BrighterBeat
@brighterbeat.bsky.social
Dad. Marketeer. LUFC season ticket holder. Vinyl collector & gig goer. Anti-Trump. Occasionally ride a massive motorbike for fun in the sunshine.
The USA administration has figured out that no-one is going to challenge them militarily or financially, so the fascist frat boys have decided they’re going to just do what they want. Wake up! This is not a drill, everybody. Please repeat “This is not a drill”… (please, FFS!) @chadbourn.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 1:17 AM
The USA administration has figured out that no-one is going to challenge them militarily or financially, so the fascist frat boys have decided they’re going to just do what they want. Wake up! This is not a drill, everybody. Please repeat “This is not a drill”… (please, FFS!) @chadbourn.bsky.social
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Quick update for US media: the story is not about Maduro or what’s going on in Venezuela. It’s about the massive rupture in US history where the country now stands for invading and occupying any country it likes.
Trump in his press conference made it very clear this is a new age. Did you miss that?
Trump in his press conference made it very clear this is a new age. Did you miss that?
January 3, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Quick update for US media: the story is not about Maduro or what’s going on in Venezuela. It’s about the massive rupture in US history where the country now stands for invading and occupying any country it likes.
Trump in his press conference made it very clear this is a new age. Did you miss that?
Trump in his press conference made it very clear this is a new age. Did you miss that?
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THREAD: I'll fact-check all the viral misinformation about the US military operation in Venezuela in this thread
This image, purporting to show the US military arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is AI-generated.
According to Google's SynthID detector, it was created using Google AI.
This image, purporting to show the US military arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is AI-generated.
According to Google's SynthID detector, it was created using Google AI.
January 3, 2026 at 5:55 PM
THREAD: I'll fact-check all the viral misinformation about the US military operation in Venezuela in this thread
This image, purporting to show the US military arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is AI-generated.
According to Google's SynthID detector, it was created using Google AI.
This image, purporting to show the US military arresting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, is AI-generated.
According to Google's SynthID detector, it was created using Google AI.
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Trump’s action has freed up world powers to do whatever they want. International law no longer counts. Only strength.
January 3, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Trump’s action has freed up world powers to do whatever they want. International law no longer counts. Only strength.
Putin knows that Trump will do nothing if Russia invades EU states. Xi knows he’ll do nothing if China invades Taiwan. EU leaders are too scared of their right wing populists to condemn it. Welcome to 2026, where 80yrs of post-WW2 “advancement” has taught electorates nothing 😬🤦🏻♂️
January 3, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Putin knows that Trump will do nothing if Russia invades EU states. Xi knows he’ll do nothing if China invades Taiwan. EU leaders are too scared of their right wing populists to condemn it. Welcome to 2026, where 80yrs of post-WW2 “advancement” has taught electorates nothing 😬🤦🏻♂️
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Breaking News: Venezuela accused the U.S. of carrying out military attacks in the capital of Caracas and three other locations after reports of explosions. Follow live updates.
Live Updates: U.S. Military Strikes Caracas, Venezuela Says
President Nicolás Maduro denounced what he called an “imperialist attack” after explosions were heard at a military base in the Venezuelan capital. The Trump administration has been building pressure on Mr. Maduro for months.
nyti.ms
January 3, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Breaking News: Venezuela accused the U.S. of carrying out military attacks in the capital of Caracas and three other locations after reports of explosions. Follow live updates.
Trump is the same as Putin. You can't bomb another country just because you want to. The USA is now a pariah state, and should be boycotted in the same way we now view Russia. Stop buying their products, stop holidaying there. Say no to fascism. Utterly disgusting start to 2026 🤬
BREAKING: The United States appears to have begun bombing Venezuela. Massive airstrikes are underway. War is here.
January 3, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Trump is the same as Putin. You can't bomb another country just because you want to. The USA is now a pariah state, and should be boycotted in the same way we now view Russia. Stop buying their products, stop holidaying there. Say no to fascism. Utterly disgusting start to 2026 🤬
Some very unusual unforced errors creeping into Leeds game today. Liverpool are pressing well, but this is quite a different performance than the last 5 games. Changes have made the side unbalanced and the back line looks much shakier than recent form 😬 #LUFC
January 1, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Some very unusual unforced errors creeping into Leeds game today. Liverpool are pressing well, but this is quite a different performance than the last 5 games. Changes have made the side unbalanced and the back line looks much shakier than recent form 😬 #LUFC
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“You guys, Hitler wants to see Poland succeed”
Trump: "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed. It sounds a little strange but President Putin was very generous in his feeling toward Ukraine succeeding, including supplying energy, electricity and other things at very low prices."
December 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
“You guys, Hitler wants to see Poland succeed”
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What Rupert is actually saying (which he isn’t brave enough to say out loud) is that if you’re not white then you’re not British.
As a British citizen and I’ll say this loudly, it’s this attitude that stains our nation & people like Lowe are a stain on this nation with their racism & xenophobia.
As a British citizen and I’ll say this loudly, it’s this attitude that stains our nation & people like Lowe are a stain on this nation with their racism & xenophobia.
December 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
What Rupert is actually saying (which he isn’t brave enough to say out loud) is that if you’re not white then you’re not British.
As a British citizen and I’ll say this loudly, it’s this attitude that stains our nation & people like Lowe are a stain on this nation with their racism & xenophobia.
As a British citizen and I’ll say this loudly, it’s this attitude that stains our nation & people like Lowe are a stain on this nation with their racism & xenophobia.
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Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
December 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Remember: The oligarchs who control our economy and democracy seek to divide us so they can become more powerful.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
They want us to turn on each other so we don't look up and see where all the wealth and power have gone.
Don't fall for it.
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A first senior club goal for Archie Gray has Tottenham Hotspur ahead against Crystal Palace.
December 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
A first senior club goal for Archie Gray has Tottenham Hotspur ahead against Crystal Palace.
Win tomorrow and Leeds go 15th and 9 points clear of 18th, with another point’s worth of gap in goal difference 🎉 #LUFC have to turn up and boss the game versus a depleted Sunderland. A four-game switch to get dragged back in would be a massive boost going into the New Year 🤞🏻
December 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Win tomorrow and Leeds go 15th and 9 points clear of 18th, with another point’s worth of gap in goal difference 🎉 #LUFC have to turn up and boss the game versus a depleted Sunderland. A four-game switch to get dragged back in would be a massive boost going into the New Year 🤞🏻
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😮 SHOCK: As Santa Is Cancelled.
👇🏻 Find out why - watch and then share this #BrokenNews report.
youtu.be/I96albSd2w0
👇🏻 Find out why - watch and then share this #BrokenNews report.
youtu.be/I96albSd2w0
#BrokenNews - Santa Is Cancelled
YouTube video by Larry & Paul
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December 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
😮 SHOCK: As Santa Is Cancelled.
👇🏻 Find out why - watch and then share this #BrokenNews report.
youtu.be/I96albSd2w0
👇🏻 Find out why - watch and then share this #BrokenNews report.
youtu.be/I96albSd2w0
This year on Bluesky I wrote 226 posts and 837 replies. I received 2,130 likes, with 71 being from my most popular post, and apparently I love saying "leeds" and 😂!
www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
brighterbeat.bsky.social's Bluesky Wrapped 2025
Check out brighterbeat.bsky.social's year on Bluesky!
www.madebyolof.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
This year on Bluesky I wrote 226 posts and 837 replies. I received 2,130 likes, with 71 being from my most popular post, and apparently I love saying "leeds" and 😂!
www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
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Anton Stach scores bangers 🎯
@LUFC
@LUFC
December 21, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Anton Stach scores bangers 🎯
@LUFC
@LUFC
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Leeds 4 Ipswich 0 23
Leeds 4 Oxford 0 24
Leeds 4 Crystal Palace 1 25
The last games before Christmas in the past 3 years we've scored 4 goals!
If you want to extend that back to 22 we did score 4 goals against Bournemouth in our last home game before Christmas. But that was on Bonfire Night! #LUFC
Leeds 4 Oxford 0 24
Leeds 4 Crystal Palace 1 25
The last games before Christmas in the past 3 years we've scored 4 goals!
If you want to extend that back to 22 we did score 4 goals against Bournemouth in our last home game before Christmas. But that was on Bonfire Night! #LUFC
December 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Leeds 4 Ipswich 0 23
Leeds 4 Oxford 0 24
Leeds 4 Crystal Palace 1 25
The last games before Christmas in the past 3 years we've scored 4 goals!
If you want to extend that back to 22 we did score 4 goals against Bournemouth in our last home game before Christmas. But that was on Bonfire Night! #LUFC
Leeds 4 Oxford 0 24
Leeds 4 Crystal Palace 1 25
The last games before Christmas in the past 3 years we've scored 4 goals!
If you want to extend that back to 22 we did score 4 goals against Bournemouth in our last home game before Christmas. But that was on Bonfire Night! #LUFC
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What do these corporations all have in common?
-Lockheed Martin
-Palantir
-Microsoft
-Amazon
-Comcast
-Google
-Apple
-Meta
-HP
-Nvidia
-T-Mobile
They all have lucrative government contracts — and they're all donors to Trump's $400M ballroom.
-Lockheed Martin
-Palantir
-Microsoft
-Amazon
-Comcast
-Apple
-Meta
-HP
-Nvidia
-T-Mobile
They all have lucrative government contracts — and they're all donors to Trump's $400M ballroom.
December 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
What do these corporations all have in common?
-Lockheed Martin
-Palantir
-Microsoft
-Amazon
-Comcast
-Google
-Apple
-Meta
-HP
-Nvidia
-T-Mobile
They all have lucrative government contracts — and they're all donors to Trump's $400M ballroom.
-Lockheed Martin
-Palantir
-Microsoft
-Amazon
-Comcast
-Apple
-Meta
-HP
-Nvidia
-T-Mobile
They all have lucrative government contracts — and they're all donors to Trump's $400M ballroom.
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𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝟒-𝟏 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
The Premier League's best away team went to Elland Road and were well and truly swept away.
A big win for Leeds, who go six points clear of the relegation zone.
The Premier League's best away team went to Elland Road and were well and truly swept away.
A big win for Leeds, who go six points clear of the relegation zone.
December 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM
𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝟒-𝟏 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
The Premier League's best away team went to Elland Road and were well and truly swept away.
A big win for Leeds, who go six points clear of the relegation zone.
The Premier League's best away team went to Elland Road and were well and truly swept away.
A big win for Leeds, who go six points clear of the relegation zone.
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If you need a giggle this morning I thoroughly recommend this - www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
The Liz Truss Show review – hapless ravings from a cupboard
Britain’s briefest PM kept her fans waiting before launching her latest plea for Maga attention in the form of a ham-fisted YouTube talk show
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:25 AM
If you need a giggle this morning I thoroughly recommend this - www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I've played most of a season now, and my main issue with #FM26 is that if I want to "play" (watch) a match, even on "key highlights only", it takes 15-20 minutes to do the match. How is there not a setting for watching a game that takes only 3 mins? Am I missing something @sortitoutsi.bsky.social ?
December 6, 2025 at 12:34 AM
I've played most of a season now, and my main issue with #FM26 is that if I want to "play" (watch) a match, even on "key highlights only", it takes 15-20 minutes to do the match. How is there not a setting for watching a game that takes only 3 mins? Am I missing something @sortitoutsi.bsky.social ?
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It's the moment when he takes the medal out of the box and puts it on himself for me. That's one of the most pathetic things I've ever seen lol. He's so desperate to get it.
December 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
It's the moment when he takes the medal out of the box and puts it on himself for me. That's one of the most pathetic things I've ever seen lol. He's so desperate to get it.