General Boles
@generalboles.bsky.social
Former MP, former Supreme Allied Commander #WarOnTheCountryside, above average satirical photoshopper & senior advisor to Sir Keir Starmer before he became unpopular
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"Weather on Saturday was lovely, wasn't it? Get up to anything nice?"
"Yeah, went protesting the RNLI"
"Yeah, went protesting the RNLI"
The Texas / 2nd Amendment flag is a particularly unhinged touch seeing as the protest was in Poole
February 14, 2026 at 5:28 PM
"Weather on Saturday was lovely, wasn't it? Get up to anything nice?"
"Yeah, went protesting the RNLI"
"Yeah, went protesting the RNLI"
There was a protest outside the RNLI today and I would post the 'there are dozens of us' meme but that would be to overstate the case somewhat
February 14, 2026 at 5:17 PM
There was a protest outside the RNLI today and I would post the 'there are dozens of us' meme but that would be to overstate the case somewhat
Roses are red
my heart you have stole ❤️
my heart you have stole ❤️
February 14, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Roses are red
my heart you have stole ❤️
my heart you have stole ❤️
No, they really are not
Norway and Italy are tied after Day 7 of competition in Milan Cortina 🥇
February 13, 2026 at 11:17 PM
No, they really are not
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His name sounds like it should be a Shapps alias tbf
February 13, 2026 at 10:17 PM
His name sounds like it should be a Shapps alias tbf
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I will die on this hill: medal is a noun not a verb.
February 13, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I will die on this hill: medal is a noun not a verb.
That's the biggest shock since I was overlooked for a Cabinet position in 2015 #IceSkating
February 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM
That's the biggest shock since I was overlooked for a Cabinet position in 2015 #IceSkating
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Thinking of making this my new author photo. There aren't enough authors with giant cats in books these days.
February 13, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Thinking of making this my new author photo. There aren't enough authors with giant cats in books these days.
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Kemi's latest messaging needs work imo
February 13, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Kemi's latest messaging needs work imo
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Objectively funny.
February 13, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Objectively funny.
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Sliding headfirst down a hill is coming home
February 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Sliding headfirst down a hill is coming home
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GB finally win a medal at the winter olympics and it's gold for Matt Weston in skeleton.
First man to win a gold for GB since Christopher Dean 42 years ago.
First man to win a gold for GB since Christopher Dean 42 years ago.
February 13, 2026 at 8:59 PM
GB finally win a medal at the winter olympics and it's gold for Matt Weston in skeleton.
First man to win a gold for GB since Christopher Dean 42 years ago.
First man to win a gold for GB since Christopher Dean 42 years ago.
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WE JUST GOT A GOLD AT THE WINTER OLYMPICS BTW
February 13, 2026 at 8:58 PM
WE JUST GOT A GOLD AT THE WINTER OLYMPICS BTW
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Very much enjoyed this week’s newsletter from Helen Lewis, especially the part where she is unhappy with San Francisco for still not sorting out its hill problem
February 13, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Very much enjoyed this week’s newsletter from Helen Lewis, especially the part where she is unhappy with San Francisco for still not sorting out its hill problem
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It's weird but I think I would notice if my other half 's apparent disposable income more than doubled for several years.
February 13, 2026 at 12:57 PM
It's weird but I think I would notice if my other half 's apparent disposable income more than doubled for several years.
The best Oasis song is Cum On Feel the Noize on the b-side of Don't Look Back In Anger
February 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM
The best Oasis song is Cum On Feel the Noize on the b-side of Don't Look Back In Anger
Flavor Flav watching Women's Skeleton at the #WinterOlympics is not a phrase I ever saw myself saying
February 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Flavor Flav watching Women's Skeleton at the #WinterOlympics is not a phrase I ever saw myself saying
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“It looks like you’re writing an article. Would you like help?”
February 13, 2026 at 10:32 AM
“It looks like you’re writing an article. Would you like help?”
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It’s over for this country
February 13, 2026 at 4:10 PM
It’s over for this country
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Does Farage need Russian money to spout their talking points, or does he just do it for free?
February 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Does Farage need Russian money to spout their talking points, or does he just do it for free?
If you see me walking down the street
And I start to cry
RUN TO THE MEDIA AND COMPLAIN HOW ITS SYMPTOMATIC OF LONDONS DECLINE
And I start to cry
RUN TO THE MEDIA AND COMPLAIN HOW ITS SYMPTOMATIC OF LONDONS DECLINE
Nadhim Zahawi thinks London is now unsafe, because the other day a tired-looking man walked past him during the morning rush hour.
February 13, 2026 at 3:11 PM
If you see me walking down the street
And I start to cry
RUN TO THE MEDIA AND COMPLAIN HOW ITS SYMPTOMATIC OF LONDONS DECLINE
And I start to cry
RUN TO THE MEDIA AND COMPLAIN HOW ITS SYMPTOMATIC OF LONDONS DECLINE
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Cheers to the most popular ambassador to Britain: Hiroshi Suzuki
Cheers to the most popular ambassador to Britain: Hiroshi Suzuki
www.thetimes.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Cheers to the most popular ambassador to Britain: Hiroshi Suzuki
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Lunch with the FT: Jeremy Bowen
I spoke to the BBC's international editor about Israel, impartiality, and whether Gaddafi farted through interviews: www.ft.com/content/b139...
I spoke to the BBC's international editor about Israel, impartiality, and whether Gaddafi farted through interviews: www.ft.com/content/b139...
BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen: ‘I do this to tell people what the hell is happening’
The veteran correspondent on the future of the Middle East, why impartiality matters — and his ‘long view’ on Britain’s national broadcaster
www.ft.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Lunch with the FT: Jeremy Bowen
I spoke to the BBC's international editor about Israel, impartiality, and whether Gaddafi farted through interviews: www.ft.com/content/b139...
I spoke to the BBC's international editor about Israel, impartiality, and whether Gaddafi farted through interviews: www.ft.com/content/b139...