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I'll be honest I'm most disappointed in the independent media channels, who have mostly stayed quite on any inadequacy/shortfalls that come from the democrat side which I have never really understood as to me that just creating a cult like mentality for the left
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People didn't give Labour their vote, because they liked Starmer. They were simply desperate to see off the Tories. But there was an expectation of 'grown-ups back in charge'.
What we've actually experienced, is a man catastrophically bad at *all* aspects of politics.
It's astonishing.
What we've actually experienced, is a man catastrophically bad at *all* aspects of politics.
It's astonishing.
November 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
People didn't give Labour their vote, because they liked Starmer. They were simply desperate to see off the Tories. But there was an expectation of 'grown-ups back in charge'.
What we've actually experienced, is a man catastrophically bad at *all* aspects of politics.
It's astonishing.
What we've actually experienced, is a man catastrophically bad at *all* aspects of politics.
It's astonishing.
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All PMs are flawed but I think if you have no coherent vision, no ability to make decisions quickly, no humour or charisma when addressing the public, no strong roots in your party, no talent for charming MPs and no control over your own office, then you are unlikely to be able to turn it around
November 13, 2025 at 10:32 AM
All PMs are flawed but I think if you have no coherent vision, no ability to make decisions quickly, no humour or charisma when addressing the public, no strong roots in your party, no talent for charming MPs and no control over your own office, then you are unlikely to be able to turn it around
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Dick Durbin suffers from a terminal case of Senate Brain, in which the big prize is a handshake deal with your distinguished colleagues where they'll allow you to hold a meaningless vote that you can then point to with pride to your constituents as they go broke from crushing medical bills.
Durbin said critics of his vote “need to understand how the Senate works”
November 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Dick Durbin suffers from a terminal case of Senate Brain, in which the big prize is a handshake deal with your distinguished colleagues where they'll allow you to hold a meaningless vote that you can then point to with pride to your constituents as they go broke from crushing medical bills.
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The surrender caucus secured yes votes from Democrats who aren't facing re-election this cycle, but four of them have Democratic governors who can pick their replacement.
If you live in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maine or Virginia this is an easy and effective way to make your anger clear.
If you live in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maine or Virginia this is an easy and effective way to make your anger clear.
Yup, and the damage isn’t so much in the story as in the proof of weakness. Trump now knows he has new torture tools to make Dems do what he wants. It’s why at least one of the 7 capitulators oughta be run out of office now, mid session. Get that number down to 6. www.offmessage.net/p/16-thought...
November 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
The surrender caucus secured yes votes from Democrats who aren't facing re-election this cycle, but four of them have Democratic governors who can pick their replacement.
If you live in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maine or Virginia this is an easy and effective way to make your anger clear.
If you live in Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maine or Virginia this is an easy and effective way to make your anger clear.
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MSNBC reported Schumer's office felt that the longer that shutdown went on, the more likely it was that people would start to blame the Dems.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
November 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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According to the Media it 'seems' like Immigrants and Disabled People are the enemy and billionaires are your best friend.
You'd be much better off reading, watching and listening to nothing.
You'd be much better off reading, watching and listening to nothing.
November 7, 2025 at 10:39 PM
According to the Media it 'seems' like Immigrants and Disabled People are the enemy and billionaires are your best friend.
You'd be much better off reading, watching and listening to nothing.
You'd be much better off reading, watching and listening to nothing.
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This week's column is on Billionaire Brain: the condition which seems to prevent extremely rich people from perceiving the utterly bleeding obvious.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I wish we could ignore Bill Gates on the climate crisis. But he’s a billionaire, so we can’t | George Monbiot
Money talks – and his essay denouncing ‘near-term emissions goals’ at Cop30 mostly argues the case for letting the ultra-rich off the hook
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
This week's column is on Billionaire Brain: the condition which seems to prevent extremely rich people from perceiving the utterly bleeding obvious.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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There now follows a Party Political Broadcast by the Count Binface Party.
November 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
There now follows a Party Political Broadcast by the Count Binface Party.
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Disabled children are having to wait for nearly four months to receive benefit payments due to government delays, with hardly any applications being processed on time according to the latest figures.
By me, for the Big Issue: www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
By me, for the Big Issue: www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
Disabled children left waiting months for benefits due to DWP delays
Single mother Maryam had to wait three months to get child disability allowance for her seven-year-old daughter, who has kidney cancer.
www.bigissue.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Disabled children are having to wait for nearly four months to receive benefit payments due to government delays, with hardly any applications being processed on time according to the latest figures.
By me, for the Big Issue: www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
By me, for the Big Issue: www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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“Our study shows Autism charities portray autistic people as a problem—helpless and a burden –In contrast, charities represent themselves as the solution to this problem” theconversation.com/autism-c...
Autism charities portray autistic people as helpless and a burden – our research shows why it matters
New research finds that the language and imagery used by autism charities often reinforce stigma instead of challenging it.
theconversation.com
October 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“Our study shows Autism charities portray autistic people as a problem—helpless and a burden –In contrast, charities represent themselves as the solution to this problem” theconversation.com/autism-c...
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Spot on by @ellabaron.bsky.social.
Populists are denying the climate crisis, while it unfolds right in front of our eyes.
Their denial is dangerous.
Populists are denying the climate crisis, while it unfolds right in front of our eyes.
Their denial is dangerous.
October 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Spot on by @ellabaron.bsky.social.
Populists are denying the climate crisis, while it unfolds right in front of our eyes.
Their denial is dangerous.
Populists are denying the climate crisis, while it unfolds right in front of our eyes.
Their denial is dangerous.
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📊 Immigration is so often in the media. But did you know that our latest research found that only 26% of people view the issue as one of the top three issues facing their local communities?
Read our brand new report below! ⬇️
https://www.bestforbritain.org/the_uks_biggest_challenges
Read our brand new report below! ⬇️
https://www.bestforbritain.org/the_uks_biggest_challenges
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM
📊 Immigration is so often in the media. But did you know that our latest research found that only 26% of people view the issue as one of the top three issues facing their local communities?
Read our brand new report below! ⬇️
https://www.bestforbritain.org/the_uks_biggest_challenges
Read our brand new report below! ⬇️
https://www.bestforbritain.org/the_uks_biggest_challenges
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Oh yes we will...my #cartoon from the latest @fbunational.bsky.social #firefighter magazine. #keirstarmer #austerity #publicsafety #politics
October 28, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Oh yes we will...my #cartoon from the latest @fbunational.bsky.social #firefighter magazine. #keirstarmer #austerity #publicsafety #politics
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'He’s just a filler, filler knight,
And no one's gonna save you
From the racists on the right…’
And no one's gonna save you
From the racists on the right…’
October 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
'He’s just a filler, filler knight,
And no one's gonna save you
From the racists on the right…’
And no one's gonna save you
From the racists on the right…’
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Hey @billgates.bsky.social: When Megyn Kelly's crew is coming to your defense, maybe rethink your choices?
www.megynkelly.com/2025/10/29/b...
www.megynkelly.com/2025/10/29/b...
Bill Gates Under Fire After Stunning Memo Outlining ‘Tough Truths’ About Climate Change
Bill Gates is doing a major about face on one of the left’s favorite pet issues. In a stunning memo published Tuesday, the billionaire founder of Microsoft dropped what he called “tough truths” about ...
www.megynkelly.com
October 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Hey @billgates.bsky.social: When Megyn Kelly's crew is coming to your defense, maybe rethink your choices?
www.megynkelly.com/2025/10/29/b...
www.megynkelly.com/2025/10/29/b...
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Can we stop self diagnosing Elon Musk with Autism?
The man is a psychopath and that is nothing to do with Autism.
The man is a psychopath and that is nothing to do with Autism.
October 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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NEWS! Future Gaza peace plans to be placed directly into the shredder newsthump.com/2025/10/29/f...
Future Gaza peace plans to be placed directly into the shredder
Israel and Hamas have decided to speed up negotiations between the two sides by agreeing to put any future peace plans directly into the shredder. It comes after air strikes were carried out in Ga…
newsthump.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM
NEWS! Future Gaza peace plans to be placed directly into the shredder newsthump.com/2025/10/29/f...
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Farage: epic grifter
October 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Farage: epic grifter
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Scottish and UK governments locked in dispute over £26m cost of Donald Trump and JD Vance visits
Scottish and UK governments locked in dispute over £26m cost of Donald Trump and JD Vance visits
The Scottish and UK governments are locked in a dispute over who should foot the £26m bill for Donald Trump and JD Vance's recent visits to Scotland.
news.sky.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Scottish and UK governments locked in dispute over £26m cost of Donald Trump and JD Vance visits
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When disaster strikes, the stores often aren't open. We asked emergency preparedness experts for the essential gear in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else. www.wired.com/story/emerge...
What Should Be in Your Bug-Out Bag, When the Disaster Comes?
When disaster strikes, the stores often aren't open. We asked emergency preparedness experts for the essential gear in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else.
www.wired.com
October 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
When disaster strikes, the stores often aren't open. We asked emergency preparedness experts for the essential gear in case of wildfires, earthquakes, and lord knows what else. www.wired.com/story/emerge...
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“.. Mattel Inc., one of the world’s biggest toymakers, on Tuesday laid bare the impact of trade levies on its business. .. Retailers have delayed holiday orders because of the uncertainty ..”
@opinion.bloomberg.com $MAT
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October 22, 2025 at 11:21 AM
“.. Mattel Inc., one of the world’s biggest toymakers, on Tuesday laid bare the impact of trade levies on its business. .. Retailers have delayed holiday orders because of the uncertainty ..”
@opinion.bloomberg.com $MAT
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
@opinion.bloomberg.com $MAT
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
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"Nigel Farage’s party vowed to repay any money that might be owed to the taxman after an investigation by The Times into its finances."
Like they are doing the country a solid by paying the tax they *actually* owe. ~AA
www.thetimes.com/article/fca4...
Like they are doing the country a solid by paying the tax they *actually* owe. ~AA
www.thetimes.com/article/fca4...
Reform reviews whether it underpaid VAT after Times investigation
Nigel Farage’s party could face fines as documents indicate it failed to notify HMRC that it was required to pay extra tax
www.thetimes.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:56 AM
"Nigel Farage’s party vowed to repay any money that might be owed to the taxman after an investigation by The Times into its finances."
Like they are doing the country a solid by paying the tax they *actually* owe. ~AA
www.thetimes.com/article/fca4...
Like they are doing the country a solid by paying the tax they *actually* owe. ~AA
www.thetimes.com/article/fca4...
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Not to mention the recent case of an AI counsellor telling a recovering meth addict to take a little hit "as a treat". 😱
futurism.com/therapy-chat...
futurism.com/therapy-chat...
Therapy Chatbot Tells Recovering Addict to Have a Little Meth as a Treat
OpenAI's large language model GPT-4o told a user who identified themself to it as a former addict named Pedro to indulge in a little meth.
futurism.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Not to mention the recent case of an AI counsellor telling a recovering meth addict to take a little hit "as a treat". 😱
futurism.com/therapy-chat...
futurism.com/therapy-chat...
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This will require a pilot programme. So, can we start with AI counselling this guy on a daily basis until it determines either that he is no longer a complete sociopath or to commit him?
October 21, 2025 at 8:10 AM
This will require a pilot programme. So, can we start with AI counselling this guy on a daily basis until it determines either that he is no longer a complete sociopath or to commit him?