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Paul Downes @callmedownsie.bsky.social · 59m

Sometime very soon, American jails are going to be housing hundreds, if not thousands, of former ICE employees and contractors.

You can take that to the bank.

#ICE

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 1h

Also: if you work for ICE, even if you’re not one of the ones arresting citizens or tackling 15-year-olds or zip-tying kids together and segregating them by race, you’re part of the mechanism making it happen, and you should suffer long-term social and post-regime-change consequences.

Ari Cohn @aricohn.com · 2h

Some weirdo on Twitter has been absolutely melting down for like 36 straight hours because I posted:

When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 9h

Echoes of a very dark past.

From the Chicago Sun Times: chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

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Paul Downes @callmedownsie.bsky.social · 1h

N O - O N E W I L L R E S P E C T T H E U S A U N T I L
T H E U S A G E T S R I D O F T H E T R U M P S T E R.

F A C T.

G E T I T D O N E.

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energy9086.bsky.social @energy9086.bsky.social · 5h

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Paul Downes @callmedownsie.bsky.social · 1h

Some good news to brighten up your day.

There is still a massive pedo at large across The Pond, however.

Someone please make a bright day even brighter.

news.sky.com/story/lostpr...

Paedophile Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins dies after attack in prison

The 48-year-old disgraced rockstar was serving a 29-year jail term for multiple sexual offences, including serious crimes against young children and babies.

news.sky.com

Paul Downes @callmedownsie.bsky.social · 1h

* A driving manoeuvre where a small car swings far out to the right in order to execute a left turn, as if there is an imaginary 40' trailer attached to the rear of the car.

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Paul Downes @callmedownsie.bsky.social · 1h

The void is not a bad place, generally speaking, until you reach Wigan.

There, be monsters. And they all think they can drive.

#WiganTurn

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Paul Downes @callmedownsie.bsky.social · 1h

I'm within walking distance of the void, to be fair but I've never crossed the line.

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Paul Downes @callmedownsie.bsky.social · 1h

He may have a defence. Judgement is reserved.

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Paul Downes @callmedownsie.bsky.social · 2h

Controversial opinion:

I have, in my 70 years, often been tempted to buy a home outside the city.

I resisted that temptation. Here I was born. Here I will die.

I consider anyone who, without good cause, has left our city to abide elsewhere the worst of bad wools.

Tell me I'm wrong.

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Paul Downes @callmedownsie.bsky.social · 2h

They used to stick traitors' heads on spikes by the River Thames, back in the day.

There's a lot to be said for old English traditions and stuff from the old days. That's what he wants, isn't it?

It gets my vote.

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 7h

The thing I'm "stunned" about is why this isn't the biggest domestic news item on every flipping platform

bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/s...

'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Kremlin Associates Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny

Insiders have told Byline Times it is 'inconceivable' the Reform Leader did not know about his close aide's pro Russian statements

bylinetimes.com

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Carlton Ward @redjelly39.bsky.social · 22h

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 3h

Lets get going!

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Paul Downes @callmedownsie.bsky.social · 2h

Is there even a slight chance that you could have a discrete conversation with Gianni Infantino about relocating most of the games to Canada, bearing in mind the events in 'War Torn' American cities?

I very dare you.

You know you want to. I know you want to.
I know he wants you to. Just do it.

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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 3h

The team, the fans, and the country are ready.

The FIFA World Cup comes to Canada next year.

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Paul Downes @callmedownsie.bsky.social · 2h

Prove us wrong. Get it done.

There's not much that the likes of me, an old man 3000 miles away, can do apart from pray and post stuff on here.

Paul Downes @callmedownsie.bsky.social · 3h

No-one should be allowed to leave education until they are literate, with at least a basic grasp of mathematics and science.

If that means staying in school until they're well into their 20s, so be it.

Imagine if America had done that.

Trump's regime wouldn't have happened.

Paul Downes @callmedownsie.bsky.social · 3h

Europeans, especially we English, have always looked down on Americans. (Until we needed their help beating fascism)

They were seen as vulgar, undisciplined and stupid.

Recent developments would seem to confirm those opinions.

Prove us wrong, America. Please.

Beat the fascists again.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 12h

⚡️Estonia closes border crossing with Russia over unusual military activity.

Estonia has temporarily closed the Saatse border crossing following heightened Russian military activity near the area, the Estonian public broadcaster ERR reported on Oct. 10.