Really interesting view. Will subscribe and find out more.

Nick Cohen @nickcohen.bsky.social · 2h ago

"Cancel culture has defeated itself” Artists appear to have never been more political and yet there is very little political drama being made in the UK today Piece from me on why the arts are so unchallenging

This is the quote that finally gives us documentary evidence of why Kemi Badenoch should never get anywhere near to political power. It is a sign of moral vacuum at the heart of her personality, backed by utter ignorance. I didn't think much today could shock me but this truly has.

Otto English@ottoenglish.bsky.social · 8h ago

"Hitler made the bins run on time."

Confront at once, zero tolerance. What have we come to honestly!

John C@badsocialism.bsky.social · yesterday

This is, imo, absolutely the consequence of politicians, media figures and others being actively unwilling to condemn this behaviour

I find this staggering. At Addenbrookes in Cambridge there are flags showing the countries where staff originate. It is a source of pride and pleasure to most. The idea of abusing someone who might be saving your life? No tolerance for this or the vile conduct that causes it.

John C@badsocialism.bsky.social · yesterday

This is, imo, absolutely the consequence of politicians, media figures and others being actively unwilling to condemn this behaviour

Very good comment. Those French soldiers did not have to fight to the last bullet. Many of our grandfathers and fathers owe them their lives and freedom. This endless mockery is both wrong and disgusting. Also bad for us, to be selfish. Lying about your history hurts you most of all in the end.

Pawel Swidlicki@pswidlicki.bsky.social · yesterday

Does she realise Dunkirk wouldn't have even been possible if French forces had surrendered as opposed to fighting a rearguard action which allowed the BEF to assemble in Dunkirk and the evacuation flotilla to be formed?

Are you one of those who publish here? Sorry. These days I tend to skip them because I find them so irritating so don't take it personally. Anyway, who cares about one person's no doubt daft opinion? Ignore me!

La Reine des Metaphores@metaphorqu.bsky.social · 2d ago

That is a bit unkind. Some of us do try. Yes it's a great poem, but no need to snark.

I've hated nearly every single poem anyone has ever posted on here (that I've seen). This took my breath away.

Matthew Stewart@roguestrands.bsky.social · 2d ago

Sometimes poetry has no interest in being enjoyable. Sometimes it sets out to capture rage or despair. This gut-wrenching poem by Gwen Harwood is one such example...

Two bald men fighting over a comb? Pretty brutal article- and well written, though.

Max Colbert@mc00.bsky.social · 2d ago

Interesting read on the situation from former Reform UK Press Head Gawain Towler: bsky.app/profile/timb...

I have seen this bizarre typo over and over recently: I mean the 's thing. What is causing it? It's been in so many posts...

Cambridgeshire@cambridgeshireuk.bsky.social · 3d ago

St Ives riddle ignites debate over whether it's about Cambridgeshire or Cornwall #Cambridgeshire #Cambs

Are you saying there was an online campaign to destabilise Spain in particular and the EU more widely based on inciting massive migration surges? Seeking clarification here, nothing more.

GylesNaMopaleen@gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 4d ago

they are weaponising refugees now folks, spreading rumours Spain had opened it's borders. The expression on this guys face says it all.

The most awful tragedy. In mourning tonight.

East Anglia Bylines@eastangliabylines.co.uk · 5d ago

The flames have gone, but the loss will last for decades. Dunwich Heath's wildlife, rare habitats and unforgettable landscapes have suffered a devastating blow, writes David Jobbins.

Sigh... I feel your pain over this. Open minded and objective enquiry is a fine thing. This is not such an activity.

Ajuna Soerjadi 🌸@ethicsofai.bsky.social · last wk.

So let me get this straight. They want expert scientific advice on AI -So far so good - to unlock the full potential of AI-driven science, accelerate breakthroughs and to consolidate the uptake of AI in science?? research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/news/all-res...

Oh my God! Do you really see no difference between active genocide and gender specific toilets? Really? How amazingly petty this is.

Helen 🏳️‍⚧️✊🏻💕@mimmymum.bsky.social · 5d ago

All while Amnesty UK are folding and pandering to legal threats from bigoted billionaires!?! 😖😖😖😣 www.amnesty.org.uk/latest/an-ap...

We need to remember that Metro mayors are a relic of George Osborne's time in power. They were always a bad idea- a way of taking what little power had already been devolved and, instead of establishing truly accountable regional government, putting a single individual in charge- which is a net-

Jennifer Williams@jenwilliamsft.bsky.social · 5d ago

A bit on something that’s worrying me as.ft.com/r/9fe0cfe2-f...

He's been there for months.

nickequipechasee #TuckFrump@nickequipechasee.bsky.social · 6d ago

But the way he is therefore going he will continue to become ever more extreme, until he stops being a political item, and starts being a Criminal one ? I mean, if Musk is already calling anyone opposed to 'remigration' a traitor who should be shot, then if Lowe wants

I see him on Linked In and am consistently horrified by what he posts and by the number of people (assuming they are real- which is not a given) who pile in on his side

David Higham@oldtrotter.bsky.social · 6d ago

Been saying for some time that people underestimate the impact of what Lowe is doing on FB (which is where I see his posts). He’s splitting the right, but he’s also reinforcing a general sense of dissatisfaction which is making UK politics as polarised as US politics and is, I fear, the objective.

This is not a right wing audience: this is an ultra right, neo nazi, white supremacist stop at nothing including concentration camps and summary executions audience. This man really is a much bigger threat than Farage. The people following him really will stop at nothing.

David Higham@oldtrotter.bsky.social · 6d ago

Clear evidence that Lowe is increasingly posting for an right wing audience and the accompanying funding.

This post cheered me up no end. Thanks.

alix e. harrow@alixeharrow.bsky.social · 6d ago

bought candy at the pool for a 13yo and she tried to give me cash. i was like nahh it's nbd, and she goes "girl i have seen your car." 13yo girls remain undefeated. you think you're talking to a child but you're actually talking to whatever gods used to send to punish mortals for their hubris

Did not expect this. Deeply impressed. Someone needs to make it clear that Kushner is the lead beneficiary of this proposal. The level of corruption inside this clique is so bizarre I feel we would refuse to believe it if included in a work of fiction.

Nadine Batchelor-Hunt@nadinebh.bsky.social · 6d ago

This statement by UEFA on FIFA attempting to sell off the World Cup gave me goosebumps, what a statement - the beautiful game deserves no less “As so long as Europe has a voice, it will never be for sale.”

This is one of the most important and precious areas of the whole region. A haven for birds and other wildlife, with rare plants and also next to ancient churches and coastal towns. Incredibly awful news.

East Anglia Bylines@eastangliabylines.co.uk · 6d ago

Suffolk fire. Now a major incident "due to the size and complexity" of the blaze - area about the size of 140 football pitches. RSPB says it could take 25 years for the heathland to recover. No risk to Sizewell apparently. Via BBC News

Ma'am, confront her and demand a joke every 2/3 minutes, or a piece of scandalous gossip every 4/5. At least the time will pass in a more interesting way.

Marie Le Conte@youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com · last wk.

anyway the woman next to me at my local lido has now been on the phone to her friend for 20 minutes and is yet to say anything even vaguely interesting, which really is a shame as she's speaking loudly enough that I'm unable to read my book and so just have to sit here and listen to her

a key reason why the Faragists gained so much momentum was the story that the people will be told what to do by their leaders. That is, if you vote against, the government will just make you vote again until you vote the right way. You don't have to be a practiced contrarian to find that irritating.

GylesNaMopaleen@gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Ireland voted NO for the Lisbon Treaty in the 1990s. The Irish gov said "hold on. this is a massive mistake, let's do this again, properly". Turns out brexity rhetoric about an EU army & neutrality worried Irish voters. Here's Farage schooled on same. (Spoiler: We went again & voted YES) 3/9

As do all cats, the bastards.

The Onion@theonion.com · last wk.

Help keep quality journalism limping along. https://store.theonion.com/products/kitten-thinks-of-nothing-but-murder-headline-t-shirt?variant=42177531281477

Thank you. I will educate myself as best I can.

GylesNaMopaleen@gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · last wk.

this is a decent clip to give you an overview that covers the basics well. it's from 11 years ago and there were one or two rule changes since but it's good enough to get you started. if you have access to BBC Iplayer, they have some splainers too, I think. It's growing in Germany, USA and UK.

Please Gyles, explain the rules? I saw some highlights and understood nothing, literally nothing. I am not winding you, this is an honest request for enlightnment.

GylesNaMopaleen@gylesnamopaleen.bsky.social · last wk.

I don't recall Gaelic Football getting this much coverage...Germany's leading tabloid "Bild" ran a splash on their sports pages. "Oldest curse in sports history broken" reads the headline.

One big problem in this entire debate is that politicians here don't understand the technology of AI one little bit. They listen to sound bites from self-interested business executives and hope for the best. Those of us who are in the very middle of the debate find it hideously upsetting to drop in-

David Higham@oldtrotter.bsky.social · last wk.

I really don’t think ministers understand the political implications of data centres and AI. www.ft.com/content/90bf...

Can anyone explain the rules? I see they are all well excited but what happened?

Bluesky Sports Anchor Kevin@kotensixtysix.bsky.social · last wk.

now all that’s left to do is to have a pint or twelve to celebrate the greatest county on earth

Sorrow I meant of course

Simple question: why is there no warrant for his arrest on the grounds of incitement to murder?

Adam Bienkov@adambienkov.bsky.social · last wk.

Encouraging violence against minorities, journalists and basically anyone who disagrees with him. There's no convincing reason to stay on there whilst he remains in charge

This image probably gave me more uninhibited sorry than other political poster I have ever seen. I wept, genuinely, for all of us and for our unending stupidity.

Bob Shields@robbo03.bsky.social · last wk.

It's pro-British apparently to celebrate taking away people's rights. The EU, as I remember, was quite somber about this.