Ste Smith
dee2ste.bsky.social
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
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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...
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?
open.substack.com
July 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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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
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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.
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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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...
January 11, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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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