Stephen Ball
@sdball16.bsky.social
Emeritus Prof, Quondom Prof, Hospitality Management Academic Author and Researcher EdD MPhil
Trump like Putin regularly makes claims without any evidence. Until the evidence is provided and verified ignore what they say. The media should also stop reporting the claims unless they are highlighting the ridiculousness of them and the propensity of both men to lie.
Newsom trolls Trump over claims that windmills are killing bald eagles
Newsom trolls Trump over claims that windmills are killing bald eagles
Newsom trolls Trump over claims that windmills are killing bald eagles
www.independent.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Trump like Putin regularly makes claims without any evidence. Until the evidence is provided and verified ignore what they say. The media should also stop reporting the claims unless they are highlighting the ridiculousness of them and the propensity of both men to lie.
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Here a novel idea, let’s let the survivors redact the Epstein files.
December 30, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Here a novel idea, let’s let the survivors redact the Epstein files.
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BREAKING: A Russian newspaper today — “America no longer sees our country as a threat… The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World… he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold that must be destroyed…”
Read that again.
Read that again.
December 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
BREAKING: A Russian newspaper today — “America no longer sees our country as a threat… The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World… he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold that must be destroyed…”
Read that again.
Read that again.
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This is mad!
A member of the House of Lords and Tory Shadow minister representing a sanctioned Russian Oligarch i assume against the UK government.
That is quite the conflict of interest!
Looking forward to Jenrick and Co calling this one out…
A member of the House of Lords and Tory Shadow minister representing a sanctioned Russian Oligarch i assume against the UK government.
That is quite the conflict of interest!
Looking forward to Jenrick and Co calling this one out…
December 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
This is mad!
A member of the House of Lords and Tory Shadow minister representing a sanctioned Russian Oligarch i assume against the UK government.
That is quite the conflict of interest!
Looking forward to Jenrick and Co calling this one out…
A member of the House of Lords and Tory Shadow minister representing a sanctioned Russian Oligarch i assume against the UK government.
That is quite the conflict of interest!
Looking forward to Jenrick and Co calling this one out…
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BREAKING: A video montage of all the times Trump promised to end the Ukraine war in 24-hours is going viral after Trump said he has “no deadlines” to end the war. Someone made fun of Trump by speeding up his speech.
December 29, 2025 at 12:28 AM
BREAKING: A video montage of all the times Trump promised to end the Ukraine war in 24-hours is going viral after Trump said he has “no deadlines” to end the war. Someone made fun of Trump by speeding up his speech.
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How does Moscow view Donald Trump at the end of 2025? One Russian paper today: “The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World…he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold to be destroyed…” #ReadingRussia youtu.be/7EwZNk6KgHU
"Russian industry has entered a perfect storm" warns Russian paper.
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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December 29, 2025 at 7:44 AM
How does Moscow view Donald Trump at the end of 2025? One Russian paper today: “The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World…he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold to be destroyed…” #ReadingRussia youtu.be/7EwZNk6KgHU
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Please explain how DOJ is forced to edit and redact 1,000,000 pages of Epstein Documents if it is all a “hoax”? I am waiting. #ProudBlue
December 28, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Please explain how DOJ is forced to edit and redact 1,000,000 pages of Epstein Documents if it is all a “hoax”? I am waiting. #ProudBlue
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Don't forget the importance of fact checking, folks.
December 28, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Don't forget the importance of fact checking, folks.
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Ukraine war live: US has offered 15 years of security guarantees, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine war live: US has offered 15 years of security guarantees, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian leader had sought up to 50 years of security guarantees at Florida meeting with Trump
Russian troops have taken control of the village of Dibrova in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, the defence ministry said this morning, in an update we have not yet been able to independently verify.
The Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also said that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will hold another phone call “very soon” after the two leaders spoke before the US president had his meeting with Zelenskyy in Florida yesterday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Ukraine war live: US has offered 15 years of security guarantees, says Zelenskyy
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Its clear then who’s calling the shots and it isn’t Trump. Surely the call with Putin comes after meeting Zelensky not before?
“Russia hoax… Russia hoax…. Russia hoax”.
I have just received my latest instructions from Moscow. >>
I have just received my latest instructions from Moscow. >>
December 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Its clear then who’s calling the shots and it isn’t Trump. Surely the call with Putin comes after meeting Zelensky not before?
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I feel really sorry for Zelensky (and the European leaders) having to bite their lips listening to Trump. But one day it will be different and they will bite back But it shouldn't be like this.
There are always fine people on both sides
Q: Some are saying Russia's recent attacks show Putin isn't serious about peace
TRUMP: Ukraine has made some very strong attacks also. I don't say that negatively. There have been explosions in various parts of Russia. I don't think it came from the Congo. I don't think it came from the USA.
TRUMP: Ukraine has made some very strong attacks also. I don't say that negatively. There have been explosions in various parts of Russia. I don't think it came from the Congo. I don't think it came from the USA.
December 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I feel really sorry for Zelensky (and the European leaders) having to bite their lips listening to Trump. But one day it will be different and they will bite back But it shouldn't be like this.
I feel really sorry for Zelensky (and the European leaders) having to bite their lips listening to Trump. But one day it will be different and they will bite back But it shouldn't be like this.
There are always fine people on both sides
Q: Some are saying Russia's recent attacks show Putin isn't serious about peace
TRUMP: Ukraine has made some very strong attacks also. I don't say that negatively. There have been explosions in various parts of Russia. I don't think it came from the Congo. I don't think it came from the USA.
TRUMP: Ukraine has made some very strong attacks also. I don't say that negatively. There have been explosions in various parts of Russia. I don't think it came from the Congo. I don't think it came from the USA.
December 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM
I feel really sorry for Zelensky (and the European leaders) having to bite their lips listening to Trump. But one day it will be different and they will bite back But it shouldn't be like this.
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not only was Trump's right hand discolored on Christmas Eve, but it appears his left hand is now discolored too
(Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty)
(Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty)
December 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
not only was Trump's right hand discolored on Christmas Eve, but it appears his left hand is now discolored too
(Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty)
(Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty)
Its clear then who’s calling the shots and it isn’t Trump. Surely the call with Putin comes after meeting Zelensky not before?
“Russia hoax… Russia hoax…. Russia hoax”.
I have just received my latest instructions from Moscow. >>
I have just received my latest instructions from Moscow. >>
December 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Its clear then who’s calling the shots and it isn’t Trump. Surely the call with Putin comes after meeting Zelensky not before?
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I don't believe Donald Trump was involved in Epstein's sex trafficking ring... I believe Epstein was involved in Donald Trumps sex trafficking ring. Trump plays second fiddle to no one. Epstein didn't buy the Miss Teen USA pageant, Trump did. Do you actually think it was for the investment?
December 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I don't believe Donald Trump was involved in Epstein's sex trafficking ring... I believe Epstein was involved in Donald Trumps sex trafficking ring. Trump plays second fiddle to no one. Epstein didn't buy the Miss Teen USA pageant, Trump did. Do you actually think it was for the investment?
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Epstein recording Trump and passing the material along to Russia and Israel would explain his subservience to Putin and Netanyahu
December 27, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Epstein recording Trump and passing the material along to Russia and Israel would explain his subservience to Putin and Netanyahu
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This is why corporate media is dying in this country and independent media is on the rise.
December 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
This is why corporate media is dying in this country and independent media is on the rise.
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Proof that there is more than one way to prostitute yourself.
Too bad.
Too bad.
December 28, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Proof that there is more than one way to prostitute yourself.
Too bad.
Too bad.
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Putin has never been interested in peace his aim is domination of Europe
December 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Putin has never been interested in peace his aim is domination of Europe
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Reminder that Henry Hoovers are made in Britain by a unionised workforce
December 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Reminder that Henry Hoovers are made in Britain by a unionised workforce
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Anyone paying even the slightest bit of attention could see that was happening.
December 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Anyone paying even the slightest bit of attention could see that was happening.
This is brilliantly funny.
President Trump announces details of his new Ukraine peace plan.
Watch ‘An Evening with Private Eye 2025’ in full, on Private Eye’s YouTube channel now.
Watch ‘An Evening with Private Eye 2025’ in full, on Private Eye’s YouTube channel now.
December 26, 2025 at 10:09 AM
This is brilliantly funny.
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Of course his experience of design and that of ships in particular is bigly and the bestest in the world. Just look at what he’s done to the White House! Starck and Lloyd Wright’s designs will pale into insignificance to his. 🤣🤣
Trump announces he will co-lead design of US Navy ships
Trump announces he will co-lead design of US Navy ships
Trump announces he will co-lead design of US Navy ships
www.independent.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Of course his experience of design and that of ships in particular is bigly and the bestest in the world. Just look at what he’s done to the White House! Starck and Lloyd Wright’s designs will pale into insignificance to his. 🤣🤣
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They didn't say the same about material related to Clinton, Gates etc. A Govt only protecting it's President is a disgrace especially when his culpability is rightly in question.
December 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
They didn't say the same about material related to Clinton, Gates etc. A Govt only protecting it's President is a disgrace especially when his culpability is rightly in question.