Anton Karidian
@kandidanreal.bsky.social
Teacher of MATHS, neophyte of HOCKEY, advanced beginner of GUITAR, runner of JOGS
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Quite a lot can be explained by the plain fact that our leaders and their hangers on are *enraged* that they can’t send people to prison for doing things that aren’t illegal, and they see this as a very serious problem that needs to be resolved, urgently.
December 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Quite a lot can be explained by the plain fact that our leaders and their hangers on are *enraged* that they can’t send people to prison for doing things that aren’t illegal, and they see this as a very serious problem that needs to be resolved, urgently.
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Might be a day late, but this just came up. The 'Classic' Steeleye line-up from the late 70s. Maddie's voice just gives me the chills, in a good way.
Also, the first UK Singles Chart hit fully in Latin.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEPm...
Also, the first UK Singles Chart hit fully in Latin.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEPm...
Gaudete - Steeleye Span - LIVE 1974!
YouTube video by SpanFan
www.youtube.com
December 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Might be a day late, but this just came up. The 'Classic' Steeleye line-up from the late 70s. Maddie's voice just gives me the chills, in a good way.
Also, the first UK Singles Chart hit fully in Latin.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEPm...
Also, the first UK Singles Chart hit fully in Latin.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEPm...
We said goodbye to my late father-in-law's ashes today, 14 years on, committed to the sea.
A county-level detective chief inspector for traffic police, he loved his grandkids.
I don't think anyone minded that we hopped a barrier to the end of the outflow pier.
A county-level detective chief inspector for traffic police, he loved his grandkids.
I don't think anyone minded that we hopped a barrier to the end of the outflow pier.
December 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
We said goodbye to my late father-in-law's ashes today, 14 years on, committed to the sea.
A county-level detective chief inspector for traffic police, he loved his grandkids.
I don't think anyone minded that we hopped a barrier to the end of the outflow pier.
A county-level detective chief inspector for traffic police, he loved his grandkids.
I don't think anyone minded that we hopped a barrier to the end of the outflow pier.
Apollo 13 is on and that's it, we're watching that!
We lost Jim Lovell this year. I read his book that the film is based on - so much more detailed than the film, but this captures the spirit of the endeavour.
We are made for big things, to dream big dreams.
We lost Jim Lovell this year. I read his book that the film is based on - so much more detailed than the film, but this captures the spirit of the endeavour.
We are made for big things, to dream big dreams.
December 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Apollo 13 is on and that's it, we're watching that!
We lost Jim Lovell this year. I read his book that the film is based on - so much more detailed than the film, but this captures the spirit of the endeavour.
We are made for big things, to dream big dreams.
We lost Jim Lovell this year. I read his book that the film is based on - so much more detailed than the film, but this captures the spirit of the endeavour.
We are made for big things, to dream big dreams.
Boxing Day fry-up brunch success.
The people need their fat and grease.
The people need their fat and grease.
December 26, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Boxing Day fry-up brunch success.
The people need their fat and grease.
The people need their fat and grease.
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Oh my. People are *actually* using AI to check tide times… 😬
Planning a festive swim? Warning not to rely on AI for advice on tides www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Planning a festive swim? Warning not to rely on AI for advice on tides www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Warning about using AI for festive swim tide time advice
The Coastguard warns about AI after two people are stranded after being given the wrong tide times.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Oh my. People are *actually* using AI to check tide times… 😬
Planning a festive swim? Warning not to rely on AI for advice on tides www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Planning a festive swim? Warning not to rely on AI for advice on tides www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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What should the peace talks with russia actually be negotiating about? I'll start: the size of the DMZ inside russia.
December 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
What should the peace talks with russia actually be negotiating about? I'll start: the size of the DMZ inside russia.
Family dramas communicate unmet needs. So I'm told.
Usually the unmet need is cutting off the alcohol.
Happy Boxing Day Sheepish Fry-Up Apologies for Lasting Wounds to you all
Usually the unmet need is cutting off the alcohol.
Happy Boxing Day Sheepish Fry-Up Apologies for Lasting Wounds to you all
December 26, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Family dramas communicate unmet needs. So I'm told.
Usually the unmet need is cutting off the alcohol.
Happy Boxing Day Sheepish Fry-Up Apologies for Lasting Wounds to you all
Usually the unmet need is cutting off the alcohol.
Happy Boxing Day Sheepish Fry-Up Apologies for Lasting Wounds to you all
Brain wiring: It took a while to wind down from cooking yesterday. But I was aware of it and understood why, finally.
I accepted plaudits from others without being overly self-critical. I was OK with minor timeline adjustments. I accepted help when it was offered and needed.
Excellent Xmas meal.
I accepted plaudits from others without being overly self-critical. I was OK with minor timeline adjustments. I accepted help when it was offered and needed.
Excellent Xmas meal.
December 26, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Brain wiring: It took a while to wind down from cooking yesterday. But I was aware of it and understood why, finally.
I accepted plaudits from others without being overly self-critical. I was OK with minor timeline adjustments. I accepted help when it was offered and needed.
Excellent Xmas meal.
I accepted plaudits from others without being overly self-critical. I was OK with minor timeline adjustments. I accepted help when it was offered and needed.
Excellent Xmas meal.
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Funny how the fake genocide meant to spread Islamophobia, demonize and break Africa, and deflect from Gaza gets air strikes, while the actual one in Sudan is being actively ignored.
December 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Funny how the fake genocide meant to spread Islamophobia, demonize and break Africa, and deflect from Gaza gets air strikes, while the actual one in Sudan is being actively ignored.
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Reminder: I am from the US, which specifically passed a law to protect against UK defamation judgements, which this crowd of raging bigots abuse horribly thanks to funding from the money Head Bigot JK Rowling earns from Harry Potter franchise revenue to file bullshit lawsuits as financial terrorism
December 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Reminder: I am from the US, which specifically passed a law to protect against UK defamation judgements, which this crowd of raging bigots abuse horribly thanks to funding from the money Head Bigot JK Rowling earns from Harry Potter franchise revenue to file bullshit lawsuits as financial terrorism
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The lessons to take from this:
1) If you're in the US, leverage that legal protection to say these things for your UK friends who can't!
2) Stop fucking giving Head Bigot JK Rowling money to finance legal terrorism against people who identify raging bigots as raging bigots.
1) If you're in the US, leverage that legal protection to say these things for your UK friends who can't!
2) Stop fucking giving Head Bigot JK Rowling money to finance legal terrorism against people who identify raging bigots as raging bigots.
December 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The lessons to take from this:
1) If you're in the US, leverage that legal protection to say these things for your UK friends who can't!
2) Stop fucking giving Head Bigot JK Rowling money to finance legal terrorism against people who identify raging bigots as raging bigots.
1) If you're in the US, leverage that legal protection to say these things for your UK friends who can't!
2) Stop fucking giving Head Bigot JK Rowling money to finance legal terrorism against people who identify raging bigots as raging bigots.
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This is because for every dollar you spend on Harry Potter media or merchandise, a large portion of it goes to Head Bigot JK Rowling, who specifically uses that money to finance her fellow raging bigots threatening ruinous lawsuits against UK people who point out their raging bigotry.
December 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This is because for every dollar you spend on Harry Potter media or merchandise, a large portion of it goes to Head Bigot JK Rowling, who specifically uses that money to finance her fellow raging bigots threatening ruinous lawsuits against UK people who point out their raging bigotry.
Today's farts: liberating
December 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Today's farts: liberating
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We Wish You Baby,
A Merry It's Cold
Christmas Outside
🤝
not going until
you get some
A Merry It's Cold
Christmas Outside
🤝
not going until
you get some
December 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
We Wish You Baby,
A Merry It's Cold
Christmas Outside
🤝
not going until
you get some
A Merry It's Cold
Christmas Outside
🤝
not going until
you get some
Has the police department ever turned a profit? Asking for a Republican against socialism
December 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Has the police department ever turned a profit? Asking for a Republican against socialism
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Millions of documents so far, and not a single trans person or drag performer in the Epstein Files hurting children... seems to be 100% wealthy cis white folks.
Imagine that.
Imagine that.
December 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Millions of documents so far, and not a single trans person or drag performer in the Epstein Files hurting children... seems to be 100% wealthy cis white folks.
Imagine that.
Imagine that.
Survived the meal. Made beef (nailed medium rare!), gravy, Yorkshire puddings. Wife made amazing veg pie.
Our vegetarian house is really lacking for steak knives. I sense we will be gifted such soon ...
Our vegetarian house is really lacking for steak knives. I sense we will be gifted such soon ...
December 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Survived the meal. Made beef (nailed medium rare!), gravy, Yorkshire puddings. Wife made amazing veg pie.
Our vegetarian house is really lacking for steak knives. I sense we will be gifted such soon ...
Our vegetarian house is really lacking for steak knives. I sense we will be gifted such soon ...
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Apropos the great Christmas film Die Hard ... TIL Bonnie Bedelia is Kieran and Macaulay Culkin's aunt
December 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Apropos the great Christmas film Die Hard ... TIL Bonnie Bedelia is Kieran and Macaulay Culkin's aunt
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We condemn the scandalous US visa ban on former EU Commisioner Breton and digital activists. Protecting democracy isn’t censorship. ✋🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
December 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We condemn the scandalous US visa ban on former EU Commisioner Breton and digital activists. Protecting democracy isn’t censorship. ✋🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
Disinformation isn’t free speech. Europe won’t take lessons from those undermining democracy and free speech.
Here in Europe we set our own laws. 🇪🇺✊🏼
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"You there, boy! [slurpy inhale sound] What day is it?"
December 25, 2025 at 6:04 AM
"You there, boy! [slurpy inhale sound] What day is it?"
Dish out those presents already, people: we're on the clock
December 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Dish out those presents already, people: we're on the clock
And Tiny Tim, who would not die:
All who dare to cross his course
Are swallowed by a fearsome force
Through the void
To be destroyed
Or is there something more
Atomized
At the core
Or through the astral door
To soar ...
All who dare to cross his course
Are swallowed by a fearsome force
Through the void
To be destroyed
Or is there something more
Atomized
At the core
Or through the astral door
To soar ...
And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, has esprit up to here and is preparing to carry out his third mission of the night. He is zeroing in on his home base, CosaNostra Pizza #3569, cranking up the left lane of CSV-5 at a hundred and twenty kilometers. His car is an invisible black lozenge, just a dark plac
And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die, entered another dimension. A dimension not only of sight and sound, but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land of imagination. Next stop, the Twilight Zone!
December 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
And Tiny Tim, who would not die:
All who dare to cross his course
Are swallowed by a fearsome force
Through the void
To be destroyed
Or is there something more
Atomized
At the core
Or through the astral door
To soar ...
All who dare to cross his course
Are swallowed by a fearsome force
Through the void
To be destroyed
Or is there something more
Atomized
At the core
Or through the astral door
To soar ...
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For anyone girding their loins for political arguments tomorrow, I recommend a moderator’s response to an @askhistorians.bsky.social post from a couple of years ago; it includes a passage about bad-faith arguments from a Sartre essay that knocked me off my feet the first time I read it.
From the AskHistorians community on Reddit
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December 25, 2025 at 7:29 AM
For anyone girding their loins for political arguments tomorrow, I recommend a moderator’s response to an @askhistorians.bsky.social post from a couple of years ago; it includes a passage about bad-faith arguments from a Sartre essay that knocked me off my feet the first time I read it.