Didactylos47
@didactylos47.bsky.social
Bookworm, amateur artist, retired. Ex National Trust Guide, Ex English Heritage Guide, Ex Feral Cat trapper, Ex Wildlife Trust Volunteer, Ex Teacher, Ex Traveller. Wow that’s a shed load of Xs. Political views, mix of Stoic and Buddhist philosophy.
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Didactylos47
@didactylos47.bsky.social
· Nov 16
I ran out of words, live in Northumberland - a very old and interesting kingdom of the past. Steeped in history and glorious scenery, though pre Covid we explored all manner of places including Amtrak across the USA, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Bali, Singapore and loads of Europe by train.
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This is obscene. Why can't other politicians say that?
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This is obscene. Why can't other politicians say that?
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
The 25 richest families are collectively $358.7 billion richer than a year ago, with a combined fortune totaling $2.9 trillion.
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Trump is a WHAT??
December 17, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Trump is a WHAT??
It’s on a reminder for me every morning when they are arriving that afternoon
Up early. Need to tidy up before the cleaner gets here.
December 18, 2025 at 7:58 AM
It’s on a reminder for me every morning when they are arriving that afternoon
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Why can't immigrants who come to the UK integrate as well as this?
December 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Why can't immigrants who come to the UK integrate as well as this?
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Statement here: greenparty.org.uk/2025/12/17/j...
Jamie Driscoll Joins Green Party as Newcastle Greens Build for 2026 - Green Party
Newcastle Green Party has today welcomed Jamie Driscoll to the party, as local Greens continue to build momentum ahead of the all-out city council elections in May 2026. Jamie Driscoll, former Mayor o...
greenparty.org.uk
December 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Statement here: greenparty.org.uk/2025/12/17/j...
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Victoria Derbyshire, "The Prime Minister Keir Starmer orders a probe into foreign interference in UK politics"
Nick Watt, "It's not about saying did Russia influence the Brexit referendum"
Only Labour could run an investigation into foreign interference and ignore Russia's influence on Brexit 🤷♂️
Nick Watt, "It's not about saying did Russia influence the Brexit referendum"
Only Labour could run an investigation into foreign interference and ignore Russia's influence on Brexit 🤷♂️
December 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Victoria Derbyshire, "The Prime Minister Keir Starmer orders a probe into foreign interference in UK politics"
Nick Watt, "It's not about saying did Russia influence the Brexit referendum"
Only Labour could run an investigation into foreign interference and ignore Russia's influence on Brexit 🤷♂️
Nick Watt, "It's not about saying did Russia influence the Brexit referendum"
Only Labour could run an investigation into foreign interference and ignore Russia's influence on Brexit 🤷♂️
Absolutely - I hate the assumed jollity and the forced conformity. All of course playing into the hands of gross consumerism.
December 17, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Absolutely - I hate the assumed jollity and the forced conformity. All of course playing into the hands of gross consumerism.
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The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The fact is no presenter has ever had to leave the BBC for expressing conservative views, or even explicitly endorsing a right-wing party.
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
Was never a problem for Jeremy Clarkson. Was never a problem for Andrew Neil. Was never a problem for Alan Sugar
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I am guessing many/most of us know USA movies are lies right?
December 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I am guessing many/most of us know USA movies are lies right?
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Dragging terminally ill people from their death beds to appear in court to plead their case is objectively cruel.
Should peers cause the #AssistedDyingBill to fail, it would be unimaginably devastating for terminally ill people and their families.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Should peers cause the #AssistedDyingBill to fail, it would be unimaginably devastating for terminally ill people and their families.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Cruel’ amendments being used to thwart assisted dying bill, says lead MP
Kim Leadbeater warns 1,150 Lords amendments are ‘unnecessary’ and designed to run down the clock
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Dragging terminally ill people from their death beds to appear in court to plead their case is objectively cruel.
Should peers cause the #AssistedDyingBill to fail, it would be unimaginably devastating for terminally ill people and their families.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Should peers cause the #AssistedDyingBill to fail, it would be unimaginably devastating for terminally ill people and their families.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
Another example of the creative and alternative view being removed from the BBC
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Another example of the creative and alternative view being removed from the BBC
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An inconvenient truth for the racists and xenophobes:
Low birth rate in the UK inevitably means fewer young supporting ever more older people.
Immigration brings in young people and eases the problem.
Without it, everyone must work longer.
Low birth rate in the UK inevitably means fewer young supporting ever more older people.
Immigration brings in young people and eases the problem.
Without it, everyone must work longer.
December 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
An inconvenient truth for the racists and xenophobes:
Low birth rate in the UK inevitably means fewer young supporting ever more older people.
Immigration brings in young people and eases the problem.
Without it, everyone must work longer.
Low birth rate in the UK inevitably means fewer young supporting ever more older people.
Immigration brings in young people and eases the problem.
Without it, everyone must work longer.
That’s over 2000 Lee Anderson meals that could be provided, or over £600 to a food bank. I despair often these days.
Prada to launch $930 'Made in India' Kolhapuri sandals after backlash
Prada to launch $930 'Made in India' Kolhapuri sandals after backlash
The deal comes months after Prada faced backlash for allegedly appropriating a sandal design made by Indian artisans.
www.bbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
That’s over 2000 Lee Anderson meals that could be provided, or over £600 to a food bank. I despair often these days.
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Prada to launch $930 'Made in India' Kolhapuri sandals after backlash
Prada to launch $930 'Made in India' Kolhapuri sandals after backlash
The deal comes months after Prada faced backlash for allegedly appropriating a sandal design made by Indian artisans.
www.bbc.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Prada to launch $930 'Made in India' Kolhapuri sandals after backlash
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Why we need to tax the super rich more.
Their wealth is growing MUCH faster than everyone else's.
And they're using it to outbid you for real resources: housing, assets, healthcare, education and everything else of real value.
Their wealth is growing MUCH faster than everyone else's.
And they're using it to outbid you for real resources: housing, assets, healthcare, education and everything else of real value.
December 12, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Why we need to tax the super rich more.
Their wealth is growing MUCH faster than everyone else's.
And they're using it to outbid you for real resources: housing, assets, healthcare, education and everything else of real value.
Their wealth is growing MUCH faster than everyone else's.
And they're using it to outbid you for real resources: housing, assets, healthcare, education and everything else of real value.
It’s a very curious feeling - it’s like when my Aunt gave me £5 for my 21st because she had done the same for my cousin - 15 years previously.
Wake up to discover the £10 Christmas Bonus in current account.
a soccer player wearing number 14 is kicking a ball
ALT: a soccer player wearing number 14 is kicking a ball
media.tenor.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:40 AM
It’s a very curious feeling - it’s like when my Aunt gave me £5 for my 21st because she had done the same for my cousin - 15 years previously.
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If your first thought when seeing someone park in a disabled bay in a decent car is "lucky sod" you need to give your head a wobble.
Badenoch's Tories are showing their true selves.
Badenoch's Tories are showing their true selves.
December 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
If your first thought when seeing someone park in a disabled bay in a decent car is "lucky sod" you need to give your head a wobble.
Badenoch's Tories are showing their true selves.
Badenoch's Tories are showing their true selves.
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Labour are attacking Greens. Fine. I have yet to see any party that has entirely affordable aspirations.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
December 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Labour are attacking Greens. Fine. I have yet to see any party that has entirely affordable aspirations.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
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Drive slower.
December 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Drive slower.
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Said the same on here the other day. I used to watch Bond films and think how ridiculous it was for a single person to have so much wealth that they could threaten world peace, yet here we are .....
December 8, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Said the same on here the other day. I used to watch Bond films and think how ridiculous it was for a single person to have so much wealth that they could threaten world peace, yet here we are .....
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The world is being run by Bond villains.
December 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The world is being run by Bond villains.