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James Anthony @jamesag85.bsky.social · 1d

The Simpsons taught me everything I ever needed to know about US politics at 9 years old.

On This Day in Simpsons History @dailysimpsons.bsky.social · 1d

“Inside, you secretly long for a cold-hearted Republican to lower taxes, brutalize criminals, and rule you like a king!”

“Sideshow Bob Roberts” first aired October 9, 1994. (Clip features a deleted line!)

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 8d

I am sickened by today’s attack in Manchester. Antisemitism is on the rise around the world, and we must do all we can to stomp it out. I am grateful to first responders and congregants who showed incredible bravery, and I am praying for those who were killed.

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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 9d

HOPE not hate condemn the appalling, violent attack at a synagogue in Manchester which has taken place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Our thoughts are with the Jewish community and all affected.

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James Anthony @jamesag85.bsky.social · 9d

Thoughts go out to everyone affected by the events in Manchester ✡️♥️

James Anthony @jamesag85.bsky.social · 13d

The only time my normally football loving mates group chat exploded with superlatives.

That Tristan Sailor reverse pass 😚👌

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James Anthony @jamesag85.bsky.social · 20d

Great Britain and the EU cannot rely on an American President that is wilfully ignorant of world events.

We need to plan for a world without USA as an ally.

Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 20d

President Trump says he hasn't been briefed on Russia invading Estonian air space - Maybe he doesn't want to upset his buddy Putin

James Anthony @jamesag85.bsky.social · 21d

It's been announced The band The Pigeon Detectives are playing the Super League Grand Final.

Did anyone even ask Lady Gaga? She is in Manchester that same week.

James Anthony @jamesag85.bsky.social · 21d

For those who unfortunately have never heard this masterpiece.
youtu.be/1l52QZmN1Gs?...

Robbie Williams - Rudebox

YouTube video by robbiewilliamsvevo

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James Anthony @jamesag85.bsky.social · 21d

My take on the FOS debate.

Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro and Robbie Williams 2006 single Rudebox both have the right to exist but they are not of equal worth. I personally don't HAVE to listen one over the other but in terms of which is more deserving of our attention and respect, Rudebox wins.

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Canadian Resistance Front @iamnotasalmon.bsky.social · 21d

#rugby #canada

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James Anthony @jamesag85.bsky.social · 21d

Will Featherstone, Salford or Newcastle even compete in next year's combined Championship/League One competition?

James Anthony @jamesag85.bsky.social · 21d

Watching Frasier repeats on Channel 4.

Peri Gilpin who played Roz Doyle is the most criminally underrated comedic actress to appear on television.

And in terms of "90's TV most beautiful women polls, she's up there with Jennifer Aniston and Gillian Anderson.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 24d

You can watch the big ‘Together for Palestine’ concert here in Wembley Arena, London, at 7pm UK time/2pm ET. Some big names speaking and performing from Benedict Cumberbatch to Florence Pugh to Damon Albarn to Mos Def to Riz Ahmed to Guy Pearce. (And me.)
www.youtube.com/live/RWBVHFv...

Together for Palestine

YouTube video by Brian Eno

www.youtube.com

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James Anthony @jamesag85.bsky.social · 26d

RIP Ricky Hatton🥊

There's only one.

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James Anthony @jamesag85.bsky.social · 26d

BBC News: "...Further proof the political party making all the headlines are Reform UK."

Also BBC News: "Breaking news; Nigel Farage opened his mouth to yawn."

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 26d

Summer just absolutely fucked off didn't it. Gave us a really good few months, hit September, pulled down the shutters and said: That's your lot mate. Clockwatching bastard.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 27d

"I'm not going to be conscripted into saying... how sorry I am for him and his family" - Hitchens on Falwell on Fox

I'm reminded of how the late Christopher Hitchens reacted to Jerry Falwell's death, by lambasting his political legacy, with Sean Hannity on Fox at the time.

Christopher Hitchens on Hannity & Colmes about Rev. Falwell's Death

YouTube video by William Fischer

www.youtube.com

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Machine Pun Kelly @kellyscaletta.bsky.social · 27d

Well said!

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 27d

Just to be clear: Brian Kilmeade *did not* endorse euthanizing homeless people. He advocated MURDERING over 700,000 of them.

And on a network that has been *beside itself* over the murder of just one man this week.

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James Anthony @jamesag85.bsky.social · 27d

Does it matter what political views any shooter may have when The President of the United States himself has been radicalized?

James Anthony @jamesag85.bsky.social · 27d

Keith Starmer and the Labour party have got some very serious questions to answer.

But I will never take morality lessons from a Tory.

Labour are still amateurs compared to undisputed kings of corruption that are the Tory party.

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James Anthony @jamesag85.bsky.social · 27d

Labour have legitimized the prejudices and paranoia of racists in the hope of winning their vote. The same "Queer Starmer" crowd that have been making endless memes about Dianne Abbott, who say Sadiq Khan is a terrorist and shrugged at the death of Jo Cox.

Keir Starmer should be ashamed of himself.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 28d

Megyn Kelly attributes the Charlie Kirk shooting to autism, citing just a short video as her evidence. WTF 🤬

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James Anthony @jamesag85.bsky.social · 28d

Utterly brilliant and disturbing in equal measure.

Margo Gontar @margogontar.bsky.social · 29d

This Ukrainian orchestra created an overture imitating the sound of Russian Shahed drone attack. And I guarantee you it’s one of the most chilling things you’d ever hear.

This is exactly how drone attack sounds like : the nauseating moped-like

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Robin 86 47 Indict the Pedos @rokkinrobin55.bsky.social · Sep 6

That's the whole truth in a nutshell!
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

The golden rule of Trump and Farage’s free speech crusade: they’re allowed to chat rubbish – you’re not | Marina Hyde

The Reform leader has been in the US, bemoaning Britain’s ‘awful authoritarian situation’. It’s a shame about his party’s own anti-media huff back home, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

www.theguardian.com

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