Adam Goldman
@adamgoldman.bsky.social
Retired solicitor & former job coach to amazing autistic colleagues. Anti-Brexit. Interested in human rights, science, religion, politics and economics. #FBPE #FBPPR #FBPA
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Adam Goldman
@adamgoldman.bsky.social
· Jul 10
Handy fascism checklist:
1. Authoritarianism
2. Nationalism
3. Militarism
4. Suppression of Opposition
5. Rejection of Democracy
6. Social Hierarchy
7. Economic Control / Corporatism
1. Authoritarianism
2. Nationalism
3. Militarism
4. Suppression of Opposition
5. Rejection of Democracy
6. Social Hierarchy
7. Economic Control / Corporatism
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Trump massively inflated the threat from Venezuelan “narco-terrorists” smuggling fentanyl into the country. Reporting has shown the Trump administration’s excuses are built on lies.
Right-wing media praise Trump’s made-up excuses for war against Venezuela
President Donald Trump and right-wing media have been quick to cite fentanyl interdiction as the supposed justification for the administration’s likely illegal strikes against vessels in the Caribbean...
www.mediamatters.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Trump massively inflated the threat from Venezuelan “narco-terrorists” smuggling fentanyl into the country. Reporting has shown the Trump administration’s excuses are built on lies.
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🤦🏼♀️ the madman will watch the 🌎 burn 🔥 to make sure corporations keep making big 💰 "Don't Look Up."
"the US finds itself grouped with unflattering company – an “axis of obstruction” that has stymied progress on the climate crisis."
"the US finds itself grouped with unflattering company – an “axis of obstruction” that has stymied progress on the climate crisis."
US, Russia and Saudi Arabia create axis of obstruction as Cop30 sputters out
Trump puts US in unflattering company as lack of representative at climate talks reveals disdain for climate progress
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🤦🏼♀️ the madman will watch the 🌎 burn 🔥 to make sure corporations keep making big 💰 "Don't Look Up."
"the US finds itself grouped with unflattering company – an “axis of obstruction” that has stymied progress on the climate crisis."
"the US finds itself grouped with unflattering company – an “axis of obstruction” that has stymied progress on the climate crisis."
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Oh, hey! I was interviewed by Jenn Rubin of The Contrarian on why Democrats should invest in running everywhere.
No seat uncontested.
contrarian.substack.com/p/theyre-eng...
No seat uncontested.
contrarian.substack.com/p/theyre-eng...
"They're engaged, they're optimistic!" Jess Piper on Rural Voters, Gerrymandering, and Voting Blue
"We know that gerrymandering doesn't always work."
contrarian.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Oh, hey! I was interviewed by Jenn Rubin of The Contrarian on why Democrats should invest in running everywhere.
No seat uncontested.
contrarian.substack.com/p/theyre-eng...
No seat uncontested.
contrarian.substack.com/p/theyre-eng...
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“This is life or death. Families are being torn apart and people are dying in ICE custody.
This is not the best of America. We stand up because it is right. This is not right or left. This is right or wrong. And this administration is wrong.”
~ Rep. Jasmine Crockett 🔥
This is not the best of America. We stand up because it is right. This is not right or left. This is right or wrong. And this administration is wrong.”
~ Rep. Jasmine Crockett 🔥
November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
“This is life or death. Families are being torn apart and people are dying in ICE custody.
This is not the best of America. We stand up because it is right. This is not right or left. This is right or wrong. And this administration is wrong.”
~ Rep. Jasmine Crockett 🔥
This is not the best of America. We stand up because it is right. This is not right or left. This is right or wrong. And this administration is wrong.”
~ Rep. Jasmine Crockett 🔥
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Truly weird 'banter'.
Anyone horrendously bullied at school will remember the abuse for the rest of their lives.
So why should we suppose for a moment that Farage's abuse doesn't come from the deepest roots?
After all, the child is father of the man. #Farage
Anyone horrendously bullied at school will remember the abuse for the rest of their lives.
So why should we suppose for a moment that Farage's abuse doesn't come from the deepest roots?
After all, the child is father of the man. #Farage
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Truly weird 'banter'.
Anyone horrendously bullied at school will remember the abuse for the rest of their lives.
So why should we suppose for a moment that Farage's abuse doesn't come from the deepest roots?
After all, the child is father of the man. #Farage
Anyone horrendously bullied at school will remember the abuse for the rest of their lives.
So why should we suppose for a moment that Farage's abuse doesn't come from the deepest roots?
After all, the child is father of the man. #Farage
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Bossy headline from The Times letting Farage insist his “Hitler was right” racism was just ‘banter’.
If that were true, his politics now would be different and he’d apologise. He’s defensive because this is what he is and always has been and he’s angry with us for knowing that and for minding.
If that were true, his politics now would be different and he’d apologise. He’s defensive because this is what he is and always has been and he’s angry with us for knowing that and for minding.
November 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Bossy headline from The Times letting Farage insist his “Hitler was right” racism was just ‘banter’.
If that were true, his politics now would be different and he’d apologise. He’s defensive because this is what he is and always has been and he’s angry with us for knowing that and for minding.
If that were true, his politics now would be different and he’d apologise. He’s defensive because this is what he is and always has been and he’s angry with us for knowing that and for minding.
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This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy already has over 30,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000 this week.
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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In case this wasn't.... matchlessly clear... RFK Jr. told the New York Times he's personally responsible for the new CDC website page claiming that vaccines may cause autism. This is a lie and Kennedy employed tortured logic to try to justify it to the paper. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
RFK Jr. wants you to know he’s personally responsible for anti-vax misinformation on CDC website
He told the New York Times there’s no proof that vaccines don’t cause autism, which is a lie.
www.motherjones.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
In case this wasn't.... matchlessly clear... RFK Jr. told the New York Times he's personally responsible for the new CDC website page claiming that vaccines may cause autism. This is a lie and Kennedy employed tortured logic to try to justify it to the paper. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Farage told ITV he had never made racist comments in a “hurtful or insulting way” or with “intent”.
What a load of old bollocks.
Let’s just take this for what it is, an admission of guilt for being a racist and a bully.
What a load of old bollocks.
Let’s just take this for what it is, an admission of guilt for being a racist and a bully.
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Farage told ITV he had never made racist comments in a “hurtful or insulting way” or with “intent”.
What a load of old bollocks.
Let’s just take this for what it is, an admission of guilt for being a racist and a bully.
What a load of old bollocks.
Let’s just take this for what it is, an admission of guilt for being a racist and a bully.
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Not a drill, folks. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The CDC’s new autism page reads like an anti-vax blog
RFK Jr. promised to change vaccine policy. This new website shows he has.
www.motherjones.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Not a drill, folks. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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“I would never ever do it in a hurtful or insulting way”
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
“I would never ever do it in a hurtful or insulting way”
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
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As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
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Senator Ruben Gallego didn't mince words. Read the full daily bulletin: www.meidasplus.com/p/today-in-p...
November 24, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Senator Ruben Gallego didn't mince words. Read the full daily bulletin: www.meidasplus.com/p/today-in-p...
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The key is to keep the pressure on. Don’t let him ride this out.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
It was years ago.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not in a hurtful way.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not with intent.
Did you ever racially abuse fellow pupils?
Not genuine abuse.
😮🫣😬😱 ~AA
November 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The key is to keep the pressure on. Don’t let him ride this out.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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Russia launched two massive strikes on Kyiv, killing six and injuring 12 civilians.
Residential buildings were hit, critical infrastructure damaged, and rescue efforts continue across the city.
www.kyivpost.com/post/64911
Residential buildings were hit, critical infrastructure damaged, and rescue efforts continue across the city.
www.kyivpost.com/post/64911
Missiles and Drones Ravage Kyiv: Civilian Blocks Burn, Six Killed
Russia launched two massive strikes on Kyiv, killing six and injuring 12. Residential buildings were hit, critical infrastructure damaged, and rescue efforts continue across multiple districts.
www.kyivpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Russia launched two massive strikes on Kyiv, killing six and injuring 12 civilians.
Residential buildings were hit, critical infrastructure damaged, and rescue efforts continue across the city.
www.kyivpost.com/post/64911
Residential buildings were hit, critical infrastructure damaged, and rescue efforts continue across the city.
www.kyivpost.com/post/64911
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Targeting Kelly is one of those “this is why we’ll win” moments, bc it shows how politically impetuous this admin is.
There’s clearly no adult in the room to say “wait, maybe don’t go after the charismatic war hero turned literal astronaut who ran after his wife was a victim of political violence.”
There’s clearly no adult in the room to say “wait, maybe don’t go after the charismatic war hero turned literal astronaut who ran after his wife was a victim of political violence.”
Mark Kelly: "My wife, Gabby Giffords, meeting with her constituents, shot in the head. Six people killed around her, a horrific thing. She spent six months in the hospital. We know what political violence is and we know what causes it too, The statements that Donald Trump made incites others."
November 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Targeting Kelly is one of those “this is why we’ll win” moments, bc it shows how politically impetuous this admin is.
There’s clearly no adult in the room to say “wait, maybe don’t go after the charismatic war hero turned literal astronaut who ran after his wife was a victim of political violence.”
There’s clearly no adult in the room to say “wait, maybe don’t go after the charismatic war hero turned literal astronaut who ran after his wife was a victim of political violence.”
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Senator Kelly’s remarks in the video are “a 100% accurate representation of what the law says."
“No American citizen should have to deal with this type of preposterous investigation.”
- Professor Eugene Fidell, leading military justice expert in Wall Street Journal
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
“No American citizen should have to deal with this type of preposterous investigation.”
- Professor Eugene Fidell, leading military justice expert in Wall Street Journal
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
Pentagon Investigates Misconduct Allegations Against Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly
The review comes after Kelly, a retired Navy captain, appeared in a video with other lawmakers telling military members not to obey unlawful orders.
www.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Senator Kelly’s remarks in the video are “a 100% accurate representation of what the law says."
“No American citizen should have to deal with this type of preposterous investigation.”
- Professor Eugene Fidell, leading military justice expert in Wall Street Journal
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
“No American citizen should have to deal with this type of preposterous investigation.”
- Professor Eugene Fidell, leading military justice expert in Wall Street Journal
www.wsj.com/politics/mar...
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If the President doesn’t want to be called a Russian asset, perhaps he should stop acting like a Russian asset.
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
If the President doesn’t want to be called a Russian asset, perhaps he should stop acting like a Russian asset.
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🔥 Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
New: Boris Johnson’s ‘Brexit Titanic success’ was half right
Nearly ten years on, the first full assessment of Brexit confirms what millions warned: Britain made itself poorer
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 AM
🔥 Rachel Reeves says there’s a “hole” in the public finances.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
A new decade-long Brexit study quantifies it:
A 6–8% hit to GDP
That's £180bn-£240bn a year
It means less tax revenue and so less money for everything.
Brexit made Britain MUCH poorer.
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for ending Russia’s war has been criticized as effectively imposing the Kremlin’s terms for Ukraine’s surrender.
But the plan also poses a direct threat to Europe's security architecture, analysts and diplomats believe.
But the plan also poses a direct threat to Europe's security architecture, analysts and diplomats believe.
Trump's peace plan undermines not only Ukraine's security but also Europe's, experts warn
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for ending Russia’s war has been criticized as effectively imposing the Kremlin’s terms for Ukraine’s surrender.
But the plan also poses a direct threat to Europe's...
kyivindependent.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for ending Russia’s war has been criticized as effectively imposing the Kremlin’s terms for Ukraine’s surrender.
But the plan also poses a direct threat to Europe's security architecture, analysts and diplomats believe.
But the plan also poses a direct threat to Europe's security architecture, analysts and diplomats believe.
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NHS private finance diverts money away from healthcare, towards the pockets of private shareholders.
Cat Eccles MP’s motion can force the government to drop their NHS private finance plans from the Autumn Budget.
✉️Take 2 mins now to email your MP to sign the motion and protect patients.
Cat Eccles MP’s motion can force the government to drop their NHS private finance plans from the Autumn Budget.
✉️Take 2 mins now to email your MP to sign the motion and protect patients.
November 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
NHS private finance diverts money away from healthcare, towards the pockets of private shareholders.
Cat Eccles MP’s motion can force the government to drop their NHS private finance plans from the Autumn Budget.
✉️Take 2 mins now to email your MP to sign the motion and protect patients.
Cat Eccles MP’s motion can force the government to drop their NHS private finance plans from the Autumn Budget.
✉️Take 2 mins now to email your MP to sign the motion and protect patients.
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It wasn’t a peace plan. It was a surrender plan.
November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It wasn’t a peace plan. It was a surrender plan.