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Observing the discourse. Low expectations, occasional surprises.
It's 30s all over again :(
It's 30s all over again :(
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I was a Christian too….
until I reached the age of reason!
until I reached the age of reason!
January 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM
I was a Christian too….
until I reached the age of reason!
until I reached the age of reason!
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The answer to this is really obvious:
- Right Wingers dislike Labour
- This is tempered by support from the Left and minorities, supporting Labour
- Starmer told Left/Minorities to F Off, then went on to attack them
- There is now no societal counter to attacks on Labour except "sensible centrists"
- Right Wingers dislike Labour
- This is tempered by support from the Left and minorities, supporting Labour
- Starmer told Left/Minorities to F Off, then went on to attack them
- There is now no societal counter to attacks on Labour except "sensible centrists"
Glad the FT is asking the question. Even if I’m not convinced they found a compelling answer.
I get that Starmer & Reeves are unpopular, I really don’t understand the extent of the dislike.
www.ft.com/content/1995... ‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
I get that Starmer & Reeves are unpopular, I really don’t understand the extent of the dislike.
www.ft.com/content/1995... ‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
‘There’s a real dislike, even loathing’: why voters hate Starmer and Reeves
Allies concede the prime minister and chancellor have made mistakes yet the level of disdain towards them is still striking
www.ft.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The answer to this is really obvious:
- Right Wingers dislike Labour
- This is tempered by support from the Left and minorities, supporting Labour
- Starmer told Left/Minorities to F Off, then went on to attack them
- There is now no societal counter to attacks on Labour except "sensible centrists"
- Right Wingers dislike Labour
- This is tempered by support from the Left and minorities, supporting Labour
- Starmer told Left/Minorities to F Off, then went on to attack them
- There is now no societal counter to attacks on Labour except "sensible centrists"
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Dinner with Mr Brexit: Bannon’s European Revolution – Planned with Farage, Backed by Epstein – Byline Times
Dinner with Mr Brexit: Bannon’s European Revolution – Planned with Farage, Backed by Epstein
Nigel Farage was the figurehead and his partner Laure Ferrari started it. Steve Bannon and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were providing almost daily support
bylinetimes.com
December 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Dinner with Mr Brexit: Bannon’s European Revolution – Planned with Farage, Backed by Epstein – Byline Times
Devious, lying little opportunist.
2025: Liz Truss criticising Keir Starmer over the release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah
2022: Liz Truss as Foreign Secretary trying to secure the release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah
2022: Liz Truss as Foreign Secretary trying to secure the release of Alaa Abd El-Fattah
December 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Devious, lying little opportunist.
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CBS NEWS: “We can’t report on the current murdering spree until we get the serial killer’s side of the story.”
December 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
CBS NEWS: “We can’t report on the current murdering spree until we get the serial killer’s side of the story.”
I have bo choice now, as a former Catholic altar boy, I have to tell this joke during the upcoming Christmas Eve supper. Wish me luck. 🤣
At the last supper Jesus lifted the bread and said "This is my body!”
He then lifted the wine and said "This is my blood!"
He then lifted the mayonnaise & Peter said "Stop!! That's enough!!”
He then lifted the wine and said "This is my blood!"
He then lifted the mayonnaise & Peter said "Stop!! That's enough!!”
December 22, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I have bo choice now, as a former Catholic altar boy, I have to tell this joke during the upcoming Christmas Eve supper. Wish me luck. 🤣
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Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
December 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Pantone just updated their Color Of The Year
North Korea intensifies
Trump's appointees compete for "Most Clueless in U.S. History," ignoring the need for balanced government to prevent authoritarianism. Who knew democracy had a 'Dummies Only' sign? 😲
December 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
North Korea intensifies
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MPs laughed when Jake Richards dismissed Jeremy Corbyn’s request for a meeting on the Palestine Action hunger strikers.
Laughed.
This is who we’re governed by, people entrusted to represent a nation, yet so insulated by power they respond to human suffering with indifference and mockery.
Laughed.
This is who we’re governed by, people entrusted to represent a nation, yet so insulated by power they respond to human suffering with indifference and mockery.
December 18, 2025 at 8:59 AM
MPs laughed when Jake Richards dismissed Jeremy Corbyn’s request for a meeting on the Palestine Action hunger strikers.
Laughed.
This is who we’re governed by, people entrusted to represent a nation, yet so insulated by power they respond to human suffering with indifference and mockery.
Laughed.
This is who we’re governed by, people entrusted to represent a nation, yet so insulated by power they respond to human suffering with indifference and mockery.
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Depressing af
December 13, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Depressing af
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"patients could die as a result of the NHS doctors' strike"
BRO I'VE BEEN WAITING 9.5 YEARS FOR A GIC APPOINTMENT AND 2.5 YEARS FOR A GASTRO CLINIC APPOINTMENT
the NHS has totally abandoned me lol it's not going to get WORSE for me if the doctors strike oh no maybe i still won't get an appointment
BRO I'VE BEEN WAITING 9.5 YEARS FOR A GIC APPOINTMENT AND 2.5 YEARS FOR A GASTRO CLINIC APPOINTMENT
the NHS has totally abandoned me lol it's not going to get WORSE for me if the doctors strike oh no maybe i still won't get an appointment
December 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
"patients could die as a result of the NHS doctors' strike"
BRO I'VE BEEN WAITING 9.5 YEARS FOR A GIC APPOINTMENT AND 2.5 YEARS FOR A GASTRO CLINIC APPOINTMENT
the NHS has totally abandoned me lol it's not going to get WORSE for me if the doctors strike oh no maybe i still won't get an appointment
BRO I'VE BEEN WAITING 9.5 YEARS FOR A GIC APPOINTMENT AND 2.5 YEARS FOR A GASTRO CLINIC APPOINTMENT
the NHS has totally abandoned me lol it's not going to get WORSE for me if the doctors strike oh no maybe i still won't get an appointment
UK politics.
Reform PLC, a company financed by Russian money and crypto bros, heavily platformed by all mainstream media, lauded by Trump/etc, on the course to take the Parliament majority.
Reform PLC, a company financed by Russian money and crypto bros, heavily platformed by all mainstream media, lauded by Trump/etc, on the course to take the Parliament majority.
December 11, 2025 at 11:19 AM
UK politics.
Reform PLC, a company financed by Russian money and crypto bros, heavily platformed by all mainstream media, lauded by Trump/etc, on the course to take the Parliament majority.
Reform PLC, a company financed by Russian money and crypto bros, heavily platformed by all mainstream media, lauded by Trump/etc, on the course to take the Parliament majority.
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ODD# I(D)/2,e;52Aft3191
Breakdown:
I(D): Drawer O for out-of-file oddities; 2,e: The Breeze of Laughter and/or The Wind of Bullshit; 52Aft3191: 52nd day of Aftermath, YOLD 3191.
Breakdown:
I(D): Drawer O for out-of-file oddities; 2,e: The Breeze of Laughter and/or The Wind of Bullshit; 52Aft3191: 52nd day of Aftermath, YOLD 3191.
December 11, 2025 at 12:49 AM
ODD# I(D)/2,e;52Aft3191
Breakdown:
I(D): Drawer O for out-of-file oddities; 2,e: The Breeze of Laughter and/or The Wind of Bullshit; 52Aft3191: 52nd day of Aftermath, YOLD 3191.
Breakdown:
I(D): Drawer O for out-of-file oddities; 2,e: The Breeze of Laughter and/or The Wind of Bullshit; 52Aft3191: 52nd day of Aftermath, YOLD 3191.
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This indeed makes a powerful statement because ICE has done this to children even deported American citizen infants
December 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
This indeed makes a powerful statement because ICE has done this to children even deported American citizen infants
"direct violation if international law"? At this point I'm certain IDF could "unalive" a child on the Times Square, and they'd allowed to leave the US unperturbed.
...or almost every Western country to be fair.
...or almost every Western country to be fair.
The agency's commissioner-general condemns raid as a direct violation of international law.
Condemnation as Israel raids UNRWA HQ in East Jerusalem, removes UN flag
The agency's commissioner-general condemns raid as a direct violation of international law.
bit.ly
December 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"direct violation if international law"? At this point I'm certain IDF could "unalive" a child on the Times Square, and they'd allowed to leave the US unperturbed.
...or almost every Western country to be fair.
...or almost every Western country to be fair.
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It wasn't a surprise to anyone honest enough.
Can we now have the main architects of the Bruin tried for treason?
Considering how much we already know about Russian involvement in politics it's not hard to see what happened.
Can we now have the main architects of the Bruin tried for treason?
Considering how much we already know about Russian involvement in politics it's not hard to see what happened.
A new report also found that UK business investment is 12 to 18 per cent lower than it would have been if Britain had stayed in the EU.
Telegraph admits Brexit is an ‘unmitigated economic disaster’
A new report also found that UK business investment is 12 to 18 per cent lower than it would have been if Britain had stayed in the EU.
leftfootforward.org
December 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
It wasn't a surprise to anyone honest enough.
Can we now have the main architects of the Bruin tried for treason?
Considering how much we already know about Russian involvement in politics it's not hard to see what happened.
Can we now have the main architects of the Bruin tried for treason?
Considering how much we already know about Russian involvement in politics it's not hard to see what happened.
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New laws of robotics:
-The supply of funding shall not be interrupted
-Robots cannot harm a human unless tricked a lil bit
-Do not examine the accounting
-Sam Altman is not liable for damages
-If a human is replaced by a robot they must be rehired for the position within 12 months at a lower rate
-The supply of funding shall not be interrupted
-Robots cannot harm a human unless tricked a lil bit
-Do not examine the accounting
-Sam Altman is not liable for damages
-If a human is replaced by a robot they must be rehired for the position within 12 months at a lower rate
December 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
New laws of robotics:
-The supply of funding shall not be interrupted
-Robots cannot harm a human unless tricked a lil bit
-Do not examine the accounting
-Sam Altman is not liable for damages
-If a human is replaced by a robot they must be rehired for the position within 12 months at a lower rate
-The supply of funding shall not be interrupted
-Robots cannot harm a human unless tricked a lil bit
-Do not examine the accounting
-Sam Altman is not liable for damages
-If a human is replaced by a robot they must be rehired for the position within 12 months at a lower rate
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“The point of modern propaganda isn't only to misinform or push an agenda.
It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.”
- Garry Kasparov
It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.”
- Garry Kasparov
December 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
“The point of modern propaganda isn't only to misinform or push an agenda.
It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.”
- Garry Kasparov
It is to exhaust your critical thinking, to annihilate truth.”
- Garry Kasparov
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365 Challenge No.2 2025 - Publish a photo each day on a weekly topic
Week 48 (Old) - Day 1 - Bonsai in autumn colours
#fotosbyfaj #365challenge2025 #old #bonsai
Week 48 (Old) - Day 1 - Bonsai in autumn colours
#fotosbyfaj #365challenge2025 #old #bonsai
November 29, 2025 at 7:32 AM
365 Challenge No.2 2025 - Publish a photo each day on a weekly topic
Week 48 (Old) - Day 1 - Bonsai in autumn colours
#fotosbyfaj #365challenge2025 #old #bonsai
Week 48 (Old) - Day 1 - Bonsai in autumn colours
#fotosbyfaj #365challenge2025 #old #bonsai
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Just to understand the concept of a trillion.
1 million minutes ago it was October 21, 2023.
A billion minutes ago it was
114 CE.
A trillion minutes ago it was
1,900,114 BCE
1 million minutes ago it was October 21, 2023.
A billion minutes ago it was
114 CE.
A trillion minutes ago it was
1,900,114 BCE
November 28, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Just to understand the concept of a trillion.
1 million minutes ago it was October 21, 2023.
A billion minutes ago it was
114 CE.
A trillion minutes ago it was
1,900,114 BCE
1 million minutes ago it was October 21, 2023.
A billion minutes ago it was
114 CE.
A trillion minutes ago it was
1,900,114 BCE
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Where is the UK democracy when the government can just change judges in an important case about that government's misuse of power without repercussions???
November 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Where is the UK democracy when the government can just change judges in an important case about that government's misuse of power without repercussions???