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Robin A Weston

@robinbike.bsky.social

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84 yrs old road cyclist, ex farmer now environmentalist. Prostate Cancer survivor. European - Green - Humanist - Left of Centre - Anti Trump 💙 #Peace #savetheplanet #GreenNotGreed #StrongerTogether #BLM #FBPE 🚫DM 🚫Crypto

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Robin A Weston @robinbike.bsky.social · Feb 8

2025 - A year of great change.

Despite extreme right wing despots we will survive and oppose their tyranny.

Thank you for following me, share the hope for world peace, respect, empathy, environmental stability and an end to extreme right wing politics.

Don't forget we are #StrongerTogether

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Biggie @biggienotsmalls.bsky.social · 12h

This is a political time to wake up EVERYDAY prepared to Speak Truth to Power!.....

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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 12h

Michael Heseltine warns that Europe cannot rely on America to defend it. NATO needs stronger European leadership to face Putin’s aggression.

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Robin A Weston @robinbike.bsky.social · 13h

Concern about Israel and Palestine?
I would urge you to read this item from Sharone Lifschitz the daughter of an Israeli hostage.
It is profound, empathetic and gives the world hope for peace.
We should all learn from this and pause for thought.
PLEASE SHARE
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Two years after 7 October and the kidnap of my parents, hate is in fashion. For all our sakes, we need compassion | Sharone Lifschitz

So many were killed – yet on her release, my mother said ‘shalom’ to her captors. Let’s learn from that moment of grace, says Sharone Lifschitz, London-based film-maker and academic

www.theguardian.com

Robin A Weston @robinbike.bsky.social · 1d

This puts her in her place and rather explains how public service should be conducted.
Respect and intellect appear to be sadly lacking for her part.

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 1d

Sen. DURBIN: Madam Attorney General, it's my job to grill you. Investigation of your agency is part of my responsibility. You may not like the experience, but others have weathered this storm and answered questions in a respectful manner.

Robin A Weston @robinbike.bsky.social · 1d

With you all the way.
Trump's influence is also harming us in Europe, and the world for that matter.
We all have to fight like hell.
At 84 I thought my last years would be relaxing and peaceful!
No chance while these right wing thugs remain.

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Rose Ann The Sharer @thecleannewdeal.org · 1d

I feel the same way which is why I persevere!

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 1d

How did I miss this? Trump thinks Portland is on fire and is justified in sending in the troops because he watched a five-year-old clip on Fox? Are you kidding me? We are so in 25th Amendment territory. Biden never did anything close to this:

How Trump gets and processes information

How Trump is making potentially lethal decisions

robertreich.substack.com

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Madonna Lennon @madonnalennon.bsky.social · 1d

Sandieglo @sandieglo.bsky.social · 2d

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Jelly @jellydots.bsky.social · 4d

Looks like Devon & Cornwall Police had their priorities right, unusual for these times. It’s ridiculous that pacifists are being arrested for speaking out about the horrors of the genocide.

Defend Our Juries @defendourjuries.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING: Devon and Cornwall Police did NOT arrest protestors today for signs which say "I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action"

In sharp contrast, Met police are mass arresting protestors in Trafalgar Square for holding the same signs, despite claiming limited resources.

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Lexi "Pro-Democracy" 💙 @lexi6toes.bsky.social · Jan 18

We are ONLY here because Republicans care more about money, power and cruelty than America.

The GOP let Drumpf into the party with no rules and bent the knee to a bully excusing every bad thing and never holding him accountable.

The next years are ALL on Republicans who sold America. 🤬🤬😪💔

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chips1955.bsky.social @chips1955.bsky.social · Jul 6

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Robin A Weston @robinbike.bsky.social · 2d

If you want a party which cares for the environment and people then this is the answer.
Environmental = sustainability at one with the planet and the conditions under which people live.
Socialist = as the Labour Party once was, caring for people on an equal basis, fairness and empathy.

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Robin A Weston @robinbike.bsky.social · 2d

Guardian Cartoon of the day | Edith Pritchett

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Robin A Weston @robinbike.bsky.social · 2d

PROOF THAT TRUMP IS UNFIT FOR OFFICE

Factual evidence about concerns for Trump's mental health and abilities. A grave problem for the whole world and one which must be solved urgently.

We have known he is deranged and now oncoming senility.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

‘The president is unhinged’: Trump’s online behavior grows increasingly odd

The US president’s recent behavior is strange to many, from reposting a false AI video of himself to confusing comments during press conferences

www.theguardian.com

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judithbolyard.bsky.social @judithbolyard.bsky.social · 6d

My ww2 Dad fought like hell
His words, not mine...

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Robin A Weston @robinbike.bsky.social · 3d

The ridiculous folly of Starmers ban on Palestine Action.
A very ill thought decision which he clearly is not prepared to revoke despite public outrage.
(Worth viewing videos to get a wider picture)
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Police make almost 500 arrests at Palestine Action protest in London

Officers arrest activists at silent vigil in support of banned organisation, as demos go ahead despite PM’s pleas

www.theguardian.com

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Robin A Weston @robinbike.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you Bart.

Robin A Weston @robinbike.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you very much for this - I had intended to respond to both Starmer and Sultana but time has not allowed. You might well be interested in a later post re. Balfour Declaration et al on my time line.

Robin A Weston @robinbike.bsky.social · 4d

Although with good intention this rather shows the poor decision by the British govt in exercising the Balfour Declaration in 1948. This in order to placate the Jewish community in the USA and those remaining in war torn European countries.
(Extended comment at - www.facebook.com/robin.weston...)

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Robin A Weston @robinbike.bsky.social · 4d

Quite.
Some are blind to reality and common sense.

Robin A Weston @robinbike.bsky.social · 4d

I would like to think that this represents very many of us.

From Paul Gray on Facebook

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Bluesky Fanatic @blueskyfanatic.bsky.social · 4d

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Andrew Couts @couts.bsky.social · 5d

NEW: ICE is planning to hire a team of nearly 30 people to surveil social media 24/7, build dossiers on people, and flag them for arrest and deportation. @dell.bsky.social has the scoop: www.wired.com/story/ice-so...

ICE Wants to Build Out a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance Team

Documents show ICE plans to hire dozens of contractors to scan X, Facebook, TikTok, and other platforms to target people for deportation.

www.wired.com

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 “They put black people in one van and immigrants an another… Trucks and military style vans were used to separate children from their parents.” THIS. IS. HAPPENING. People need to see this. We all need to see it. Nobody gets a pass here. Please share with your networks. 1/2

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