@grauntieannie.bsky.social
Retired old bat with a belief in decency
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up
November 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
🚨Our BBC is under attack 🚨 We can't let those that want to see it torn up
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
Don't allow Trump's Turnberry golf course to host The Open Championship
The Open Championship must not give in to the UK government's lobbying and allow Donald Trump to host one of the world's biggest, oldest and respected golf tournaments at any of the golf courses he ow...
you.38degrees.org.uk
May 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
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The stages in a Donald Trump deal:
1. Lie about something being a problem
2. Do something to "fix" it, which causes an actual problem
3. Say you won't reverse what you've done
4. Reverse what you've done
5. Say "Art of the deal"
1. Lie about something being a problem
2. Do something to "fix" it, which causes an actual problem
3. Say you won't reverse what you've done
4. Reverse what you've done
5. Say "Art of the deal"
April 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The stages in a Donald Trump deal:
1. Lie about something being a problem
2. Do something to "fix" it, which causes an actual problem
3. Say you won't reverse what you've done
4. Reverse what you've done
5. Say "Art of the deal"
1. Lie about something being a problem
2. Do something to "fix" it, which causes an actual problem
3. Say you won't reverse what you've done
4. Reverse what you've done
5. Say "Art of the deal"
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Tell me more about referenda in illegally occupied Ukraine.
March 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Tell me more about referenda in illegally occupied Ukraine.
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KLAXON 🚨: Indie SAGE has come out of retirement to release a new short report standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the sciences!
DEI is not just the right thing to do, it *improves* the quality of the science. Please read and share.
independentsage.org/wp-content/u...
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DEI is not just the right thing to do, it *improves* the quality of the science. Please read and share.
independentsage.org/wp-content/u...
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March 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM
KLAXON 🚨: Indie SAGE has come out of retirement to release a new short report standing up for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the sciences!
DEI is not just the right thing to do, it *improves* the quality of the science. Please read and share.
independentsage.org/wp-content/u...
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DEI is not just the right thing to do, it *improves* the quality of the science. Please read and share.
independentsage.org/wp-content/u...
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@captmarkkelly.bsky.social: "When I was flying combat missions over Iraq in 1991, I didn't think there was some snotty nosed teenager in South Africa that was going to call me a traitor."
March 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
@captmarkkelly.bsky.social: "When I was flying combat missions over Iraq in 1991, I didn't think there was some snotty nosed teenager in South Africa that was going to call me a traitor."
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There are very real examples of what happens when the World Service has retreated.
In Lebanon, when its Arabic radio service left, the Russian state-backed Sputnik radio moved in and on to its frequency - directly targeting its former audience…
In Lebanon, when its Arabic radio service left, the Russian state-backed Sputnik radio moved in and on to its frequency - directly targeting its former audience…
NEW: BBC bosses will make push for government to take back costs of the World Service, amid an “aggressive” Russian state disinformation drive
Now “undeniable” case for using world service to push western values, they say. State media moves in when WS moves out.
All part of charter renewal chat:
Now “undeniable” case for using world service to push western values, they say. State media moves in when WS moves out.
All part of charter renewal chat:
World Service must be fully state-funded to counter disinformation, say BBC bosses
Ministers must cover full costs of championing western values abroad, senior BBC figures to argue
www.theguardian.com
March 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
There are very real examples of what happens when the World Service has retreated.
In Lebanon, when its Arabic radio service left, the Russian state-backed Sputnik radio moved in and on to its frequency - directly targeting its former audience…
In Lebanon, when its Arabic radio service left, the Russian state-backed Sputnik radio moved in and on to its frequency - directly targeting its former audience…
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COMMENTARY: “You don’t have the cards,” Donald Trump taunted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Arguably, though, the US president is the one snatching away any cards Ukraine did possess.
Arguably, though, the US president is the one snatching away any cards Ukraine did possess.
Trump says Ukraine doesn’t hold any cards — he’s the one snatching them
The U.S. president has single-handedly pushed Kyiv into its most perilous time since Russia’s all-out invasion began.
ow.ly
March 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM
COMMENTARY: “You don’t have the cards,” Donald Trump taunted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Arguably, though, the US president is the one snatching away any cards Ukraine did possess.
Arguably, though, the US president is the one snatching away any cards Ukraine did possess.
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Russia is the aggressor and war criminal.
#Ukraine is the victim of the aggression.
Russia started the war.
Ukraine is defending.
I think we need the magic of multiple repetitions of the facts.
#Ukraine is the victim of the aggression.
Russia started the war.
Ukraine is defending.
I think we need the magic of multiple repetitions of the facts.
March 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Russia is the aggressor and war criminal.
#Ukraine is the victim of the aggression.
Russia started the war.
Ukraine is defending.
I think we need the magic of multiple repetitions of the facts.
#Ukraine is the victim of the aggression.
Russia started the war.
Ukraine is defending.
I think we need the magic of multiple repetitions of the facts.
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Trump has dropped or halted more than 1 in 5 investigations and enforcement actions against corporate lawbreakers.
At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural.
It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals.
At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural.
It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals.
March 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Trump has dropped or halted more than 1 in 5 investigations and enforcement actions against corporate lawbreakers.
At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural.
It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals.
At least 34 of those companies — including Tesla, Amazon, and Wells Fargo — gave over $34M to Trump's inaugural.
It's a new Golden Age for corporate criminals.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
Tax the super rich to stop cuts to public services
Across the UK, living standards are falling and millions live in poverty, while the cost of living crisis has made affording the basics difficult. Public services we all rely on - our hospitals, schoo...
you.38degrees.org.uk
March 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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This is SO GOOD
Trump aides will be busy ensuring he doesn’t see this bang on sketch
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CUpO...
Trump aides will be busy ensuring he doesn’t see this bang on sketch
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CUpO...
Elon Musk Cold Open - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live
m.youtube.com
March 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
This is SO GOOD
Trump aides will be busy ensuring he doesn’t see this bang on sketch
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CUpO...
Trump aides will be busy ensuring he doesn’t see this bang on sketch
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CUpO...
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There were signs reading “Trump Vance betraying all that America stands for,” “JD Vance Zelenskyy is 10x the man you are,” “Have you no shame? Support Ukraine” and “Where’s your decency?” “Spineless fascists can’t ski,” “Warning thin ice” and “This is the coup’s last run.”
March 2, 2025 at 10:19 AM
There were signs reading “Trump Vance betraying all that America stands for,” “JD Vance Zelenskyy is 10x the man you are,” “Have you no shame? Support Ukraine” and “Where’s your decency?” “Spineless fascists can’t ski,” “Warning thin ice” and “This is the coup’s last run.”
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For St David’s Day we present our latest Channel 4 News/BBC News long-distance musical collaboration. Ciaran Jenkins (cello) is in Glasgow and I’m in Moscow (on the piano). Together we play Myfanwy. @c4ciaran.bsky.social
Myfanwy - 'The greatest love song ever written" - cello and piano
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
March 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
For St David’s Day we present our latest Channel 4 News/BBC News long-distance musical collaboration. Ciaran Jenkins (cello) is in Glasgow and I’m in Moscow (on the piano). Together we play Myfanwy. @c4ciaran.bsky.social
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The Ukrainian government has a list of places where you can donate to the war effort here. I personally just donated $100: war.ukraine.ua/donate/
Slava Ukraini.
Slava Ukraini.
Donate to Ukraine’s defenders
The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to open a special fundraising account to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
war.ukraine.ua
February 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The Ukrainian government has a list of places where you can donate to the war effort here. I personally just donated $100: war.ukraine.ua/donate/
Slava Ukraini.
Slava Ukraini.
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🚨NEW: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning to fire Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff C.Q. Brown, a 4-Star General and 41-year veteran of the Air Force who flew over 130 hours in combat as a fighter pilot.
REPOST if you stand with General C.Q. Brown against Hegseth!
REPOST if you stand with General C.Q. Brown against Hegseth!
February 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
🚨NEW: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning to fire Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff C.Q. Brown, a 4-Star General and 41-year veteran of the Air Force who flew over 130 hours in combat as a fighter pilot.
REPOST if you stand with General C.Q. Brown against Hegseth!
REPOST if you stand with General C.Q. Brown against Hegseth!
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A US president abusing state power to pressure a sovereign democracy to lift travel restrictions on two people facing rape and human tracking charges - simply because they're political supporters.
The White House is fast becoming the global epicentre of moral corruption.
www.ft.com/content/3f95...
The White House is fast becoming the global epicentre of moral corruption.
www.ft.com/content/3f95...
Trump administration pressures Romania to lift restrictions on Andrew Tate
Tristan and Andrew Tate have been charged with sexual misconduct, organised crime and money laundering
www.ft.com
February 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A US president abusing state power to pressure a sovereign democracy to lift travel restrictions on two people facing rape and human tracking charges - simply because they're political supporters.
The White House is fast becoming the global epicentre of moral corruption.
www.ft.com/content/3f95...
The White House is fast becoming the global epicentre of moral corruption.
www.ft.com/content/3f95...
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Escalation management was ineffective. Continuing that approach would lead to Ukraine bleeding out. New challenges bring new opportunities, & now it's fully in Europe's hands to decide what comes next: lasting peace or a large-scale continental war.
Don't be afraid of russian defeat.
Don't be afraid of russian defeat.
February 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Escalation management was ineffective. Continuing that approach would lead to Ukraine bleeding out. New challenges bring new opportunities, & now it's fully in Europe's hands to decide what comes next: lasting peace or a large-scale continental war.
Don't be afraid of russian defeat.
Don't be afraid of russian defeat.
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The irony of the richest man in the world almost single-handedly destroying an agency designed to help the world’s poor, so that the U.S. federal budget has more room for another giant tax cut for the richest man in the world and his pals, should not be lost on anyone. [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
February 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The irony of the richest man in the world almost single-handedly destroying an agency designed to help the world’s poor, so that the U.S. federal budget has more room for another giant tax cut for the richest man in the world and his pals, should not be lost on anyone. [Cartoon by Mike Luckovich]
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But I’ll go farther—by way of putting my hat on as an attorney. When Trump demanded 50% of Ukraine’s minerals and a huge percentage of its oil and gas, he _inserted the US into the negotiation as a Russian ally_. No honest broker gets a cut of the spoils of a war crime! How does the EU not see this?
February 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
But I’ll go farther—by way of putting my hat on as an attorney. When Trump demanded 50% of Ukraine’s minerals and a huge percentage of its oil and gas, he _inserted the US into the negotiation as a Russian ally_. No honest broker gets a cut of the spoils of a war crime! How does the EU not see this?