@mickrab.bsky.social
Europhile boomer who appreciates how lucky I am. London accent with Yorkshire twinges, but heart in Galway.
Savage cynic, a bit sweary, no prisoners. Tax is the price you pay for a civilised society.
Savage cynic, a bit sweary, no prisoners. Tax is the price you pay for a civilised society.
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@mickrab.bsky.social
· Jan 13
The absence of a clear answer from a politician normally means the politically inconvenient answer is the truth.
Save this,it is a maxim for the ages.
Save this,it is a maxim for the ages.
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Now: Bruce Springsteen sings “Streets of Minneapolis” in Minneapolis
January 30, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Now: Bruce Springsteen sings “Streets of Minneapolis” in Minneapolis
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It really does, doesn't it?
January 30, 2026 at 10:26 PM
It really does, doesn't it?
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Water bills up again.
The Green Party will lower bills by ending the privatised water company rip off. Water must be taken into public ownership now.
The Green Party will lower bills by ending the privatised water company rip off. Water must be taken into public ownership now.
January 29, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Water bills up again.
The Green Party will lower bills by ending the privatised water company rip off. Water must be taken into public ownership now.
The Green Party will lower bills by ending the privatised water company rip off. Water must be taken into public ownership now.
When I saw "Reform rising star" why did the image of a floating turd come into my mind?
The Reform rising star who stands with ICE
Joseph Boam, a councillor and Farage favourite, has given his support to the trigger-happy MAGA militia in the wake of the latest shooting
www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sa...
Joseph Boam, a councillor and Farage favourite, has given his support to the trigger-happy MAGA militia in the wake of the latest shooting
www.thenewworld.co.uk/rats-in-a-sa...
The Reform rising star who stands with ICE
Jospeh Boam, a councillor and Farage favourite, has given his support to the trigger-happy MAGA militia in the wake of the latest shooting
www.thenewworld.co.uk
January 30, 2026 at 8:46 AM
When I saw "Reform rising star" why did the image of a floating turd come into my mind?
Isn't Collins the swinger? She'll swing any way to keep her job.
An important reveal in this story. ICE is being pulled out of Maine after starting its "enhanced" operations over a week ago. Maine is also a swing state in the Senate elections this year.
Internal Republican polling about the impact of ICE must be gruesome. mainemorningstar.com/2026/01/29/s...
Internal Republican polling about the impact of ICE must be gruesome. mainemorningstar.com/2026/01/29/s...
Sen. Collins says Homeland Security ended enhanced ICE operation in Maine • Maine Morning Star
U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said early Thursday that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has ended its enhanced immigration operation in the state of Maine. The Republican senator said she had sever...
mainemorningstar.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Isn't Collins the swinger? She'll swing any way to keep her job.
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Whenever flooding hits, we hear in detail all about the wrecked homes, livelihoods, property, and related misery.
But NEVER the major cause: that Ireland has been totally stripped of the native ecosystems like forest & bogs that would naturally have absorbed the water.
share.google/aNF6Fg26wdmB...
But NEVER the major cause: that Ireland has been totally stripped of the native ecosystems like forest & bogs that would naturally have absorbed the water.
share.google/aNF6Fg26wdmB...
As it happened: Storm Chandra wreaks havoc on Ireland
Follow live updates as Storm Chandra brings strong winds and heavy rain across the country.
share.google
January 29, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Whenever flooding hits, we hear in detail all about the wrecked homes, livelihoods, property, and related misery.
But NEVER the major cause: that Ireland has been totally stripped of the native ecosystems like forest & bogs that would naturally have absorbed the water.
share.google/aNF6Fg26wdmB...
But NEVER the major cause: that Ireland has been totally stripped of the native ecosystems like forest & bogs that would naturally have absorbed the water.
share.google/aNF6Fg26wdmB...
Scotland & England fans: the 2026 World Cup is set to be hosted in Trump’s USA. We can’t stay silent. Sign the petition calling for a boycott unless it's move, to protect players & fans! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/bo...
Boycott Trump's World Cup: Sign the petition to move the games now!
I am unbelievably chuffed that the Scottish Men's team, alongside England are qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Since childhood I have always loved a World Cup. My childish excitement however is bein...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Scotland & England fans: the 2026 World Cup is set to be hosted in Trump’s USA. We can’t stay silent. Sign the petition calling for a boycott unless it's move, to protect players & fans! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/bo...
Once again feeble measures, too little too late.
Fucking useless.
‘Absurd’: decent homes standard for England’s private renters will not be enforced until 2035 www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
Fucking useless.
‘Absurd’: decent homes standard for England’s private renters will not be enforced until 2035 www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
‘Absurd’: decent homes standard for England’s private renters will not be enforced until 2035
Campaigners say government is letting ‘landlords drag their feet’ and ‘denying renters the most basic standards’
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Once again feeble measures, too little too late.
Fucking useless.
‘Absurd’: decent homes standard for England’s private renters will not be enforced until 2035 www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
Fucking useless.
‘Absurd’: decent homes standard for England’s private renters will not be enforced until 2035 www.theguardian.com/money/2026/j...
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One of the stories of British politics over last 15 years has been Conservatives and Labour valuing narrower and narrower ideological coherence over their historic, broad coalitions and then being astonished that their vote shares keep falling.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Centrist ideas no longer wanted in Conservative party, says Kemi Badenoch
Party leader tells MPs that one-nation Tories doubting her rightward direction ‘need to get out of the way’
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:02 PM
One of the stories of British politics over last 15 years has been Conservatives and Labour valuing narrower and narrower ideological coherence over their historic, broad coalitions and then being astonished that their vote shares keep falling.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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I know this has been shared, and shared again, but, just in case a few of you missed it first, second, or third time round, here it is, the greatest film review of our age.
Now - I know that same one-liner was used for the Snow White remake, but where and when did this appear for the first time?
Now - I know that same one-liner was used for the Snow White remake, but where and when did this appear for the first time?
“Even if they showed this on a plane, people would still walk out.”
Trump: "MELANIA, the Movie, is a MUST WATCH. Get your tickets today — Selling out, FAST!"
January 28, 2026 at 12:04 PM
I know this has been shared, and shared again, but, just in case a few of you missed it first, second, or third time round, here it is, the greatest film review of our age.
Now - I know that same one-liner was used for the Snow White remake, but where and when did this appear for the first time?
Now - I know that same one-liner was used for the Snow White remake, but where and when did this appear for the first time?
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No response yet from Reform pundit and activist Tim Montgomerie about his party's selection in Gorton and Denton
January 28, 2026 at 10:55 AM
No response yet from Reform pundit and activist Tim Montgomerie about his party's selection in Gorton and Denton
I also think it's possible to OVERestimate Keir Starmer....
“I also think it’s very dangerous to underestimate Keir Starmer...
“I think this guy deserves a bit more admiration and respect than perhaps he’s been given by some quarters"
Justice minister Jake Richards talks to The House Magazine's @siennarodgers.bsky.social
“I think this guy deserves a bit more admiration and respect than perhaps he’s been given by some quarters"
Justice minister Jake Richards talks to The House Magazine's @siennarodgers.bsky.social
Justice Minister Jake Richards: 'It's Very Dangerous To Underestimate Keir Starmer'
Jake Richards tells Sienna Rodgers about his plans to overhaul youth justice, reform the ECHR and face down Labour rebels
www.politicshome.com
January 28, 2026 at 12:07 PM
I also think it's possible to OVERestimate Keir Starmer....
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China trip @mortenmorland brilliant as ever
January 28, 2026 at 7:18 AM
China trip @mortenmorland brilliant as ever
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Boycott the FIFA World Cup in the USA. Don't reward fascism. #3E #BoycottFifaWorldCup #BoycottUSA #BoycottFifa
January 26, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Boycott the FIFA World Cup in the USA. Don't reward fascism. #3E #BoycottFifaWorldCup #BoycottUSA #BoycottFifa
Delusional.
“I also think it’s very dangerous to underestimate Keir Starmer...
“I think this guy deserves a bit more admiration and respect than perhaps he’s been given by some quarters"
Justice minister Jake Richards talks to The House Magazine's @siennarodgers.bsky.social
“I think this guy deserves a bit more admiration and respect than perhaps he’s been given by some quarters"
Justice minister Jake Richards talks to The House Magazine's @siennarodgers.bsky.social
Justice Minister Jake Richards: 'It's Very Dangerous To Underestimate Keir Starmer'
Jake Richards tells Sienna Rodgers about his plans to overhaul youth justice, reform the ECHR and face down Labour rebels
www.politicshome.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Delusional.
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This was the first shooter👇 screenshot taken from video.
January 26, 2026 at 1:04 PM
This was the first shooter👇 screenshot taken from video.
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Absolutely Clare. I've signed and shared this petition. It has reached 'critical mass' so it will be discussed. Any more signatures will add emphasis. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their...
petition.parliament.uk
January 27, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Absolutely Clare. I've signed and shared this petition. It has reached 'critical mass' so it will be discussed. Any more signatures will add emphasis. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Never again...except in Gaza.
January 27, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Never again...except in Gaza.
Mmmm! Bitchy. 🤣
The first paragraph of the Conservative Party response to Suella Braverman's defection:
“It was always a matter of when, not if, Suella would defect. The Conservatives did all we could to look after Suella’s mental health, but she was clearly very unhappy."
“It was always a matter of when, not if, Suella would defect. The Conservatives did all we could to look after Suella’s mental health, but she was clearly very unhappy."
January 26, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Mmmm! Bitchy. 🤣
Of course they do.
Reform Party UK sharing Pro-ICE posts on social media. They support seizing 5 year olds as bait, and the extra judicial murder of civilians.
January 26, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Of course they do.