Simon Bates
@simonbates.bsky.social
Creative director, former screenwriter. [witty epithet goes here]
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A civilisation that contains destitute poor as well as billionaires is an abject failure. A civilisation that contains trillionaires is one that will soon collapse. You've all been warned, many times, by many people, and yet here we fucking are.
December 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
A civilisation that contains destitute poor as well as billionaires is an abject failure. A civilisation that contains trillionaires is one that will soon collapse. You've all been warned, many times, by many people, and yet here we fucking are.
It’s the menacing croissants that concern me.
I feel like France's return towards national service (albeit optional) should be bigger news this morning www.lemonde.fr/politique/ar...
Emmanuel Macron va annoncer le retour d’un service militaire, sur fond de « menaces croissantes »
Le service national universel (SNU), qui n’a pas atteint ses objectifs, va être transformé en service national volontaire, pour accueillir des milliers de Français dès 2026.
www.lemonde.fr
November 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
It’s the menacing croissants that concern me.
With great power comes great…roastability?
Everything about this might be the saddest thing I’ve ever seen
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
With great power comes great…roastability?
Reposted by Simon Bates
Best case: The President of the United States knew about a pedophilia ring and did nothing to stop it.
Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators.
Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.
Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators.
Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.
November 13, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Best case: The President of the United States knew about a pedophilia ring and did nothing to stop it.
Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators.
Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.
Medium case: He also used his office to protect the perpetrators.
Worst case: Because he was one of the perpetrators.
Aren’t we all, luv.
October 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Aren’t we all, luv.