MacPsych
@macpsych.bsky.social
Irish 🇮🇪 | Psychologist 🧠 | Dubliner, now Londoner | Massive geek 🚀 | Probably planning my next trip to Japan ✈️🇯🇵 | A big old gay 🏳️🌈
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The decision of the Isle of Man's parliament to strip its bishop of automatic voting rights befits a modern democracy.
We congratulate Lawrie Hooper for successfully challenging this outdated privilege.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/01...
We congratulate Lawrie Hooper for successfully challenging this outdated privilege.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/01...
Success! Isle of Man strips bishop of ex officio voting rights
"Westminster must follow by ending the bishops' privileges in the House of Lords once and for all", says NSS Read More »
www.secularism.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 9:32 AM
The decision of the Isle of Man's parliament to strip its bishop of automatic voting rights befits a modern democracy.
We congratulate Lawrie Hooper for successfully challenging this outdated privilege.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/01...
We congratulate Lawrie Hooper for successfully challenging this outdated privilege.
www.secularism.org.uk/news/2026/01...
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I want to ADDRESS this issue.
You KNOW I don't! believe in Phrenology
BUT!
You KNOW I don't! believe in Phrenology
BUT!
In response to announcement that he will be a new CBS contributor, Andrew Huberman tweeted “I’ve always gone issue-by-issue on health & science, spoken to experts w/a range of takes & presented where I see the center of (data) mass pointed. I’ll do the same with @CBSNews”. In Sept he posted this:
January 28, 2026 at 5:41 AM
I want to ADDRESS this issue.
You KNOW I don't! believe in Phrenology
BUT!
You KNOW I don't! believe in Phrenology
BUT!
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if political journalists don't repeatedly nail Goodwin over his racist remarks and point out over and over again it's the language of fascism, they are failing us & their profession
January 27, 2026 at 7:51 PM
if political journalists don't repeatedly nail Goodwin over his racist remarks and point out over and over again it's the language of fascism, they are failing us & their profession
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The Reform “party” attracting the crème de la creme of British society again.
Reform byelection candidate refuses to disown claim that people born in UK not necessarily British
Reform byelection candidate refuses to disown claim that people born in UK not necessarily British
Matthew Goodwin, who is standing in Gorton and Denton, said UK-born people from minority ethnic backgrounds were not always British
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UK politics live – latest updates
The Reform UK candidate in the Gorton and Denton byelection has refused to disown his claim that UK-born people from minority ethnic backgrounds are not necessarily British.
Matthew Goodwin, a hard-right activist, was unveiled on Tuesday as the party’s candidate in the demographically diverse seat in south-east Manchester. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:28 PM
The Reform “party” attracting the crème de la creme of British society again.
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A long way from Gorton and Denton.
We get the politics the few pay for: #democracy, it would be a good idea
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
We get the politics the few pay for: #democracy, it would be a good idea
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Farage Seeks Support at Dubai Lunch Backed by Indian Billionaire
Nigel Farage hosted a private lunch event in Dubai on Tuesday with the backing of Indian billionaire Sunny Varkey, underscoring the Reform UK party’s embrace of wealthy donors based in the United Arab...
www.bloomberg.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:21 PM
A long way from Gorton and Denton.
We get the politics the few pay for: #democracy, it would be a good idea
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
We get the politics the few pay for: #democracy, it would be a good idea
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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OK Green and Lib Dem (and even Conservative) supporters. You know what to do: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #reform #gorton
GB News presenter Matt Goodwin unveiled as Reform UK's by-election candidate
The Greater Manchester seat of Gorton and Denton became vacant after Andrew Gwynne stepped down for health reasons.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 3:54 PM
OK Green and Lib Dem (and even Conservative) supporters. You know what to do: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #reform #gorton
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From Viz, three years ago: The Brexit Opportunity Detector.
Still looking.
Still looking.
January 27, 2026 at 7:12 AM
From Viz, three years ago: The Brexit Opportunity Detector.
Still looking.
Still looking.
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Imagine being so corrupt and authoritarian even Sepp Blatter thinks you've gone too far.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Sepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup
The ex-Fifa boss showed his support of a Swiss lawyer who called for a boycott of the tournament due to security concerns in the US
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 6:27 AM
Imagine being so corrupt and authoritarian even Sepp Blatter thinks you've gone too far.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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Italian journalists of RAI (the Italian major TV and public station) stopped and threatened by ICE. This should not be the narrative the US government wants to send abroad.
January 25, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Italian journalists of RAI (the Italian major TV and public station) stopped and threatened by ICE. This should not be the narrative the US government wants to send abroad.
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[stares directly into the camera]
![Ben Terris
@bterris
X.com
"[My father] had one problem," Trump said. "
He started getting, what do they call it?" He pointed to his forehead and looked to his press secretary for the word that escaped him.
"Alzheimer's," Leavitt said.
"Like an Alzheimer's thing," Trump said. "Well, I don't have it."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:drfb2pdjlnsqkfgsoellcahm/bafkreiddfjrkrizv6r5szmevc7gl3bgwmcoub2i7ondb7cpnnqslhsjtvi@jpeg)
January 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
[stares directly into the camera]
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Look at Nigel Farage collecting failed former Liz Truss Cabinet members like Pokémon.
January 26, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Look at Nigel Farage collecting failed former Liz Truss Cabinet members like Pokémon.
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🚨 BREAKING 🚨
Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK.
Another failed Tory joins Farage.
Vote for Reform UK, get the worst of the Tories.
Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK.
Another failed Tory joins Farage.
Vote for Reform UK, get the worst of the Tories.
January 26, 2026 at 12:23 PM
🚨 BREAKING 🚨
Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK.
Another failed Tory joins Farage.
Vote for Reform UK, get the worst of the Tories.
Suella Braverman defects to Reform UK.
Another failed Tory joins Farage.
Vote for Reform UK, get the worst of the Tories.
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A message from Greenland 🇬🇱
January 26, 2026 at 3:03 AM
A message from Greenland 🇬🇱
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“Everything is now lies upon lies, and they're not supposed to be believed. They're supposed to just confuse people,” the former Irish president said.
jrnl.ie/6938233
jrnl.ie/6938233
Mary Robinson says 'elements of fascism' clearly present in US government
The former president said that “lies” from the Trump administration are no longer working.
jrnl.ie
January 26, 2026 at 8:55 AM
“Everything is now lies upon lies, and they're not supposed to be believed. They're supposed to just confuse people,” the former Irish president said.
jrnl.ie/6938233
jrnl.ie/6938233
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Every time Labour, the Lib Dems or Greens refer to Reform UK, Farage or any of their members they should instead refer to them as "the Trumpists". Every time they use the logo or any of their faces in promo, put it next to a photo of Trump. Make the public association of them with Trump Pavlovian
Nigel Farage’s support for Trump is putting off potential voters
A focus group this week found there is concern about the Reform UK leader’s relationship with the U.S. president.
www.politico.eu
January 25, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Every time Labour, the Lib Dems or Greens refer to Reform UK, Farage or any of their members they should instead refer to them as "the Trumpists". Every time they use the logo or any of their faces in promo, put it next to a photo of Trump. Make the public association of them with Trump Pavlovian
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New entry for the most divorced man in the UK
January 25, 2026 at 2:13 PM
New entry for the most divorced man in the UK
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No matter what you think the interior of this north London house looks like... you're wrong.
www.foxtons.co.uk/properties-f...
www.foxtons.co.uk/properties-f...
January 25, 2026 at 6:57 PM
No matter what you think the interior of this north London house looks like... you're wrong.
www.foxtons.co.uk/properties-f...
www.foxtons.co.uk/properties-f...
I'm getting sweaty palms just watching the coverage of that guy climbing Taipei 101. 😬😱😳
January 25, 2026 at 2:56 PM
I'm getting sweaty palms just watching the coverage of that guy climbing Taipei 101. 😬😱😳
It's really grim out there. Thankfully, I have no plans except napping on this sofa… It's what Sundays were invented for, right?
January 25, 2026 at 12:50 PM
It's really grim out there. Thankfully, I have no plans except napping on this sofa… It's what Sundays were invented for, right?
So which bland, inoffensive Starmer clone *will* Labour allow to stand in the by-election then?
Don't fuck it up even more than you have. This isn't about keeping a Labour seat. It's about preventing more fascist encroachment. Stop sniping at the Greens. Take on Reform. Sound like you mean it.
Don't fuck it up even more than you have. This isn't about keeping a Labour seat. It's about preventing more fascist encroachment. Stop sniping at the Greens. Take on Reform. Sound like you mean it.
January 25, 2026 at 12:21 PM
So which bland, inoffensive Starmer clone *will* Labour allow to stand in the by-election then?
Don't fuck it up even more than you have. This isn't about keeping a Labour seat. It's about preventing more fascist encroachment. Stop sniping at the Greens. Take on Reform. Sound like you mean it.
Don't fuck it up even more than you have. This isn't about keeping a Labour seat. It's about preventing more fascist encroachment. Stop sniping at the Greens. Take on Reform. Sound like you mean it.
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**** Labour’s NEC blocks Andy Burnham from standing in Gorton by-election**^^
January 25, 2026 at 11:57 AM
**** Labour’s NEC blocks Andy Burnham from standing in Gorton by-election**^^
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No way we let Sweden get over the line on this ahead of Ireland.
Tell your friends. This isn’t just any old petition, this mechanism has EU clout.
Tell your friends. This isn’t just any old petition, this mechanism has EU clout.
358 806 signatures for the full suspension of the EU-Israel association, more than 1/3 of what is needed and 4 of the 7 countries needed over 100%.
tinyurl.com/mv8fzdhu
☑️Belgium 103%
☑️Finland 100.5%
☑️France 296%
Ireland 58.7%
Italy 79.8%
Netherlands 31%
Poland 51.4%
☑️Spain 111.9%
Sweden 81.6%
tinyurl.com/mv8fzdhu
☑️Belgium 103%
☑️Finland 100.5%
☑️France 296%
Ireland 58.7%
Italy 79.8%
Netherlands 31%
Poland 51.4%
☑️Spain 111.9%
Sweden 81.6%
January 25, 2026 at 10:40 AM
No way we let Sweden get over the line on this ahead of Ireland.
Tell your friends. This isn’t just any old petition, this mechanism has EU clout.
Tell your friends. This isn’t just any old petition, this mechanism has EU clout.
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Reform MP Andrew Rosindell tells the BBC that he "would not object" to scrapping the NHS and replacing it with private insurance
January 25, 2026 at 10:36 AM
Reform MP Andrew Rosindell tells the BBC that he "would not object" to scrapping the NHS and replacing it with private insurance
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What in the fascist framing is this headline?
Minneapolis shooting deepens US immigration crisis as federal accounts are challenged
Minneapolis shooting deepens US immigration crisis as federal accounts are challenged
Video evidence, political rhetoric and competing narratives collide after the death of Alex Pretti
www.irishtimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 10:37 AM
What in the fascist framing is this headline?