AlanR
@alan2210.bsky.social
"Tis best sometimes your censure to restrain,
And charitably let the dull be vain:
Your silence there is better than your spite,
For who can rail so long as they can write?"
― Alexander Pope From "An Essay on Criticism," Part Three
And charitably let the dull be vain:
Your silence there is better than your spite,
For who can rail so long as they can write?"
― Alexander Pope From "An Essay on Criticism," Part Three
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AlanR
@alan2210.bsky.social
· Dec 27
British Writer Pens The Best Description Of Trump I’ve Read - London Daily
“Why do some British people not like Donald Trump?” Nate White, an articulate and witty writer from England wrote the following response:
londondaily.com
“Why do some British people not like Donald Trump?” Nate White
"He turns being artless into an art form; he is a Picasso of pettiness; a Shakespeare of shit. His faults are fractal: even his flaws have flaws, and so on ad infinitum."
londondaily.com/british-writ...
"He turns being artless into an art form; he is a Picasso of pettiness; a Shakespeare of shit. His faults are fractal: even his flaws have flaws, and so on ad infinitum."
londondaily.com/british-writ...
Bad Bunny shoots up UK charts after Super Bowl show
Bad Bunny has shot up the UK charts after his headline-making Super Bowl half-time show and Grammy win.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bad Bunny has shot up the UK charts after his headline-making Super Bowl half-time show and Grammy win.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bad Bunny shoots up UK charts after Super Bowl show
The Puerto Rican superstar has achieved a new career best in the UK albums and singles charts.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Bad Bunny shoots up UK charts after Super Bowl show
Bad Bunny has shot up the UK charts after his headline-making Super Bowl half-time show and Grammy win.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bad Bunny has shot up the UK charts after his headline-making Super Bowl half-time show and Grammy win.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Two weeks ago, Peter Mandelson told us he had no recollection of planning to buy a £2m apartment in Rio via a Panama holding company and a Brazilian company.
Yesterday we found notarised incorporation documents for the Brazilian company, with Mr Mandelson's signature.
Yesterday we found notarised incorporation documents for the Brazilian company, with Mr Mandelson's signature.
February 13, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Two weeks ago, Peter Mandelson told us he had no recollection of planning to buy a £2m apartment in Rio via a Panama holding company and a Brazilian company.
Yesterday we found notarised incorporation documents for the Brazilian company, with Mr Mandelson's signature.
Yesterday we found notarised incorporation documents for the Brazilian company, with Mr Mandelson's signature.
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Will Fox be updating their story on this and giving it the same amount of airtime as they did initial arrest?
February 13, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Will Fox be updating their story on this and giving it the same amount of airtime as they did initial arrest?
CARTOON; TRUMP’S TROLLOP
by Max Espinoza babylonbros
by Max Espinoza babylonbros
February 13, 2026 at 10:45 AM
CARTOON; TRUMP’S TROLLOP
by Max Espinoza babylonbros
by Max Espinoza babylonbros
Trump's bunch of losers lose again
US judge blocks Pentagon's effort to punish Senator Mark Kelly
The preliminary ruling by U.S. District Judge Richard Leon in Washington is the latest setback in court for President Donald Trump's historic campaign of vengeance
US judge blocks Pentagon's effort to punish Senator Mark Kelly
The preliminary ruling by U.S. District Judge Richard Leon in Washington is the latest setback in court for President Donald Trump's historic campaign of vengeance
US judge blocks Pentagon's effort to punish Senator Mark Kelly
A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked the Pentagon from reducing Senator Mark Kelly's retired military rank and pension pay because he urged troops to reject unlawful orders.
www.reuters.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Trump's bunch of losers lose again
US judge blocks Pentagon's effort to punish Senator Mark Kelly
The preliminary ruling by U.S. District Judge Richard Leon in Washington is the latest setback in court for President Donald Trump's historic campaign of vengeance
US judge blocks Pentagon's effort to punish Senator Mark Kelly
The preliminary ruling by U.S. District Judge Richard Leon in Washington is the latest setback in court for President Donald Trump's historic campaign of vengeance
Trump’s favorite polling group delivers devastating blow: America likes Joe Biden more
Rasmussen head pollster Mark Mitchell “If an election were held TODAY between Trump and Biden, Biden would win.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Rasmussen head pollster Mark Mitchell “If an election were held TODAY between Trump and Biden, Biden would win.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
February 12, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Trump’s favorite polling group delivers devastating blow: America likes Joe Biden more
Rasmussen head pollster Mark Mitchell “If an election were held TODAY between Trump and Biden, Biden would win.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Rasmussen head pollster Mark Mitchell “If an election were held TODAY between Trump and Biden, Biden would win.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
we need to talk about that Ring Super Bowl ad
US lawmakers accuse justice department of 'inappropriately' redacting Epstein files
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
US lawmakers accuse justice department of 'inappropriately' redacting Epstein files
Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna say the DOJ is not complying with their transparency law.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 12:06 PM
US lawmakers accuse justice department of 'inappropriately' redacting Epstein files
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Hold on, this Anas Sarwar? Surely not.
February 9, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Hold on, this Anas Sarwar? Surely not.
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Reform UK continue to do a really great job at county council level, we should definitely hand the whole country over to these geniuses at the next GE. /s
Councillor quits Reform over council tax rise
Councillor quits Reform over council tax rise
Worcestershire councillor quits Reform over plans to raise council tax
Worcestershire Reform councillor David Taylor says he will now sit as an independent.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 8, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Reform UK continue to do a really great job at county council level, we should definitely hand the whole country over to these geniuses at the next GE. /s
Councillor quits Reform over council tax rise
Councillor quits Reform over council tax rise
Are the US Olympic team going to be allowed to keep any medals they win or do they have to give them to trump?
February 8, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Are the US Olympic team going to be allowed to keep any medals they win or do they have to give them to trump?
February 7, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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Pardoned J6ers continue their crime sprees across America.
February 6, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Pardoned J6ers continue their crime sprees across America.
Tim Scott Slams Donald Trump for Video Featuring Obamas as Monkeys
The South Carolina lawmaker wrote in a X post: “Praying it was fake because it’s the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House. The President should remove it.”
www.newsweek.com/tim-scott-sl...
The South Carolina lawmaker wrote in a X post: “Praying it was fake because it’s the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House. The President should remove it.”
www.newsweek.com/tim-scott-sl...
Tim Scott slams Donald Trump for video featuring Obamas as monkeys
The GOP senator described the video as racist and urged the president to remove it.
www.newsweek.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Tim Scott Slams Donald Trump for Video Featuring Obamas as Monkeys
The South Carolina lawmaker wrote in a X post: “Praying it was fake because it’s the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House. The President should remove it.”
www.newsweek.com/tim-scott-sl...
The South Carolina lawmaker wrote in a X post: “Praying it was fake because it’s the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House. The President should remove it.”
www.newsweek.com/tim-scott-sl...
fuck trump and fuck everyone who enables and supports him
"Trump Condemned For Post Depicting Obamas As Apes: ‘Racist and Disgusting’"
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
"Trump Condemned For Post Depicting Obamas As Apes: ‘Racist and Disgusting’"
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
Trump condemned for post depicting Obamas as apes: 'racist and disgusting'
The president shared a video in which the Obamas' faces appear on apes' bodies for about 1 second as The Tokens' song "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" plays.
www.newsweek.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:55 AM
fuck trump and fuck everyone who enables and supports him
"Trump Condemned For Post Depicting Obamas As Apes: ‘Racist and Disgusting’"
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
"Trump Condemned For Post Depicting Obamas As Apes: ‘Racist and Disgusting’"
www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...
Trump changes what passes for his mind, again
"Trump signals US support for Chagos handover deal"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Trump signals US support for Chagos handover deal"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Donald Trump signals US support for Chagos handover deal
It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Trump changes what passes for his mind, again
"Trump signals US support for Chagos handover deal"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Trump signals US support for Chagos handover deal"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
cartoon by Walt Handelsman
February 5, 2026 at 9:58 AM
cartoon by Walt Handelsman
Opinion of congressional Democrats plunges thanks to flagging support within their own party
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
February 5, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Opinion of congressional Democrats plunges thanks to flagging support within their own party
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
today.yougov.com/politics/art...
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Kipekee submerges herself completely then heaves onto her feet and crawls out on her belly – usually with a three-nanny entourage watching on. After that? She toddles over for a dust bath. The muddier, the better.
Which photo is your favourite?
swt.bio/kipekee
Which photo is your favourite?
swt.bio/kipekee
February 4, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Kipekee submerges herself completely then heaves onto her feet and crawls out on her belly – usually with a three-nanny entourage watching on. After that? She toddles over for a dust bath. The muddier, the better.
Which photo is your favourite?
swt.bio/kipekee
Which photo is your favourite?
swt.bio/kipekee
MAGA man learned a lesson the hard way when he grabbed a teen ICE protester
a MAGA supporter got out of his car and pushed and grabbed at a teen girl, causing her to fall,
other students rushing to the young girl's aid before the fight turned explosive
a MAGA supporter got out of his car and pushed and grabbed at a teen girl, causing her to fall,
other students rushing to the young girl's aid before the fight turned explosive
MAGA man learned a lesson the hard way when he grabbed a teen ICE protester & got a beat down
Watch: The viral video of student protestors fighting back against a MAGA diehard has the internet declaring "the kids are all right."
www.yahoo.com
February 4, 2026 at 12:17 PM
MAGA man learned a lesson the hard way when he grabbed a teen ICE protester
a MAGA supporter got out of his car and pushed and grabbed at a teen girl, causing her to fall,
other students rushing to the young girl's aid before the fight turned explosive
a MAGA supporter got out of his car and pushed and grabbed at a teen girl, causing her to fall,
other students rushing to the young girl's aid before the fight turned explosive
Snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo has died aged 79.
Virgo enjoyed an 18-year professional career, winning the UK Championship and reaching the semi-finals of the World Championship in 1979.
Following his retirement from playing in 1994, Virgo became a BBC commentator.
Virgo enjoyed an 18-year professional career, winning the UK Championship and reaching the semi-finals of the World Championship in 1979.
Following his retirement from playing in 1994, Virgo became a BBC commentator.
John Virgo dies aged 79
John Virgo, who co-presented TV show Big Break and commentated on the BBC for 47 years, has died.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Snooker legend and BBC commentator John Virgo has died aged 79.
Virgo enjoyed an 18-year professional career, winning the UK Championship and reaching the semi-finals of the World Championship in 1979.
Following his retirement from playing in 1994, Virgo became a BBC commentator.
Virgo enjoyed an 18-year professional career, winning the UK Championship and reaching the semi-finals of the World Championship in 1979.
Following his retirement from playing in 1994, Virgo became a BBC commentator.
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Tytan and Notty were rescued a week apart from different parts of Kenya, but for the same unusual reason: both mothers died in cliff falls. The pair became immediate and inseparable friends, and it has been lovely to see them heal and embrace their Nursery life together: swt.bio/tytan
February 3, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Tytan and Notty were rescued a week apart from different parts of Kenya, but for the same unusual reason: both mothers died in cliff falls. The pair became immediate and inseparable friends, and it has been lovely to see them heal and embrace their Nursery life together: swt.bio/tytan
UK privacy watchdog opens inquiry into X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
Information Commissioner’s Office to investigate whether Elon Musk’s companies have complied with data protection law
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Information Commissioner’s Office to investigate whether Elon Musk’s companies have complied with data protection law
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
UK privacy watchdog opens inquiry into X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
Information Commissioner’s Office to investigate whether Elon Musk’s companies have complied with data protection law
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:44 PM
UK privacy watchdog opens inquiry into X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
Information Commissioner’s Office to investigate whether Elon Musk’s companies have complied with data protection law
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Information Commissioner’s Office to investigate whether Elon Musk’s companies have complied with data protection law
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...