Michael Shepherd
@m1304.bsky.social
"Radical Left Scum", Health and Policy researcher, occasional poet, now retired to French countryside. Cares about the earth and its people, nature and wildlife.
BBC News - Another big beast defection shows momentum is with Reform
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Big beast' is working hard here ... the Cabinet of no talents moves to the party of no policies...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Big beast' is working hard here ... the Cabinet of no talents moves to the party of no policies...
Suella Braverman: Another big beast defection shows momentum is with Reform
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman is the fourth sitting Tory MP to join the party since the last election.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 2:40 PM
BBC News - Another big beast defection shows momentum is with Reform
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Big beast' is working hard here ... the Cabinet of no talents moves to the party of no policies...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Big beast' is working hard here ... the Cabinet of no talents moves to the party of no policies...
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America's descent into suppression of dissent 🧵
I've been tracking Trump's actions since Jan and have included 93 actions that I consider to suppress dissent.
They fall into 4 domains and their use is quite different over time. 1/16
I've been tracking Trump's actions since Jan and have included 93 actions that I consider to suppress dissent.
They fall into 4 domains and their use is quite different over time. 1/16
June 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
America's descent into suppression of dissent 🧵
I've been tracking Trump's actions since Jan and have included 93 actions that I consider to suppress dissent.
They fall into 4 domains and their use is quite different over time. 1/16
I've been tracking Trump's actions since Jan and have included 93 actions that I consider to suppress dissent.
They fall into 4 domains and their use is quite different over time. 1/16
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From the print edition of The Onion, just out.
March 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
From the print edition of The Onion, just out.
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Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, during his confirmation said he would not be drinking on the job. But hey he never drunk texted to this degree before. 🥃😉
March 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, during his confirmation said he would not be drinking on the job. But hey he never drunk texted to this degree before. 🥃😉
We've been re-watching 'The West Wing'. Bartlet's administration faced some 'real' crises but faced them with intelligence and fortitude.
March 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We've been re-watching 'The West Wing'. Bartlet's administration faced some 'real' crises but faced them with intelligence and fortitude.
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Former 🇺🇸 ambassador to Russia 👇🏽
March 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Former 🇺🇸 ambassador to Russia 👇🏽
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Full page ad in today’s New York Times:
March 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Full page ad in today’s New York Times:
Comrade agent Krasnov argues like a toddler. His hillbilly friend whines constantly that he wants his toys back. The only adult in the room can't get a word in edgeways. Embarrassing.
March 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Comrade agent Krasnov argues like a toddler. His hillbilly friend whines constantly that he wants his toys back. The only adult in the room can't get a word in edgeways. Embarrassing.
Jason Smith chair of Ways & Means - "The tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China send a powerful message that the US will no longer stand by as other nations fail to halt the flow of illegal drugs and immigrants."
How are US customs intending to collect the tariffs on these illegal goods?
How are US customs intending to collect the tariffs on these illegal goods?
February 2, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Jason Smith chair of Ways & Means - "The tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China send a powerful message that the US will no longer stand by as other nations fail to halt the flow of illegal drugs and immigrants."
How are US customs intending to collect the tariffs on these illegal goods?
How are US customs intending to collect the tariffs on these illegal goods?
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Really proud of the Wales rugby team tonight. They never gave up against the powerful and skilful Springboks. They may be battered and bruised but they should hold their heads high.
November 23, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Really proud of the Wales rugby team tonight. They never gave up against the powerful and skilful Springboks. They may be battered and bruised but they should hold their heads high.
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Hi, I'm Michael, interested in loads of stuff but principally politics and poetry. I'm from the UK but live in France.
November 12, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Hi, I'm Michael, interested in loads of stuff but principally politics and poetry. I'm from the UK but live in France.