Paul TM 🇪🇺 Wafels (Stroop)
@trogdouser.bsky.social
The Biology of Purpose keeps my nose above the surface.
Swears. A Lot.
Conducts a somewhat rigorous interaction policy.
Posts reflect the views of my Employer, because that's me.
One of those people I warned you about.
Unprompted DMs? Bad Idea.
Swears. A Lot.
Conducts a somewhat rigorous interaction policy.
Posts reflect the views of my Employer, because that's me.
One of those people I warned you about.
Unprompted DMs? Bad Idea.
"Look, mate, just don't tell them about the flat in Rio, those trips to Epstein's island, the $75,000 bung for his nibs, the blackmail leverage you used to get you the Ambassador's job, the..." [etc etc etc]
February 1, 2026 at 7:39 PM
"Look, mate, just don't tell them about the flat in Rio, those trips to Epstein's island, the $75,000 bung for his nibs, the blackmail leverage you used to get you the Ambassador's job, the..." [etc etc etc]
Is that the sniper's laser sight on his forehead?
Vice President JD Vance on his wedding day. 2014.
February 1, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Is that the sniper's laser sight on his forehead?
Mentioned a few days ago about the sad death of of the peerless Mark Tully, also mentioning a brilliant work of his "India's Route 66" broadcast a while back.
Found it in my MiniDisc back-catalogue, and am listening now, it's saddening to reflect that...
Found it in my MiniDisc back-catalogue, and am listening now, it's saddening to reflect that...
February 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Mentioned a few days ago about the sad death of of the peerless Mark Tully, also mentioning a brilliant work of his "India's Route 66" broadcast a while back.
Found it in my MiniDisc back-catalogue, and am listening now, it's saddening to reflect that...
Found it in my MiniDisc back-catalogue, and am listening now, it's saddening to reflect that...
Yeah, I apologise in advance, I'm going to be getting some mileage out of that Goodwin picture.
Oh yes.
Oh yes.
February 1, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Yeah, I apologise in advance, I'm going to be getting some mileage out of that Goodwin picture.
Oh yes.
Oh yes.
"Come, my Reform minions, enter the New Jerusalem that will be Gorton and Denton!"
February 1, 2026 at 5:09 PM
"Come, my Reform minions, enter the New Jerusalem that will be Gorton and Denton!"
The Wall Street Journal would need a "study" to tell their staff how to use a lavatory correctly.
Think 'OK!' magazine, but for the mentally impaired.
Think 'OK!' magazine, but for the mentally impaired.
What's most amazing about this is the fact that the WSJ needed a “study” to figure it out.
February 1, 2026 at 4:57 PM
The Wall Street Journal would need a "study" to tell their staff how to use a lavatory correctly.
Think 'OK!' magazine, but for the mentally impaired.
Think 'OK!' magazine, but for the mentally impaired.
Ooopsy!
Yesterday evening, Peter Mandelson told me "I've never owned property in Brazil and never will".
Then we discovered the Brazilian company he incorporated, "for the purpose of purchasing and selling real estate".
Thread:
Then we discovered the Brazilian company he incorporated, "for the purpose of purchasing and selling real estate".
Thread:
NEW: Previously unreported Epstein emails show Peter Mandelson discussing a Panama-linked tax avoidance structure for a £750k Rio apartment - with Epstein as his "chief life adviser".
Exclusive Tax Policy Associates report:
Exclusive Tax Policy Associates report:
February 1, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Ooopsy!
This is nothing short of bloody genius 😎
Sorted out some caching on my Koyaanisqatsi generator because Giphy just told me off for hammering their API. Took them 8 years to notice!
www.monkeon.co.uk/gifaanisqatsi/
www.monkeon.co.uk/gifaanisqatsi/
Gifaanisqatsi
A random Koyaanisqatsi generator made out of Giphy gifs.
www.monkeon.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 3:47 PM
This is nothing short of bloody genius 😎
Reposted by Paul TM 🇪🇺 Wafels (Stroop)
Sorted out some caching on my Koyaanisqatsi generator because Giphy just told me off for hammering their API. Took them 8 years to notice!
www.monkeon.co.uk/gifaanisqatsi/
www.monkeon.co.uk/gifaanisqatsi/
Gifaanisqatsi
A random Koyaanisqatsi generator made out of Giphy gifs.
www.monkeon.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Sorted out some caching on my Koyaanisqatsi generator because Giphy just told me off for hammering their API. Took them 8 years to notice!
www.monkeon.co.uk/gifaanisqatsi/
www.monkeon.co.uk/gifaanisqatsi/
Mandelson is the hideous result of when you render down a Dominic Cummings, add a pinch of Jeremy Thorpe, mix in a little Neil Hamilton and then sprinkle on a mouldy garnish of John Profumo.
But, much, much worse.
But, much, much worse.
Mandelson is, and always has been, as dodgy as dodgy can be.
Via @williamcrawley.bsky.social: [Oh dear]
February 1, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Mandelson is the hideous result of when you render down a Dominic Cummings, add a pinch of Jeremy Thorpe, mix in a little Neil Hamilton and then sprinkle on a mouldy garnish of John Profumo.
But, much, much worse.
But, much, much worse.
Oh My God!
That *was* Sandra Dickinson in the remake of Running Man!
❤️
That *was* Sandra Dickinson in the remake of Running Man!
❤️
February 1, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Oh My God!
That *was* Sandra Dickinson in the remake of Running Man!
❤️
That *was* Sandra Dickinson in the remake of Running Man!
❤️
"So, Mr Sidious, will you be voting for me?"
February 1, 2026 at 12:43 PM
"So, Mr Sidious, will you be voting for me?"
Matt Goodwin, out greeting his adoring voters.
February 1, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Matt Goodwin, out greeting his adoring voters.
Always good value, if you need a laugh on a Sunday morning, Chris Philp self-immolating on #LBC
To quote: "[he] goes to pieces so fast, people get hit by the shrapnel"
/Douglas Adams
To quote: "[he] goes to pieces so fast, people get hit by the shrapnel"
/Douglas Adams
February 1, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Always good value, if you need a laugh on a Sunday morning, Chris Philp self-immolating on #LBC
To quote: "[he] goes to pieces so fast, people get hit by the shrapnel"
/Douglas Adams
To quote: "[he] goes to pieces so fast, people get hit by the shrapnel"
/Douglas Adams
Does anyone remember The Virtual Geographer's League that was in the basement of the Trocadero on Piccadilly Circus?
One of the best arcade setups (aside from the Crystal Rooms here in Bristol) I've ever frequented.
The 'Canals Of Mars' Pod-racing games were fabulous.
One of the best arcade setups (aside from the Crystal Rooms here in Bristol) I've ever frequented.
The 'Canals Of Mars' Pod-racing games were fabulous.
February 1, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Does anyone remember The Virtual Geographer's League that was in the basement of the Trocadero on Piccadilly Circus?
One of the best arcade setups (aside from the Crystal Rooms here in Bristol) I've ever frequented.
The 'Canals Of Mars' Pod-racing games were fabulous.
One of the best arcade setups (aside from the Crystal Rooms here in Bristol) I've ever frequented.
The 'Canals Of Mars' Pod-racing games were fabulous.
Worth noting the guilty parties here:
(by number of amendments)
Bss Finlay - 190
Bss Grey-Thompson - 130
Bss 'Pisshead' Coffey - 95
Lord Sandhurst - 77
Lord Carlile - 70
Lord Goodman - 61
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
(by number of amendments)
Bss Finlay - 190
Bss Grey-Thompson - 130
Bss 'Pisshead' Coffey - 95
Lord Sandhurst - 77
Lord Carlile - 70
Lord Goodman - 61
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Six Lords a-speaking: the peers whose long debates could ...
Amid accusations of undemocratic behaviour, unprecedented numbers of amendments are threaten to delay the vote on the right of terminally ill adults to end their life
observer.co.uk
February 1, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Worth noting the guilty parties here:
(by number of amendments)
Bss Finlay - 190
Bss Grey-Thompson - 130
Bss 'Pisshead' Coffey - 95
Lord Sandhurst - 77
Lord Carlile - 70
Lord Goodman - 61
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
(by number of amendments)
Bss Finlay - 190
Bss Grey-Thompson - 130
Bss 'Pisshead' Coffey - 95
Lord Sandhurst - 77
Lord Carlile - 70
Lord Goodman - 61
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Reposted by Paul TM 🇪🇺 Wafels (Stroop)
I’m starting to think the people who are excited about “AI agents” have literally never used a computer in their lives
February 1, 2026 at 2:56 AM
I’m starting to think the people who are excited about “AI agents” have literally never used a computer in their lives
Imagine you bought a James Horner TV/Movie score from a PoundSaver shop.
It’d be labeled ‘Jeff Russo Extra Value Toons’
It’d be labeled ‘Jeff Russo Extra Value Toons’
January 31, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Imagine you bought a James Horner TV/Movie score from a PoundSaver shop.
It’d be labeled ‘Jeff Russo Extra Value Toons’
It’d be labeled ‘Jeff Russo Extra Value Toons’
“On the face of it”
For fucks sake.
The slimy smear of ordure that is Mandelson is almost a textbook definition of Arrogance, Entitlement & Corruption.
For fucks sake.
The slimy smear of ordure that is Mandelson is almost a textbook definition of Arrogance, Entitlement & Corruption.
The "coincidence" of Epstein's cash payments to Peter Mandelson's partner/husband in 2009/10 and the then industry secretary's lobbying within cabinet for a softer post-crash policy towards bankers looks on the face of it like outright corruption. Certainly demands police investigation.
January 31, 2026 at 9:35 PM
“On the face of it”
For fucks sake.
The slimy smear of ordure that is Mandelson is almost a textbook definition of Arrogance, Entitlement & Corruption.
For fucks sake.
The slimy smear of ordure that is Mandelson is almost a textbook definition of Arrogance, Entitlement & Corruption.
A Timeline, In order of decreasing relevance/interest:
Compuserve Email Addresses > GeoCities Homepages > Friends Reunited > Facebook > Blogs > Any Website on Wix > Vlogs > Twitter > TikTok > Substack
We’re so close to morons posting 18 character strings of Hex code and claiming it’s Aristotle…
Compuserve Email Addresses > GeoCities Homepages > Friends Reunited > Facebook > Blogs > Any Website on Wix > Vlogs > Twitter > TikTok > Substack
We’re so close to morons posting 18 character strings of Hex code and claiming it’s Aristotle…
January 31, 2026 at 9:29 PM
A Timeline, In order of decreasing relevance/interest:
Compuserve Email Addresses > GeoCities Homepages > Friends Reunited > Facebook > Blogs > Any Website on Wix > Vlogs > Twitter > TikTok > Substack
We’re so close to morons posting 18 character strings of Hex code and claiming it’s Aristotle…
Compuserve Email Addresses > GeoCities Homepages > Friends Reunited > Facebook > Blogs > Any Website on Wix > Vlogs > Twitter > TikTok > Substack
We’re so close to morons posting 18 character strings of Hex code and claiming it’s Aristotle…
Maybe don’t buy a car the size of a fucking postcode, then.
Idiots.
Idiots.
Record-high car prices coupled with high interest rates are leading to huge monthly car payments for many Americans. A record share of Americans — more than 20% — agreed to pay more than $1,000 per month for a new car loan at the end of the year, according to Edmunds: https://cnn.it/45HKgJJ
$1,000 car loan payments are on the rise, stressing household budgets | CNN Business
Record-high car prices coupled with high interest rates are leading to huge monthly car payments for many Americans.
cnn.it
January 31, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Maybe don’t buy a car the size of a fucking postcode, then.
Idiots.
Idiots.
Well, that’s a shock.
Bovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/u...
Bovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Well, that’s a shock.
I do feel if you’re going to insult someone, take a little time in your constructions.
It’s just better for everyone.
It’s just better for everyone.
January 31, 2026 at 5:45 PM
I do feel if you’re going to insult someone, take a little time in your constructions.
It’s just better for everyone.
It’s just better for everyone.
To be very clear, by ‘gas’ I mean noxious, toxic vapor, and by ‘tank’ I refer to the Septic variety.
I thought we’d reached Peak Oakeshitt … it seems there’s more gas in that tank.
January 31, 2026 at 5:43 PM
To be very clear, by ‘gas’ I mean noxious, toxic vapor, and by ‘tank’ I refer to the Septic variety.