Thomas I-G
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Thomas I-G
@thomasig.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Me showing everyone my mediocre posts when one of them gets over 10 likes.
The victim, the attacker.
January 17, 2026 at 9:51 PM
The victim, the attacker.
I think the funniest thing with this is they think a full unedited interview of Trump is more helpful.
NYT publishes audio of Karoline Leavitt threatening CBS over its Trump interview: “He said, ‘If it’s not out in full, we’ll sue your ass off.’” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/b...
‘We’ll Sue’: White House’s Warning to CBS Is Sign of a New Media Status Quo
www.nytimes.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:48 PM
I think the funniest thing with this is they think a full unedited interview of Trump is more helpful.
"Hey, this Trump guy seems a bit dodge?"
January 17, 2026 at 9:35 PM
"Hey, this Trump guy seems a bit dodge?"
Guys, I've been preaching this solution for months.
I mean, that's reassuring and all but I was really hoping for something more like this tbh
January 17, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Guys, I've been preaching this solution for months.
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What Europe could do is threaten to boycott the World Cup. It won't. But that might actually work. Trump wants his big show.
January 17, 2026 at 6:51 PM
What Europe could do is threaten to boycott the World Cup. It won't. But that might actually work. Trump wants his big show.
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FIFA would then try to punish European nations over it, which would have the bonus side effect of showing it up for what it is, too.
What Europe could do is threaten to boycott the World Cup. It won't. But that might actually work. Trump wants his big show.
January 17, 2026 at 8:18 PM
FIFA would then try to punish European nations over it, which would have the bonus side effect of showing it up for what it is, too.
Would be a good time to actually fund and implement the Strategic Defence Review.
January 17, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Would be a good time to actually fund and implement the Strategic Defence Review.
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Macron now refers to "intimidation or threat", explicitly comparing US behaviour in Greenland to Russia's approach to Ukraine. Sweden's PM says: "We will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed". Much, tougher language from Europeans than we have seen before, responding to the US escalation.
January 17, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Macron now refers to "intimidation or threat", explicitly comparing US behaviour in Greenland to Russia's approach to Ukraine. Sweden's PM says: "We will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed". Much, tougher language from Europeans than we have seen before, responding to the US escalation.
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Have to start spending all your money on the real powerhouses of the British economy: gambling, WarHammer, and OnlyFans.
It's effectively impossible to boycott US companies because they own so many British brands. You'd have to stop buying Cadburys, Walkers Crisps, HP sauce.... or shopping at Gails or Waterstones etc etc...
January 17, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Have to start spending all your money on the real powerhouses of the British economy: gambling, WarHammer, and OnlyFans.
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We should know by now not to respond to one of Trump’s weekend posts as a definitive statement of policy. The content is as outrageous as it is absurd. For that reason there will be strong pushback from markets, Congress, perhaps Supreme Court as well as European governments.
January 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM
We should know by now not to respond to one of Trump’s weekend posts as a definitive statement of policy. The content is as outrageous as it is absurd. For that reason there will be strong pushback from markets, Congress, perhaps Supreme Court as well as European governments.
A good response, perhaps the only one he is able to give.
NEW - Starmer says US "completely wrong" in threatening tariffs over Greenland
January 17, 2026 at 7:45 PM
A good response, perhaps the only one he is able to give.
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We have consistently underlined our shared transatlantic interest in peace and security in the Arctic, including through NATO. The pre-coordinated Danish exercise, conducted with allies, responds to the need to strengthen Arctic security and poses no threat to anyone.
January 17, 2026 at 7:35 PM
We have consistently underlined our shared transatlantic interest in peace and security in the Arctic, including through NATO. The pre-coordinated Danish exercise, conducted with allies, responds to the need to strengthen Arctic security and poses no threat to anyone.
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Feels like it’s time again
January 17, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Feels like it’s time again
Well. That's 77 years of NATO finished.
Trump says he’s adding a 10% tariff to all the countries that sent troops to defend Greenland against an American invasion, increasing to 25% in June if he’s not allowed to buy Greenland.
“This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet.”
“This is a very dangerous situation for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Planet.”
January 17, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Well. That's 77 years of NATO finished.
Can't remember the last time we had a late half 5 kick off.
Not sure I like it, all out of sorts.
Not sure I like it, all out of sorts.
January 17, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Can't remember the last time we had a late half 5 kick off.
Not sure I like it, all out of sorts.
Not sure I like it, all out of sorts.
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I like how some american commentators et al are still saying the trump Greenland stuff is a Distraction even tho it has already resulted in multiple European countries treated it like a threat of imminent invasion and have redirected military et al resources accordingly
Greenland is defended by all of NATO, which includes the United States. Alliances are one way to defend your territory.
Miller: Denmark is a tiny country with a tiny economy and a tiny military. They cannot defend Greenland… Under every understanding of law that has existed about territorial control for 500 years, to control a territory you have to be able to defend a territory…
January 17, 2026 at 3:08 PM
I like how some american commentators et al are still saying the trump Greenland stuff is a Distraction even tho it has already resulted in multiple European countries treated it like a threat of imminent invasion and have redirected military et al resources accordingly
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on the off chance any followers have done London to Turkey by train along the seat61 route, what's it like?
January 17, 2026 at 2:45 PM
on the off chance any followers have done London to Turkey by train along the seat61 route, what's it like?
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Getty photographer was tackled by about 50 agents while covering Whipple.
He threw his camera at another photographer to prevent it from being confiscated.
📸: Pierre Lavie
He threw his camera at another photographer to prevent it from being confiscated.
📸: Pierre Lavie
January 17, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Getty photographer was tackled by about 50 agents while covering Whipple.
He threw his camera at another photographer to prevent it from being confiscated.
📸: Pierre Lavie
He threw his camera at another photographer to prevent it from being confiscated.
📸: Pierre Lavie
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Such a grim way to report weight loss - when Weight Watchers etc were at their peak were there lots of articles about how they were "bad for business"? The moralising about jabs is bad enough, the "what about the economy???" angle on top is just another layer of gross. Who is asking these questions?
January 17, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Such a grim way to report weight loss - when Weight Watchers etc were at their peak were there lots of articles about how they were "bad for business"? The moralising about jabs is bad enough, the "what about the economy???" angle on top is just another layer of gross. Who is asking these questions?
Tankies, but if the tanks were Abrams instead of T-90s.
"You idiot, have you tried not angrily refusing to hand over your lunch money"
January 17, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Tankies, but if the tanks were Abrams instead of T-90s.
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Last year, we made the decision to step away from X.
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
January 17, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Last year, we made the decision to step away from X.
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
The Royal Irish Academy is committed to creating, convening, and sharing knowledge for the public good and as an organisation we value Independence; Integrity; Curiosity; Openness and Rigour.
In our view, X no longer aligns with these values
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Demonstrations across cities in Denmark, organized by Greenlandic civil organizations.
Directed against the Trump administration and its moves to take over Greenland.
Directed against the Trump administration and its moves to take over Greenland.
January 17, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Demonstrations across cities in Denmark, organized by Greenlandic civil organizations.
Directed against the Trump administration and its moves to take over Greenland.
Directed against the Trump administration and its moves to take over Greenland.
Harald Hardrada in August 1066.
Off to Stamford Bridge soon. 🙄
January 17, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Harald Hardrada in August 1066.
The phrase 'evil twink' gets bandied about a lot these days, but I feel you could apply it here in a literal sense.
Hilariously dumb profile. They presumably spent the six months or so since the interview trying to find ways to frame the interview that don't make him look like a massive dweeb.
January 17, 2026 at 11:16 AM
The phrase 'evil twink' gets bandied about a lot these days, but I feel you could apply it here in a literal sense.