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Sharif Gemie

@wise-fool.bsky.social

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Writer: novelist, short stories, flash fictions and even poems. Ex-historian. Living in South Wales. Ethnic identity - none of the above. https://sharifgemie.com. https://www.asppublishing.co.uk/product-page/the-displaced-a-novel-by-sharif-gemie .. more

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 4d

A riddle for @theguardian.com books page.
p.s. My new book 'Physics for Cats' is out this week in bookshops and online. Details at www.tomgauld.com

Title: One door leads to freedom, the others to certain death. You may ask one question.

Image: Three guards with shields and speard stand in front of three doors. One guard sits at a folding table working at a typewriter, his shield and spear leaning against the wall.

Caption: One guard always tells the truth, one always tells lies, and the third always tells an entrancing story that blends reportage with imagination in an attempt to reach a deeper authenticity by moving beyond the narrow categories of fact and fiction.

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · 11d

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Waseem. Waseem was married just a few days before the war began and him and his family (some with injuries) have been displaced repeatedly. He hadn’t made a fundraiser before but now in two months his first child Nabil is going to be born❤️

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Sharif Gemie @wise-fool.bsky.social · 12d

I can agree with the tenth one.

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 12d

My cartoon for this week’s @theguardian.com books

Title: Why do you want the book to be banned?

A cartoon with ten panels showing people answering:

1. I read the book and hated it.

2. I didn't read the book, but I still hate it.

3. I hate books!

4. I love banning things!

5. I could not relate to the characters.

6. I'm not sure, but better safe than sorry?

7. My copy arrived damaged.

8. It could fall into the hands of a child.

9. It could fall on to the head of a child.

10. I didn't understand the ending.

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Sharif Gemie @wise-fool.bsky.social · 14d

There's probably a lot of competition for this sad title, but here's more evidence that Israel's campaign in Gaza has been the most destructive in human history. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Israel’s ecocide in Gaza sends this message: even if we stopped dropping bombs, you couldn’t live here | George Monbiot

Consider the annihilation of agricultural land alongside the genocide – and grasp the chilling totality of this attempt to eliminate all life, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

www.theguardian.com

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · 15d

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Eslam. It’s Eslam’s 34th birthday today. She worked in a hair salon before this started. Her husband had immigrated and since the war she has lost contact with him and is on her own with her three children Islam, 8, Yahya, 5 and Mohammed, 4.

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · 16d

Mohammed (Malmo) hasn’t reached out to me in a long time but his account was deleted and his family needs help.

Donate to Restore Hope for the Al Shaer Family, organized by L V

Hello I am organizing this fundraiser on behalf of my friends, the Al Shaer family. This is a… L V needs your support for Restore Hope for the Al Shaer Family

www.gofundme.com

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Holger Meins, the people will avenge you @endmatter.bsky.social · 18d

Please help Ruaa and her family. Share her post, share her link, donate if you can.

chuffed.org/project/help...

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · 20d

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Mohammed. Mohammed is 25 years old and had recently completed his studies in mechanotronics engineering. He lost his home and work and is struggling to survive in tents with his three small children Zakaria, 4, Mohammed, 3 and Elias, 1.

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · 21d

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Kamal. Kamal has helped so many people I know in Gaza but never asked for my help before. He had a few careers before this including a tailor and a solar power tech. He’s helping his siblings including Aliaa, 25, Yasmin, 15 and Mohammad, 12.

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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 22d

Your soaring bills
are much higher than
elsewhere in Europe
because of
- privatisation
- greedy millionaires

Nigel Farage wants MORE privatisation
Nigel Farage IS a greed millionaire
(the greediest in Parliament)

Reform polices are guaranteed to make you poorer

#BlameMillionairesNotMigrants

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Sharif Gemie @wise-fool.bsky.social · 27d

Keir just seems to do nothing - or, worse still, offer appeasement.

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · 27d

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Hanan. Before this Hanan was a homemaker and her husband drove a taxi. Hanan asked me if I liked Bayern Munich- because they liked to watch soccer. They’re trying to keep their children Jihad, 16, Rima, 14, Abed, 11 and Sama, 8 alive.

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · Sep 6

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Zenaib. Zenaib is only 17 years old, she had dreams to become a doctor. She is now displaced with her family including her only two month old daughter, Zeina and her parents. She held off starting a fundraising campaign but she needs help ❤️

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · Sep 6

Absolutely abhorrent how Bluesky treats people from Gaza. Help Reem if you can

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Maryyaam @meme74.bsky.social · Sep 6

@mommunism.bsky.social

We are in real danger. The army has actually started dropping leaflets to evacuate northern Gaza. Please, I want to raise money for transportation and to buy a tent.
Share / donate
gofund.me/f575df23

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Another Green @anothergreen.bsky.social · Sep 3

Don't tell Nigel! Renewables beat fossil fuels during the last year! via grid.iamkate.com #NetZero #ClimateChange

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Tom Roberts @tpgroberts.bsky.social · Aug 30

Spectacular article, all the major insights captured, but an early one here into how sincerely these men care about protecting our women and girls.

The group spent about two hours in the city centre, during which time complaints were made to the police. The Manchester Evening News spoke to a woman who said one of the men shouted “Oh my god, look at them tits” at her as he hoisted the flags. The woman said she reported the incident because “it felt like [the men] were trying to start something and get my attention.” She also alleged the men had verbally harassed an Asian family with young children.

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · Aug 30

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Saleh. Before this he was a taxi driver but he also was being treated for a severe back injury. He’s been unable to continue this treatment and is trying to take care of his family including Hamdi, 10, Enaya, 9, Laila, 6, Elham, 5 and Ahmed, 1

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Labour Hub @labour-hub.bsky.social · Aug 29

Migrants are not the problem – this is just another distraction

The current situation is largely the creation of successive governments, argues Nadine Finch. The growth of activity by and support for the far right is at a level that has not been witnessed in Britain since the 1970s and 1980s. Its…

Migrants are not the problem – this is just another distraction

The current situation is largely the creation of successive governments, argues Nadine Finch. The growth of activity by and support for the far right is at a level that has not been witnessed in Britain since the 1970s and 1980s. Its primary targets are migrants and their communities. This time the fascist regalia and narrative are not so much in evidence, but the racist ideology is just as clear.

labourhub.org.uk

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · Aug 29

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Amin. Amin had just graduated from university with honors in business administration when this began. Him and his family lost everything. His sister Shahd, who is only 19 was shot in the chest a month ago and needs treatment.

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · Aug 26

Saeb sent me many photos of him and his cat Simba

Saed holding a majestic looking tabby with green eyes

Saed holding Simba with rubble of Gaza behind him

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Sharif Gemie @wise-fool.bsky.social · Aug 24

You're not psycho.

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · Aug 24

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Suad. Suad had recently graduated with a degree in accounting from Al-Asqa University before this. Her husband and her have been displaced the entire war and have two small children Yaqueen, 3.5 and her newborn son who is just 3 months old.

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · Aug 23

Ahmed has many unique photos and videos, social media in Gaza that predates the war and is friends with @ssaakkhheerr2.bsky.social whom I’ve shared before.

Ahmed is under an evacuation order and is hoping to have enough money for a tent for his family as well as get medical care.

Donate to Stand with Ahmed: Rebuild and Restore Hope, organized by Tony Foster

This is Tony F. from Oregon moderating this fundraiser for Ahmed from Gaza. … Tony Foster needs your support for Stand with Ahmed: Rebuild and Restore Hope

www.gofundme.com

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Jamal abu hashem🇵🇸 @jamalzuhir.bsky.social · Aug 19

Hello dears Jamal from Gaza whose family lost everything and he is trying with all his might to rebuild their lives and help them with the crazy costs in Gaza and travel outside Gaza when the crossings open. I hope you support us. Your little support, even if it is $5

chuffed.org/project/1389...

Help Jamal’s family leave the war zone and rebuild their life!

Hi my loves! My name is Caroline, and I created this fundraiser to help Jamal support his family as they fight to survive the genocide in Gaza, evacuate to safety, and eventually rebuild their lives f...

chuffed.org

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · Aug 19

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Fadwa. Fadwa used to be a teacher online but she lost her laptop, all her supplies and her home. She has 7 children, Talal, 28, Rajeh, 26, Mohamed, 24, Islam, 21, Omar, 19, Abdulrahman, 15 and Maryam, 10. She also has a granddaughter who is 3.

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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · Aug 15

Grangetown (Cardiff) Council By-Election Result:

🌍 GRN: 24.0% (+5.5)*
🌹 LAB: 22.7% (-24.8)
🌼 PLC: 18.7% (+0.2)*
➡️ RFM: 14.5% (New)
🐉 PRO: 9.6% (+0.1)
🙋 Ind: 4.6% (-2.1)
🌳 CON: 4.1% (-8.4)
🔶 LDM: 1.8% (-2.1)

No Ind (-1.4) as previous.
*joint cand. in 2024.

Green GAIN from Labour.
Changes w/ 2024.

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