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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 14h

It shouldn’t be a debate that community-led power is far more effective and diagnosing and actioning the most effective interventions for that community. The further from the issues, the more obscure the reality becomes.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 14h

I’d imagine Zach’s stellar performance has got the Russian/Reform/MAGA bot farms kicking into overdrive.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 15h

What’s terrifying is, for a moment, I genuinely thought this could be real.

That’s where we are.

Rosie Holt @rosieisaholt.bsky.social · 20h

MP defends government plans to restrict repeated protests.

James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 16h

Excellent thread, well worth a read.

elia ayoub 🌱 @ayoub.bsky.social · 19h

As a lifelong hate-watcher of #BBCQT it's been incredible to see the tone shift in last night's prog with @zackpolanski.bsky.social on. It should have never been that hard to call for common sense - and actually popular - policies. Someone is actually doing it.

Quick 🧵

James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 20h

What a glorious day

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Cllr Dr Alex Powell @apowelllaw.bsky.social · 1d

Not only did @zackpolanski.bsky.social conduct himself with integrity and honesty on #BBCQT, he also called out Reform directly for their far-right policies and associations. There is only one party combatting the rise of Reform and it's @greenparty.org.uk. Other parties act as their cheerleaders.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

The audience were the MVP here (and Zach of course). So refreshing to hear people celebrate diversity and multiculturalism again.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

Well you can’t be taken seriously. You did something 12 years ago!

Says the man from a party dripping in daily scandals, fascism and hatred.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

👏 consistently applauded by the audience. Nice one Zack!

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 1d

Deafening applause as Zack Polanski tells Zia Yusuf that people's concern over immigration is because he spends all his time spreading misinformation and fear.

#bbcqt

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

💯this - beyond the manipulative social algorithms and curated rage bait are a bunch of people with thoughtful and (mostly) kind-hearted views. Gave me hope.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

I was thinking this too. What a thoughtful, level-headed bunch of people. It made me realise how warped the media had made me about the “average” British person (whatever that means).

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

“Journalist” is doing a lot of heavy lifting for Annabel

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

Nice to see the Pope wading in on this issue directly.

“Leo described a "new tyranny," which shuns any kind of oversight and where the economy is structured "in such a way that sacrifices are demanded of the masses in order to serve the needs of the powerful."

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The pope challenges modern societies who have done too little to eradicate inequality and calls people of good will to take on the mantle of social justice.

"I can only state once more that inequality is 'the root of all social ills'," he wrote.

Leo questioned a world where the wealth of the elite grows "exponentially" while many "millions of people die of hunger or survive in conditions unfit for human beings." He also criticized "ideologies that defend the absolute autonomy of the marketplace and financial speculation," with false promises "that a free-market economy will automatically solve the problem of poverty."

Leo described a "new tyranny," which shuns any kind of oversight and where the economy is structured "in such a way that sacrifices are demanded of the masses in order to serve the needs of the powerful." The poor, he wrote, are only allowed "drops that trickle down."

The pope openly challenged "prosperity theology" and called Christians to the practice of giving charity. "It will not solve the problem of world poverty, yet it must still be carried out, with intelligence, diligence and social responsibility," he wrote.

Popular movements that challenge "the empire of money," invite people to take on the cause to combat poverty alongside the poor, instead of on their behalf, and "make history," the pope said. It our duty, Leo said, to "make their voices heard, albeit in different ways, in order to point out and denounce such structural issues, even at the cost of appearing foolish or naïve."

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

“…a perfect storm of ego, fear, hate, and ambition - all of it mangled into something cruel and hollow, masquerading as strength.”

Sounds ever so familiar.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5d

“I am living with the deep pain of watching someone I once loved become the face of evil.”

From July 17th: m.facebook.com/share/p/16yL...

James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

Whether that translates into a credible shot at power? Who can say! But we can dream, and keep promoting / campaigning where possible.

I certainly know what world I’d rather live in.

But, that’s just my perspective.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

Until recently, the only avenue for disaffected, angry, disillusioned voters has been Reform. I see Zach et al offering an alternative which still acknowledges the deep frustration people feel towards the establishment but offers an alternative solution.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

Interesting question. It feels like shifting the narrative is the first stage. The @greenparty.org.uk don’t need to be in power to shift the public debate, and if the public respond positively (which they are) that may increase their traction and coverage.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

What @zackpolanski.bsky.social and @greenparty.org.uk have done is give a voice to a group of people who, until now, have felt politically homeless.

Reclaiming patriotism as the best of our community spirit and kindness.

Reclaiming populism as a collective effort towards a fair society for all.

James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

I don’t think I’ve felt so hopefully for a possible, alternative future than watching Zach, Rachel and Mothin speak at the conference.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 1d

People are right to be angry. Livid. White hot with rage.

But your enemy is not an asylum seeker, an immigrant or a boat of desperate people.

It is the systems and institutions designed, very deliberately, to place the power and wealth in the hands of a tiny, greedy minority.

Ross Greer (he/him) @ross-greer.bsky.social · 2d

Lots of people are angry - and they have every right to be.

The chancers in Reform want that anger directed at refugees and other vulnerable groups, not the greedy landlords, tax avoiders and billionaires actually making life so difficult for everyone else.

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Stop Funding Hate @stopfundinghate.bsky.social · 2d

Today in toxic media includes this Express piece targeting Muslims, trans people, net zero, wind and solar energy, and the Greens.

💰 Supported by ads from the #NSPCC, #Asda, #TuClothing and #BootsUK.

Express article with headline that reads: Greens who want to save the world by destroying Britain.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 2d

This clip from @mothinali.bsky.social - an impassioned human caring about other humans.

Isn’t that the very essence of what politics should be about?

It’s why I’ve joined @greenparty.org.uk and I urge you to do the same.

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James @mutomorro.bsky.social · 2d

As @zackpolanski.bsky.social says so well, we have lost #ordinaryhope after decades of it being drained from our communities, our work and our lives. And people should be fighting back. Not with hate, but with hope.

Your enemy is not other poor people.

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Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast

YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales

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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 6d

🔴How Western Media Whitewashed Israel’s Mass-Abduction of Activists

Over 450 members of the aid flotilla to Gaza are now being held by Israel in an “anti-terror” prison in the Negev desert, reports @mathildamall.bsky.social

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How Western Media Whitewashed Israel’s Mass-Abduction of Activists

Over 450 members of the aid flotilla to Gaza are now being held by Israel in an “anti-terror” prison in the Negev desert

bylinetimes.com

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