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David Emmett
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Owner-operator of MotoMatters.com. Motorcyclist. Reader. Writer.

#MotoGP and #motorcycle racing at motomatters.com
Part of @paddockpasspodcast.bsky.social
Personal writing at emmett.nl
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I cheated on my AI boyfriend with the roomba
January 29, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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No sleep 'til Brooklyn
No sleep 'til Brooklyn
December 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Am really enjoying squirrel boxes on Instagram
January 29, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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The Americans are coming and amongst the hoard are a dangerous subset known as influencers. Can we survive the onslaught? My @dutchnewsnl.bsky.social latest.
The Netherlands has been hit by an influx of influencers  - DutchNews.nl
The Americans are coming and amongst the hoard are a dangerous subset known as influencers. Can we survive the onslaught, asks our regular columnist Molly Quell? My social media feeds are filled with ...
www.dutchnews.nl
January 29, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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Strong Message Here is on BBC Radio 4 at 9:45am! With the longer version available on BBC Sounds. Do politicians think we’re idiots? @aiannucci.bsky.social and I discuss…

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Strong Message Here, Are You a Stupid Person? (with Natalie Haynes)
Blaring subtext, flimsy reasoning and hypocrisy - do politicians think we're stupid?
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Looks like Fabio Quartararo to Honda is done. Second seat is interesting now

#MotoGP

www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/...
Exclusive: Honda signs Fabio Quartararo for 2027 MotoGP season
Quartararo’s switch from Yamaha to Honda marks the first major move of the 2027 MotoGP rider market
www.motorsport.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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January 29, 2026 at 12:41 AM
#MotoGP is back. Shakedown test starts today (in under 2 hours). No media allowed, so little live coverage. Couple of Italian outlets there, plus a wrap up at the end of each day.

It's mostly test riders getting parts & bikes ready for next week, plus rookies Toprak and Moreira
January 29, 2026 at 12:15 AM
All of Musk's claims are bullshit. So much so that his self-driving claims have their own wikipedia page. He makes the claims because #$TSLA is a meme stock, the price is driven by hype, based on speculative future earnings. Which never arrive.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
January 28, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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Yeah, I recommend not using the patreon apple app to join. Just go on the website, it's 1. cheaper for YOU to support your favorite creatures and 2. All the money you give goes to the creator.
I'm begging you not to use apple products. This shit is devastating to creators like me
January 28, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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New: Tesla 4th quarter profit plunges 61% year-over-year; annual profit down 46%

the brand damage:
-1 million lost vehicle sales, per study
-Declining revenue, profits, deliveries in 1st half of '25
-Lower total production/deliveries than '24
-Lost crown as world's leading EV seller
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Tesla bet big on Elon Musk. His politics continue to haunt it.
Tesla struggles to regain its footing in the electric vehicle market, hindered by Elon Musk’s political activity, impacting its stock price and performance.
wapo.st
January 28, 2026 at 9:26 PM
The dog avoided getting any more points on his licence, fortunately, as he already had 9 points from previous offences.
Updates: A van driver who blamed his dog (Reggie) chewing through the handbrake for a crash at a railway station has been handed a six-month driving ban www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
January 28, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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January 28, 2026 at 8:57 PM
If you are tired of listening to old men talking about #MotoGP, then you are in luck. Two women talk way too much sense about motorcycle racing. @haldihoney.bsky.social and TV Room Raccoon chat bikes

www.youtube.com/watch?v=giap...
the girlypops defend TERRIBLE Twitter takes + predict MotoGP 2026 | Episode 1
YouTube video by MotoGirlyPops
www.youtube.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:14 PM
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I'm starting to think the Trumpist mastery of propaganda is failing them. The DHS agents posing this way makes it look like they're ashamed of themselves.
January 28, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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Scrolling through the photos of Pam Bondi's "Minnesota rioters," it's just hero after hero. Every photo includes a cowardly DHS agent with their back to the camera.

Bondi thinks she's going to win the propaganda war with this shit, but it's never been more clear that they're losing.
January 28, 2026 at 8:40 PM
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This has gone so ridiculously viral in multiple places. You better believe I’m annoyed I forgot to watermark it 😂 Glad you’re all enjoying it and thanks to you who keep tagging me in places for credit. The main thing is it’s giving people a giggle. You’re all great*

*most of you are great
If Bilbo had Chat GPT
January 28, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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This is accurate. Trump has not changed course. He is trying to contain political damage. That's it. There is not pivot. There is no shift at this point. Past experience shows the "new tone," if you can call it that, will be temporary.

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/u...
January 28, 2026 at 3:16 PM
2026 WorldSBK Portimão Preseason Test A Washout

https://motomatters.com/race_or_practice_result/2026/01/28/2026_worldsbk_portim_o_preseason_test_a.html

2026 WorldSBK Portimão Preseason Test A Washout

The first day of the second preseason test of 2026 for the WorldSBK series has …
January 28, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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Contrary to social-media lore, it is one of the safest cities in the world
London is far safer than violent viral videos will have you believe
Contrary to social-media lore, it is one of the safest cities in the world
econ.st
January 28, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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The followers can have little meme, as a treat
January 28, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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Incredibly, this is an actual photo New York Post used for the guy who attacked Ilhan Omar.
January 28, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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Comrade ... I reached out last week about my ᴘʀᴏʟᴇᴛᴀʀɪᴀɴs ᴏɴʟʏ sᴜʀᴠᴇʏ.

Are you a proud Supporter of Comrade Stalin or does the NKVD need to come and track you down?

ᴛᴀᴋᴇ ᴘʀᴏʟᴇᴛᴀʀɪᴀɴs ᴏɴʟʏ sᴜʀᴠᴇʏ
January 28, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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Remember kids, if you have one copy you have zero copies, if you have two copies you have one copy
January 28, 2026 at 12:31 PM