Lord D Stafford
@davidstafford1.bsky.social
British political enthusiast with a passion for free markets, progressive values, and history. Advocate for equality, opportunity, and responsibility, with a keen interest in political events both at home, in the US, and across the wider world.
Cromwell’s Civil War tore the kingdom apart, only to end with a weary return to order and monarchy. We’re far too fond of grumbling over pints and posting satire to start polishing muskets again.
October 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Cromwell’s Civil War tore the kingdom apart, only to end with a weary return to order and monarchy. We’re far too fond of grumbling over pints and posting satire to start polishing muskets again.
Describing asylum hotels as “luxury” is a distortion that serves only to inflame resentment. The system is clearly unsustainable, yet decency demands that we address it with honesty, not rhetoric. Efficiency and compassion need not be opposites, both are marks of a civilised nation.
October 29, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Describing asylum hotels as “luxury” is a distortion that serves only to inflame resentment. The system is clearly unsustainable, yet decency demands that we address it with honesty, not rhetoric. Efficiency and compassion need not be opposites, both are marks of a civilised nation.
A most perceptive observation. We have, alas, seen this method before the calculated repetition of falsehoods until they acquire the ring of truth. Mendacium veritas fit - a lie becomes truth. It is the deliberate erosion of reason, and history warns where such deceitful arts may lead.
October 29, 2025 at 8:10 AM
A most perceptive observation. We have, alas, seen this method before the calculated repetition of falsehoods until they acquire the ring of truth. Mendacium veritas fit - a lie becomes truth. It is the deliberate erosion of reason, and history warns where such deceitful arts may lead.
The American Constitution, written by the forefathers of British immigrants (Yes immigrants) was designed to restrain government power. It declares, “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.” That freedom includes the right to record & hold officials accountable.
October 29, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The American Constitution, written by the forefathers of British immigrants (Yes immigrants) was designed to restrain government power. It declares, “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.” That freedom includes the right to record & hold officials accountable.
Regrettable though the closure may be, the safety of our royals must come first. It has been enshrined in law and custom for centuries. Until the day we become a republic, this is, unfortunately, the price we pay for monarchy protection against terrorists and hostile actors alike. 👑 🤷♂️
October 29, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Regrettable though the closure may be, the safety of our royals must come first. It has been enshrined in law and custom for centuries. Until the day we become a republic, this is, unfortunately, the price we pay for monarchy protection against terrorists and hostile actors alike. 👑 🤷♂️
Indeed, one quite agrees. The emoluments breaches alone should have prompted far greater consequence. Yet it seems the Constitution, once a sacred boundary for the Americans, has become for some a matter of convenience, cited when useful, ignored when not. A most troubling precedent.
October 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Indeed, one quite agrees. The emoluments breaches alone should have prompted far greater consequence. Yet it seems the Constitution, once a sacred boundary for the Americans, has become for some a matter of convenience, cited when useful, ignored when not. A most troubling precedent.
A weak response, one fears. Putin once evaded term limits by becoming prime minister, showing how easily power can outwit paper laws. Without firm resolve to defend the Constitution, such words risk sounding hollow.
October 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
A weak response, one fears. Putin once evaded term limits by becoming prime minister, showing how easily power can outwit paper laws. Without firm resolve to defend the Constitution, such words risk sounding hollow.
It is, I fear, a perilous course indeed. When a nation declares itself beyond the bounds of international law, it ceases to be a guardian of order and becomes a law unto itself. History offers grim reminders of where such arrogance leads.
October 28, 2025 at 6:52 PM
It is, I fear, a perilous course indeed. When a nation declares itself beyond the bounds of international law, it ceases to be a guardian of order and becomes a law unto itself. History offers grim reminders of where such arrogance leads.
Quite right to condemn any action taken without due process, such things erode the very principles of justice. Yet to declare those involved wholly innocent without evidence is, one suspects, something of an overreach. The truth, as ever, lies somewhere between outrage and restraint.
October 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Quite right to condemn any action taken without due process, such things erode the very principles of justice. Yet to declare those involved wholly innocent without evidence is, one suspects, something of an overreach. The truth, as ever, lies somewhere between outrage and restraint.
I cannot help but reflect that when such rhetoric was voiced in the days of the BNP, it was rightly condemned and its proponents cast as misguided. Yet now, lamentably, the same sentiments appear to have crept into the mainstream, spoken with a confidence that should trouble any civilised society.
October 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I cannot help but reflect that when such rhetoric was voiced in the days of the BNP, it was rightly condemned and its proponents cast as misguided. Yet now, lamentably, the same sentiments appear to have crept into the mainstream, spoken with a confidence that should trouble any civilised society.
A grim but realistic observation. Should such a collapse occur, one dreads what may be uncovered. The scars of Mariupol already run deep, and history has shown that the full truth of war’s cruelty often only emerges when the smoke clears.
October 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
A grim but realistic observation. Should such a collapse occur, one dreads what may be uncovered. The scars of Mariupol already run deep, and history has shown that the full truth of war’s cruelty often only emerges when the smoke clears.
Indeed, quite so. One would hope that those serving under Mr. Trump recognise that loyalty to one man must never outweigh loyalty to the law or to conscience. History has not been kind to those who confused the two.
October 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Indeed, quite so. One would hope that those serving under Mr. Trump recognise that loyalty to one man must never outweigh loyalty to the law or to conscience. History has not been kind to those who confused the two.
He honestly reminds me of a science fiction villain the kind who starts out as a visionary genius building tools to “save humanity,” then slowly ends up controlling the flow of truth itself. Now with humanoid robots in the mix, it’s looking more like a preview of dystopia everyday.
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
He honestly reminds me of a science fiction villain the kind who starts out as a visionary genius building tools to “save humanity,” then slowly ends up controlling the flow of truth itself. Now with humanoid robots in the mix, it’s looking more like a preview of dystopia everyday.
The No Kings protests show people aren’t willing to stay silent anymore.
October 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The No Kings protests show people aren’t willing to stay silent anymore.
Resorting to personal insults to win a debate is always a clear sign the argument’s run out of substance. I wish you all the best.
October 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Resorting to personal insults to win a debate is always a clear sign the argument’s run out of substance. I wish you all the best.
We all rely on the media in some form. The difference is whether you cross-check sources or just cling to the ones that confirm your bias. None of us were in Amsterdam that night, so unless you’re citing first-hand evidence, we’re all reading someone’s version of events.
October 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
We all rely on the media in some form. The difference is whether you cross-check sources or just cling to the ones that confirm your bias. None of us were in Amsterdam that night, so unless you’re citing first-hand evidence, we’re all reading someone’s version of events.
I was making the point you’d have to be very naive to think these people weren’t targeted because they were Israeli or Jewish. That doesn’t justify violence from anyone, but pretending identity played no part is just ignoring the obvious.
October 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I was making the point you’d have to be very naive to think these people weren’t targeted because they were Israeli or Jewish. That doesn’t justify violence from anyone, but pretending identity played no part is just ignoring the obvious.
That’s disgusting, no right minded person would excuse that if true.
October 19, 2025 at 10:20 AM
That’s disgusting, no right minded person would excuse that if true.
So by that logic, English, Italian, and Serbian fans should all be banned from travelling too? Every country has its idiots you deal with them individually, you don’t punish an entire fanbase. It’s politically motivated and you know it.
October 19, 2025 at 10:18 AM
So by that logic, English, Italian, and Serbian fans should all be banned from travelling too? Every country has its idiots you deal with them individually, you don’t punish an entire fanbase. It’s politically motivated and you know it.
If you know anything about Amsterdam’s mix of cultures, religions, and politics, you’d have to be very naive to think Maccabi fans weren’t targeted because they’re Israeli/Jewish. That said, it doesn’t excuse violence, racism, or antisemitism from either side.
October 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
If you know anything about Amsterdam’s mix of cultures, religions, and politics, you’d have to be very naive to think Maccabi fans weren’t targeted because they’re Israeli/Jewish. That said, it doesn’t excuse violence, racism, or antisemitism from either side.
There was a call for a “Jew hunt” across Amsterdam, that’s hate. I’m no fan of Zionism or Netanyahu, but this can’t be excused. Racism, Islamophobia, and antisemitism are all the same poison and must be called out, whatever the politics.
October 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
There was a call for a “Jew hunt” across Amsterdam, that’s hate. I’m no fan of Zionism or Netanyahu, but this can’t be excused. Racism, Islamophobia, and antisemitism are all the same poison and must be called out, whatever the politics.