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Not sure who Tusk’s message is aimed at. Politicians or the wider population?
Either way it is a message for our age and MUST be acted upon by all of us and urgently
Brexit now looking like a mistake of monumental proportions
Either way it is a message for our age and MUST be acted upon by all of us and urgently
Brexit now looking like a mistake of monumental proportions
Polish PM Tusk: No-one will take seriously a weak and divided Europe: neither enemy nor ally. It is already clear now. We must finally believe in our own strength, we must continue to arm ourselves, we must stay united like never before. One for all, and all for one. Otherwise, we are finished.
January 5, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Not sure who Tusk’s message is aimed at. Politicians or the wider population?
Either way it is a message for our age and MUST be acted upon by all of us and urgently
Brexit now looking like a mistake of monumental proportions
Either way it is a message for our age and MUST be acted upon by all of us and urgently
Brexit now looking like a mistake of monumental proportions
What about Americas’s adversaries in Ukraine?(Russia, N Korea, China & Iran)
Why are you allowing that Mr Ambassador???
Why are you allowing that Mr Ambassador???
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz stated there is no war against Venezuela or its people, and the U.S. has no intention of occupying the country. “This is the Western Hemisphere, our home. We will not allow it to be used as a base by America’s adversaries,” he said.
January 5, 2026 at 9:19 PM
What about Americas’s adversaries in Ukraine?(Russia, N Korea, China & Iran)
Why are you allowing that Mr Ambassador???
Why are you allowing that Mr Ambassador???
Reposted
During Fiona Hill's testimony to Congress on Oct 14, 2019, she described how Trump and Putin discussed exchanging Ukraine for Venezuela. The quid pro quo was if Trump refuses to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, Putin would not help Venezuela (a Russian ally) resist a US takeover.
January 4, 2026 at 2:36 AM
During Fiona Hill's testimony to Congress on Oct 14, 2019, she described how Trump and Putin discussed exchanging Ukraine for Venezuela. The quid pro quo was if Trump refuses to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, Putin would not help Venezuela (a Russian ally) resist a US takeover.
Whoever came up with the idea of giving Trump a second state visit needs to explain their logic. Urgently
January 5, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Whoever came up with the idea of giving Trump a second state visit needs to explain their logic. Urgently
The Brexit good news stories just keep on coming.
Just travelling to Malaga but with trepidation 😱
Just travelling to Malaga but with trepidation 😱
Major airport suspends
'disaster' post-Brexit checks as Britons face six-hour delays
Travellers report 'horrific' queues due to EES checks in Spain, with Portugal postponing the system after severe delays at Lisbon
inews.co.uk/news/airport...
'disaster' post-Brexit checks as Britons face six-hour delays
Travellers report 'horrific' queues due to EES checks in Spain, with Portugal postponing the system after severe delays at Lisbon
inews.co.uk/news/airport...
Major airport suspends ‘disaster’ post-Brexit checks as Britons face six-hour delays
Travellers report ‘horrific’ queues due to EES checks in Spain, with Portugal postponing the system after severe delays at Lisbon
inews.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 8:17 AM
The Brexit good news stories just keep on coming.
Just travelling to Malaga but with trepidation 😱
Just travelling to Malaga but with trepidation 😱
I always said increasing the IHT threshold for farmers was a mistake. If Labour thought this would boost support within the farming community then they were mistaken
Farmers are not particularly bright if 40% support Farage who brought Brexit upon the industry.
Farmers are not particularly bright if 40% support Farage who brought Brexit upon the industry.
After reading in Farmers Weekly that 40% of British farmers support Farage and Reform (even after the damage done by Brexit), it's hard to come to any other conclusion but that 40% of British farmers are racists, fascists and gullible morons. Good that 60% aren't!
Farmer support for Reform UK jumps to 40%, FW poll shows - Farmers Weekly
Disenchantment with the Labour government and lasting memories of the previous Conservative administration have played into the hands of Reform UK, with a
www.fwi.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 3:11 PM
I always said increasing the IHT threshold for farmers was a mistake. If Labour thought this would boost support within the farming community then they were mistaken
Farmers are not particularly bright if 40% support Farage who brought Brexit upon the industry.
Farmers are not particularly bright if 40% support Farage who brought Brexit upon the industry.
It’s not Putin’s approval he seeks but rather his guidance
Before every meeting or even phone call with Zelinskyy, Trump first calls Putin. That should tell you something.
It is a strictly one-way street since he never calls Zelinskyy, EU leaders, or anyone else before talking with Putin.
Clearly, Putin's approval matters to him.
It is a strictly one-way street since he never calls Zelinskyy, EU leaders, or anyone else before talking with Putin.
Clearly, Putin's approval matters to him.
December 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
It’s not Putin’s approval he seeks but rather his guidance
All of the above
Standing in front of cameras, and next to President Zelinskyy, Trump actually declared that “Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed.”
What's your explanation for Trump?
A) Senile delusions?
B) Delivering Putin's talking point?
C) Trying out as a comedian?
D) He really is that stupid and gullible?
What's your explanation for Trump?
A) Senile delusions?
B) Delivering Putin's talking point?
C) Trying out as a comedian?
D) He really is that stupid and gullible?
December 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
All of the above
Reposted
Perhaps for the first time ever, Trump's "Truth Social" is featuring the actual truth rather than Trump's lies.
This can't last. I predict that Trump will call in Musk or some other tech bro to "tune" the AI bot to deliver only "alternative facts" that support autocracy and racism.
This can't last. I predict that Trump will call in Musk or some other tech bro to "tune" the AI bot to deliver only "alternative facts" that support autocracy and racism.
December 30, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Perhaps for the first time ever, Trump's "Truth Social" is featuring the actual truth rather than Trump's lies.
This can't last. I predict that Trump will call in Musk or some other tech bro to "tune" the AI bot to deliver only "alternative facts" that support autocracy and racism.
This can't last. I predict that Trump will call in Musk or some other tech bro to "tune" the AI bot to deliver only "alternative facts" that support autocracy and racism.
Voters hate Starmer & Reeves primarily due to the hatchet job done on them by the right wing rags. The headlines have been venomous from day one though of course Starmer & Reeves have not helped themselves because of their political ineptitude. Let’s hope for better in 26
Anyone but Reform
Anyone but Reform
I think the key to answering this question is understanding Starmer/Reeves unpopularity among natural allies. A majority of Laboir voters disapprove of him, as do large majorities of LD/Green voters. Hostility from natural political opponents is normal. Hostility from natural supporters is not.
Glad the FT is asking the question. Even if I’m not convinced they found a compelling answer.
I get that Starmer & Reeves are unpopular, I really don’t understand the extent of the dislike.
www.ft.com/content/1995... ‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
I get that Starmer & Reeves are unpopular, I really don’t understand the extent of the dislike.
www.ft.com/content/1995... ‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
December 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Voters hate Starmer & Reeves primarily due to the hatchet job done on them by the right wing rags. The headlines have been venomous from day one though of course Starmer & Reeves have not helped themselves because of their political ineptitude. Let’s hope for better in 26
Anyone but Reform
Anyone but Reform
A new career beckons
December 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
A new career beckons
Well well well…Islamabad not doing their homework?
Egg on face again
Egg on face again
Pakistan has condemned the alleged drone attack on Putin’s residence, calling it a “horrific act” that threatens peace and stability during ongoing efforts to end the war. PM Shehbaz Sharif expressed solidarity and reaffirmed Pakistan’s opposition to violence and threats to international security. 🙃
December 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Well well well…Islamabad not doing their homework?
Egg on face again
Egg on face again
Come on Sunder they had to have a black face involved didn’t they. Otherwise it just wouldn’t have been woke enough
The Times really has lurched to the right in recent years. I wonder who owns it?
The Times really has lurched to the right in recent years. I wonder who owns it?
The Times may intend to make the National Trust and the police chief "the leaders in the culture war" and to have just put Idris Elba front-and-centre of the picture under that headline, despite his being more in the Torvill & Dean, Lionesses category of other honours
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
The Times text makes no attempt to justify making Idris Elba the most prominent "leader in culture war' in its illustration of the black actor."Elba, 53, is knighted for services to young people through his Elba Hope Foundation, which supports education, community development and youth empowerment".
December 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Come on Sunder they had to have a black face involved didn’t they. Otherwise it just wouldn’t have been woke enough
The Times really has lurched to the right in recent years. I wonder who owns it?
The Times really has lurched to the right in recent years. I wonder who owns it?
Russia = lies
Lies = Russia
Russia = lies
Lies = Russia
And repeat…..
Lies = Russia
Russia = lies
Lies = Russia
And repeat…..
December 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Russia = lies
Lies = Russia
Russia = lies
Lies = Russia
And repeat…..
Lies = Russia
Russia = lies
Lies = Russia
And repeat…..
Looks like a Michael Jackson video cast
The Smallest Audience EVER In
It's 48 Year History ! Thanks,
Chumpster, Because Everything Chump Touches Dies.......
It's 48 Year History ! Thanks,
Chumpster, Because Everything Chump Touches Dies.......
December 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Looks like a Michael Jackson video cast
When will this nightmare end?
Netanyahu offers President Trump the Israel Prize
- Has there ever been a more hollow President in the White House?
- Has there ever been a more hollow President in the White House?
December 30, 2025 at 9:01 AM
When will this nightmare end?
Only a feckin imbecile would fall for this stitch up…..
Ushakov says Putin warned Trump the attack will lead to a shift in Russia’s negotiation stance and won’t go unanswered. Trump allegedly added, “Thank God we didn’t give Zelensky Tomahawks,” and said the incident will affect U.S. policy toward Kyiv.
December 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Only a feckin imbecile would fall for this stitch up…..
Medvedev’s spent his whole life having to be propped up (as in the photo)
We all know why
We all know why
Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president and now deputy head of its Security Council, lashed out at Zelensky, calling him a “stinking Kyiv bastard” trying to derail peace efforts. “He wants war. Well, now at least he’ll have to hide for the rest of his worthless life,” Medvedev said.
December 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Medvedev’s spent his whole life having to be propped up (as in the photo)
We all know why
We all know why
Trump is a complete areshole. It’s always worth reminding everyone
December 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Trump is a complete areshole. It’s always worth reminding everyone
I suspect Trump/Putin plotting to eliminate Zelensky (as “an obstacle to peace”) using this smokescreen as an excuse
Don’t remember the manbaby being outraged after the bombing of Mariupol theatre that killed 200 women & children despite the huge sign outside indicating who the occupants were
Don’t remember the manbaby being outraged after the bombing of Mariupol theatre that killed 200 women & children despite the huge sign outside indicating who the occupants were
Here we go:
“The targets and timing of Russia's retaliatory strike after the attack on Putin's state residence have been determined.” (TASS)
“The targets and timing of Russia's retaliatory strike after the attack on Putin's state residence have been determined.” (TASS)
December 29, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I suspect Trump/Putin plotting to eliminate Zelensky (as “an obstacle to peace”) using this smokescreen as an excuse
Don’t remember the manbaby being outraged after the bombing of Mariupol theatre that killed 200 women & children despite the huge sign outside indicating who the occupants were
Don’t remember the manbaby being outraged after the bombing of Mariupol theatre that killed 200 women & children despite the huge sign outside indicating who the occupants were
Your in danger of upsetting a very famous author 😉
That was not a surgical reference
December 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Your in danger of upsetting a very famous author 😉
She certainly needs help and I’m deadly serious
Truss needs an intervention of some sort. She's spouting "globalist" conspiracy theories and that's some really crazy stuff.
Dipped into ep.4 of the Liz Truss Show for no more than a minute (using mirror site that does not boost numbers or revenue yewtu.be/channel/UCpI...). Quite aside from the INSANITY of what she says, camera is focussed on background, not her, THROUGHOUT. And what's up with the candy cane on the books?
December 29, 2025 at 10:49 AM
She certainly needs help and I’m deadly serious
It is said that Trump does not drink alcohol. I’m yet to be convinced
"Following the Ukraine-US meeting, Trump lauded Putin, saying the Russian president “wants to see Ukraine succeed”.
This is becoming farcical
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT
This is becoming farcical
giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @FT
Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy talks fail to deliver breakthrough on Ukraine peace deal
US president says ‘thorny’ issues remain on ending Europe’s biggest land war in 80 years
giftarticle.ft.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
It is said that Trump does not drink alcohol. I’m yet to be convinced
Press should not be invited. It should be a serious discussion followed by a joint statement
Inviting the Press suggests to me it will be another Trump clown show
Inviting the Press suggests to me it will be another Trump clown show
As usual, Putin gets an opportunity to prime Trump with the Kremlin line before the US leader meets with Zelensky. #Wormtongue
December 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Press should not be invited. It should be a serious discussion followed by a joint statement
Inviting the Press suggests to me it will be another Trump clown show
Inviting the Press suggests to me it will be another Trump clown show
Groundhog year
Writing a short column previewing 2026. What kind of year is it going to be?
December 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Groundhog year