Rob Gibson
@rob4scot.bsky.social
Traditional singer, land reformer, peaceful sustainable independence for aspiring nations is essential.
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One of Scotland’s only Wild West villages has hit a major milestone as it celebrates its 20th year of 'shootouts' and cowboy reenactments
Hidden Scottish Wild West village celebrates 20 years
www.thenational.scot
June 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
One of Scotland’s only Wild West villages has hit a major milestone as it celebrates its 20th year of 'shootouts' and cowboy reenactments
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'This war did not start today...
It started in 1953, when unchecked American aggression, driven by capital's demand for oil and anticommunism, toppled an Iranian government. Remember that in the days ahead, when our leaders seek to topple another.'
Spencer Ackerman
zeteo.com/p/us-bombs...
It started in 1953, when unchecked American aggression, driven by capital's demand for oil and anticommunism, toppled an Iranian government. Remember that in the days ahead, when our leaders seek to topple another.'
Spencer Ackerman
zeteo.com/p/us-bombs...
US Bombs Iran – Is There an Antiwar Party in This Country?
Just want to congratulate everyone who said Trump was the president of peace, didn't start any new wars, etc.
zeteo.com
June 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
'This war did not start today...
It started in 1953, when unchecked American aggression, driven by capital's demand for oil and anticommunism, toppled an Iranian government. Remember that in the days ahead, when our leaders seek to topple another.'
Spencer Ackerman
zeteo.com/p/us-bombs...
It started in 1953, when unchecked American aggression, driven by capital's demand for oil and anticommunism, toppled an Iranian government. Remember that in the days ahead, when our leaders seek to topple another.'
Spencer Ackerman
zeteo.com/p/us-bombs...
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Starmer's Labour had one job to do – to reverse the evils of Thatcherism and restore the people's faith in parliamentary democracy – and with a thumping majority he was given the tools with which to do it. He has utterly failed and will never be forgiven for paving the way for a Farage government.
June 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Starmer's Labour had one job to do – to reverse the evils of Thatcherism and restore the people's faith in parliamentary democracy – and with a thumping majority he was given the tools with which to do it. He has utterly failed and will never be forgiven for paving the way for a Farage government.
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“I Quit,” Haim’s new album, “is about submitting to the wild and mercurial whims of the universe—accepting that we can’t control when love comes, or when it goes,” Amanda Petrusich writes. “In a way, the album’s primary feeling is one of deep relief.”
Haim Sets Off on a Rampage
The band members discuss when to leave a relationship, hoping people slide into their D.M.s, and their new album, “I Quit.”
www.newyorker.com
June 21, 2025 at 1:05 AM
“I Quit,” Haim’s new album, “is about submitting to the wild and mercurial whims of the universe—accepting that we can’t control when love comes, or when it goes,” Amanda Petrusich writes. “In a way, the album’s primary feeling is one of deep relief.”
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The Middle East conflict has reached an alarmingly greater level of danger after the US attacks on Iran.
The conflict must be stopped by a diplomatic solution delivered through the international community. And the UK Government must insist on that now.
The conflict must be stopped by a diplomatic solution delivered through the international community. And the UK Government must insist on that now.
June 22, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The Middle East conflict has reached an alarmingly greater level of danger after the US attacks on Iran.
The conflict must be stopped by a diplomatic solution delivered through the international community. And the UK Government must insist on that now.
The conflict must be stopped by a diplomatic solution delivered through the international community. And the UK Government must insist on that now.
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Ukrainian security from Russian assault is by far the most vital European "national" security concern.
That we aren't prepared to enforce red lines vs Russia is carte blanche for them to undermine security and stability especially by meddling in our politics and (social) media.
That we aren't prepared to enforce red lines vs Russia is carte blanche for them to undermine security and stability especially by meddling in our politics and (social) media.
Hello all, just released my free weekend update. It’s partly an appeal not to stop focussing on Ukraine with the Israel (US)-Iran air war raging. Ukraine is still fighting hard, Putin has restated his maximalist demands, Ukraine has viable strategic options… open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Weekend Update #138: Do Not Forget About Ukraine
Putin Restates Maximalist Demands; A Ukrainian Victory Strategy; The Russian Summer Offensive: The Real Center Of Gravity?
open.substack.com
June 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Ukrainian security from Russian assault is by far the most vital European "national" security concern.
That we aren't prepared to enforce red lines vs Russia is carte blanche for them to undermine security and stability especially by meddling in our politics and (social) media.
That we aren't prepared to enforce red lines vs Russia is carte blanche for them to undermine security and stability especially by meddling in our politics and (social) media.
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Another excellent briefing by Phillips O'Brien.
Keeping Russia's war against democratic and independent Ukraine in the news is vital.
For Ukraine, but for Europe no less.
Keeping Russia's war against democratic and independent Ukraine in the news is vital.
For Ukraine, but for Europe no less.
Hello all, just released my free weekend update. It’s partly an appeal not to stop focussing on Ukraine with the Israel (US)-Iran air war raging. Ukraine is still fighting hard, Putin has restated his maximalist demands, Ukraine has viable strategic options… open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Weekend Update #138: Do Not Forget About Ukraine
Putin Restates Maximalist Demands; A Ukrainian Victory Strategy; The Russian Summer Offensive: The Real Center Of Gravity?
open.substack.com
June 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Another excellent briefing by Phillips O'Brien.
Keeping Russia's war against democratic and independent Ukraine in the news is vital.
For Ukraine, but for Europe no less.
Keeping Russia's war against democratic and independent Ukraine in the news is vital.
For Ukraine, but for Europe no less.
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Since it is Juneteenth, I will share a lil something...
My ancestors were slaves in Texas & were freed on June 19, 1865. They came together to meet with other ex-slaves & formed the Limestone County 19th of June Organization. They bought 30 acres of land on Lake Mexia.
My ancestors were slaves in Texas & were freed on June 19, 1865. They came together to meet with other ex-slaves & formed the Limestone County 19th of June Organization. They bought 30 acres of land on Lake Mexia.
June 19, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Since it is Juneteenth, I will share a lil something...
My ancestors were slaves in Texas & were freed on June 19, 1865. They came together to meet with other ex-slaves & formed the Limestone County 19th of June Organization. They bought 30 acres of land on Lake Mexia.
My ancestors were slaves in Texas & were freed on June 19, 1865. They came together to meet with other ex-slaves & formed the Limestone County 19th of June Organization. They bought 30 acres of land on Lake Mexia.
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Sayed Naser served as a U.S. military interpreter in Afghanistan. Now he’s being deported.
The Taliban assassinated his brother and kidnapped his father. All because he helped us.
Why are the feds trying to deport him, even though his asylum case is still pending?
Not justice, it’s a betrayal.
The Taliban assassinated his brother and kidnapped his father. All because he helped us.
Why are the feds trying to deport him, even though his asylum case is still pending?
Not justice, it’s a betrayal.
June 19, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Sayed Naser served as a U.S. military interpreter in Afghanistan. Now he’s being deported.
The Taliban assassinated his brother and kidnapped his father. All because he helped us.
Why are the feds trying to deport him, even though his asylum case is still pending?
Not justice, it’s a betrayal.
The Taliban assassinated his brother and kidnapped his father. All because he helped us.
Why are the feds trying to deport him, even though his asylum case is still pending?
Not justice, it’s a betrayal.
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Under the SNP, Scotland’s NHS will always be in public hands, free at the point of use. That is non-negotiable.
But as the world changes fast, our public services must adapt - more joined up, digital and preventative.
It’s all about helping you get support earlier, when and where you need it.
But as the world changes fast, our public services must adapt - more joined up, digital and preventative.
It’s all about helping you get support earlier, when and where you need it.
June 18, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Under the SNP, Scotland’s NHS will always be in public hands, free at the point of use. That is non-negotiable.
But as the world changes fast, our public services must adapt - more joined up, digital and preventative.
It’s all about helping you get support earlier, when and where you need it.
But as the world changes fast, our public services must adapt - more joined up, digital and preventative.
It’s all about helping you get support earlier, when and where you need it.
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New in PN: Judge rules that anti-woke is just racism
“'I’ve never seen a record where racial discrimination was so palpable,' Judge Young fumed. 'I’ve sat on this bench now for 40 years. I’ve never seen government racial discrimination like this.'
*More of this, please*"
“'I’ve never seen a record where racial discrimination was so palpable,' Judge Young fumed. 'I’ve sat on this bench now for 40 years. I’ve never seen government racial discrimination like this.'
*More of this, please*"
Judge rules that anti-woke is just racism
You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a rancid bigot.
www.publicnotice.co
June 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
New in PN: Judge rules that anti-woke is just racism
“'I’ve never seen a record where racial discrimination was so palpable,' Judge Young fumed. 'I’ve sat on this bench now for 40 years. I’ve never seen government racial discrimination like this.'
*More of this, please*"
“'I’ve never seen a record where racial discrimination was so palpable,' Judge Young fumed. 'I’ve sat on this bench now for 40 years. I’ve never seen government racial discrimination like this.'
*More of this, please*"
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The Land Reform Bill is progressing through Parliament, with implications for the tenant farming sector.
Our latest blog looks at some of the key areas being discussed, including proposals affecting 2003 Act tenancies.
📖 Read more: buff.ly/ozpC9lm
🗨️ Take part in ScotLand Futures: buff.ly/8fYLe0n
Our latest blog looks at some of the key areas being discussed, including proposals affecting 2003 Act tenancies.
📖 Read more: buff.ly/ozpC9lm
🗨️ Take part in ScotLand Futures: buff.ly/8fYLe0n
June 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Land Reform Bill is progressing through Parliament, with implications for the tenant farming sector.
Our latest blog looks at some of the key areas being discussed, including proposals affecting 2003 Act tenancies.
📖 Read more: buff.ly/ozpC9lm
🗨️ Take part in ScotLand Futures: buff.ly/8fYLe0n
Our latest blog looks at some of the key areas being discussed, including proposals affecting 2003 Act tenancies.
📖 Read more: buff.ly/ozpC9lm
🗨️ Take part in ScotLand Futures: buff.ly/8fYLe0n
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Tomorrow's front page 📰
'Israel must be held to account': FM calls for de-escalation amid fears of all-out war after attacks launched on Iran
'Israel must be held to account': FM calls for de-escalation amid fears of all-out war after attacks launched on Iran
June 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Tomorrow's front page 📰
'Israel must be held to account': FM calls for de-escalation amid fears of all-out war after attacks launched on Iran
'Israel must be held to account': FM calls for de-escalation amid fears of all-out war after attacks launched on Iran
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Tomorrow's front page 📰
'Cuts in every detail', say SNP after Chancellor's spending review
'Cuts in every detail', say SNP after Chancellor's spending review
June 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Tomorrow's front page 📰
'Cuts in every detail', say SNP after Chancellor's spending review
'Cuts in every detail', say SNP after Chancellor's spending review
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With my refreshed team, we will work hard every single day to deliver on your priorities. 🏴
June 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
With my refreshed team, we will work hard every single day to deliver on your priorities. 🏴
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My next book baby is on its way!
📚✨ We’re excited to share the cover reveal for Barbara Henderson’s upcoming historical fiction for children, To War With Wallace, set to publish this August!
#ToWarWithWallace #HistoricalFiction #ScottishHistory @scattyscribbler.bsky.social
#ToWarWithWallace #HistoricalFiction #ScottishHistory @scattyscribbler.bsky.social
June 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
My next book baby is on its way!
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NEW: A convy carrying hundreds of activists has arrived in Libya after driving from Algeria and crossing through Tunisia on its way to the Gaza Strip to challenge Israel’s blockade on humanitarian aid
Convoy of 1500 arrives in Libya en route to Gaza to break Israel’s blockade on aid
www.thenational.scot
June 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
NEW: A convy carrying hundreds of activists has arrived in Libya after driving from Algeria and crossing through Tunisia on its way to the Gaza Strip to challenge Israel’s blockade on humanitarian aid
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I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Peter Krykant.
His powerful voice on drugs policy reform, in particular his tireless work to deliver safe consumption rooms, leaves an important legacy which will be remembered.
His powerful voice on drugs policy reform, in particular his tireless work to deliver safe consumption rooms, leaves an important legacy which will be remembered.
June 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Peter Krykant.
His powerful voice on drugs policy reform, in particular his tireless work to deliver safe consumption rooms, leaves an important legacy which will be remembered.
His powerful voice on drugs policy reform, in particular his tireless work to deliver safe consumption rooms, leaves an important legacy which will be remembered.
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Thanks to Findlay at @Springbank1828 for the interesting tour of Scotland's oldest independent distillery. One of the few that has malting to bottling all onsite.
It also has its own bar, so you can continue to try its range of whiskies after the tour. @ScotchWhiskySWA
It also has its own bar, so you can continue to try its range of whiskies after the tour. @ScotchWhiskySWA
June 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Thanks to Findlay at @Springbank1828 for the interesting tour of Scotland's oldest independent distillery. One of the few that has malting to bottling all onsite.
It also has its own bar, so you can continue to try its range of whiskies after the tour. @ScotchWhiskySWA
It also has its own bar, so you can continue to try its range of whiskies after the tour. @ScotchWhiskySWA
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PPS: @billykayscot.bsky.social’s 5-part radio series, “Don Roberto”, which he made for the BBC in 1999, is available to listen to on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Don Roberto - RB Cunninghame Graham - YouTube
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May 24, 2025 at 12:55 PM
PPS: @billykayscot.bsky.social’s 5-part radio series, “Don Roberto”, which he made for the BBC in 1999, is available to listen to on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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NEW: A national initiative is inviting people across Scotland to share their views on how land can better support housing, jobs and 'strong communities'
Nationwide call for public input on Scotland’s land reform launches
www.thenational.scot
May 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
NEW: A national initiative is inviting people across Scotland to share their views on how land can better support housing, jobs and 'strong communities'
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Pres, Gagliardi, of the 🇺🇸 Federation of Musicians:
“We will not remain silent as 2 of our members Bruce Springsteen & Taylor Swift r singled out & personally attacked by the POTUS. S&S r not just brilliant musicians, they r role models & inspirations 2 millions of ppl in the US & across the🌍”
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
“We will not remain silent as 2 of our members Bruce Springsteen & Taylor Swift r singled out & personally attacked by the POTUS. S&S r not just brilliant musicians, they r role models & inspirations 2 millions of ppl in the US & across the🌍”
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
May 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Pres, Gagliardi, of the 🇺🇸 Federation of Musicians:
“We will not remain silent as 2 of our members Bruce Springsteen & Taylor Swift r singled out & personally attacked by the POTUS. S&S r not just brilliant musicians, they r role models & inspirations 2 millions of ppl in the US & across the🌍”
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
“We will not remain silent as 2 of our members Bruce Springsteen & Taylor Swift r singled out & personally attacked by the POTUS. S&S r not just brilliant musicians, they r role models & inspirations 2 millions of ppl in the US & across the🌍”
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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A warmy sunny day, and we are once again out campaigning at the Hamilton by-election for @KatyLoudonSNP and @theSNP. Good chat on the doors with people enjoying the sun.
May 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
A warmy sunny day, and we are once again out campaigning at the Hamilton by-election for @KatyLoudonSNP and @theSNP. Good chat on the doors with people enjoying the sun.
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Statement from the #MusiciansUnion of the United States 🇺🇸 and #Canada 🇨🇦 to the fat bastard #BruceSpringsteen #TaylorSwift
May 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Statement from the #MusiciansUnion of the United States 🇺🇸 and #Canada 🇨🇦 to the fat bastard #BruceSpringsteen #TaylorSwift