Zealous Guy
@tyke.bsky.social
Middle aged bloke, little bit exhausted by the world’s direction of travel, seeking signs of hope.
My personal gripe with much US commentary on foreign policy is the tendency to reduce analysis of all conflicts as “good guys” versus the “bad guys” when the reality is almost always more nuanced. The “war on terror” strategy was a perfect example.
August 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM
My personal gripe with much US commentary on foreign policy is the tendency to reduce analysis of all conflicts as “good guys” versus the “bad guys” when the reality is almost always more nuanced. The “war on terror” strategy was a perfect example.
When I see figures quoted as percentages I get suspicious: 14 sign ups on Monday after 1 on Sunday?
July 29, 2025 at 9:49 PM
When I see figures quoted as percentages I get suspicious: 14 sign ups on Monday after 1 on Sunday?
I agree with some of your opinions and disagree with others but I’ll confess to finding the characterisation of those who do not pass the anti-Starmer ideological purity test as being “pro-genocide”, somewhat irritating. If my snarky tone caused offence, my apologies.
June 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I agree with some of your opinions and disagree with others but I’ll confess to finding the characterisation of those who do not pass the anti-Starmer ideological purity test as being “pro-genocide”, somewhat irritating. If my snarky tone caused offence, my apologies.
An anti-Starmer post, reposted by an anti-Starmer poster so anti-Starmer followers can state their agreement in anti-Starmer comments.
June 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
An anti-Starmer post, reposted by an anti-Starmer poster so anti-Starmer followers can state their agreement in anti-Starmer comments.
Effective. Wasn’t the visit for the benefit of GB News viewers? What would be the reason to take a wider group?
May 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Effective. Wasn’t the visit for the benefit of GB News viewers? What would be the reason to take a wider group?
Consistent with the Green’s NIMBY instincts!
April 19, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Consistent with the Green’s NIMBY instincts!
Financial Times - not an overtly campaigning style but committed to evidence based reporting and honest journalism unlike Murdoch’s WSJ.
March 29, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Financial Times - not an overtly campaigning style but committed to evidence based reporting and honest journalism unlike Murdoch’s WSJ.
It’s the fact that they are mostly former Republicans that makes their journalism MORE powerful. Pre 2016 left/right debates are irrelevant now when faced with a divide based on the values of authoritarianism v liberal democracy.
February 16, 2025 at 5:35 AM
It’s the fact that they are mostly former Republicans that makes their journalism MORE powerful. Pre 2016 left/right debates are irrelevant now when faced with a divide based on the values of authoritarianism v liberal democracy.
I give her 6 months, tops.
February 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I give her 6 months, tops.
So that explains all the bunting and street parties.
February 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
So that explains all the bunting and street parties.
I’d love to have a truly progressive, internationalist government but it is fanciful that such an agenda, presented as such, would win sufficient support in a general election.
February 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I’d love to have a truly progressive, internationalist government but it is fanciful that such an agenda, presented as such, would win sufficient support in a general election.
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I judge based on their co-leader’s actions once elected. Not so much a leader but more of a follower.
I judge based on their co-leader’s actions once elected. Not so much a leader but more of a follower.
Green Party's Suffolk MP calls for pause on East Anglia pylons plan
Adrian Ramsay wants Labour to consider other options for a 114-mile pylon route across three counties.
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February 12, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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I judge based on their co-leader’s actions once elected. Not so much a leader but more of a follower.
I judge based on their co-leader’s actions once elected. Not so much a leader but more of a follower.
I disagree, but politely so. Labour had very few firm commitments but are delivering on the few promises they made. I’m not a massive fan of their “small boats” policy but if they abandon it, they gift support to Reform. I’m on your side of the barricade. 🙏✌🏽
February 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I disagree, but politely so. Labour had very few firm commitments but are delivering on the few promises they made. I’m not a massive fan of their “small boats” policy but if they abandon it, they gift support to Reform. I’m on your side of the barricade. 🙏✌🏽
I’m arguing that they ARE doing something that they promised they would do. I’m not actually convinced of the efficacy of the policy, just the foolhardiness of reneging on the policy commitment, having being elected with that policy in the manifesto.
February 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I’m arguing that they ARE doing something that they promised they would do. I’m not actually convinced of the efficacy of the policy, just the foolhardiness of reneging on the policy commitment, having being elected with that policy in the manifesto.
Many times they have. My point is that in this case it is not wise unless they wish to present a gift to Farage.
February 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Many times they have. My point is that in this case it is not wise unless they wish to present a gift to Farage.
Sadly bigots get to vote. If you want to be in power you need more than just the users of BlueSky to support your party. Or you can choose ideological purity with political impotence.
February 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Sadly bigots get to vote. If you want to be in power you need more than just the users of BlueSky to support your party. Or you can choose ideological purity with political impotence.
Please don’t use the c word. It really isn’t pleasant. I’ve tried to be polite in my comments but if I offend you I suggest you block me.
February 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Please don’t use the c word. It really isn’t pleasant. I’ve tried to be polite in my comments but if I offend you I suggest you block me.
Safe routes and a policy of accepting higher levels of migration is good with me.
Sadly that wasn’t the approach proposed by Labour.
Sadly that wasn’t the approach proposed by Labour.
February 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Safe routes and a policy of accepting higher levels of migration is good with me.
Sadly that wasn’t the approach proposed by Labour.
Sadly that wasn’t the approach proposed by Labour.
Loving the Twitter/X vibes!
February 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Loving the Twitter/X vibes!
On point a) you may be right.
On point b) I count the entire electorate as the “ppl they are playing to”. As such there is a diversity of opinion.
Labour were elected to deliver the Borders Bill. You may not like the policy but failure to deliver would help Farage. Political/electoral reality.
On point b) I count the entire electorate as the “ppl they are playing to”. As such there is a diversity of opinion.
Labour were elected to deliver the Borders Bill. You may not like the policy but failure to deliver would help Farage. Political/electoral reality.
February 11, 2025 at 2:15 PM
On point a) you may be right.
On point b) I count the entire electorate as the “ppl they are playing to”. As such there is a diversity of opinion.
Labour were elected to deliver the Borders Bill. You may not like the policy but failure to deliver would help Farage. Political/electoral reality.
On point b) I count the entire electorate as the “ppl they are playing to”. As such there is a diversity of opinion.
Labour were elected to deliver the Borders Bill. You may not like the policy but failure to deliver would help Farage. Political/electoral reality.
Thank you for your candour.
February 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Thank you for your candour.