Paul Harper 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇪🇺🇬🇧🏴
@twinklebutt.bsky.social
Left-leaning (but not loonie left) pragmatist, realist, atheist cis-male gay. Green Party member. Vocal trans supporter. Insta-blocks bigots and never argues with idiots for more than a few messages - so if your thread goes quiet you've probably been muted
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I oppose certain societal injustices, however people anticipating that because of that I will help reinforce their precious sense of victimhood are in for a very sharp shock.
That's emotional empathy. I don't do emotional empathy.
Here's why - Harper's Handy Guide to Empathy:
That's emotional empathy. I don't do emotional empathy.
Here's why - Harper's Handy Guide to Empathy:
Trump really likes polling data. Here's a poll that someone in the regime really should bring to his attention, he'll love it:
January 21, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Trump really likes polling data. Here's a poll that someone in the regime really should bring to his attention, he'll love it:
Really enjoying watching Best Medicine. Nice gentle drama/comedy. 3 episodes in.
January 21, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Really enjoying watching Best Medicine. Nice gentle drama/comedy. 3 episodes in.
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This needs celebrating!
🎉 Green GAIN from Reform! 🎉
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!
January 21, 2026 at 1:29 PM
This needs celebrating!
I quite like the way BlueSky's moderated words list has an optional expiry time.
Being the proud owner of a functioning brainstem, I am capable of being concerned about more than one issue at a time. If one topic is dominating excessively, a few time-limited entries in the list sorts that nicely.
Being the proud owner of a functioning brainstem, I am capable of being concerned about more than one issue at a time. If one topic is dominating excessively, a few time-limited entries in the list sorts that nicely.
January 21, 2026 at 1:07 PM
I quite like the way BlueSky's moderated words list has an optional expiry time.
Being the proud owner of a functioning brainstem, I am capable of being concerned about more than one issue at a time. If one topic is dominating excessively, a few time-limited entries in the list sorts that nicely.
Being the proud owner of a functioning brainstem, I am capable of being concerned about more than one issue at a time. If one topic is dominating excessively, a few time-limited entries in the list sorts that nicely.
Fingers crossed. Hungary deserves far better than what it currently has.
Besides, I'd like to go back to Budapest and refuse to go while the current regime is in place.
Besides, I'd like to go back to Budapest and refuse to go while the current regime is in place.
#Hungary holds elections in April. The stakes couldn’t be higher – for Budapest, for Brussels, and for democracy itself. Can the opposition win and restore democracy? 🇭🇺 🇪🇺
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @zecsaky.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/MtJXrKQ
New @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social insight by @zecsaky.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/MtJXrKQ
January 21, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Fingers crossed. Hungary deserves far better than what it currently has.
Besides, I'd like to go back to Budapest and refuse to go while the current regime is in place.
Besides, I'd like to go back to Budapest and refuse to go while the current regime is in place.
Two of the most annoying people on the planet are arguing. I'll get the popcorn...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Spat deepens between Elon Musk and Ryanair's O'Leary
Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Two of the most annoying people on the planet are arguing. I'll get the popcorn...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What's your sign?
January 21, 2026 at 8:50 AM
What's your sign?
Superb speech.
"We are in the middle of a rupture not a transition".
"Nostalgia is not a strategy".
youtu.be/btqHDhO4h10
"We are in the middle of a rupture not a transition".
"Nostalgia is not a strategy".
youtu.be/btqHDhO4h10
Mark Carney's full speech at the World Economic Forum
YouTube video by National Post
youtu.be
January 21, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Superb speech.
"We are in the middle of a rupture not a transition".
"Nostalgia is not a strategy".
youtu.be/btqHDhO4h10
"We are in the middle of a rupture not a transition".
"Nostalgia is not a strategy".
youtu.be/btqHDhO4h10
I dont know if democracy is annoying because nobody has ever tried it, though some Nordic countries come close.
A fundamental attribute of democracy is an educated and informed electorate. Take a look at our electorate - they fall so far short of both of those that it's laughable. The US is worse.
A fundamental attribute of democracy is an educated and informed electorate. Take a look at our electorate - they fall so far short of both of those that it's laughable. The US is worse.
Andrew Rosindell thinks democracy is annoying.
Tell yourself whatever you think will help you sleep at night…
Romford MP Andrew Rosindell has said holding a by-election following his defection to Reform will "just annoy people".
Tell yourself whatever you think will help you sleep at night…
Romford MP Andrew Rosindell has said holding a by-election following his defection to Reform will "just annoy people".
'Holding a by-election after my move to Reform will just annoy people'
Andrew Rosindell has said holding a by-election in Romford following his defection to Nigel Farage's Reform will "just annoy people".
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 7:27 AM
I dont know if democracy is annoying because nobody has ever tried it, though some Nordic countries come close.
A fundamental attribute of democracy is an educated and informed electorate. Take a look at our electorate - they fall so far short of both of those that it's laughable. The US is worse.
A fundamental attribute of democracy is an educated and informed electorate. Take a look at our electorate - they fall so far short of both of those that it's laughable. The US is worse.
So the "Peace" bit of Board of Peace has exactly the same meaning as "Socialist" did in National Socialist German Workers' Party.
Understood.
Understood.
BREAKING: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation from United States President Donald Trump to join the “Board of Peace” aje.news/hw7tfo
January 21, 2026 at 7:15 AM
So the "Peace" bit of Board of Peace has exactly the same meaning as "Socialist" did in National Socialist German Workers' Party.
Understood.
Understood.
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Pretty much every podcast I've ever tried to listen to is tl;dl.
The sound of their own voices is more important to them than the content. Like a New Yorker article in audio form.
Either get to the point in an edited format or publish a transcript.
The sound of their own voices is more important to them than the content. Like a New Yorker article in audio form.
Either get to the point in an edited format or publish a transcript.
January 20, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Pretty much every podcast I've ever tried to listen to is tl;dl.
The sound of their own voices is more important to them than the content. Like a New Yorker article in audio form.
Either get to the point in an edited format or publish a transcript.
The sound of their own voices is more important to them than the content. Like a New Yorker article in audio form.
Either get to the point in an edited format or publish a transcript.
Bovino really has terrible Small Man Syndrome, doesn't he?
Bovino: "Individuals came in and disrupted almost violently a church service"
January 21, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Bovino really has terrible Small Man Syndrome, doesn't he?
Was that airbase named after Trump?
Phatphuk sounds very appropriate.
Phatphuk sounds very appropriate.
The U.S. military announced aircraft would soon arrive at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, while stressing it is part of a "long-planned" exercise.
US, European nations send troops to Greenland. Is a takeover coming?
The U.S. military announced aircraft would soon arrive at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, while stressing it is part of a "long-planned" exercise.
bit.ly
January 21, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Was that airbase named after Trump?
Phatphuk sounds very appropriate.
Phatphuk sounds very appropriate.
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F***ing nerve of this A**hole of a #PresidentFelon
Article 5 has been invoked ONCE by NATO, that was following the 9-11 attacks on the US & ALL 19 members responded & supported the war in Afghanistan
Most of those had fatalities. Not only has NATO been there for the US, our people DIED for the US
Article 5 has been invoked ONCE by NATO, that was following the 9-11 attacks on the US & ALL 19 members responded & supported the war in Afghanistan
Most of those had fatalities. Not only has NATO been there for the US, our people DIED for the US
January 20, 2026 at 9:23 PM
F***ing nerve of this A**hole of a #PresidentFelon
Article 5 has been invoked ONCE by NATO, that was following the 9-11 attacks on the US & ALL 19 members responded & supported the war in Afghanistan
Most of those had fatalities. Not only has NATO been there for the US, our people DIED for the US
Article 5 has been invoked ONCE by NATO, that was following the 9-11 attacks on the US & ALL 19 members responded & supported the war in Afghanistan
Most of those had fatalities. Not only has NATO been there for the US, our people DIED for the US
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"Governor Newsom rips European leaders for not being effective at clearing up a shitstorm entirely of America's making in which he played a spectacularly ineffective part."
Donald Trump is headed to the World Economic Forum in Switzerland to brag about wrecking the American economy.
That's why I've also flown to Davos — with an extra suitcase of kneepads for those caving to Trump's insanity — to vigorously defend California as an alternative to Trump's world disorder.
That's why I've also flown to Davos — with an extra suitcase of kneepads for those caving to Trump's insanity — to vigorously defend California as an alternative to Trump's world disorder.
Gov. Newsom at Davos rips into world leaders who think they can appease Trump: “I should have brought a bunch of knee pads for all the world leaders.…this is pathetic”
January 20, 2026 at 6:40 PM
"Governor Newsom rips European leaders for not being effective at clearing up a shitstorm entirely of America's making in which he played a spectacularly ineffective part."
Last time the US bought land from Denmark, one of the islands was called Little Saint James. These days, it is better known as Epstein Island | New York Post share.google/4XdopZPI4tFa...
Last time the US bought land from Denmark, Epstein’s island was purchased
The 70-acre island was bought by Epstein in 1998 and became his primary residence, playing host to many of his underage sex parties.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Last time the US bought land from Denmark, one of the islands was called Little Saint James. These days, it is better known as Epstein Island | New York Post share.google/4XdopZPI4tFa...
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Gov. Newsom at Davos rips into world leaders who think they can appease Trump: “I should have brought a bunch of knee pads for all the world leaders.…this is pathetic”
January 20, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Gov. Newsom at Davos rips into world leaders who think they can appease Trump: “I should have brought a bunch of knee pads for all the world leaders.…this is pathetic”
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On January 20th, one year into Trump's second term, do I really need to remind you?
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January 20, 2026 at 2:55 PM
On January 20th, one year into Trump's second term, do I really need to remind you?
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In their defence, it's incredibly difficult to tell the difference between the fraudsters who work for Trump and those who don't.
Organizers in Davos said high-net-worth attendees have been showering cash on fraudsters hawking “VIP access packages” to the president.
Scammers Sell Fake Tickets to Billionaires Desperate to Meet Trump
Organizers in Davos said high-net-worth attendees have been showering cash on fraudsters hawking “VIP access packages” to the MAGA president.
trib.al
January 20, 2026 at 2:06 PM
In their defence, it's incredibly difficult to tell the difference between the fraudsters who work for Trump and those who don't.
I am so incredibly bored with the tedious manufactured drama from the equally tedious and manufactured Beckham family. Just go away. Now.
"Beckham" and "Brooklyn" added to muted words list.
"Beckham" and "Brooklyn" added to muted words list.
January 20, 2026 at 7:46 AM
I am so incredibly bored with the tedious manufactured drama from the equally tedious and manufactured Beckham family. Just go away. Now.
"Beckham" and "Brooklyn" added to muted words list.
"Beckham" and "Brooklyn" added to muted words list.
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The Newark Advertiser is running a poll on whether there should be a Robert Jenrick by-election.
Seems a quite convincing result so far…
www.newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/poll-sh...
Seems a quite convincing result so far…
www.newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/poll-sh...
January 20, 2026 at 7:33 AM
The Newark Advertiser is running a poll on whether there should be a Robert Jenrick by-election.
Seems a quite convincing result so far…
www.newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/poll-sh...
Seems a quite convincing result so far…
www.newarkadvertiser.co.uk/news/poll-sh...
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"I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace"
January 19, 2026 at 11:06 PM
"I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace"
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Bluesky trolling Twitter
January 20, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Bluesky trolling Twitter