@bumpintheroad.bsky.social
Interested in History, Literature, Travel, Politics, Ideas. Prepared to change my mind. Humanist. Career in international business. 🇬🇧 supports 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 , strong attachment to places and people where I have spent time 🇺🇸 🇦🇺 🇮🇪 🇨🇦 🇩🇪.
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Umpteenth example that the ultra-rich steering the US's current regime and Russia share the same objective in undermining the EU. Trump and his cronies want to pillage individual markets, whilst Russia just wants to pillage.
December 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Umpteenth example that the ultra-rich steering the US's current regime and Russia share the same objective in undermining the EU. Trump and his cronies want to pillage individual markets, whilst Russia just wants to pillage.
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Peace Piece | Bill Evans
youtu.be/Nv2GgV34qIg?...
youtu.be/Nv2GgV34qIg?...
Bill Evans "Peace Piece"
YouTube video by William Repicci
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Peace Piece | Bill Evans
youtu.be/Nv2GgV34qIg?...
youtu.be/Nv2GgV34qIg?...
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Want to hear my theory of theories? Theories are a form of knowledge transfer: knowledge that has been acquired in one case can be applied to another. But the problem is that you need to be sure that the different cases are similar in all relevant aspects and that’s where use of theory can go wrong.
December 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Want to hear my theory of theories? Theories are a form of knowledge transfer: knowledge that has been acquired in one case can be applied to another. But the problem is that you need to be sure that the different cases are similar in all relevant aspects and that’s where use of theory can go wrong.
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🇺🇸‼️🇺🇦 In 2025, Ukraine received almost nothing from the US government: infographic of support for Ukraine from the Kiel Institute
🇪🇺🇬🇧 All aid comes from Europe and other countries.
🇪🇺🇬🇧 All aid comes from Europe and other countries.
December 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
🇺🇸‼️🇺🇦 In 2025, Ukraine received almost nothing from the US government: infographic of support for Ukraine from the Kiel Institute
🇪🇺🇬🇧 All aid comes from Europe and other countries.
🇪🇺🇬🇧 All aid comes from Europe and other countries.
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⛴️ Orbit Clipper is here: a fully-electric, zero-emissions ferry across the Thames.
Journeys are every 10 minutes from each side on weekdays, and every 15 minutes on weekends.
Getting around South East London just got easier.
Journeys are every 10 minutes from each side on weekdays, and every 15 minutes on weekends.
Getting around South East London just got easier.
December 5, 2025 at 1:24 PM
⛴️ Orbit Clipper is here: a fully-electric, zero-emissions ferry across the Thames.
Journeys are every 10 minutes from each side on weekdays, and every 15 minutes on weekends.
Getting around South East London just got easier.
Journeys are every 10 minutes from each side on weekdays, and every 15 minutes on weekends.
Getting around South East London just got easier.
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We saw his twisted history TV interview in India ystdy:-
Interviewer: “Can you talk about your meeting with Witkoff?”
Putin: “I doubt it would interest you to hear about it, as it lasted 5 hours. Frankly, even I grew weary of it”
He’s cheerfully taking the US for a ride, openly mocking them now..
Interviewer: “Can you talk about your meeting with Witkoff?”
Putin: “I doubt it would interest you to hear about it, as it lasted 5 hours. Frankly, even I grew weary of it”
He’s cheerfully taking the US for a ride, openly mocking them now..
December 5, 2025 at 8:57 AM
We saw his twisted history TV interview in India ystdy:-
Interviewer: “Can you talk about your meeting with Witkoff?”
Putin: “I doubt it would interest you to hear about it, as it lasted 5 hours. Frankly, even I grew weary of it”
He’s cheerfully taking the US for a ride, openly mocking them now..
Interviewer: “Can you talk about your meeting with Witkoff?”
Putin: “I doubt it would interest you to hear about it, as it lasted 5 hours. Frankly, even I grew weary of it”
He’s cheerfully taking the US for a ride, openly mocking them now..
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There it is - EU Commission fines X €120 million under the Digital Services Act (for deceptive blue ticks, also ad repository, researchers access issues) - ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
For the legal background, see my thread (starting with my pinned tweet)
For the legal background, see my thread (starting with my pinned tweet)
Commission fines X €120 million under the Digital Services Act
Today, the Commission has issued a fine of €120 million to X for breaching its transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
ec.europa.eu
December 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
There it is - EU Commission fines X €120 million under the Digital Services Act (for deceptive blue ticks, also ad repository, researchers access issues) - ec.europa.eu/commission/p...
For the legal background, see my thread (starting with my pinned tweet)
For the legal background, see my thread (starting with my pinned tweet)
Joined around 1000 people yesterday evening to listen to Stephen Pinker deliver The Orwell Lecture 2025, a fascinating and entertaining lecture. Heartening to see a capacity crowd on a cold November evening and see the diversity of the audience.
December 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Joined around 1000 people yesterday evening to listen to Stephen Pinker deliver The Orwell Lecture 2025, a fascinating and entertaining lecture. Heartening to see a capacity crowd on a cold November evening and see the diversity of the audience.
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In a surprise to absolutely no one, the mum she’s describing is not claiming benefits as a “lifestyle choice”.
This paywalled article is full of “in my grandparents day, blah blah blah” and nasty sneery comments about latest iPhones for spoilt children🙄
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This paywalled article is full of “in my grandparents day, blah blah blah” and nasty sneery comments about latest iPhones for spoilt children🙄
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December 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
In a surprise to absolutely no one, the mum she’s describing is not claiming benefits as a “lifestyle choice”.
This paywalled article is full of “in my grandparents day, blah blah blah” and nasty sneery comments about latest iPhones for spoilt children🙄
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This paywalled article is full of “in my grandparents day, blah blah blah” and nasty sneery comments about latest iPhones for spoilt children🙄
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Great news, the petition:
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Is at the Petition Committee stage, a date is being set.
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Is at the Petition Committee stage, a date is being set.
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
December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Great news, the petition:
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Is at the Petition Committee stage, a date is being set.
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Is at the Petition Committee stage, a date is being set.
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If @aftynbehn.bsky.social pulls off a victory in this heavily gerrymandered, Trump +22 district, it would be the biggest upset in memory. Trump would have a complete meltdown, and it would send chills down the spines of Republicans from coast to coast.
Let’s do this, Tennessee! 💙 #TN07
Let’s do this, Tennessee! 💙 #TN07
TODAY IS THE DAY!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
GET OUT AND VOTE. Polls are open 7 AM - 7 PM
WE GOT THIS!!!!!!
December 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
If @aftynbehn.bsky.social pulls off a victory in this heavily gerrymandered, Trump +22 district, it would be the biggest upset in memory. Trump would have a complete meltdown, and it would send chills down the spines of Republicans from coast to coast.
Let’s do this, Tennessee! 💙 #TN07
Let’s do this, Tennessee! 💙 #TN07
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Ukrainian soldiers call Trump‑backed peace plan a sheer capitulation. “It’s not a plan, it’s surrender,” one frontline sergeant said. Giving up Donetsk and other regions they still hold is unacceptable. Peace for them means defending their land, not trading it.
November 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Ukrainian soldiers call Trump‑backed peace plan a sheer capitulation. “It’s not a plan, it’s surrender,” one frontline sergeant said. Giving up Donetsk and other regions they still hold is unacceptable. Peace for them means defending their land, not trading it.
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Not coincidentally this is a pretty good list of Most Important Companies to Unionize.
The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
November 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Not coincidentally this is a pretty good list of Most Important Companies to Unionize.
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Please sign and share
"Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy"
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
"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 7:43 PM
Please sign and share
"Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy"
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
"Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy"
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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“Speaking outside his chateau in France, former Brexit Party and UKIP MEP Coburn…”
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 8:56 AM
“Speaking outside his chateau in France, former Brexit Party and UKIP MEP Coburn…”
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He was also the former UKIP leader in Scotland
November 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
He was also the former UKIP leader in Scotland
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
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Carole Cadwalladr asks why the Labour gov are choosing not to
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
November 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Carole Cadwalladr asks why the Labour gov are choosing not to
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
investigate Russian interference in British elections and referendums
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I guess it’s a compliment that the top story on BBC London’s TV/online output today is a direct lift of a month-old London Centric story? But once again the BBC is consistently the worst news outlet for actually remembering to credit others.
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 AM
I guess it’s a compliment that the top story on BBC London’s TV/online output today is a direct lift of a month-old London Centric story? But once again the BBC is consistently the worst news outlet for actually remembering to credit others.
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Tbilisi Mural Fest’s Dynamic #Murals Brighten the Sides of Buildings Throughout the City #art #TbilisiGeorgia #Georgia
Link for #photos of more of these amazing mural: www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/11/tbil...
Link for #photos of more of these amazing mural: www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/11/tbil...
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Tbilisi Mural Fest’s Dynamic #Murals Brighten the Sides of Buildings Throughout the City #art #TbilisiGeorgia #Georgia
Link for #photos of more of these amazing mural: www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/11/tbil...
Link for #photos of more of these amazing mural: www.thisiscolossal.com/2025/11/tbil...
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"Et tu, Rupert Murdoch?”
November 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"Et tu, Rupert Murdoch?”
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Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
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Yet another cretinous article on Ukraine from the NYT.
Col. Andrei Demurenko could have avoided death b choosing not to participate in the invasion of a sovereign country.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Col. Andrei Demurenko could have avoided death b choosing not to participate in the invasion of a sovereign country.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
November 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Yet another cretinous article on Ukraine from the NYT.
Col. Andrei Demurenko could have avoided death b choosing not to participate in the invasion of a sovereign country.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Col. Andrei Demurenko could have avoided death b choosing not to participate in the invasion of a sovereign country.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...