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il Cane Saggio

@bardolino.bsky.social

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Resides Italy and UK; critical thinker, seeker of objective truth, hates hate; pragmatic joiner; PhD (Sociology/Criminology); FT lecturer, campus & DL in UK University; member EM, LMFE; valet and chauffeur to wonderful border collie, both male.

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LaindonFeminist: 10 Year Keir @viviane49.bsky.social · 11h

A useful reminder that everything isn’t quite as doom and gloom as some politicians and parts of the media might have you believe.

So, around two thirds of the government’s Manifesto pledges have either already been achieved or are on the way to being achieved.

www.joe.co.uk/politics/lab...

Labour has already delivered or making progress towards two-thirds of its manifesto pledges

The Labour government has already delivered or is making progress towards around two thirds of its manifesto pledges, after just over a year in power.

www.joe.co.uk

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il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 10h

I'm not sure I have the privilege of being included in his circle of friends, but as his chauffeur and valet, he is definitely the best boss I have ever worked for.

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il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 12h

Aaaand.....nothing will happen.

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il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 12h

I have to give 3 different pills a day. My technique is a small piece of grated cheese wrapped around it, then once it's in the mouth clamp my hand around his jaw til he swallows.... then hold some more because he may hide it in the side of his mouth and drop it when I'm not looking!!

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il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 12h

Watch Meloni give Starmer that 'WTF are we doing here look' as he walked back from the podium.

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il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 13h

Good news. America is not quite like North Korea yet then. There is hope!

il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, sorry that is what I meant. To encourage the few who are "trapped", to cross the aisle, they must be given a way to help them deal with the inevitable 'betrayal' accusations. Encouraging them to clean their conscience by acting for the American people instead of Tr*mp may help?

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il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 1d

Brilliant, well done guys.

il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 1d

Half of south Brooklyn is ethnic Russian. Perhaps Tr*mp will help his buddy Putin by getting ICE to round up all those of military age?

il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 1d

The problem is US policing is not independent from political control and influence. The Mayor of a city or township sets the tone and direction, rather than an independent Chief of Police. So whereas I like Mamdani, what if someone like Noem or Patel became Mayor and demanded unethical behaviour?

il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 1d

In the UK, MPs moving across to the opposing party mid-term is not uncommon. The term used however is derogatory. We call it a 'defection'. I suggest the Republicans should be asked to engage in 'conscience cleansing', and target those known to be uncomfortable with selling out the American people

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Phil Myers @philmyers53.bsky.social · 1d

I'm sick of seeing " I voted Labour, never again "
You were smart enough to see the damage caused by the Tories over the past 14 years
And yet you think everything will be fixed in a year?
And what's the alternative, Green?
The harsh reality is that some need to grow up!

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il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 2d

I have no idea if it is true, but we do know that Farage is a Tr*mp worshipper and it is likely he has created a cult-like organisation, much like MAGA where loyalty to the inner circle far outweighs public service and ethics. This story fits that narrative.

il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 3d

They also seem to feel invulnerable to any personal liability. That is what needs to change. Each one is individually breaking the law when they assault and kidnap citizens and the local police need to protect their communities by investigating the assaults as crimes and arresting those responsible.

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il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 4d

Depends where you go. Some areas in the North are quite pro-Tr*mp. So if you are going to a place where there is a strong leaning towards Lega or Fratelli d'Italia, I'd wear a MAGA hat!

il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 4d

"Our country is very divided now, in a dangerous way"

il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 6d

They are both good candidates in my view. I think Phillipson is doing a good job as Education Secretary, and that's a full time job. That will be my main consideration.

il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 6d

fullfact.org/government-t...

Government Tracker – Full Fact

Full Fact is monitoring the government’s delivery on its promises

fullfact.org

il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 7d

And that's the problem. Without even being anywhere near power, Farage and Badenoch, by their mere presence in UK politics will make EU leaders very wary of engaging in any talk about joining the EU again.

il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 7d

Badenoch deliberately amplifying the lie.

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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 7d

This is important to know and understand.

Jenrick is lying. Again.

The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 7d

This is a lie.

There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.

But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.

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il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 9d

I would like to think there's room for Farage on that spaceship. If all seems a bit 'one step forward, two steps back' at the moment. Decency reigned in America for a while then Tr*mp somehow got back and he's worse than he ever was. 2024 in UK gave hope of a better future but polling looks bleak.

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il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 9d

Perhaps, like Kash Patel in the US administration, it is a case of overcompensating for her lack of whiteness? I always felt Braverman and Priti Patel believed they had to do the same to 'fit in' with those on their chosen political journey.

il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 9d

I checked the article carefully and I saw no quote from Mahmood saying it was aimed at the Gaza protestors. The Guardian implied that, but it could just as easily be focusing on the far right thugs protecting outside hotels where asylum seekers are in refuge?

il Cane Saggio @bardolino.bsky.social · 9d

We have to keep our backs firmly against the rightward movement of that Overton Window.