Michael Thompson
@hardyprods.bsky.social
Retired civil engineer and film maker living in South Manchester, UK.
Some one asked for a photo of our dog serving at the bakery of a well known British store. ChatGPT obliged rather well, I think.
July 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Some one asked for a photo of our dog serving at the bakery of a well known British store. ChatGPT obliged rather well, I think.
We have a contender for Pope, the very best possible of the best. She knows right from wrong and behaves impeccably, honest to the core!
May 4, 2025 at 1:08 PM
We have a contender for Pope, the very best possible of the best. She knows right from wrong and behaves impeccably, honest to the core!
From ITVX, and if Trump said this, then it is pure Putin speak. What better than to have one of your agents (POTUS in this case) explain why Russia has failed to take Ukraine. Perhaps Ukraine's considerable strength and determination not to be taken by the Russians has something to do with it?
April 25, 2025 at 6:12 AM
From ITVX, and if Trump said this, then it is pure Putin speak. What better than to have one of your agents (POTUS in this case) explain why Russia has failed to take Ukraine. Perhaps Ukraine's considerable strength and determination not to be taken by the Russians has something to do with it?
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We need to prioritise the EU…
…and the rest of the world.
Dump Trump.
…and the rest of the world.
Dump Trump.
April 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We need to prioritise the EU…
…and the rest of the world.
Dump Trump.
…and the rest of the world.
Dump Trump.
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Elbows up, Canada.
March 22, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Elbows up, Canada.
Spring has arrived in Chorlton, South Manchester - photo taken from dashcam footage yesterday
March 20, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Spring has arrived in Chorlton, South Manchester - photo taken from dashcam footage yesterday
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A conservative French news magazine brightening up the Paris news stands … hard to overstate the damage Trump is doing to his and USA’s reputation among allies (sic)
March 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
A conservative French news magazine brightening up the Paris news stands … hard to overstate the damage Trump is doing to his and USA’s reputation among allies (sic)
Putin’s plans with his stooge in Washington seem to be going well. Divide and conquer? The divisions seem to be falling into place.
March 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Putin’s plans with his stooge in Washington seem to be going well. Divide and conquer? The divisions seem to be falling into place.
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This has to be the most dishonest reporting of an opinion poll I've ever seen
The survey actually found that over two thirds of voters *do not* think Starmer will be out of No 10 within a year.
The survey actually found that over two thirds of voters *do not* think Starmer will be out of No 10 within a year.
January 5, 2025 at 6:17 AM
This has to be the most dishonest reporting of an opinion poll I've ever seen
The survey actually found that over two thirds of voters *do not* think Starmer will be out of No 10 within a year.
The survey actually found that over two thirds of voters *do not* think Starmer will be out of No 10 within a year.
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“All donations that originate from abroad, no matter who is the final donor, should be banned. Only UK citizens should be allowed to donate to British political organisations. This would, by necessity mean no donations from private companies; PLCs, LTDs, whatever.”
Fight back against fascism: how big money is threatening democracy
Fascism thrives when democracy falters. From funding Reform to vigilance, here’s how we protect our future
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 15, 2024 at 7:00 AM
“All donations that originate from abroad, no matter who is the final donor, should be banned. Only UK citizens should be allowed to donate to British political organisations. This would, by necessity mean no donations from private companies; PLCs, LTDs, whatever.”
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“Tesla has been named the "deadliest" car brand after an analysis of vehicle fatality rates determined the brand had the highest number of fatal crashes per mile.”
Tesla Named 'Deadliest Car Brand in America' in Bombshell Car Safety Study
Tesla has been named the "deadliest" car brand after an analysis of vehicle fatality rates determined the brand to have the most fatal crashes per mile.
www.latintimes.com
December 6, 2024 at 10:56 AM
“Tesla has been named the "deadliest" car brand after an analysis of vehicle fatality rates determined the brand had the highest number of fatal crashes per mile.”
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🔴 For the full story of the sale of Brompton Road to the indicted oligarch, Dmytro Firtash. Read on…
This was subject to a substantial legal challenge by Firtash’s lawyers four years ago, but remains unchanged
bylinetimes.com/2020/02/25/u...
This was subject to a substantial legal challenge by Firtash’s lawyers four years ago, but remains unchanged
bylinetimes.com/2020/02/25/u...
Underground Russian Influence: Johnson and the Ghost Station
Turlough Conway on how a new legal case against Boris Johnson raises more questions about money laundered in London and Conservative connections to Russia.
bylinetimes.com
November 22, 2024 at 6:01 AM
🔴 For the full story of the sale of Brompton Road to the indicted oligarch, Dmytro Firtash. Read on…
This was subject to a substantial legal challenge by Firtash’s lawyers four years ago, but remains unchanged
bylinetimes.com/2020/02/25/u...
This was subject to a substantial legal challenge by Firtash’s lawyers four years ago, but remains unchanged
bylinetimes.com/2020/02/25/u...
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Repost if you agree.
November 9, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Repost if you agree.
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Meanwhile in the other place..
November 21, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Meanwhile in the other place..
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A £195,000 bonus awarded to the boss of Thames Water should not be paid for by customers, regulator Ofwat is expected to say on Thursday
Damn right
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Damn right
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ofwat rules out customers paying £195,000 Thames Water boss bonus
The regulator uses new powers to prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 7:03 AM
A £195,000 bonus awarded to the boss of Thames Water should not be paid for by customers, regulator Ofwat is expected to say on Thursday
Damn right
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Damn right
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
There is nothing like a ball mad Border Collie on Scarborough beach. Paradise for her and not bad for her human!
November 18, 2024 at 9:02 PM
There is nothing like a ball mad Border Collie on Scarborough beach. Paradise for her and not bad for her human!
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“He’s behaving as if he’s a co-president and making sure everyone knows it,” one of two people told NBC
This won’t end well
newrepublic.com/post/188501/...
This won’t end well
newrepublic.com/post/188501/...
November 18, 2024 at 6:31 AM
“He’s behaving as if he’s a co-president and making sure everyone knows it,” one of two people told NBC
This won’t end well
newrepublic.com/post/188501/...
This won’t end well
newrepublic.com/post/188501/...
I am new to Bluesky, retired for quite a while, a civil engineer and film maker and a lover of Border Collies. This is Jessie who took us in when she was 4, now 9 years old and wonderful company!
November 14, 2024 at 7:27 AM
I am new to Bluesky, retired for quite a while, a civil engineer and film maker and a lover of Border Collies. This is Jessie who took us in when she was 4, now 9 years old and wonderful company!