Steve Hardwick
@harstf.bsky.social
Still angry about Brexit and particularly the post-2016 Tories. Labour not obviously better than meh. Rejoin. Social housing. Fuel duty. Equality. Stop the triple lock. Tax meat according to its CO2.
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📞🇺🇸 "I can end the war with one phone call to Putin", — Trump
March 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
📞🇺🇸 "I can end the war with one phone call to Putin", — Trump
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See how this works?
March 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
See how this works?
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Testing Elon Musk's theory that the UK doesn't have free speech. Hope this helps babe x
March 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Testing Elon Musk's theory that the UK doesn't have free speech. Hope this helps babe x
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“Will the Prime Minister remind the US government the UK was there following the 9/11 attacks and for the intervention in Iraq, and that they might remember our long standing friendship?
"J.D. Vance should have a lot more respect for those who lost their lives." @richardfoordld.bsky.social
"J.D. Vance should have a lot more respect for those who lost their lives." @richardfoordld.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
“Will the Prime Minister remind the US government the UK was there following the 9/11 attacks and for the intervention in Iraq, and that they might remember our long standing friendship?
"J.D. Vance should have a lot more respect for those who lost their lives." @richardfoordld.bsky.social
"J.D. Vance should have a lot more respect for those who lost their lives." @richardfoordld.bsky.social
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Some scattered thoughts after the most shocking and horrible moment of US diplomacy most of us have ever seen. Not even sure what the point of writing anything about this is, but here goes. 1/
February 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Some scattered thoughts after the most shocking and horrible moment of US diplomacy most of us have ever seen. Not even sure what the point of writing anything about this is, but here goes. 1/
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It’s obscene. Utterly venal, shameless and plain ugly.
And, despite multiple corrections he STILL claims Europe’s aide as his own.
I really do think the State Visit should be cancelled.
Such corruption of the truth should be met with very tough rejection.
And, despite multiple corrections he STILL claims Europe’s aide as his own.
I really do think the State Visit should be cancelled.
Such corruption of the truth should be met with very tough rejection.
March 1, 2025 at 7:56 AM
It’s obscene. Utterly venal, shameless and plain ugly.
And, despite multiple corrections he STILL claims Europe’s aide as his own.
I really do think the State Visit should be cancelled.
Such corruption of the truth should be met with very tough rejection.
And, despite multiple corrections he STILL claims Europe’s aide as his own.
I really do think the State Visit should be cancelled.
Such corruption of the truth should be met with very tough rejection.
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I can’t get over the sheer ugliness of a president of 🇺🇸 punching down in public on the President of 🇺🇦 , who epitomises valour & leadership, accusing the victim of a war of aggression of starting WW3 and not being sufficiently grateful.
Trump is such white trash he said “this will make great TV”
Trump is such white trash he said “this will make great TV”
March 1, 2025 at 7:56 AM
I can’t get over the sheer ugliness of a president of 🇺🇸 punching down in public on the President of 🇺🇦 , who epitomises valour & leadership, accusing the victim of a war of aggression of starting WW3 and not being sufficiently grateful.
Trump is such white trash he said “this will make great TV”
Trump is such white trash he said “this will make great TV”
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Vance knew what he was doing. The aim was to provoke. They succeeded. Likelihood of a ceasefire was already in the balance because Putin won't agree to one. Now they can blame the weaker party, which is what they want. Blame Ukraine and possibly Europe for the failure. Dark times
March 1, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Vance knew what he was doing. The aim was to provoke. They succeeded. Likelihood of a ceasefire was already in the balance because Putin won't agree to one. Now they can blame the weaker party, which is what they want. Blame Ukraine and possibly Europe for the failure. Dark times
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Reports are clear that more North Korean troops are on their way to fight for Russia and dictatorship. It makes today the perfect day for Europeans to say they are preparing their own forces to support Ukraine and freedom. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/w...
North Korea Is Sending More Troops to Russia, South Korea’s Spy Agency Says
The fresh deployment comes after North Korea suffered heavy casualties on the front lines in Russia’s war against Ukraine, the South’s spy agency says.
www.nytimes.com
March 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Reports are clear that more North Korean troops are on their way to fight for Russia and dictatorship. It makes today the perfect day for Europeans to say they are preparing their own forces to support Ukraine and freedom. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/w...
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Remember: the televised punishment & humiliation meted out to Zelensky just now could be done to any NATO ally facing similar aggression. The sense of sneering hostility & contempt by Trump & Vance isn’t specific to Ukraine.
February 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Remember: the televised punishment & humiliation meted out to Zelensky just now could be done to any NATO ally facing similar aggression. The sense of sneering hostility & contempt by Trump & Vance isn’t specific to Ukraine.
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No. You don't let him throw custard pies at you. That's enabling bullies. It never works, not in playgrounds, not in international diplomacy, not in defending democracies from dictators like Putin.
March 1, 2025 at 7:50 AM
No. You don't let him throw custard pies at you. That's enabling bullies. It never works, not in playgrounds, not in international diplomacy, not in defending democracies from dictators like Putin.
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Zelenskyy *cannot* agree to the lies from Vance.
He CANNOT say that his soldiers are "fleeing the battlefield".
He cannot simply become a propagandist for Putin.
This trap was always going to happen. The U.S. is aligned with russia (no lies can hide this fact now)
He CANNOT say that his soldiers are "fleeing the battlefield".
He cannot simply become a propagandist for Putin.
This trap was always going to happen. The U.S. is aligned with russia (no lies can hide this fact now)
March 1, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Zelenskyy *cannot* agree to the lies from Vance.
He CANNOT say that his soldiers are "fleeing the battlefield".
He cannot simply become a propagandist for Putin.
This trap was always going to happen. The U.S. is aligned with russia (no lies can hide this fact now)
He CANNOT say that his soldiers are "fleeing the battlefield".
He cannot simply become a propagandist for Putin.
This trap was always going to happen. The U.S. is aligned with russia (no lies can hide this fact now)
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In short, a war can end when ceasefire terms become acceptable to both parties. What Putin is ready to accept are terms of a capitulation, not a ceasefire. Trump has made those his terms except he thinks it’s different because of the minerals deal. /4
March 1, 2025 at 8:08 AM
In short, a war can end when ceasefire terms become acceptable to both parties. What Putin is ready to accept are terms of a capitulation, not a ceasefire. Trump has made those his terms except he thinks it’s different because of the minerals deal. /4
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That is unacceptable for Z because at the core he doesn’t think a Trump deal would fare better than previous deal. And that comparison already is unacceptable to Trump and Vance /3
March 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
That is unacceptable for Z because at the core he doesn’t think a Trump deal would fare better than previous deal. And that comparison already is unacceptable to Trump and Vance /3
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Here‘s the problem with the diplomat‘s statement: you let someone insult you and your country to get (a bit) of what you want. But if one thing was clear during the meeting /1
“I just don’t understand how Zelensky walked into the trap,” said the diplomat, noting Zelensky’s long-winded remarks that triggered the argument. “Your life literally depends on this man. If he starts throwing custard pies at you, you let him.” www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Contentious Trump-Zelensky meeting threatens U.S. support for Ukraine
The Ukrainian leader came to Washington to prevent Trump from abandoning Kyiv in favor of Moscow three years into Russia’s war on his country but was met with vocal anger from the American president.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 1, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Here‘s the problem with the diplomat‘s statement: you let someone insult you and your country to get (a bit) of what you want. But if one thing was clear during the meeting /1
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On 15 March 1939 Hitler and his deputy summoned the Czech President to Hitler’s residence in Berlin and then bullied him to submitting to a German invasion of his country.
They drove him to the point of physical collapse, threatening him until he eventually signed his country’s death warrant.
They drove him to the point of physical collapse, threatening him until he eventually signed his country’s death warrant.
February 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
On 15 March 1939 Hitler and his deputy summoned the Czech President to Hitler’s residence in Berlin and then bullied him to submitting to a German invasion of his country.
They drove him to the point of physical collapse, threatening him until he eventually signed his country’s death warrant.
They drove him to the point of physical collapse, threatening him until he eventually signed his country’s death warrant.
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This is the problem in the US that has enabled the extreme polarisation and Trump’s power. Once a society does not agree on a shared reality and the principles of the system anymore, its game over.
European countries must be really careful not to lose the shared reality too
European countries must be really careful not to lose the shared reality too
We’re living through a fundamental shift in how discourse is created. Institutions once shaped a shared reality through discourse - imperfectly, but with structure. Now, that reality has splintered. In its place, engagement-driven ecosystems amplify whatever resonates, truth optional.
March 1, 2025 at 8:04 AM
This is the problem in the US that has enabled the extreme polarisation and Trump’s power. Once a society does not agree on a shared reality and the principles of the system anymore, its game over.
European countries must be really careful not to lose the shared reality too
European countries must be really careful not to lose the shared reality too
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March 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Rare Russian equipment destroyed in the Kursk region. bsky.app/profile/noel...
Ukraine's 8th SSO regiment, in cooperation with a unit of the 140th Special Purpose Center, identified an R-330Zh "Zhitel" EW station and an Msta-B howitzer during reconnaissance. Both were destroyed by missile strikes, with the "Zhitel" crew eliminated on the spot.
February 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Rare Russian equipment destroyed in the Kursk region. bsky.app/profile/noel...
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SitRep - 12/02/25 - Trump spoke with Putin and Zelensky
An overview of the daily events in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Trump spoke with both Putin and Zelensky, and US and Ukraine are intended to sign an agreement on natural resources.
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An overview of the daily events in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Trump spoke with both Putin and Zelensky, and US and Ukraine are intended to sign an agreement on natural resources.
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February 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
SitRep - 12/02/25 - Trump spoke with Putin and Zelensky
An overview of the daily events in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Trump spoke with both Putin and Zelensky, and US and Ukraine are intended to sign an agreement on natural resources.
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An overview of the daily events in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Trump spoke with both Putin and Zelensky, and US and Ukraine are intended to sign an agreement on natural resources.
REPOST=appreciated
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🇪🇺🇺🇦 WEIMAR+ nations (France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain, UK & EU) reaffirm support for Ukraine’s sovereignty & security. They commit to aiding Ukraine until a just, lasting peace is reached—one that protects both Ukraine & Europe. Ukraine must negotiate from a position of strength.
February 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
🇪🇺🇺🇦 WEIMAR+ nations (France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain, UK & EU) reaffirm support for Ukraine’s sovereignty & security. They commit to aiding Ukraine until a just, lasting peace is reached—one that protects both Ukraine & Europe. Ukraine must negotiate from a position of strength.
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Thinking of those UK Tories who rightly supported Ukraine - but who also foolishly supported this buffoon, who blames Ukraine for being invaded
REPORTER: Do you view Ukraine as an equal member of this peace process?
TRUMP: Ummmm ... it's an interesting question. I think they have to make peace. That was not a good war to go into.
TRUMP: Ummmm ... it's an interesting question. I think they have to make peace. That was not a good war to go into.
February 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Thinking of those UK Tories who rightly supported Ukraine - but who also foolishly supported this buffoon, who blames Ukraine for being invaded
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🇺🇦🇫🇷🇬🇧🇪🇸🇮🇹🇵🇱🇩🇪🇪🇺
The foreign ministers of Ukraine, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, and the EU have made a statement of readiness to strengthen assistance to Ukraine. They demand Europe's participation in future negotiations to end the Russia's war against Ukraine.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, and the EU have made a statement of readiness to strengthen assistance to Ukraine. They demand Europe's participation in future negotiations to end the Russia's war against Ukraine.
February 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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The foreign ministers of Ukraine, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, and the EU have made a statement of readiness to strengthen assistance to Ukraine. They demand Europe's participation in future negotiations to end the Russia's war against Ukraine.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Poland, Germany, and the EU have made a statement of readiness to strengthen assistance to Ukraine. They demand Europe's participation in future negotiations to end the Russia's war against Ukraine.