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Benjamin

@studioerstwood.bsky.social

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An Artist who primarily works in the medium of Warhammer. Funded by Arts Council England for 2025. Watch this space. I also paint commissions: [email protected]

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Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · 6d

Oh I know, I just think that it's not productive causing a squabble with Reform voters either. The stakes are incredibly high, which is why we need to listen to their concerns and explain why blaming immigrants and trans people won't change their material conditions.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · 6d

Yeah, I was never really that impressed by them back in their come by yah, corduroy wearing NIMBY years but with Zack at the helm it's starting to feel like a proper party of the left now. Just fyi, you can join the party for as little as £13 a year 👀

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · 6d

Actually even 10% is ridiculous. I'd imagine the vast majority of racists in this country were at the Unite the Kingdom rally, not even all of those 150k were racist but even if they were that's only 0.2% of the population.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · 6d

We gotta stop saying stuff like this. 49% of people who took this survey are not racist. I'd be surprised if even 10% are. They are angry and suffering and probably not particularly politically literate so susceptible to the lies they are being fed. We need to talk, listen and help educate people.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · 12d

I joined The Green Party ast year in the run up to the General Election off the back of an interview Zack did on Novara Media and have been following him pretty closely and voted for him in the leadership race. He's grown from strength to strength. There's a real burgeoning hope for the left.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · 12d

Excellent colours 👌

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · 14d

Only the highest quality candidates, huh?

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · 24d

With all due respect, there is another choice and many many people have realised that now. The fight against fascism is not happening on some undetermined date in the autumn or whenever you get your act together it is happening now. There isn't time for all this. Please Zarah, join the Green Party.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · 26d

Like "Yeah they are getting Blood Warriors except Nurgle, Ironclad except Nurgle, Rattling Guns except Nurgle, Teclis except Nurgle, Palladors with Javelins except Nurgle." Okay, sure Jan. Nurgle is getting 500 new units.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · 26d

I think the new Warhammer Quest containing Nurgle thing is true, heard that from multiple different sources now. I think there is some wish listing going around too though, I saw a posy that was basically just "Nurgle is getting a Nurgle themed equivalent of every single unit in the game".

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · Sep 9

Finally, let's not let them murder our credible politicians then. Let's not just repeat the talking points. Let's stand side by side with them when they stand up to the establishment that is owned by and work for the billionaires and corporations that we all have hold accountable.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · Sep 9

Also like affordable rent and bills, nationalised utilities, free education, cheaper public transport, better public services in general, better rights for workers, etc etc, these are not radical ideas. These are all things we should have already. Socialism isn't radical.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · Sep 9

A passionate, charismatic leader helps (See: Zohran Mamdani). But it's not the person, it's the policy that matters. Zack is a good communicator and actually great at deflecting the bullshit and staying on message. I think the fact he was a LibDem is whatever, he changed his mind. It's a good thing.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · Sep 9

Keir Starmer has a squeaky clean record and a nice haircut, how's that working out? The reason optics matter is because let it matter, Legacy media tells us it does and for years we have believed it. The politics we need right now needs to be policy driven.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · Sep 9

We are going to see the Labour party and mainstream media try to do Zack exactly what they did to Jeremy Corbyn and as it stands you are currently helping them them fight that fight. I urge you to watch some interviews with Zack, listen to what he is saying now and what he stands for instead.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · Sep 9

They have to resort to ad hominem attacks to try and discredit Zack because if they don't and more people start listening, Labour are toast. The two party system is toast. We need to be focusing on and addressing wealth inequality. The real fight is the 99% Vs the 1%.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · Sep 9

Labour posted this attack line the moment Zack became leader. It's from a Sun article like 10 years ago. Fwiw, it was taken out of context. Your repeating it without having looked into it or what Zack stands for is exactly what Labour want because they are scared of a populist left movement.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · Sep 9

Disabled people and OAPs are being arrested for protesting genocide while the vulnerable and marginalised are being attacked in the streets by fascists. People can't afford rent, bills, even food. We need to not get hung up on stupid shit like this. Zack is on our side, my dude.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · Sep 9

I literally don't care at all. I knew about this 2 years ago before I joined The Greens. I voted for him because of what he's saying right now. We have all said some dumb shit in our lives, man. Our current ruling class is complicit in genocide and keep voting to make out materials conditions worse.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · Sep 9

I dunno man, autumn budget coming up. It could definitely get worse. 😬

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · Sep 9

Yeah, that that's a weird one. Embarrassing week for Reform though, I guess. Like, I hate Rachel Reeves as much as the next Leftist but at least she didn't sing a fucking song at Conference!? 🤣

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · Sep 9

Feels a bit like hope, doesn't it?

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · Sep 9

I'm here for it. End to 2 party system. Tear it down. Let's go Scotland.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · Sep 9

Greens up 2, Reform down 2. That ain't no coincidence. Let's fucking go @zackpolanski.bsky.social

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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · Sep 9

Westminster Voting Intention:

RFM: 27% (-2)
LAB: 22% (+2)
CON: 17% (=)
LDM: 15 (=)
GRN: 12% (+2)
SNP: 3% (=)

Via @yougov.co.uk, 7-8 Sep.
Changes w/ 31 Aug - 1 Sep.

Benjamin @studioerstwood.bsky.social · Sep 8

Would not have imagined such great heights were achievable with basing but here we are...