Ian Mackay
@ianmackay.bsky.social
Former bar-keep. Occasional gardener up in the North Highlands. Independence for Scotland. Politics on the left. Love Celtic FC.
A fairly long - but brilliant - read on the population (or rather depopulation) issues surrounding humanity.
5. Intervention today (or in any recent decades), if it has any effect at all, will instead hasten the depopulation dive on the other side of the peak: a trend that is just as inevitable, whose impacts are brilliantly summarised here by David Runciman: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
David Runciman · Are we doomed? The End of the Species
Are we doomed to die out? We find ourselves at the only point in the history of the species when the rate of population...
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December 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A fairly long - but brilliant - read on the population (or rather depopulation) issues surrounding humanity.
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Scotland games
13 June, 9pm v Haiti, Boston
19 June, 6pm v Morocco, Boston
24 June, 6pm v Brazil, Miami
All local times
13 June, 9pm v Haiti, Boston
19 June, 6pm v Morocco, Boston
24 June, 6pm v Brazil, Miami
All local times
December 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Scotland games
13 June, 9pm v Haiti, Boston
19 June, 6pm v Morocco, Boston
24 June, 6pm v Brazil, Miami
All local times
13 June, 9pm v Haiti, Boston
19 June, 6pm v Morocco, Boston
24 June, 6pm v Brazil, Miami
All local times
Where's all the 'two-state solution' warriors amongst our political class when the one-man who could help bring it about is being tortured in an Israeli prison? Surely it's not all just a ruse for them to do nothing other than support genociders? 😒
Barghouti torture exposed: Released detainee reveals Israel’s brutal assaults on political prisoner...
Barghouti torture exposed: Released detainee reveals Israel’s brutal assault on political prisoner
Barghouti’s torture is brutal—Israel broke his ribs, teeth, and fingers. A released detainee lifts the lid on Israel’s terrorism
www.thecanary.co
December 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Where's all the 'two-state solution' warriors amongst our political class when the one-man who could help bring it about is being tortured in an Israeli prison? Surely it's not all just a ruse for them to do nothing other than support genociders? 😒
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Mockler: It's honestly humiliating that other countries are treating our president like a child, like a baby. It's like if I created a peace prize and I gave it to myself. I'm like, I'm just going to keep this medal on all night. Our president is an actual child
December 6, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Mockler: It's honestly humiliating that other countries are treating our president like a child, like a baby. It's like if I created a peace prize and I gave it to myself. I'm like, I'm just going to keep this medal on all night. Our president is an actual child
Turns out fascists are really bad at running world cup draws. No way these useless cunts are running trains - or anything else - on time.
December 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Turns out fascists are really bad at running world cup draws. No way these useless cunts are running trains - or anything else - on time.
Football used to be called 'the theatre of the working class'. This 'draw' shows it's now become the pantomime of the oligarchs.
December 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Football used to be called 'the theatre of the working class'. This 'draw' shows it's now become the pantomime of the oligarchs.
The World Cup draw so far - corrupt arse-licking 70%; music 29%; actual football draws 1%. What a fucking embarrassing shambles.
December 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The World Cup draw so far - corrupt arse-licking 70%; music 29%; actual football draws 1%. What a fucking embarrassing shambles.
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What a humiliating, sycophantic, corrupt and delusional organisation fifa is. Not in my name or the name of any fan of our beautiful game is this fascist fuck to be celebrated. Fuck off Infantino, you cretinous snake. No politics in football? Unless it lines your pocket, you cunt.
December 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
What a humiliating, sycophantic, corrupt and delusional organisation fifa is. Not in my name or the name of any fan of our beautiful game is this fascist fuck to be celebrated. Fuck off Infantino, you cretinous snake. No politics in football? Unless it lines your pocket, you cunt.
Can we get Sepp Blatter back? #worldcupdraw
December 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Can we get Sepp Blatter back? #worldcupdraw
Has there ever been a bigger arse-licker in the history of the world than Infantino? This is is most vomit-inducing draw i've ever seen. They're going to fuck this up, aren't they?
December 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Has there ever been a bigger arse-licker in the history of the world than Infantino? This is is most vomit-inducing draw i've ever seen. They're going to fuck this up, aren't they?
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"When it comes to building public works – never trust anyone who speaks English."
Analyst, writer and China specialist Dan Wang tells Lewis Goodall why the British are among some of the worst at building and have the highest housing costs in the western world
Analyst, writer and China specialist Dan Wang tells Lewis Goodall why the British are among some of the worst at building and have the highest housing costs in the western world
December 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
"When it comes to building public works – never trust anyone who speaks English."
Analyst, writer and China specialist Dan Wang tells Lewis Goodall why the British are among some of the worst at building and have the highest housing costs in the western world
Analyst, writer and China specialist Dan Wang tells Lewis Goodall why the British are among some of the worst at building and have the highest housing costs in the western world
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My Gaza report: Qassam Brigades fighters cut off in Rafah defend themselves as IDF pursues in violation of ceasefire agreement; a look inside US CENTCOM's Civil-Military Coordination Centre in southern Israel where 200 US soldiers monitor Gaza alongside IDF; & more. youtube.com/watch?v=DmFzuuQKxtw
Resistance fighters cut off in Rafah tunnels, with Jon Elmer
YouTube video by The Electronic Intifada
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December 5, 2025 at 5:39 AM
My Gaza report: Qassam Brigades fighters cut off in Rafah defend themselves as IDF pursues in violation of ceasefire agreement; a look inside US CENTCOM's Civil-Military Coordination Centre in southern Israel where 200 US soldiers monitor Gaza alongside IDF; & more. youtube.com/watch?v=DmFzuuQKxtw
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🆕✍️ | Exclusive: My latest interview for @worldfootball.bsky.social is with Mark Fotheringham as he reflects on his time working with Martin O’Neill & Shaun Maloney at Celtic.
He offers fascinating insight into the work at the club during this interim period.
worldfootballindex.com/2025/12/mark...
He offers fascinating insight into the work at the club during this interim period.
worldfootballindex.com/2025/12/mark...
Mark Fotheringham On Emotional Celtic Return Alongside Martin O’Neill And Shaun Maloney And His Next Step
An exclusive interview with Mark Fotheringham, by Callum McFadden for WFi. You have come to the end of an interim spell as first-team coach at Celtic, working alongside interim manager Martin O’Neill ...
worldfootballindex.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:58 AM
🆕✍️ | Exclusive: My latest interview for @worldfootball.bsky.social is with Mark Fotheringham as he reflects on his time working with Martin O’Neill & Shaun Maloney at Celtic.
He offers fascinating insight into the work at the club during this interim period.
worldfootballindex.com/2025/12/mark...
He offers fascinating insight into the work at the club during this interim period.
worldfootballindex.com/2025/12/mark...
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The Christmas period on social media peaked this day...
December 4, 2025 at 7:09 AM
The Christmas period on social media peaked this day...
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My latest blog piece, just days after the Scottish Languages Act comes into force, Farage attacks Glasgow school kids in order to scaremonger about immigration. A new low even by his disgusting standards.
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Farage’s contemptible attack on Glesca weans
Nigel Farage has been a racist bully again. But don’t worry, he’s only doing it indirectly and without intent to offend or insult. So that’s OK then. Just days after the Scottish …
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December 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My latest blog piece, just days after the Scottish Languages Act comes into force, Farage attacks Glasgow school kids in order to scaremonger about immigration. A new low even by his disgusting standards.
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/12/03/f...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/12/03/f...
There is no ceasefire in Gaza. Israel is murdering Palestinians and demolishing buildings every day. It was a con job because the tide of support for Palestine had become a tsunami and western politicians needed something to take the heat not only off Israel but themselves. Don't be fooled.
The key challenge is finding a way to lull the world into complacency, as endless horrors are broadcast live on our screens
Israel has shown how to carry out a genocide and get away with it
The key challenge is finding a way to lull the world into complacency, as endless horrors are broadcast live on our screens
www.middleeasteye.net
December 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
There is no ceasefire in Gaza. Israel is murdering Palestinians and demolishing buildings every day. It was a con job because the tide of support for Palestine had become a tsunami and western politicians needed something to take the heat not only off Israel but themselves. Don't be fooled.
Landlords concerned they may be forced to work for a living rather than profit off the labour of others.
Deshal Raja is critical of the changes Labour has made for landlords and is concerned for what the future holds
➡#Read More: trib.al/UXaqFb5
➡#Read More: trib.al/UXaqFb5
December 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Landlords concerned they may be forced to work for a living rather than profit off the labour of others.
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NEW BLOGPOST
Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
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Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
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Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
Today, the government has confirmed that it intends to remove the right to trial by jury in the vast majority of cases in the Crown Courts. Serious criminal allegations, carrying up to three years …
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December 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
NEW BLOGPOST
Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
thesecretbarrister.com/2025/12/02/a...
Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
thesecretbarrister.com/2025/12/02/a...
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Hillary Clinton told Israel Hayom Conference in NYC that young people “don’t know the [Israel-Palestine] history,” but Robert Malley, Bill Clinton’s own Camp David negotiator, says she’s the one getting the history wrong.
In the clip below, he debunks the claim that Palestinians “walked away"...
In the clip below, he debunks the claim that Palestinians “walked away"...
![Hillary Clinton told the Israel Hayom Conference in NYC that young people “don’t know the [Israel-Palestine] history,” but Robert Malley, Bill Clinton’s own Camp David negotiator, says she’s the one getting the history wrong.
In the clip below, he debunks the claim that Palestinians “walked away” from a “generous deal” at Camp David - a myth that Bill and Hillary Clinton have repeated after October 7 to justify Israel’s ongoing atrocities in Gaza.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:avtgggryiqtjlg5wwsufccua/bafkreidwfiosd7cbo4vd76jcmk5qwewc2sw7ajirnz6rh4n6tuh5blnzdy@jpeg)
December 3, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Hillary Clinton told Israel Hayom Conference in NYC that young people “don’t know the [Israel-Palestine] history,” but Robert Malley, Bill Clinton’s own Camp David negotiator, says she’s the one getting the history wrong.
In the clip below, he debunks the claim that Palestinians “walked away"...
In the clip below, he debunks the claim that Palestinians “walked away"...
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⭕️ Israel Violating Ceasefire With Ongoing Killings Of Trapped Palestinian Fighters
Jeremy Scahill told Drop Site Live that every Palestinian is watching the fate of dozens of resistance fighters trapped in tunnels east of the Yellow Line inside Israeli-controlled zones — as Israel continues...
Jeremy Scahill told Drop Site Live that every Palestinian is watching the fate of dozens of resistance fighters trapped in tunnels east of the Yellow Line inside Israeli-controlled zones — as Israel continues...
December 3, 2025 at 4:09 AM
⭕️ Israel Violating Ceasefire With Ongoing Killings Of Trapped Palestinian Fighters
Jeremy Scahill told Drop Site Live that every Palestinian is watching the fate of dozens of resistance fighters trapped in tunnels east of the Yellow Line inside Israeli-controlled zones — as Israel continues...
Jeremy Scahill told Drop Site Live that every Palestinian is watching the fate of dozens of resistance fighters trapped in tunnels east of the Yellow Line inside Israeli-controlled zones — as Israel continues...
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🔴 UNRWA: Israel is holding 6,000 aid trucks, blocking relief that could sustain Gaza for 3 months
UNRWA says Israeli authorities are detaining about 6,000 trucks loaded with food and relief supplies, including hundreds of thousands of tents & blankets designated for 1.3 million displaced people...
UNRWA says Israeli authorities are detaining about 6,000 trucks loaded with food and relief supplies, including hundreds of thousands of tents & blankets designated for 1.3 million displaced people...
December 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
🔴 UNRWA: Israel is holding 6,000 aid trucks, blocking relief that could sustain Gaza for 3 months
UNRWA says Israeli authorities are detaining about 6,000 trucks loaded with food and relief supplies, including hundreds of thousands of tents & blankets designated for 1.3 million displaced people...
UNRWA says Israeli authorities are detaining about 6,000 trucks loaded with food and relief supplies, including hundreds of thousands of tents & blankets designated for 1.3 million displaced people...
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Press release: Despite snow, frost and rain, this pioneering two-bed prototype home in Inverness was rapidly assembled in just one week | Bylines Scotland
Scottish affordable home assembled in just one week
Press release: Despite snow, frost and rain, this pioneering two-bed prototype home in Inverness was rapidly assembled in just one week
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December 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Press release: Despite snow, frost and rain, this pioneering two-bed prototype home in Inverness was rapidly assembled in just one week | Bylines Scotland
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📊 Why is Nancy an exciting appointment?
▪️A modern football identity
▪️Emotional connection
▪️Player development
▪️Tactical intelligence
▪️Ability to pivot game plan
▪️Steadfast character
▪️Someone you can believe in
▪️Snappy dresser
▪️A modern football identity
▪️Emotional connection
▪️Player development
▪️Tactical intelligence
▪️Ability to pivot game plan
▪️Steadfast character
▪️Someone you can believe in
▪️Snappy dresser
November 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
📊 Why is Nancy an exciting appointment?
▪️A modern football identity
▪️Emotional connection
▪️Player development
▪️Tactical intelligence
▪️Ability to pivot game plan
▪️Steadfast character
▪️Someone you can believe in
▪️Snappy dresser
▪️A modern football identity
▪️Emotional connection
▪️Player development
▪️Tactical intelligence
▪️Ability to pivot game plan
▪️Steadfast character
▪️Someone you can believe in
▪️Snappy dresser
"Environmentalist Bill McKibben argues that economics dictate that in 30 years’ time we’ll be running this planet on solar and wind energy anyway. It’s up to us to determine how long we want to wait to embrace reality, and cheaper energy bills."
'Critics will say we can’t afford to transition away from fossil fuels. When you come face to face with the impacts, it’s reasonable to argue that we can’t afford not to. But something interesting is starting to happen...'
Halla Moheiddeen, via The National
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Halla Moheiddeen, via The National
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November 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
"Environmentalist Bill McKibben argues that economics dictate that in 30 years’ time we’ll be running this planet on solar and wind energy anyway. It’s up to us to determine how long we want to wait to embrace reality, and cheaper energy bills."
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Populist Right: 'We're not racist, we just want immigrants to integrate & contribute.'
Immigrant gains BA, MA, works for charities, marries a 'Brit', becomes Brexit-supporting, lockdown-sceptic Tory MP, then Deputy Speaker of HoC.
Populist Right: 'People born abroad shouldn't be allowed to do this.'
Immigrant gains BA, MA, works for charities, marries a 'Brit', becomes Brexit-supporting, lockdown-sceptic Tory MP, then Deputy Speaker of HoC.
Populist Right: 'People born abroad shouldn't be allowed to do this.'
November 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Populist Right: 'We're not racist, we just want immigrants to integrate & contribute.'
Immigrant gains BA, MA, works for charities, marries a 'Brit', becomes Brexit-supporting, lockdown-sceptic Tory MP, then Deputy Speaker of HoC.
Populist Right: 'People born abroad shouldn't be allowed to do this.'
Immigrant gains BA, MA, works for charities, marries a 'Brit', becomes Brexit-supporting, lockdown-sceptic Tory MP, then Deputy Speaker of HoC.
Populist Right: 'People born abroad shouldn't be allowed to do this.'