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British Hongkonger (Simplified background; other ancestries too). Hammer. Opinionated, often annoying, cynical transport planner/ economist/ development aid consultant. Anti-Fascist.
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In a sign of how much of a sham HK's elections are, a District Councillor for the Shatin District has endorsed all 5 candidates fighting for the same seat in the upcoming LegCo elections, because who you vote for doesn't matter.
November 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
In a sign of how much of a sham HK's elections are, a District Councillor for the Shatin District has endorsed all 5 candidates fighting for the same seat in the upcoming LegCo elections, because who you vote for doesn't matter.
Serious question: how much more is spent storing these flags for the rest of the year?
After all, destroying or disposing of them would be considered as desecration of the Chinese flag, which these days is one of the most serious criminal offences apparently
After all, destroying or disposing of them would be considered as desecration of the Chinese flag, which these days is one of the most serious criminal offences apparently
The HK government spent more than HK$24 million on national and regional flags, banners, lamppost bunting, and other festive displays to mark China's National Day on October 1. In full: buff.ly/c73IgoF
Exclusive: HK gov't spent HK$24.6m on 130k National Day displays
The HK government spent more than HK$24 million on national and regional flags, banners, lamppost bunting, and other festive displays to mark China's National Day on October 1.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Serious question: how much more is spent storing these flags for the rest of the year?
After all, destroying or disposing of them would be considered as desecration of the Chinese flag, which these days is one of the most serious criminal offences apparently
After all, destroying or disposing of them would be considered as desecration of the Chinese flag, which these days is one of the most serious criminal offences apparently
Anyone know if anything's happened in Ap Lei Chau town? Just been told there are 30+ cops around, but can't find any newsflashes anywhere
November 19, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Anyone know if anything's happened in Ap Lei Chau town? Just been told there are 30+ cops around, but can't find any newsflashes anywhere
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Emails highlight Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon relationship
Emails highlight Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon relationship
New documents show the pair discussing travel arrangements and UK politics in messages from 2018.
www.bbc.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Emails highlight Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon relationship
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1/7 Another Russian lie debunked:
Why Russia’s 2022 Kyiv offensive was not a feint but the main plan
Why Russia’s 2022 Kyiv offensive was not a feint but the main plan
November 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
1/7 Another Russian lie debunked:
Why Russia’s 2022 Kyiv offensive was not a feint but the main plan
Why Russia’s 2022 Kyiv offensive was not a feint but the main plan
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
November 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
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TG got some moves. Thanks to @bmxbanditsduglas.bsky.social And thanks for birthday wishes 😀👍⚡️⚡️
Happy birthday to @coseyfannitutti.bsky.social who has been a hero of mine since I was in my troubled teens.
November 5, 2025 at 8:08 AM
TG got some moves. Thanks to @bmxbanditsduglas.bsky.social And thanks for birthday wishes 😀👍⚡️⚡️
Anyone got a nano-violin?
In 2019, Gaw Capital and Hengli Investments paid HK$15 billion for CityPlaza Three & CityPlaza Four.
Rental income doesn’t cover its interest payments. Hengli was supposed to cover 35% of the shortfall, but hasn’t contributed a penny since September 2023
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Rental income doesn’t cover its interest payments. Hengli was supposed to cover 35% of the shortfall, but hasn’t contributed a penny since September 2023
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Hong Kong Property Losses Hit Private Equity Funds After $17 Billion Rush
When Blackstone Inc. bet on Hong Kong’s commercial real estate sector in 2014, it bought a 20,000-square-foot retail space in the bustling Mong Kok district for HK$700 million ($90 million) to target ...
www.bloomberg.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Anyone got a nano-violin?
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October 21, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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An admirably clear statement from Board of Deputies of British Jews and Jewish Leadership Council
October 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
An admirably clear statement from Board of Deputies of British Jews and Jewish Leadership Council
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It's interesting in the USA you can call for the homeless to be murdered live on Fox News.
But encouraging mass murder bordering on Genocide doesn't warrant any action at all.
But criticize Donald Trump, oh no you are fired!
But encouraging mass murder bordering on Genocide doesn't warrant any action at all.
But criticize Donald Trump, oh no you are fired!
September 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
It's interesting in the USA you can call for the homeless to be murdered live on Fox News.
But encouraging mass murder bordering on Genocide doesn't warrant any action at all.
But criticize Donald Trump, oh no you are fired!
But encouraging mass murder bordering on Genocide doesn't warrant any action at all.
But criticize Donald Trump, oh no you are fired!
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I just saw a comment that said "I don't support what happened to Charlie, but Charlie supported what happened to Charlie."
THAT ... that's what I've been trying to put into words.
THAT ... that's what I've been trying to put into words.
September 11, 2025 at 7:20 AM
I just saw a comment that said "I don't support what happened to Charlie, but Charlie supported what happened to Charlie."
THAT ... that's what I've been trying to put into words.
THAT ... that's what I've been trying to put into words.
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Elizabeth Warren on people who say Dems needs to tone down their rhetoric: "Oh, please. Why don't you start with the president of the United States? And every ugly meme he's posted and every ugly word."
September 11, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Elizabeth Warren on people who say Dems needs to tone down their rhetoric: "Oh, please. Why don't you start with the president of the United States? And every ugly meme he's posted and every ugly word."
Today's find. An old article, which I'm posting without comment
September 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Today's find. An old article, which I'm posting without comment
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In case you missed it ...
Fascists aren't interested in improving things through traditional politics. That's why they don't need sensible policies. Their only policy is: "Get rid of those who aren't like us, then everything will be perfect!" It's a cult-like promise of paradise that overrides all rational argument.
September 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In case you missed it ...
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Let’s settle this, is Nigel Farage a racist?
Like if he is.
RT if he is a traitor.
Like if he is.
RT if he is a traitor.
September 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Let’s settle this, is Nigel Farage a racist?
Like if he is.
RT if he is a traitor.
Like if he is.
RT if he is a traitor.
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Important little tread from Febriana here on the narratives being used to undermine the protests in indonesia.
Important read for those trying to understand whats going on.
Important read for those trying to understand whats going on.
I notice there's an effort to sway public opinions about the protests and protesters since 28th. If you follow the narratives, they seem to only target the protesters, calling them violent, provoking kids to commit violent acts, then hoaxes about bu Ana (pink hijab lady) being racist
September 4, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Important little tread from Febriana here on the narratives being used to undermine the protests in indonesia.
Important read for those trying to understand whats going on.
Important read for those trying to understand whats going on.
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Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him
September 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him
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Trump is getting ratioed on his own site for that Epstein post.
His supporters are NOT happy.
His supporters are NOT happy.
![Donald J. Trump
@realDonald Trump
3h
What's going on with my "boys" and, in some cases, "gals?" They're all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB! We're on one Team, MAGA, and I don't like what's happening. We have a PERFECT Administration, THE TALK OF THE WORLD, and "selfish people" are trying to hurt it, all over a guy who never dies, Jeffrey Epstein. For years, it's Epstein, over and over again. Why are we giving publicity to Files written by Obama, Crooked Hillary, Comey, Brennan, and the Losers a... Show more
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July 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Trump is getting ratioed on his own site for that Epstein post.
His supporters are NOT happy.
His supporters are NOT happy.
Age verification?
Though I only have quite vague memories (if that) of the 1975 FA Cup Final, I do remember slightly better the 1980 FA Cup final...
Though I only have quite vague memories (if that) of the 1975 FA Cup Final, I do remember slightly better the 1980 FA Cup final...
Age verification? The first trophy I enjoyed seeing Arsenal win as a fan was the 1979 F.A. Cup.
Age verification? I have walked inside the Kowloon walled city.
July 12, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Age verification?
Though I only have quite vague memories (if that) of the 1975 FA Cup Final, I do remember slightly better the 1980 FA Cup final...
Though I only have quite vague memories (if that) of the 1975 FA Cup Final, I do remember slightly better the 1980 FA Cup final...
This was where I used to take visitors to HK. Wondering whether as part of bankruptcy, there's a chance someone might step in to save Metropol?
Metropol Restaurant, a dim sum trolley cart restaurant at United Centre in Admiralty that has been around for 35 years, will operate until September 27, in another sign of Hong Kong's changing tastes and economic pressures
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Hong Kong’s Metropol Restaurant, with dim sum trolleys, will close in September
In business for 35 years, it joins slew of eateries that have folded in recent months, after Japanese parent company announced bankruptcy in May.
www.scmp.com
July 8, 2025 at 6:37 AM
This was where I used to take visitors to HK. Wondering whether as part of bankruptcy, there's a chance someone might step in to save Metropol?
Me and the boys heard you were talking shit
July 4, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Me and the boys heard you were talking shit
So, the "patriotic" legislature already cleansed of those who might speak for ordinary HKers isn't subservient enough. No "vilification" (do they mean simply criticism) of government permitted henceforth:
hongkongfp.com/2025/07/04/h...
hongkongfp.com/2025/07/04/h...
Legco's proposed new code of conduct seeks to prohibit 'vilifying' HK gov't
HK's Legislative Council (LegCo) has proposed a new code of conduct to ensure that lawmakers "perform their duties in a constructive manner" and do "not intentionally vilify the governance credibility...
hongkongfp.com
July 4, 2025 at 3:16 AM
So, the "patriotic" legislature already cleansed of those who might speak for ordinary HKers isn't subservient enough. No "vilification" (do they mean simply criticism) of government permitted henceforth:
hongkongfp.com/2025/07/04/h...
hongkongfp.com/2025/07/04/h...
Not to mention with the shutdown of the League of Social Democrats there is now not a single pro-democracy party left.
So HKSARG obviously believe the majority of HKers who voted pandem in 2019 are seen as a "tiny minority" in their newspeak
So HKSARG obviously believe the majority of HKers who voted pandem in 2019 are seen as a "tiny minority" in their newspeak
Hong Kong has 7.5 million people but in many ways, it can feel very small. And I think I'm far from alone in being just 1, 2 or 3 degrees of separation away from political prisoners, political exiles, people who have lost jobs or had businesses negatively affected by political repression, etc.
Always good to remember that when GovHK says the NSL impacts a "tiny minority" of ppl, they are deliberately measuring that impact solely in terms of the number of convictions. The actual impact is far, far wider, and they know that, because it's by design.
July 2, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Not to mention with the shutdown of the League of Social Democrats there is now not a single pro-democracy party left.
So HKSARG obviously believe the majority of HKers who voted pandem in 2019 are seen as a "tiny minority" in their newspeak
So HKSARG obviously believe the majority of HKers who voted pandem in 2019 are seen as a "tiny minority" in their newspeak