Tom Spoors
@tomspoors.bsky.social
Brit in Brussels, Belgium Ex teacher, RAF officer, training director, university lecturer (Critical Thinking, English and Statistics). Private tutor English GCSE and maths. I love books, sci-fi, science, data science and science communication.
Are you an anarchist? Reading this to the end might surprise (or worry) you.
A few words on Anarchism,
From David Graeber's 'Are You An Anarchist? The Answer May Surprise You!'
davidgraeber.org/articles/are...
From David Graeber's 'Are You An Anarchist? The Answer May Surprise You!'
davidgraeber.org/articles/are...
December 7, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Are you an anarchist? Reading this to the end might surprise (or worry) you.
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Don't let PETT see this.
I can’t believe that in this day and age, people are still wearing fir.
December 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Don't let PETT see this.
The Russians are suffering extensive, costly losses to critical equipment.
They are using Trump, to defeat Ukraine as they can't do it themselves.
Putin uses Trump's narcissism to make him feel good although he's weak.
If the Russians could defeat Ukraine, they would. They are weak so they can't.
They are using Trump, to defeat Ukraine as they can't do it themselves.
Putin uses Trump's narcissism to make him feel good although he's weak.
If the Russians could defeat Ukraine, they would. They are weak so they can't.
Amazing how ‘peace’ always seems to mean Ukraine surrendering and Russia (and Trump) cashing in. It just reeks of extortion wrapped in delusion.
#KickOutTerroristRussia
#ArrestPutin
#JailTrumputin
#FreeAllOfUkraine
#SlavaUkraini
#KickOutTerroristRussia
#ArrestPutin
#JailTrumputin
#FreeAllOfUkraine
#SlavaUkraini
December 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The Russians are suffering extensive, costly losses to critical equipment.
They are using Trump, to defeat Ukraine as they can't do it themselves.
Putin uses Trump's narcissism to make him feel good although he's weak.
If the Russians could defeat Ukraine, they would. They are weak so they can't.
They are using Trump, to defeat Ukraine as they can't do it themselves.
Putin uses Trump's narcissism to make him feel good although he's weak.
If the Russians could defeat Ukraine, they would. They are weak so they can't.
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This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
Leigh is one of the clearest speakers on the current tragedy befalling the US, and by consequence the world.
youtube.com/shorts/0mcdj...
youtube.com/shorts/0mcdj...
I Blame You
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
youtube.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Leigh is one of the clearest speakers on the current tragedy befalling the US, and by consequence the world.
youtube.com/shorts/0mcdj...
youtube.com/shorts/0mcdj...
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🚨"They want to take away your healthcare and sell it back to you"
American doctor in the NHS raises alarm about underfunding and privatisation of the NHS.
Share if you support our NHS. vist.ly/4h6vb
American doctor in the NHS raises alarm about underfunding and privatisation of the NHS.
Share if you support our NHS. vist.ly/4h6vb
December 4, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🚨"They want to take away your healthcare and sell it back to you"
American doctor in the NHS raises alarm about underfunding and privatisation of the NHS.
Share if you support our NHS. vist.ly/4h6vb
American doctor in the NHS raises alarm about underfunding and privatisation of the NHS.
Share if you support our NHS. vist.ly/4h6vb
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There is not one Ukraian who is not well informed about the security guarantees Ukriane got in the Budapest Memorandum. Nothing but ironclad guarantees will pass, but such don't exist in real life. The only guarentee is a defeated Russia.
December 6, 2025 at 10:49 AM
There is not one Ukraian who is not well informed about the security guarantees Ukriane got in the Budapest Memorandum. Nothing but ironclad guarantees will pass, but such don't exist in real life. The only guarentee is a defeated Russia.
If we won't defend Europe no one will. Why this is so hard to understand is beyond me. Just kidding - politicians eh?
Just popping this from a year and a half ago back on here again, especially for anybody that was startled by the contents of Trump's US National Security Strategy.
amzn.to/4cFI1b6
amzn.to/4cFI1b6
December 6, 2025 at 11:27 AM
If we won't defend Europe no one will. Why this is so hard to understand is beyond me. Just kidding - politicians eh?
Delightfully eerie!
An airplane flies in front of the Full Moon aka Super Moon Aka Cold Moon. Can we have a fourth MOON NAME? #moon
December 5, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Delightfully eerie!
Have you asked the Swedes how badly that went? There seems to be a constant defence of business interests against the public good.
December 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Have you asked the Swedes how badly that went? There seems to be a constant defence of business interests against the public good.
The level of discourse among our 'top' politicians is terrifying. Do the job and stop the endless daft chatter, Mr Streeting.
December 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The level of discourse among our 'top' politicians is terrifying. Do the job and stop the endless daft chatter, Mr Streeting.
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251205
Again hughes losses by ru army
1240 dead/wounded during 251204
So high numbers indicates ru trying to force Ukraine fields
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 5, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Again hughes losses by ru army
1240 dead/wounded during 251204
So high numbers indicates ru trying to force Ukraine fields
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 5, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
December 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
251205
Again hughes losses by ru army
1240 dead/wounded during 251204
So high numbers indicates ru trying to force Ukraine fields
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 5, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Again hughes losses by ru army
1240 dead/wounded during 251204
So high numbers indicates ru trying to force Ukraine fields
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Dec. 5, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
So as well as the land, the water, the electricity and the "bought and paid for" politicians, AI datacentres are coming for ALL of the world's RAM. So you'll get more expensive PCs, laptops, phones, tablet computing devices...
youtu.be/rWNSPL6BRuY?...
youtu.be/rWNSPL6BRuY?...
AI takes all the memory: Crucial is shutting down
YouTube video by Pivot to AI
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December 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
So as well as the land, the water, the electricity and the "bought and paid for" politicians, AI datacentres are coming for ALL of the world's RAM. So you'll get more expensive PCs, laptops, phones, tablet computing devices...
youtu.be/rWNSPL6BRuY?...
youtu.be/rWNSPL6BRuY?...
Maiya and the Weathered team always produce clear and practical messages on our current climate crisis. Sea level rise is accelerating and we are not ready for how much the current 1.5°C target will contribute to that rise. Add in feedback loops that accelerate rises further and the future is bleak.
December 5, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Maiya and the Weathered team always produce clear and practical messages on our current climate crisis. Sea level rise is accelerating and we are not ready for how much the current 1.5°C target will contribute to that rise. Add in feedback loops that accelerate rises further and the future is bleak.
This is in response to a post saying that America is going down the wrong road by interfering in other countries' affairs! Self-awareness is a powerful place to start!😑
That's pretty much all America does. First it's political and economic bullying, and if that doesn't work then they often bring out the big guns. The fact that America has illegally invaded 60 countries since WWII and only had 16 years without war since independence 250 years ago says it all !!!
December 5, 2025 at 7:42 AM
This is in response to a post saying that America is going down the wrong road by interfering in other countries' affairs! Self-awareness is a powerful place to start!😑
"It will not be possible to halt the spread of. A new pandemic virus and it would be a waste of public health resources and capacity to attempt to do so."
Isn't that the main function of a health system? To attempt to prevent people dying? This was surely influenced by the RFK-style lobbying.
Isn't that the main function of a health system? To attempt to prevent people dying? This was surely influenced by the RFK-style lobbying.
Document from NHS England which basically says when there is another Pandemic we can’t be bothered to protect you, it’s too costly. We are on our own folks. H/T @catinthehat.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 6:48 AM
"It will not be possible to halt the spread of. A new pandemic virus and it would be a waste of public health resources and capacity to attempt to do so."
Isn't that the main function of a health system? To attempt to prevent people dying? This was surely influenced by the RFK-style lobbying.
Isn't that the main function of a health system? To attempt to prevent people dying? This was surely influenced by the RFK-style lobbying.
"Are opinion polls biased?
If in 2028 you had a choice between Farage and cancer, how would you vote?"
Updated for boogeyman of choice!
If in 2028 you had a choice between Farage and cancer, how would you vote?"
Updated for boogeyman of choice!
December 4, 2025 at 6:24 PM
"Are opinion polls biased?
If in 2028 you had a choice between Farage and cancer, how would you vote?"
Updated for boogeyman of choice!
If in 2028 you had a choice between Farage and cancer, how would you vote?"
Updated for boogeyman of choice!
We can end the world's fertilizer problem by putting Putin as the bullshit feedstock at the factory.
🤡 Putin: Our “Special Military Operation” is not the start of a war, but rather an attempt to end one that the West ignited using Ukrainian nationalists.
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We can end the world's fertilizer problem by putting Putin as the bullshit feedstock at the factory.
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One of my very petty beefs is applying the label rock star to people who definitely aren't rock stars. There are no "rock star philosophers" or "rock star economists". Stop it
December 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
One of my very petty beefs is applying the label rock star to people who definitely aren't rock stars. There are no "rock star philosophers" or "rock star economists". Stop it
Answer the bloody question! How many times have I had to get this point across to students? Argue your points in line with academic standards, build an argument, cite your evidence, draw a sound and valid conclusion and do not attack people with offensive doctrine.
youtube.com/shorts/ZgdGe...
youtube.com/shorts/ZgdGe...
Evangelical Republicans Are Hateful Bigoted Morons #duet #religion #gender #fail #academics #bible
YouTube video by Hawk's Podcasts / mdg650hawk
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December 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Answer the bloody question! How many times have I had to get this point across to students? Argue your points in line with academic standards, build an argument, cite your evidence, draw a sound and valid conclusion and do not attack people with offensive doctrine.
youtube.com/shorts/ZgdGe...
youtube.com/shorts/ZgdGe...
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This is not an effort to end the war in Ukraine. If they are genuine about their intentions to end the war, Russia can just declare an end to their invasion of Ukraine and withdraw their troops immediately.
No, this is just more subterfuge and devious ploys to rob the Ukrainians blind of more land.
No, this is just more subterfuge and devious ploys to rob the Ukrainians blind of more land.
December 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This is not an effort to end the war in Ukraine. If they are genuine about their intentions to end the war, Russia can just declare an end to their invasion of Ukraine and withdraw their troops immediately.
No, this is just more subterfuge and devious ploys to rob the Ukrainians blind of more land.
No, this is just more subterfuge and devious ploys to rob the Ukrainians blind of more land.
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Agree with @jomichell.bsky.social here.
My earlier piece: "The claim that that MMT means that a future government can dodge hard choices about how to pay for decent public services is just plain nonsense."
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/econom...
My earlier piece: "The claim that that MMT means that a future government can dodge hard choices about how to pay for decent public services is just plain nonsense."
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/econom...
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Agree with @jomichell.bsky.social here.
My earlier piece: "The claim that that MMT means that a future government can dodge hard choices about how to pay for decent public services is just plain nonsense."
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/econom...
My earlier piece: "The claim that that MMT means that a future government can dodge hard choices about how to pay for decent public services is just plain nonsense."
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/econom...
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The "peace" negotiations are like a litmus test for understanding Russia. Those who take the negotiations seriously prove they haven't understood Russia the slightest.
December 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The "peace" negotiations are like a litmus test for understanding Russia. Those who take the negotiations seriously prove they haven't understood Russia the slightest.