Ben Skipper
@benskipper.bsky.social
Communicator specialising in aviation, military, art and agricultural (Erotic Tractors™️ a speciality) themes, with some history, illustration and photography on the side.
This is the sort of reality check the Federal US need right now!
January 5, 2026 at 10:24 AM
This is the sort of reality check the Federal US need right now!
I would also push as to why Farage thought it appropriate to push for higher tariffs against the UK by the US. That bit of treachery should not be forgotten either.
Goodall: Are you having an inquiry into Nathan Gill?
Stupid Dubai Dick Tice: No, one bad apple.
Goodall: How do you know unless you have the inquiry?
Stupid Dubai Dick Tice: We know who's in the party.
Goodall: You didn't know about Gill.
Stupid Dubai Dick Tice: That was years ago. #ukpolitics
Stupid Dubai Dick Tice: No, one bad apple.
Goodall: How do you know unless you have the inquiry?
Stupid Dubai Dick Tice: We know who's in the party.
Goodall: You didn't know about Gill.
Stupid Dubai Dick Tice: That was years ago. #ukpolitics
January 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
I would also push as to why Farage thought it appropriate to push for higher tariffs against the UK by the US. That bit of treachery should not be forgotten either.
January 4, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Timing. It's all about the timing. Just ask the disgruntled Chinese trade delegates in Venezuela.
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January 4, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Timing. It's all about the timing. Just ask the disgruntled Chinese trade delegates in Venezuela.
Watching the gammon boiling their piss about overthrowing the current UK govt with US help is predictable and pitiful. Strokers the lot of them.
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January 3, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Watching the gammon boiling their piss about overthrowing the current UK govt with US help is predictable and pitiful. Strokers the lot of them.
An interesting point, but which date would we choose? 24 April 1916, 19 January 1919 or 18 April 1949? The fact that Article 3.1 of the constitution remains unfulfilled could be a key element in this. Or, was it The Spaniard (Da Valera) playing it safe with the then politically volatile British?
But strangely missing Ireland
January 3, 2026 at 2:37 PM
An interesting point, but which date would we choose? 24 April 1916, 19 January 1919 or 18 April 1949? The fact that Article 3.1 of the constitution remains unfulfilled could be a key element in this. Or, was it The Spaniard (Da Valera) playing it safe with the then politically volatile British?
19 January 1919 is missing, granted it's not official, with the 24 April Post Office declaration being officially commemorated.
@robertbohan.bsky.social your guidance is always appreciated if I'm wide of the mark.
@robertbohan.bsky.social your guidance is always appreciated if I'm wide of the mark.
So many countries were crippled by the British, and they all celebrate the date they managed to uncouple from the colonial misery we inflicted. Here’s the list of countries and territories which gained independence from the British Empire, with their independence days:
January 3, 2026 at 12:40 PM
19 January 1919 is missing, granted it's not official, with the 24 April Post Office declaration being officially commemorated.
@robertbohan.bsky.social your guidance is always appreciated if I'm wide of the mark.
@robertbohan.bsky.social your guidance is always appreciated if I'm wide of the mark.
Of course it did. Congratulations to all who indulged and turned a blind eye to the behaviours of the tangerine tyrant. This really is on so many people.
BREAKING: The U.S. has launched launched military operations against Venezuela, according to media reports and Venezuela's government.
Blasts shake Venezuela, government says US to blame: Live updates
Venezuela's government declared a state of emergency and denounced what it called "extremely serious military aggression" by the United States.
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January 3, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Of course it did. Congratulations to all who indulged and turned a blind eye to the behaviours of the tangerine tyrant. This really is on so many people.
Happy New Year in advance to all my followers. May 2026 bring success and easily located parking places. May your enemies suffer minor inconveniences on an irregular basis and may the sun shine on a laundry day.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Happy New Year in advance to all my followers. May 2026 bring success and easily located parking places. May your enemies suffer minor inconveniences on an irregular basis and may the sun shine on a laundry day.
Fish and chips was invented by a Sephardi fish fryer and an Irish potato seller in London's Docklands as a quick and cheap meal for the stevedores.
Ok folks: what is your favorite fact that you share with people (maybe a bit too) eagerly?
December 31, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Fish and chips was invented by a Sephardi fish fryer and an Irish potato seller in London's Docklands as a quick and cheap meal for the stevedores.
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Pleased to announce a new series for Substack in 2026; open.substack.com/pub/philipwb...
The German Way of War - Part One
Introducing the Kampfgruppe - the Battle Group
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December 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Pleased to announce a new series for Substack in 2026; open.substack.com/pub/philipwb...
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BREAKING: A Russian newspaper today — “America no longer sees our country as a threat… The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World… he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold that must be destroyed…”
Read that again.
Read that again.
December 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
BREAKING: A Russian newspaper today — “America no longer sees our country as a threat… The US leader’s philosophy is closer to the values of Russia’s president, not the politicians of the Old World… he sees Europe as a liberal stronghold that must be destroyed…”
Read that again.
Read that again.
Next time Deform claim they're not far right show them this post. A great deal of juvenile nonsense by Sonia to unpack, but the big give away is the handle of the individual tagged at the end; Far Right Floozy.
These people are not the sharpest are they?
These people are not the sharpest are they?
December 30, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Next time Deform claim they're not far right show them this post. A great deal of juvenile nonsense by Sonia to unpack, but the big give away is the handle of the individual tagged at the end; Far Right Floozy.
These people are not the sharpest are they?
These people are not the sharpest are they?
The moment you realise Facebook has become a far right echo chamber the quicker it all makes sense.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The moment you realise Facebook has become a far right echo chamber the quicker it all makes sense.
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Historians: Quibbling Over Exact Definition Of Concentration Camp Sign Of Healthy Society https://theonion.com/historians-quibbling-over-exact-definition-of-concentration-camp-sign-of-healthy-society/
December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Historians: Quibbling Over Exact Definition Of Concentration Camp Sign Of Healthy Society https://theonion.com/historians-quibbling-over-exact-definition-of-concentration-camp-sign-of-healthy-society/
Why did Hornby choose TT over N guage?
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December 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Why did Hornby choose TT over N guage?
No it didn't. He upset the right people. Excellent.
Uncle Chuck knocking it out of the park this year. Pity it's going to go over a lot of folks heads.
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December 28, 2025 at 10:49 AM
No it didn't. He upset the right people. Excellent.
So the tangerine tw*t has gone fully Rogue.
In other news "flange" will be my go to personal insult in future.
In other news "flange" will be my go to personal insult in future.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:50 AM
So the tangerine tw*t has gone fully Rogue.
In other news "flange" will be my go to personal insult in future.
In other news "flange" will be my go to personal insult in future.
Uncle Chuck knocking it out of the park this year. Pity it's going to go over a lot of folks heads.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Uncle Chuck knocking it out of the park this year. Pity it's going to go over a lot of folks heads.
Always a wonderful feeling to see your work in the wild.
#Aachen - happiness is being in Mayersche Buchhandlung with a copy of my book about Aachen in the age of Total War. Founded in Aachen in 1817, it is the city’s central bookshop.
December 23, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Always a wonderful feeling to see your work in the wild.
One necessary preparation for Christmas is to adjust the tracking on the chair with wheels. This is a delicate and precise process using state of the art equipment and experience from running Trumpets and Rovers. Never consider your life experiences redundant when a new challenge arises.
#activeuser
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December 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
One necessary preparation for Christmas is to adjust the tracking on the chair with wheels. This is a delicate and precise process using state of the art equipment and experience from running Trumpets and Rovers. Never consider your life experiences redundant when a new challenge arises.
#activeuser
#activeuser
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This could wind up being the most-watched newsmagazine segment in television history!!
Congratulations to the Ellisons and Bari Weiss!!!
Congratulations to the Ellisons and Bari Weiss!!!
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
This could wind up being the most-watched newsmagazine segment in television history!!
Congratulations to the Ellisons and Bari Weiss!!!
Congratulations to the Ellisons and Bari Weiss!!!
Have some Yule cheer courtesy of System 7.
If you get the chance to see Miquette and Steve in 2026 do so, you won't regret it, and remember to take your dancing shoes!
youtu.be/KIpTJAGnymA
If you get the chance to see Miquette and Steve in 2026 do so, you won't regret it, and remember to take your dancing shoes!
youtu.be/KIpTJAGnymA
System 7 Live@Kozfest 9thAug2025
YouTube video by Ethereal Nige
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December 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Have some Yule cheer courtesy of System 7.
If you get the chance to see Miquette and Steve in 2026 do so, you won't regret it, and remember to take your dancing shoes!
youtu.be/KIpTJAGnymA
If you get the chance to see Miquette and Steve in 2026 do so, you won't regret it, and remember to take your dancing shoes!
youtu.be/KIpTJAGnymA
Found a new drinking game; watch the Bank of America ice rink webcam and take a swig every time someone goes down. Sorry, not sorry.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Found a new drinking game; watch the Bank of America ice rink webcam and take a swig every time someone goes down. Sorry, not sorry.