Martin J Roberts
@lordfroggy.bsky.social
Former Jack of all trades, Master of none. Past victories include a handful of short stories punished and a runner up BBC award nominee (short film) @ the 17th Birmingham International Film and Television Festival. 78 rpm slowed to 33.3 by Fibromyalgia.
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Get a taste of IFC and Shudder’s “FORBIDDEN FRUITS” with teaser trailer. https://ow.ly/2p6X50XByQe
Get a taste of IFC and Shudder’s “FORBIDDEN FRUITS” with teaser trailer - Rue Morgue
Diablo Cody was one of the producers of this witchy saga.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Get a taste of IFC and Shudder’s “FORBIDDEN FRUITS” with teaser trailer. https://ow.ly/2p6X50XByQe
BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access into heart of Labour government
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BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access into heart of Labour government
Ex-Tory MP facilitated meetings with 10+ Labour MPs and met ministers in “cash-for-access operation”
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December 3, 2025 at 10:17 PM
BREAKING: Our fake Chinese AI investor bought access into heart of Labour government
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You've heard of the "new world order"...This is the New World Kleptocracy.
Kushner’s Moscow mission wasn’t just corrupt. It was unconstitutional.
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, has been traveling the world to participate in high-stakes foreign policy negotiations on behalf of the president.
popular.info
December 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
You've heard of the "new world order"...This is the New World Kleptocracy.
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AI, as these oligarchs fucks envision it, is anti-life, anti-human. Fuck em all.
Whenever you see a celebrity (and even a few famous auteurs) shill for AI, think about who's paying them to say that shit.
Caleb Hearon on AI: "They're in the process right now of manufacturing consent for this technology and when ... they offer you hundreds of thousands of dollars to do an ad deal for them, they are doing that because they need your help to manufacture consent for this."
December 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
AI, as these oligarchs fucks envision it, is anti-life, anti-human. Fuck em all.
Don’t kick ordinary people out of courtrooms David Lammy! Juries bring fairness, lived experience and protect us from prejudice, scrapping them won’t fix our failing justice system. Sign the petition to save our juries now: 38d.gs/yirg
Drop plans to scrap jury trials and replace them with a judge-only process. We must keep justice in the people's hands.
I just signed the campaign calling to save our juries
38d.gs
December 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Don’t kick ordinary people out of courtrooms David Lammy! Juries bring fairness, lived experience and protect us from prejudice, scrapping them won’t fix our failing justice system. Sign the petition to save our juries now: 38d.gs/yirg
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Despite what others may think , dehumanising trans people is just the start and before long people will say, “i didn’t know the trans haters wanted my rights too” @amnestyfeminist.bsky.social #translivesmatter #reproductiverights
December 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Despite what others may think , dehumanising trans people is just the start and before long people will say, “i didn’t know the trans haters wanted my rights too” @amnestyfeminist.bsky.social #translivesmatter #reproductiverights
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A smart, insightful comparison of two seminal early #cyberpunk novels, Richard Kadrey's Metrophage and my City Come A-Walkin'. Not boring!
There are several editions of City Come A-Walkin' around. There's one with an introduction by William Gibson. @richardkadrey.bsky.social
💙📚 #sff
There are several editions of City Come A-Walkin' around. There's one with an introduction by William Gibson. @richardkadrey.bsky.social
💙📚 #sff
Speculative Reader Ep. 74: John Shirley's City Come A Walkin vs. Richard Kadrey's Metrophage
YouTube video by Speculative Reader
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December 2, 2025 at 7:54 AM
A smart, insightful comparison of two seminal early #cyberpunk novels, Richard Kadrey's Metrophage and my City Come A-Walkin'. Not boring!
There are several editions of City Come A-Walkin' around. There's one with an introduction by William Gibson. @richardkadrey.bsky.social
💙📚 #sff
There are several editions of City Come A-Walkin' around. There's one with an introduction by William Gibson. @richardkadrey.bsky.social
💙📚 #sff
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Labour’s Employment Rights Bill - a rare effort to address inequality of power.
“A large majority of voters backing Nigel Farage also want stronger working rights. Yet he and his MPs voted against every item in the bill.”
But of course they did.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“A large majority of voters backing Nigel Farage also want stronger working rights. Yet he and his MPs voted against every item in the bill.”
But of course they did.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s under fire from left and right – but Labour’s workers' rights bill is a huge achievement | Polly Toynbee
It makes no sense for union leaders to cry betrayal when it will be their members who benefit from these sorely needed reforms, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill - a rare effort to address inequality of power.
“A large majority of voters backing Nigel Farage also want stronger working rights. Yet he and his MPs voted against every item in the bill.”
But of course they did.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“A large majority of voters backing Nigel Farage also want stronger working rights. Yet he and his MPs voted against every item in the bill.”
But of course they did.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Some of my illustrations for The Signal Man by Charles Dickens.
August 17, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Some of my illustrations for The Signal Man by Charles Dickens.
23,000. That's how many deaths can be blamed on Boris Johnson's chaotic Covid decisions and delays. Enough is enough, he must be stripped of his annual £115,000 handout. Sign the petition today: 38d.gs/clhk
Sign the petition: Strip Boris Johnson of his annual former PM allowance
23,000. That's how many deaths can be blamed on Boris Johnson's chaotic Covid decisions and delays. Enough is enough, he must be stripped of his annual £115,000 handout. Sign the petition today:
38d.gs
December 1, 2025 at 4:16 PM
23,000. That's how many deaths can be blamed on Boris Johnson's chaotic Covid decisions and delays. Enough is enough, he must be stripped of his annual £115,000 handout. Sign the petition today: 38d.gs/clhk
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"Imagine you stole all of the intellectual property in the world. And you're using it to help people write middling emails and make revenge porn about women, and also children. And you're powering this plagiarism and non-consensual porn machine by eating up what's left of humanity's carbon budget."
How to explain AI to your family this holiday season | CNN Business
Politics, football and movies are among the many topics that tend to come up around Thanksgiving. In 2025, a new question may arise at the table: Why the heck is everyone talking about AI, and what sh...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
"Imagine you stole all of the intellectual property in the world. And you're using it to help people write middling emails and make revenge porn about women, and also children. And you're powering this plagiarism and non-consensual porn machine by eating up what's left of humanity's carbon budget."
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Composer BC Smith and I have a band called A Demon In Fun City. I'm posting a link to what I think is one of our best songs because I realized that we finished it three years ago today.
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Badlands Neurology, by A Demon In Fun City
from the album Welcome to Fun City
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November 27, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Composer BC Smith and I have a band called A Demon In Fun City. I'm posting a link to what I think is one of our best songs because I realized that we finished it three years ago today.
ademoninfuncity.bandcamp.com/track/badlan...
ademoninfuncity.bandcamp.com/track/badlan...
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Did you know? We're reissuing NYT-bestselling author @timlebbon.bsky.social's TALES OF NOREELA series. Four novels. Dark (DARK!) fantasy. We'll be announcing the cover artist for this series soon. Preorder the set now. Use code BADFRIDAY25 to get 30% off.
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TALES OF NOREELA by Tim Lebbon (FOUR-BOOK PAPERBACK SUBSCRIPTION w/SIGNED BOOKPLATES) — Bad Hand Books
A post-apocalyptic landscape of magic, dying machines, and war awaits you in NYT-bestselling author Tim Lebbon's Tales of Noreela novels. New editions of these stunning visions of dark fantasy are...
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November 26, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Did you know? We're reissuing NYT-bestselling author @timlebbon.bsky.social's TALES OF NOREELA series. Four novels. Dark (DARK!) fantasy. We'll be announcing the cover artist for this series soon. Preorder the set now. Use code BADFRIDAY25 to get 30% off.
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If you receive legal threats from Nigel Farage for your reporting of Reform, please get in touch.
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:29 AM
If you receive legal threats from Nigel Farage for your reporting of Reform, please get in touch.
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We have employed a defamation lawyer specifically for this purpose and would love to help (and we do so on non-commercial terms). www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
I’d better get around to reading the book, it’s obviously been on my shelf for far too long now.
SHE RIDES SHOTGUN is available to stream in the UK and Europe from TODAY on @primevideo - So pleased you all finally get a chance to see it. Score by me
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Watch She Rides Shotgun | Prime Video
After years in prison, Nate (Egerton) has made some dangerous enemies, including the powerful criminal gang he worked for on the inside. Desperate for a fresh start, Nate cuts ties with his old crew o...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I’d better get around to reading the book, it’s obviously been on my shelf for far too long now.
Tell Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg: Resign NOW. action.eko.org/a/mark-zucke...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Tell Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg: Resign NOW. action.eko.org/a/mark-zucke...
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When the media and government move to demonise a minority it’s always noticeable how that minority gets denied the concept of including children or minors, as she was 17 at the time.
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of harassing a transgender activist, but was found guilty of criminal damage to her mobile phone.
Father Ted’s Graham Linehan cleared of transphobic harassment
www.independent.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
When the media and government move to demonise a minority it’s always noticeable how that minority gets denied the concept of including children or minors, as she was 17 at the time.
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As usual, property is placed in a pedestal over people.
Some man-bear-pig like Lineham harassing a then 17 year old trans minor is perfectly fine and acceptable, but god forbid you do any property damage!
Some man-bear-pig like Lineham harassing a then 17 year old trans minor is perfectly fine and acceptable, but god forbid you do any property damage!
Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has been cleared of harassing a transgender activist, but was found guilty of criminal damage to her mobile phone.
Father Ted’s Graham Linehan cleared of transphobic harassment
www.independent.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:23 AM
As usual, property is placed in a pedestal over people.
Some man-bear-pig like Lineham harassing a then 17 year old trans minor is perfectly fine and acceptable, but god forbid you do any property damage!
Some man-bear-pig like Lineham harassing a then 17 year old trans minor is perfectly fine and acceptable, but god forbid you do any property damage!
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Are the press going to run front pages and news items for months to ensure this man never reaches high office or is that only for Jeremy Corbyn ?
How else is racism delivered than in "a hurtful or insulting way”?
So reassuring to see again how how easy it is for racists to forget their funny bantz from decades ago and dress it yup as schoolboy japes. Not so easy for those who suffer it
This timeline too:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
So reassuring to see again how how easy it is for racists to forget their funny bantz from decades ago and dress it yup as schoolboy japes. Not so easy for those who suffer it
This timeline too:
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage’s shifting answers on school-days racism claims – a timeline
Reform UK leader’s responses to allegations of racist and antisemitic behaviour at Dulwich college have varied over time
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Are the press going to run front pages and news items for months to ensure this man never reaches high office or is that only for Jeremy Corbyn ?
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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... and we're off! Cannot wait to work Scarlett on this. She is going to be amazing. deadline.com/2025/11/scar...
Scarlett Johansson To Star In New ‘Exorcist’ Movie From Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, Morgan Creek And Universal
Scarlett Johansson is set to star in the new 'Exorcist' movie from Blumhouse
deadline.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:53 PM
... and we're off! Cannot wait to work Scarlett on this. She is going to be amazing. deadline.com/2025/11/scar...
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This person is a disinformation operative for the extreme right, most likely doing it on a salaried basis.
bsky.app
November 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
This person is a disinformation operative for the extreme right, most likely doing it on a salaried basis.