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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 1h

The Democrats aren’t helping. Apart from a few such as Gavin Newsom and AOC, why aren’t they condemning and calling out the myriad abuses of power? I despair when I see Kamala Harris being touted as their candidate in 2028. She’s just written a book which blames everybody else - except herself.

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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 2h

There’s a military takeover happening in the US, but you’d never guess it from most of the commentators. And Britain now has its own version of the Tea Party - Reform - which explains why the Tory Party conference seems so irrelevant. It’s terrifying there’s so little opposition.

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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 2h

I’ve been watching “The Hack”, but it’s not very good, is it? Tonally, it’s all over the place, but it’s pulling its punches whereas “Mr Bates vs The Post Office” landed serious blows. “All The President’s Men” managed to make journalism interesting without gimmicks. This fails, even with them!

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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 3h

It was a privilege to tell the story of three generations of a Highland family who joined forces to take part in a epic charity challenge, both to honour Donna Macdonald and raise money for Kayleigh's Wee Stars! #CommunityMatters #KayleighsWeeStars

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Anti-Fascist Collective… @wtafc.bsky.social · 6h

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 6h

The best gig I ever saw cost £4. Spiralling concert prices are a cultural disaster | John Harris

Tickets for big tours have vastly outstripped inflation, while smaller artists and venues struggle. The magic is in danger of being snuffed out entirely, says Guardian columnist John Harris

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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 11h

Doug Kyle is the visitor centre manager at Crathes Castle. But he has recently become an on-call firefighter with the SFRS in Banchory. It's good to highlight people who make the time and the effort to help others in their community! #NTS #Aberdeenshire

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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 12h

"15 years ago, Polish workers came here to find opportunity. Now Poland is growing twice as fast as we are," says Kemi Badenoch.

Any ideas what may have happened in the interim?

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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 1d

I'm delighted to hear that Gaelic drama "An-t-Eilean" has been renewed. I spoke to lead actress Sorcha Groundsell about the first series and it was a terrific chat with a rising star who has appeared in several other notable roles!

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Interview: Sorcha Groundsell, star of new BBC crime drama An t-Eilean set in Western Isles

The Western Isles actor is at the helm of "An T-Eilean", the first major crime drama to be filmed in Gaelic.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

Cartoon by @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 1d

‘It’s more than a pretty backdrop’: crime writer Ann Cleeves on the magic of Orkney in Scotland

With her latest book, the author moves detective Jimmy Perez from Shetland to Orkney, where she was inspired by the deep history, huge skies and warm people

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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 2d

Yip!

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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 2d

I talked to former STV North chief David McKeith about joining "Our Union Street" to boost Aberden's city centre. I used to work with David and he's a smashing chap. Understandably, he's concerned about STV's plans to axe the North news programmes!

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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 2d

Sad news about Lewis Moody. Sport has suffered too many losses to this horrible disease. Let’s hope somebody, somewhere finds a cure for MND!

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 3d

FACT FOCUS: Republicans shut down the government to give him more time to hide the #EPSTEIN_Files.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 4d

FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to illegal immigrants.

FACT FOCUS: Democrats did not shut down the government to give health care to 'illegal immigrants'

This is false. Democrats say they are pushing for the inclusion of key health care provisions in the next congressional spending package.

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Aberdeen FC @afc.co.uk · 3d

THAT'S MORE LIKE IT!!!!

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 4d

Who could ever have imagined when I played a fictional rebel who joined the Resistance to oppose a criminal Authoritarian & wannabe King, it would be happening in real-life?

#TwentyfiveFortyseven

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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 4d

Ann Cleeves’ new novel “The Killing Stones” is set in Orkney and sees the return of Jimmy Perez. It’s a stunning book with a remarkable twist at the end and it’s ideal for a TV adaptation. But who should play Perez? A return for Douglas Henshall, maybe! www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle...

Ann Cleeves: A love for Shetland Noir and Fair Isle has brought us some of crime's most memorable sleuths

The author has used real-life experiences, while working with local authorities and on a bird observatory, to champion the benefits of reading

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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 4d

This was the Daily Mail in 1934. I was offered a job with them and told my mum. She said: “Okay Neil, but I am
never EVER buying that rag!” She was right. I might be poorer now, but I’m so glad I made that decision!

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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 4d

I love the James Hutton Institute forest in Aberdeen’s Airyhall. It’s a haven for Nature and red squirrels in particular. They had vanished from the city in 2019, but are thriving again! The institute is opening a new immersive theatre and cafe this month! www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle...

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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 5d

I just watched “Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue”. Anthony Horowitz proving yet again it’s easier to create an intriguing mystery than bring it to a satisfactory climax. The ending was preposterous, but at least the theme song - “Sweet Dreams” by Eurythmics - was cracking!

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 5d

Michelle Mone told us ‘business isn’t easy’ during Covid. How are things now, your ladyship? | Marina Hyde

After a company she was linked to was ordered to repay £122m it made from pandemic deals, the baroness has embarked on a masterclass in victimhood, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

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Susan @suziqleathers.bsky.social · 6d

General Mattis dropped this Statement today.

Read through to completion below as it is long.

And please Share.

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Neil Drysdale @neildrysdale.bsky.social · 5d

Are there any decent Republicans who realise Trump wants to be the American Putin? This country used to be byword for democracy. Trump doesn’t want that - not all that boring truth nonsense. He aims to be a dictator like his pal Vlad!!!

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 6d

Cartoon by @mluckovich.bsky.social.

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