Matt
@matthewblott.com
Bluesky conservative, liberal leaning social democrat everywhere else.
Exhibit A www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfvd...
Asking Brits if they'd move to America
YouTube video by PoliticsJOE
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January 16, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Exhibit A www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfvd...
Too much sneering as well, just because you (not you Gaby) find Reform unappealing don't assume everyone else feels the same.
January 16, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Too much sneering as well, just because you (not you Gaby) find Reform unappealing don't assume everyone else feels the same.
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That said, the biggest problem with having basically 3 Tories in all of Bluesky is a blind spot in analysing the British right. Yes potential WW3 > Robert bloody Jenrick! But Reform is a prospective next UK govt. What makes it stronger or weaker, more or less likely to absorb the Tories matters…
January 16, 2026 at 9:45 AM
That said, the biggest problem with having basically 3 Tories in all of Bluesky is a blind spot in analysing the British right. Yes potential WW3 > Robert bloody Jenrick! But Reform is a prospective next UK govt. What makes it stronger or weaker, more or less likely to absorb the Tories matters…
Not if the Mail persuades them to form a pact (which is what it's trying to do).
January 16, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Not if the Mail persuades them to form a pact (which is what it's trying to do).
I agree. I was making a wider point as to why us commenting on US discourse is less objectionable.
January 16, 2026 at 9:34 AM
I agree. I was making a wider point as to why us commenting on US discourse is less objectionable.
I'm reading that as liberal Brits love to slag off their country until the Yanks say something then they turn into patriots?
January 16, 2026 at 9:22 AM
I'm reading that as liberal Brits love to slag off their country until the Yanks say something then they turn into patriots?
Hmm, perhaps but it's the general ignorance on what the UK is actually like that jars. At least UK media cover US politics.
January 16, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Hmm, perhaps but it's the general ignorance on what the UK is actually like that jars. At least UK media cover US politics.
We need a verification badge for Americans allowed to comment on the UK
January 16, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Doubtful, Maduro was deeply unpopular www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/v...
Survey shows strong support for U.S. role in Venezuela after Maduro's removal
A new Meganálisis poll finds widespread gratitude toward the United States and deep frustration with Venezuela's interim leadership as the country navigates a turbulent transition.
www.cbsnews.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Doubtful, Maduro was deeply unpopular www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/v...
I'm not. You are very simple. And muted.
January 16, 2026 at 8:37 AM
I'm not. You are very simple. And muted.