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Graham Jones

@oldmanrambling.bsky.social

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Retired journalist from Liverpool, married for 57 years to Janet, now living in Surrey. Left-wing jazz fan who despises fascists and ignores god botherers. Blocks anti-LGBTQ. No DMs. I won’t reply and may block. No requests for cash. Supports 🇵🇸🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈⚧️

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Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · Aug 10

#InsectsOfBluesky
If you build it they will come. OK, I didn’t so much build this bee hotel as buy it from John Lewis and stuck it up on a post near our Sunflowers, Cosmos and other insect-friendly flowers and waited … Today my patience was rewarded.

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Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 9h

Reform needs to change its name to GriftUK.

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 9h

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.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

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...

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sirkidstarversucks.bsky.social @sirkidstarversucks.bsky.social · 11h

"What role should Tony Blair play?"

@mothinali.bsky.social: "He's known as the the Butcher of Baghdad isn't it"

Centrists will be crushed hearing their favourite WAR CRIMINAL and unelected VICEROY OF PALESTINE is HATED with VENOMOUS HATRED

youtu.be/izddWXUuQ9g?...

Half a MILLION March In London For Palestine ft. Denise Gough, Mothin Ali & Claudia Webbe

YouTube video by Novara Media

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Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 10h

Beyond evil.

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Dawn @dawnpaints.bsky.social · 10h

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Dr Seán DOOLAN 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇮🇪 @sdinpraxis.bsky.social · 10h

The insistent buzz of drones overhead hasn't stopped, those untouchable eyes and threatening weapons in the sky over Palestinians.

Josep Goded (New Main Account) @josepgoded2.bsky.social · 17h

Israeli forces caused extensive destruction to civilian homes in Gaza City.

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 19h

Either Zia Yusuf has been lying to the British public or he's been used as a patsy to cover for the Reform UK leaders who absolutely know who Nathan Gill is.

"I've never spoken to him, most people in the senior leadership team have never really heard of the guy." 😬

(h/t @jim_nauseum2 on X-Twitter)

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Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 12h

Half an hour would do if they were normal human beings but …

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Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 12h

Today's #SixOnSaturday
Been a busy day. Some planting, some shopping and some catching up with an old friend, so I’m late but here is a SixferSat. *captions in alt text.
#dailyflowers 🌱
#flowerreport
#bloomscrolling

From top left, clockwise; two Acers, turning different shades. In the foreground, rusty reds and the distant one yellowy gold; a late burst of purple spikes from a Thistle; another late arrival with a red rosebud but on a bush that usually provides yellow flowers. We shall see; luscious dark purple Sedum; bright yellow centre of a Tottering-by-Gently rose in close up; another spectacular Acer in a pot cascades its dark magenta leaves over a step on the back patio.

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Shantha Mohan, Ph.D., DTM @shlead.bsky.social · 14h

#ColorADay #GreenSat
#macro
#dailyflowers 🌱
#flowerreport
#bloomscrolling

Close-up of a white and green lily.

Camera: iPhone 15 Pro.

June 2025. At a flower shop.

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Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 13h

My pleasure. I love taking photographs and sharing makes it more wore worthwhile.

Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 13h

Meanwhile at the Whitehouse commissary …

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Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 13h

No prizes for that.

Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 13h

They are almost always as fake as their hair.

Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 13h

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekOForOpulent
#Macro
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#EastCoastKin
Getting to the heart of the matter, I reckon that nature’s opulence is much better than any of the riches man has to offer. Just look at the intricate luscious beauty of this unfolding rose in our garden.

The light pink petals of an unfolding Port Sunlight rosebud give way in the centre to a mass of sumptuous darker shades that are waiting for their time in the sun. We bought this rose to remind us of our roots in the village of the same name in north west England.

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Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 13h

Soph the Bee Lady @soph0517.bsky.social
is right, the bees are still buzzing. The sun came out again this afternoon and I caught this chap feasting on the Persicaria aka Kiss-Me-Over-The-Garden-Gate.
#Bees #InsectsOfBluesky #Macro #Photography #Nature #Bloomscrolling #Gardening

A wee bee hangs on the side of a red Persicaria flower. The background is green and leafy.

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Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 14h

a cartoon character from south park says life isn t fair kiddo get used to it

ALT: a cartoon character from south park says life isn t fair kiddo get used to it

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Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 14h

You are too honest. I’d be skewing it like crazy.🤪

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Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 15h

Indeed. Not lacking intelligence, just grey. Mind you, the sun has just put in an appearance and it is a heady 16°C this afternoon.

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Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 15h

Farage’s lies are easy to see through … unless you don’t want to. The BBC and the rest of the media, who want a fascist in Downing Street want us to look the other way.

Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 20h

“Here Farage is, in Gill’s office, with Voloshyn’s wife Nadia, on the day Gill makes an intervention on behalf of Medvedchuk’s channels, with an employee of one of those channels, whose husband started bribing Gill to make these statements 6 days earlier”

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'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

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Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 15h

Well, you picked it, missus. Not the bunch of roses, I’m guessing, though. Can’t wait to see what perplexing puzzle you set next week.😁

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Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 17h

Ooh, now that is spooky … especially if you are a fly.

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Sabine Shutterbug @sabineshutterbug.bsky.social · 1d

Natural chandelier
Have a great weekend everyone.
#BlueSkyArtShow #glow
#Spooktober #spider
#31DaysOfHalloween #AlphabetChallenge #WeekOforOpulence #EastCoastKin

A spider web shimmers in the morning light, each delicate strand adorned with tiny raindrops that glow like golden beads. The intricate pattern evokes a sense of quiet splendor, with the droplets forming luminous chains along the web’s curves and angles. Bathed in warm, shadowy light, the scene feels both enchanted and unsettling, as if the web is waiting for something in the hush. The sparkling focus and rich, layered brilliance lend a touch of spooky elegance, transforming simple grass and silk into a moment of atmospheric mystery. It’s like a natural chandelier, where every bead of dew catches the light and casts a mesmerizing glow

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Graham Jones @oldmanrambling.bsky.social · 17h

Thank you for another week of palatial challenge. I look forward to seeing what fresh hell awaits us next week.😁 Not really, it is great to see how the community rises to your challenge each Thursday.

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Sabine Shutterbug @sabineshutterbug.bsky.social · 22h

Me, myself and I.
#SensoryArt #shadow #ColorADay #GreenSat #31DaysOfHalloween #photography
#PhotographersOfBluesky
#EastCoastKin

This photo captures a strikingly long shadow cast by a person onto a field of sunlit green grass. The shadow stretches diagonally across the image, accentuated by the golden autumn light, which highlights subtle textures in the grass and creates a warm, tranquil atmosphere. The visual effect emphasizes the low angle of the sun typical of autumn days, adding a sense of peacefulness and introspection to the scene.

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