Roger Beeson
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Roger Beeson
@snowbeard.bsky.social
Retired BSL interpreter. CODA. Volunteer with DeafUK50+. ToughLiberal Grumpy Old Bloke. Observer of idiocracy. Supporter of evidence-based government, truth, accountability & equality #deaf #chipstead #banstead #surrey #deaf #bsl #coda #bslinterpreting
The easy way to understand the spelling is knowing it was named for a German botanist, Leonhart Fuchs. Then it all makes sense! 🤷🏼‍♂️
May 29, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Can Vanessa become a regular pundit on the @mrjamesob.bsky.social show? A model of clarity & good sense.
April 18, 2025 at 12:20 PM
When some GPs have visual patient calling systems, why do staff at hospital audiology waiting areas cite “data protection” as an excuse for not having them? What’s law around this?
April 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
@signhealth.bsky.social Is there a website link for information that I can use to publicise the event on e-newsli, the biggest notice board for the profession, not just the zoom link?
March 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Mmm. Suspect faked AI. In fact, suspect everything which fails the “does this make sense?” test.
March 6, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Could Starmer turn out to be this generation’s Churchill; a flawed human & patchy politician who comes right in the worst of times?
March 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Reposted by Roger Beeson
My very, very unscientific theory is that between 20% and 25% of any given population is made up of bigots. And it's up to the rest of us on the right and left not to split and fragment to the extent that we hand them a platform.
February 24, 2025 at 9:17 AM
I suspect he may know a bit about both en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_St...
Gary Stevenson (economist) - Wikipedia
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February 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
When will middle class people realise that by seeking to protect their own privilege, voting for centrist & right/wing parties, they’re promoting the interests of the rich, & damaging their children’s?
February 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I asked if Google was allowed in China. A comprehensive answer churned out, but when I scrolled up to beginning, the answer had gone, replaced by “Sorry, that's beyond my current scope. Let’s talk about something else.” #SelfCensorship
January 28, 2025 at 8:44 AM