Bill Hall
@artboy.bsky.social
Artist, art teacher (semi-retired!) and, printmaker.
Interests: Art, design, architecture, music, gardening, Latin & ballroom dancing, and politics.
Interests: Art, design, architecture, music, gardening, Latin & ballroom dancing, and politics.
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Your Black Friday reminder that Amazon...
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Your Black Friday reminder that Amazon...
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
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Karma: two sanctioned oil tankers of Russia's shadow fleet, the Kairos and the Virat, appear to have struck Russian mines in the Black Sea. The Kairos is now burning fiercely.
This is likely to impact Russian oil exports and revenues even further.📉
This is likely to impact Russian oil exports and revenues even further.📉
November 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Karma: two sanctioned oil tankers of Russia's shadow fleet, the Kairos and the Virat, appear to have struck Russian mines in the Black Sea. The Kairos is now burning fiercely.
This is likely to impact Russian oil exports and revenues even further.📉
This is likely to impact Russian oil exports and revenues even further.📉
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Anti-Muslim hate has been core to the MAGA brand for 10 years. It was central to all Trump's campaigns. His first term began with his attempt at imposing an illegal Muslim ban. And if anything, it is only getting worse.
TRUMP: If you look at Somalia, they are taking over Minnesota.
REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?
TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.
REPORTER: What do the Somalians have to do with this Afghan guy who shot the National Guard members?
TRUMP: Ah, nothing. But Somalians have caused a lot of trouble. They're ripping us off.
November 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Anti-Muslim hate has been core to the MAGA brand for 10 years. It was central to all Trump's campaigns. His first term began with his attempt at imposing an illegal Muslim ban. And if anything, it is only getting worse.
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Just 13k more signatures and the call for a public inquiry into Russian interference has to be debate in Parliament
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Just 13k more signatures and the call for a public inquiry into Russian interference has to be debate in Parliament
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Sounds to me like someone has just booked themselves a place in court.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all — The Washington Post
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
apple.news
November 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Sounds to me like someone has just booked themselves a place in court.
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Brexit costing UK as much as £90bn in lost tax revenue every year, analysis finds
The analysis also found that the average Briton has seen a hit to GDP per head of between £2,700 and £3,700
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
The analysis also found that the average Briton has seen a hit to GDP per head of between £2,700 and £3,700
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
Brexit costing UK as much as £90bn in lost tax revenue every year, analysis finds
Brexit is costing the UK up to £90bn in lost tax revenues every year, according to new analysis.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Brexit costing UK as much as £90bn in lost tax revenue every year, analysis finds
The analysis also found that the average Briton has seen a hit to GDP per head of between £2,700 and £3,700
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
The analysis also found that the average Briton has seen a hit to GDP per head of between £2,700 and £3,700
www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
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November 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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It has taken this country almost 250 years to be $37 trillion in debt! One man alone responsible for 1/3 of 250 years worth of debt! At the same time making the majority of the country poorer, and him and his family raking in billions!
November 28, 2025 at 7:33 AM
It has taken this country almost 250 years to be $37 trillion in debt! One man alone responsible for 1/3 of 250 years worth of debt! At the same time making the majority of the country poorer, and him and his family raking in billions!
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This is murder. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
November 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
This is murder. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
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"Two Palestinians were seen leaving a building, with their hands raised in the air.
"After the officers took control, they are seen ordering them to lie on the ground at the entrance to the building, before one officer shoots them to death at close range."
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
"After the officers took control, they are seen ordering them to lie on the ground at the entrance to the building, before one officer shoots them to death at close range."
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Officers involved in killing of surrendered Palestinians released after investigation
After Officers Were Filmed Shooting Palestinians Who They Had Already Detained at Close Range in Jenin, the IDF Declared That the Incident Was 'Under Review', While National Security Minister Ben-Gvir...
www.haaretz.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
"Two Palestinians were seen leaving a building, with their hands raised in the air.
"After the officers took control, they are seen ordering them to lie on the ground at the entrance to the building, before one officer shoots them to death at close range."
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
"After the officers took control, they are seen ordering them to lie on the ground at the entrance to the building, before one officer shoots them to death at close range."
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
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A councillor has appeared in court facing multiple child sexual abuse charges – prompting immediate statements from local political leaders.
@johnelworthy.bsky.social
@johnelworthy.bsky.social
Councillor charged with 26 child-related sexual offences
Councillor faces charges including rape, sexual activity with a child and making indecent images; allegations span 2021–2025
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
A councillor has appeared in court facing multiple child sexual abuse charges – prompting immediate statements from local political leaders.
@johnelworthy.bsky.social
@johnelworthy.bsky.social
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I've signed. Have you?
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I've signed. Have you?
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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Paignton today. Note that immigration is NOT a top priority for people nor anything that affects most of them personally.
November 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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The stench of sleaze grows ever stronger around Farage and his associates. Piling on the hypocrisy, former Brexit MEP David Coburn lives in France.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Former Brexit Party MEP denies taking payment from pro-Russian campaign
A prominent former MEP for Nigel Farage's old party denies taking bribes in a pro-Russian campaign.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The stench of sleaze grows ever stronger around Farage and his associates. Piling on the hypocrisy, former Brexit MEP David Coburn lives in France.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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It takes a special kind of right-wing British political party to literally sell black shirts.
Are you going to tell them?
Or shall I?
Are you going to tell them?
Or shall I?
November 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
It takes a special kind of right-wing British political party to literally sell black shirts.
Are you going to tell them?
Or shall I?
Are you going to tell them?
Or shall I?
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Tens of thousands of Afghans who resettled in the U.S. over the past four years could see their immigration statuses in jeopardy following Wednesday’s shooting of two National Guard troops. Many are anxious after the Trump administration vowed to undertake sweeping reviews of Afghan immigrants.
Recent Afghan Arrivals Fear Their Futures in the U.S. Are Now in Jeopardy
Many are anxious after the Trump administration vowed to undertake sweeping reviews of immigrants after the shooting of two National Guard troops.
nyti.ms
November 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Tens of thousands of Afghans who resettled in the U.S. over the past four years could see their immigration statuses in jeopardy following Wednesday’s shooting of two National Guard troops. Many are anxious after the Trump administration vowed to undertake sweeping reviews of Afghan immigrants.
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Aside from the substantive stupidity on display here re the theology, why does she think this makes sense politically to intervene? Does she mean that we should get rid of all welfare spending and let people fucking starve?
"For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, 'You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy, and to the poor, in your land'"
Deuteronomy 15:11
Deuteronomy 15:11
November 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Aside from the substantive stupidity on display here re the theology, why does she think this makes sense politically to intervene? Does she mean that we should get rid of all welfare spending and let people fucking starve?
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182 years ago, on the 28th of November 1843, England and France recognized Hawaiian independence. This day is still celebrated as the Hawaiian Independence Day (or Lā Kūʻokoʻa) by proponents of Hawaiian sovereignty. Hawaii became an American territory in 1900 and a state in 1959. #otd #history 🗃️
November 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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🚨Now on 86,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 90,000 tonight!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
🚨Now on 86,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 90,000 tonight!
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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‘Speaking outside his chateau in France, former Brexit Party and UKIP MEP Coburn answered "no" when a BBC journalist asked him whether he had ever been paid to give a speech to promote pro-Russian campaigners.’
Great work from @BBCWales. Keep going
Great work from @BBCWales. Keep going
November 28, 2025 at 6:28 AM
‘Speaking outside his chateau in France, former Brexit Party and UKIP MEP Coburn answered "no" when a BBC journalist asked him whether he had ever been paid to give a speech to promote pro-Russian campaigners.’
Great work from @BBCWales. Keep going
Great work from @BBCWales. Keep going
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Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 30% (-5)
LAB: 22% (+2)
CON: 20% (+3)
GRN: 12% (+5)
LDM: 12% (-1)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via BMG Research, 25-27 Nov.
Changes w/ 26-28 Aug.
RFM: 30% (-5)
LAB: 22% (+2)
CON: 20% (+3)
GRN: 12% (+5)
LDM: 12% (-1)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via BMG Research, 25-27 Nov.
Changes w/ 26-28 Aug.
November 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 30% (-5)
LAB: 22% (+2)
CON: 20% (+3)
GRN: 12% (+5)
LDM: 12% (-1)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via BMG Research, 25-27 Nov.
Changes w/ 26-28 Aug.
RFM: 30% (-5)
LAB: 22% (+2)
CON: 20% (+3)
GRN: 12% (+5)
LDM: 12% (-1)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via BMG Research, 25-27 Nov.
Changes w/ 26-28 Aug.
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On the 400th anniversary of the death of Sofonisba Anguissola
In search of Sofonisba
The 400th anniversary of the death of an artist who was hugely acclaimed in her lifetime is going mainly unmarked by museums – which means that devotees have their work cut out to see her paintings in...
apollo-magazine.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
On the 400th anniversary of the death of Sofonisba Anguissola
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Is welfare spending ''out of control''?
It's estimated to be 10.8 per cent of GDP this financial year.
That's just 0.8 per cent of GDP higher than in 2007-08, and total welfare spending has actually fallen fallen by 1.2 per cent of GDP since 2012-13⤵️ buff.ly/s5mz97u
It's estimated to be 10.8 per cent of GDP this financial year.
That's just 0.8 per cent of GDP higher than in 2007-08, and total welfare spending has actually fallen fallen by 1.2 per cent of GDP since 2012-13⤵️ buff.ly/s5mz97u
November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Is welfare spending ''out of control''?
It's estimated to be 10.8 per cent of GDP this financial year.
That's just 0.8 per cent of GDP higher than in 2007-08, and total welfare spending has actually fallen fallen by 1.2 per cent of GDP since 2012-13⤵️ buff.ly/s5mz97u
It's estimated to be 10.8 per cent of GDP this financial year.
That's just 0.8 per cent of GDP higher than in 2007-08, and total welfare spending has actually fallen fallen by 1.2 per cent of GDP since 2012-13⤵️ buff.ly/s5mz97u