@thumbstone.bsky.social
Observing the discourse. Low expectations, occasional surprises.
It's 30s all over again :(
It's 30s all over again :(
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365 Challenge No.2 2025 - Publish a photo each day on a weekly topic
Week 48 (Old) - Day 1 - Bonsai in autumn colours
#fotosbyfaj #365challenge2025 #old #bonsai
Week 48 (Old) - Day 1 - Bonsai in autumn colours
#fotosbyfaj #365challenge2025 #old #bonsai
November 29, 2025 at 7:32 AM
365 Challenge No.2 2025 - Publish a photo each day on a weekly topic
Week 48 (Old) - Day 1 - Bonsai in autumn colours
#fotosbyfaj #365challenge2025 #old #bonsai
Week 48 (Old) - Day 1 - Bonsai in autumn colours
#fotosbyfaj #365challenge2025 #old #bonsai
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Just to understand the concept of a trillion.
1 million minutes ago it was October 21, 2023.
A billion minutes ago it was
114 CE.
A trillion minutes ago it was
1,900,114 BCE
1 million minutes ago it was October 21, 2023.
A billion minutes ago it was
114 CE.
A trillion minutes ago it was
1,900,114 BCE
November 28, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Just to understand the concept of a trillion.
1 million minutes ago it was October 21, 2023.
A billion minutes ago it was
114 CE.
A trillion minutes ago it was
1,900,114 BCE
1 million minutes ago it was October 21, 2023.
A billion minutes ago it was
114 CE.
A trillion minutes ago it was
1,900,114 BCE
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Where is the UK democracy when the government can just change judges in an important case about that government's misuse of power without repercussions???
November 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Where is the UK democracy when the government can just change judges in an important case about that government's misuse of power without repercussions???
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I would never have believed we would see a headline like this under a Labour government
November 17, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I would never have believed we would see a headline like this under a Labour government
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A metaphor for UK politics.
This is such a cool study. A parasitic ant queen tricks worker ants into murdering their own queen, so the parasite can take over the colony.
This parasitic ant tricks workers into committing matricide
Newly mated parasitic queen ants invade colonies and spray their victims with a chemical irritant that provokes the workers to kill their mother.
www.sciencenews.org
November 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A metaphor for UK politics.
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I honestly think it was intended. Not only in terms of "cruelty is the point", but inflicting chaos and ramping up serious crimes in order to get excuses when trying to invade American cities.
November 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I honestly think it was intended. Not only in terms of "cruelty is the point", but inflicting chaos and ramping up serious crimes in order to get excuses when trying to invade American cities.
The Subgate
Off to lunch. Good news: Sources say the food in this courthouse is not offensive to a person of reasonable sensibility.
November 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The Subgate
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October 31, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Yes, because Badenoch’s was a criminal offence carrying a custodial sentence, whereas Reeves’ was not.
Badenoch says hacking into Harriet Harman's website 17 years ago 'not the same' as Reeves breaking law
Badenoch says hacking into Harriet Harman's website 17 years ago 'not the same' as Reeves breaking law
Kemi Badenoch has said hacking into Harriet Harman's website when she was younger is "not the same" as Rachel Reeves failing to get a £900 rental licence for her home.
news.sky.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Yes, because Badenoch’s was a criminal offence carrying a custodial sentence, whereas Reeves’ was not.
My suspicion is that the police know it's their their friend or colleague, so don't want to chase them.
Remember Norfolk folk, if you're a racist thug, police have decriminalised bodily harm for you.
Remember Norfolk folk, if you're a racist thug, police have decriminalised bodily harm for you.
Violence over street flags continues. A 68-year-old was brutally attacked and hospitalised while trying to take banners down, yet despite retrieving evidence from a house, police took no further action.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @owensennitt.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @owensennitt.bsky.social
Police drop inquiry after man assaulted removing flags
Tensions over divisive flag displays have erupted into violence in Norfolk, as police face criticism for inaction
eastangliabylines.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 9:58 AM
My suspicion is that the police know it's their their friend or colleague, so don't want to chase them.
Remember Norfolk folk, if you're a racist thug, police have decriminalised bodily harm for you.
Remember Norfolk folk, if you're a racist thug, police have decriminalised bodily harm for you.
Gives some hope. I'm trying to make sure young people I talk to actually _go_ and vote ❤️
When @zackpolanski.bsky.social was elected leader of the Green Party, he said: "We’re not here just to be disappointed by Labour. We’re here to replace you."
Among voters under 50, its already happening! 🥳💚
Among voters under 50, its already happening! 🥳💚
October 29, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Gives some hope. I'm trying to make sure young people I talk to actually _go_ and vote ❤️
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I think about this a lot.
October 25, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I think about this a lot.
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Need some Steve King for Halloween? Gotcha covered.
THE INSTITUTE (MGM + thru AMAZON PRIME)
1922 (Netflix)
GERALD'S GAME (Netflix)
LISEY'S STORY (Apple+)
And tonight: IT: WELCOME TO DERRY (HBO)
You can find other stuff, too. If you're brave enough.
THE INSTITUTE (MGM + thru AMAZON PRIME)
1922 (Netflix)
GERALD'S GAME (Netflix)
LISEY'S STORY (Apple+)
And tonight: IT: WELCOME TO DERRY (HBO)
You can find other stuff, too. If you're brave enough.
October 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Need some Steve King for Halloween? Gotcha covered.
THE INSTITUTE (MGM + thru AMAZON PRIME)
1922 (Netflix)
GERALD'S GAME (Netflix)
LISEY'S STORY (Apple+)
And tonight: IT: WELCOME TO DERRY (HBO)
You can find other stuff, too. If you're brave enough.
THE INSTITUTE (MGM + thru AMAZON PRIME)
1922 (Netflix)
GERALD'S GAME (Netflix)
LISEY'S STORY (Apple+)
And tonight: IT: WELCOME TO DERRY (HBO)
You can find other stuff, too. If you're brave enough.
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Upcoming announcement from the WH: "The house is not in session for the X weeks. The executive branch needs to take over"
_taking over intensifies_
_taking over intensifies_
They don’t even pretend to care. This is the only story. You can’t open the government if the House refuses to show up.
October 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Upcoming announcement from the WH: "The house is not in session for the X weeks. The executive branch needs to take over"
_taking over intensifies_
_taking over intensifies_
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the year is 2030. a doctor solemnly informs you that you have plastic in your testicles bc millions of people persuaded by celebrity marketing bought synthetic pubic hairs that were eventually consumed by fish that you ate
October 16, 2025 at 5:47 AM
the year is 2030. a doctor solemnly informs you that you have plastic in your testicles bc millions of people persuaded by celebrity marketing bought synthetic pubic hairs that were eventually consumed by fish that you ate
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Will it host a suite for VIPs? With massages?
£10 on Ghislaine getting her sentence commuted before the end of his term.
£10 on Ghislaine getting her sentence commuted before the end of his term.
October 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Will it host a suite for VIPs? With massages?
£10 on Ghislaine getting her sentence commuted before the end of his term.
£10 on Ghislaine getting her sentence commuted before the end of his term.
Mainstream xenophobia from three out of the five biggest, mainstream parties (including the government, very officially), vast majority of the mainstream media.
Grim place to live. Don't come.
#uk #xenophobia #racism #LabourUK
Grim place to live. Don't come.
#uk #xenophobia #racism #LabourUK
A local councillor was just asking me if I'm planning to install a heat pump. Dunno, are they planning to let us continue living here for the duration of the payback period? They're so blind to what this 'debate' does at a community level.
October 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Mainstream xenophobia from three out of the five biggest, mainstream parties (including the government, very officially), vast majority of the mainstream media.
Grim place to live. Don't come.
#uk #xenophobia #racism #LabourUK
Grim place to live. Don't come.
#uk #xenophobia #racism #LabourUK
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Israel has already kidnapped at least three of the Palestinian hostages they released during the hostage exchange.
If Hamas did that, Israel would immediately *checks notes* Oh, Israel is ALREADY bombing Gaza, shooting civilians, and restricting aid? During the ceasefire? Well. That's awkward.
If Hamas did that, Israel would immediately *checks notes* Oh, Israel is ALREADY bombing Gaza, shooting civilians, and restricting aid? During the ceasefire? Well. That's awkward.
October 17, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Israel has already kidnapped at least three of the Palestinian hostages they released during the hostage exchange.
If Hamas did that, Israel would immediately *checks notes* Oh, Israel is ALREADY bombing Gaza, shooting civilians, and restricting aid? During the ceasefire? Well. That's awkward.
If Hamas did that, Israel would immediately *checks notes* Oh, Israel is ALREADY bombing Gaza, shooting civilians, and restricting aid? During the ceasefire? Well. That's awkward.
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Not that Israel needs an excuse to continue bombing Gaza and restricting aid, but the fact that media (even outside the constant-Zionist-propaganda sphere) keeps repeating "Hamas won't return all the dead hostages" drives me up a wall. They CAN'T FIND THEIR REMAINS because Israel BLEW THEM UP.
October 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Not that Israel needs an excuse to continue bombing Gaza and restricting aid, but the fact that media (even outside the constant-Zionist-propaganda sphere) keeps repeating "Hamas won't return all the dead hostages" drives me up a wall. They CAN'T FIND THEIR REMAINS because Israel BLEW THEM UP.
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This sounds familiar.
This. Said. It. All. ⬇️⬇️
Please. Share. So. Everyone. Knows. The. Truth.
Please. Share. So. Everyone. Knows. The. Truth.
October 16, 2025 at 11:44 PM
This sounds familiar.