Helên Tingle
@aitchteadrinker.bsky.social
Woman thing: Music. Politics. Opinions. Photography. Wildlife. Nature. Hashtag games. Puns. General twerpery. Gawping while Rome burns. Reformed poet and one half of wonky synthpoppers, Tingle In The Netherlands.
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Helên Tingle
@aitchteadrinker.bsky.social
· Mar 18
Everything's Gone To Shit, by Tingle In The Netherlands
track by Tingle In The Netherlands
tingleinthenetherlands.bandcamp.com
We wrote this during lockdown in 2020. We're still waiting for it to not be topical... #EverythingsGoneToShit #synthpop #dystopia tingleinthenetherlands.bandcamp.com/track/everyt...
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This is why everyone should ignore the stories about Trump's de-escalation. The administration is *not* pivoting. It is pretending to pivot until the heat from the public and Congress dies down. Meanwhile, on the ground, it's more of the same, with slightly conciliatory language before the cameras.
More ICE door-to-door operations are taking place in Blaine, Minnesota, on 1/28/26.
January 28, 2026 at 10:48 PM
This is why everyone should ignore the stories about Trump's de-escalation. The administration is *not* pivoting. It is pretending to pivot until the heat from the public and Congress dies down. Meanwhile, on the ground, it's more of the same, with slightly conciliatory language before the cameras.
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I'd also point out that the RECON voter base HATE LAB/GRE, so by 2029 merging would be an easy sell to that voter base. It's the 'we're not Tories of 2024' in reverse.
January 29, 2026 at 10:22 PM
I'd also point out that the RECON voter base HATE LAB/GRE, so by 2029 merging would be an easy sell to that voter base. It's the 'we're not Tories of 2024' in reverse.
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He won’t run them. He’ll sell them off. He has instructions, debts to pay, foreign interests to serve.
January 29, 2026 at 10:18 PM
He won’t run them. He’ll sell them off. He has instructions, debts to pay, foreign interests to serve.
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I'm working on the premise here that when push comes to shove, particularly given his age, Farage doesn't actually want to be PM.
He's spent his entire life shouting from the touchline without really having to deliver anything. THAT is what he enjoys.
He's spent his entire life shouting from the touchline without really having to deliver anything. THAT is what he enjoys.
January 29, 2026 at 10:06 PM
I'm working on the premise here that when push comes to shove, particularly given his age, Farage doesn't actually want to be PM.
He's spent his entire life shouting from the touchline without really having to deliver anything. THAT is what he enjoys.
He's spent his entire life shouting from the touchline without really having to deliver anything. THAT is what he enjoys.
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Sorry to soil my timeline but this did make me laugh…you?
Took me a moment…
Greg Bovino was asked how he felt about his demotion today. "Well, obviously, I'm not happy", he replied. Someone in the crowd shouted back, "So which one are you?"
Took me a moment…
Greg Bovino was asked how he felt about his demotion today. "Well, obviously, I'm not happy", he replied. Someone in the crowd shouted back, "So which one are you?"
January 29, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Sorry to soil my timeline but this did make me laugh…you?
Took me a moment…
Greg Bovino was asked how he felt about his demotion today. "Well, obviously, I'm not happy", he replied. Someone in the crowd shouted back, "So which one are you?"
Took me a moment…
Greg Bovino was asked how he felt about his demotion today. "Well, obviously, I'm not happy", he replied. Someone in the crowd shouted back, "So which one are you?"
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USE SCISSORS.
"Visa just made an announcement about Trump accounts that the president called "a big deal." Says it will allow cardholders to direct credit card awards into Trump accounts."
www.businessinsider.com/visa-trump-a...
"Visa just made an announcement about Trump accounts that the president called "a big deal." Says it will allow cardholders to direct credit card awards into Trump accounts."
www.businessinsider.com/visa-trump-a...
Visa is planning to allow cardholders to spend rewards on Trump accounts
Visa CEO Ryan McInerney said that the company wants to "help families save for their children's future through everyday spending."
www.businessinsider.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:56 AM
USE SCISSORS.
"Visa just made an announcement about Trump accounts that the president called "a big deal." Says it will allow cardholders to direct credit card awards into Trump accounts."
www.businessinsider.com/visa-trump-a...
"Visa just made an announcement about Trump accounts that the president called "a big deal." Says it will allow cardholders to direct credit card awards into Trump accounts."
www.businessinsider.com/visa-trump-a...
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All you need to know about whom Labour see as the enemy in #Manchester
The Greens are positioning themselves as the main alternative to Reform in the seat, as are Labour whose first campaign video was an attack on the Greens, rather than the hard-right party
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/burn...
The Greens are positioning themselves as the main alternative to Reform in the seat, as are Labour whose first campaign video was an attack on the Greens, rather than the hard-right party
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/burn...
Burnham slams ‘lies’ from Labour sources
ANDY BURNHAM accused Labour figures again today of “lying” about him to the media, as the row over his thwarted bid to re-enter Westminster rumbles on.The Greater Manchester mayor, who was blocked by ...
morningstaronline.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 6:25 PM
All you need to know about whom Labour see as the enemy in #Manchester
The Greens are positioning themselves as the main alternative to Reform in the seat, as are Labour whose first campaign video was an attack on the Greens, rather than the hard-right party
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/burn...
The Greens are positioning themselves as the main alternative to Reform in the seat, as are Labour whose first campaign video was an attack on the Greens, rather than the hard-right party
morningstaronline.co.uk/article/burn...
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they're doing hand stuff at the Melania screening
January 29, 2026 at 3:57 PM
they're doing hand stuff at the Melania screening
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“To avoid sanctions, vessels intentionally disable their identification system, tamper with their location & falsify registry documentation.
By early this year, analysts estimated that roughly 1/6th of the world’s active tanker fleet belonged to 🇷🇺 operators employing obscure flags/shell companies.”
By early this year, analysts estimated that roughly 1/6th of the world’s active tanker fleet belonged to 🇷🇺 operators employing obscure flags/shell companies.”
January 29, 2026 at 6:24 PM
“To avoid sanctions, vessels intentionally disable their identification system, tamper with their location & falsify registry documentation.
By early this year, analysts estimated that roughly 1/6th of the world’s active tanker fleet belonged to 🇷🇺 operators employing obscure flags/shell companies.”
By early this year, analysts estimated that roughly 1/6th of the world’s active tanker fleet belonged to 🇷🇺 operators employing obscure flags/shell companies.”
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“A Russian cargo ship, the Sinegorsk, anchored for 14 hrs in the Bristol Channel near vital undersea data cables off Minehead, Somerset.
The vessel's presence prompted surveillance by an HM Coastguard aeroplane & a Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter.
Is that it? Watched?
apple.news/AdnQRbqONQHu...
The vessel's presence prompted surveillance by an HM Coastguard aeroplane & a Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter.
Is that it? Watched?
apple.news/AdnQRbqONQHu...
Russian ship ordered to leave UK waters after anchoring over trans-Atlantic cables — The Independent
A Russian cargo ship, the Sinegorsk, anchored for 14 hours in the Bristol Channel near vital undersea data cables off Minehead, Somerset. The vessel's presence prompted surveillance by an HM Coastguar...
apple.news
January 29, 2026 at 5:53 PM
“A Russian cargo ship, the Sinegorsk, anchored for 14 hrs in the Bristol Channel near vital undersea data cables off Minehead, Somerset.
The vessel's presence prompted surveillance by an HM Coastguard aeroplane & a Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter.
Is that it? Watched?
apple.news/AdnQRbqONQHu...
The vessel's presence prompted surveillance by an HM Coastguard aeroplane & a Royal Navy Wildcat helicopter.
Is that it? Watched?
apple.news/AdnQRbqONQHu...
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Confronted Congressman Tom Suozzi, one of seven Democrats casting the decisive votes to increase ICE funding by $10,000,000,000.
January 28, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Confronted Congressman Tom Suozzi, one of seven Democrats casting the decisive votes to increase ICE funding by $10,000,000,000.
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The top official overseeing arts programming at the Kennedy Center stepped down less than two weeks after being hired.
Another Top Kennedy Center Official Resigns
Kevin Couch, who was announced as senior vice president of artistic programming less than two weeks ago, is the latest to leave since President Trump took control of the center last year.
nyti.ms
January 29, 2026 at 4:40 AM
The top official overseeing arts programming at the Kennedy Center stepped down less than two weeks after being hired.
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Most of the world will know whose star that is at first glance.
January 27, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Most of the world will know whose star that is at first glance.
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In 2020, David Attenborough delivered his Witness Statement to the world. In 2026, UK government forced to reveal the truth about the destruction taking place on our planet and the loss of biodiversity. The crisis which is unfolding is shocking. We have a very, very BIG problem!
Please spread this far and wide, as stories don't get much bigger than this. When the government blocks even the intelligence services from telling us we're heading for environmental catastrophe, you know we have a problem. A very big problem.
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Thank you.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:04 PM
In 2020, David Attenborough delivered his Witness Statement to the world. In 2026, UK government forced to reveal the truth about the destruction taking place on our planet and the loss of biodiversity. The crisis which is unfolding is shocking. We have a very, very BIG problem!
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MAGAs suddenly worried that Trumppopotamus may start "infringing" their Thought & Prayer devices.
#leopardsatemyface #Politics #News
January 28, 2026 at 3:07 AM
MAGAs suddenly worried that Trumppopotamus may start "infringing" their Thought & Prayer devices.
#leopardsatemyface #Politics #News
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We need to talk about the rise of "smol bean fascism" where you have all the guns and the immunity but the really scary people are the ones with whistles and phone cameras and they're giving you generational trauma and ptsd by filming you killing people for no reason
January 28, 2026 at 9:25 PM
We need to talk about the rise of "smol bean fascism" where you have all the guns and the immunity but the really scary people are the ones with whistles and phone cameras and they're giving you generational trauma and ptsd by filming you killing people for no reason
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#MusicChallenge #JanuaryMusicChallenge
Day 28. A Song About Privacy
Soft Invasion : Nobody Has To Know
softinvasion.bandcamp.com/track/nobody...
@galaxyquest.bsky.social
Day 28. A Song About Privacy
Soft Invasion : Nobody Has To Know
softinvasion.bandcamp.com/track/nobody...
@galaxyquest.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 2:27 AM
#MusicChallenge #JanuaryMusicChallenge
Day 28. A Song About Privacy
Soft Invasion : Nobody Has To Know
softinvasion.bandcamp.com/track/nobody...
@galaxyquest.bsky.social
Day 28. A Song About Privacy
Soft Invasion : Nobody Has To Know
softinvasion.bandcamp.com/track/nobody...
@galaxyquest.bsky.social
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The Epstein files must be worse than we could even imagine.
January 27, 2026 at 4:26 PM
The Epstein files must be worse than we could even imagine.
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"[A new British intelligence report] echoes warnings some of us have made for years, only to be dismissed as nutters, doomsayers and extremists."
"Every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse...”
You won't find more crucial reading than this.
"Every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse...”
You won't find more crucial reading than this.
This week's column is about something that's arguably more important than anything in the news, crucial as some of the other issues are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:25 PM
"[A new British intelligence report] echoes warnings some of us have made for years, only to be dismissed as nutters, doomsayers and extremists."
"Every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse...”
You won't find more crucial reading than this.
"Every critical ecosystem is on a pathway to collapse...”
You won't find more crucial reading than this.
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THEY ARE THE SAME PEOPLE @sandibachom.bsky.social 👇👇👇
January 27, 2026 at 11:27 PM
THEY ARE THE SAME PEOPLE @sandibachom.bsky.social 👇👇👇
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Trump’s use of AI images sparks alarm and misinformation fears
Trump’s use of AI images sparks alarm and misinformation fears
Trump’s use of AI images sparks alarm and misinformation fears
www.independent.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Trump’s use of AI images sparks alarm and misinformation fears
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It’s important that we name the evil of Trump/GOP’s chaotic, violent, paramilitary operation of putting armed militias onto the streets of America to punish “blue states” & communities that don’t support Trump/GOP! These things didn’t just happen. It was a CHOICE by Trump/GOP! #FundHealthcareNotICE
January 27, 2026 at 3:38 PM
It’s important that we name the evil of Trump/GOP’s chaotic, violent, paramilitary operation of putting armed militias onto the streets of America to punish “blue states” & communities that don’t support Trump/GOP! These things didn’t just happen. It was a CHOICE by Trump/GOP! #FundHealthcareNotICE
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A lot of Dems are going to take Bovino and Noem being fired as the finish line, and it's very important to make it clear to them that it is a starting line
January 27, 2026 at 2:12 AM
A lot of Dems are going to take Bovino and Noem being fired as the finish line, and it's very important to make it clear to them that it is a starting line