Ste Smith
@dee2ste.bsky.social
Married with two adult sons. Retired detective - child protection. #Humanity. #Politics. #History. #MUFC.
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Ok, for each retweet I’ll provide one insight, fact, or opinion on unconventional naval warfare, like submarines, explosive boats, special forces or crazy ideas
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August 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Ok, for each retweet I’ll provide one insight, fact, or opinion on unconventional naval warfare, like submarines, explosive boats, special forces or crazy ideas
0/n 🧵
0/n 🧵
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Hi All, I have had technical issues sending out my weekend update on substack today. I do not know what is happening—but hope it gets fixed soon.
What I can do is edit old posts. So I have cut a pasted this weeks update and put it at the start of last weeks.
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
What I can do is edit old posts. So I have cut a pasted this weeks update and put it at the start of last weeks.
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Weekend Update #141 and 142
The Bombardment of Ukrainian Cities—How Trump Has Already Helped Russia; The New York Times Embeds With The Waffen SS?
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July 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Hi All, I have had technical issues sending out my weekend update on substack today. I do not know what is happening—but hope it gets fixed soon.
What I can do is edit old posts. So I have cut a pasted this weeks update and put it at the start of last weeks.
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
What I can do is edit old posts. So I have cut a pasted this weeks update and put it at the start of last weeks.
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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2000 years ago: the Romans would let an aqueduct destroy the Gardon Valley. We need clean water, but at what cost?
July 14, 2025 at 8:40 AM
2000 years ago: the Romans would let an aqueduct destroy the Gardon Valley. We need clean water, but at what cost?
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For anyone who wants to know more about the criminal justice and how it actually works, as opposed to how it is portrayed.
This new series by @joannahs.bsky.social is very enjoyable, bringing more than a few smiles and a great many nods from this retired detective.
For anyone who wants to know more about the criminal justice and how it actually works, as opposed to how it is portrayed.
This new series by @joannahs.bsky.social is very enjoyable, bringing more than a few smiles and a great many nods from this retired detective.
BBC Radio 4 - You Do Not Have to Say Anything
Some questions, raised and answered, on the British Justice system.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 6, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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For anyone who wants to know more about the criminal justice and how it actually works, as opposed to how it is portrayed.
This new series by @joannahs.bsky.social is very enjoyable, bringing more than a few smiles and a great many nods from this retired detective.
For anyone who wants to know more about the criminal justice and how it actually works, as opposed to how it is portrayed.
This new series by @joannahs.bsky.social is very enjoyable, bringing more than a few smiles and a great many nods from this retired detective.
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The coming battle between social media and the state
Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength
By me, in todays @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/917c...
The coming battle between social media and the state
Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength
By me, in todays @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/917c...
January 11, 2025 at 6:18 AM
New
The coming battle between social media and the state
Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength
By me, in todays @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/917c...
The coming battle between social media and the state
Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength
By me, in todays @financialtimes.com
www.ft.com/content/917c...
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Donbas Area Situation Report: May 21-22 The frontline remains dynamic despite appearing static. Ukrainian forces reinforced Kharkiv to halt the Russian advance. The situation is still risky considering the thinned defenses. 🧵Thread
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May 23, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Donbas Area Situation Report: May 21-22 The frontline remains dynamic despite appearing static. Ukrainian forces reinforced Kharkiv to halt the Russian advance. The situation is still risky considering the thinned defenses. 🧵Thread
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