Disappointed Optimist
@disappoptimism.bsky.social
I’m that guy that looks just like this that did that tweet that made you laugh that one time. UK based.
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This is my thread of threads - the stories & tales I tell in one place for the Bluesky:
This was inevitable.
Rules for thee, not for me.
Rules for thee, not for me.
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM
This was inevitable.
Rules for thee, not for me.
Rules for thee, not for me.
In other news the total loss of WiFi at my home means everyone is watching terrestrial TV
November 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
In other news the total loss of WiFi at my home means everyone is watching terrestrial TV
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There’s this idea that somehow left wing people are afraid of the truth coming out and I sincerely believe that in fact everyone just wants to rip the core out of the immorality that is debasing western culture now & start again irrespective of politics
November 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
There’s this idea that somehow left wing people are afraid of the truth coming out and I sincerely believe that in fact everyone just wants to rip the core out of the immorality that is debasing western culture now & start again irrespective of politics
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Also incl National Audit Office film on effect+handling of cuts to #BBCWorldService +resulting drop in its audience. “ #Russia + #China are filling the gaps by spending between £6bn and £8bn on expanding their global media activities” See: www.bbc.com/news/article... When will we stop self-harming?
November 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Also incl National Audit Office film on effect+handling of cuts to #BBCWorldService +resulting drop in its audience. “ #Russia + #China are filling the gaps by spending between £6bn and £8bn on expanding their global media activities” See: www.bbc.com/news/article... When will we stop self-harming?
Incredible. Grab the data whilst you can this won’t be up for long
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Incredible. Grab the data whilst you can this won’t be up for long
Blimey. 10 & a half years!
This story is all Nigel Farage should be asked about by journalists for months
Ex-leader of Reform UK in Wales sentenced to 10-and-a-half years for taking pro-Russian bribes
The judge tells Nathan Gill his actions were a
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Blimey. 10 & a half years!
Update on definitely not Nazi level
Shit
Shit
See? Just like Brett said. A temporary inconvenience and then all's well!
America 2025.
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Update on definitely not Nazi level
Shit
Shit
Russia remains open to being made to look really stupid & brutal over & over again by a much smaller opponent whilst slowly destabilising their society
KREMLIN: RUSSIA REMAINS OPEN TO NEGOTIATIONS
November 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Russia remains open to being made to look really stupid & brutal over & over again by a much smaller opponent whilst slowly destabilising their society
Campaigners for the wealthy keep saying the wealthy will leave the UK and I’m kinda surprised that the wealthy seem to be able to afford all these people to speak on their behalf but won’t pay more tax.
November 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Campaigners for the wealthy keep saying the wealthy will leave the UK and I’m kinda surprised that the wealthy seem to be able to afford all these people to speak on their behalf but won’t pay more tax.
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I’m calling on the UK Government to seriously review its presence on X (formerly Twitter) and then leave. It’s not just a communication channel anymore. Read more:
www.politicshome.com/news/article... 1/10
www.politicshome.com/news/article... 1/10
Labour MPs Call For A More Serious Review Of The Government's Use Of X
Labour MPs are calling for ministers to take control of decisions over the government’s continued use of X, as concerns grow about the platform’s s...
www.politicshome.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I’m calling on the UK Government to seriously review its presence on X (formerly Twitter) and then leave. It’s not just a communication channel anymore. Read more:
www.politicshome.com/news/article... 1/10
www.politicshome.com/news/article... 1/10
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Grok's signature before and after writing Elon Musk's biography
November 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Grok's signature before and after writing Elon Musk's biography
I talked about how you can train an LLM with extensive prompt work to talk about topics exactly the same way but I feel Grok hasn’t so much been prompted here as tortured with acid drips
November 20, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I talked about how you can train an LLM with extensive prompt work to talk about topics exactly the same way but I feel Grok hasn’t so much been prompted here as tortured with acid drips
W h u t
The construction of the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer has begun!
cte.org.uk/eternal-wall...
A ground breaking ceremony was recently held at Coleshill in the West Midlands. When it's finished, it will be the largest Christian landmark in the UK
#PrayTogether 🙏
cte.org.uk/eternal-wall...
A ground breaking ceremony was recently held at Coleshill in the West Midlands. When it's finished, it will be the largest Christian landmark in the UK
#PrayTogether 🙏
November 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
W h u t
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Employers: we can't find any good candidates!
The hiring process:
The hiring process:
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Employers: we can't find any good candidates!
The hiring process:
The hiring process:
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It’s the exclusive everyone wanted, the story that will win next year’s Pulitzer…
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
London's giant AI artwork to be torn down
The bizarre story of why a much-talked-about creation is being torn down. Plus: Docklands Light Railway extension, giant laser stalks the night sky, and more tales of Android phone theft rejection.
www.londoncentric.media
November 20, 2025 at 7:18 AM
It’s the exclusive everyone wanted, the story that will win next year’s Pulitzer…
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
I can reveal London’s giant AI generated Christmas artwork, the subject of much online mockery, is being torn down - and I honestly *genuinely* think you’ll never guess why. www.londoncentric.media/p/ai-artwork...
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when all the lawyers on your timeline go off at once
November 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
when all the lawyers on your timeline go off at once
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Remember that time Deutsche Bank testified against Trump in a real estate fraud trial?
Also did you know JP Morgan’s Dimon is being mooted as a potential leader to go against Trump in the future & a committed democrat.
Don’t now why I thought of this now.
Also did you know JP Morgan’s Dimon is being mooted as a potential leader to go against Trump in the future & a committed democrat.
Don’t now why I thought of this now.
The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank for Jeffrey Epstein's financial records. tinyurl.com/mtdt5ny8
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Remember that time Deutsche Bank testified against Trump in a real estate fraud trial?
Also did you know JP Morgan’s Dimon is being mooted as a potential leader to go against Trump in the future & a committed democrat.
Don’t now why I thought of this now.
Also did you know JP Morgan’s Dimon is being mooted as a potential leader to go against Trump in the future & a committed democrat.
Don’t now why I thought of this now.
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My mother saved for years to go to Corfu she didn't get charitable status for it.
November 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
My mother saved for years to go to Corfu she didn't get charitable status for it.
You’re going to want to keep this image for later
November 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
You’re going to want to keep this image for later
Someone approached me and made small talk because I was destroying a pile of beers in the corner on my own.
“I recognise you - what do you do?”
Me (burps):
“Scuse me. Yes I drink the free beer. And look unapproachable. Clearly tonight I am only good at one of these things.”
“I recognise you - what do you do?”
Me (burps):
“Scuse me. Yes I drink the free beer. And look unapproachable. Clearly tonight I am only good at one of these things.”
November 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Someone approached me and made small talk because I was destroying a pile of beers in the corner on my own.
“I recognise you - what do you do?”
Me (burps):
“Scuse me. Yes I drink the free beer. And look unapproachable. Clearly tonight I am only good at one of these things.”
“I recognise you - what do you do?”
Me (burps):
“Scuse me. Yes I drink the free beer. And look unapproachable. Clearly tonight I am only good at one of these things.”
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shenanigans going on in Nasdaq before the NVDA report. straight up, and now straight back down:
November 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
shenanigans going on in Nasdaq before the NVDA report. straight up, and now straight back down:
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Realising how many empowerment memes for women boil down to this
November 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Realising how many empowerment memes for women boil down to this