thundertick
@thundertick.bsky.social
Greenie and lefty. Sometime lecturer; sometime painter and decorator.
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Analysis of the English local elections by Sir John Curtice: “support for Reform averaged 43% in wards where more than half of adults have few, if any, educational qualifications. In contrast, it polled just 19% where more than two in five have a degree.”
May 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Analysis of the English local elections by Sir John Curtice: “support for Reform averaged 43% in wards where more than half of adults have few, if any, educational qualifications. In contrast, it polled just 19% where more than two in five have a degree.”
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My love and respect to trans women always. I can’t imagine what this will do to the constant culture war. I will stand with and support you in fixing and facing down the rights gap this opens up and the ways you could now face even more discrimination as women in daily life.💚🏳️⚧️
Sending love and solidarity to trans people everywhere.
We will always fight to protect human rights, dignity and respect for all people. We stand with the trans community today, tomorrow and always.
We will always fight to protect human rights, dignity and respect for all people. We stand with the trans community today, tomorrow and always.
April 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
My love and respect to trans women always. I can’t imagine what this will do to the constant culture war. I will stand with and support you in fixing and facing down the rights gap this opens up and the ways you could now face even more discrimination as women in daily life.💚🏳️⚧️
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The pool outside the US Embassy in London has been dyed red by Greenpeace to protest against their support for Israel's genocide.
Well done Greenpeace.
Well done Greenpeace.
April 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The pool outside the US Embassy in London has been dyed red by Greenpeace to protest against their support for Israel's genocide.
Well done Greenpeace.
Well done Greenpeace.
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Brilliant take down of a sick Israeli claim about murdering hundreds of thousands of people as retaliation!! 👏👏👏
youtu.be/Ib_E5rqyBIg?...
youtu.be/Ib_E5rqyBIg?...
Brilliantly Done - Dave Schools Murray! 🔥👏👏 #usa #israel #palestine #politics #news #uk #canada
YouTube video by Breezy Politics
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April 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Brilliant take down of a sick Israeli claim about murdering hundreds of thousands of people as retaliation!! 👏👏👏
youtu.be/Ib_E5rqyBIg?...
youtu.be/Ib_E5rqyBIg?...
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German official calls for independent investigation into Israel’s killing of 15 aid workers - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/german-official-calls-independent-probe-over-israels-killing-15-aid
German official calls for independent investigation into Israel’s killing of 15 aid workers
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<div class="field field-field-text"><p>An independent investigation into Israel’s killing of paramedics "clearly marked with life jackets" in southern Gaza last month must be carried out, said German Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Assistance Luise Amtsberg.</p>
<p>“This alleged violation of international law must not go unpunished,” Amtsberg said in a message on social media platform Bluesky.</p>
<p>“The investigation must be carried out quickly and independently, and the perpetrators must be brought to justice as soon as possible. The Israeli government and judiciary have a duty here,” she said. "People are being targeted even though they are helping others in need."</p>
<p>Israel’s misrepresentation of the event is “once again” straining ties between Germany and Israel, Amtsberg added.</p>
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April 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
German official calls for independent investigation into Israel’s killing of 15 aid workers - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/german-official-calls-independent-probe-over-israels-killing-15-aid
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Esheru eloquently describes what is wrong.
The principles are in opposition to the old Labour Party.
Starmer has acheived change, by morphing Labour toward conservatism.
Find a home with the Greens on bsky and IRL.
Joiin.greenparty.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social and @greensorganise.bsky.social
The principles are in opposition to the old Labour Party.
Starmer has acheived change, by morphing Labour toward conservatism.
Find a home with the Greens on bsky and IRL.
Joiin.greenparty.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social and @greensorganise.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Esheru eloquently describes what is wrong.
The principles are in opposition to the old Labour Party.
Starmer has acheived change, by morphing Labour toward conservatism.
Find a home with the Greens on bsky and IRL.
Joiin.greenparty.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social and @greensorganise.bsky.social
The principles are in opposition to the old Labour Party.
Starmer has acheived change, by morphing Labour toward conservatism.
Find a home with the Greens on bsky and IRL.
Joiin.greenparty.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social and @greensorganise.bsky.social
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What is a true Hero??
“We are so often told that soldiers who carry guns are the heroes, but actually, the heroes are the ones who enter a warzone without weapons and risk their lives to save others. There is nothing anyone could do that is more noble.”
www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/israel-is-...
“We are so often told that soldiers who carry guns are the heroes, but actually, the heroes are the ones who enter a warzone without weapons and risk their lives to save others. There is nothing anyone could do that is more noble.”
www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/israel-is-...
Israel is gunning down children with Apache helicopters
They just keep unleashing new horrors...
www.councilestatemedia.uk
March 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
What is a true Hero??
“We are so often told that soldiers who carry guns are the heroes, but actually, the heroes are the ones who enter a warzone without weapons and risk their lives to save others. There is nothing anyone could do that is more noble.”
www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/israel-is-...
“We are so often told that soldiers who carry guns are the heroes, but actually, the heroes are the ones who enter a warzone without weapons and risk their lives to save others. There is nothing anyone could do that is more noble.”
www.councilestatemedia.uk/p/israel-is-...
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We are condemned to an eternity of decline.
We'll spend our lives being told by politicians they need to cut some more, claiming this time prosperity will come.
We have to save ourselves from this nightmare 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We'll spend our lives being told by politicians they need to cut some more, claiming this time prosperity will come.
We have to save ourselves from this nightmare 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Good morning Britain – prepare to be told yet again that decline is all you deserve | Owen Jones
It’s Groundhog Day: the party may change but even under Labour, the script remains stubbornly the same, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
www.theguardian.com
March 26, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We are condemned to an eternity of decline.
We'll spend our lives being told by politicians they need to cut some more, claiming this time prosperity will come.
We have to save ourselves from this nightmare 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We'll spend our lives being told by politicians they need to cut some more, claiming this time prosperity will come.
We have to save ourselves from this nightmare 👇
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Please add if youre in the UK and against the propsed disability cuts.
campaigns.scope.org.uk/page/165719/...
campaigns.scope.org.uk/page/165719/...
Add your name 📢
Cuts to disability benefits would be catastrophic
campaigns.scope.org.uk
March 23, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Please add if youre in the UK and against the propsed disability cuts.
campaigns.scope.org.uk/page/165719/...
campaigns.scope.org.uk/page/165719/...
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Brilliant column by @nesrinemalik.bsky.social, which everyone in the UK should read. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Many said the Starmer era would be just Tory-lite – now it’s worse than that. Time to stop the pretence
He’ll be radical, the PM’s allies claimed. Well, look now, as the poor are targeted and ministers boast of wearing Tory clothes better than the Tories, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
www.theguardian.com
March 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Brilliant column by @nesrinemalik.bsky.social, which everyone in the UK should read. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Ex-human rights lawyer Keir Starmer stays silent
as Israel commits yet more war crimes
"Israel breaks international law, blocks aid to punish Gaza for not abandoning ceasefire conditions"
skwawkbox.org/2025/03/02/i...
via @skwawkbox
as Israel commits yet more war crimes
"Israel breaks international law, blocks aid to punish Gaza for not abandoning ceasefire conditions"
skwawkbox.org/2025/03/02/i...
via @skwawkbox
Israel breaks international law, blocks aid to punish Gaza for not abandoning ceasefire conditions
Starmer silent as occupation resumes blockade, prevents international aid entering because Palestinians would not agree to abandon agreed terms Israel has announced it will prevent the entry of aid…
skwawkbox.org
March 16, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Ex-human rights lawyer Keir Starmer stays silent
as Israel commits yet more war crimes
"Israel breaks international law, blocks aid to punish Gaza for not abandoning ceasefire conditions"
skwawkbox.org/2025/03/02/i...
via @skwawkbox
as Israel commits yet more war crimes
"Israel breaks international law, blocks aid to punish Gaza for not abandoning ceasefire conditions"
skwawkbox.org/2025/03/02/i...
via @skwawkbox
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Are you paying ATTENTION, yet?! 👇
March 16, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Are you paying ATTENTION, yet?! 👇
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For 12 days and counting, Israel has not allowed a single humanitarian aid truck to enter Gaza. No food. No water. No fuel.
Join us on Saturday to demand an end to ethnic cleansing — and show that we will never waver in our support for the people of Palestine.
Join us on Saturday to demand an end to ethnic cleansing — and show that we will never waver in our support for the people of Palestine.
March 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
For 12 days and counting, Israel has not allowed a single humanitarian aid truck to enter Gaza. No food. No water. No fuel.
Join us on Saturday to demand an end to ethnic cleansing — and show that we will never waver in our support for the people of Palestine.
Join us on Saturday to demand an end to ethnic cleansing — and show that we will never waver in our support for the people of Palestine.
There's a meme going around saying something like: "If you say 'He's an idiot', 90% of the world will know who you mean by 'He'".
I was just thinking: Trump is, and quite likely will remain - the most famous idiot in the entire history of humanity.
Is there / has there been any competitor?
I was just thinking: Trump is, and quite likely will remain - the most famous idiot in the entire history of humanity.
Is there / has there been any competitor?
March 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
There's a meme going around saying something like: "If you say 'He's an idiot', 90% of the world will know who you mean by 'He'".
I was just thinking: Trump is, and quite likely will remain - the most famous idiot in the entire history of humanity.
Is there / has there been any competitor?
I was just thinking: Trump is, and quite likely will remain - the most famous idiot in the entire history of humanity.
Is there / has there been any competitor?
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King Charles who loves killing foxes, birds, and badgers has been made Patron of the RSPCA.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
February 27, 2025 at 12:51 PM
King Charles who loves killing foxes, birds, and badgers has been made Patron of the RSPCA.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
King Charles used his power to block a ban on Fox Hunting and to make sure it is the joke ban we currently have.
RT if the RSPCA should remove him.
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I agree with Keir Starmer that cutting foreign aid is callous, against our national interest, and affects our reputation around the world.
Repost if you agree!
Repost if you agree!
February 26, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I agree with Keir Starmer that cutting foreign aid is callous, against our national interest, and affects our reputation around the world.
Repost if you agree!
Repost if you agree!
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We should tax the rich, not cut foreign aid.
Repost of you agree.
Repost of you agree.
February 26, 2025 at 8:39 AM
We should tax the rich, not cut foreign aid.
Repost of you agree.
Repost of you agree.
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February 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
URGENT DV Survivors Sonia got her utilities half paid last month but now they want the entire $751 to cut it back on paypal.me/MsSoniaD cashapp $spunkylilminx or Apple Pay 9012390699 #HelpSky #ShowUpForWishes #HelpFolksLive2025 #MutualAid her hearing is Friday she needs power to prepare.
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Since Labour took office, 10,000 more children have been plunged into poverty by the refusal to scrap the two-child benefit cap.
Increasing military spending while millions of children go hungry is not a tough decision. It’s the wrong decision.
Increasing military spending while millions of children go hungry is not a tough decision. It’s the wrong decision.
February 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Since Labour took office, 10,000 more children have been plunged into poverty by the refusal to scrap the two-child benefit cap.
Increasing military spending while millions of children go hungry is not a tough decision. It’s the wrong decision.
Increasing military spending while millions of children go hungry is not a tough decision. It’s the wrong decision.
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All of Israel is an Occupation. Free Palestine.
February 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
All of Israel is an Occupation. Free Palestine.
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Fair play to Labour, tremendous achievement. They've managed in 8 months to get to the same polling position it took the Tories 14 years to get to. Incompetent, nasty, free loading liars who still haven't got a clue. Their failure is enabling Farage and Tories.
Government approval has fallen to just 14%, Labour's lowest to date, and similar to the 15% who approved of the Conservative government in our last poll before the 2024 election
Approve: 14% (-2 from 8-10 Feb)
Disapprove: 68% (+4)
Net: -54 (-6)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
Approve: 14% (-2 from 8-10 Feb)
Disapprove: 68% (+4)
Net: -54 (-6)
yougov.co.uk/topics/polit...
February 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Fair play to Labour, tremendous achievement. They've managed in 8 months to get to the same polling position it took the Tories 14 years to get to. Incompetent, nasty, free loading liars who still haven't got a clue. Their failure is enabling Farage and Tories.
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Something we've known all along.
UK media is complicit with #IsraeliWarCrimes
How the UK has been hoodwinked into dehumanising Palestinians.
Shameful that a free country is not free to report the plight of Palestinians in Gaza
UK media is complicit with #IsraeliWarCrimes
How the UK has been hoodwinked into dehumanising Palestinians.
Shameful that a free country is not free to report the plight of Palestinians in Gaza
A journalist at Sky News told Declassified there are a whole set of unwritten journalistic rules that apply exclusively to Israel --
“The Israeli narrative always reigned supreme and instructed the coverage at Sky News, no matter how inaccurate”.
www.declassifieduk.org/battle-for-t...
“The Israeli narrative always reigned supreme and instructed the coverage at Sky News, no matter how inaccurate”.
www.declassifieduk.org/battle-for-t...
‘Battle for the truth’: Pro-Israel bias inside UK newsrooms revealed
Exclusive: Journalists from five British media outlets have criticised the way their own organisations cover Israel-Palestine.
www.declassifieduk.org
February 21, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Something we've known all along.
UK media is complicit with #IsraeliWarCrimes
How the UK has been hoodwinked into dehumanising Palestinians.
Shameful that a free country is not free to report the plight of Palestinians in Gaza
UK media is complicit with #IsraeliWarCrimes
How the UK has been hoodwinked into dehumanising Palestinians.
Shameful that a free country is not free to report the plight of Palestinians in Gaza