@scottfenton.bsky.social
Music lover, Sunderland fan, pragmatic left of centre.
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It doesn’t really matter *why* Trump’s desire to destabilise & divide Europe precisely mirrors Vladimir Putin’s - whether kompromat, self-interest, naked bigotry or something else l. What matters is that Europe treats both regimes like the enemies of progress & democracy they so clearly are.
February 14, 2026 at 11:10 AM
It doesn’t really matter *why* Trump’s desire to destabilise & divide Europe precisely mirrors Vladimir Putin’s - whether kompromat, self-interest, naked bigotry or something else l. What matters is that Europe treats both regimes like the enemies of progress & democracy they so clearly are.
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The truth is simple, the billionaires are desperate for you to hate the brown/black people.
So you don't hate them.
So you don't hate them.
February 12, 2026 at 1:51 PM
The truth is simple, the billionaires are desperate for you to hate the brown/black people.
So you don't hate them.
So you don't hate them.
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Productivity increases between 5% and 13% with working from home, and worker wellbeing improves hugely too.
But Farage doesn't care about reality. Or productivity. Or your wellbeing.
He cares about the workplace property investors who bankroll him.
www.greatplacetowork.com/resources/bl...
But Farage doesn't care about reality. Or productivity. Or your wellbeing.
He cares about the workplace property investors who bankroll him.
www.greatplacetowork.com/resources/bl...
February 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Productivity increases between 5% and 13% with working from home, and worker wellbeing improves hugely too.
But Farage doesn't care about reality. Or productivity. Or your wellbeing.
He cares about the workplace property investors who bankroll him.
www.greatplacetowork.com/resources/bl...
But Farage doesn't care about reality. Or productivity. Or your wellbeing.
He cares about the workplace property investors who bankroll him.
www.greatplacetowork.com/resources/bl...
H2ogate Blues by Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson on Apple Music
Song · 1974 · Duration 8:26
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February 8, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
February 5, 2026 at 12:16 AM
If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
Democracy dies in oligarchy.
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Left: President Trump says that If anti ICE protestors do anything bad to 'our people' they will have to suffer
Right: What did this 7 year old girl on the Alex Pretti memorial bike ride in Portland, Oregon do, to suffer tear gas from ICE, which she says is 'burning'?
Right: What did this 7 year old girl on the Alex Pretti memorial bike ride in Portland, Oregon do, to suffer tear gas from ICE, which she says is 'burning'?
February 1, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Left: President Trump says that If anti ICE protestors do anything bad to 'our people' they will have to suffer
Right: What did this 7 year old girl on the Alex Pretti memorial bike ride in Portland, Oregon do, to suffer tear gas from ICE, which she says is 'burning'?
Right: What did this 7 year old girl on the Alex Pretti memorial bike ride in Portland, Oregon do, to suffer tear gas from ICE, which she says is 'burning'?
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Braverman says she's been "politically homeless" for over 2 years, which means she was reelected in 2024 as an MP for a party she didn't want to be a member of.
And she says Tories "failed Britain [on] Brexit and immigration". She was Brexit minister and Home Secretary. Twice.
But "vote for me!"
And she says Tories "failed Britain [on] Brexit and immigration". She was Brexit minister and Home Secretary. Twice.
But "vote for me!"
January 27, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Braverman says she's been "politically homeless" for over 2 years, which means she was reelected in 2024 as an MP for a party she didn't want to be a member of.
And she says Tories "failed Britain [on] Brexit and immigration". She was Brexit minister and Home Secretary. Twice.
But "vote for me!"
And she says Tories "failed Britain [on] Brexit and immigration". She was Brexit minister and Home Secretary. Twice.
But "vote for me!"
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Closest anyone will ever get to an apology from The Orange ManBoy - now he should say something similar to the other 31 countries whose military he insulted
January 24, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Closest anyone will ever get to an apology from The Orange ManBoy - now he should say something similar to the other 31 countries whose military he insulted
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For anyone who's interested, James O'Brien is discussing Trump's comments about NATO on his programme this morning with traumtaised ex-military and bereaved families phoning in.
Callers in tears at the sense of betrayal and anger.
It makes for difficult listening.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
Callers in tears at the sense of betrayal and anger.
It makes for difficult listening.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 10:55 AM
For anyone who's interested, James O'Brien is discussing Trump's comments about NATO on his programme this morning with traumtaised ex-military and bereaved families phoning in.
Callers in tears at the sense of betrayal and anger.
It makes for difficult listening.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
Callers in tears at the sense of betrayal and anger.
It makes for difficult listening.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
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Excellent piece by @jamescopley.bsky.social in the Echo today! Think the part about Mayenda, Neil, Patto, Riggy and Moore leading the celebrations is particularly insightful into the unity of the whole squad. Great times on Wearside! #SAFC
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
Louis-Dreyfus sends message to Newcastle United with Sunderland approach
Sunderland’s derby victory reflected the rapid cultural shift under Kyril Louis-Dreyfus – and sent a clear message to Newcastle United
www.sunderlandecho.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Excellent piece by @jamescopley.bsky.social in the Echo today! Think the part about Mayenda, Neil, Patto, Riggy and Moore leading the celebrations is particularly insightful into the unity of the whole squad. Great times on Wearside! #SAFC
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
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And these CLOWNS want the keys to Downing Street.
How it started ... How it's going.
ReformUK-controlled Worcestershire council - one of three visited by Zia Yusuf's "DOGE" team, promising huge savings - has applied for permission to raise council tax by 10%! 😱 ~AA
ReformUK-controlled Worcestershire council - one of three visited by Zia Yusuf's "DOGE" team, promising huge savings - has applied for permission to raise council tax by 10%! 😱 ~AA
December 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
And these CLOWNS want the keys to Downing Street.
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There was a time when I'd have cared deeply about the BBC.
But they adopted a deliberate policy of kowtowing to the right, backing away from every fight, believing compliance would protect the license fee, and the right would leave them alone.
Stand up to bullies, or get knocked down by reality.
But they adopted a deliberate policy of kowtowing to the right, backing away from every fight, believing compliance would protect the license fee, and the right would leave them alone.
Stand up to bullies, or get knocked down by reality.
November 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
There was a time when I'd have cared deeply about the BBC.
But they adopted a deliberate policy of kowtowing to the right, backing away from every fight, believing compliance would protect the license fee, and the right would leave them alone.
Stand up to bullies, or get knocked down by reality.
But they adopted a deliberate policy of kowtowing to the right, backing away from every fight, believing compliance would protect the license fee, and the right would leave them alone.
Stand up to bullies, or get knocked down by reality.
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Another very pertinent fact that I have not seen mentioned ANYWHERE: In 14 years of Tory rule we had 14 Prisons Ministers - six in a single year, at one point - and a total of 11 Justice Secretaries, including Grayling, Raab, and Truss. In 13 years of Labour it was three: Irvine, Falconer, Straw. 🤔
November 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Another very pertinent fact that I have not seen mentioned ANYWHERE: In 14 years of Tory rule we had 14 Prisons Ministers - six in a single year, at one point - and a total of 11 Justice Secretaries, including Grayling, Raab, and Truss. In 13 years of Labour it was three: Irvine, Falconer, Straw. 🤔
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CHEMSDINE TALBIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!! 😱😱😱😱😱
October 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
CHEMSDINE TALBIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!! 😱😱😱😱😱
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THAT’S IT!! WE’VE DONE IT!!!!
CHELSEA 1-2 SUNDERLAND!!
CHELSEA 1-2 SUNDERLAND!!
October 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
THAT’S IT!! WE’VE DONE IT!!!!
CHELSEA 1-2 SUNDERLAND!!
CHELSEA 1-2 SUNDERLAND!!
@mrjamesob.bsky.social, I know the phone in is long finished, but i'm listening on catch up. Anyway, not that you asked, or are even interested but, here is my (modern) mini parked next to a Sierra Saphire, once considered a big car.
October 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
@mrjamesob.bsky.social, I know the phone in is long finished, but i'm listening on catch up. Anyway, not that you asked, or are even interested but, here is my (modern) mini parked next to a Sierra Saphire, once considered a big car.
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Hope is catching on 💛 Across towns and cities, people are showing that unity, care and community spirit still matter. Thank you to everyone taking part.
#WeekendofHOPE
#WeekendofHOPE
October 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Hope is catching on 💛 Across towns and cities, people are showing that unity, care and community spirit still matter. Thank you to everyone taking part.
#WeekendofHOPE
#WeekendofHOPE
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... And then tomorrow I can phone up to ask for a refund for the 2 trains that failed utterly.
And still 2 more trains and a tube that could go disastrously wrong.
Remind me how this is cheaper and better than a nationalised service?
And still 2 more trains and a tube that could go disastrously wrong.
Remind me how this is cheaper and better than a nationalised service?
October 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
... And then tomorrow I can phone up to ask for a refund for the 2 trains that failed utterly.
And still 2 more trains and a tube that could go disastrously wrong.
Remind me how this is cheaper and better than a nationalised service?
And still 2 more trains and a tube that could go disastrously wrong.
Remind me how this is cheaper and better than a nationalised service?
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It helps to be able to spell the country you say only you are competent enough to run.
October 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
It helps to be able to spell the country you say only you are competent enough to run.
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The stupid people causing this hate will be crying soon when there are no workers to keep the country going. We are heading downwards very fast.
October 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The stupid people causing this hate will be crying soon when there are no workers to keep the country going. We are heading downwards very fast.
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We can't tax billionaires, because they might take their tax avoidance to another country. But we can drive out brilliant people who do much-needed work, contribute to our society and culture, pay tax, create jobs, and have done nothing wrong. That's fine, apparently.
October 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
We can't tax billionaires, because they might take their tax avoidance to another country. But we can drive out brilliant people who do much-needed work, contribute to our society and culture, pay tax, create jobs, and have done nothing wrong. That's fine, apparently.
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Just got a haircut, and my lovely barber, a Turkish guy who employs 6 people, and has a wife who's an IVF technician, is shutting up shop and moving to another country because his Indefinite Leave to Remain is under threat by these venal, stupid, posturing politicians, left and right.
October 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Just got a haircut, and my lovely barber, a Turkish guy who employs 6 people, and has a wife who's an IVF technician, is shutting up shop and moving to another country because his Indefinite Leave to Remain is under threat by these venal, stupid, posturing politicians, left and right.
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Javier Milei had to beg a bail-out and already needs another. Argentina's economy is in a tailspin. Gov't bonds and peso in freefall. People starving, throwing rocks at him.
Farage last year: "He's amazing. It's Thatcherism on steroids. Cutting and slashing expenditure. That's leadership."
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Farage last year: "He's amazing. It's Thatcherism on steroids. Cutting and slashing expenditure. That's leadership."
SHARE!
October 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Javier Milei had to beg a bail-out and already needs another. Argentina's economy is in a tailspin. Gov't bonds and peso in freefall. People starving, throwing rocks at him.
Farage last year: "He's amazing. It's Thatcherism on steroids. Cutting and slashing expenditure. That's leadership."
SHARE!
Farage last year: "He's amazing. It's Thatcherism on steroids. Cutting and slashing expenditure. That's leadership."
SHARE!
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"I hope Starmer wakes up tomorrow morning and feels ashamed about what he has done," says man who unveiled this poster the day Jo Cox was assassinated by a far-right terrorist.
September 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
"I hope Starmer wakes up tomorrow morning and feels ashamed about what he has done," says man who unveiled this poster the day Jo Cox was assassinated by a far-right terrorist.
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Nigel Farage doesn’t think the Prime Minister should have free speech in this country. But he’ll tell foreigners that yours is somehow under threat from the Prime Minister. He’s a whiny little liar. Always has been. Always will be.
September 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Nigel Farage doesn’t think the Prime Minister should have free speech in this country. But he’ll tell foreigners that yours is somehow under threat from the Prime Minister. He’s a whiny little liar. Always has been. Always will be.