Pete Marchetto
@petemarchetto.bsky.social
Boomer postpatriot Englishman, freelance writer in expat recovery (from China), of the social-democratic centre now deemed 'far left', Green Party member. Free sample ebook of short stories at:
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Pete Marchetto
@petemarchetto.bsky.social
· Nov 22
Free sampler ebook, (with details of how to pay me at the end if you feel like it): 'Love Sideways', 3 unromantic romances.
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Love this. One of those things that'll set me off giggling every time I think about it.
December 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Love this. One of those things that'll set me off giggling every time I think about it.
I genuinely do not understand why Streeting keeps being mentioned. He has a 528 (if memory serves) majority. Go to a betting shop and it's odds-on he loses his seat in '29. I don't think a party losing a sitting PM at an election has ever been accomplished before, and I can't see Labour wanting...
Polls of Labour members suggest Angela Rayner is most likely to be PM if Starmer goes www.independent.co.uk/voices/keir-...
December 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I genuinely do not understand why Streeting keeps being mentioned. He has a 528 (if memory serves) majority. Go to a betting shop and it's odds-on he loses his seat in '29. I don't think a party losing a sitting PM at an election has ever been accomplished before, and I can't see Labour wanting...
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December 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Really interesting conversation between Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker here.
Just as I feel more warmly towards Sultana after this morning's Kuenssberg, so I feel more warmly towards Bastani after this. I still wish. To. God he'd stop referencing China, a...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxWa...
Just as I feel more warmly towards Sultana after this morning's Kuenssberg, so I feel more warmly towards Bastani after this. I still wish. To. God he'd stop referencing China, a...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxWa...
DEBATE: Marxism VS Social Democracy
YouTube video by Novara Media
www.youtube.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Really interesting conversation between Aaron Bastani and Michael Walker here.
Just as I feel more warmly towards Sultana after this morning's Kuenssberg, so I feel more warmly towards Bastani after this. I still wish. To. God he'd stop referencing China, a...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxWa...
Just as I feel more warmly towards Sultana after this morning's Kuenssberg, so I feel more warmly towards Bastani after this. I still wish. To. God he'd stop referencing China, a...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxWa...
The interview with @zarahsultana.bsky.social Sultana this morning on Kuenssberg went markedly better than I'd anticipated. I'd lost considerable faith in Sultana in recent months, and some of her political ideas were starting to sound, frankly, batshit. However, she...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg - Do Young People Have a Raw Deal from Politicians?
Laura Kuenssberg talks to those making the news, inside and outside politics. Her guests are Pat McFadden, Helen Whately and Zarah Sultana.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The interview with @zarahsultana.bsky.social Sultana this morning on Kuenssberg went markedly better than I'd anticipated. I'd lost considerable faith in Sultana in recent months, and some of her political ideas were starting to sound, frankly, batshit. However, she...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Wow!
Okay, I thought last week was a one-off, but it appears that the Kuenssberg team has decided the discomfort of having two people obviously antagonistic towards one another sat face-to-face in silence while Kuenssberg burbles on proved so uncomfortable for everyone that now it's a feature.
Okay, I thought last week was a one-off, but it appears that the Kuenssberg team has decided the discomfort of having two people obviously antagonistic towards one another sat face-to-face in silence while Kuenssberg burbles on proved so uncomfortable for everyone that now it's a feature.
December 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Wow!
Okay, I thought last week was a one-off, but it appears that the Kuenssberg team has decided the discomfort of having two people obviously antagonistic towards one another sat face-to-face in silence while Kuenssberg burbles on proved so uncomfortable for everyone that now it's a feature.
Okay, I thought last week was a one-off, but it appears that the Kuenssberg team has decided the discomfort of having two people obviously antagonistic towards one another sat face-to-face in silence while Kuenssberg burbles on proved so uncomfortable for everyone that now it's a feature.
When you're too stupid to understand the law of gravity, or too corrupt to obey it.
December 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
When you're too stupid to understand the law of gravity, or too corrupt to obey it.
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The way I understand antisemitism, anti-Jewish rhetoric isn't antisemitism per se. It's only antisemitism if you question the actions of Netanyahu.
Something like that, anyway.
I haven't worked it out yet. I'll try to get to the bottom of it and get back to everyone.
Something like that, anyway.
I haven't worked it out yet. I'll try to get to the bottom of it and get back to everyone.
December 6, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The way I understand antisemitism, anti-Jewish rhetoric isn't antisemitism per se. It's only antisemitism if you question the actions of Netanyahu.
Something like that, anyway.
I haven't worked it out yet. I'll try to get to the bottom of it and get back to everyone.
Something like that, anyway.
I haven't worked it out yet. I'll try to get to the bottom of it and get back to everyone.
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Keep signing and sharing the arse off of this, unless you want someone like Farage installed in No.10
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
December 6, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Keep signing and sharing the arse off of this, unless you want someone like Farage installed in No.10
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
1 million minutes ago → 9 January 2024
1 billion minutes ago → 5 August 124 CE
1 trillion minutes ago → ~1.9 million years ago, before humans even existed.
I'd settle for being a millionaire myself. (Please feel free to message me if you've got that kind of cash to spare).
1 billion minutes ago → 5 August 124 CE
1 trillion minutes ago → ~1.9 million years ago, before humans even existed.
I'd settle for being a millionaire myself. (Please feel free to message me if you've got that kind of cash to spare).
Elon Musk is about to become the first trillionaire.
The reason poverty exists in the wealthiest country on earth isn't because we can't feed the poor — it's because we can't satisfy the rich.
We should tax trillionaires out of existence.
The reason poverty exists in the wealthiest country on earth isn't because we can't feed the poor — it's because we can't satisfy the rich.
We should tax trillionaires out of existence.
December 7, 2025 at 12:10 AM
1 million minutes ago → 9 January 2024
1 billion minutes ago → 5 August 124 CE
1 trillion minutes ago → ~1.9 million years ago, before humans even existed.
I'd settle for being a millionaire myself. (Please feel free to message me if you've got that kind of cash to spare).
1 billion minutes ago → 5 August 124 CE
1 trillion minutes ago → ~1.9 million years ago, before humans even existed.
I'd settle for being a millionaire myself. (Please feel free to message me if you've got that kind of cash to spare).
What's America concerned about?
It's a Russian ally. Russia in turn is allied with China and North Korea. The USA seems to give unequivocal support to Israel. It supplies the UK's nuclear system. I can't see Pakistan or India attacking the USA.
So, is there something about France we should know?
It's a Russian ally. Russia in turn is allied with China and North Korea. The USA seems to give unequivocal support to Israel. It supplies the UK's nuclear system. I can't see Pakistan or India attacking the USA.
So, is there something about France we should know?
"We will modernize our nation’s nuclear triad.
We will never allow this nation to be left vulnerable to nuclear blackmail.
We will test nuclear weapons and nuclear delivery systems on an equal basis as others"
— Pete Hegseth
We will never allow this nation to be left vulnerable to nuclear blackmail.
We will test nuclear weapons and nuclear delivery systems on an equal basis as others"
— Pete Hegseth
December 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
What's America concerned about?
It's a Russian ally. Russia in turn is allied with China and North Korea. The USA seems to give unequivocal support to Israel. It supplies the UK's nuclear system. I can't see Pakistan or India attacking the USA.
So, is there something about France we should know?
It's a Russian ally. Russia in turn is allied with China and North Korea. The USA seems to give unequivocal support to Israel. It supplies the UK's nuclear system. I can't see Pakistan or India attacking the USA.
So, is there something about France we should know?
I remember a time when any ostensible American patriot wouldn't have dreamed of making public statements against allies.
Now they don't see a problem with doing it and getting it endorsed by a prominent Russian propagandist.
'Remember a time'? Not difficult. It was less than a year ago.
Now they don't see a problem with doing it and getting it endorsed by a prominent Russian propagandist.
'Remember a time'? Not difficult. It was less than a year ago.
Elon Musk and his Russian friends call for the abolishment of the EU
December 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I remember a time when any ostensible American patriot wouldn't have dreamed of making public statements against allies.
Now they don't see a problem with doing it and getting it endorsed by a prominent Russian propagandist.
'Remember a time'? Not difficult. It was less than a year ago.
Now they don't see a problem with doing it and getting it endorsed by a prominent Russian propagandist.
'Remember a time'? Not difficult. It was less than a year ago.
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This year I’m doing something different - I’m only going to talk about this one appeal.
Please donate at the link here if you possibly can, or share this to beat the far right vigilante groups 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
Please donate at the link here if you possibly can, or share this to beat the far right vigilante groups 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
December 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
This year I’m doing something different - I’m only going to talk about this one appeal.
Please donate at the link here if you possibly can, or share this to beat the far right vigilante groups 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
Please donate at the link here if you possibly can, or share this to beat the far right vigilante groups 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/tog...
This should be getting so much more traction than it is. For ignoring it, we're fostering another Ukraine situation. We're getting pretty good at regret-after-the-event.
It's time we stopped talking about taking Putin seriously and started actually doing it.
It's time we stopped talking about taking Putin seriously and started actually doing it.
“The regime is poisoning us—there must be an international investigation”: Protesters block central Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi, Georgia, for the 374th consecutive day.
December 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
This should be getting so much more traction than it is. For ignoring it, we're fostering another Ukraine situation. We're getting pretty good at regret-after-the-event.
It's time we stopped talking about taking Putin seriously and started actually doing it.
It's time we stopped talking about taking Putin seriously and started actually doing it.
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Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and Corisk did the math Europe's politicians haven't.
Arm Ukraine to win: €522-838 billion. Let Russia win and rearm Europe: €1.2-1.6 trillion—double the cost. Plus 6-11 million additional refugees.
Arm Ukraine to win: €522-838 billion. Let Russia win and rearm Europe: €1.2-1.6 trillion—double the cost. Plus 6-11 million additional refugees.
December 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and Corisk did the math Europe's politicians haven't.
Arm Ukraine to win: €522-838 billion. Let Russia win and rearm Europe: €1.2-1.6 trillion—double the cost. Plus 6-11 million additional refugees.
Arm Ukraine to win: €522-838 billion. Let Russia win and rearm Europe: €1.2-1.6 trillion—double the cost. Plus 6-11 million additional refugees.
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A massive crowd today in Tbilisi, Georgia — far larger than I expected.
People are demanding accountability for the chemical agents used during last year’s crackdowns and an independent international investigation.
Day 374 of uninterrupted #GeorgiaProtests. #theCamiteCase
People are demanding accountability for the chemical agents used during last year’s crackdowns and an independent international investigation.
Day 374 of uninterrupted #GeorgiaProtests. #theCamiteCase
December 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A massive crowd today in Tbilisi, Georgia — far larger than I expected.
People are demanding accountability for the chemical agents used during last year’s crackdowns and an independent international investigation.
Day 374 of uninterrupted #GeorgiaProtests. #theCamiteCase
People are demanding accountability for the chemical agents used during last year’s crackdowns and an independent international investigation.
Day 374 of uninterrupted #GeorgiaProtests. #theCamiteCase
From Our Own Correspondent: At 70, an interesting, revealing, sometimes heartwarming retrospective on the BBC's 'magazine' programme in which foreign correspondents offer short sketches on the sights, sounds and events around them that don't make the news.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
From Our Own Correspondent at 70
Podcast Episode · From Our Own Correspondent · 06/12/2025 · 1h 1m
podcasts.apple.com
December 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
From Our Own Correspondent: At 70, an interesting, revealing, sometimes heartwarming retrospective on the BBC's 'magazine' programme in which foreign correspondents offer short sketches on the sights, sounds and events around them that don't make the news.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
It's sad the way some people's chance of acquittal is spoiled by the evidence.
It's SO unjust. 😢
Especially when you're rich and privileged and thus are undeserving of a 'guilty' verdict.
news.sky.com/story/releas...
It's SO unjust. 😢
Especially when you're rich and privileged and thus are undeserving of a 'guilty' verdict.
news.sky.com/story/releas...
Releasing Epstein files could jeopardise my appeal, claims Ghislaine Maxwell
A court filing from her lawyers argues releasing the documents would "prejudice" her chances of a "fair retrial" should her request for one succeed.
news.sky.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:45 PM
It's sad the way some people's chance of acquittal is spoiled by the evidence.
It's SO unjust. 😢
Especially when you're rich and privileged and thus are undeserving of a 'guilty' verdict.
news.sky.com/story/releas...
It's SO unjust. 😢
Especially when you're rich and privileged and thus are undeserving of a 'guilty' verdict.
news.sky.com/story/releas...
We need more faith in ourselves! 🇬🇧🎉
When those who put the nation down say we can't compete with the USA, show them this.
Enough with the doomsters and the gloomsters! ✊
When those who put the nation down say we can't compete with the USA, show them this.
Enough with the doomsters and the gloomsters! ✊
every time i think america is dominating the race for the dumbest country award the brits make a rally www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/12...
December 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We need more faith in ourselves! 🇬🇧🎉
When those who put the nation down say we can't compete with the USA, show them this.
Enough with the doomsters and the gloomsters! ✊
When those who put the nation down say we can't compete with the USA, show them this.
Enough with the doomsters and the gloomsters! ✊
It read well until I saw Shabana Mahmood's name pop up. Like spotting a house fire and deciding to put it out by throwing petrol on it.
Great. Tony Blair sees himself as Labour's saviour. That's another few % of votes gone if he really does get put into a position to steer things in any significant way.
Labour's prowess for self-destruction is off the charts. It's like a political party version of Liz Truss!
x.com/steven_swinf...
Labour's prowess for self-destruction is off the charts. It's like a political party version of Liz Truss!
x.com/steven_swinf...
December 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
It read well until I saw Shabana Mahmood's name pop up. Like spotting a house fire and deciding to put it out by throwing petrol on it.
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Two things are needed. Hopefully the first is in place.
i), a limited-time block for non-payment of fines, but that time to increase for continuing infractions. The fines Musk won't care about. Blocks he will.
ii), a search for other nations' cooperation in this, adopting the rules themselves...
i), a limited-time block for non-payment of fines, but that time to increase for continuing infractions. The fines Musk won't care about. Blocks he will.
ii), a search for other nations' cooperation in this, adopting the rules themselves...
🚨🚨 Politically significant decision by @ec.europa.eu to impose a €120 million fine on Elon #Musk’s #X, the first-ever penalty issued under the EU’s flagship content moderation law, the Digital Services Act. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-s...
EU slaps €120M fine on Elon Musk’s X, straining ties with US
US vice president says EU should not be ‘attacking American companies over garbage.’
www.politico.eu
December 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Two things are needed. Hopefully the first is in place.
i), a limited-time block for non-payment of fines, but that time to increase for continuing infractions. The fines Musk won't care about. Blocks he will.
ii), a search for other nations' cooperation in this, adopting the rules themselves...
i), a limited-time block for non-payment of fines, but that time to increase for continuing infractions. The fines Musk won't care about. Blocks he will.
ii), a search for other nations' cooperation in this, adopting the rules themselves...
A slightly longer version than in the last post. And now I really do wonder... IS Infantino trolling him? Intentionally or otherwise, he's made Trump look like a total dickhead.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKj4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKj4...
Donald Trump celebrates 'great honour' of winning Fifa peace prize
YouTube video by Guardian News
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
A slightly longer version than in the last post. And now I really do wonder... IS Infantino trolling him? Intentionally or otherwise, he's made Trump look like a total dickhead.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKj4...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKj4...
Even if Infantino feels FIFA is between a rock and a hard place with Trump, isn't this still several steps too far on the fawning front?
What's going on?
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
What's going on?
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Trump awarded inaugural Fifa peace prize at World Cup draw in Washington
US president receives new Fifa honour as scrutiny grows over Infantino’s political alliances and Trump’s disputed record on global conflicts
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Even if Infantino feels FIFA is between a rock and a hard place with Trump, isn't this still several steps too far on the fawning front?
What's going on?
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
What's going on?
www.theguardian.com/football/202...