Ron Thomas
@ronthomasphotog.bsky.social
Wildlife photographer with interest in practical philosophy and politics. I spend a lot of time these days in silence shaking my head. I don’t necessarily endorse what I repost. I try to make a positive contribution.
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NEW: NEW: Standards commissioner finds Nigel Farage committed seventeen breaches of MPs code of conduct.
He failed to declare £333,000 in outside interests (more than 3x MPs annual salary)…
He failed to declare £333,000 in outside interests (more than 3x MPs annual salary)…
January 21, 2026 at 8:48 AM
NEW: NEW: Standards commissioner finds Nigel Farage committed seventeen breaches of MPs code of conduct.
He failed to declare £333,000 in outside interests (more than 3x MPs annual salary)…
He failed to declare £333,000 in outside interests (more than 3x MPs annual salary)…
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Inflation has risen for first time in five months to 3.4% in December, suggesting Bank of England will hold off from cutting interest rates next month.
But inflation is still expected to fall overall in 2026, with the Bank still expecting it to near 2% target by middle of year.
But inflation is still expected to fall overall in 2026, with the Bank still expecting it to near 2% target by middle of year.
January 21, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Inflation has risen for first time in five months to 3.4% in December, suggesting Bank of England will hold off from cutting interest rates next month.
But inflation is still expected to fall overall in 2026, with the Bank still expecting it to near 2% target by middle of year.
But inflation is still expected to fall overall in 2026, with the Bank still expecting it to near 2% target by middle of year.
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Russia is invading Europe and the president of the United States is ranting about the danger that "windmills" pose to the Western World.
January 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Russia is invading Europe and the president of the United States is ranting about the danger that "windmills" pose to the Western World.
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Once upon a time there lived a funny little man called Trumpy Wumpy.
He had straw hair, orange skin & smelled horrible.
But he could do magic!
He grew back his ear once & he had a strange power called Redaction which made things he didn’t like disappear.
He was jolly nasty…
He had straw hair, orange skin & smelled horrible.
But he could do magic!
He grew back his ear once & he had a strange power called Redaction which made things he didn’t like disappear.
He was jolly nasty…
January 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Once upon a time there lived a funny little man called Trumpy Wumpy.
He had straw hair, orange skin & smelled horrible.
But he could do magic!
He grew back his ear once & he had a strange power called Redaction which made things he didn’t like disappear.
He was jolly nasty…
He had straw hair, orange skin & smelled horrible.
But he could do magic!
He grew back his ear once & he had a strange power called Redaction which made things he didn’t like disappear.
He was jolly nasty…
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I don't get how it's not generally recognised that Brexit was an early battle in Putin's war with the West, and he won it.
Trump 2016 was his next victory.
Maybe it's now finally becoming clear?
Trump 2016 was his next victory.
Maybe it's now finally becoming clear?
January 21, 2026 at 1:15 PM
I don't get how it's not generally recognised that Brexit was an early battle in Putin's war with the West, and he won it.
Trump 2016 was his next victory.
Maybe it's now finally becoming clear?
Trump 2016 was his next victory.
Maybe it's now finally becoming clear?
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The President Isn’t Even Trying to Sound Coherent Anymore - Esquire
January 21, 2026 at 4:40 PM
The President Isn’t Even Trying to Sound Coherent Anymore - Esquire
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as trump keeps beating up on renewables, a new analysis shows that we can basically offset data center emissions simply by boosting wind and solar a little bit more:
The AI Boom Will Increase US Carbon Emissions—but It Doesn’t Have To
A new analysis finds that data centers’ energy demands will drastically increase power plant emissions over the next decade. Renewables, though, could cut them while helping keep prices from rising.
www.wired.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:25 PM
as trump keeps beating up on renewables, a new analysis shows that we can basically offset data center emissions simply by boosting wind and solar a little bit more:
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January 21, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Yes, but will anyone in power listen, and will they do anything significant about it?
It is almost certain they will not.
They will keep on about growth, growth, growth until it no longer matters and we become a short-lived blip on the timeline of Earth's history.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It is almost certain they will not.
They will keep on about growth, growth, growth until it no longer matters and we become a short-lived blip on the timeline of Earth's history.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence groups warn
The degradation of ecosystems around the world threatens UK food security, a long-awaited report says.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Yes, but will anyone in power listen, and will they do anything significant about it?
It is almost certain they will not.
They will keep on about growth, growth, growth until it no longer matters and we become a short-lived blip on the timeline of Earth's history.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It is almost certain they will not.
They will keep on about growth, growth, growth until it no longer matters and we become a short-lived blip on the timeline of Earth's history.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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What he said: 💯 🎯
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
What he said: 💯 🎯
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Do you want to hear @lizbonnin.bsky.social & @benjaminfallow.bsky.social talking about the River Action Uk march for Clean Water, how we can help, & how they teamed up for the Wildlife Quiz? The first episode of MY NEW PODCAST 'The Climate Kids Podcast' here: open.spotify.com/episode/51Hw...
April 5, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Do you want to hear @lizbonnin.bsky.social & @benjaminfallow.bsky.social talking about the River Action Uk march for Clean Water, how we can help, & how they teamed up for the Wildlife Quiz? The first episode of MY NEW PODCAST 'The Climate Kids Podcast' here: open.spotify.com/episode/51Hw...
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We've focussed on the big names , Shell , Exxon , BP , but these companies are run by people . People who hide behind those brands to keep their anonymity
These corporations , and their leaders , are committing ecocide & they must be held accountable
Ban Fossil Fuel Ads → govpetition.uk/700024
These corporations , and their leaders , are committing ecocide & they must be held accountable
Ban Fossil Fuel Ads → govpetition.uk/700024
April 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
We've focussed on the big names , Shell , Exxon , BP , but these companies are run by people . People who hide behind those brands to keep their anonymity
These corporations , and their leaders , are committing ecocide & they must be held accountable
Ban Fossil Fuel Ads → govpetition.uk/700024
These corporations , and their leaders , are committing ecocide & they must be held accountable
Ban Fossil Fuel Ads → govpetition.uk/700024
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1. A Large White Butterfly has emerged that I protected over winter.
2. A fact about the Large & Small White.
3. Watch & listen to what happens when I release it 💜🦋💜 #butterflies
#Conservation #Lepidopterist #butterflyconservation
2. A fact about the Large & Small White.
3. Watch & listen to what happens when I release it 💜🦋💜 #butterflies
#Conservation #Lepidopterist #butterflyconservation
April 6, 2025 at 8:26 AM
1. A Large White Butterfly has emerged that I protected over winter.
2. A fact about the Large & Small White.
3. Watch & listen to what happens when I release it 💜🦋💜 #butterflies
#Conservation #Lepidopterist #butterflyconservation
2. A fact about the Large & Small White.
3. Watch & listen to what happens when I release it 💜🦋💜 #butterflies
#Conservation #Lepidopterist #butterflyconservation
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Today's watchful #FoxOfTheDay from @annawatson99.bsky.social , thank you Anna !
March 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Today's watchful #FoxOfTheDay from @annawatson99.bsky.social , thank you Anna !
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Prosecution of people who help clients evade tax in UK falls by 75% in five years.
Less than 5 criminal cases in 2023-24, down from 16 in 2018-19
Data provided by Treasury to Parliament, in reply to my question, was inflated and incorrect.
Govts soft on tax dodge industry.
Less than 5 criminal cases in 2023-24, down from 16 in 2018-19
Data provided by Treasury to Parliament, in reply to my question, was inflated and incorrect.
Govts soft on tax dodge industry.
Prosecution of people who help clients evade tax in UK falls by 75% in five years
Fewer than five criminal cases were brought against those who aid tax dodgers in 2023-24, down from 16 in 2018-19
www.theguardian.com
March 30, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Prosecution of people who help clients evade tax in UK falls by 75% in five years.
Less than 5 criminal cases in 2023-24, down from 16 in 2018-19
Data provided by Treasury to Parliament, in reply to my question, was inflated and incorrect.
Govts soft on tax dodge industry.
Less than 5 criminal cases in 2023-24, down from 16 in 2018-19
Data provided by Treasury to Parliament, in reply to my question, was inflated and incorrect.
Govts soft on tax dodge industry.
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My 9 year old daughter is now a pro fairy photographer. She did this all by herself using a drawing pad, my phone and its camera sticker function. She's definitely my girl ❤️
March 30, 2025 at 10:32 AM
My 9 year old daughter is now a pro fairy photographer. She did this all by herself using a drawing pad, my phone and its camera sticker function. She's definitely my girl ❤️
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Detain him with plainclothes masked men, send him to a Louisiana jail and don’t tell his lawyers where he is or you’re not serious about stopping shit.
March 29, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Detain him with plainclothes masked men, send him to a Louisiana jail and don’t tell his lawyers where he is or you’re not serious about stopping shit.
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Happy Mothers Day!
So many of our mothers today are alas tattooed,tracksuited,addicted to Prosecco & sweary.😔
We need more mums to be virginal & nice smelling like:
Usha Vance
My wife Bunty
Margaret Thatcher
The Late Queen
Ann Widdecombe
Nadine Dorries
Marjorie Taylor Greene.
❤️
So many of our mothers today are alas tattooed,tracksuited,addicted to Prosecco & sweary.😔
We need more mums to be virginal & nice smelling like:
Usha Vance
My wife Bunty
Margaret Thatcher
The Late Queen
Ann Widdecombe
Nadine Dorries
Marjorie Taylor Greene.
❤️
March 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Happy Mothers Day!
So many of our mothers today are alas tattooed,tracksuited,addicted to Prosecco & sweary.😔
We need more mums to be virginal & nice smelling like:
Usha Vance
My wife Bunty
Margaret Thatcher
The Late Queen
Ann Widdecombe
Nadine Dorries
Marjorie Taylor Greene.
❤️
So many of our mothers today are alas tattooed,tracksuited,addicted to Prosecco & sweary.😔
We need more mums to be virginal & nice smelling like:
Usha Vance
My wife Bunty
Margaret Thatcher
The Late Queen
Ann Widdecombe
Nadine Dorries
Marjorie Taylor Greene.
❤️
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The Climate Kids Podcast - coming soon!
Volume up 🔊
🌎🦋🐸🐝🦊🦌🦍🐒
#podcast #Podcasters
@SarahButterfli @NaturetasticWH @BenjaminFallow #JoeRajapaksha @LeosAnimalPlan1 @Aneeshwar_K
Volume up 🔊
🌎🦋🐸🐝🦊🦌🦍🐒
#podcast #Podcasters
@SarahButterfli @NaturetasticWH @BenjaminFallow #JoeRajapaksha @LeosAnimalPlan1 @Aneeshwar_K
March 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
The Climate Kids Podcast - coming soon!
Volume up 🔊
🌎🦋🐸🐝🦊🦌🦍🐒
#podcast #Podcasters
@SarahButterfli @NaturetasticWH @BenjaminFallow #JoeRajapaksha @LeosAnimalPlan1 @Aneeshwar_K
Volume up 🔊
🌎🦋🐸🐝🦊🦌🦍🐒
#podcast #Podcasters
@SarahButterfli @NaturetasticWH @BenjaminFallow #JoeRajapaksha @LeosAnimalPlan1 @Aneeshwar_K
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We just want to say—we love all of you and are proud to call you our friends! Our coalition members have met so many incredible people while organizing and joining events. The media might not cover everything, but America is fighting back.
March 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We just want to say—we love all of you and are proud to call you our friends! Our coalition members have met so many incredible people while organizing and joining events. The media might not cover everything, but America is fighting back.
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Tulsi Gabbard and John Ratcliffe are testifying in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee this morning. I have some questions.
American war planning usually takes place in highly secure facilities. But the Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social. theatln.tc/AmsjsuT6
March 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Tulsi Gabbard and John Ratcliffe are testifying in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee this morning. I have some questions.
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The Trump administration halted funding for a national database that tracked domestic terrorism, hate crimes, and school shootings, as part of broad cuts to violence prevention programs. The move eliminated a critical resource designed to enhance public safety amid persistent and pressing threats.
March 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The Trump administration halted funding for a national database that tracked domestic terrorism, hate crimes, and school shootings, as part of broad cuts to violence prevention programs. The move eliminated a critical resource designed to enhance public safety amid persistent and pressing threats.