Allan Faulds
@afaulds.bsky.social
Hello I used to Tweet but now I only tweet
Massive Scottish poofter, mostly gayposting in response to a society that has gotten high on its own supply of howfin queerphobia
Massive Scottish poofter, mostly gayposting in response to a society that has gotten high on its own supply of howfin queerphobia
Emailing work IT after getting an obviously scam email that could either be real scam or test scam like I deserve a little reward for not being scammed
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Emailing work IT after getting an obviously scam email that could either be real scam or test scam like I deserve a little reward for not being scammed
Not to keep girning about the same thing but it occurs to me it has been a month since the Caerphilly Senedd by-election and there has been no Welsh poll and no credible Scottish poll since.
It is less than six months until the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments are elected. Complete contempt!
It is less than six months until the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments are elected. Complete contempt!
November 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Not to keep girning about the same thing but it occurs to me it has been a month since the Caerphilly Senedd by-election and there has been no Welsh poll and no credible Scottish poll since.
It is less than six months until the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments are elected. Complete contempt!
It is less than six months until the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments are elected. Complete contempt!
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yes I don't really see how you can go "oh yikes these people have changed their political views incredibly quickly, mostly because of what Very Online people talk about on social media" and also think that people who went from never talking about gender to calling trans women predators are....normal
I don’t like subtweeting people I consider online friends, but there is a subset of people who are very worried about the ongoing radicalisation of our political elite but won’t ever acknowledge the echoes with the radicalisation of their colleagues on trans rights
And few who are sympathetic to us, some who are friendly with me on here, will ever stick their head above the parapet
November 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
yes I don't really see how you can go "oh yikes these people have changed their political views incredibly quickly, mostly because of what Very Online people talk about on social media" and also think that people who went from never talking about gender to calling trans women predators are....normal
From the country that brought you "we want Nordic style public service provision with American style personal taxation", we bring you Nordic style political diversity with an American style electoral system
📊 Ref lead of 6pts
Westminster voting intention
REF: 25% (-2)
LAB: 19% (-)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 16% (-1)
LDEM: 15% (+2)
via @YouGov, 30 Dec
Chgs. w/ 17 Nov
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Westminster voting intention
REF: 25% (-2)
LAB: 19% (-)
CON: 18% (+1)
GRN: 16% (-1)
LDEM: 15% (+2)
via @YouGov, 30 Dec
Chgs. w/ 17 Nov
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November 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
From the country that brought you "we want Nordic style public service provision with American style personal taxation", we bring you Nordic style political diversity with an American style electoral system
I do try not to get too alarmist but I do have an increasing concern about the possibility of a major collapse in institutional legitimacy (government, courts, media) arising from what is a pretty undeniable shift on their part to the far right positions on most social issues
November 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I do try not to get too alarmist but I do have an increasing concern about the possibility of a major collapse in institutional legitimacy (government, courts, media) arising from what is a pretty undeniable shift on their part to the far right positions on most social issues
Mind when the Political Editor at the national broadcaster forgot the Conservatives gave us three PMs in three months when he said the SNP's three FMs in a year was somehow worse?
Top rate indeed
Top rate indeed
November 24, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Mind when the Political Editor at the national broadcaster forgot the Conservatives gave us three PMs in three months when he said the SNP's three FMs in a year was somehow worse?
Top rate indeed
Top rate indeed
Man shocked to discover 45 minute walk in the dark less enjoyable than 45 minute cycle in the sun at lunchtime would have been (the winterposting will continue until orbital position improves, or catastrophic change in axial tilt occurs)
November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Man shocked to discover 45 minute walk in the dark less enjoyable than 45 minute cycle in the sun at lunchtime would have been (the winterposting will continue until orbital position improves, or catastrophic change in axial tilt occurs)
Seasonal reminder to people who live alone that you should buy some painkillers on your next few supermarket runs, because you WILL be struck down with a plague in the next few weeks and don't want to be caught short xoxo
I have no reasons for issuing this PSA
I have no reasons for issuing this PSA
November 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Seasonal reminder to people who live alone that you should buy some painkillers on your next few supermarket runs, because you WILL be struck down with a plague in the next few weeks and don't want to be caught short xoxo
I have no reasons for issuing this PSA
I have no reasons for issuing this PSA
Phone goes, it's my mum:
"Are you in? I'm in the vicinity with a pal, do you want a visit?
Of course, yes, come by
"Great. Also, I have a favour to ask"
OH I SEE HOW IT IS, MOTHER
"Are you in? I'm in the vicinity with a pal, do you want a visit?
Of course, yes, come by
"Great. Also, I have a favour to ask"
OH I SEE HOW IT IS, MOTHER
November 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Phone goes, it's my mum:
"Are you in? I'm in the vicinity with a pal, do you want a visit?
Of course, yes, come by
"Great. Also, I have a favour to ask"
OH I SEE HOW IT IS, MOTHER
"Are you in? I'm in the vicinity with a pal, do you want a visit?
Of course, yes, come by
"Great. Also, I have a favour to ask"
OH I SEE HOW IT IS, MOTHER
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I do think it's worth addressing that the intellectual lodestar of this government is a gibbering idiot.
There are some truly unhinged bits in the piece about Glasman, as to be expected when dealing with Glasman, but seriously what the actual? That's...one hell of a conflation of terminology.
November 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I do think it's worth addressing that the intellectual lodestar of this government is a gibbering idiot.
No you went for a half hour nap at half 1 but didn't set an alarm and now the daylight is nearly gone
November 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
No you went for a half hour nap at half 1 but didn't set an alarm and now the daylight is nearly gone
The Power of Love came on in the climbing centre which is how I found out @louisewilso.bsky.social has never seen Back to the Future and I'm pretty sure the whole centre (okay it's early so not many people) heard me furiously exclaim WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BACK TO THE FUTURE
November 23, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The Power of Love came on in the climbing centre which is how I found out @louisewilso.bsky.social has never seen Back to the Future and I'm pretty sure the whole centre (okay it's early so not many people) heard me furiously exclaim WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BACK TO THE FUTURE
Oh we're in peak Scottish Tap Water Season now lads, that's the good stuff, crisp and cool as you like, yeah sure it's darker and colder up here but I tell you what, the English can't cup their hands under the tap and come away from it refreshed, invigorated, and bursting with national pride
November 23, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Oh we're in peak Scottish Tap Water Season now lads, that's the good stuff, crisp and cool as you like, yeah sure it's darker and colder up here but I tell you what, the English can't cup their hands under the tap and come away from it refreshed, invigorated, and bursting with national pride
It is absolutely embarrassing that the National are still treating the YouGov from earlier this week which asked people about whether they'd consider voting for parties as a poll of voting intention. My guys, when you have numbers adding up to 172%, that is very obviously not voting intention.
November 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
It is absolutely embarrassing that the National are still treating the YouGov from earlier this week which asked people about whether they'd consider voting for parties as a poll of voting intention. My guys, when you have numbers adding up to 172%, that is very obviously not voting intention.
My own website is serving me really pointed ads about the state of the UK right now
November 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
My own website is serving me really pointed ads about the state of the UK right now
I don't know why Dumfries and Galloway does this to me, but after last year getting "Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale" in my head to the tune of Maria by Blondie, today I have "Stranraer and the Rhins" to the tune of Arabian Nights from Aladdin, what is going ON, why are BRAINS
November 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
I don't know why Dumfries and Galloway does this to me, but after last year getting "Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale" in my head to the tune of Maria by Blondie, today I have "Stranraer and the Rhins" to the tune of Arabian Nights from Aladdin, what is going ON, why are BRAINS
George Bush dot jpeg
November 21, 2025 at 7:57 PM
George Bush dot jpeg
I am feeling very crap today but I am nonetheless very slightly perked up by Reform not winning in Stranraer.
November 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I am feeling very crap today but I am nonetheless very slightly perked up by Reform not winning in Stranraer.
These are people not just nasty but so *thick* they once accused a Northern Irish cat of sectarianism as he was correctly described as having orange fur! That alone should have rendered them a joke that no one gave any time to, but no, they got the Serious People treatment rather than Crank Contempt
the difference between how FWS are portrayed and the absolutely wild stuff they come out with online, on their official account, would be quite a good story if the UK media weren't institutionally transphobic
I’d actually forgotten this. Genuinely repulsive stuff.
November 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
These are people not just nasty but so *thick* they once accused a Northern Irish cat of sectarianism as he was correctly described as having orange fur! That alone should have rendered them a joke that no one gave any time to, but no, they got the Serious People treatment rather than Crank Contempt
Obvious disclaimer that as a cis gay man I am *absolutely* not the person worst off in the relentless assault on trans people, but it's really starting to get to me how many avenues are slamming shut for Ballot Box Scotland out of a combination of platforms being destroyed and principle.
November 21, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Obvious disclaimer that as a cis gay man I am *absolutely* not the person worst off in the relentless assault on trans people, but it's really starting to get to me how many avenues are slamming shut for Ballot Box Scotland out of a combination of platforms being destroyed and principle.
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scottish political "awards" each year are an excuse for scotland's transphobic media class and their acolytes to give each other encouraging little pats on the back and celebrate their victories over a minority community
For Women Scotland wins Public Campaign or Campaigner of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
November 20, 2025 at 10:57 PM
scottish political "awards" each year are an excuse for scotland's transphobic media class and their acolytes to give each other encouraging little pats on the back and celebrate their victories over a minority community
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the nominees were
-a campaign to get lifechanging medication for extremely sick children
-a campaign to improve access to justice for victims of rape and sexual assault
-a transphobic hate campaign that managed to convince some judges to make the worst ruling in Supreme Court history*
(*winner)
-a campaign to get lifechanging medication for extremely sick children
-a campaign to improve access to justice for victims of rape and sexual assault
-a transphobic hate campaign that managed to convince some judges to make the worst ruling in Supreme Court history*
(*winner)
For Women Scotland wins Public Campaign or Campaigner of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
the nominees were
-a campaign to get lifechanging medication for extremely sick children
-a campaign to improve access to justice for victims of rape and sexual assault
-a transphobic hate campaign that managed to convince some judges to make the worst ruling in Supreme Court history*
(*winner)
-a campaign to get lifechanging medication for extremely sick children
-a campaign to improve access to justice for victims of rape and sexual assault
-a transphobic hate campaign that managed to convince some judges to make the worst ruling in Supreme Court history*
(*winner)
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November 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
If you value my work and appreciate the fact that I put basic human decency and respect for human rights over my potential income, I'd really appreciate if you chipped into said crowdfunder here: gofund.me/55e3a6cf4
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Looks like I'll have to add two grand to my pre-election poll crowdfunder because I certainly won't be working with this rag again. Absolutely disgraceful, awarding a hate campaign that is out to destroy my community and kill my best friend like this. Shame on you.
For Women Scotland wins Public Campaign or Campaigner of the Year at The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2025, in association with ScottishPower
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
www.heraldscotland.com/news...
#politicianawards25
November 20, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Looks like I'll have to add two grand to my pre-election poll crowdfunder because I certainly won't be working with this rag again. Absolutely disgraceful, awarding a hate campaign that is out to destroy my community and kill my best friend like this. Shame on you.