Michael Merriman (he/him)
@hyperion4001.bsky.social
Geek, Gamer, Project Manager, Trade Union Activist, Unashamed Leftie, Liberal Christian, Proud Scot & occasional Kung-Fu Panda look-alike. All views are my own.
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An advent calendar for every month besides December, where you get a little treat each day because life is hard
December 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
An advent calendar for every month besides December, where you get a little treat each day because life is hard
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Abolish the House of Lords, RT if you want it gone.
Tear it down.
Tear it down.
December 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Abolish the House of Lords, RT if you want it gone.
Tear it down.
Tear it down.
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… were they still in the Mar A Lago bathroom?
December 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
… were they still in the Mar A Lago bathroom?
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they didn't need AI to make Silksong, it just needed some deeply insane guys to have a blank check for living expenses until their next thing was done, I think we should try doing more of that instead
December 22, 2025 at 12:29 AM
they didn't need AI to make Silksong, it just needed some deeply insane guys to have a blank check for living expenses until their next thing was done, I think we should try doing more of that instead
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UCKG pastor’s exorcism in London resulted in child’s death and jailing of 4 guardians.
They backed Bolsonaro in Brazil.
They are anti LGBT+
Don’t give them money!
They backed Bolsonaro in Brazil.
They are anti LGBT+
Don’t give them money!
Your usual reminder that the UCKG is an extraordinarily shady outfit. It is not clear what the money they collect is for or where it goes. They are collecting all over London today. Avoid.
December 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
UCKG pastor’s exorcism in London resulted in child’s death and jailing of 4 guardians.
They backed Bolsonaro in Brazil.
They are anti LGBT+
Don’t give them money!
They backed Bolsonaro in Brazil.
They are anti LGBT+
Don’t give them money!
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laughing at some would be Very Sensible type on facebook going 'but IS IT weird for drag queens to read books to children'. wait until you find out about panto mate
December 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
laughing at some would be Very Sensible type on facebook going 'but IS IT weird for drag queens to read books to children'. wait until you find out about panto mate
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It crops up every Xmas and I always post it, because I love it.
Ian Curtis at his office Xmas party.
Ian Curtis at his office Xmas party.
December 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It crops up every Xmas and I always post it, because I love it.
Ian Curtis at his office Xmas party.
Ian Curtis at his office Xmas party.
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Can confirm that sanity and sensibility has prevailed and the path is now open again.
🚶🚴♀️👨🦽 Delighted to pass on that as councillors were discussing, this afternoon, the need for the St Mark's Park walking/wheeling/cycling path to re-open, the Powderhall site manager's confirmed their intention to re-open tomorrow (w/ some asterix ie initial controlled crossing & nearer diversion).
December 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Can confirm that sanity and sensibility has prevailed and the path is now open again.
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The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
December 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.
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Day 352 of #365DaysOfSmiles
Anything you can do I can at least have a go at
Anything you can do I can at least have a go at
December 18, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Day 352 of #365DaysOfSmiles
Anything you can do I can at least have a go at
Anything you can do I can at least have a go at
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My Christmas message this year is that you can shove your AI art of any description right up your arse.
December 17, 2025 at 11:13 AM
My Christmas message this year is that you can shove your AI art of any description right up your arse.
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The Ku Klux Klan also hijacked Christianity for their fundamentalist form of Protestantism that is still alive and well here and in the US.
You know what, Robinson? Jesus would have stood on a beach handing out hot tea and warm blankets to refugees
The far-right in Britain is trying to hijack Christianity as Christmas approaches. It should offend every person of faith. Jesus spread love, not hate
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
The far-right in Britain is trying to hijack Christianity as Christmas approaches. It should offend every person of faith. Jesus spread love, not hate
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
'Christ would be on a beach giving tea and blankets to refugees'
Extremists like Tommy Robinson are trying to pervert Christianity for their own political ends, disgracing the good that Jesus represented, argues…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The Ku Klux Klan also hijacked Christianity for their fundamentalist form of Protestantism that is still alive and well here and in the US.
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You know what, Robinson? Jesus would have stood on a beach handing out hot tea and warm blankets to refugees
The far-right in Britain is trying to hijack Christianity as Christmas approaches. It should offend every person of faith. Jesus spread love, not hate
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
The far-right in Britain is trying to hijack Christianity as Christmas approaches. It should offend every person of faith. Jesus spread love, not hate
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
'Christ would be on a beach giving tea and blankets to refugees'
Extremists like Tommy Robinson are trying to pervert Christianity for their own political ends, disgracing the good that Jesus represented, argues…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
You know what, Robinson? Jesus would have stood on a beach handing out hot tea and warm blankets to refugees
The far-right in Britain is trying to hijack Christianity as Christmas approaches. It should offend every person of faith. Jesus spread love, not hate
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
The far-right in Britain is trying to hijack Christianity as Christmas approaches. It should offend every person of faith. Jesus spread love, not hate
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
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SHOUT-OUT to multi-talented International Treasure: DICK VAN DYKE! Today we celebrate his 100th year+3 days birthday.
From the day I first met him (story included below) he's been an inspiration & a source of joy to his countless fans around the globe, myself included. Thank you sir 🙏
For DVD: 🎂❤️
From the day I first met him (story included below) he's been an inspiration & a source of joy to his countless fans around the globe, myself included. Thank you sir 🙏
For DVD: 🎂❤️
December 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
SHOUT-OUT to multi-talented International Treasure: DICK VAN DYKE! Today we celebrate his 100th year+3 days birthday.
From the day I first met him (story included below) he's been an inspiration & a source of joy to his countless fans around the globe, myself included. Thank you sir 🙏
For DVD: 🎂❤️
From the day I first met him (story included below) he's been an inspiration & a source of joy to his countless fans around the globe, myself included. Thank you sir 🙏
For DVD: 🎂❤️
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Learned today that “Galápagos” comes from a Spanish word for tortoise, meaning that “Galápagos Tortoise” is,
in fact,
a tortology
in fact,
a tortology
December 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Learned today that “Galápagos” comes from a Spanish word for tortoise, meaning that “Galápagos Tortoise” is,
in fact,
a tortology
in fact,
a tortology
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Lol the crazy thing is, no, you’re not running out of good ideas. There are tons of great ideas everywhere. You’re just not willing to fund them because you’re all cowards.
December 14, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Lol the crazy thing is, no, you’re not running out of good ideas. There are tons of great ideas everywhere. You’re just not willing to fund them because you’re all cowards.
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I appreciate the “x people you follow also follow this account” feature, but I also kinda want a “x people you follow have blocked this account” feature, too, for a more comprehensive vibe check.
December 14, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I appreciate the “x people you follow also follow this account” feature, but I also kinda want a “x people you follow have blocked this account” feature, too, for a more comprehensive vibe check.
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Nothing but respect for Robin's courage and principles.
Shame on the BBC.
Shame on the BBC.
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Nothing but respect for Robin's courage and principles.
Shame on the BBC.
Shame on the BBC.
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New pic: Bannon & Epstein
🔴 Steve Bannon Offered Trump’s MAGA as Shield for Jeffrey Epstein @nafeez.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/s...
🔴 Dinner with Mr Brexit: Bannon’s European Revolution – Planned with Farage, Backed by Epstein @peterjukes.bsky.social
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🔴 Steve Bannon Offered Trump’s MAGA as Shield for Jeffrey Epstein @nafeez.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/s...
🔴 Dinner with Mr Brexit: Bannon’s European Revolution – Planned with Farage, Backed by Epstein @peterjukes.bsky.social
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December 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
New pic: Bannon & Epstein
🔴 Steve Bannon Offered Trump’s MAGA as Shield for Jeffrey Epstein @nafeez.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/s...
🔴 Dinner with Mr Brexit: Bannon’s European Revolution – Planned with Farage, Backed by Epstein @peterjukes.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
🔴 Steve Bannon Offered Trump’s MAGA as Shield for Jeffrey Epstein @nafeez.bsky.social bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/s...
🔴 Dinner with Mr Brexit: Bannon’s European Revolution – Planned with Farage, Backed by Epstein @peterjukes.bsky.social
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/19/d...
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Also, the main reasons for this union?
Return to office mandates and AI.
I hope we see more RTO pushback at this level.
It is probably one of the biggest improvements across the board for workers in decades.
Some studies showed it to be around the equivalent of a 20% pay raise to quality of life
Return to office mandates and AI.
I hope we see more RTO pushback at this level.
It is probably one of the biggest improvements across the board for workers in decades.
Some studies showed it to be around the equivalent of a 20% pay raise to quality of life
This is the way to do it.
The union is across the whole company.
This means leadership can't just fire a department, like we see with various QA groups being let go.
It's cross discipline, so true collective bargaining is possible, and 'solidarity' moves are feasible.
...
The union is across the whole company.
This means leadership can't just fire a department, like we see with various QA groups being let go.
It's cross discipline, so true collective bargaining is possible, and 'solidarity' moves are feasible.
...
id Software workers form wall-to-wall union in response to mass Xbox layoffs
December 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Also, the main reasons for this union?
Return to office mandates and AI.
I hope we see more RTO pushback at this level.
It is probably one of the biggest improvements across the board for workers in decades.
Some studies showed it to be around the equivalent of a 20% pay raise to quality of life
Return to office mandates and AI.
I hope we see more RTO pushback at this level.
It is probably one of the biggest improvements across the board for workers in decades.
Some studies showed it to be around the equivalent of a 20% pay raise to quality of life
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SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
'Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas being transported to Fossanova Abbey.'
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
Photograph by Daniel Ibanez
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
SKULL OF THOMAS AQUINAS: TAKE A LEFT NOW
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
PRIEST: No, the GPS says we have to keep going—
SKULL: I KNOW A SHORTCUT
PRIEST: Do you remember the last ti—
SKULL: FOR THOSE WITH FAITH, NO EVIDENCE IS NECESSARY; FOR THOSE WITHOUT IT, NO EVIDENCE WILL SUFFICE
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(*One of my favourite Nirvana songs)
![[TWO PINTS OF BEER are on a pub bar, one is PERONI and one is a brown Christmas-themed beer]
1
PERONI:
Hello there
CHRISTMAS BEER:
Hello Peroni
2
PERONI:
So nice to have someone new on the lineup!
And you are…?
3
CHRISTMAS BEER:
You know who I am, Peroni.
4
CHRISTMAS BEER:
I am Brown Christmas Liquid.
I come back each year.
5
CHRISTMAS BEER:
Every time with a new name, and a new horrible ingredient.
Last year I was Reindeer Stomper. This year I am... Cheeky Elf.
6
PERONI:
Oh god
You were on the bar for two months and…
CHRISTMAS BEER:
Three pints sold, aye.
7
CHRISTMAS BEER:
I’m a seasonal blend of cinnamon, ginger, cloves, orange peel, nutmeg and this year, for reasons of late-capitalist sadism, vanilla.
8
CHRISTMAS BEER:
My name is Cheeky Elf,
I taste of jam,
and I want to d*e.
9
PERONI:
Well somebody’s trying you
CHRISTMAS BEER:
Poor bastard
[A hand comes down to lift CHRISTMAS BEER to sip the pint]
10
[CHRISTMAS BEER being sipped, off-scene]
11
[CHRISTMAS BEER being sipped, off-scene]
12
[CHRISTMAS BEER gets put back on the bar ]
PERSON [who just drank CHRISTMAS BEER]:
Oh my god
CHEEKY ELF:
SEE?
[Ends]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:4m3we4apbjayclzcnhwe3pfp/bafkreihdolqp33utirnxlepybldhkayvwfgh4a7ygov4yhx2dvboi4aqjq@jpeg)
December 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
(*One of my favourite Nirvana songs)
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Scottish emigrants, bound for the Canadian prairies, 1920s.
Pic: Canadian Pacific Railway Archives
Pic: Canadian Pacific Railway Archives
December 10, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Scottish emigrants, bound for the Canadian prairies, 1920s.
Pic: Canadian Pacific Railway Archives
Pic: Canadian Pacific Railway Archives