Mark
@quigonsmith.bsky.social
There's more to life than books, you know, but not much more
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Mark
@quigonsmith.bsky.social
· Aug 28
Moving my thread over from The Other Place ... coming to the end of the Capaldi era in my Pilgrimage.
Monk trilogy was better than I remembered. Really like all three episodes.
Monk trilogy was better than I remembered. Really like all three episodes.
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It is terribly sad that the former PM feels the need to say this in the face of low life blowhards.
We cannot allow this to even be a question.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We cannot allow this to even be a question.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘I’m British, English and British Asian’, says Rishi Sunak in riposte to racially charged debate over identity
Podcaster claimed former prime minister not English because he is ‘brown-skinned Hindu’
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:06 AM
It is terribly sad that the former PM feels the need to say this in the face of low life blowhards.
We cannot allow this to even be a question.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We cannot allow this to even be a question.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Gilead Goodwin.
So as I struggled with miscarriage after miscarriage before having my 🌈 baby, Reform would seriously think I should pay more tax during that agony.
This policy isn’t just a slippery slope to a handmaids tale dystopian future - it’s a deliberate step towards it
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
This policy isn’t just a slippery slope to a handmaids tale dystopian future - it’s a deliberate step towards it
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Reform by-election candidate suggested people who don’t have kids should pay more tax
Exclusive: The Reform politician’s suggestion would ‘punish millions of women and strip them of their basic dignity to choose’, Labour’s deputy leader has warned
www.independent.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Gilead Goodwin.
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So as I struggled with miscarriage after miscarriage before having my 🌈 baby, Reform would seriously think I should pay more tax during that agony.
This policy isn’t just a slippery slope to a handmaids tale dystopian future - it’s a deliberate step towards it
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
This policy isn’t just a slippery slope to a handmaids tale dystopian future - it’s a deliberate step towards it
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
Reform by-election candidate suggested people who don’t have kids should pay more tax
Exclusive: The Reform politician’s suggestion would ‘punish millions of women and strip them of their basic dignity to choose’, Labour’s deputy leader has warned
www.independent.co.uk
February 7, 2026 at 7:58 AM
So as I struggled with miscarriage after miscarriage before having my 🌈 baby, Reform would seriously think I should pay more tax during that agony.
This policy isn’t just a slippery slope to a handmaids tale dystopian future - it’s a deliberate step towards it
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
This policy isn’t just a slippery slope to a handmaids tale dystopian future - it’s a deliberate step towards it
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
This is glorious. Especially the booming “I-RAN”
In the middle of a Supreme Court hearing on disguised employment in limited liability partnerships, one of the judge's phones starts playing a The Rest is History podcast episode which kicks off with an unimprovably spirited impression of Jimmy Carter
February 7, 2026 at 9:38 AM
This is glorious. Especially the booming “I-RAN”
American politics really is just a group of cults.
And the trend goes both ways, by the way.
The US government is telling Americans to hate Europeans and Canadians. And many have dutifully changed their opinions.
The US government is telling Americans to hate Europeans and Canadians. And many have dutifully changed their opinions.
February 7, 2026 at 9:10 AM
American politics really is just a group of cults.
Oops.
Email in the Epstein Files belies Reform UK treasurer Nick Candy’s account of the tax-efficient structuring of his and brother Christian’s One Hyde Park Development - an account given to HMRC and in court. Story in new @privateeyenews.bsky.social, In the Money section.
February 7, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Oops.
World Cup’s going to be fun.
JD Vance booed at opening ceremony as Games get off to fiery start
JD Vance booed at opening ceremony as Games get off to fiery start
www.thetimes.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:44 AM
World Cup’s going to be fun.
Well it will certainly put them in the mood for killing people.
Acive duty military are being ordered to buy a ticket to Melania and watch it, whether they want to, or not. www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/mil...
Military Pressured to See ‘Melania’ Against Their Will
A military group has evidence of troops being ordered into theater—the movie theater.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Well it will certainly put them in the mood for killing people.
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Acive duty military are being ordered to buy a ticket to Melania and watch it, whether they want to, or not. www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/mil...
Military Pressured to See ‘Melania’ Against Their Will
A military group has evidence of troops being ordered into theater—the movie theater.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Acive duty military are being ordered to buy a ticket to Melania and watch it, whether they want to, or not. www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/mil...
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Spanish PM Sanchez: "Social media has become a failed state, and when democracies start to impose order, their owners get nervous. We will move forward despite their threats."
February 7, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Spanish PM Sanchez: "Social media has become a failed state, and when democracies start to impose order, their owners get nervous. We will move forward despite their threats."
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In the middle of a Supreme Court hearing on disguised employment in limited liability partnerships, one of the judge's phones starts playing a The Rest is History podcast episode which kicks off with an unimprovably spirited impression of Jimmy Carter
February 6, 2026 at 9:52 PM
In the middle of a Supreme Court hearing on disguised employment in limited liability partnerships, one of the judge's phones starts playing a The Rest is History podcast episode which kicks off with an unimprovably spirited impression of Jimmy Carter
Well done, Italy. Properly good, that.
February 6, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Well done, Italy. Properly good, that.
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JD Vance loudly booed at the Winter Olympics today.
February 6, 2026 at 9:25 PM
JD Vance loudly booed at the Winter Olympics today.
Well seeing JD Vance being booed by 75,000 people has made my night.
February 6, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Well seeing JD Vance being booed by 75,000 people has made my night.
Now reached Rogue on my Dr Who Pilgrimage. Think it’s referencing Bridgerton, but it’s quite subtle.
It’s not really very good, but there are two big things going for it. But enough about Millie Gibson in a corset …
It’s not really very good, but there are two big things going for it. But enough about Millie Gibson in a corset …
February 6, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Now reached Rogue on my Dr Who Pilgrimage. Think it’s referencing Bridgerton, but it’s quite subtle.
It’s not really very good, but there are two big things going for it. But enough about Millie Gibson in a corset …
It’s not really very good, but there are two big things going for it. But enough about Millie Gibson in a corset …
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BBC Election Coverage (2005, Colorised)
What is this? Have I been drugged? Is this what heaven/hell looks like?
February 6, 2026 at 7:22 PM
BBC Election Coverage (2005, Colorised)
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Britain has dethroned a prince, forced Mandelson to resign, & lost confidence in Starmer because Rep. Thomas Massie & I forced the release of the Epstein files.
What is America doing to hold the Epstein class accountable?
We need to haul these powerful men before Congress.
What is America doing to hold the Epstein class accountable?
We need to haul these powerful men before Congress.
February 6, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Britain has dethroned a prince, forced Mandelson to resign, & lost confidence in Starmer because Rep. Thomas Massie & I forced the release of the Epstein files.
What is America doing to hold the Epstein class accountable?
We need to haul these powerful men before Congress.
What is America doing to hold the Epstein class accountable?
We need to haul these powerful men before Congress.
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Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation
Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation
The former ambassador to the US and Labour minister is under investigation for misconduct in a public office.
www.bbc.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Police search properties linked to Mandelson over Epstein investigation
My word, if the Divine Comedy’s Our Mutual Friend isn’t one of the greatest songs ever written.
youtu.be/3qtcUD5Yajo?...
youtu.be/3qtcUD5Yajo?...
Our Mutual Friend
YouTube video by The Divine Comedy - Topic
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February 6, 2026 at 6:53 PM
My word, if the Divine Comedy’s Our Mutual Friend isn’t one of the greatest songs ever written.
youtu.be/3qtcUD5Yajo?...
youtu.be/3qtcUD5Yajo?...
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Said it before and I'll say it again. Dem-led jurisdictions need to start naming their sewage plants, waste dumps and sex offender units after Donald Trump.
TL;DR Donald Trump is blackmailing the country in exchange for naming rights
Trump wanted Dulles Airport and Penn Station named after him as condition of releasing rail tunnel funds
Funding for the Gateway Project has been held up since October.
www.politico.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Said it before and I'll say it again. Dem-led jurisdictions need to start naming their sewage plants, waste dumps and sex offender units after Donald Trump.
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sabrina carpenter singing islands in the stream w the muppets has healed me in ways i did not know i needed
February 6, 2026 at 2:46 AM
sabrina carpenter singing islands in the stream w the muppets has healed me in ways i did not know i needed
What’s even funnier is seeing the “fuck your feelings” Right melting down over it.
February 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM
What’s even funnier is seeing the “fuck your feelings” Right melting down over it.