Mark McIntyre
@markjmcintyre.bsky.social
Keen on active travel 🚲 music, cities, odds and ends of Glasgow history, transport. Powoli uczę się polskiego 🇵🇱 posting my own views
Gladiator 2, with Nick Cave's script
If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make? I want to see Quentin's Star Trek movie or maybe Kill Bill Vol 3.
November 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Gladiator 2, with Nick Cave's script
Interesting article on the ever changing historiography of The Beatles. From @stuartmaconie.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
The long and winding road: Stuart Maconie on why our opinions about the Beatles keep changing
Fans and historians have spent 60 years debating what the band means – and which member is greatest. Will the returning Anthology project and Sam Mendes’s planned biopics create new arguments?
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Interesting article on the ever changing historiography of The Beatles. From @stuartmaconie.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
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When cities build protected cycle tracks, families don’t have to choose between safety and freedom. Kids can ride on their own, dads can hang back, and everyone gets where they’re going safely and comfortably. Safe infrastructure turns everyday trips into independence, not stress, yo!
November 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
When cities build protected cycle tracks, families don’t have to choose between safety and freedom. Kids can ride on their own, dads can hang back, and everyone gets where they’re going safely and comfortably. Safe infrastructure turns everyday trips into independence, not stress, yo!
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Here's my favourite way of visualising this 👇
(🔴L) The 15 min catchment of your station by foot.
(🔵R) The 15 min catchment of your station by bike.
Hundreds, thousands more potential passengers to sustain the railway. All within grasp, by providing bike parking and the routes to get there. 🚲🚆
(🔴L) The 15 min catchment of your station by foot.
(🔵R) The 15 min catchment of your station by bike.
Hundreds, thousands more potential passengers to sustain the railway. All within grasp, by providing bike parking and the routes to get there. 🚲🚆
November 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Here's my favourite way of visualising this 👇
(🔴L) The 15 min catchment of your station by foot.
(🔵R) The 15 min catchment of your station by bike.
Hundreds, thousands more potential passengers to sustain the railway. All within grasp, by providing bike parking and the routes to get there. 🚲🚆
(🔴L) The 15 min catchment of your station by foot.
(🔵R) The 15 min catchment of your station by bike.
Hundreds, thousands more potential passengers to sustain the railway. All within grasp, by providing bike parking and the routes to get there. 🚲🚆
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"I'm really glad we had this chance. I used to be the only one of my friends who couldn’t ride a bike, but now I can."
Dumfries and Galloway celebrates #BikeabilityScotland success, as one of latest Scottish local authorities to deliver on-road cycle training at all primary schools: buff.ly/8TiUBFo
Dumfries and Galloway celebrates #BikeabilityScotland success, as one of latest Scottish local authorities to deliver on-road cycle training at all primary schools: buff.ly/8TiUBFo
November 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
"I'm really glad we had this chance. I used to be the only one of my friends who couldn’t ride a bike, but now I can."
Dumfries and Galloway celebrates #BikeabilityScotland success, as one of latest Scottish local authorities to deliver on-road cycle training at all primary schools: buff.ly/8TiUBFo
Dumfries and Galloway celebrates #BikeabilityScotland success, as one of latest Scottish local authorities to deliver on-road cycle training at all primary schools: buff.ly/8TiUBFo
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Although the scale of this is still to be assessed, this is the inevitable outcome of the monetization of the algorithm. Rage-bait becomes a personal revenue model. Nothing about this should be a surprise.
NEWS: I spent the past 24 hours going through major MAGA accounts on Twitter, and a bombshell development has become clear: most of the right-wing ecosphere is being fed propaganda from foreign actors.
This impacts elections. This impacts discourse. This is major. Subscribe to support my work:
This impacts elections. This impacts discourse. This is major. Subscribe to support my work:
NEWS: Major MAGA Accounts on Twitter Exposed as Foreign Actors
A stunning development over the past 24 hours.
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Although the scale of this is still to be assessed, this is the inevitable outcome of the monetization of the algorithm. Rage-bait becomes a personal revenue model. Nothing about this should be a surprise.
I've posted about this before, but it's really one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
November 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I've posted about this before, but it's really one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
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John Squire/Mani isolated guitar/bass Made Of Stone The Stone Roses
YouTube video by Box Set Go
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Race to the bottom. Countries in the EU Common Asylum System (incl France) are likely to be pretty unhappy.
Westminster’s overhaul of its asylum system will affect us, and unless we want even higher numbers coming here, we need to set similar measures | ✍️ Leo Varadkar
Common travel area means Ireland must align migration law with UK
Westminster’s overhaul of its asylum system will affect us, and unless we want even higher numbers coming here, we need to set similar measures
www.thetimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Race to the bottom. Countries in the EU Common Asylum System (incl France) are likely to be pretty unhappy.
I guess this list is geared for a certain type of sporty bike person... but honestly, the single best gift I reckon you could get someone with a bike isn't mentioned (assuming their bike can fit one): a rear rack and pannier bag for the shopping. 🚲🛒
Life changing.
Life changing.
The best Christmas gifts for cyclists in the UK, from heated gloves to handlebar bags
Whether it’s a jacket to stay cosy in the cold or a clever multitool, our expert-selected gear means there’s something for everyone who loves life on their bike
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I guess this list is geared for a certain type of sporty bike person... but honestly, the single best gift I reckon you could get someone with a bike isn't mentioned (assuming their bike can fit one): a rear rack and pannier bag for the shopping. 🚲🛒
Life changing.
Life changing.
Anyone unsure what the proposed changes to UK immigration law will mean (incl. extending pathway to permanent settled status for most migrants to anywhere between 10 and 15 years), please take one minute to read these short statements from @refugeecouncil.bsky.social and @workrights.bsky.social.
November 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Anyone unsure what the proposed changes to UK immigration law will mean (incl. extending pathway to permanent settled status for most migrants to anywhere between 10 and 15 years), please take one minute to read these short statements from @refugeecouncil.bsky.social and @workrights.bsky.social.
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I still have an X account (necessary for work, sorry), and sometimes I check in just to see what's going on over there. And it's like a parallel universe. Levels of overt racism, antisemitism and misogyny that we'd all have agreed was despicable just 3 years ago - under people's real names
this week's newsletter is titled "aren't you tired of feeling insane all the time?" and I think it speaks for itself
it is also free to read
youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arent-you-...
it is also free to read
youngvulgarian.substack.com/p/arent-you-...
November 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I still have an X account (necessary for work, sorry), and sometimes I check in just to see what's going on over there. And it's like a parallel universe. Levels of overt racism, antisemitism and misogyny that we'd all have agreed was despicable just 3 years ago - under people's real names
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An X user asks Elon Musk why they’re seeing tweets from left-wing lawmakers.
Musk: “Because we are failing very badly with the recommendations algorithm. Doing my best to address this.”
Musk: “Because we are failing very badly with the recommendations algorithm. Doing my best to address this.”
November 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
An X user asks Elon Musk why they’re seeing tweets from left-wing lawmakers.
Musk: “Because we are failing very badly with the recommendations algorithm. Doing my best to address this.”
Musk: “Because we are failing very badly with the recommendations algorithm. Doing my best to address this.”
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Zwolle doing it right: a central busway flanked by traffic lanes and a separate cycleway, all buffered by trees that prevent overtaking. Buses speed through without getting stuck in traffic, people cycling have a safe route, and the narrower roadways reduce collisions. Amazing bit of street design.
November 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Zwolle doing it right: a central busway flanked by traffic lanes and a separate cycleway, all buffered by trees that prevent overtaking. Buses speed through without getting stuck in traffic, people cycling have a safe route, and the narrower roadways reduce collisions. Amazing bit of street design.
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What's happened to X has been a disaster for public discourse in the United Kingdom BUT it is also just very funny to see just how much some people will not really *notice* how degraded their media environment has become.
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
What's happened to X has been a disaster for public discourse in the United Kingdom BUT it is also just very funny to see just how much some people will not really *notice* how degraded their media environment has become.
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What is motonormativity? I'm on my way to an air pollution event in a city centre and the organisers have put the driving directions ahead of the public transport directions in the email
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM
What is motonormativity? I'm on my way to an air pollution event in a city centre and the organisers have put the driving directions ahead of the public transport directions in the email
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This.
This right here is why proper cycling infrastructure is an investment in our communities and our future.
It is only the beginning. This route isn’t even fully finished.
When we stop imagining and start doing, change happens.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
@edi.bike
@chasbooth.bsky.social
This right here is why proper cycling infrastructure is an investment in our communities and our future.
It is only the beginning. This route isn’t even fully finished.
When we stop imagining and start doing, change happens.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
@edi.bike
@chasbooth.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
This.
This right here is why proper cycling infrastructure is an investment in our communities and our future.
It is only the beginning. This route isn’t even fully finished.
When we stop imagining and start doing, change happens.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
@edi.bike
@chasbooth.bsky.social
This right here is why proper cycling infrastructure is an investment in our communities and our future.
It is only the beginning. This route isn’t even fully finished.
When we stop imagining and start doing, change happens.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
@edi.bike
@chasbooth.bsky.social
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Look at this work of art. Hang it in the Kelvingrove
Scotland 1 - 0 Denmark - S. McTominay 3'
Holy Crap that Bicycle Kick! The legend of McTominay and his hair continues!
Holy Crap that Bicycle Kick! The legend of McTominay and his hair continues!
November 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Look at this work of art. Hang it in the Kelvingrove
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If only Ferenc Puskás was alive today to win the McTominay Award
November 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
If only Ferenc Puskás was alive today to win the McTominay Award
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Ridership on Paris region transit systems is now generally at or higher than pre-pandemic levels. Bike use is much higher than pre-pandemic.
At the same time, car traffic in Paris and on its ring highway is substantially lower than it was pre-pandemic. www.institutparisregion.fr/mobilite-et-...
At the same time, car traffic in Paris and on its ring highway is substantially lower than it was pre-pandemic. www.institutparisregion.fr/mobilite-et-...
November 18, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Ridership on Paris region transit systems is now generally at or higher than pre-pandemic levels. Bike use is much higher than pre-pandemic.
At the same time, car traffic in Paris and on its ring highway is substantially lower than it was pre-pandemic. www.institutparisregion.fr/mobilite-et-...
At the same time, car traffic in Paris and on its ring highway is substantially lower than it was pre-pandemic. www.institutparisregion.fr/mobilite-et-...
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The basic problem with the temporary refugee status policy - especially one lasting up to 20 years - is it leads to very few removals (based on Denmark's experience) but does significantly worsen integration.
November 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The basic problem with the temporary refugee status policy - especially one lasting up to 20 years - is it leads to very few removals (based on Denmark's experience) but does significantly worsen integration.
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This has become the normal ‘local news website’ reading experience.
November 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
This has become the normal ‘local news website’ reading experience.
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Today has been a massive victory for anti-migrant voices.
Not only is Labour doing 90% of what they want, but they're also making it much easier for them to get the remaining 10% later
Not only is Labour doing 90% of what they want, but they're also making it much easier for them to get the remaining 10% later
November 17, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Today has been a massive victory for anti-migrant voices.
Not only is Labour doing 90% of what they want, but they're also making it much easier for them to get the remaining 10% later
Not only is Labour doing 90% of what they want, but they're also making it much easier for them to get the remaining 10% later
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BBC Scotland: “Let’s talk about”illegal migration”
CORRECT this every time the editors choose this term - seeking asylum is not illegal.
Let’s talk about the asylum system, which is both horrifying and tedious but NOT a crime report
CORRECT this every time the editors choose this term - seeking asylum is not illegal.
Let’s talk about the asylum system, which is both horrifying and tedious but NOT a crime report
November 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
BBC Scotland: “Let’s talk about”illegal migration”
CORRECT this every time the editors choose this term - seeking asylum is not illegal.
Let’s talk about the asylum system, which is both horrifying and tedious but NOT a crime report
CORRECT this every time the editors choose this term - seeking asylum is not illegal.
Let’s talk about the asylum system, which is both horrifying and tedious but NOT a crime report