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mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 1h

You have to laugh, the hilarious 2013 article in the comic we call The Sun. Zack clarified on bbcqt that he told the paper that he would do it as an experiment. The journalist stated in print "So, has it worked? I believe so. I also feel calmer and happier." after the therapy session.

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Fraser Campbell @fraserc69.bsky.social · 1h

Good framing, however you feel about the accuracy. Super-wealth is the prime destabilising factor in our society. If you consider strong representative democracy to be a patriotic principle, the power of a tiny unelected ultra-class controlling most assets, media and Gov policy must be tackled.

Eddie Burfi @eddieburfi.bsky.social · 12h

Former Head of Comms for the IEA, Annabel Denham, says the super rich will leave if we have a wealth tax.

Yes, the very same IEA that brought us Liz Truss’ disastrous mini budget. 🤦🏽‍♂️

Green Party leader Zack Polanski explains that their taxable assets can’t leave. #bbcqt

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mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 1h

As a political party SNP etc cannot explicitly state support for an opposition party.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politic....

Political party affiliation in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 1h

SNP 1 Greens 2 in 2026
for a better future.

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mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 1h

The war may be over but the Genocide will be with the world forever.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social

mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 17h

Gaming PS4 Sony
Can someone tell Sony we want a Console not a Tapas Menu..... At this rate of upscaling Sony will drive people to PC Gaming.
www.eurogamer.net/tech-2025-ne...

New PlayStation 6 tech all but confirmed by Sony and AMD - and it looks like it'll make its way into other hardware too

Sony and AMD have announced three key technologies that seem central to the PlayStation 6 - and could come to other hardware too. Here's what you need to know.

www.eurogamer.net

mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 17h

There will always be people who are not reconciled for one reason or another but that doesn't mean we shouldn't pursue it," he told the BBC's new Borderland podcast.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Irish government accused of putting up 'barrier' to unity poll - BBC News

The first two episodes of the Borderland podcast explore issues surrounding a referendum on Irish unity.

www.bbc.com

mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 18h

Labour will go doon in history books as the party who caused the breakup of their precious United Kingdom.
Northern Ireland border Poll incoming, Scotland Independence mandate reaffirmed at Holyrood for a 4th time and then Wales being invited to join a Celtic Union.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h

Marjorie Taylor Greene on polls showing Republicans are getting blamed for the shutdown: "I'm not putting the blame on the president. I'm actually putting the the blame on the Speaker and Leader Thune in the Senate. This should not be happening ... we control the House & Senate & have the WH."

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mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 18h

I thought Michelle Moan didnae live in Scotland anymare lol

mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 18h

I aint an economist but maybe the exchange rate would be better in £s when we split up the "Family Silver" then we can move to Scottish Sterling, not pound but Sterling. It was oors to begin with.

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Andrew Sharpe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿|🇪🇺 @andrew.sharpe.scot · 1d

It's pretty clear that Scotland’s got everything it needs to thrive - we just need the powers to do it. Independence and rejoining the EU would give us the fresh start Scotland needs.

A new Scot Gov publication describing why we need it, and it could achieve 👇

www.gov.scot/publications...

A Fresh Start with Independence

This paper sets out why Scotland should become an independent country, and what an independent Scotland could look like. It provides details of this Scottish Government’s proposals for an independent ...

www.gov.scot

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ScotLassie(Extremist apparently😁) @scotlassie.bsky.social · 22h

Let's go!
#IndependenceIsNormal

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Indy Caledonia 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦 🇵🇸 @indycaledonia.bsky.social · 19h

Digestive biscuit packets fit inside Pringles tubes. Stay fresh people!

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mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 18h

Michty Me.
Are these knuckle draggers not aware that they are doing oor job for us by promoting Scotland. Stupid is as Stupid does
www.bbc.com/news/article...

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mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 18h

www.bbc.com/news/article...

The battle for Scotland's flag: Why the right has adopted the saltire

The saltire has long been embraced by supporters of Scottish independence – but now it is being unfurled for a different cause.

www.bbc.com

mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 19h

@lbc.co.uk
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
@bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
@itvpeston.bsky.social
If the devolved nations do not receive an allocation of inward immigrants to settle for a minimum of 5yrs, then it is another Clearance that Westminster is complicit in...

mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 19h

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Does Scotland's population growth hinge on more immigration? - BBC News

Deaths have outnumbered births in Scotland for a decade but record levels of immigration mean the population is still rising.

www.bbc.co.uk

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mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 19h

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Does Scotland's population growth hinge on more immigration? - BBC News

Deaths have outnumbered births in Scotland for a decade but record levels of immigration mean the population is still rising.

www.bbc.co.uk

mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 19h

Are the bbc having a giraffe.
Of course Scotlands population growth is effected by not having control over inward immigration. The irony that the S/E of England has brought us to the reform party on the verge of power, shows how Westminster is failing.

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David Henig @davidheniguk.bsky.social · 23h

Bring in national service for pensioners?

Rachel Cunliffe @rmcunliffe.bsky.social · 1d

Hollow laughter

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I am in little doubt that the Unionist Parties are itching to lie to Scots whilst producing separate Manifestos for the 2026 Holyrood Elections whilst forming a behind the scenes pact to not campaign competively against each other. They will also have to form a coalition of sorts including Reform.

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 10d

I’m joining Hugh Grant & @hackedoff.bsky.social in calling for fair, independent regulation to protect ordinary people from abuse and restore trust in the press. It's time to finally hold them to account. Please join us signing the petition to change the law🙏
you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/a-...

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mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 23h

Imagine the situation if they held 3 failed referendums since 2014, #NeverEndums as Yoons out it. They wouldnt have been in power to hold a 4th. However I've said it before, if @snp.org do not hold a referendum in nxt parliament, they will be consigned to the bin and we will start oor ain Party.

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mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 23h

Agreed we have no media. Though we have 1.5 million of us talking up Indy IRL everyday. That is more powerful. We don't need permission to hold a ref, but SNP kent that it hasn't really had the support until noo to have one.

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mactakeshi.bsky.social @mactakeshi.bsky.social · 1d

Lol has he actually watched Peacemaker

a man wearing glasses is talking to another man in front of a sign that says ance

ALT: a man wearing glasses is talking to another man in front of a sign that says ance

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