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I have bad dreams and I poop a lot.
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I have bad dreams and I poop a lot.
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Little Rooms and the Rest
A free-to-read look back and forward, and a manifesto of sorts
bassmidstopsandtherest.substack.com
so LISTEN UP... had a bit of new year reflection, looked back at our increasingly impressive archive and had a little think about how these conversations have fed into the stuff I'm doing with current projects (particularly the "LITTLE ROOMS" manifesto and exciting things that are coming from that)
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Seeing the NYT switch to active voice feels like watching a seal holding back the apocalypse crack
years and years of avoiding plain language and the active voice do make the choice to use it more impactful, I suppose
January 24, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Seeing the NYT switch to active voice feels like watching a seal holding back the apocalypse crack
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A Godzilla-sized Sid James celebrating the last season of Bless This House, this week 50 years ago.
January 25, 2026 at 11:04 AM
A Godzilla-sized Sid James celebrating the last season of Bless This House, this week 50 years ago.
They do also WEIGH complaints. They might respond defensively or full on snarkily to them, but they are counting them nonetheless.
One thing the BBC is sometimes capable of doing better than other broadcasters is applying pressure from the inside - someone like eg Ros Atkins should have an editor or writer on from this to have them defend the decisions.
January 25, 2026 at 11:18 AM
They do also WEIGH complaints. They might respond defensively or full on snarkily to them, but they are counting them nonetheless.
OK I'm not saying a Khan / Rayner leadership is ever likely, even possible, but can you imagine the uptick in gammon embolisms?
January 25, 2026 at 11:15 AM
OK I'm not saying a Khan / Rayner leadership is ever likely, even possible, but can you imagine the uptick in gammon embolisms?
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J.G. Ballard, prophet of the future.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Meet ‘Amelia’: the AI-generated British schoolgirl who is a far-right social media star
The avatar, created to deter young people from extremism, has been subverted and is breaking out of niche online silos
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2026 at 10:56 AM
J.G. Ballard, prophet of the future.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Many of the right’s biggest influencers traffic in tactical masculinity and operator cosplay, and I don't think many are going to resist the urge to call out ICE ops for being clown shoes if it affords them a little time to brag about their own skills and training.
One interesting thing to monitor, as the Trump administration pushes its narrative defending the actions of federal immigration officers who shot and killed Alex Pretti, for some MAGA people this appears to be a breaking point
www.wired.com/story/the-in...
www.wired.com/story/the-in...
January 25, 2026 at 3:16 AM
Many of the right’s biggest influencers traffic in tactical masculinity and operator cosplay, and I don't think many are going to resist the urge to call out ICE ops for being clown shoes if it affords them a little time to brag about their own skills and training.
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soon they’ll be releasing the Epstein files just to distract from DHS murders
January 25, 2026 at 5:32 AM
soon they’ll be releasing the Epstein files just to distract from DHS murders
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Still on the Greek Myths, the list of Jason's Argonauts sounds very Lads On Tour
January 25, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Still on the Greek Myths, the list of Jason's Argonauts sounds very Lads On Tour
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Here's the original Little Rooms manifesto. I love it when a plan comes together, and this one really is: there's some amazing work coming straight off the back of other people reading this specific rant.
Little Rooms.
Great Things Start in Little Rooms. That's it.
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January 17, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Here's the original Little Rooms manifesto. I love it when a plan comes together, and this one really is: there's some amazing work coming straight off the back of other people reading this specific rant.
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Penetrating the formal, and informal, channels through which time- or information-poor people form their opinions has always been critical. As William Wilberforce said in the fight to ban slavery:
"You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again that you didn't know."
"You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again that you didn't know."
January 25, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Penetrating the formal, and informal, channels through which time- or information-poor people form their opinions has always been critical. As William Wilberforce said in the fight to ban slavery:
"You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again that you didn't know."
"You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again that you didn't know."
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Creating opposition to the actions of the state or a political cause is rarely about changing the mind of 'the other side'.
It's about making time- or information-poor people aware of the horrible shit. The 'undecided centre' is rarely neutral. It's underinformed, consciously or subconsciously.
It's about making time- or information-poor people aware of the horrible shit. The 'undecided centre' is rarely neutral. It's underinformed, consciously or subconsciously.
January 25, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Creating opposition to the actions of the state or a political cause is rarely about changing the mind of 'the other side'.
It's about making time- or information-poor people aware of the horrible shit. The 'undecided centre' is rarely neutral. It's underinformed, consciously or subconsciously.
It's about making time- or information-poor people aware of the horrible shit. The 'undecided centre' is rarely neutral. It's underinformed, consciously or subconsciously.
aka McDonnellism
Difficult not to feel that Andy Burnham’s political ambitions have already been skewered by Tacitus: he will be a great future Labour leader so long as he never actually becomes Labour leader.
January 25, 2026 at 9:28 AM
aka McDonnellism
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We're very proud of your spiritual growth, child of the light, we really are. You have shown so much potential.
But you breached the boundary of compound, child of the light. Why did you do that? You looked upon sin. You understand that cannot be tolerated, don't you?
But you breached the boundary of compound, child of the light. Why did you do that? You looked upon sin. You understand that cannot be tolerated, don't you?
January 19, 2026 at 4:19 PM
We're very proud of your spiritual growth, child of the light, we really are. You have shown so much potential.
But you breached the boundary of compound, child of the light. Why did you do that? You looked upon sin. You understand that cannot be tolerated, don't you?
But you breached the boundary of compound, child of the light. Why did you do that? You looked upon sin. You understand that cannot be tolerated, don't you?
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so LISTEN UP... had a bit of new year reflection, looked back at our increasingly impressive archive and had a little think about how these conversations have fed into the stuff I'm doing with current projects (particularly the "LITTLE ROOMS" manifesto and exciting things that are coming from that)
Little Rooms and the Rest
A free-to-read look back and forward, and a manifesto of sorts
bassmidstopsandtherest.substack.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:41 PM
so LISTEN UP... had a bit of new year reflection, looked back at our increasingly impressive archive and had a little think about how these conversations have fed into the stuff I'm doing with current projects (particularly the "LITTLE ROOMS" manifesto and exciting things that are coming from that)
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My problem with Gladiators is that it always seems wrong when this guy speaks and doesn't have a Bristol accent.
I have never seen such a severe case of Resting Bristolian Face.
I have never seen such a severe case of Resting Bristolian Face.
January 24, 2026 at 6:38 PM
My problem with Gladiators is that it always seems wrong when this guy speaks and doesn't have a Bristol accent.
I have never seen such a severe case of Resting Bristolian Face.
I have never seen such a severe case of Resting Bristolian Face.
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The fricking NRA is now the voice of reason. That’s how far off the deep end the U.S. government and conservative enablers of Trump have gone.
January 25, 2026 at 7:17 AM
The fricking NRA is now the voice of reason. That’s how far off the deep end the U.S. government and conservative enablers of Trump have gone.
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This is why the Government should step in. Support the BBC against Trump but challenge it, no require it, to be a "without fear" news organisation once more.
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The BBC coverage is absolutely terrible.
It leads on "sharply contested narratives"
It has a dramatic skew to the US government
It has posted the video but has failed to report on what it shows: it shows the US govt account is untrue
It leads on "sharply contested narratives"
It has a dramatic skew to the US government
It has posted the video but has failed to report on what it shows: it shows the US govt account is untrue
January 25, 2026 at 7:37 AM
This is why the Government should step in. Support the BBC against Trump but challenge it, no require it, to be a "without fear" news organisation once more.
bsky.app/profile/sund...
bsky.app/profile/sund...
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starting to feel like it will never be the right day to stop sniffing glue
January 24, 2026 at 5:18 PM
starting to feel like it will never be the right day to stop sniffing glue
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Please reshare the below post, unfortunately some accounts with lots of followers have reposted the false claim and loads of people are falling for it.
I'm seeing people mistakenly claim the gun photo was posted before today, but its just how Google sometimes dates images based on the original date of the thread its posted in, not when it was posted. The photo was posted an hour ago in this 5 day old thread
www.reddit.com/r/fivethirty...
www.reddit.com/r/fivethirty...
January 24, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Please reshare the below post, unfortunately some accounts with lots of followers have reposted the false claim and loads of people are falling for it.
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I'm seeing people mistakenly claim the gun photo was posted before today, but its just how Google sometimes dates images based on the original date of the thread its posted in, not when it was posted. The photo was posted an hour ago in this 5 day old thread
www.reddit.com/r/fivethirty...
www.reddit.com/r/fivethirty...
January 24, 2026 at 6:35 PM
I'm seeing people mistakenly claim the gun photo was posted before today, but its just how Google sometimes dates images based on the original date of the thread its posted in, not when it was posted. The photo was posted an hour ago in this 5 day old thread
www.reddit.com/r/fivethirty...
www.reddit.com/r/fivethirty...
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When you realize you used your influential platform to make this version of our country happen
January 24, 2026 at 11:03 PM
When you realize you used your influential platform to make this version of our country happen
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Businesses on Nicollet—where at least a thousand people are rallying in protest against ICE after they murdered Alex Pretti down the block—have opened their doors to the community to use the bathroom and warm up.
At The Copper Hen, trays of food are being set out for people to make their own tacos.
At The Copper Hen, trays of food are being set out for people to make their own tacos.
January 24, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Businesses on Nicollet—where at least a thousand people are rallying in protest against ICE after they murdered Alex Pretti down the block—have opened their doors to the community to use the bathroom and warm up.
At The Copper Hen, trays of food are being set out for people to make their own tacos.
At The Copper Hen, trays of food are being set out for people to make their own tacos.
Ok this just lifted my mood several notches, such a reminder of why good DJing is the best thing.
djcity on Instagram: "Hip-hop vibes for reggaeton parties! 🎉 tracks powered by DJcity, mixed by @dj.babyb Tracklist:1. Too Short - Shake That Monkey - J…"
Hip-hop vibes for reggaeton parties! 🎉 tracks powered by DJcity, mixed by @dj.babyb Tracklist:1. Too Short - Shake That Monkey - Jrythm Puro Pari Remix2. Jay-Z - Can I Get A - Delirious & Alex K - Puro Pari Remix3. Mustard & Migos - Pure Water - ChildsPlay & Jurab Remix🔗Download the tracks on DJcity (link in bio)
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January 24, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Ok this just lifted my mood several notches, such a reminder of why good DJing is the best thing.
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The DHS funding bill is effectively dead in the Senate.
New: @cortezmasto.senate.gov is a no on the DHS funding bill.
January 24, 2026 at 9:35 PM
The DHS funding bill is effectively dead in the Senate.
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as i mentioned elsewhere earlier, we are all deeply acquainted with the causes and routes of burnout and it is time to think of that in the other direction and use it to inform us going forward.
January 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM
as i mentioned elsewhere earlier, we are all deeply acquainted with the causes and routes of burnout and it is time to think of that in the other direction and use it to inform us going forward.