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kempchi.bsky.social
They don’t seem to realise that we’re not really one of those flag places. Now, I don’t mind the odd flag here and there, but I do think this sudden influx of vexillology fanatics ought to respect the local culture
cupking11.bsky.social Benny Brycheiniog @cupking11.bsky.social · 28d
The people that put them up don't understand our ways - which include lots of rain throughout the year.
November 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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timothysnyder.bsky.social
It’s not that complicated, people.
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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explaintrade.com
I know the "Bombs but with LGBTQI flags on them" meme and how everyone is the same, but there really is a practical, kinetic difference between leaders trying and failing (sometimes in horrific, bloody ways) to live up to their ideals and those for whom the horror and blood are the point.
November 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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explaintrade.com
Liga.net has the Russian text of Zelenskyy's address to the nation on Trump/Witkoff's Proposal.

ChatGPT translation below, which is pretty accurate except in small places that don't really matter.

news.liga.net/politics/new...
Ukrainian men! Ukrainian women! In the life of every nation, there comes a moment when everyone needs to speak. Honestly. Calmly. Without speculation, rumours, gossip—without anything unnecessary. Just as things are. Just as I have always tried to speak with you. Right now is one of the most difficult moments in our history. The pressure on Ukraine is now among the heaviest we have ever faced. Ukraine may find itself standing before a very difficult choice. Either the loss of dignity, or the risk of losing a key partner. Either agreeing to a complicated set of 28 points, or facing an extremely hard winter—the hardest—and further risks. A life without freedom, without dignity, without justice. And believing the one who has already attacked us twice. They will expect an answer from us. But in truth, I already gave that answer on May 20, 2019, when, swearing allegiance to Ukraine, I said in particular: “I, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, elected by the will of the people as President of Ukraine, pledge with all my deeds to protect the sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, to uphold the rights and freedoms of citizens, to abide by the Constitution and laws of Ukraine, to fulfil my duties in the interests of all compatriots, and to raise Ukraine’s standing in the world.” For me, this is not just a protocol formality—it is an oath. And every day I remain faithful to every word of it. I will never betray it. The national interest of Ukraine must be taken into account. We are not making loud statements; we will continue calm work with America and all our partners. There will be a constructive search for solutions with our main partner. I will present arguments, I will persuade, I will propose alternatives—but we will not give the enemy any reason to say Ukraine does not want peace, that Ukraine is disrupting the process, that Ukraine is not ready for diplomacy. That will not happen. Ukraine will work quickly. Today, on Saturday and Sunday, throughout next week, and for as long as needed. I will work 24/7 to ensure that among all the points of the plan at least two are not overlooked—dignity and freedom for Ukrainians. Because everything else—our sovereignty, independence, land, our people—rests precisely on these foundations. And on them rests Ukraine’s future. We must and will do everything so that this results in the end of the war—and not the end of Ukraine, not the end of Europe, not the end of global peace. I have just spoken with Europeans. We count on our European friends, who clearly understand that Russia is not somewhere far away—she is right next to the EU’s borders—and that Ukraine is now the only shield separating comfortable European life from Putin’s plans. We remember: Europe stood with us. We believe: Europe will stand with us. Ukraine must not experience a déjà vu of February 24, when it felt as though we were alone. When no one could stop Russia but our heroic people, who stood as a wall before Putin’s army. And of course, we were deeply moved when the world said: Ukrainians are incredible; my God, look at them—how they fight, how they struggle; what titans they are. And this was true. Absolutely true. But Europe and the world must also understand another truth—that Ukrainians are first and foremost people, and for almost four years of full-scale invasion, we have been holding back one of the largest armies in the world. And we hold a frontline stretching several thousand kilometres. Our people endure nightly bombardments, missile attacks, ballistic strikes, and drone strikes; our people lose loved ones every day; and our people desperately want this war to end. We are strong as steel. But even the strongest metal can break. Do not forget this. Stand with Ukraine, stand with our people—and that means, stand with dignity and freedom! Dear Ukrainians! Remember the first day of the war. Most of us made a choice—the choice for Ukraine. Remember what we felt then. How was it? Dark, loud, heavy, painful; many were afraid—but the enemy did not see our backs as we fled. He saw our eyes, full of readiness to fight for what is ours. That is dignity. That is freedom. And that is, in truth, the most frightening thing for Russia—to see Ukrainian unity. Back then our unity was directed toward defending our home from the enemy. And now unity is needed just as much, so that our home has a dignified peace. I am speaking now to all Ukrainians—our citizens, our politicians—everyone. We must come together. Pull ourselves together. Stop the infighting. Stop the political games. The state must function. The parliament of a country at war must work together. The government of a country at war must work effectively. And all of us must remember—and not confuse—who exactly is today the enemy of Ukraine. I remember how on the first day of the war, various messengers came to me with various plans, points, ultimatums for ending the war. They said: either this, or nothing. Either you sign this, or you will be eliminated and someone else, an “acting president of Ukraine,” will sign it in your place. We all know how that ended. Many of those messengers became part of the exchange fund and were sent, together with their proposals and points, “home, to their native harbour.” I did not betray Ukraine then, and I felt your support behind me—every one of you. Every Ukrainian man and woman, every soldier, volunteer, medic, diplomat, journalist—our whole nation. We did not betray Ukraine then, and we will not do so now. I know for certain that in this, truly one of the hardest moments in our history, I am not alone. Ukrainians believe in their state; we are united. And in all future meetings, discussions, negotiations with partners, it will be far, far easier to secure a dignified peace for us and to convince them—knowing one hundred percent that behind me stands the people of Ukraine. Millions who possess dignity, who fight for freedom, and who have earned peace. All our fallen heroes who gave their lives for Ukraine, who are now in the heavens, have earned the right to see from above that their children and grandchildren will live in a dignified peace. And such a peace will come—dignified, effective, lasting. Dear Ukrainians! The coming week will be very difficult and filled with events. You are an adult, intelligent, conscientious people who have proved it many times. And you understand that during this time there will be much pressure—political, informational, of all kinds—aimed at weakening us, dividing us. The enemy does not sleep and will do everything to make us fail. Will we allow them to do that? We have no right to. And we will succeed. Because those who seek to destroy us do not know us well. They do not understand who we truly are, what we stand for, what we believe in, and what kind of people we are. It is no coincidence that we celebrate the Day of Dignity and Freedom as a national holiday. It speaks to who we are. To our values. We will work on the diplomatic field for our peace. And we must work united within the country for our peace—for our dignity. For our freedom. And I believe—and I know—that I am not alone. With me are our people, society, our soldiers, partners, allies, all our people. Dignified. Free. United. Happy Day of Dignity and Freedom!
November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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jamesrball.com
the nerds are gonna be so mad (it’s me i’m the nerds)
grok says elon would beat thanos in a fight, ffs
November 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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explaintrade.com
Speaking truth to power*.

* Unless that would make things awkward when I hit power up for money and favors, or when my parents and power's parents bump into eachother at the exclusive country club they're all legacy members of.
November 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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guitarmoog.bsky.social
I always like Pascal’s “All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.”

People who happen to like doing that (like me) might just not be able to understand the majority of people who really don’t.
November 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
kempchi.bsky.social
King Midas bukake
paleofuture.bsky.social Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · Nov 8
Just a little more gold and it will be perfect
Trump in the Oval Office of the White House with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The walls are decorated with tacky gold bullshit https://flic.kr/p/2rE6s9j
November 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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jonathanjarry.bsky.social
THIS 👇

If you want to *do* something with your skepticism, listen to the main segment on this episode of Skeptics with a K. @mrmmarsh.bsky.social does a brilliant job of highlighting how we can all get involved.

www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk/podcasts/ske...
Episode #439 | Skeptics with a K | Merseyside Skeptics Society
<p>In the aftermath of QED, Marsh talks about the communities skepticism and built and ways they can be used to make a difference. Meanwhile, Mike visits a water park and Marsh goes to Hadrian&#39;s W...
www.merseysideskeptics.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 1:23 AM
kempchi.bsky.social
This applies to so much about this government
iandunt.bsky.social Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · Nov 4
This all feels very uncomfortable, if you're someone who wants political parties to have honest conversations about tax . I'm hearing what I've always wanted to hear, but timed in a potentially catastrophic way.
November 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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robinince.bsky.social
A really superb bow out by @qedcon.org - so much to take away from it - for audience who asked about the #knitting, #crochet and #trans ally poems - they’ll be in the next poetry book, but here they are
NO MORE GREY RAINBOWS I may not understand you in your entirety Who does of any of us) But my inability to totally comprehend Doesn't mean the end of empathy And I find your identity easier to conceive Than the hatred you engender with your gender Always space within the papers For rumours of a trans rapist Not so much for the CIS male abuser After all "it was his right to use her Not his fault she wouldn't comply At least he's a normal guy" "Church lets little boys wear tiaras!" Such children should be beaten by their fathers Time spent best defining women Not defending People who never used to care about the condition of a jail Now obsessed with the incarceration of the improper female Better to make a Trans child hide Better death by suicide Than the offence of being beyond your imagination We shrink the world pointless hate Stand up Embrace Enlarge the possibilities of palettes in our personalities Conceive more colours And with this new lens Find rainbows in ourselves The Company of Crochet In the middle of the room She sits secure Consumed Oblivious to us all So focused on her yarn Fingers fast But also calm I ask her of the crochet And the joy it brings Intrigued by what she'll say She looks up Though hands still applied to creation "In my solitude, I can never be alone In my hands I always hold An impending friend" Never bully the woolly maker Her worry is concealed in a knitting pattern The anxiety expelled Through the clicketing of needles The comic sneers Sips his beer Thinks he'll win the floor by asking "What are you knitting for?" I wish he knew more Of how the wool Can unspool The tightness of the fear Of being here She's knitting for her mind And she's knitting for her niece Fresh born And in need of the hug of a spectrum coloured fleece From this anxiety And one shaved sheep She finds a way to that she can peep Into the world And make it just a little warmer AFTERWORD And as the comic shivers waiting for the night bus Wishing his top was a little more robust He can't see us Happy in the shelter Toasty and Roasty All wrapped up We aren't bullies We praise those who make our woollies
October 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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explaintrade.com
Devastating news for those like me who were sure Taylor could fix them.
fintwitter.bsky.social FinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · Oct 21
CNN: Hopes for Swift Trump-Putin Meeting May Be Put on Hold
October 21, 2025 at 4:03 AM
kempchi.bsky.social
For balance, I should remind you that Obama once wore a tan suit
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Oct 19
Trump posts AI video showing him literally dumping shit on America
October 19, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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dorianlynskey.bsky.social
Is the error that he’s not a terrorist?
scotnational.bsky.social The National @scotnational.bsky.social · Sep 26
BREAKING: The terrorism case against Kneecap rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh has been thrown out following a 'technical error'

September 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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capitolhunters.bsky.social
Wait til you're begging Japan for satellite data for weather forecasts. Begging India for pharmaceuticals. When your kids have to learn Chinese for engineering jobs. We had it all, and we're throwing it away. There's so much going on that science is overlooked - but it will die without your help. 3/
September 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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explaintrade.com
"Maybe if we're dismissive enough of trans rights John McCain will rise from the dead and debate us on the optimal way to structure an earned income tax credit uwu..."
September 21, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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dorianlynskey.bsky.social
Wikipedia is what the internet was meant to be and one of the few online places that hasn’t got worse. It’s a miracle
tbone.malware-virus.biz timothy faust @tbone.malware-virus.biz · Sep 21
Last year I got into Wikipedia editing a little bit and it's an insane (compliment) community — people really, really take quality, unbiased editing seriously.
sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com Dr. Samantha Hancox-Li @sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com · Sep 21
for all people mock it wikipedia is genuinely one of the wonders of the modern world
September 21, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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jamesrball.com
Chatbot interactions for the ages.
A screengrab shows "ChatGPT 5 Thinking". The user has typed "you're checking the wrong reference". The chatbot response is "stopped thinking"
September 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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dorianlynskey.bsky.social
Doomers are effectively enablers. Shut up and get out of the way
gregsargent.bsky.social Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · Sep 20
One thing that's absolutely f---ing unbearable on this site is that if you dare to point out that Trump is not actually successfully oppressing all of us on every conceivable front, that not *all* is irretrievably lost, a parade of doomers materializes to denounce you. It's counterproductive. Stop.
gregsargent.bsky.social Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · Sep 20
As corrupt and appalling as the ouster of this career prosecutor for refusing to prosecute Trump's enemies truly is, I strongly encourage folks to also understand this as evidence that Trump's authoritarian designs are facing serious institutional resistance:
September 20, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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seriouspod.bsky.social
Jesus. Unbeatable
September 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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qedcon.org
Announcing the first of our panels and workshops!

Skepticism: Looking back, moving forward with @richardwiseman.bsky.social, @profchrisfrench.bsky.social, @mrmmarsh.bsky.social and @aliceemmalouise.bsky.social.

How to draw anything with @kempchi.bsky.social.

qedcon.org/news/2025/tw...
A graphic with the panel title: Skepticism: looking back, moving forward and a photo of a woman looking through a pair of binoculars A graphic with the workshop title: How to draw anything. There is a photo of coloured pencils.
August 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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explaintrade.com
We're less than a year in.
adamjschwarz.bsky.social Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · Aug 25
Trump signs an executive order tasking Hegseth to establish "specialised units" within the National Guard to "deal with public order issues" across the US.

Using the US Military against the American public.
August 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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pimlicat.bsky.social
How expensive is it to have peacekeeping troops (in perpetuity?) on the ground in Ukraine vs arming Zelenskyy’s army properly now to defeat & humiliate Putin?
August 19, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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explaintrade.com
"I think we should deploy genetically engineered racist killer wasps to every Democratic city in America to fight crime."

"No! That's insane."

"Oh, so you think crime isn't a problem then?!? I was in New York last month and saw a MUGGING! At least the wasps would be TAKING ACTION."
August 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM