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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 5h

UK banks oppose tax rise.

Falsely claim to be paying 46.4% tax rate.

The PwC generated number includes PAYE, employee national insurance which is paid by workers. VAT which is borne by customers.

it is extrapolated from a sample, can't be verified

Why do media reports not expose this sham claim?

Banks step up lobbying over threat of Reeves tax hikes

The gap between the tax burden on British banks and their international rivals is widening, even before the imposition of any further levies in next month's budget, according to a report seen by Sky N...

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 15h

Confirmed, the "Gaza peace deal" was the same deal offered to Netanyahu and the US repeatdly, but it was turned down by Israel because they wanted to gift Trump (Israeli asset) a perceived victory at the expense of the Israeli hostages and Gaza population.

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Molly Crabapple @mollycrabapple.bsky.social · 12h

OpenAI 2022- ChatGPT will cure cancer and solve the climate crisis

OpenAI 2025- ChatGPT will tell you that your dick is the biggest it’s ever seen

www.axios.com/2025/10/14/o...

Sam Altman says OpenAI will allow erotica for adult users

"As part of our 'treat adult users like adults' principle, we will allow...erotica for verified adults."

www.axios.com

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Lorna MacGillivray @elemjay.bsky.social · 16h

Still YES then, YES now, AYE 'til I die. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
It's TIME for #ScottishIndependence

allunderonebanner.bsky.social @allunderonebanner.bsky.social · 16h

LET'S GET IT DONE NOW!!!!
#AUOBNOW
#EndLondonRule
#ScottishIndependence
#UnitedForIndependence
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 16h

We’ve lived 15 years under Citizens United, watching billionaires and corporations shape democracy with their wallets. Reform once seemed impossible. But now, a group in Montana is asking a radical question: What if states simply stopped granting corporations the power to spend in politics?

Could We End Corporate Money In Politics?

Backers of a referendum before Montana voters next year believe they’ve found a vulnerability on Citizen United

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Lorna MacGillivray @elemjay.bsky.social · 16h

Oh, absolutely. Get them going with Candycrush or some other nonsense. Get them hooked on the dopamine fix then offer similar shiny cartoony games where they can win things.
Then win money.

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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 17h

Who died and made Trump head of FIFA & World Cup — or the Olympics?

A black and white photo of four men standing in a stadium with three in military uniforms making a Nazi salute.

Old black and white photo of a man in a military uniform sitting down watching a track and field event in a packed stadium. He has a swastika symbol on a band on the outside of his arm and Nazi military uniform on.

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@raystonian @stonia2.bsky.social · 17h

Italy is hosting Israel tonight in a world cup qualifier and the Italians have boycotted the game which is playing to an almost completely empty stadium #BDS 👍

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Lorna MacGillivray @elemjay.bsky.social · 16h

Gross creepy old misogynistic Grandpa sexualising young women unless they're nasty (black, brown, old, or not Mara-A-Lago look looking enough.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

Trump ignores a question from a woman reporter but says, "I just like to watch her talk. Good job. Thank you darling."

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 16h

I see that this small-minded puritanical pixie is laser-focused on getting the government reopened and the troops paid.

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Lorna MacGillivray @elemjay.bsky.social · 16h

All the updates on the USA insanity.

Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 16h

NEWS: Young Republicans exposed for embracing Hitler and making horrific remarks, Trump floats restricting press access at the White House, Trump threatens to move the Olympics, and more.

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NEWS: Young Republicans Exposed For Embracing Hitler and Making Horrific Remarks

Young Republicans exposed for embracing Hitler and making horrific remarks, Trump floats restricting press access at the White House, Trump threatens to move the Olympics, and more

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allunderonebanner.bsky.social @allunderonebanner.bsky.social · 16h

WTF!!!!
#AUOBNOW
#EndLondonRule
#ScottishIndependence
#UnitedForIndependence
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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 19h

We can all bitch and moan and call out the utterly contemptible policies suggested by the likes of Reform and the Conservatives, but if that same condemnation is not applied to Labour then it shows it is not about supporting migrants, it is about being party political. 2/

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Lorna MacGillivray @elemjay.bsky.social · 18h

Whoop-whoop.

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 18h

Reading that cretin Alex Jones was put on blast by the conservative Supreme Court and "Dr. Phil" has had to declare bankruptcy on the same day? What an embarrassment of riches! Only one other breaking news story about another odious man would make things better.
www.rawstory.com/dr-phil-trum...

Dr Phil faces 'total collapse' after MAGA alignment backfires massively: report

Dr. Phil McGraw's attempt to transition from daytime television personality to a politically aligned media mogul during Donald Trump's second presidential term has been marked by spectacular failure a...

www.rawstory.com

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Jinky @ynwa1888.bsky.social · 18h

Anything @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social or are still ignoring Israel’s war crimes with weapons you provide?

Lorna MacGillivray @elemjay.bsky.social · 21h

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TrisPriceWilliams @trispw.bsky.social · 20h

Be so good as to inform the judge that I shan't be available to attend his trial as I'm off to Fascist Central. I shall, in due course, let him know when I shall be available.

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Lorna MacGillivray @elemjay.bsky.social · 18h

#FreePalestine 🇵🇸
They're getting to go home.
To total and utter devastation.

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Lorna MacGillivray @elemjay.bsky.social · 20h

It's not peace.
The white ruling patriarchal colonists are carving up others' lands to ends yet to be seen.
Palestinians are far from free.
Tony war crimes Blair should be nowhere frucking NEAR this, let alone Trumplethinskin.
He got bought by Bibi.
Who he wants the PM to pardon.
FRUCK these men.

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Lorna MacGillivray @elemjay.bsky.social · 20h

Just as concerning are his followers, supporters, and champions.
Around 40% of whom apparently have domestic violence criminal convictions. Likely the other 60% just haven't had it proved in court yet.

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Lorna MacGillivray @elemjay.bsky.social · 20h

It's the M from the graphic TIME.

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Lorna MacGillivray @elemjay.bsky.social · 20h

#YouYesNow #IndyClan?
It's TIME for #ScottishIndependence 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 21h

Free tuition.
Free prescriptions.
Scottish Child Payment.
Lowest council tax bills in the UK.
Peak rail fares gone for good.
Child poverty falling.

That is our SNP record and proof that self-government works.

Imagine how much more we could do with the powers of independence.

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Bluesky @bsky.app · 1d

Quick Tip: Don’t want people getting pinged when you post or reply?

You can turn that off by heading to: Settings → Privacy and Security → Allow others to be notified of your posts and toggling it off.

A screenshot of “Allow others to be notified of your posts” with “No one” selected

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Lorna MacGillivray @elemjay.bsky.social · 21h

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Lorna MacGillivray @elemjay.bsky.social · 21h

Trumplethinskin is so unhappy with his photo cover on Time Magazine.
Who placed his neckgina front and centre.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 1d

Trump is not too pleased with the photo they used of him in TIME Magazine

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 21h

If you’re in New Jersey and not yet registered to vote, do it today! Voters have until the end of the day to register in time to help choose the state’s next governor.

NJ DOS - Division of Elections

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