Zoroastrian
@zoroastrian.bsky.social
X-odus under way. So much wrong in this world, I don't know where to start.
Scatter brained antifa, anti brexiturd, anti genocide, anti climate change denial, you know the drill, fire hose of BS out there. Bit of science, economics, and fun. #FBPE
Scatter brained antifa, anti brexiturd, anti genocide, anti climate change denial, you know the drill, fire hose of BS out there. Bit of science, economics, and fun. #FBPE
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Have to say.. very tired of this now. We all know Brexit is a shitshow. Nothing is better. No one is happier.
No one who really cared about our country or understood how anything actually worked would do this and then stand around scratching their heads at the mess.
No one who really cared about our country or understood how anything actually worked would do this and then stand around scratching their heads at the mess.
Very amusing to watch Reform complain about all the things wrong with the UK - every one caused by Brexit - without actually mentioning Brexit, as if they happened by magic.
November 8, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Have to say.. very tired of this now. We all know Brexit is a shitshow. Nothing is better. No one is happier.
No one who really cared about our country or understood how anything actually worked would do this and then stand around scratching their heads at the mess.
No one who really cared about our country or understood how anything actually worked would do this and then stand around scratching their heads at the mess.
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If NHS trusts hadn’t had to pay more than £1.8 billion in *interest charges* to private companies, that money could have paid for the starting salaries of over 50,000 NHS doctors 😮🚨
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 AM
If NHS trusts hadn’t had to pay more than £1.8 billion in *interest charges* to private companies, that money could have paid for the starting salaries of over 50,000 NHS doctors 😮🚨
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Shirley you can’t be serious!
I regret to say, I am.
Model support for another Caribbean system is growing in the 10 day range.
Something to watch as water temps are still plenty hot to support a storm.
Pictured is the Euro chance of tropical development which is near 70%. Hopefully it’s weak.
I regret to say, I am.
Model support for another Caribbean system is growing in the 10 day range.
Something to watch as water temps are still plenty hot to support a storm.
Pictured is the Euro chance of tropical development which is near 70%. Hopefully it’s weak.
November 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Shirley you can’t be serious!
I regret to say, I am.
Model support for another Caribbean system is growing in the 10 day range.
Something to watch as water temps are still plenty hot to support a storm.
Pictured is the Euro chance of tropical development which is near 70%. Hopefully it’s weak.
I regret to say, I am.
Model support for another Caribbean system is growing in the 10 day range.
Something to watch as water temps are still plenty hot to support a storm.
Pictured is the Euro chance of tropical development which is near 70%. Hopefully it’s weak.
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“‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat *** Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.”
‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
www.politico.com
October 14, 2025 at 7:43 PM
“‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat *** Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.”
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You are gonna see rumors of Caribbean storms so let’s discuss. Believe me the last thing I want to talk about - when we are so late in the season and we can taste the finish line - is tropical development. But alas I must.
The signal is pretty robust, BUT it’s far off in the future, about 10 days 1/
The signal is pretty robust, BUT it’s far off in the future, about 10 days 1/
October 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
You are gonna see rumors of Caribbean storms so let’s discuss. Believe me the last thing I want to talk about - when we are so late in the season and we can taste the finish line - is tropical development. But alas I must.
The signal is pretty robust, BUT it’s far off in the future, about 10 days 1/
The signal is pretty robust, BUT it’s far off in the future, about 10 days 1/
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This is just over 66p per defendant! Lower than legal aid rates. A bargain; it’s an excellent read. I won’t spoiler it but the last bit is extremely sinister and you probably won’t have guessed how. The book as a whole left me thinking about truth, and how it is rationed in the courtroom.
What’s that, you say?
You enjoy critically acclaimed gritty, authentic crime and legal thrillers?
You enjoy reading such thrillers on an electronic medium, such as e-book?
You enjoy ridonculous bargains?
#TheCutThroatTrial is a crazy £1.99 today.
Go nuts.
www.amazon.co.uk/Cut-Throat-T...
You enjoy critically acclaimed gritty, authentic crime and legal thrillers?
You enjoy reading such thrillers on an electronic medium, such as e-book?
You enjoy ridonculous bargains?
#TheCutThroatTrial is a crazy £1.99 today.
Go nuts.
www.amazon.co.uk/Cut-Throat-T...
October 14, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This is just over 66p per defendant! Lower than legal aid rates. A bargain; it’s an excellent read. I won’t spoiler it but the last bit is extremely sinister and you probably won’t have guessed how. The book as a whole left me thinking about truth, and how it is rationed in the courtroom.
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Pop-up livestream this morning (8:15am PT) to discuss ongoing major SoCal storm & rare Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for Los Angeles. Will also discuss impending flash flood/debris flow risk in recent fire burn areas & have live radar tour. #CAwx
10/14/25 pop-up live session: SoCal/Los Angeles severe thunderstorms & flash flood risk - YouTube
The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain on various topics related to extreme #weather and...
www.youtube.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Pop-up livestream this morning (8:15am PT) to discuss ongoing major SoCal storm & rare Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for Los Angeles. Will also discuss impending flash flood/debris flow risk in recent fire burn areas & have live radar tour. #CAwx
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Your 'doom quote' for today:
"In a relatively short time, disasters could strike around the world, overwhelming our attempts to prepare for and response to climate change."
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/633968...
"In a relatively short time, disasters could strike around the world, overwhelming our attempts to prepare for and response to climate change."
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/633968...
How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates: 9780593081853 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • In this urgent, authoritative book, Bill Gates sets out a wide-ranging, practical—and accessible—plan for how the world can get to zero greenhouse...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Your 'doom quote' for today:
"In a relatively short time, disasters could strike around the world, overwhelming our attempts to prepare for and response to climate change."
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/633968...
"In a relatively short time, disasters could strike around the world, overwhelming our attempts to prepare for and response to climate change."
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/633968...
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"Are we going to abandon people whenever the rightwing press demands it?"
October 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"Are we going to abandon people whenever the rightwing press demands it?"
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A common criticism of global warming is: “It’s only a few degrees”.
It may not sound like much but consider this…
Compare Earth’s escalating warmth to your body’s fever.
Now all of a sudden a few degrees is the difference between life and death!
Follow along for more… 1/
It may not sound like much but consider this…
Compare Earth’s escalating warmth to your body’s fever.
Now all of a sudden a few degrees is the difference between life and death!
Follow along for more… 1/
October 13, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A common criticism of global warming is: “It’s only a few degrees”.
It may not sound like much but consider this…
Compare Earth’s escalating warmth to your body’s fever.
Now all of a sudden a few degrees is the difference between life and death!
Follow along for more… 1/
It may not sound like much but consider this…
Compare Earth’s escalating warmth to your body’s fever.
Now all of a sudden a few degrees is the difference between life and death!
Follow along for more… 1/
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‘Is the UK complicit in genocide?’
As the humanitarian pause in Gaza gets underway could our government be held responsible for not doing more to end the war and if so, how?
Join me on ‘Long Story Short’ @MiddleEastEye. Subscribe to its YouTube Channel & turn on your notification bell on now.
As the humanitarian pause in Gaza gets underway could our government be held responsible for not doing more to end the war and if so, how?
Join me on ‘Long Story Short’ @MiddleEastEye. Subscribe to its YouTube Channel & turn on your notification bell on now.
October 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
‘Is the UK complicit in genocide?’
As the humanitarian pause in Gaza gets underway could our government be held responsible for not doing more to end the war and if so, how?
Join me on ‘Long Story Short’ @MiddleEastEye. Subscribe to its YouTube Channel & turn on your notification bell on now.
As the humanitarian pause in Gaza gets underway could our government be held responsible for not doing more to end the war and if so, how?
Join me on ‘Long Story Short’ @MiddleEastEye. Subscribe to its YouTube Channel & turn on your notification bell on now.
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Pirate Wires—founded by Peter Thiel protege Mike Solana (with an investment from Thiel— whines that Wikipedia calls Trump an “authoritarian.” 10/10/25 … 1/ www.piratewires.com/p/wikipedia-...
Wikipedia Declares Trump an Authoritarian
a single editor repeatedly inserted the same "authoritarian" framing into multiple wikipedia articles, creating an illusion
www.piratewires.com
October 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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“Scoop: Heritage Foundation plans to ‘identify and target’ Wikipedia editors ***
The conservative think tank told prospective donors that the project was part of its work to combat [alleged] antisemitism” 1/7/25 … 1/ forward.com/news/686797/...
The conservative think tank told prospective donors that the project was part of its work to combat [alleged] antisemitism” 1/7/25 … 1/ forward.com/news/686797/...
Scoop: Heritage Foundation plans to ‘identify and target’ Wikipedia editors
The conservative think tank told prospective donors that the project was part of its work to combat antisemitism.
forward.com
October 12, 2025 at 9:19 PM
“Scoop: Heritage Foundation plans to ‘identify and target’ Wikipedia editors ***
The conservative think tank told prospective donors that the project was part of its work to combat [alleged] antisemitism” 1/7/25 … 1/ forward.com/news/686797/...
The conservative think tank told prospective donors that the project was part of its work to combat [alleged] antisemitism” 1/7/25 … 1/ forward.com/news/686797/...
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11/11
If the West once dreamed of abolishing loss, the challenge now is to learn how to live with it.
Succeeding in this, Reckwitz concludes, would not be a failure, but a true step toward civilizational maturity.
Andreas Reckwitz, The New York Times
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/o...
If the West once dreamed of abolishing loss, the challenge now is to learn how to live with it.
Succeeding in this, Reckwitz concludes, would not be a failure, but a true step toward civilizational maturity.
Andreas Reckwitz, The New York Times
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/o...
Opinion | The West Is Lost
www.nytimes.com
October 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
11/11
If the West once dreamed of abolishing loss, the challenge now is to learn how to live with it.
Succeeding in this, Reckwitz concludes, would not be a failure, but a true step toward civilizational maturity.
Andreas Reckwitz, The New York Times
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/o...
If the West once dreamed of abolishing loss, the challenge now is to learn how to live with it.
Succeeding in this, Reckwitz concludes, would not be a failure, but a true step toward civilizational maturity.
Andreas Reckwitz, The New York Times
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/o...
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Some really insightful reading 👇
1/11
😔 THE WEST IS LOST 😔
A new essay argues the West's foundational belief in perpetual progress is collapsing. It is being replaced by a pervasive, multi-faceted experience of loss that is reshaping our politics and our future.
By sociologist Andreas Reckwitz for the NYT
#Philosophy #Politics
😔 THE WEST IS LOST 😔
A new essay argues the West's foundational belief in perpetual progress is collapsing. It is being replaced by a pervasive, multi-faceted experience of loss that is reshaping our politics and our future.
By sociologist Andreas Reckwitz for the NYT
#Philosophy #Politics
October 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Some really insightful reading 👇
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Antarctica may have passed a climate tipping point of no return, scientists are warning, with mounting evidence that a sudden slump in sea ice formation since 2016 is linked to human-induced ocean warming.
Antarctica may have crossed a tipping point that leads to rising seas
Scientists are beginning to understand the sudden loss of sea ice in Antarctica – and there is growing evidence that it represents a permanent shift with potentially catastrophic consequences
www.newscientist.com
October 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Antarctica may have passed a climate tipping point of no return, scientists are warning, with mounting evidence that a sudden slump in sea ice formation since 2016 is linked to human-induced ocean warming.
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The man who bribed Gill - Oleh Voloshyn - is part of a much wider network of pro-Russian actors.
He worked with this guy, an FSB agent, who I've been fascinated by for years,
My investigation for @thenerve.news shows how Gill was a pawn in a Kremlin operation that spanned both Europe & US
2/
He worked with this guy, an FSB agent, who I've been fascinated by for years,
My investigation for @thenerve.news shows how Gill was a pawn in a Kremlin operation that spanned both Europe & US
2/
October 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The man who bribed Gill - Oleh Voloshyn - is part of a much wider network of pro-Russian actors.
He worked with this guy, an FSB agent, who I've been fascinated by for years,
My investigation for @thenerve.news shows how Gill was a pawn in a Kremlin operation that spanned both Europe & US
2/
He worked with this guy, an FSB agent, who I've been fascinated by for years,
My investigation for @thenerve.news shows how Gill was a pawn in a Kremlin operation that spanned both Europe & US
2/
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NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
October 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
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The Northern Hemisphere used to radiate more heat to space than it absorbed from the sun, but this changed over the past 20 years.
More later today on Climate Chat:
www.patreon.com/posts/northe...
More later today on Climate Chat:
www.patreon.com/posts/northe...
Northern/Southern Hemisphere Warming Asymmetry | Leon Simons
Get more from Leon Simons on Patreon
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October 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The Northern Hemisphere used to radiate more heat to space than it absorbed from the sun, but this changed over the past 20 years.
More later today on Climate Chat:
www.patreon.com/posts/northe...
More later today on Climate Chat:
www.patreon.com/posts/northe...
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Are Labour really going to try and tie current economic damage (and hence the need for further tax rises) to Farage and to Brexit, whilst at the same time insisting that persevering with Brexit is the right thing to do?
That feels like gaslighting of the very highest order.
That feels like gaslighting of the very highest order.
October 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Are Labour really going to try and tie current economic damage (and hence the need for further tax rises) to Farage and to Brexit, whilst at the same time insisting that persevering with Brexit is the right thing to do?
That feels like gaslighting of the very highest order.
That feels like gaslighting of the very highest order.
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Quite a bloody cheek, this, given the UK has the most hostile regime towards healthcare for young trans people and their families in the world (www.gov.uk/government/s...).
October 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Quite a bloody cheek, this, given the UK has the most hostile regime towards healthcare for young trans people and their families in the world (www.gov.uk/government/s...).
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The least surprising news ever. But also thank you to @robevansgdn.bsky.social & @direthoughts.com for shining a light on how two Silicon Valley lobbyists have joined forces to advance their billionaire-funded techno-accelerationist agenda into the heart of UK govt.
Tony Blair and Nick Clegg hosted dinner giving tech bosses access to UK minister
Tony Blair and Nick Clegg hosted dinner giving tech bosses access to UK minister
Exclusive: Six tech leaders dined with investment minister, documents reveal, underlining growing influence of ex-PM’s consultancy
Tony Blair and Nick Clegg hosted a private dinner earlier this year at which a select group of technology entrepreneurs were given access to a key minister, official documents have revealed.
The former prime minister, who is a champion of the tech industry, held the dinner in an upmarket London hotel in his capacity as the head of the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) political consultancy. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The least surprising news ever. But also thank you to @robevansgdn.bsky.social & @direthoughts.com for shining a light on how two Silicon Valley lobbyists have joined forces to advance their billionaire-funded techno-accelerationist agenda into the heart of UK govt.
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Rest in peace Diane x
October 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Rest in peace Diane x
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Pirate Wires—founded by Peter Thiel protege Mike Solana (with an investment from Thiel— whines that Wikipedia calls Trump an “authoritarian.” 10/10/25 … 1/ www.piratewires.com/p/wikipedia-...
Wikipedia Declares Trump an Authoritarian
a single editor repeatedly inserted the same "authoritarian" framing into multiple wikipedia articles, creating an illusion
www.piratewires.com
October 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Pirate Wires—founded by Peter Thiel protege Mike Solana (with an investment from Thiel— whines that Wikipedia calls Trump an “authoritarian.” 10/10/25 … 1/ www.piratewires.com/p/wikipedia-...
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“This Week in Democracy – Week 38: Bombing Boats, Deploying Troops, Targeting Democrats”
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
This Week in Democracy – Week 38: Bombing Boats, Deploying Troops, Targeting Democrats
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
zeteo.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:41 AM
“This Week in Democracy – Week 38: Bombing Boats, Deploying Troops, Targeting Democrats”
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.
Another week of Zeteo's project to document the ongoing growth of authoritarianism in Trump's second term.