Niall Martin
@rndmartin.bsky.social
Historian with wide philosophical and religious interests. Determined Scottish European. Lives in Edinburgh. Reads French and German, moderately well. Don't answer DMs
#FBPE. Location Leith/Edinburgh, Scotland. Married to Jenny. Born 1939.
#FBPE. Location Leith/Edinburgh, Scotland. Married to Jenny. Born 1939.
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I guess the plan to have Mike Johnson lie in shutdown press conferences every day for 3 weeks didn’t work out.
November 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I guess the plan to have Mike Johnson lie in shutdown press conferences every day for 3 weeks didn’t work out.
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Gosh, I wonder who'll win
FIFA announces new peace prize to be awarded at World Cup draw in Washington
FIFA has announced the creation of a peace prize, which it plans to award for the first time at the World Cup draw on Dec. 5 in Washington.
apnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Gosh, I wonder who'll win
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Oralè Resisters
Jimmy Kimmel launches
Big Beautiful Food Bank!
@jimmykimmel.com #BigBeutifulFoodBank #SNAP #USDemocracy #NoKings
Jimmy Kimmel launches
Big Beautiful Food Bank!
@jimmykimmel.com #BigBeutifulFoodBank #SNAP #USDemocracy #NoKings
November 6, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Oralè Resisters
Jimmy Kimmel launches
Big Beautiful Food Bank!
@jimmykimmel.com #BigBeutifulFoodBank #SNAP #USDemocracy #NoKings
Jimmy Kimmel launches
Big Beautiful Food Bank!
@jimmykimmel.com #BigBeutifulFoodBank #SNAP #USDemocracy #NoKings
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Duty to Warn:Trump's gaslighting is at a new level. In the past, he used ambiguity and misdirection. Now he tells you what gas prices are, and everyone can see, clearly, that it's a lie. And what that means is - he's got nothing else.
He's owned by his disorders, and he's in severe decline.
He's owned by his disorders, and he's in severe decline.
November 6, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Duty to Warn:Trump's gaslighting is at a new level. In the past, he used ambiguity and misdirection. Now he tells you what gas prices are, and everyone can see, clearly, that it's a lie. And what that means is - he's got nothing else.
He's owned by his disorders, and he's in severe decline.
He's owned by his disorders, and he's in severe decline.
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A huge & critical win for New York City!
#ThankYou to every volunteer who helped register new Democrats in New York City for Zohran Mamdani.
Congratulations, Zohran!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/DKoeyCB5
#ThankYou to every volunteer who helped register new Democrats in New York City for Zohran Mamdani.
Congratulations, Zohran!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/DKoeyCB5
Help register more Democrats! Click here!
social.fieldteam6.org
November 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM
A huge & critical win for New York City!
#ThankYou to every volunteer who helped register new Democrats in New York City for Zohran Mamdani.
Congratulations, Zohran!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/DKoeyCB5
#ThankYou to every volunteer who helped register new Democrats in New York City for Zohran Mamdani.
Congratulations, Zohran!
#RegisterDemocrats #Voterizer 💙🌊 social.fieldteam6.org/s/DKoeyCB5
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Thanks so much sweet Coko! Appreciate the wonderful mention always my lovely sis! The concept of a healthcare plan! Nothing!🌹🍃💫💙💕😍💦🍁
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Thanks so much sweet Coko! Appreciate the wonderful mention always my lovely sis! The concept of a healthcare plan! Nothing!🌹🍃💫💙💕😍💦🍁
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French police launch investigation into Al Fayed sex-trafficking allegations
#BBC
"An American woman, Pelham Spong, 40, played a key role in triggering this investigation in France"
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#BBC
"An American woman, Pelham Spong, 40, played a key role in triggering this investigation in France"
www.bbc.com/news/article...
French police launch investigation into Al Fayed sex-trafficking allegations
The opulent Ritz Hotel, in the heart of Paris, is likely to be a prominent target of the investigation.
www.bbc.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:22 AM
French police launch investigation into Al Fayed sex-trafficking allegations
#BBC
"An American woman, Pelham Spong, 40, played a key role in triggering this investigation in France"
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#BBC
"An American woman, Pelham Spong, 40, played a key role in triggering this investigation in France"
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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www.commondreams.org/news/trump-t...
He has already been unburdened of Limits by previous Supreme Court Fascists decisions!
He has already been unburdened of Limits by previous Supreme Court Fascists decisions!
Trump Critics Fear 'Presidency Without Limits' as Supreme Court Hears Tariffs Case | Common Dreams
US Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump's tariff powers. Critics warn of a "presidency without limits." Court urged to check executive power.
www.commondreams.org
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 AM
www.commondreams.org/news/trump-t...
He has already been unburdened of Limits by previous Supreme Court Fascists decisions!
He has already been unburdened of Limits by previous Supreme Court Fascists decisions!
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NEW: The End of the Line: the centrepiece of Saudi Arabia’s Neom gigaproject - a 500m tall, 170km long wall-like building intended ultimately to house 9 million people - can’t get out of the ground, say more than 20 former Neom architects, engineers and senior executives.
ig.ft.com/saudi-neom-l...
ig.ft.com/saudi-neom-l...
End of The Line: how Saudi Arabia’s Neom dream unravelled
Mohammed bin Salman’s utopian city was undone by the laws of physics and finance
ig.ft.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:56 AM
NEW: The End of the Line: the centrepiece of Saudi Arabia’s Neom gigaproject - a 500m tall, 170km long wall-like building intended ultimately to house 9 million people - can’t get out of the ground, say more than 20 former Neom architects, engineers and senior executives.
ig.ft.com/saudi-neom-l...
ig.ft.com/saudi-neom-l...
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The haters said they couldn't do it. And they were right. Honestly, great call from the haters.
NEW: The End of the Line: the centrepiece of Saudi Arabia’s Neom gigaproject - a 500m tall, 170km long wall-like building intended ultimately to house 9 million people - can’t get out of the ground, say more than 20 former Neom architects, engineers and senior executives.
ig.ft.com/saudi-neom-l...
ig.ft.com/saudi-neom-l...
End of The Line: how Saudi Arabia’s Neom dream unravelled
Mohammed bin Salman’s utopian city was undone by the laws of physics and finance
ig.ft.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:08 AM
The haters said they couldn't do it. And they were right. Honestly, great call from the haters.
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[1/8] Ophélie Surcouf, journaliste spécialiste de la Corée du Sud, analyse dans la revue Diplomatie la "vague coréenne" ou Hallyu, symbole d’un #softpower inédit. Elle montre comment la culture populaire est devenue un instrument d’influence géopolitique mondial. #HGGSP #geography #K-pop
La culture sud-coréenne comme vecteur de puissance et d’influence
En 2019, le film sud-coréen Parasite remportait la Palme d’or à Cannes avant de remporter les Oscars quelques mois plus tard en 2020. En 2022, le
www.areion24.news
November 6, 2025 at 7:25 AM
[1/8] Ophélie Surcouf, journaliste spécialiste de la Corée du Sud, analyse dans la revue Diplomatie la "vague coréenne" ou Hallyu, symbole d’un #softpower inédit. Elle montre comment la culture populaire est devenue un instrument d’influence géopolitique mondial. #HGGSP #geography #K-pop
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So quickly Zionism turns eugenicist - diaspora Jews “dying out” is ofc a Nazi idea (to say nothing of how Palestinians are regarded)
November 6, 2025 at 5:28 AM
So quickly Zionism turns eugenicist - diaspora Jews “dying out” is ofc a Nazi idea (to say nothing of how Palestinians are regarded)
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November 6, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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I see our good friend, @judithbolyard.bsky.social has posted another lovely Starter Pack. We appreciate her, right?
Thank you, Judith❣️
go.bsky.app/8iZ1ka5
Thank you, Judith❣️
go.bsky.app/8iZ1ka5
November 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I see our good friend, @judithbolyard.bsky.social has posted another lovely Starter Pack. We appreciate her, right?
Thank you, Judith❣️
go.bsky.app/8iZ1ka5
Thank you, Judith❣️
go.bsky.app/8iZ1ka5
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Let’s imagine it together, folks:
Black Mississippians fairly represented at every level of government.
Black Mississippians fairly represented at every level of government.
November 6, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Let’s imagine it together, folks:
Black Mississippians fairly represented at every level of government.
Black Mississippians fairly represented at every level of government.
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If Dems win the Supreme Court races in Pennsylvania in 9 days, it’s extremely likely the GOP can’t get a majority on that court until 2029.
The GOP really wants to have this majority during the 2028 presidential race.
Can’t put the stakes any more clearly than that. boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...
The GOP really wants to have this majority during the 2028 presidential race.
Can’t put the stakes any more clearly than that. boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...
Inside the Clunky Elections to Control Pennsylvania's Supreme Court - Bolts
The GOP is making an expensive push to end Democrats’ majority on a court at the center of election lawsuits, sparking a fledging campaign season with little precedent or template.
boltsmag.org
October 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
If Dems win the Supreme Court races in Pennsylvania in 9 days, it’s extremely likely the GOP can’t get a majority on that court until 2029.
The GOP really wants to have this majority during the 2028 presidential race.
Can’t put the stakes any more clearly than that. boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...
The GOP really wants to have this majority during the 2028 presidential race.
Can’t put the stakes any more clearly than that. boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...
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I cannot believe there are still people in my mentions arguing that boycotting an election because the candidates aren’t addressing your issue is a way to get them to pay attention.
two men are talking to each other and one of them says that 's not how it works
ALT: two men are talking to each other and one of them says that 's not how it works
media.tenor.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I cannot believe there are still people in my mentions arguing that boycotting an election because the candidates aren’t addressing your issue is a way to get them to pay attention.
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NEW: Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power.
Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well beyond the borders of his state.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well beyond the borders of his state.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
“Biblical Justice, Equal Justice, for All”: How North Carolina’s Chief Justice Transformed His State and America
Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power. Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well be...
www.propublica.org
October 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
NEW: Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power.
Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well beyond the borders of his state.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well beyond the borders of his state.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
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This is IMPORTANT! If you know anyone in Pennsylvania, send this to them, please!
Billionaires are spending millions to take over the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
If they win, they’ll control abortion rights, elections, and schools for a decade.
Don’t let them.
Vote YES on November 4.
youtube.com/shorts/-NJb2...
If they win, they’ll control abortion rights, elections, and schools for a decade.
Don’t let them.
Vote YES on November 4.
youtube.com/shorts/-NJb2...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Election Explained: Why You MUST Vote YES on November 4 Judges Retention
YouTube video by Eliza Orlins
youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
This is IMPORTANT! If you know anyone in Pennsylvania, send this to them, please!
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When I worked in WaPo Opinions in 2017-2018, senior editors specifically told junior editors not to factcheck Marc Thiessen and other MAGA columnists, otherwise they wouldn’t be able to publish anything by them at all, and “we need them for intellectual diversity.”
It’s very telling that opening your publication to MAGA “thought” requires a massive downgrade in quality control.
October 30, 2025 at 10:38 PM
When I worked in WaPo Opinions in 2017-2018, senior editors specifically told junior editors not to factcheck Marc Thiessen and other MAGA columnists, otherwise they wouldn’t be able to publish anything by them at all, and “we need them for intellectual diversity.”
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Yeah its called racism & sexism.
Because MOST working class voters DO support Democrats. The working class voters you are talking about are WHITE MALE working class voters.
Those voters are not the only or even main working class voters, but they are the ones who the GOP can convince to hate Dems.
Because MOST working class voters DO support Democrats. The working class voters you are talking about are WHITE MALE working class voters.
Those voters are not the only or even main working class voters, but they are the ones who the GOP can convince to hate Dems.
That's right. They vote based on vibes and who they think is culturally more like themselves. For a lot of working class voters, that used to be Democrats. Not so much now.
It’s not “controversial,” it’s just wrong. People don’t vote for policy position papers
November 2, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Yeah its called racism & sexism.
Because MOST working class voters DO support Democrats. The working class voters you are talking about are WHITE MALE working class voters.
Those voters are not the only or even main working class voters, but they are the ones who the GOP can convince to hate Dems.
Because MOST working class voters DO support Democrats. The working class voters you are talking about are WHITE MALE working class voters.
Those voters are not the only or even main working class voters, but they are the ones who the GOP can convince to hate Dems.
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15 million Americans are going to lose their health care.
October 31, 2025 at 10:04 PM
15 million Americans are going to lose their health care.
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