V. Meccanico
@v-meccanico.bsky.social
European, former UK immigrant, now back to The Continent
EU politics, engineering, games.
Against all strongmen and oligarchs.
It is going to be a tough 4 years, let's stick together!
EU politics, engineering, games.
Against all strongmen and oligarchs.
It is going to be a tough 4 years, let's stick together!
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Like it or not this technology is here to stay and if you don’t use it you’ll fall behind in your industry
November 16, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Like it or not this technology is here to stay and if you don’t use it you’ll fall behind in your industry
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IMO the only cybersecurity measure the US has ever had is its military. No major power would risk an actually destructive cyberattack on the US out of fear of a kinetic response. If it wasn't for that, it wouldn't be super difficult for someone to unravel the entire US economy at this point.
Breaking: The FCC has voted 2-1 along party lines to eliminate cybersecurity requirements for telecom companies that the commission adopted at the end of the Biden administration.
Telecoms had lobbied for the change. Democrats said it would invite another Salt Typhoon.
Story coming shortly.
Telecoms had lobbied for the change. Democrats said it would invite another Salt Typhoon.
Story coming shortly.
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
IMO the only cybersecurity measure the US has ever had is its military. No major power would risk an actually destructive cyberattack on the US out of fear of a kinetic response. If it wasn't for that, it wouldn't be super difficult for someone to unravel the entire US economy at this point.
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ok who did this? ☹️
October 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
ok who did this? ☹️
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Macron remarks are notable- some quotes: "We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."
President Macron: “Europeans, let's wake up!
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”
defenddemocracy.eu/macron-democ...
October 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Macron remarks are notable- some quotes: "We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."
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Esp given assassination of Kirk in US i find Musk's intervention here, calling for dissolution of parliament and a new govt, really scary .
Also UK govt bodies should get the fuck off X.
Also UK govt bodies should get the fuck off X.
September 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Esp given assassination of Kirk in US i find Musk's intervention here, calling for dissolution of parliament and a new govt, really scary .
Also UK govt bodies should get the fuck off X.
Also UK govt bodies should get the fuck off X.
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This is outstanding. God knows what Labour is doing: legitimising the racism that'll be its undoing, losing the coalition which put it in office, trying to secure voters who will never support it, digging its own moral grave.
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Politically acceptable UK racism is rising, even under La...
As I wrote these words last autumn: “We have made progress... even though that progress remains fragile and insufficient”, little did I realise just how ...
observer.co.uk
August 25, 2025 at 7:54 AM
This is outstanding. God knows what Labour is doing: legitimising the racism that'll be its undoing, losing the coalition which put it in office, trying to secure voters who will never support it, digging its own moral grave.
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
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Letter of the day (in the Times)
August 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Letter of the day (in the Times)
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So we can’t use any public bathrooms without fear of harassment.
We can’t play sports.
We can’t serve in the military.
We cant have jobs where we might make someone uncomfortable.
We’re not even allowed to be mentioned by swaths of organizations.
But sure. No discrimination to be seen here.
We can’t play sports.
We can’t serve in the military.
We cant have jobs where we might make someone uncomfortable.
We’re not even allowed to be mentioned by swaths of organizations.
But sure. No discrimination to be seen here.
August 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
So we can’t use any public bathrooms without fear of harassment.
We can’t play sports.
We can’t serve in the military.
We cant have jobs where we might make someone uncomfortable.
We’re not even allowed to be mentioned by swaths of organizations.
But sure. No discrimination to be seen here.
We can’t play sports.
We can’t serve in the military.
We cant have jobs where we might make someone uncomfortable.
We’re not even allowed to be mentioned by swaths of organizations.
But sure. No discrimination to be seen here.
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Definitely worth reading in full.
July 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Definitely worth reading in full.
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Happy "Whatever It Takes" Day to those who celebrate!
(contribute to GDP, store link in bio)
(contribute to GDP, store link in bio)
July 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Happy "Whatever It Takes" Day to those who celebrate!
(contribute to GDP, store link in bio)
(contribute to GDP, store link in bio)
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Silicon Valley’s alliance with Donald Trump was a mask off moment and showed the world we can’t depend on US tech companies.
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
Getting off US tech: a guide
I’m in the process of dropping US tech services. Here’s how I did it, and options you should consider.
www.disconnect.blog
July 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Silicon Valley’s alliance with Donald Trump was a mask off moment and showed the world we can’t depend on US tech companies.
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
For the past few months, I’ve been trying to get off US tech and I put together a guide so you find alternatives too. I hope you find it helpful!
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Je weniger Google, desto besser!
July 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Je weniger Google, desto besser!
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Macron: "He's a very clever cat"
Merci monsieur le président x
Merci monsieur le président x
July 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Macron: "He's a very clever cat"
Merci monsieur le président x
Merci monsieur le président x
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Labour's attacks on the trans and non-binary community, even before the SC ruling, show comms led policy. Despite the amount of coverage which the subject gets in the media, it is a very low voter priority, with only about 1% saying it would influence their vote. 13/
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/public-...
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/public-...
Public increasingly see politicians as stoking culture wars, study finds
At the same time, one in seven people now identify as "anti-woke"
www.kcl.ac.uk
July 4, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Labour's attacks on the trans and non-binary community, even before the SC ruling, show comms led policy. Despite the amount of coverage which the subject gets in the media, it is a very low voter priority, with only about 1% saying it would influence their vote. 13/
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/public-...
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/public-...
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The big issue, speaking as someone whose focus is on human rights and social justice policy, is that the last twelve months has seen, in practice, some of the most direct, practical, attacks on marginalised groups we have seen for years. Most of these in an attempt to appeal to Reform voters. 5/
July 4, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The big issue, speaking as someone whose focus is on human rights and social justice policy, is that the last twelve months has seen, in practice, some of the most direct, practical, attacks on marginalised groups we have seen for years. Most of these in an attempt to appeal to Reform voters. 5/
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Under intense pressure on budgets and the need for security spending, the EU, individually and collectively, must resist this trend in their own aid budgets.
Aid’s always the hardest part of a budget because the recipients aren’t represented in the decision-making, but it’s crucial for all sides.
Aid’s always the hardest part of a budget because the recipients aren’t represented in the decision-making, but it’s crucial for all sides.
July 2, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Under intense pressure on budgets and the need for security spending, the EU, individually and collectively, must resist this trend in their own aid budgets.
Aid’s always the hardest part of a budget because the recipients aren’t represented in the decision-making, but it’s crucial for all sides.
Aid’s always the hardest part of a budget because the recipients aren’t represented in the decision-making, but it’s crucial for all sides.
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Disability benefit cuts violate human rights even with concessions, MPs warned ahead of vote
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Disability benefit cuts violate human rights even with concessions, MPs warned
MPs are being urged to reject the government's disability benefit cuts ahead of a vote on Tuesday (1 July).
www.bigissue.com
July 1, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Disability benefit cuts violate human rights even with concessions, MPs warned ahead of vote
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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Revised UK welfare reforms to push 150,000 into poverty
Are Labour MPs seriously going to vote this through?
www.ft.com/content/de5e...
Are Labour MPs seriously going to vote this through?
www.ft.com/content/de5e...
Revised UK welfare reforms to push 150,000 into poverty
Ministers brace for rebellion even after watering down key measures
www.ft.com
June 30, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Revised UK welfare reforms to push 150,000 into poverty
Are Labour MPs seriously going to vote this through?
www.ft.com/content/de5e...
Are Labour MPs seriously going to vote this through?
www.ft.com/content/de5e...
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Disability Labour - the Labour Party’s official disabled person’s affiliate organisation - has issued a statement that the government’s concessions are insufficient and is calling on all MPs to vote against the benefits Bill on Tuesday
June 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Disability Labour - the Labour Party’s official disabled person’s affiliate organisation - has issued a statement that the government’s concessions are insufficient and is calling on all MPs to vote against the benefits Bill on Tuesday
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Thank you Kim Johnson 👏
June 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Thank you Kim Johnson 👏
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Jeff Bezos cowardly kissing the ring also destroyed my relationship with Amazon
But oddly enough, it made me discover that at least in France, many other stores provide excellent service and are often less expensive than Amazon
Good riddance then!
But oddly enough, it made me discover that at least in France, many other stores provide excellent service and are often less expensive than Amazon
Good riddance then!
June 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Jeff Bezos cowardly kissing the ring also destroyed my relationship with Amazon
But oddly enough, it made me discover that at least in France, many other stores provide excellent service and are often less expensive than Amazon
Good riddance then!
But oddly enough, it made me discover that at least in France, many other stores provide excellent service and are often less expensive than Amazon
Good riddance then!