobody forgets exactly who Pedophile Trump is and why the Epstein files have suddenly disappeared. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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"Farage has already changed the UK (for the worse) more than any other living politician. What might the country look like after a period with him in office?"
Martin Wolf, today's FT
Martin Wolf, today's FT
November 24, 2025 at 7:31 AM
"Farage has already changed the UK (for the worse) more than any other living politician. What might the country look like after a period with him in office?"
Martin Wolf, today's FT
Martin Wolf, today's FT
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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No Reform MPs attended Parliament today for the urgent question on Russia, because the Kremlin didn't think it was a good use of our time.
November 20, 2025 at 9:54 PM
No Reform MPs attended Parliament today for the urgent question on Russia, because the Kremlin didn't think it was a good use of our time.
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Whow. Congratulations. Look at that swing.
If you want to be part of results like this: join.greenparty.org.uk
If you want to be part of results like this: join.greenparty.org.uk
Macclesfield Central (Cheshire East) Council By-Election Result:
🌍 GRN: 41.8% (+19.7)
🌹 LAB: 28.6% (-25.7)
➡️ RFM: 15.8% (New)
🌳 CON: 9.1% (-4.5)
⚖️ EQU: 2.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 2.2% (-7.7)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2023.
🌍 GRN: 41.8% (+19.7)
🌹 LAB: 28.6% (-25.7)
➡️ RFM: 15.8% (New)
🌳 CON: 9.1% (-4.5)
⚖️ EQU: 2.5% (New)
🔶 LDM: 2.2% (-7.7)
Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2023.
November 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Whow. Congratulations. Look at that swing.
If you want to be part of results like this: join.greenparty.org.uk
If you want to be part of results like this: join.greenparty.org.uk
@sirmichael.bsky.social
Oh no! I am concerned that the orange numbskull is subverting the stats.
Oh no! I am concerned that the orange numbskull is subverting the stats.
Who is producing these stats?
Given what we already know about the Trump administration's interference with official statistics, I'd place as much reliance on this number as we did on Stalin's five year plan reports.
Given what we already know about the Trump administration's interference with official statistics, I'd place as much reliance on this number as we did on Stalin's five year plan reports.
The US added 228,000 jobs in March, beating estimates. Follow our coverage
November 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
@sirmichael.bsky.social
Oh no! I am concerned that the orange numbskull is subverting the stats.
Oh no! I am concerned that the orange numbskull is subverting the stats.
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Did you know you pay more fuel tax on a single car journey than a billionaire does on a private jet flight?
Right now the gov is subsidising tax breaks, when they could be using that tax to generate billions for public services.
Help us change this: https://bit.ly/43NAeFN
Right now the gov is subsidising tax breaks, when they could be using that tax to generate billions for public services.
Help us change this: https://bit.ly/43NAeFN
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Did you know you pay more fuel tax on a single car journey than a billionaire does on a private jet flight?
Right now the gov is subsidising tax breaks, when they could be using that tax to generate billions for public services.
Help us change this: https://bit.ly/43NAeFN
Right now the gov is subsidising tax breaks, when they could be using that tax to generate billions for public services.
Help us change this: https://bit.ly/43NAeFN
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GREAT day! Met some local youths outside the village shop who asked me to buy them a packet of cigarettes for use in “an anti-smoking billboard campaign” they're working on. I was happy to help! When I gave them the packet they ran to a nearby alley to get started. Good luck with the campaign, kids!
November 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
GREAT day! Met some local youths outside the village shop who asked me to buy them a packet of cigarettes for use in “an anti-smoking billboard campaign” they're working on. I was happy to help! When I gave them the packet they ran to a nearby alley to get started. Good luck with the campaign, kids!
@sirmichael.bsky.social
I can't beleive you got me into the rude club Michael.
Can we get urgent special dispensation from Fr. Julian?
I can't beleive you got me into the rude club Michael.
Can we get urgent special dispensation from Fr. Julian?
November 6, 2025 at 8:42 AM
@sirmichael.bsky.social
I can't beleive you got me into the rude club Michael.
Can we get urgent special dispensation from Fr. Julian?
I can't beleive you got me into the rude club Michael.
Can we get urgent special dispensation from Fr. Julian?
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If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
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whoopsy!
November 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
whoopsy!
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If any of you ever wish to avoid attending an event but need an excuse to get out of it, please feel free to use me. Simply complete this form, give it to the person(s) inviting you to said event and you'll be in the clear 👍
November 2, 2025 at 3:04 PM
If any of you ever wish to avoid attending an event but need an excuse to get out of it, please feel free to use me. Simply complete this form, give it to the person(s) inviting you to said event and you'll be in the clear 👍
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A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
October 31, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A woman is killed by a man every 3 days in the UK...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
78% are murdered by a partner/ex
Yet not once have I heard Reform talk about this
Not once have I heard them back measures to protect women’s safety
In fact, they voted against them...
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Braverman deleted this tweet which made me wonder who that previous prisoner was. His name was Junead Ahmed. He was a conman mistakenly released in 2023. She was Home Secretary at the time. Oh.
news.sky.com/story/migran...
news.sky.com/story/migran...
October 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Braverman deleted this tweet which made me wonder who that previous prisoner was. His name was Junead Ahmed. He was a conman mistakenly released in 2023. She was Home Secretary at the time. Oh.
news.sky.com/story/migran...
news.sky.com/story/migran...
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Every MP now has a personal video invitation to the National Emergency Briefing.
This is about ensuring all policymakers are fully informed.
Find and send your MP’s invite:
#neb #timetostepup #NationalEmergencyBriefing
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
This is about ensuring all policymakers are fully informed.
Find and send your MP’s invite:
#neb #timetostepup #NationalEmergencyBriefing
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
October 30, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Every MP now has a personal video invitation to the National Emergency Briefing.
This is about ensuring all policymakers are fully informed.
Find and send your MP’s invite:
#neb #timetostepup #NationalEmergencyBriefing
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
This is about ensuring all policymakers are fully informed.
Find and send your MP’s invite:
#neb #timetostepup #NationalEmergencyBriefing
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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In the past year we've had a series of papers with results that've shocked #climate scientists - the globe is heating #FasterThanExpected & we don't fully know why
The public discourse is not keeping up.
Here's a series of 5 new studies that climate hawks & journos need to have on their radar 🧵
The public discourse is not keeping up.
Here's a series of 5 new studies that climate hawks & journos need to have on their radar 🧵
June 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM
In the past year we've had a series of papers with results that've shocked #climate scientists - the globe is heating #FasterThanExpected & we don't fully know why
The public discourse is not keeping up.
Here's a series of 5 new studies that climate hawks & journos need to have on their radar 🧵
The public discourse is not keeping up.
Here's a series of 5 new studies that climate hawks & journos need to have on their radar 🧵
Starmer is the worst Labour leader ever elected. The electorate have found out what many labour members did years before. He is a deceitful snake of a man. Willing to lie at a moments notice in the pursuit of power. The Labour party will take years(if ever)to recover from his self serving autocracy.
And for a further early 2020s flashback, who do Brits now think would make the better PM Keir Starmer or Boris Johnson? 33% say Boris Johnson, 31% say Keir Starmer, with big partisan splits - and Reform voters even more likely to opt for Boris over Starmer than Tory ones
October 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Starmer is the worst Labour leader ever elected. The electorate have found out what many labour members did years before. He is a deceitful snake of a man. Willing to lie at a moments notice in the pursuit of power. The Labour party will take years(if ever)to recover from his self serving autocracy.
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And for a further early 2020s flashback, who do Brits now think would make the better PM Keir Starmer or Boris Johnson? 33% say Boris Johnson, 31% say Keir Starmer, with big partisan splits - and Reform voters even more likely to opt for Boris over Starmer than Tory ones
October 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
And for a further early 2020s flashback, who do Brits now think would make the better PM Keir Starmer or Boris Johnson? 33% say Boris Johnson, 31% say Keir Starmer, with big partisan splits - and Reform voters even more likely to opt for Boris over Starmer than Tory ones
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Francesca is a superwoman, taking personal risks, speaking truth to power to throw a spotlight on the desperate plight of the Palestinian people in Gaza and hold complicit western governments and corporations to account.
Support her Nobel Peace Prize nomination 👍👍
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
Support her Nobel Peace Prize nomination 👍👍
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
Nobel Peace Prize for Francesca Albanese and the doctors of Gaza
Netanyahu just nominated Trump for the Nobel peace prize. Let’s show that the world thinks - Francesca and Gaza doctors deserve it instead!
secure.avaaz.org
August 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Francesca is a superwoman, taking personal risks, speaking truth to power to throw a spotlight on the desperate plight of the Palestinian people in Gaza and hold complicit western governments and corporations to account.
Support her Nobel Peace Prize nomination 👍👍
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
Support her Nobel Peace Prize nomination 👍👍
secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...