Chris Smith
@ledredman.bsky.social
Retired Engineer #FBPE
Life long anti Tory and Anti fascist
Tactical voter but not for Brexit parties like Labour
Life long anti Tory and Anti fascist
Tactical voter but not for Brexit parties like Labour
Pinned
Chris Smith
@ledredman.bsky.social
· Feb 12
Hegseth: "We must start by recognizing that returning to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders is an unrealistic objective ... the US does not believe that NATO membership for Ukraine is a realistic outcome of a negotiated settlement."
The USA is no longer a reliable ally for Europe. We must build a European defence capability which is totally independent of the Americans. It will cost European taxpayers to do so, but we must stop fooling ourselves that Trump would ever honour the NATO article 5 commitment.
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Oligarchy (noun):
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
Really need everyone to take a good look at how well the richest people in America have done in the last year.
The rest of us got higher healthcare and electric bills, food assistance cuts, price hikes, and ICE terrorizing our communities.
What are we doing here?
The rest of us got higher healthcare and electric bills, food assistance cuts, price hikes, and ICE terrorizing our communities.
What are we doing here?
February 2, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Oligarchy (noun):
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
A government of and by a few at the top, who exercise power for their own benefit. Their power and wealth increase as they make laws that favor themselves, manipulate financial markets, and create monopolies that put more wealth into their pockets.
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A reminder of who Mike Johnson is.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/a-bi...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/a-bi...
A “Big Lie” Ring Leader Becomes Speaker of the House
From Marc | The newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is no ordinary Republican election denier.
www.democracydocket.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:51 PM
A reminder of who Mike Johnson is.
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/a-bi...
www.democracydocket.com/opinion/a-bi...
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James Tate shared this.
February 3, 2026 at 5:28 PM
James Tate shared this.
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Frack me
Stopped clock and all that but I agree with Dan
Stopped clock and all that but I agree with Dan
February 3, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Frack me
Stopped clock and all that but I agree with Dan
Stopped clock and all that but I agree with Dan
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Following the Greenland crisis, Britons increasingly opt to prioritise protecting Europe's autonomy over preserving the US-Europe alliance
Preserve European autonomy: 53% (+9 from 16-17 Jan)
Preserve US-Europe alliance: 23% (-7)
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Preserve European autonomy: 53% (+9 from 16-17 Jan)
Preserve US-Europe alliance: 23% (-7)
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
February 3, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Following the Greenland crisis, Britons increasingly opt to prioritise protecting Europe's autonomy over preserving the US-Europe alliance
Preserve European autonomy: 53% (+9 from 16-17 Jan)
Preserve US-Europe alliance: 23% (-7)
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Preserve European autonomy: 53% (+9 from 16-17 Jan)
Preserve US-Europe alliance: 23% (-7)
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
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European Movement UK now has over 27,300 members. 🚀
It was 26,000 last month.
We need to build fast, because this will become the national campaign to rejoin the EU.
Join us!
👉👉 www.europeanmovement.co.uk/membership-ab
It was 26,000 last month.
We need to build fast, because this will become the national campaign to rejoin the EU.
Join us!
👉👉 www.europeanmovement.co.uk/membership-ab
February 3, 2026 at 10:04 PM
European Movement UK now has over 27,300 members. 🚀
It was 26,000 last month.
We need to build fast, because this will become the national campaign to rejoin the EU.
Join us!
👉👉 www.europeanmovement.co.uk/membership-ab
It was 26,000 last month.
We need to build fast, because this will become the national campaign to rejoin the EU.
Join us!
👉👉 www.europeanmovement.co.uk/membership-ab
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Puritanical Pixie Mike Johnson: "Well, golly gosh darn it! Can you imagine if those meanies in the judiciary made our secret police follow that due process hooey in the dang Constitution? What an OUTRAGEOUS suggestion! Convenience over Constitution!"
Mike Johnson speaks out against the use of judicial warrants in immigration cases:
"Imagine if we had to go through the process of getting a judicial warrant"
"Imagine if we had to go through the process of getting a judicial warrant"
February 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Puritanical Pixie Mike Johnson: "Well, golly gosh darn it! Can you imagine if those meanies in the judiciary made our secret police follow that due process hooey in the dang Constitution? What an OUTRAGEOUS suggestion! Convenience over Constitution!"
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A Foreign Security Chief Quietly Bought Into the Trump Family Crypto Venture Days Before Inauguration. So, tell us how the 'Trump Crime Family' is NOT ripping off America at breathtaking speed. By their continued silence, Republicans are complicit. It may take a minute, but justice will come.
February 2, 2026 at 6:11 PM
A Foreign Security Chief Quietly Bought Into the Trump Family Crypto Venture Days Before Inauguration. So, tell us how the 'Trump Crime Family' is NOT ripping off America at breathtaking speed. By their continued silence, Republicans are complicit. It may take a minute, but justice will come.
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I know you've heard that a federal judge ordered the release of 5 year old Liam Conejo Arias and his father, and that they're now home.
But did you look at the judge's order?
It's less than 2.5 pages and well worth a minute. "Jesus wept."
Link to pdf: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
But did you look at the judge's order?
It's less than 2.5 pages and well worth a minute. "Jesus wept."
Link to pdf: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 2, 2026 at 7:11 PM
I know you've heard that a federal judge ordered the release of 5 year old Liam Conejo Arias and his father, and that they're now home.
But did you look at the judge's order?
It's less than 2.5 pages and well worth a minute. "Jesus wept."
Link to pdf: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
But did you look at the judge's order?
It's less than 2.5 pages and well worth a minute. "Jesus wept."
Link to pdf: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Stephen Colbert - New Trump brand Epstein Files
February 3, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Stephen Colbert - New Trump brand Epstein Files
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The "peace talks" need to be called off until a ceasefire is agreed to. The Trump presidency and the peace talks are just agitating and encouraging Putin to destroy Ukraine.
Trump doesn't care about Ukraine. He's providing cover for Putin by giving Putin all this delay time, and giving UA nothing.
Trump doesn't care about Ukraine. He's providing cover for Putin by giving Putin all this delay time, and giving UA nothing.
February 3, 2026 at 12:23 AM
The "peace talks" need to be called off until a ceasefire is agreed to. The Trump presidency and the peace talks are just agitating and encouraging Putin to destroy Ukraine.
Trump doesn't care about Ukraine. He's providing cover for Putin by giving Putin all this delay time, and giving UA nothing.
Trump doesn't care about Ukraine. He's providing cover for Putin by giving Putin all this delay time, and giving UA nothing.
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Trump's lawsuit against the Pulitzer Prize Board backfires with latest subpoenas
www.alternet.org/trump-russia...
www.alternet.org/trump-russia...
Trump's lawsuit against the Pulitzer Prize Board backfires with latest subpoenas
In 2022, President Donald Trump sued the Pulitzer Prize Board members, but that is now coming back to haunt him. Law&Crime; reported Monday that the board members' legal counsel is subpoenaing the ful...
www.alternet.org
February 3, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Trump's lawsuit against the Pulitzer Prize Board backfires with latest subpoenas
www.alternet.org/trump-russia...
www.alternet.org/trump-russia...
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A small study found that exposure to lead—a dangerous heavy metal—has fallen by a factor of more than 100 since the 1960s.
However, the researchers warn that all the gains in lead exposure could be reversed if pollution policies change. bit.ly/4ryhLH2
📊: @unamandita.bsky.social
However, the researchers warn that all the gains in lead exposure could be reversed if pollution policies change. bit.ly/4ryhLH2
📊: @unamandita.bsky.social
February 3, 2026 at 8:49 PM
A small study found that exposure to lead—a dangerous heavy metal—has fallen by a factor of more than 100 since the 1960s.
However, the researchers warn that all the gains in lead exposure could be reversed if pollution policies change. bit.ly/4ryhLH2
📊: @unamandita.bsky.social
However, the researchers warn that all the gains in lead exposure could be reversed if pollution policies change. bit.ly/4ryhLH2
📊: @unamandita.bsky.social
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February 3, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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⚡️72 hours and the USA will enter war with Russia.
Security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a repeated invasion by Russia have been presented, — Financial Times
1/5
Security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a repeated invasion by Russia have been presented, — Financial Times
1/5
February 3, 2026 at 10:39 AM
⚡️72 hours and the USA will enter war with Russia.
Security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a repeated invasion by Russia have been presented, — Financial Times
1/5
Security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a repeated invasion by Russia have been presented, — Financial Times
1/5
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It would appear that Europe is becoming tired of bullshit from the USA.
It's about time the UK did the same.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
It's about time the UK did the same.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
EU rejects 'nonsense' censorship charge from Trump allies
In response to a scathing US congressional report that accused the European Commission of trying to 'censor the global internet,' EU digital affairs spokesman Thomas Regnier issued a strong rebuke: 'P...
www.lemonde.fr
February 3, 2026 at 9:43 PM
It would appear that Europe is becoming tired of bullshit from the USA.
It's about time the UK did the same.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
It's about time the UK did the same.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
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Close the ICE detention centers.
February 3, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Close the ICE detention centers.
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Chaotic carnival of chancers latest:
- Jenrick and Braverman vote FOR the abolition of the two child limit while the other four Reform MPs vote against
- and of course Farage doesn’t even bother turning up to do his job
- Jenrick and Braverman vote FOR the abolition of the two child limit while the other four Reform MPs vote against
- and of course Farage doesn’t even bother turning up to do his job
Couldn’t make this up. Farage:
- WAS calling for the two child limit to be scrapped.
- NOW calling for the two child limit to be reinstated.
Reform aren’t just importing failed Tory politicians. They’re importing failed Tory policies.
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
- WAS calling for the two child limit to be scrapped.
- NOW calling for the two child limit to be reinstated.
Reform aren’t just importing failed Tory politicians. They’re importing failed Tory policies.
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Nigel Farage Calls For Lifting Of Two-Child Benefit Cap
Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage has called for the lifting of the two child benefit cap and transferable tax allowance for married couples.
www.politicshome.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Chaotic carnival of chancers latest:
- Jenrick and Braverman vote FOR the abolition of the two child limit while the other four Reform MPs vote against
- and of course Farage doesn’t even bother turning up to do his job
- Jenrick and Braverman vote FOR the abolition of the two child limit while the other four Reform MPs vote against
- and of course Farage doesn’t even bother turning up to do his job
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"A lot of media organisations will be reluctant to air Trump accusations - partly because they’re pretty unverifiable, partly because he's highly litigious."
Why aren't more people talking about the 38,000 mentions of Trump in the Epstein files?
Why aren't more people talking about the 38,000 mentions of Trump in the Epstein files?
February 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM
"A lot of media organisations will be reluctant to air Trump accusations - partly because they’re pretty unverifiable, partly because he's highly litigious."
Why aren't more people talking about the 38,000 mentions of Trump in the Epstein files?
Why aren't more people talking about the 38,000 mentions of Trump in the Epstein files?
You know what they say. Don't eat the yellow snow......
#Metoffice yellow warnings ⚠️ for #rain/#snow and #ice in force over the next 36hrs
#weatheraware
www.metoffice.gov.uk
#weatheraware
www.metoffice.gov.uk
February 3, 2026 at 9:35 PM
You know what they say. Don't eat the yellow snow......
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According to the New Yorker, Donald Trump and his family profited off the presidency by an estimated $4 billion in 2025 — mostly through shady crypto deals.
That amounts to $456,621 per hour.
But how are you doing?
That amounts to $456,621 per hour.
But how are you doing?
February 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM
According to the New Yorker, Donald Trump and his family profited off the presidency by an estimated $4 billion in 2025 — mostly through shady crypto deals.
That amounts to $456,621 per hour.
But how are you doing?
That amounts to $456,621 per hour.
But how are you doing?
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Elon Musk will have to appear on April 20.
For those of you, unlike Elon, who don't celebrate it, that's Hitler's birthday.
Never say the French don't have a sense of humor.
www.nbcnews.com/world/europe...
For those of you, unlike Elon, who don't celebrate it, that's Hitler's birthday.
Never say the French don't have a sense of humor.
www.nbcnews.com/world/europe...
Paris prosecutors summon Elon Musk after raid on X's French offices
The prosecutor's cybercrime unit said it carried out searches with Europol and French police.
www.nbcnews.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Elon Musk will have to appear on April 20.
For those of you, unlike Elon, who don't celebrate it, that's Hitler's birthday.
Never say the French don't have a sense of humor.
www.nbcnews.com/world/europe...
For those of you, unlike Elon, who don't celebrate it, that's Hitler's birthday.
Never say the French don't have a sense of humor.
www.nbcnews.com/world/europe...
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This is why Brexit is the BEST WAY to take down Nigel Farage!!
Andrea Jenkyns completely LOST IT trying to defend Brexit, while denying responsibility for it. 😍🤣
#JeremyVine.
Andrea Jenkyns completely LOST IT trying to defend Brexit, while denying responsibility for it. 😍🤣
#JeremyVine.
Reform Mayor LASHES OUT at Marina Purkiss over Brexit - Andrea Jenkyns on Jeremy Vine Show
YouTube video by Femi - F Politics!
youtu.be
February 3, 2026 at 4:47 PM
This is why Brexit is the BEST WAY to take down Nigel Farage!!
Andrea Jenkyns completely LOST IT trying to defend Brexit, while denying responsibility for it. 😍🤣
#JeremyVine.
Andrea Jenkyns completely LOST IT trying to defend Brexit, while denying responsibility for it. 😍🤣
#JeremyVine.