Dave A
@redrek.bsky.social
Master of computers. Servant of cats. Traveller in an antique land.
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Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban after driest spring in 132 years… but who’s using it all? Some clues in this thread, including my investigation for the Guardian…
There's a massive public water supply shortfall in England (don't be fooled by the name, business and industry use it too), but there are plans to fix it. 1/4
Here's what the deficit looks like (click for interactive chart):
watershedinvestigations.com/englands-wat...
Here's what the deficit looks like (click for interactive chart):
watershedinvestigations.com/englands-wat...
England's water shortfall - Watershed Investigations
Water companies plan to close a projected supply gap through leak repairs, demand reduction and increased abstraction from rivers and aquifers in the short term.
watershedinvestigations.com
July 8, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban after driest spring in 132 years… but who’s using it all? Some clues in this thread, including my investigation for the Guardian…
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🧵DISMANTLING DEMOCRACY
I've been keeping track of Trump actions - now up to 192. Here, I dig into 69 actions specifically targeted at undermining democracy, rule of law & suppressing dissent.
It's been 12 weeks of assaults on democracy.
based on
christinapagel.substack.com/p/a-republic...
1/18
I've been keeping track of Trump actions - now up to 192. Here, I dig into 69 actions specifically targeted at undermining democracy, rule of law & suppressing dissent.
It's been 12 weeks of assaults on democracy.
based on
christinapagel.substack.com/p/a-republic...
1/18
April 14, 2025 at 8:43 AM
🧵DISMANTLING DEMOCRACY
I've been keeping track of Trump actions - now up to 192. Here, I dig into 69 actions specifically targeted at undermining democracy, rule of law & suppressing dissent.
It's been 12 weeks of assaults on democracy.
based on
christinapagel.substack.com/p/a-republic...
1/18
I've been keeping track of Trump actions - now up to 192. Here, I dig into 69 actions specifically targeted at undermining democracy, rule of law & suppressing dissent.
It's been 12 weeks of assaults on democracy.
based on
christinapagel.substack.com/p/a-republic...
1/18
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It's critical for everyone to remember what an Executive Order is. It is the President communicating orders to members of the executive branch. Policies to pursue, actions to take, etc. They are not laws. They are not close to being laws. They are formalized memos to employees. That's all.
March 25, 2025 at 11:53 PM
It's critical for everyone to remember what an Executive Order is. It is the President communicating orders to members of the executive branch. Policies to pursue, actions to take, etc. They are not laws. They are not close to being laws. They are formalized memos to employees. That's all.
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I swear Glastonbury gets worse every year. I haven't heard of any of these bands.
March 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
I swear Glastonbury gets worse every year. I haven't heard of any of these bands.
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USA loses another war 🤦♂️
March 4, 2025 at 2:50 AM
USA loses another war 🤦♂️
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HEY EVERYONE REMEMBER WHEN TRUMP WAS IMPEACHED FOR DENYING AID TO UKRAINE BECAUSE HE WANTED ZELENSKY TO LIE AND SAY BAD THINGS ABOUT BIDEN AND ZELENKSY WOULDN’T DO IT?
Maybe literally one fucking American newspapers could mention this in their, “think pieces,” about what happened yesterday.
Maybe literally one fucking American newspapers could mention this in their, “think pieces,” about what happened yesterday.
March 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
HEY EVERYONE REMEMBER WHEN TRUMP WAS IMPEACHED FOR DENYING AID TO UKRAINE BECAUSE HE WANTED ZELENSKY TO LIE AND SAY BAD THINGS ABOUT BIDEN AND ZELENKSY WOULDN’T DO IT?
Maybe literally one fucking American newspapers could mention this in their, “think pieces,” about what happened yesterday.
Maybe literally one fucking American newspapers could mention this in their, “think pieces,” about what happened yesterday.
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If you can give, here's the aggregate and guaranteed legit portal to suit everyone who wants to help Ukraine. If you're uneasy with donating for combat, you can support de-mining, paramedics, emergency responders, hospital reconstruction, etc. war.ukraine.ua/donate/
Donate to Ukraine’s defenders
The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to open a special fundraising account to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
war.ukraine.ua
March 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
If you can give, here's the aggregate and guaranteed legit portal to suit everyone who wants to help Ukraine. If you're uneasy with donating for combat, you can support de-mining, paramedics, emergency responders, hospital reconstruction, etc. war.ukraine.ua/donate/
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Why are so few people talking about this?
Either they don’t know, or they’re pretending not to know
…and I don’t know which is worse.
Either they don’t know, or they’re pretending not to know
…and I don’t know which is worse.
March 1, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Why are so few people talking about this?
Either they don’t know, or they’re pretending not to know
…and I don’t know which is worse.
Either they don’t know, or they’re pretending not to know
…and I don’t know which is worse.
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I am embarrassed today to be an American. As long as the useful idiot remains in the White House, I suspect that feeling will persist.
March 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I am embarrassed today to be an American. As long as the useful idiot remains in the White House, I suspect that feeling will persist.
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Global crisis style note:
What Trump is doing to Ukraine is not 'blackmail', which would be demand for payment under threat of exposure of compromising information*. This is demand for payment under threat of violence/refusal to protect from violence. The word is 'extortion'.
What Trump is doing to Ukraine is not 'blackmail', which would be demand for payment under threat of exposure of compromising information*. This is demand for payment under threat of violence/refusal to protect from violence. The word is 'extortion'.
February 22, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Global crisis style note:
What Trump is doing to Ukraine is not 'blackmail', which would be demand for payment under threat of exposure of compromising information*. This is demand for payment under threat of violence/refusal to protect from violence. The word is 'extortion'.
What Trump is doing to Ukraine is not 'blackmail', which would be demand for payment under threat of exposure of compromising information*. This is demand for payment under threat of violence/refusal to protect from violence. The word is 'extortion'.
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The British people will support Ukraine
Trump and Putin are despised
Trump and Putin are despised
February 19, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The British people will support Ukraine
Trump and Putin are despised
Trump and Putin are despised
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I’m George Takei and I approve of this message.
February 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I’m George Takei and I approve of this message.
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Zelensky dismissed claims of $500B U.S. aid as "not serious," stating Ukraine received $67B in arms and $31B in budget support. He accused the U.S. of helping Putin break isolation via Saudi talks. He said that that the war costs $320B—$120B from Ukraine, $200B from allies.
February 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Zelensky dismissed claims of $500B U.S. aid as "not serious," stating Ukraine received $67B in arms and $31B in budget support. He accused the U.S. of helping Putin break isolation via Saudi talks. He said that that the war costs $320B—$120B from Ukraine, $200B from allies.
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Anyone flying to the US soon?
Another way the dictatorship might kill you. This is from a friend who is a retired air traffic controller.
February 16, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Anyone flying to the US soon?
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NEW: Explosive new revelations from ex MI6 spy.
Why *did* Boris Johnson block the publication of the Russia Report before 2019 Gen Election?
Finally some answers..
Russian military intelligence - the GRU - targeted the Brexit vote.
"Money changed hands"
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podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
Why *did* Boris Johnson block the publication of the Russia Report before 2019 Gen Election?
Finally some answers..
Russian military intelligence - the GRU - targeted the Brexit vote.
"Money changed hands"
1/
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
Follow the Money
Podcast Episode · Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring · EP8 · 44m
podcasts.apple.com
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
NEW: Explosive new revelations from ex MI6 spy.
Why *did* Boris Johnson block the publication of the Russia Report before 2019 Gen Election?
Finally some answers..
Russian military intelligence - the GRU - targeted the Brexit vote.
"Money changed hands"
1/
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
Why *did* Boris Johnson block the publication of the Russia Report before 2019 Gen Election?
Finally some answers..
Russian military intelligence - the GRU - targeted the Brexit vote.
"Money changed hands"
1/
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f...
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I had insomnia the night Russia invaded Ukraine and watched it unfold in real time. And tonight watching, here in London, that's what it feels like again. A dark, implacable malevolent takeover. That's accompanied by almost total silence amid so much noise.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
February 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
I had insomnia the night Russia invaded Ukraine and watched it unfold in real time. And tonight watching, here in London, that's what it feels like again. A dark, implacable malevolent takeover. That's accompanied by almost total silence amid so much noise.
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
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Let me say this clearly. The tariffs are a money grab. Less money in the hands of the American people due to the new 25% tax on goods. More money to distribute to his cronies in the form of tax cuts.
See how it works?
See how it works?
January 31, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Let me say this clearly. The tariffs are a money grab. Less money in the hands of the American people due to the new 25% tax on goods. More money to distribute to his cronies in the form of tax cuts.
See how it works?
See how it works?
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➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
January 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
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"1% of the population own half the land in England...the media have portrayed a very distorted view of the countryside, how land is used & who owns it"
Great to speak to @mrjamesob.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk about the #ClarksonTax protests - watch the full interview:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-kR...
Great to speak to @mrjamesob.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk about the #ClarksonTax protests - watch the full interview:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-kR...
'Small farmers deserve support but not tax-dodging landowners' | LBC analysis
YouTube video by LBC
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:33 PM
"1% of the population own half the land in England...the media have portrayed a very distorted view of the countryside, how land is used & who owns it"
Great to speak to @mrjamesob.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk about the #ClarksonTax protests - watch the full interview:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-kR...
Great to speak to @mrjamesob.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk about the #ClarksonTax protests - watch the full interview:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-kR...
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I've watched Benn Jordan video on YouTube and immediately deactivated Twitter and it will be deleted in 30 days. That was eye opening and completely messed up.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ5X...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ5X...
The Really Dark Truth About Bots
YouTube video by Benn Jordan
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2024 at 10:24 AM
I've watched Benn Jordan video on YouTube and immediately deactivated Twitter and it will be deleted in 30 days. That was eye opening and completely messed up.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ5X...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ5X...