Dave Shackson
@djshackson.bsky.social
🇦🇺 Welsh-Aussie Assistant Headteacher, historian, in London at a Girls' School. Traveller, Cycle Commuter. PC games. Former Intelligence Corps Reservist. Surrey CCC. Irony warning. #NAFO, NATO Matters. Will block if you DM unless I have got to know you
Pinned
Dave Shackson
@djshackson.bsky.social
· Nov 9
Saved from Twitter
Have to say I became tired of the ahistorical nonsense being exchanged here about “are the Nazis left or right wing” which seemed to start with Peter Hitchens in a Mail on Sunday article proclaiming them left-wing: the irony lost on him that his paper and its owners were..
🧵1/16
Have to say I became tired of the ahistorical nonsense being exchanged here about “are the Nazis left or right wing” which seemed to start with Peter Hitchens in a Mail on Sunday article proclaiming them left-wing: the irony lost on him that his paper and its owners were..
🧵1/16
This chap seems interesting. Left military on cusp of being made Brigadier to be a Labour MP. I'm guessing he was looking to join the only political party in the UK not utterly compromised on with Russia. Tories got too much funding from Russia to be ever be trusted and Reform is UK Russia Party.
Who is Al Carns? Former Marine and Labour minister with sights on leadership
Who is Al Carns? Former Marine and Labour minister with sights on leadership
Ex-special forces colonel, who is sounding alarm on Russia, has risen swiftly to role of armed forces minister
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
This chap seems interesting. Left military on cusp of being made Brigadier to be a Labour MP. I'm guessing he was looking to join the only political party in the UK not utterly compromised on with Russia. Tories got too much funding from Russia to be ever be trusted and Reform is UK Russia Party.
I am checking in on the cats of a neigbour in my building while she is away. Notvthe first time. Little ungrateful bastards hate me even though I am doing food resupply and cleaning out their poop. They are so lucky I am not evil, otherwise I would let them go hungry for a few days.
December 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I am checking in on the cats of a neigbour in my building while she is away. Notvthe first time. Little ungrateful bastards hate me even though I am doing food resupply and cleaning out their poop. They are so lucky I am not evil, otherwise I would let them go hungry for a few days.
Reposted by Dave Shackson
The full video is here and parts of it still take my breath away youtu.be/cI8bJO-to8I?...
寻找新疆集中营 - 城乡随拍[5/8]
YouTube video by guanguan
youtu.be
December 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The full video is here and parts of it still take my breath away youtu.be/cI8bJO-to8I?...
Reposted by Dave Shackson
Maria Kalesnikava has been released!
I’m so thrilled, I find it hard to process this information.
She has had a special place in my heart.
Let’s hope for a safe and prosperous future for Maria, and let’s act to free all political prisoners - in Belarus as well as in Georgia!
I’m so thrilled, I find it hard to process this information.
She has had a special place in my heart.
Let’s hope for a safe and prosperous future for Maria, and let’s act to free all political prisoners - in Belarus as well as in Georgia!
December 13, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Maria Kalesnikava has been released!
I’m so thrilled, I find it hard to process this information.
She has had a special place in my heart.
Let’s hope for a safe and prosperous future for Maria, and let’s act to free all political prisoners - in Belarus as well as in Georgia!
I’m so thrilled, I find it hard to process this information.
She has had a special place in my heart.
Let’s hope for a safe and prosperous future for Maria, and let’s act to free all political prisoners - in Belarus as well as in Georgia!
Absolute arsehole. I work in a London school as a teacher where 40 to 50% of the students are Muslim. What happens at Christmas? The classes decorate their rooms, organise secret santas, exchange Christmas cards with all participating. It is very much seen as a community festival for all.
C of E responds to Tommy Robinson’s carols event with ‘Christmas is for all’ message
Release of 43-second video comes as senior church figures speak out against dangers of Christian nationalism
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Absolute arsehole. I work in a London school as a teacher where 40 to 50% of the students are Muslim. What happens at Christmas? The classes decorate their rooms, organise secret santas, exchange Christmas cards with all participating. It is very much seen as a community festival for all.
I am not the least bit surprised. Cut from.the same cloth.
Well, there's a photo I never expected to see in my life. Noam Chomsky palling around with Steve Bannon.
December 13, 2025 at 12:22 AM
I am not the least bit surprised. Cut from.the same cloth.
Reposted by Dave Shackson
I’m a British 🇬🇧 Army veteran who joined Ukraine’s Marines 🇺🇦 to defend my home, family, and community from Russia’s invasion.
📚Live. Fight. Survive.
My story — from soldier, to Mariupol defender, to Russian POW.
👉 shaunpinner.com/book
📚Live. Fight. Survive.
My story — from soldier, to Mariupol defender, to Russian POW.
👉 shaunpinner.com/book
December 12, 2025 at 6:26 AM
I’m a British 🇬🇧 Army veteran who joined Ukraine’s Marines 🇺🇦 to defend my home, family, and community from Russia’s invasion.
📚Live. Fight. Survive.
My story — from soldier, to Mariupol defender, to Russian POW.
👉 shaunpinner.com/book
📚Live. Fight. Survive.
My story — from soldier, to Mariupol defender, to Russian POW.
👉 shaunpinner.com/book
Reposted by Dave Shackson
12 December 1909 | Norwegian Jewish woman, Sara Weinstock, was born in Kristiania (today Oslo).
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942 and was murdered in a gas chamber together with her daughter Jenny Marie.
---
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942 and was murdered in a gas chamber together with her daughter Jenny Marie.
---
December 12, 2025 at 6:35 AM
12 December 1909 | Norwegian Jewish woman, Sara Weinstock, was born in Kristiania (today Oslo).
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942 and was murdered in a gas chamber together with her daughter Jenny Marie.
---
She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942 and was murdered in a gas chamber together with her daughter Jenny Marie.
---
Denmark saying out loud what every democratic nation is actually thinking.
December 11, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Denmark saying out loud what every democratic nation is actually thinking.
Reposted by Dave Shackson
Not long. Led by donkeys, asset stripped, revolving door between military and procurement, and a filth column of pro-Russians riding high in the polls. Britain needs Ukraine to win www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How long Britain could really fight for if war broke out tomorrow
In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Not long. Led by donkeys, asset stripped, revolving door between military and procurement, and a filth column of pro-Russians riding high in the polls. Britain needs Ukraine to win www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I guess at least somebody is taking notice in the US Treasury of what is happening in Sudan.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
US puts sanctions on network said to funnel Colombian mercenaries to Sudan
US treasury accuses Colombian nationals and companies of aiding the RSF, which has committed horrific war crimes
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:36 AM
I guess at least somebody is taking notice in the US Treasury of what is happening in Sudan.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Reposted by Dave Shackson
Heglig, one of the most important oil towns in Sudan close to the border with South Sudan appears to have fallen to the RSF with cooperation of the South Sudanese forces.
South Sudan’s Head of Intelligence Operations appeared alongside RSF fighters as they captured the town.
South Sudan’s Head of Intelligence Operations appeared alongside RSF fighters as they captured the town.
December 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Heglig, one of the most important oil towns in Sudan close to the border with South Sudan appears to have fallen to the RSF with cooperation of the South Sudanese forces.
South Sudan’s Head of Intelligence Operations appeared alongside RSF fighters as they captured the town.
South Sudan’s Head of Intelligence Operations appeared alongside RSF fighters as they captured the town.
Reposted by Dave Shackson
Getting ready to go again, next year in June I’m planning a 450km (280 miles) solo from Húsavík to Dyrhólaey in aid of Irish Dogs for the Disabled.
#IcelandSoloTraverse #Dogs4TheDisabled
www.idonate.ie/DermotCosgrove
#IcelandSoloTraverse #Dogs4TheDisabled
www.idonate.ie/DermotCosgrove
August 25, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Getting ready to go again, next year in June I’m planning a 450km (280 miles) solo from Húsavík to Dyrhólaey in aid of Irish Dogs for the Disabled.
#IcelandSoloTraverse #Dogs4TheDisabled
www.idonate.ie/DermotCosgrove
#IcelandSoloTraverse #Dogs4TheDisabled
www.idonate.ie/DermotCosgrove
Reposted by Dave Shackson
10 December 1914 | A Norwegian Jew, Morris Kermann, was born in Oslo.
He was deported to #Auschwitz in November 1942.
He perished in the camp on 2 March 1943.
He was deported to #Auschwitz in November 1942.
He perished in the camp on 2 March 1943.
December 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
10 December 1914 | A Norwegian Jew, Morris Kermann, was born in Oslo.
He was deported to #Auschwitz in November 1942.
He perished in the camp on 2 March 1943.
He was deported to #Auschwitz in November 1942.
He perished in the camp on 2 March 1943.
You will be visited by three spirits...
(Hopefull they bring rum and cigars rather than shooting me out of hand...)
(Hopefull they bring rum and cigars rather than shooting me out of hand...)
December 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
You will be visited by three spirits...
(Hopefull they bring rum and cigars rather than shooting me out of hand...)
(Hopefull they bring rum and cigars rather than shooting me out of hand...)
Reposted by Dave Shackson
9 December 1938 | A French Jewish boy, Simon Boruchowicz, was born in Paris.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 19 August 1942 in a transport of 998 Jews deported from #Drancy. He was among 897 of them murdered in gas chambers after the selection.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 19 August 1942 in a transport of 998 Jews deported from #Drancy. He was among 897 of them murdered in gas chambers after the selection.
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
9 December 1938 | A French Jewish boy, Simon Boruchowicz, was born in Paris.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 19 August 1942 in a transport of 998 Jews deported from #Drancy. He was among 897 of them murdered in gas chambers after the selection.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 19 August 1942 in a transport of 998 Jews deported from #Drancy. He was among 897 of them murdered in gas chambers after the selection.
A psychopath then...
WELKER: Is there any hard evidence showing this particular boat was headed to the US?
TOM COTTON: That didn't come up in my briefing
WELKER: Are you comfortable having the US target a boat that you're not sure is heading to the US?
COTTON: I'm not just comfortable with it -- I want to continue it
TOM COTTON: That didn't come up in my briefing
WELKER: Are you comfortable having the US target a boat that you're not sure is heading to the US?
COTTON: I'm not just comfortable with it -- I want to continue it
December 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A psychopath then...
Reposted by Dave Shackson
7 December 1939 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Joan Vintura, was born in Amsterdam.
In September 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
---
A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8
In September 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
---
A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8
December 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
7 December 1939 | A Dutch Jewish boy, Joan Vintura, was born in Amsterdam.
In September 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
---
A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8
In September 1943 he was deported to #Auschwitz and murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
---
A short video showing the ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ipQmBPAlJQ8
Reposted by Dave Shackson
Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
Teaching when to trust
As fake news accelerates, we need to teach our children how to think critically. Finnish schools are leading the charge
newhumanist.org.uk
December 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Finland has emerged as a global leader in countering “fake news”. Here's how they've done it
The US National Security document should be a wake-up call to all democracies. The USA under its current administration is no longer an ally of democracies but a threat.
December 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The US National Security document should be a wake-up call to all democracies. The USA under its current administration is no longer an ally of democracies but a threat.
Over the Christmas break I am going to the Netherands. In my quest to visit Hansa cities I am including a trip to Zwolle. Love that its city centre screams Star Fortress!
December 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Over the Christmas break I am going to the Netherands. In my quest to visit Hansa cities I am including a trip to Zwolle. Love that its city centre screams Star Fortress!
At my partner's naturalisation ceremony the speaker said at the end: "Now you can contribute to Britain." Suffice to say she was enraged having spent the previous decade teaching in a London inner city school as if somehow that didn't count until she was actually "British."
December 7, 2025 at 8:51 AM
At my partner's naturalisation ceremony the speaker said at the end: "Now you can contribute to Britain." Suffice to say she was enraged having spent the previous decade teaching in a London inner city school as if somehow that didn't count until she was actually "British."
I ordered some @saintjavelin.bsky.social stuff for myself for Christmas and the guy who delivered it to my flat in East London was Ukrainian! #SlavaUkraini !
December 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I ordered some @saintjavelin.bsky.social stuff for myself for Christmas and the guy who delivered it to my flat in East London was Ukrainian! #SlavaUkraini !
The UK is already going down the USA MAGA path. The evidence against Farage as a piece of shit racist should have ended his career long ago as it would any Labour or Tory leader. Sadly, this enhances his core support who are fundemtally on board with it.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Broadcaster targeted with racist slurs accuses Farage of emboldening ‘toxic environment’ online
Farage is responsible for ‘dangerous’ culture shift, says broadcaster subject to alleged posts from Reform councillor
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
The UK is already going down the USA MAGA path. The evidence against Farage as a piece of shit racist should have ended his career long ago as it would any Labour or Tory leader. Sadly, this enhances his core support who are fundemtally on board with it.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...