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Rob Jacobs

@robjake.bsky.social

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Hope you are having a wonderful day. Teacher, history nut, guitar, rugby, cricket & DOGS. UK Lib Dems🔶, Europhile & support Ukraine. Always follow the golden rule.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · Nov 15

Hello Blueskylings. I thought I'd introduce myself by sharing this wonderful poem about hope and redemption. Have a lovely day.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 6h

So the more your house is worth the more you will gain from the abolition of Stamp Duty.

It's a tax break for the rich.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 6h

The Lib Dem trolling of the Conservatives, from Daisy Cooper on that boat on the Thames to now has been first rate.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 8h

How can the USA spend nearly twice as much per capita on healthcare and still not have universal coverage? It's a massive con trick.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 19h

He's 100% correct, you can never appease the far right whether the issue is Sudetenland or asylum rights, they only want one thing which is power and they don't share it with anyone.

Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 1d

Hero dog.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 1d

Moose is clearly guilty of something...

Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 1d

Jacob Van Ruisdael would be proud of this picture. Two Dutch Dogs.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 1d

Lib Dem perspective. Seems more than likely that we will replace the Tories in terms of votes and seats at the next election. All polls are not factoring in the extent of anti RefUK tactical voting which may well prove decisive.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 2d

Neville is spot on. These flags are being used to intimidate and segregate people. It is the patriotic thing to do to point out that once again the flag is being misused by the racist far right.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 3d

Unlucky Yuki. Female bossie didn't take the bait and slide down the bank on her backside into the pond. Better luck next time.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 4d

Send this clip off to the chew stick company, see if you get a refund.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 7d

Now this is how you go after Faridge & Reform. Starmer has taken his time but thank God he has finally decided to do the obvious which is to point out that they are the least patriotic and the most destructive people in politics.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 8d

How about getting UK nationals to qualify for settled status. Say Bronze DofE and not going on lager fuelled sweary marches in London and not pissing in the streets? Just an idea.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 9d

Bad news for the UK Film industry. Not sure this special relationship is as special as advertised. BTW, you know why Hollywood is floundering? That's right, most of the films are rubbish. There is only so much you can do with retired US marine and super hero story lines.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 9d

Why not? If someone from any other party had done this it would be all over the newspapers, massive scandal and the end of the party. There is a word for someone who takes money from Russian intelligence services to undermine an ally and it begins with t.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 10d

Home Sweet Home 🏠. All is as it should be. Time for pressies!

Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 10d

Eventually he may come around to the fairly obvious, accurate and effective attack line that. 'Brexit caused the small boats crisis, that RefUK are the authors of the problem.'

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 10d

Rubbish.
If you vote for a racist party you are racist.
If you go to a fascist rally you are a fascist.
If you side with Russia against democracy you are a traitor.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 10d

Aladdin Seine

david bowie has a lightning bolt painted on his face

ALT: david bowie has a lightning bolt painted on his face

media.tenor.com

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 10d

Are we sure Trump didn't intend to invade Poland and just had another spelling malfunction?

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 10d

You know I think she would have been a breath of fresh air as President. Polite, charming and a sense of fun.

Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 10d

Right policy (we have to consolidate NI, NHS & maybe passports & driving licences) but:
1. Wrong name - it's an access or membership card.
2. Wrong time - we have enough divisive issues going on already.
3. Wrong tech - it needs to be a biometric card not an app.

Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 11d

Brilliant, brilliant achievement by England Rugby, well done ladies. You know this all started with school sports partnerships some 20 years ago when Tag Rugby got into so many primary schools. A word for Canada who crowd funded their way here & beat NZ too. 🍾🎉

Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 11d

Any mention of the ex-leader of RefUK of Wales, Nathan Gill, who pleaded guilty in court today of accepting Russian cash in return for talking up Russia's narrative over the Ukraine War?

No. Didn't think so.

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Rob Jacobs @robjake.bsky.social · 12d

So happy for you & Zeph! Lumps on a Labrador happen but she's still the leading sea dog. ☺️

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