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Ignoble Jim R Houghton @jimrhoughton.bsky.social · 5h

So Schrödinger's Albo is president and supports the work of the club but has nothing whatever to do with it?

Have I got that right?

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Ignoble Jim R Houghton @jimrhoughton.bsky.social · 5h

So we have a sports club sponsored by those whose entire business model is predicated on making problem gamblers and their families homeless, organising football matches with said homeless.

Way to go, and whoopie-do. Big of you indeed.

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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 9h

ANTIFA:

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𝕃𝕦𝕜𝕚𝕦𝕞 @americanmanifesto.news · 5h

Think the shutdown is just politics? This playbook declares it an American Firewall, demands Epstein files, ends tariffs, stops healthcare theft, and refuses any compromise. https://americanmanifesto.news/the-shadow-comms-brief

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Ignoble Jim R Houghton @jimrhoughton.bsky.social · 5h

Does not even understand the basic tenets of rational thought.

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Michelle Suiter 🇵🇸🍉🕊️ @michellesuiter.bsky.social · 5h

With no conclusive evidence whatsoever RFK Jr told pregnant women not to take Tylenol bc it caused austism
Now he’s looking for the proof to back up his claims
Worst Sec. of Health ever!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h

RFK Jr on Tylenol and autism: "It is not proof. We're doing the studies to make the proof."

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Ignoble Jim R Houghton @jimrhoughton.bsky.social · 5h

We'll see what happens, but anyone who blindly trusts that any progress will be made in Gaza is, umm, perhaps being a tad naive.

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Ignoble Jim R Houghton @jimrhoughton.bsky.social · 5h

Unless your name is impossible to pronounce, no. Get over yourself.
www.theguardian.com/food/2025/oc...

Strong flat white for Batman: should I use a ‘coffee name’?

Some people go undercover when ordering takeaway – here’s what baristas think of the practice

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Ignoble Jim R Houghton @jimrhoughton.bsky.social · 5h

Indeed...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Even more annoying machines? Guardian readers share their most frustrating technofoibles | First Dog on the Moon

Apple maps thinks people can drive through my backyard!

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Ignoble Jim R Houghton @jimrhoughton.bsky.social · 5h

It is not 'partial' to turn ones back on those committing genocide. It is simply not being complicit with monstrosity.
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/o...

SBS gets viewer pushback over decision not to join Eurovision boycott if Israel allowed | Weekly Beast

Broadcaster’s acting MD says it’s crucial in these ‘troubling times’ to be impartial. Plus: ABC’s John Lyons takes on Trump

www.theguardian.com

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Ignoble Jim R Houghton @jimrhoughton.bsky.social · 5h

This is the fucking baby moron who the wealthiest and most powerful country in the world voted in. Goes without saying Norway and Nobel Committee cannot bend to his tantrums.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says

www.theguardian.com

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Ignoble Jim R Houghton @jimrhoughton.bsky.social · 5h

Any MP who does not boycott this club is in the pockets of gambling industry and proud of it...
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Australia news live: Allegra Spender and Sophie Scamps quit parliamentary sports club after Pocock ban; more police join Porepunkah manhunt

Follow live

www.theguardian.com

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🐿️Square Squirrel🐿️🌏🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇲🇺🇦🇲🇽🇨🇦🌈🦔🐈🐾 @squaresquirrel.bsky.social · 1d

If these are quintessential Englishmen, I'm done with being English...

Nigel Farage smoking and mouth agape as usual

Tommy Robinson, Yaxley Lennon, up too close

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Bob Geiger @bobgeiger.bsky.social · 20h

This feels like an important piece of wisdom for many Democratic politicians.

Republicans don't play by the rules.

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Ignoble Jim R Houghton @jimrhoughton.bsky.social · 20h

In fact they are doomed to become enemies.

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John Donegan @donegan.bsky.social · 1d

Capitalism isn’t democracy.

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve gotta say the speed with which many people bent a knee to fascism was not something I was prepared for.

That’s why the footage from Portland sparks so much hope.

People are fighting back in unique ways.

They’re making us smile. They’re fighting for freedom AND for joy.

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Ignoble Jim R Houghton @jimrhoughton.bsky.social · 20h

And anyone out there looking for him should exhibit extreme caution. It all has a pre-meditated smell and who knows what they might run into.

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Ewart, Dave @davidewart.bsky.social · 1d

A $1m reward has been offered for anyone who provides information that leads to Freeman’s capture.

Despite the mammoth search effort, there has been no sight of the fugitive, who is believed to be heavily armed, is an experienced outdoorsman and is described as a “doomsday prepper”.

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Jill Blake @biscuitkitten.bsky.social · 1d

“the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa”

Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa Lund in Casablanca

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · 23h

Translation: “We’re going to fix your car by setting it on fire and giving you a scooter.”

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23h

Thune: "The president would like to overhaul Obamacare and give people health insurance that is higher quality and more affordable."

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Jessica D. M. 🇺🇦 🇦🇺 🇨🇦 🇵🇦 🇬🇱 🪃 🟧 @jessicaperthwa.bsky.social · 1d

#Australia #VisitCanada

Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 1d

Beautiful #NovaScotia

The towns, the landscapes are charming and stunning.

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Ignoble Jim R Houghton @jimrhoughton.bsky.social · 21h

Entirely by design. You could not do what Trump's doing without the intent of crashing US economy.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Head of largest US bank warns of risk of American stock market crash

Jamie Dimon, chair of JPMorgan Chase, said he was ‘far more worried than others’ about serious market correction

www.theguardian.com

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Chris Tierney @readyuser.one · 1d

They could have prevented this with one $10,000 LTO machine and $1,000 in tapes rotated on/off site to a bank vault.

Data Bear 🏳️‍🌈 @dataandpolitics.net · 1d

South Korea has lost 858 terabytes of government data after a fire destroyed its government data center and there were no backups.

quasa.io/media/south-...

South Korea's Catastrophic Data Center Fire: 858 Terabytes of Government Data Lost Forever Due to No Backup

The fire has ignited calls for overhaul - stricter battery protocols, mandatory offsite backups, and lithium-ion audits worldwide.

quasa.io

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Brian Eno News @dark-shark.bsky.social · 1d

Brian Eno will be a speaker at a rally in support of the Palestinian people on October 11 in London www.stopwar.org.uk

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