Simon Mount
@simonmount1.bsky.social
Just joined and looking around. Go do far - I like Spurs, Science, Politics and juvenile humour x
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I was just an Education Department guy under Reagan and the most junior WH senior staffer under G.H.W. Bush, so what do I know? But if I were an ex-president, and the current president were executing the most disastrous turn in American foreign policy in 80 years, I think I might say something?
February 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I was just an Education Department guy under Reagan and the most junior WH senior staffer under G.H.W. Bush, so what do I know? But if I were an ex-president, and the current president were executing the most disastrous turn in American foreign policy in 80 years, I think I might say something?
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“At least Russia has elections”
Russia frequently jails and kills any opposition to Putin, who has been in power since 1999.
If you like dictatorships, that’s fine. Just admit that. Don’t insult anyone’s intelligence—including your own—by claiming Russia has real elections.
Russia frequently jails and kills any opposition to Putin, who has been in power since 1999.
If you like dictatorships, that’s fine. Just admit that. Don’t insult anyone’s intelligence—including your own—by claiming Russia has real elections.
February 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
“At least Russia has elections”
Russia frequently jails and kills any opposition to Putin, who has been in power since 1999.
If you like dictatorships, that’s fine. Just admit that. Don’t insult anyone’s intelligence—including your own—by claiming Russia has real elections.
Russia frequently jails and kills any opposition to Putin, who has been in power since 1999.
If you like dictatorships, that’s fine. Just admit that. Don’t insult anyone’s intelligence—including your own—by claiming Russia has real elections.
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Blumenthal: "What world is he living in? It is not only contrary to the facts and the truth but utterly despicable. A disgusting betrayal of a country that has bled and fought and died for freedom ... the president's surrender is pathetic and weak."
February 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Blumenthal: "What world is he living in? It is not only contrary to the facts and the truth but utterly despicable. A disgusting betrayal of a country that has bled and fought and died for freedom ... the president's surrender is pathetic and weak."
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When a single billionaire can accumulate more money in 10 seconds than their employees make in one year, while workers struggle to meet the basic cost of rent and medicine, then yes, every billionaire really is a policy failure.
Read our op-ed here ⤵️
Read our op-ed here ⤵️
Billionaires Should Not Exist
Yes, every billionaire really is a policy failure.
www.teenvogue.com
January 23, 2025 at 10:19 PM
When a single billionaire can accumulate more money in 10 seconds than their employees make in one year, while workers struggle to meet the basic cost of rent and medicine, then yes, every billionaire really is a policy failure.
Read our op-ed here ⤵️
Read our op-ed here ⤵️
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Ladies and gentlemen: we did it
In email to X staff, Musk says "user growth is stagnant, revenue is unimpressive, and we're barely breaking even"; sources: banks plan to sell their debt in X (Wall Street Journal)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
January 24, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Ladies and gentlemen: we did it
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British Museum forced to partly close after alleged IT attack by former employee
British Museum forced to partly close after alleged IT attack by former employee
A recently dismissed contractor shut down several systems before being arrested, the museum said
The British Museum was forced to partly close on Friday after its IT infrastructure was allegedly attacked by a former employee.
The contractor, who was…
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
British Museum forced to partly close after alleged IT attack by former employee
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Tens of thousands in Slovakia protest against PM’s shift towards Russia
Tens of thousands in Slovakia protest against PM’s shift towards Russia
Around 60,000 people gather in Bratislava to oppose Robert Fico’s policy moves, with rallies also held in 20 other cities
Tens of thousands of protesters thronged a central square in the Slovak capital, waving banners opposing prime minister Robert…
www.theguardian.com
January 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Tens of thousands in Slovakia protest against PM’s shift towards Russia
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In other news, Nigel Farage didn't bother to turn up to the debate on grooming gangs in the House of Commons just now
January 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
In other news, Nigel Farage didn't bother to turn up to the debate on grooming gangs in the House of Commons just now
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ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED
December 22, 2024 at 7:24 PM
ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED
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don't know why he's so big, sorry
December 11, 2024 at 9:14 PM
don't know why he's so big, sorry
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Nothing but love for my large Norwegian king
December 11, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Nothing but love for my large Norwegian king
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The soil heap at Tamworth Road Narrows is on the move, with 13 loads moved yesterday and more to go today.
Meanwhile, the team has been digging out the channel and laying more foundations for the canal wall. Busy busy busy!
#Lichfield #WeDigCanals
Meanwhile, the team has been digging out the channel and laying more foundations for the canal wall. Busy busy busy!
#Lichfield #WeDigCanals
December 11, 2024 at 7:05 AM
The soil heap at Tamworth Road Narrows is on the move, with 13 loads moved yesterday and more to go today.
Meanwhile, the team has been digging out the channel and laying more foundations for the canal wall. Busy busy busy!
#Lichfield #WeDigCanals
Meanwhile, the team has been digging out the channel and laying more foundations for the canal wall. Busy busy busy!
#Lichfield #WeDigCanals
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Leaving Twitter is like leaving an abusive relationship.
December 4, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Leaving Twitter is like leaving an abusive relationship.
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By far and away, my favourite thing about this spectacularly dumb post...
Is that that's THE MATTERHORN
Is that that's THE MATTERHORN
December 3, 2024 at 10:17 PM
By far and away, my favourite thing about this spectacularly dumb post...
Is that that's THE MATTERHORN
Is that that's THE MATTERHORN
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South Koreans celebrate as the military leave the National Assembly after it voted to block martial law 190-0.
December 3, 2024 at 5:01 PM
South Koreans celebrate as the military leave the National Assembly after it voted to block martial law 190-0.
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🌹 Excited to introduce @teamlabouruk.bsky.social, uniting for fairness, equality, and progress. Join us in championing Labour values and empowering communities. Together, let's shape a brighter future for all. #TeamLabour 🌹 [Disclaimer: Not affiliated with official Labour Party.]
March 20, 2024 at 6:16 PM
🌹 Excited to introduce @teamlabouruk.bsky.social, uniting for fairness, equality, and progress. Join us in championing Labour values and empowering communities. Together, let's shape a brighter future for all. #TeamLabour 🌹 [Disclaimer: Not affiliated with official Labour Party.]
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PM to meet police and hospitality bosses over spiking
Labour to bring in a new specific law against drink spiking
It's time (way past time) this happened
We covered this many times on my radio show.
Horrific stories against both women and men of all ages
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Labour to bring in a new specific law against drink spiking
It's time (way past time) this happened
We covered this many times on my radio show.
Horrific stories against both women and men of all ages
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Keir Stamer to meet police and hospitality bosses over spiking
Keir Starmer says tackling spiking is "personal", as the government pledges more training for bar staff.
www.bbc.com
November 25, 2024 at 6:06 AM
PM to meet police and hospitality bosses over spiking
Labour to bring in a new specific law against drink spiking
It's time (way past time) this happened
We covered this many times on my radio show.
Horrific stories against both women and men of all ages
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Labour to bring in a new specific law against drink spiking
It's time (way past time) this happened
We covered this many times on my radio show.
Horrific stories against both women and men of all ages
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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I did the 3 minutes of research you couldn’t be bothered to do when writing up the press release.
Kingfisher group pre-tax profit last year was £758m.
The CEO remuneration package is £5.1m
Kingfisher group pre-tax profit last year was £758m.
The CEO remuneration package is £5.1m
November 25, 2024 at 8:58 AM
I did the 3 minutes of research you couldn’t be bothered to do when writing up the press release.
Kingfisher group pre-tax profit last year was £758m.
The CEO remuneration package is £5.1m
Kingfisher group pre-tax profit last year was £758m.
The CEO remuneration package is £5.1m
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One month today until Christmas. 🎅
November 25, 2024 at 8:51 AM
One month today until Christmas. 🎅
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UK politics live: vote on assisted dying bill impossible to predict, says minister
UK politics live: vote on assisted dying bill impossible to predict, says minister
Jess Phillips says ‘we do not know how this vote is going to go’ with the views of many MPs still unclear
Good morning. There is plenty happening today. Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, and Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, at both speaking at the…
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2024 at 9:20 AM
UK politics live: vote on assisted dying bill impossible to predict, says minister
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I’ve got hole in my pocket.
No change there then.
No change there then.
November 14, 2024 at 6:40 PM
I’ve got hole in my pocket.
No change there then.
No change there then.
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finally a reasonable take
November 23, 2024 at 6:50 PM
finally a reasonable take
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