JB
@jbpol.bsky.social
Lefty, pro LGBT, atheist in Birmingham, UK
I hate it when reviewers stay on the fence
January 30, 2026 at 10:21 PM
I hate it when reviewers stay on the fence
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There needs to be international sanctions on the United States, Trump and his family, and leading members of the regime. They’ve crossed too many lines and must face punishment.
January 30, 2026 at 4:02 PM
There needs to be international sanctions on the United States, Trump and his family, and leading members of the regime. They’ve crossed too many lines and must face punishment.
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'Far Left American politicians'
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January 30, 2026 at 1:45 PM
'Far Left American politicians'
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Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
January 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:47 AM
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On almost everything – fraud, polarisation, radicalisation, misinformation – evidence suggests that over 60s are in much more urgent need of online protection and education than teenagers.
But that issue gets zero political attention, and is a total non-starter. Nothing good will come of it.
But that issue gets zero political attention, and is a total non-starter. Nothing good will come of it.
This was a minor story on London news this morning - but suspect is a real cautionary (and alarming) tale of an older man getting radicalised online.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sidcup man convicted aover explosive attack on Ulez camera
Kevin Rees's homemade bomb caused damage to vehicles and property including a child's bedroom.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:43 AM
On almost everything – fraud, polarisation, radicalisation, misinformation – evidence suggests that over 60s are in much more urgent need of online protection and education than teenagers.
But that issue gets zero political attention, and is a total non-starter. Nothing good will come of it.
But that issue gets zero political attention, and is a total non-starter. Nothing good will come of it.
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We obsess about kids and social media: the issues with older people are glossed over.
This was a minor story on London news this morning - but suspect is a real cautionary (and alarming) tale of an older man getting radicalised online.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sidcup man convicted aover explosive attack on Ulez camera
Kevin Rees's homemade bomb caused damage to vehicles and property including a child's bedroom.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:04 AM
We obsess about kids and social media: the issues with older people are glossed over.
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Rachel Reeves, "It is not right that people who don't go to uni are having to bear all the costs for others to do so"
Oli Dugmore, "If Reeves wants to make the argument that you shouldn't be paying for things that you don't use, there will be a lot of pensioners who don't get a pension"
Oli Dugmore, "If Reeves wants to make the argument that you shouldn't be paying for things that you don't use, there will be a lot of pensioners who don't get a pension"
January 28, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Rachel Reeves, "It is not right that people who don't go to uni are having to bear all the costs for others to do so"
Oli Dugmore, "If Reeves wants to make the argument that you shouldn't be paying for things that you don't use, there will be a lot of pensioners who don't get a pension"
Oli Dugmore, "If Reeves wants to make the argument that you shouldn't be paying for things that you don't use, there will be a lot of pensioners who don't get a pension"
I'm not saying that @theguardian.com is wrong, @davidallengreen.bsky.social, but the rhetoric in edition.cnn.com/us/live-news... isn't exactly what I'd term "descalation"
Live updates: Trump tells Minneapolis mayor he’s ‘playing with fire’ if federal immigration law isn’t enforced | CNN
President Donald Trump issued a warning to Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey if the city doesn’t enforce federal immigration law. Frey reiterated local police will not carry out federal immigration enforce...
edition.cnn.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:12 PM
I'm not saying that @theguardian.com is wrong, @davidallengreen.bsky.social, but the rhetoric in edition.cnn.com/us/live-news... isn't exactly what I'd term "descalation"
I want to repost @lucympowell.bsky.social on the byelection but the (far) right of Labour have made a complete nonsense of the statement about countering the extremism of Reform/Farage when they court the far right themselves.
January 28, 2026 at 6:58 PM
I want to repost @lucympowell.bsky.social on the byelection but the (far) right of Labour have made a complete nonsense of the statement about countering the extremism of Reform/Farage when they court the far right themselves.
FFS
January 28, 2026 at 2:49 PM
FFS
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Well done! Fantastic work from the anti-immigration lobby. Enormous financial loss to one of the UK’s top global industries. 👏🏼👏🏼
UK institutions suffered a record fall in international student numbers last year, with significant drops in enrolments from India, China and Nigeria at some universities #highered #Edusky https://ow.ly/aesG50Y4hh0
January 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Well done! Fantastic work from the anti-immigration lobby. Enormous financial loss to one of the UK’s top global industries. 👏🏼👏🏼
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Local Facebook group is enjoying unearthing classic Goodwin content. In this video Matt says he was "lucky or unfortunate enough to be in Manchester a few days ago" and that "the energy in this room is ten times what it was in Manchester".
January 28, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Local Facebook group is enjoying unearthing classic Goodwin content. In this video Matt says he was "lucky or unfortunate enough to be in Manchester a few days ago" and that "the energy in this room is ten times what it was in Manchester".
This is the director's cut. Original was just 3 words.
Here is my training session on the use of AI in the workplace.
Don’t do it.
Thank you for your attention.
Don’t do it.
Thank you for your attention.
January 28, 2026 at 10:32 AM
This is the director's cut. Original was just 3 words.
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“Breaking news: Renowned composer Philip Glass…”
*Oh no…*
“…withdraws from Kennedy Center.”
*Fuck yeah*
*Oh no…*
“…withdraws from Kennedy Center.”
*Fuck yeah*
January 27, 2026 at 5:58 PM
“Breaking news: Renowned composer Philip Glass…”
*Oh no…*
“…withdraws from Kennedy Center.”
*Fuck yeah*
*Oh no…*
“…withdraws from Kennedy Center.”
*Fuck yeah*
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Matt Goodwin makes a living out of railing against university educated elites & his whole schtick is "he was the first person in his family to go to university", which is a bit weird given that his Dad, now being heavily invoked for his Manchester connection, appears to have a string of degrees.
January 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Matt Goodwin makes a living out of railing against university educated elites & his whole schtick is "he was the first person in his family to go to university", which is a bit weird given that his Dad, now being heavily invoked for his Manchester connection, appears to have a string of degrees.
First sensible thing I've known him to say.
Trump: "With that being said, you can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns. You just can't. You can't walk in with guns. You can't do that. But it's just a very unfortunate incident."
January 27, 2026 at 6:19 PM
First sensible thing I've known him to say.
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The US Holocaust Museum being more outraged by Tim Walz saying that, like Anne Frank, children today are in hiding from armed agents of the state, than they are about the fact that children are in hiding from armed agents of the state, is why Holocaust remembrance culture is in crisis.
January 26, 2026 at 11:30 PM
The US Holocaust Museum being more outraged by Tim Walz saying that, like Anne Frank, children today are in hiding from armed agents of the state, than they are about the fact that children are in hiding from armed agents of the state, is why Holocaust remembrance culture is in crisis.
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Brexit is the biggest disaster of recent years. It continues to damage and divide us. Every polls and survey without exception show a consistent majority wanting to reverse it in some form or other.
Politicians love to quote ‘the will of the people’. Well, we’ve been clear. But are they listening?
Politicians love to quote ‘the will of the people’. Well, we’ve been clear. But are they listening?
January 27, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Brexit is the biggest disaster of recent years. It continues to damage and divide us. Every polls and survey without exception show a consistent majority wanting to reverse it in some form or other.
Politicians love to quote ‘the will of the people’. Well, we’ve been clear. But are they listening?
Politicians love to quote ‘the will of the people’. Well, we’ve been clear. But are they listening?
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Anonymous has been DDoSing companies associated with ICE in defence of the people of the US and Minneapolis, the campaign has been sporadic and decentralized. Others are working on anti surveillance firmware and spreading information. #3E
January 27, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Anonymous has been DDoSing companies associated with ICE in defence of the people of the US and Minneapolis, the campaign has been sporadic and decentralized. Others are working on anti surveillance firmware and spreading information. #3E
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At a time of growing political instability and jeopardy, rejoining the EU isn’t an academic issue or one borne of nostalgia. It’s a matter of political necessity.
From Dominic Grieve and me 👇
From Dominic Grieve and me 👇
Cooperation is more effective than isolation - working with our European neighbours is the best way to defeat the threats facing Britain.
January 26, 2026 at 8:41 PM
At a time of growing political instability and jeopardy, rejoining the EU isn’t an academic issue or one borne of nostalgia. It’s a matter of political necessity.
From Dominic Grieve and me 👇
From Dominic Grieve and me 👇
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A non-random response survey is written up as if statistically meaningful.
And since when are MH conditions like schizophrenia impacted by "therapy culture"?
Completely ridiculous from beginning to end.
And since when are MH conditions like schizophrenia impacted by "therapy culture"?
Completely ridiculous from beginning to end.
Why do conservatives report more happiness and better mental health than liberals?
I just conducted a survey and think I have part of the answer. The left embraces what I call therapy culture, which is tied to unhappiness.
I explain here. www.richardhanania.com/p/does-thera...
I just conducted a survey and think I have part of the answer. The left embraces what I call therapy culture, which is tied to unhappiness.
I explain here. www.richardhanania.com/p/does-thera...
Does Therapy Culture Explain the Ideological Mental Health Gap?
Evidence that too much awareness of psychological problems is causing more of them
www.richardhanania.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:53 PM
A non-random response survey is written up as if statistically meaningful.
And since when are MH conditions like schizophrenia impacted by "therapy culture"?
Completely ridiculous from beginning to end.
And since when are MH conditions like schizophrenia impacted by "therapy culture"?
Completely ridiculous from beginning to end.
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