Peter Steel
@thepetersteel.bsky.social
It may sound square, Vicky, but there must be order! Greyhounds, Lewes FC and Sixties stuff.
Pinned
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The US is a hostile state.
Now official policy of the United States:
—Immigration is exclusively harmful
—All nations must “only rarely” grant citizenship to foreigners
—Immigration will “erase” Europe within 20 years and the US must act to prevent that
Read it yourself.
—Immigration is exclusively harmful
—All nations must “only rarely” grant citizenship to foreigners
—Immigration will “erase” Europe within 20 years and the US must act to prevent that
Read it yourself.
A few thoughts on the new US national security strategy that was released today.
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www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
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www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
December 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The US is a hostile state.
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Fascinated to know what those who got very upset about a few Labour activists having a working jolly on the Harris campaign because "foreign interference" think about the American government saying its aim is to promote fascism in Europe.
December 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Fascinated to know what those who got very upset about a few Labour activists having a working jolly on the Harris campaign because "foreign interference" think about the American government saying its aim is to promote fascism in Europe.
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Brilliant choice of Misha Glenny for In Our Time! He interviewed me at the Vienna Humanities festival a few weeks ago and he had the perfect wide-ranging interests and intelligence. As a fan of IOT I am cheering. www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
Misha Glenny to present BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time
The much loved series returns on 15 January 2026
www.bbc.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Brilliant choice of Misha Glenny for In Our Time! He interviewed me at the Vienna Humanities festival a few weeks ago and he had the perfect wide-ranging interests and intelligence. As a fan of IOT I am cheering. www.bbc.com/mediacentre/...
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RIP Steve Cropper - one of the greatest guitarists ever
December 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
RIP Steve Cropper - one of the greatest guitarists ever
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"Do a vulgar roast. Use forbidden words."
November 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"Do a vulgar roast. Use forbidden words."
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A quick little throwaway tune in RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION from the late, great Neil Innes.
I'd love to hear various artists cover this ditty in concert... (Which artist will take up the challenge first?)
I'd love to hear various artists cover this ditty in concert... (Which artist will take up the challenge first?)
November 14, 2025 at 8:53 AM
A quick little throwaway tune in RUTLAND WEEKEND TELEVISION from the late, great Neil Innes.
I'd love to hear various artists cover this ditty in concert... (Which artist will take up the challenge first?)
I'd love to hear various artists cover this ditty in concert... (Which artist will take up the challenge first?)
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#90sTop30
#MusicChallenge
Day 13 (unranked)
Beastie Boys - Sure Shot
Yeah, Sabotage was a tune and it had that video but this is the song that endures. RIP Adam Yauch.
youtu.be/JhqyZeUlE8U?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 13 (unranked)
Beastie Boys - Sure Shot
Yeah, Sabotage was a tune and it had that video but this is the song that endures. RIP Adam Yauch.
youtu.be/JhqyZeUlE8U?...
Beastie Boys - Sure Shot
YouTube video by BeastieBoysVEVO
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November 13, 2025 at 7:41 AM
#90sTop30
#MusicChallenge
Day 13 (unranked)
Beastie Boys - Sure Shot
Yeah, Sabotage was a tune and it had that video but this is the song that endures. RIP Adam Yauch.
youtu.be/JhqyZeUlE8U?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 13 (unranked)
Beastie Boys - Sure Shot
Yeah, Sabotage was a tune and it had that video but this is the song that endures. RIP Adam Yauch.
youtu.be/JhqyZeUlE8U?...
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November 13, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Never forget that the only country in NATO history which triggered NATO article 5 is USA after a bunch of Arab terrorists took down some buildings in New York.
Now when Europe is in existential threat by former Soviets, the USA is throwing us bones and expecting gratitude.
EU need to step up.
Now when Europe is in existential threat by former Soviets, the USA is throwing us bones and expecting gratitude.
EU need to step up.
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Never forget that the only country in NATO history which triggered NATO article 5 is USA after a bunch of Arab terrorists took down some buildings in New York.
Now when Europe is in existential threat by former Soviets, the USA is throwing us bones and expecting gratitude.
EU need to step up.
Now when Europe is in existential threat by former Soviets, the USA is throwing us bones and expecting gratitude.
EU need to step up.
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FWIW, the criticism of BBC Arabic appointing or using a number of people who were virulent or violent antisemites has way more legs, the accusation of bias over the gender question also - as it directly relates to U.K. politics. The “recycling Hamas propaganda” line I have less time for.
One thing not being said - indeed, I think everyone misses this - but the requirement for the BBC to show impartiality and balance relates to the politics of *this* country, there’s no requirement to show some mythical balance globally, only to report the truth without fear or favour.
November 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
FWIW, the criticism of BBC Arabic appointing or using a number of people who were virulent or violent antisemites has way more legs, the accusation of bias over the gender question also - as it directly relates to U.K. politics. The “recycling Hamas propaganda” line I have less time for.
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As a man of a certain age, class and palette you realise there is a fine line between "nice autumn outfit" and "dressed like a woodland creature in a children's story".
November 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
As a man of a certain age, class and palette you realise there is a fine line between "nice autumn outfit" and "dressed like a woodland creature in a children's story".
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Private Eye excellence…
October 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Private Eye excellence…
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#5debutalbums8084 Orange Juice - You Can't Hide Your Love Forever (1982) I've played this to death over the last four decades. Hi Life guitars, melodies steeped in the misspent youth of soul and pop fascination. Dying Day is a particular favourite. I sang along with every word in the car yesterday.
October 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
#5debutalbums8084 Orange Juice - You Can't Hide Your Love Forever (1982) I've played this to death over the last four decades. Hi Life guitars, melodies steeped in the misspent youth of soul and pop fascination. Dying Day is a particular favourite. I sang along with every word in the car yesterday.
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Next...China Drum-"Goosefair" "96 lp...absolute banger of an album, melodic punk at it's best!👌
October 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Next...China Drum-"Goosefair" "96 lp...absolute banger of an album, melodic punk at it's best!👌
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As Reform's Nathan Gill admits taking bribes from Russian 'secret service pawn' Oleg Voloshyn, here’s a nice photo of Nigel Farage with Voloshyn’s wife.
September 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM
As Reform's Nathan Gill admits taking bribes from Russian 'secret service pawn' Oleg Voloshyn, here’s a nice photo of Nigel Farage with Voloshyn’s wife.
#RussNovels Mrs Frisby and the Naked Mole Rats of MINGE
#RussNovels The Curious Incident of the Sexblog in the Night-Time
#RussNovels Tesla Of The D'Urbervilles
August 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM
#RussNovels Mrs Frisby and the Naked Mole Rats of MINGE
Slightly diminish a band:
Dull Amitri
Dull Amitri
Slightly diminish a band:
The 3 Fivers
The 3 Fivers
Slightly diminish a band:
The Velvet Underground without Nico.
The Velvet Underground without Nico.
August 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Slightly diminish a band:
Dull Amitri
Dull Amitri
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This is very good, a new Radio 4 series in which Stewart Lee examines the post-war history of the counterculture. Guests in episode 1 include Joe Boyd, Shirley Collins and Brian Eno.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Artworks, What Happened to Counter-Culture?, 1. Absolute Beginners
Stewart Lee explores the story and ideas of counter-culture and its importance today.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM
This is very good, a new Radio 4 series in which Stewart Lee examines the post-war history of the counterculture. Guests in episode 1 include Joe Boyd, Shirley Collins and Brian Eno.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Some more #Vancouver street art, and a rather riddled looking UK lawyer...#VancouverDetours #TheJealousCurator #PhantomsInTheFrontYard #KyleScott
June 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Some more #Vancouver street art, and a rather riddled looking UK lawyer...#VancouverDetours #TheJealousCurator #PhantomsInTheFrontYard #KyleScott
A selection of #Vancouver street art....#vancouvermuralfest #vancouverdetours
June 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A selection of #Vancouver street art....#vancouvermuralfest #vancouverdetours
Using food to show you where I grew up
June 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Using food to show you where I grew up
Which was indeed the year before me and my colleagues at HMV Newcastle were taken for a night on a trawler down the Tyne by Nik Kershaw's record company in a naked attempt to get us to boost his second album. Which we didn't. #totp
June 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Which was indeed the year before me and my colleagues at HMV Newcastle were taken for a night on a trawler down the Tyne by Nik Kershaw's record company in a naked attempt to get us to boost his second album. Which we didn't. #totp
Once saw Nick Haywood perform to about 200 people at Newcastle's first and only rock festival ON THE TOWN MOOR. What a pro, he was marvellous despite the clearly humiliating circumstances. #totp
June 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Once saw Nick Haywood perform to about 200 people at Newcastle's first and only rock festival ON THE TOWN MOOR. What a pro, he was marvellous despite the clearly humiliating circumstances. #totp
Had clearly repressed any memory of Ozzy Osbourne's So Tired, including the Hitler impersonation in the vid...#totp
June 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Had clearly repressed any memory of Ozzy Osbourne's So Tired, including the Hitler impersonation in the vid...#totp