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Citizen Paul Templeman

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Writes books Takes photos Drinks red wine (often) #FBPE when it was still a thing Writer of 'The Lenin Project' available at Amazon - https://amzn.eu/d/8WYzKow and #BuntersBrexit at https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CTK3R9P3 Blog at https://edennote.com

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Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · Jul 14

An AI world where people decide to choose whether to live or die. Read my short story 'The Last Elm Tree in New York.'

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The Last Elm Tree in New York - a Short Story - Blog Notes from Eden

They were sitting without touching, side by side on the couch watching the latest AI Studios blockbuster on the wallscreen. It was a Tuesday. Or a Wednesday. Molly was wearing something blue that subm...

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 5h

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Rez 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇪🇸 @jrrezvani.bsky.social · 5h

For the first in the history of Nobel Peace Prize —millions all over the world are celebrating someone NOT getting it!

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Remi Kapo @oluremi.bsky.social · 3h

While directing a production at the Almeida Theatre which I produced, my dear friend Maya advised me: "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time."
In this case the US electorate didn't and are now being served second helpings...

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Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 2h

I totally agree, Remi.

Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 5h

It's the middle of October and we still have a hosepipe ban in West Sussex.

Water, water everywhere and not a drop to wash the car...

Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 6h

This is why Trump is sinking Venezuelan fishing boats.

Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 6h

Now we know the real reason why Trump is sinking Venezuelan shipping.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize

Leader of country’s opposition receives award after scrutiny surrounding committee and comments by Donald Trump

www.theguardian.com

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Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 8h

No - and that's an injustice in itself.

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Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 9h

Greta Thunberg should win the Nobel peace prize and not a convicted felon who makes war on his own people.

#GretaThunberg #NobelPrize

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Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 9h

At least he can easily do a peace deal in his own country.

Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 10h

Greta deserves it IMHO.

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Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 10h

There are likely to be e tears and tantrums before bedtime if Trump doesn’t win a prize.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says

www.theguardian.com

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Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 10h

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Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 21h

I don’t want to dash everyone’s hopes but we have had a cease fire in Gaza before.

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Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 1d

Looks like we’ll be safe from the anti-fascists.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

The counterterrorism experts have arrived at the White House..

Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 1d

When did problems become issues?

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 2d

"15 years ago, Polish workers came here to find opportunity. Now Poland is growing twice as fast as we are," says Kemi Badenoch.

Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?

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Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 2d

All her life Kate has been troubled by memories of a past she has never lived. When armed Russians attempt to abduct her from a street in London, she knows she must travel to Moscow to find the source of her memories.

Read it here... amzn.eu/d/4RJ25ah

#TheLeninProject #BookSky #Reading

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Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 2d

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Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 2d

Exactly. So why not express the preference at the outset to save everyone time and embarrassment? I know it's the law, but as you say it won't ultimately affect the outcome.

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Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 3d

I'm old enough to remember when employers specified an age range for new candidates. Now it's viewed as ageism, but in reality it was simply honest.

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Citizen Paul Templeman @paultempleman.bsky.social · 3d

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Dr Negrin's Victory Pills @dr-negrin.bsky.social · 3d

Robert Jenrick is reportedly furious that it wasn't white chocolate.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Tories set a low bar after misspelling Britain on conference chocolate

Misprinted wrappers pulled from Manchester goodie bags after derision on social media

www.theguardian.com

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