Taeshul. A Bugbear.
@taeshul.bsky.social
Film, TTRPG and whisky lover. He/Him.
Don't buy The S*n.
Don't buy The S*n.
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The arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lundy are unacceptable and a clear violation of the Constitution.
This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.
They must be released immediately.
This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.
They must be released immediately.
January 30, 2026 at 4:54 PM
The arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lundy are unacceptable and a clear violation of the Constitution.
This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.
They must be released immediately.
This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American.
They must be released immediately.
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Reform have a nasty tendency to put forward candidates who have only ever worked as investment bankers but claim to speak for workers. Like Farage.
@greenparty.org.uk puts forward a local plumber to stand in Gorton and Denton
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
@greenparty.org.uk puts forward a local plumber to stand in Gorton and Denton
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Greens select former mayoral candidate to run in Gorton and Denton byelection
Hannah Spencer, a Trafford councillor and plumber, ran as the party’s candidate for mayor of Manchester in 2024
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Reform have a nasty tendency to put forward candidates who have only ever worked as investment bankers but claim to speak for workers. Like Farage.
@greenparty.org.uk puts forward a local plumber to stand in Gorton and Denton
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
@greenparty.org.uk puts forward a local plumber to stand in Gorton and Denton
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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i'm automatically going to think way less of anyone still using generative ai by this point, especially ironically
Fuck your slop
Fuck your slop
"The UK creative industries — which contributed £125 billion to the economy in 2024 and supported 2.4 million jobs — are being destroyed by an AI sector that, whatever its long-term potential, contributed just £11 billion in the same year and supported only 85,000 jobs."
archive.is/hvRv2
archive.is/hvRv2
January 30, 2026 at 12:28 PM
i'm automatically going to think way less of anyone still using generative ai by this point, especially ironically
Fuck your slop
Fuck your slop
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Using wording like "agitators" to describe citizens lawfully recording masked federal agents in order to hold them accountable is why ICE cannot be reformed.
ICE officers in Minnesota were directed on Wednesday to avoid engaging with "agitators" as they carry out President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, according to internal guidance reviewed by Reuters.
ICE officers in Minnesota directed not to interact with 'agitators' in new orders
ICE officers in Minnesota were directed on Wednesday to avoid engaging with "agitators" as they carry out President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, according to internal guidance reviewed by Reu...
www.mprnews.org
January 30, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Using wording like "agitators" to describe citizens lawfully recording masked federal agents in order to hold them accountable is why ICE cannot be reformed.
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Q: So you're not pulling back in Minnesota?
TRUMP: No no. Not at all.
TRUMP: No no. Not at all.
January 30, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Q: So you're not pulling back in Minnesota?
TRUMP: No no. Not at all.
TRUMP: No no. Not at all.
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Nobody likes being yelled and whistled at.
Which tells me we need to be doing more yelling and whistling at bad people.
Which tells me we need to be doing more yelling and whistling at bad people.
Walz told me that when he spoke to Trump on the phone the president compared the immigration operations in Minneapolis to the military mission he ordered in Venezuela. www.ms.now/news/walz-sa...
Walz says Trump compared Minneapolis surge to Venezuela mission
The Minnesota governor tells MS NOW’s Jacob Soboroff that the reference shows where Trump’s head is. The White House denies that.
www.ms.now
January 29, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Nobody likes being yelled and whistled at.
Which tells me we need to be doing more yelling and whistling at bad people.
Which tells me we need to be doing more yelling and whistling at bad people.
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Dear voter, sick of the other parties and tempted by Reform UK? Don’t be daft. Don’t do it. They’re not your friends. Unless you are already rich, this report proves that they will only make your life and your family’s lives worse talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/28/d...
Dear voter, sick of the other parties and tempted by Reform UK? Don’t be daft. Don’t do it. They’re not your friends. Unless you are already rich, this report proves that they will only make your life...
From the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) yesterday: Reform UK have announced plans for cuts to income tax in Scotland if they were to win the Scottish Parliament elections in May. They say they …
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
January 28, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Dear voter, sick of the other parties and tempted by Reform UK? Don’t be daft. Don’t do it. They’re not your friends. Unless you are already rich, this report proves that they will only make your life and your family’s lives worse talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2026/01/28/d...
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This isn't how society is supposed to work. You can't tit-for-tat things that are a public good. As someone else said, where does that attitude end? Why should we pay for others' healthcare, children, schools, etc etc. Because a decent country looks after all of its people.
2026: Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves, "It is not right that people who don't go to university bear the cost for others to"
2020: That time Labour leader Keir Starmer said he would scrap university tuition fees
2020: That time Labour leader Keir Starmer said he would scrap university tuition fees
January 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM
This isn't how society is supposed to work. You can't tit-for-tat things that are a public good. As someone else said, where does that attitude end? Why should we pay for others' healthcare, children, schools, etc etc. Because a decent country looks after all of its people.
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Sign the Petition
Hold a Parliamentary Debate on Palantir’s Role in UK Defence, Security & Public Services
c.org
January 29, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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“Hampstead ponds trans access challenge dismissed”
The key here is that nearly 90% of people support the existing arrangements. We need to take the heat out of all of this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The key here is that nearly 90% of people support the existing arrangements. We need to take the heat out of all of this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Hampstead ponds trans access challenge dismissed by High Court
The current policy is that trans men and trans women are entitled to use the pond of their choice.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2026 at 2:39 PM
“Hampstead ponds trans access challenge dismissed”
The key here is that nearly 90% of people support the existing arrangements. We need to take the heat out of all of this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The key here is that nearly 90% of people support the existing arrangements. We need to take the heat out of all of this.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Great piece on why this Labour Government's failure has primarily been a moral one
My Trade Secrets today, in which it's fair to say I go off on one.
The Labour party is famously "a moral crusade or it is nothing". On aid, immigration and trade they're going for the latter option, with betrayals of principle both repugnant and pointless. 1/n
The Labour party is famously "a moral crusade or it is nothing". On aid, immigration and trade they're going for the latter option, with betrayals of principle both repugnant and pointless. 1/n
The abandonment of Labour’s moral crusade
[FREE TO READ] The UK is taking a cynical but fruitless turn to the reactionary and insular on aid, immigration and trade
as.ft.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Great piece on why this Labour Government's failure has primarily been a moral one
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Me having drawn loads of Valentines Cards for you all and having sold about four… WHERE IS DA LUV?
They’re all here. I need knickers and frazzles money
Pls buy dem - I hate marketing. I just wanna make ART
linktr.ee/Dippyfishcards
#bsnm
They’re all here. I need knickers and frazzles money
Pls buy dem - I hate marketing. I just wanna make ART
linktr.ee/Dippyfishcards
#bsnm
January 29, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Me having drawn loads of Valentines Cards for you all and having sold about four… WHERE IS DA LUV?
They’re all here. I need knickers and frazzles money
Pls buy dem - I hate marketing. I just wanna make ART
linktr.ee/Dippyfishcards
#bsnm
They’re all here. I need knickers and frazzles money
Pls buy dem - I hate marketing. I just wanna make ART
linktr.ee/Dippyfishcards
#bsnm
Drop some HAIRSTYLES
January 29, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Drop some HAIRSTYLES
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Drop some HAIRSTYLES
January 29, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Drop some HAIRSTYLES
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This is what an entire party stepping up looks like.
Together, we stop Reform.
Together, we win Gorton & Denton.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Together, we stop Reform.
Together, we win Gorton & Denton.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
The Polanski effect? These charts reveal how much the Greens have advanced
The Green party has made gains under its leader – but there is also uncertainty ahead
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:32 AM
This is what an entire party stepping up looks like.
Together, we stop Reform.
Together, we win Gorton & Denton.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Together, we stop Reform.
Together, we win Gorton & Denton.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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🚨BREAKING: Two top Democrats in Fulton County, Georgia allege that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) lacked the authority for Wednesday’s raid of the county’s central election hub, in which the Feds seized 700 boxes of ballots and other election materials related to the 2020 vote.
Fulton Co. Democrats allege FBI lacked authority for election center raid
“There is a case right now concerning this, trying to get these documents,” Commissioner Mo Ivory said. “They're under seal right now. Judge McBurney has not lifted the seal for them to be taken.”
www.democracydocket.com
January 28, 2026 at 11:42 PM
🚨BREAKING: Two top Democrats in Fulton County, Georgia allege that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) lacked the authority for Wednesday’s raid of the county’s central election hub, in which the Feds seized 700 boxes of ballots and other election materials related to the 2020 vote.
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Hey @murray.senate.gov this isn't enough. ICE must be ABOLISHED ALTOGETHER.
SCHUMER says Democrats are “united” behind three DHS reforms
1/ End roving patrols; tighten the rules on warrants and require ICE to coordinate with local authorities.
2/ Enforce accountability; a uniform code of conduct.
3/ Require masks off, body cameras on, agents carry ID.
1/ End roving patrols; tighten the rules on warrants and require ICE to coordinate with local authorities.
2/ Enforce accountability; a uniform code of conduct.
3/ Require masks off, body cameras on, agents carry ID.
January 28, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Hey @murray.senate.gov this isn't enough. ICE must be ABOLISHED ALTOGETHER.
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[hushed david attenborough voiceover] watch closely for a rare sighting of the elusive head of the Leopards Eating Faces party
The co-founder of Latinas for Trump is now condemning Trump’s ICE raids:
“I’m afraid of someone stopping my son.”
“This is not what we voted for.”
“I’m afraid of someone stopping my son.”
“This is not what we voted for.”
January 28, 2026 at 1:04 AM
[hushed david attenborough voiceover] watch closely for a rare sighting of the elusive head of the Leopards Eating Faces party
Been listening to this over the years as and when they released new episodes, but the latest one has possibly broken my heart... Absolutely gutted for what the victims have been through 💔💔💔
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
BBC Sounds - The Missing Cryptoqueen
Dr Ruja persuaded millions to join her financial revolution - then she disappeared. Why?
www.bbc.co.uk
January 28, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Been listening to this over the years as and when they released new episodes, but the latest one has possibly broken my heart... Absolutely gutted for what the victims have been through 💔💔💔
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...
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Seems to have slipped under the radar with the Andy Burnham stitch-up & paramilitary executions in the US, but authoritarianism in the UK just took a massive leap forward, with police forces falling under direct political control.
Worth noting that this is Labour implementing Reform UK policy.
Worth noting that this is Labour implementing Reform UK policy.
January 27, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Seems to have slipped under the radar with the Andy Burnham stitch-up & paramilitary executions in the US, but authoritarianism in the UK just took a massive leap forward, with police forces falling under direct political control.
Worth noting that this is Labour implementing Reform UK policy.
Worth noting that this is Labour implementing Reform UK policy.
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This week's column is about something that's arguably more important than anything in the news, crucial as some of the other issues are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The UK government didn't want you to see this report on ecosystem collapse. I'm not surprised | George Monbiot
It took an FOI request to bring this national security assessment to light. For ‘doomsayers’ like us, it is the ultimate vindication, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:02 PM
This week's column is about something that's arguably more important than anything in the news, crucial as some of the other issues are.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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TikTok has censored the word "Epstein" on the platform. Do you get it, yet? It's not a viable means of content anymore. Delete your account.
Delete Tiktok. The new terms of service are wacko.
January 27, 2026 at 3:12 PM
TikTok has censored the word "Epstein" on the platform. Do you get it, yet? It's not a viable means of content anymore. Delete your account.
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Today is a GREAT day to delete your TikTok!
Here's how, without accepting the new TOS:
1. Turn off wifi, turn on Airplane mode.
2. Open app
3. Go to your profile
4. Go to Settings
5. Go to Account
5a. At this point it will APPEAR as if you need to reconnect wifi. You do not.
Here's how, without accepting the new TOS:
1. Turn off wifi, turn on Airplane mode.
2. Open app
3. Go to your profile
4. Go to Settings
5. Go to Account
5a. At this point it will APPEAR as if you need to reconnect wifi. You do not.
TikTok has censored the word "Epstein" on the platform. Do you get it, yet? It's not a viable means of content anymore. Delete your account.
Delete Tiktok. The new terms of service are wacko.
January 27, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Today is a GREAT day to delete your TikTok!
Here's how, without accepting the new TOS:
1. Turn off wifi, turn on Airplane mode.
2. Open app
3. Go to your profile
4. Go to Settings
5. Go to Account
5a. At this point it will APPEAR as if you need to reconnect wifi. You do not.
Here's how, without accepting the new TOS:
1. Turn off wifi, turn on Airplane mode.
2. Open app
3. Go to your profile
4. Go to Settings
5. Go to Account
5a. At this point it will APPEAR as if you need to reconnect wifi. You do not.
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If the Greens defeat Farage in Gorton and Denton, it'll change politics forever. I think that's worth donating a few quid to, don't you?
donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/parliamentar...
donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/parliamentar...
January 27, 2026 at 12:41 PM
If the Greens defeat Farage in Gorton and Denton, it'll change politics forever. I think that's worth donating a few quid to, don't you?
donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/parliamentar...
donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk/parliamentar...
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UK PEOPLE: this is REALLY IMPORTANT. If the government bans under-16s from using VPNs, then logically they must intend to REQUIRE AGE VERIFICATION FOR ALL VPN USE. Which will affect adults too!
*Your* right to anonymous web browsing is at risk!
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754408
*Your* right to anonymous web browsing is at risk!
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754408
January 27, 2026 at 12:20 PM
UK PEOPLE: this is REALLY IMPORTANT. If the government bans under-16s from using VPNs, then logically they must intend to REQUIRE AGE VERIFICATION FOR ALL VPN USE. Which will affect adults too!
*Your* right to anonymous web browsing is at risk!
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754408
*Your* right to anonymous web browsing is at risk!
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/754408