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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 2d

I should add, for context, the machine is A rated for energy efficiency, which is why it takes such a long time - apparently that's more energy efficient overall.

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 2d

I like my men like I like my washing machine... Quick and efficient

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 2d

That's so fast! Why is mine taking nearly 4 hours!? 😭

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 2d

Oh my eco cycle is nearly 4 hours...

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 2d

Ok, this is such a middle aged thing, but...

My washing machine has a 3:40 cycle, or a 49 minute quick cycle, why doesn't it have something in between? You know, when you're in a moderate rush? Has no one invented a washing machine where you can say "ok, I've got 2 hours, do your thing"?

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 6d

Things I never thought I'd say until I got over 40:

"Well, that's quite enough excitement for one day"

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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 10d

This was the first test that had many trans people worried the Greens would fold. That they didn't is an excellent sign and a rare show of actual support for trans people from a political party that isn't just empty words.

More of this @zackpolanski.bsky.social ❤️

Stats for Lefties 🍉🏳️‍⚧️ @leftiestats.bsky.social · 10d

🚨 NEW | Anti-trans hate group "Green Women's Declaration" have been formally barred from Green Party conference.

The group sought a stall at conference, but their bid was denied by the party. Green leader Zack Polanski recently affirmed the party's support for trans rights.

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 10d

I think sarcastically is probably the only acceptable use.

But I'm old. So my opinion probably doesn't count. 😬😂

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 10d

❤️ love this

David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 11d

I mean she's got an album called 1989, which is her year of birth, which is only 20 years ago, so I don't know how this is possible.

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 11d

a woman with a surprised look on her face says i 'm old !

ALT: a woman with a surprised look on her face says i 'm old !

media.tenor.com

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 11d

So I just read a news article that mentioned Taylor Swift's "20 year career" and I nearly had a heart attack and died.

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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 13d

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Amber @risettemd.bsky.social · 12d

You're beautiful, and everything is going to be OK.

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 12d

For context:

Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 13d

Compulsory 'voluntary work' is just unpaid Labour.

Effectively they want to make migrants do community service for the crime of wanting to live in the UK

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 12d

I love volunteering, I've done loads of voluntary work. But if someone is being forced to do it, then it's not voluntary. It's a pretty basic principle.

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 12d

If "voluntary work" is a precondition to access certain rights as a citizen, then it's not voluntary, it's just unpaid labour.

There's another name for that.

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 13d

That's not really the solution to the issue that's being raised.

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 13d

The major political parties, broadcasters, and institutions should all leave X.

It's an extremely dangerous disinformation machine, and staying there only legitimises it and the chaotic agenda of the richest man in the world.

Who is a raving fucking lunatic.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Ed Miliband says it is ‘possible’ that UK government should leave X

Energy minister says platform’s owner Elon Musk is a ‘dangerous man’ who is part of a ‘global network of right’

www.theguardian.com

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 14d

I think you're right in that a lot of the up front cost will come from the taxpayer. But I suspect whichever private firm operates the scheme will be making the most of being able to build a data profile for every single citizen in the UK.

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 14d

Oh yeah for sure - there's a positive use case, but making it compulsory for everyone... That's where I'm not comfortable.

David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 14d

I love how Starmer says the BritCard is going to be free.

If an online service is "free" - you, and your data, are the product.

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 14d

I'm astonished to be on the same side as the Tories against Labour policy, but here we are.

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 15d

You know, if people don't have a passport they probably don't need one, and if they don't need a passport, they likely don't need a Digital ID Card either.

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David Paisley @davidpaisley.bsky.social · 15d

Yeah, the scariest is when I've been having a conversation in real life, not on my phone or WhatsApp or whatever, a chat with a friend & what we've been discussing later appears in adverts. I know they say they're not listening but it seems to happen so often that it's hard to say it's coincidental.

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