Kathy Love
@kathylove.bsky.social
Commercial lawyer, lifelong engagement with the European project. Newnham, Gray’s Inn, College of Europe. Now, Dutch citizen. Appreciative European. Lifelong choral singer. Mum of three. Now studying legal aspects of the Gascon wine trade 1152-1453
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Kathy Love
@kathylove.bsky.social
· Sep 16
Robert Redford playing a gentle incarnation of death, coming for a frightened old woman in The Twilight Zone episode "Nothing in the Dark" (1962). An extraordinary performance then, terribly bittersweet today
This is actually exquisite.
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The best chocolate you will ever get.
🦊If you're enjoying my advent stories, then why not buy me a cup of very strong chocolate over at my Kofi! Much appreciated for body and soul! ko-fi.com/annelouiseav...
December 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The best chocolate you will ever get.
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I have - in all seriousness - a retired European Commission Director General arguing on my LinkedIn that European Commissioners should keep posting on X as "could you chart the right policy course without being immersed in the whole range of the debate"
What bit of this from Musk does he not get?
What bit of this from Musk does he not get?
December 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I have - in all seriousness - a retired European Commission Director General arguing on my LinkedIn that European Commissioners should keep posting on X as "could you chart the right policy course without being immersed in the whole range of the debate"
What bit of this from Musk does he not get?
What bit of this from Musk does he not get?
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Kemi Badenoch is right to remind us that the last Tory government created wealth. It's just that all of it went to the 1%, while everybody else experienced the longest period of falling living standards in 200 years.
December 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Kemi Badenoch is right to remind us that the last Tory government created wealth. It's just that all of it went to the 1%, while everybody else experienced the longest period of falling living standards in 200 years.
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A constant blazing terror that somewhere, somebody might be getting a free cheese sandwich. Or indeed brief use of a wheelchair.
December 8, 2025 at 8:22 AM
A constant blazing terror that somewhere, somebody might be getting a free cheese sandwich. Or indeed brief use of a wheelchair.
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Died #Onthisday 1965 Joan Horan, Ireland's 1st Paralympian-Diagnosed with a cyst on her spine, she endured 6 yrs lying on her stomach & was paralysed by 1953-In 1960 she competed in the 1st #Paralympic games, winning gold in swimming & archery dib.ie/biography/ho...
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Died #Onthisday 1965 Joan Horan, Ireland's 1st Paralympian-Diagnosed with a cyst on her spine, she endured 6 yrs lying on her stomach & was paralysed by 1953-In 1960 she competed in the 1st #Paralympic games, winning gold in swimming & archery dib.ie/biography/ho...
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Your child did not choose to be gay, but did choose to be honest with you about it. 🏳️🌈
Showing unconditional love and acceptance will have a huge positive impact on their life.
Showing unconditional love and acceptance will have a huge positive impact on their life.
December 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Your child did not choose to be gay, but did choose to be honest with you about it. 🏳️🌈
Showing unconditional love and acceptance will have a huge positive impact on their life.
Showing unconditional love and acceptance will have a huge positive impact on their life.
Top class!
One time the local Staples (office supply store) went out of business and had a liquidation sale and my sister’s boyfriend and a couple of his friends went and bought about a thousand boxes of post it notes for 10 bucks total and six months later they did this to my dads office
December 9, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Top class!
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I am not live posting the whole argument here because I want to listen closely to Trump v. Slaughter. But the solicitor general for Trump just said the point here in killing the independence of agencies like the FTC is that executive branch officers must “fear and obey” the president. Wow. #SCOTUS
December 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I am not live posting the whole argument here because I want to listen closely to Trump v. Slaughter. But the solicitor general for Trump just said the point here in killing the independence of agencies like the FTC is that executive branch officers must “fear and obey” the president. Wow. #SCOTUS
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Ik snap niet waarom al die journalisten en duiders de reactie van Jesse Klaver “zuur” noemen. Wat hij zegt is toch gewoon waar? Een positieve, constructieve partij is afgeserveerd, een partij die meerderheidskabinet blokkeert met niet-coöperatief star koninginnegedrag is beloond.
December 8, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Ik snap niet waarom al die journalisten en duiders de reactie van Jesse Klaver “zuur” noemen. Wat hij zegt is toch gewoon waar? Een positieve, constructieve partij is afgeserveerd, een partij die meerderheidskabinet blokkeert met niet-coöperatief star koninginnegedrag is beloond.
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WHAT. THE. FUCK
"After her hearing ended, three-year-old Lucy cuddled her teddy bear as she walked back from the lawyer’s table and took a seat.
Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
coppercourier.com/2025/12/05/c...
Moments later, the next child was called up to face the judge..."
coppercourier.com/2025/12/05/c...
December 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
WHAT. THE. FUCK
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz while being in London, UK, with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, UK Prime Minister Starmer und French President Macron:
"Ukraine’s fate is Europe’s fate. We’re here to see how we can step up our efforts. No one should have any doubt: our support will not falter."
"Ukraine’s fate is Europe’s fate. We’re here to see how we can step up our efforts. No one should have any doubt: our support will not falter."
December 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz while being in London, UK, with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, UK Prime Minister Starmer und French President Macron:
"Ukraine’s fate is Europe’s fate. We’re here to see how we can step up our efforts. No one should have any doubt: our support will not falter."
"Ukraine’s fate is Europe’s fate. We’re here to see how we can step up our efforts. No one should have any doubt: our support will not falter."
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Près de 2 300 médecins, soignants et scientifiques interpellent les parlementaires et le gouvernement sur le risque de dérégulation des pesticides en Europe
Près de 2 300 médecins, soignants et scientifiques interpellent les parlementaires et le gouvernement sur le risque de dérégulation des pesticides en Europe
Les signataires de la lettre ouverte s’inquiètent en particulier d’une disposition proposée par le commissaire européen à la santé, le Hongrois Oliver Varhelyi, visant à homologuer les pesticides sur le marché unique sans limite dans le temps.
www.lemonde.fr
December 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Près de 2 300 médecins, soignants et scientifiques interpellent les parlementaires et le gouvernement sur le risque de dérégulation des pesticides en Europe
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Germany gives €500m funding boost to research for Long Covid and other post-viral conditions
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Long-COVID research just got a big funding boost: will it find new treatments?
The German government has committed half a billion euros for research on long COVID and other post-infection syndromes.
www.nature.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Germany gives €500m funding boost to research for Long Covid and other post-viral conditions
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Europeans understand that the USA have changed side. The US are now on the anti democratic NeW Axis of post-Enlightenment promoters of injustice, destructivness, and war. The Festung Europa has to man her crenellations.
December 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Europeans understand that the USA have changed side. The US are now on the anti democratic NeW Axis of post-Enlightenment promoters of injustice, destructivness, and war. The Festung Europa has to man her crenellations.
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I fully and firmly support @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social ⤵️
Thank you @tokarski.bsky.social
Hold on ! 🇪🇺
Thank you @tokarski.bsky.social
Hold on ! 🇪🇺
The EU is declaring its digital sovereignty.
It's the first penalty imposed on a major platform under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Non-compliance will result in periodic penalty payments.
www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...
It's the first penalty imposed on a major platform under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
Non-compliance will result in periodic penalty payments.
www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...
EU slaps €120M fine on Elon Musk’s X, straining ties with US
US vice president says EU should not be ‘attacking American companies over garbage.’
www.politico.eu
December 8, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I fully and firmly support @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social ⤵️
Thank you @tokarski.bsky.social
Hold on ! 🇪🇺
Thank you @tokarski.bsky.social
Hold on ! 🇪🇺
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Ever noticed the exact date immigration went from noble pioneers heroically setting out to weave their story's thread into the vibrant tapestry of a new nation to a vile invasion by unwashed savages looking to mooch off our golden birthright tends to be the day after the speaker's ancestors arrived?
December 8, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Ever noticed the exact date immigration went from noble pioneers heroically setting out to weave their story's thread into the vibrant tapestry of a new nation to a vile invasion by unwashed savages looking to mooch off our golden birthright tends to be the day after the speaker's ancestors arrived?
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"Ukraine is fighting for its survival. Drones and missiles hit Ukrainian cities most nights. Many Ukrainians nevertheless want, even now, to have a government that’s accountable to the public. Meanwhile, American and Russian kleptocrats are circling the country, looking for ways to make deals."
'In Ukraine, the state itself is investigating the government, the cabinet, the president’s closest advisers. By contrast, it is impossible to imagine Kash Patel’s FBI investigating anyone in Trump’s White House. Any Russian who investigates Putin goes to jail"
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trumpian Corruption Is Worse Than Ukrainian Corruption
The people of Ukraine want an honest government, even as American and Russian kleptocrats circle their country.
www.theatlantic.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
"Ukraine is fighting for its survival. Drones and missiles hit Ukrainian cities most nights. Many Ukrainians nevertheless want, even now, to have a government that’s accountable to the public. Meanwhile, American and Russian kleptocrats are circling the country, looking for ways to make deals."
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Further evidence that widespread covid vaccination is better for everybody.
A study on 1.7 million people in Hong Kong shows superior hybrid immunity to Covid in people who got vaccinated before infection vs. people who got infected first. "Our findings are a direct rebuttal to arguments for natural immunity," the authors write. doi.org/10.1016/j.va...
Redirecting
doi.org
December 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Further evidence that widespread covid vaccination is better for everybody.
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Orban is, of course, not telling the truth here - the Commission’s decision does not affect "what we can read and say". BTW Hungary (like every EU Member State) voted for the Digital Services Act.
Twitter in the past 48 hours has been like watching a remedial version of SPECTRE convene a meeting in real time.
December 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Orban is, of course, not telling the truth here - the Commission’s decision does not affect "what we can read and say". BTW Hungary (like every EU Member State) voted for the Digital Services Act.
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Tu wersja polskojęzyczna: https://
orynski.eu/o-tym-jak-zyczenie-
pewnego-rosjanina-spelnilo-sie-dzieki-pijakowi-za-kolkiem/
orynski.eu/o-tym-jak-zyczenie-
pewnego-rosjanina-spelnilo-sie-dzieki-pijakowi-za-kolkiem/
O tym jak życzenie pewnego rosjanina spełniło się dzięki pijakowi za kółkiem. - orynski.eu
Jest grudzień 2022. Zaśnieżoną uliczką na jednym z obszarów przemysłowych w Helsinkach idzie jakiś rosjanin. W pewnym momencie jego uwagę przyciąga nietypowy samochód – to model, jakiego jeszcze nigdy...
orynski.eu
December 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Tu wersja polskojęzyczna: https://
orynski.eu/o-tym-jak-zyczenie-
pewnego-rosjanina-spelnilo-sie-dzieki-pijakowi-za-kolkiem/
orynski.eu/o-tym-jak-zyczenie-
pewnego-rosjanina-spelnilo-sie-dzieki-pijakowi-za-kolkiem/
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'In Ukraine, the state itself is investigating the government, the cabinet, the president’s closest advisers. By contrast, it is impossible to imagine Kash Patel’s FBI investigating anyone in Trump’s White House. Any Russian who investigates Putin goes to jail"
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Trumpian Corruption Is Worse Than Ukrainian Corruption
The people of Ukraine want an honest government, even as American and Russian kleptocrats circle their country.
www.theatlantic.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
'In Ukraine, the state itself is investigating the government, the cabinet, the president’s closest advisers. By contrast, it is impossible to imagine Kash Patel’s FBI investigating anyone in Trump’s White House. Any Russian who investigates Putin goes to jail"
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
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Former naval office, retired astronaut, and Dem Senator Mark Kelly: "I'm going to continue to push back on things that are unconstitutional, unlawful, stupid - they do a lot of stupid - you are seeing in Venezuela right now the consequences of hiring unqualified people." 🔥~AA
“They do a lot of stupid.” Senator Mark Kelly rips Trump and Pete Hegseth, pointing out their unprofessionalism and empty threats, adding “they’re not serious people”.
December 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Former naval office, retired astronaut, and Dem Senator Mark Kelly: "I'm going to continue to push back on things that are unconstitutional, unlawful, stupid - they do a lot of stupid - you are seeing in Venezuela right now the consequences of hiring unqualified people." 🔥~AA
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UPDATE: Another Chicago-area church has put up an immigration-themed Nativity scene.
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
December 7, 2025 at 10:31 PM
UPDATE: Another Chicago-area church has put up an immigration-themed Nativity scene.
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
A church member at Urban Village Church sent this one along, where Mary, Joseph and Jesus are gone and replaced with a sign that reads: “Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding.”
If you are still on X, ask yourself why. Do you really want to support Musk? I certainly don't.
After this weekend's racist attacks on the EU, I've written a column about the moral obligation to stop posting on X.
Oh no, wait, I wrote it *two years ago* when it was blatantly obvious what was going on and how it would get much much worse.
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
Oh no, wait, I wrote it *two years ago* when it was blatantly obvious what was going on and how it would get much much worse.
www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...
December 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
If you are still on X, ask yourself why. Do you really want to support Musk? I certainly don't.