Speckled jim
@speckledjimreborn.bsky.social
A retired carrier pigeon, but not retiring. A member of the silent majority who shouts at the cloud. If you are appalled by declining standards of governance and civic society then democracy and global peace are worth striving for🌍
Our mission continues. As this good ole boy was to find out, real peace and democracy is dependent on ordinary people speaking up. There are fascists and bullies everywhere, trying to dominate and humiliate. They wont win if we dont let them.
December 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Our mission continues. As this good ole boy was to find out, real peace and democracy is dependent on ordinary people speaking up. There are fascists and bullies everywhere, trying to dominate and humiliate. They wont win if we dont let them.
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This one is going out to our new friend @cali-lib.bsky.social who sees Russia as an Evil Empire, but is now going to introduce context into his thinking.
This one is going out to our new friend @cali-lib.bsky.social who sees Russia as an Evil Empire, but is now going to introduce context into his thinking.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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This one is going out to our new friend @cali-lib.bsky.social who sees Russia as an Evil Empire, but is now going to introduce context into his thinking.
This one is going out to our new friend @cali-lib.bsky.social who sees Russia as an Evil Empire, but is now going to introduce context into his thinking.
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U.S. weapons contractors are raking in record profits, despite delays, cost overruns, and failed deliveries.
These bloated contracts drain public funds from housing, healthcare, and climate action. It’s corporate welfare in camo.
These bloated contracts drain public funds from housing, healthcare, and climate action. It’s corporate welfare in camo.
Lockheed, Northrop Grumman profit off their own inefficiencies
General Dynamics also saw increased revenues despite (or because of) chronic production troubles
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December 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
U.S. weapons contractors are raking in record profits, despite delays, cost overruns, and failed deliveries.
These bloated contracts drain public funds from housing, healthcare, and climate action. It’s corporate welfare in camo.
These bloated contracts drain public funds from housing, healthcare, and climate action. It’s corporate welfare in camo.
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Farage complains that his antisemitism was 50yrs ago. Yes, the holocaust was 85yrs ago but still relevant.
History is our power over tyranny and toxic bullies.
Farage complains that his antisemitism was 50yrs ago. Yes, the holocaust was 85yrs ago but still relevant.
History is our power over tyranny and toxic bullies.
Nigel Farage 'sang antisemitic songs to Jewish schoolmates', according to former classmates
Nigel Farage is under pressure to apologise after former classmates accused him of antisemitic and racist behaviour at school.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Farage complains that his antisemitism was 50yrs ago. Yes, the holocaust was 85yrs ago but still relevant.
History is our power over tyranny and toxic bullies.
Farage complains that his antisemitism was 50yrs ago. Yes, the holocaust was 85yrs ago but still relevant.
History is our power over tyranny and toxic bullies.
This is for @reaper-z.bsky.social as a cursory illustration of american military activity in wars and conflicts since WW2.
This is why the US is now in decline. The cost of maintaining US interests around the world has seen their debt soar, which goes some way to explain the MAGA phenomenon.
This is why the US is now in decline. The cost of maintaining US interests around the world has seen their debt soar, which goes some way to explain the MAGA phenomenon.
December 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This is for @reaper-z.bsky.social as a cursory illustration of american military activity in wars and conflicts since WW2.
This is why the US is now in decline. The cost of maintaining US interests around the world has seen their debt soar, which goes some way to explain the MAGA phenomenon.
This is why the US is now in decline. The cost of maintaining US interests around the world has seen their debt soar, which goes some way to explain the MAGA phenomenon.
Today the Don has been awarded the exclusive Fifa Peace Prize.
It's so exclusive, no-one else has ever been awarded this rarest of honours.
Now that he has reached the pinnacle of his career perhaps he will retire, we can only hope!
It's so exclusive, no-one else has ever been awarded this rarest of honours.
Now that he has reached the pinnacle of his career perhaps he will retire, we can only hope!
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December 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Today the Don has been awarded the exclusive Fifa Peace Prize.
It's so exclusive, no-one else has ever been awarded this rarest of honours.
Now that he has reached the pinnacle of his career perhaps he will retire, we can only hope!
It's so exclusive, no-one else has ever been awarded this rarest of honours.
Now that he has reached the pinnacle of his career perhaps he will retire, we can only hope!
A quick reminder by The Pigeon Post. The Don has busted some moves, but where did he get his inspiration?
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December 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM
A quick reminder by The Pigeon Post. The Don has busted some moves, but where did he get his inspiration?
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Dear Bill,...best wishes Boris.
How peace in Europe was frittered away by a notable love cheat and liar Bill 'I did not have sex with that woman' Clinton, and a russian leader ravaged by alcoholism.
Today, ukraine is paying the price for inept leadership on both sides.
Dear Bill,...best wishes Boris.
How peace in Europe was frittered away by a notable love cheat and liar Bill 'I did not have sex with that woman' Clinton, and a russian leader ravaged by alcoholism.
Today, ukraine is paying the price for inept leadership on both sides.
ChatGPT - Russia NATO application history
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December 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Dear Bill,...best wishes Boris.
How peace in Europe was frittered away by a notable love cheat and liar Bill 'I did not have sex with that woman' Clinton, and a russian leader ravaged by alcoholism.
Today, ukraine is paying the price for inept leadership on both sides.
Dear Bill,...best wishes Boris.
How peace in Europe was frittered away by a notable love cheat and liar Bill 'I did not have sex with that woman' Clinton, and a russian leader ravaged by alcoholism.
Today, ukraine is paying the price for inept leadership on both sides.
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This is the principle reason why after every election wealthy donors still control your elected government.
When overall voter turnout falls below 50% the message is that the system is not truly democratic or representative. Only then will genuine reforms be possible.
This is the principle reason why after every election wealthy donors still control your elected government.
When overall voter turnout falls below 50% the message is that the system is not truly democratic or representative. Only then will genuine reforms be possible.
ChatGPT - Private donations regulation
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December 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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This is the principle reason why after every election wealthy donors still control your elected government.
When overall voter turnout falls below 50% the message is that the system is not truly democratic or representative. Only then will genuine reforms be possible.
This is the principle reason why after every election wealthy donors still control your elected government.
When overall voter turnout falls below 50% the message is that the system is not truly democratic or representative. Only then will genuine reforms be possible.
Source: Financial Times share.google/mDvdNrUanSIm...
This crypto speculator based in Thailand has now 'invested' £9M in REFORM PLC.
You have been warned repeatedly about the corruption in our political party system, and how wealthy donors not the electorate are in control.
Boycott these elections
This crypto speculator based in Thailand has now 'invested' £9M in REFORM PLC.
You have been warned repeatedly about the corruption in our political party system, and how wealthy donors not the electorate are in control.
Boycott these elections
Reform UK gets record £9mn donation from Christopher Harborne
Nigel Farage’s party attracts far more funding than both Labour and the Conservatives
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December 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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This crypto speculator based in Thailand has now 'invested' £9M in REFORM PLC.
You have been warned repeatedly about the corruption in our political party system, and how wealthy donors not the electorate are in control.
Boycott these elections
This crypto speculator based in Thailand has now 'invested' £9M in REFORM PLC.
You have been warned repeatedly about the corruption in our political party system, and how wealthy donors not the electorate are in control.
Boycott these elections
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The story of conscientious objectors in israel.
Those who truly support peace among nations understand the distinction between COs [not willing to fight perhaps because of religous beliefs] and PACIFISTS (many of whom have fought and oppose war's insanity)
The story of conscientious objectors in israel.
Those who truly support peace among nations understand the distinction between COs [not willing to fight perhaps because of religous beliefs] and PACIFISTS (many of whom have fought and oppose war's insanity)
Ultra-Orthodox conscription bill threatens crisis for Israel's government - BBC News
Lawmakers are considering a draft bill to end the exemption granted to ultra-Orthodox men enrolled in full-time religious study.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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The story of conscientious objectors in israel.
Those who truly support peace among nations understand the distinction between COs [not willing to fight perhaps because of religous beliefs] and PACIFISTS (many of whom have fought and oppose war's insanity)
The story of conscientious objectors in israel.
Those who truly support peace among nations understand the distinction between COs [not willing to fight perhaps because of religous beliefs] and PACIFISTS (many of whom have fought and oppose war's insanity)
Take a look at this video, 'killing in the gulf of america by hegseth' share.google/exLIJYe9KCm0...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Take a look at this video, 'killing in the gulf of america by hegseth' share.google/exLIJYe9KCm0...
The Pigeon Post is examining reports that modern piracy has returned to the Spanish Main, and in particular the coast of venezuala an area which is rich in black gold.
December 2, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The Pigeon Post is examining reports that modern piracy has returned to the Spanish Main, and in particular the coast of venezuala an area which is rich in black gold.
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You asked him to sit down with a coffee? You conclude its a kangaroo court.
Try this, they sentenced your aunt to death in absentia. Now she can claim asylum in India and will probably never answer the charges of wrongful killing.
You asked him to sit down with a coffee? You conclude its a kangaroo court.
Try this, they sentenced your aunt to death in absentia. Now she can claim asylum in India and will probably never answer the charges of wrongful killing.
Tulip Siddiq ‘baffled’ as Bangladesh court gives her two-year sentence
The Labour MP said she was 'absolutely baffled' after she heard the news that she was sentenced to two years in prison at a corruption trial in Bangladesh.
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December 1, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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You asked him to sit down with a coffee? You conclude its a kangaroo court.
Try this, they sentenced your aunt to death in absentia. Now she can claim asylum in India and will probably never answer the charges of wrongful killing.
You asked him to sit down with a coffee? You conclude its a kangaroo court.
Try this, they sentenced your aunt to death in absentia. Now she can claim asylum in India and will probably never answer the charges of wrongful killing.
Ok, definitely my final comment on this latest budget fiasco.
In response to wealthier critics who are still smarting over tax increases - the OBR was enshrined in law in 2011 as a politically neutral (?) body independent of government to prevent manipulation of the data for political purposes.
In response to wealthier critics who are still smarting over tax increases - the OBR was enshrined in law in 2011 as a politically neutral (?) body independent of government to prevent manipulation of the data for political purposes.
a cup of tea with a lion on it and a cloud with lightning bolts above
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December 1, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Ok, definitely my final comment on this latest budget fiasco.
In response to wealthier critics who are still smarting over tax increases - the OBR was enshrined in law in 2011 as a politically neutral (?) body independent of government to prevent manipulation of the data for political purposes.
In response to wealthier critics who are still smarting over tax increases - the OBR was enshrined in law in 2011 as a politically neutral (?) body independent of government to prevent manipulation of the data for political purposes.
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The Pigeon Post actively highlights corruption in high places. From the White House to the Krooked Knesset.
Timur Mindich is now exposed within this circle, having fled a ukrainian investigation for israel, no doubt with all his ill gotten gains intact.
The Pigeon Post actively highlights corruption in high places. From the White House to the Krooked Knesset.
Timur Mindich is now exposed within this circle, having fled a ukrainian investigation for israel, no doubt with all his ill gotten gains intact.
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel's president
He denies any wrongdoing in three ongoing trials over allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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The Pigeon Post actively highlights corruption in high places. From the White House to the Krooked Knesset.
Timur Mindich is now exposed within this circle, having fled a ukrainian investigation for israel, no doubt with all his ill gotten gains intact.
The Pigeon Post actively highlights corruption in high places. From the White House to the Krooked Knesset.
Timur Mindich is now exposed within this circle, having fled a ukrainian investigation for israel, no doubt with all his ill gotten gains intact.
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Once upon a crime in uKRAYne.
The Pigeon Post would like to know what was known about these gangsters when PM Starmer organised his coalition of the willing promising £3B of british taxpayers money while hiking our energy bills to [amongst] highest in europe.
Once upon a crime in uKRAYne.
The Pigeon Post would like to know what was known about these gangsters when PM Starmer organised his coalition of the willing promising £3B of british taxpayers money while hiking our energy bills to [amongst] highest in europe.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Once upon a crime in uKRAYne.
The Pigeon Post would like to know what was known about these gangsters when PM Starmer organised his coalition of the willing promising £3B of british taxpayers money while hiking our energy bills to [amongst] highest in europe.
Once upon a crime in uKRAYne.
The Pigeon Post would like to know what was known about these gangsters when PM Starmer organised his coalition of the willing promising £3B of british taxpayers money while hiking our energy bills to [amongst] highest in europe.
Take a look at this video, 'your party conference' share.google/sNe8hNXFN8vQ...
After all the political infighting and expulsions, they have settled for a [non-MP] chairperson as leader, and are also sticking with the name Your Party.
I would have thought LabYour Party was more fitting.
After all the political infighting and expulsions, they have settled for a [non-MP] chairperson as leader, and are also sticking with the name Your Party.
I would have thought LabYour Party was more fitting.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Take a look at this video, 'your party conference' share.google/sNe8hNXFN8vQ...
After all the political infighting and expulsions, they have settled for a [non-MP] chairperson as leader, and are also sticking with the name Your Party.
I would have thought LabYour Party was more fitting.
After all the political infighting and expulsions, they have settled for a [non-MP] chairperson as leader, and are also sticking with the name Your Party.
I would have thought LabYour Party was more fitting.
Our flock has grown to 131 pigeonistas, as we welcome Mrs Mooncakes.
Our vision is undimmed, our mission to promote peace, democracy and civilised discourse and to challenge the tyranny of wrong 'uns.
We can achieve so much through unity (remember Jesus only had 12 disciples)
Our vision is undimmed, our mission to promote peace, democracy and civilised discourse and to challenge the tyranny of wrong 'uns.
We can achieve so much through unity (remember Jesus only had 12 disciples)
November 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Our flock has grown to 131 pigeonistas, as we welcome Mrs Mooncakes.
Our vision is undimmed, our mission to promote peace, democracy and civilised discourse and to challenge the tyranny of wrong 'uns.
We can achieve so much through unity (remember Jesus only had 12 disciples)
Our vision is undimmed, our mission to promote peace, democracy and civilised discourse and to challenge the tyranny of wrong 'uns.
We can achieve so much through unity (remember Jesus only had 12 disciples)
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November 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Final post before work.
This one goes to those affluent sun loungers who complain about scroungers.
In scots, "Get it right roon ye!"
This one goes to those affluent sun loungers who complain about scroungers.
In scots, "Get it right roon ye!"
a man wearing glasses , a hat and a jacket is making a funny face .
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November 29, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Final post before work.
This one goes to those affluent sun loungers who complain about scroungers.
In scots, "Get it right roon ye!"
This one goes to those affluent sun loungers who complain about scroungers.
In scots, "Get it right roon ye!"
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Another human tragedy, with such high loss of life.
RIP all of the victims in Tai Po.
Another human tragedy, with such high loss of life.
RIP all of the victims in Tai Po.
A visual guide to how the Hong Kong fire spread - BBC News
What we know about how a deadly fire engulfed several high-rise apartment buildings in Hong Kong.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Another human tragedy, with such high loss of life.
RIP all of the victims in Tai Po.
Another human tragedy, with such high loss of life.
RIP all of the victims in Tai Po.
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After all of the fuss with the budget, chill out with this song pick for the weekend.
Its money that matters.
After all of the fuss with the budget, chill out with this song pick for the weekend.
Its money that matters.
Randy Newman - It's Money That Matters (Official Video)
YouTube video by Randy Newman
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November 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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After all of the fuss with the budget, chill out with this song pick for the weekend.
Its money that matters.
After all of the fuss with the budget, chill out with this song pick for the weekend.
Its money that matters.
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He’s made himself look an absolute Wally here. Why would you pose like this for a newspaper?
This piece is excoriating. His bs gets taken apart piece by piece.
All I hear is the whinging of a “poor rich little me” type.
He can cry me a river.
This piece is excoriating. His bs gets taken apart piece by piece.
All I hear is the whinging of a “poor rich little me” type.
He can cry me a river.
Wow - this guy must be really, REALLY bad with money if an extra £208 per month will “ruin” his retirement.
Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
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Let’s take a look at his situation based on what he told the @Telegraph
Because this does NOT add up!
No, this is not a “poor pensioner” scrabbling around for pennies…
🧵1/9
November 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
He’s made himself look an absolute Wally here. Why would you pose like this for a newspaper?
This piece is excoriating. His bs gets taken apart piece by piece.
All I hear is the whinging of a “poor rich little me” type.
He can cry me a river.
This piece is excoriating. His bs gets taken apart piece by piece.
All I hear is the whinging of a “poor rich little me” type.
He can cry me a river.
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This one is for @woopdiddyscooppoop.bsky.social and yes house values in many locations have outstripped inflation which is the root of the housing problem facing young buyers.
This one is for @woopdiddyscooppoop.bsky.social and yes house values in many locations have outstripped inflation which is the root of the housing problem facing young buyers.
ChatGPT - Inflation calculation 1970 to 2025
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November 29, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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This one is for @woopdiddyscooppoop.bsky.social and yes house values in many locations have outstripped inflation which is the root of the housing problem facing young buyers.
This one is for @woopdiddyscooppoop.bsky.social and yes house values in many locations have outstripped inflation which is the root of the housing problem facing young buyers.