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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 2h

So many damaged, underdeveloped men.
But what does it say about our societies that these infantile men seem to be thriving.
In a more sane universe these deranged sociopathic narcissists would be told to take some time out & get some intensive therapy.
Instead they're ruling the roost.

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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 4d

Do read all of this.

Peter Jukes @peterjukes.bsky.social · 4d

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@bylinetimes.bsky.social can now reveal that, during the crucial period when convicted Reform leader Nathan Gill was most active, working directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most senior ally in Ukraine, he was also one of Nigel Farage’s closest confidantes 1/12

‘Thick as Thieves’: Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage’s Putin Problem

Far from being distant from the Reform UK Leader, insiders told Byline Times that the former MEP convicted of bribery was one of Farage’s closest aides, while we reveal how Gill worked on the Kremlin’...

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 1d

It IS too late. It was Boris Johnson who let the populist genie out of the bottle in the first place and was applauded by fake patriots in his party for doing so.
The fact it's now devoured the Conservative Party is sheer poetic justice.

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 3d

They sell their souls for personal advancement.

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 3d

Bought it yesterday!
Looking forward to reading it.

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Damion @damionmatthews.bsky.social · 4d

Larry Ellison has given nearly half a billion dollars to Tony Blair's institute. Now, why do you think he'd do that..?

Terrific piece by @carolecadwalla.bsky.social at @thenerve.news

'WHAT WILL JESUS SAY?' TONY BLAIR, BIG TECH AND THE ISRAEL CONNECTION

As Trump announces the former British PM as his choice to help govern Gaza, Carole Cadwalladr investigates the opaque workings of Blair's institute, its funding from friends of Israel – including bill...

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 5d

It is possible for a brain to hold 2 thoughts at the same time.
1.What happened on Oct7 is a vile terrorist act which deserves nothing but condemnation.
2.Indiscriminately blanket bombing, starving and dehumanising a whole people is completely depraved and morally reprehensible.

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 5d

Nothing screams weakness like the complete inability to cope with any form of dissent.
And in its wake a trail of destruction.

Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 6d

If you want to know what a man stands for, look at who he admires.

Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 7d

Javier Milei had to beg a bail-out and already needs another. Argentina's economy is in a tailspin. Gov't bonds and peso in freefall. People starving, throwing rocks at him.

Farage last year: "He's amazing. It's Thatcherism on steroids. Cutting and slashing expenditure. That's leadership."

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 7d

It's immoral and senseless, a grotesque aberration.
Just like there is a minimum wage, there should be a maximum one.

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 13d

Yes. Yes. Yes.
The extortionate housingcosts are a major driver of poverty and growing inequality in this country.
As long as the UK prioritises people's right to enrich themselves from investing in additional properties over people's right to own their own home this problem won't be solved.

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 14d

They're not scientists, they're not Tylenol experts and they're not patriots either!
So easy to expose them for what they are(spoiler: bigoted selfserving populists who exploit the rightful anger of the British working class).
Which makes the British media's reluctance to do so all the more baffling

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 14d

Please have a read and sign if you agree.

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Global Plastics Treaty Now!

If you agree that plastic waste is out of control, sign the petition

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 14d

YES, YES, YES.
If Israel truly wanted people to distinguish between fact and propaganda from either side, they would have let independent journalists into Gaza a long time ago.
The fact they don't speaks volumes.
Israel's government is run by war criminals.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

BBC and news agencies launch film calling on Israel to allow foreign journalists into Gaza

Israel does not allow foreign journalists into Gaza independently, citing security grounds.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 14d

America first?

Charles Johnson Antifa ID Confirmed @charles.littlegreenfootballs.com · 14d

No money for USAID, no money for healthcare or Medicaid or rural hospitals or scientific research or schools or libraries, but billions of dollars for a corrupt strongman in Argentina.

Raw Story @rawstory.com · 14d

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted that Donald Trump's administration was trying to help Argentina President Javier Milei maintain power by extending billions of loans to boost that nation's economy.

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Charles Johnson Antifa ID Confirmed @charles.littlegreenfootballs.com · 14d

No money for USAID, no money for healthcare or Medicaid or rural hospitals or scientific research or schools or libraries, but billions of dollars for a corrupt strongman in Argentina.

Raw Story @rawstory.com · 14d

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted that Donald Trump's administration was trying to help Argentina President Javier Milei maintain power by extending billions of loans to boost that nation's economy.

'Dude!' Trump secretary stuns by revealing taxpayer bailout to sway Argentina election

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted that Donald Trump's administration was trying to help Argentina President Javier Milei maintain power by extending billions of loans to boost that nation's economy.The U.S. will extend a $20 billion swap line to Argentina and may purchase debt from its ...

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 14d

It was, together with Katangese seccesionists and with the help of the US and very likely the UK.

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 14d

Seems sorted now. Apologies.

Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 14d

Sorry to do this in the wrong place but I tried to comment on your Lumumba post several times now as well as to quote post it.
All to no avail. It's as if my comments are being blocked.
Any idea why this is happening?

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 14d

Lumumba was one of the most powerful voices in Africa's anti colonial movement at the time.
This tooth (kept as a trophy) was all that remained of him after he was murdered and his remains dissolved in acid.
This is what the west did to those threatening its hegemony.
Not sure that much has changed.

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 14d

Lumumba was one of the most powerful voices in Africa's anti colonial movement at the time.
This tooth (kept as a trophy) was all that remained of him after he was murdered and his remains dissolved in acid.
This is what the west did to those threatening its hegemony.
Not sure that much has changed.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 15d

Some of us do.

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 15d

What's the point of a blind focus on growth for growth's sake if the proceeds keep disappearing into a select amount of private pockets. Trickle down economy has proved a sham. We need a way of redistributing the wealth we have.
Our whole value system needs a serious rethink.

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 15d

When it comes to science, he should side with the scientists.
Simple really.

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Elkeblom @ellyblom.bsky.social · 15d

When it comes to science, he should side with the scientists.

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