@normanveg.bsky.social
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It’s exhausting and boring, but because the wilful misunderstanders will be out in force some of us are going to have to spend a lot of time saying:
No, we do not like or support Maduro.
We like and support the rule of law.
No, we do not like or support Maduro.
We like and support the rule of law.
Maduro is a brutal and oppressive dictator of Venezuela.
Trump has no legitimate legal basis for military action against Venezuela under United States or international law.
Both of those facts are simultaneously true.
Trump has no legitimate legal basis for military action against Venezuela under United States or international law.
Both of those facts are simultaneously true.
January 3, 2026 at 10:07 AM
It’s exhausting and boring, but because the wilful misunderstanders will be out in force some of us are going to have to spend a lot of time saying:
No, we do not like or support Maduro.
We like and support the rule of law.
No, we do not like or support Maduro.
We like and support the rule of law.
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oh just FUCK off
Scale of ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march shows free speech ‘alive and well’ in UK, says minister – UK politics live
Scale of ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march shows free speech ‘alive and well’ in UK, says minister – UK politics live
Peter Kyle said he was not ‘disturbed’ by huge Tommy Robinson-organised far-right protest but condemns violence against the police
www.theguardian.com
September 14, 2025 at 9:39 AM
oh just FUCK off
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It's pretty obvious that incitement to violence (ostensibly a police matter) is OK with this government as long as the targets are trans. Unless the message is that you can say whatever you like online with no consequences
Police must focus on ‘streets not tweets’, says Wes Streeting after Graham Linehan arrest
Police must focus on ‘streets not tweets’, says Wes Streeting after Graham Linehan arrest
Health secretary subtly blamed Tory governments after Father Ted writer arrested over social media posts
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UK politics live – latest updates
Keir Starmer wants the police to “focus on policing streets and not tweets”, Wes Streeting has said, after the writer of TV’s Father Ted was arrested at Heathrow over three social media posts on transgender issues.
Graham Linehan, who also created the IT Crowd, said he was intercepted by five armed officers after flying in from Arizona, and told he was under arrest over the posts. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
It's pretty obvious that incitement to violence (ostensibly a police matter) is OK with this government as long as the targets are trans. Unless the message is that you can say whatever you like online with no consequences
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I often wake up worried about Normally Weird & Weirdly Normal but with this sort of thing and the Panorama doc of a while back I am also feeling that I am getting ready for quite a fight
very worried about Suzanne O Sullivan’s book about over diagnosis - in particular on ADHD - a Radio 4 book of the week loved by The Guardian - having spent a great deal of time talking to neurodivergent people -knowing the battles they’ve had & have - I fear this will be ammo for cynicism
March 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I often wake up worried about Normally Weird & Weirdly Normal but with this sort of thing and the Panorama doc of a while back I am also feeling that I am getting ready for quite a fight
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Rally in solidarity with Ukraine outside the US Consulate in Edinburgh tonight
March 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Rally in solidarity with Ukraine outside the US Consulate in Edinburgh tonight
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First, what an unbelievable piece of shit.
Second, I suspect he's not the only one on Team MAGA who thinks this way.
Third, this massively overestimates US agency. Massively.
Second, I suspect he's not the only one on Team MAGA who thinks this way.
Third, this massively overestimates US agency. Massively.
Tuberville: "Zelenskyy's gonna play hardball, but you know what? He's not even in the game. It's gonna be Putin and President Trump and the people on our side that will end up making this decision for the future of Ukraine."
March 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
First, what an unbelievable piece of shit.
Second, I suspect he's not the only one on Team MAGA who thinks this way.
Third, this massively overestimates US agency. Massively.
Second, I suspect he's not the only one on Team MAGA who thinks this way.
Third, this massively overestimates US agency. Massively.
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Ukraine: Some disparate thoughts on a horrifying day...
This is basically a scream of hatred and anguish, which gradually develops into something marginally more positive.
I'm going to have a drink. It's not too early.
iandunt.substack.com/p/some-dispa...
This is basically a scream of hatred and anguish, which gradually develops into something marginally more positive.
I'm going to have a drink. It's not too early.
iandunt.substack.com/p/some-dispa...
Some disparate thoughts on a horrifying day
American leadership is over. Ukraine has been betrayed. What happens next is up to us.
iandunt.substack.com
March 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Ukraine: Some disparate thoughts on a horrifying day...
This is basically a scream of hatred and anguish, which gradually develops into something marginally more positive.
I'm going to have a drink. It's not too early.
iandunt.substack.com/p/some-dispa...
This is basically a scream of hatred and anguish, which gradually develops into something marginally more positive.
I'm going to have a drink. It's not too early.
iandunt.substack.com/p/some-dispa...
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Labour to release video footage of deportations today.
Is akin to the Go Home vans?
No, it’s akin to Donald Trump.
If Trumpist hate turns you off @teamlabouruk.bsky.social NOW is the time to tell them so.
youtube.com/shorts/PFOxs...
Is akin to the Go Home vans?
No, it’s akin to Donald Trump.
If Trumpist hate turns you off @teamlabouruk.bsky.social NOW is the time to tell them so.
youtube.com/shorts/PFOxs...
Starmer is copying Donal Trump
YouTube video by Zoe Gardner
youtube.com
February 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Labour to release video footage of deportations today.
Is akin to the Go Home vans?
No, it’s akin to Donald Trump.
If Trumpist hate turns you off @teamlabouruk.bsky.social NOW is the time to tell them so.
youtube.com/shorts/PFOxs...
Is akin to the Go Home vans?
No, it’s akin to Donald Trump.
If Trumpist hate turns you off @teamlabouruk.bsky.social NOW is the time to tell them so.
youtube.com/shorts/PFOxs...
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'‘Lilies on the Deathbed of Etaín', is back in the world!
Widely reviewed, consistently praised, and it's back in a way way better form through Downingfield Press.
It'd be a wonder if you pick up a copy!
#poetry #art #literature #writing #writingcommunity
www.amazon.co.uk/Lilies-Death...
Widely reviewed, consistently praised, and it's back in a way way better form through Downingfield Press.
It'd be a wonder if you pick up a copy!
#poetry #art #literature #writing #writingcommunity
www.amazon.co.uk/Lilies-Death...
November 14, 2023 at 2:42 PM
'‘Lilies on the Deathbed of Etaín', is back in the world!
Widely reviewed, consistently praised, and it's back in a way way better form through Downingfield Press.
It'd be a wonder if you pick up a copy!
#poetry #art #literature #writing #writingcommunity
www.amazon.co.uk/Lilies-Death...
Widely reviewed, consistently praised, and it's back in a way way better form through Downingfield Press.
It'd be a wonder if you pick up a copy!
#poetry #art #literature #writing #writingcommunity
www.amazon.co.uk/Lilies-Death...
Lilies on the deathbed of Étaín by the wonderful @oisinbreen.bsky.social - “a remarkable voyage through birth, death, ancient legends and unknowable futures” according to the Scotsman. Now reissued
www.amazon.co.uk/Lilies-Death...
www.amazon.co.uk/Lilies-Death...
November 14, 2023 at 7:49 PM
Lilies on the deathbed of Étaín by the wonderful @oisinbreen.bsky.social - “a remarkable voyage through birth, death, ancient legends and unknowable futures” according to the Scotsman. Now reissued
www.amazon.co.uk/Lilies-Death...
www.amazon.co.uk/Lilies-Death...