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Matthew Hughes @matthewhughes.bsky.social · 10h

New premium newsletter alert: The word "luddite" is being used to describe attitudes to tech that are perfectly rational and reasonable.

We need a new term to encompass the rightful rejection of big tech's excesses and abuses.

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We Need A Better Word Than Luddite

It's not irrational to be skeptical of tech

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🧛‍♀️🎃~Bindi~🎃🧛‍♀️ @bindiatthebeach.bsky.social · 11h

I mean why keep bothering screaming into the abyss.... nothing. will. happen.

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Greg Moodie @gregmoodie.bsky.social · 15h

You probably haven't heard of this particular Cool Scot, but it's time you knew about Victoria Drummond, the first woman to become a chief engineer in the Merchant Navy. My tribute below.

More 'Cool Scots' here: gregmoodie.com/product/cool...

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jpkearney.bsky.social @jpkearney.bsky.social · 15h

talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/10/08/h...

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 12h

This is what Elon Musk looked like before he took hormones, had a hair transplant and plastic surgery.

All stuff that he wants banned for Trans people.

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Middle East Eye (Unofficial) @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social · 11h

Israel kills seven Palestinians in violation of Gaza ceasefire - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-kills-seven-palestinians-violation-gaza-ceasefire

Israel kills seven Palestinians in violation of Gaza ceasefire

<article data-history-node-id="430185" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-kills-seven-palestinians-violation-gaza-ceasefire" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-kills-seven-palestinians-violation-gaza-ceasefire" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Israel kills seven Palestinians in violation of Gaza ceasefire</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p><a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/countries/israel" target="_blank">Israeli</a> forces killed at least seven <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/countries/palestine" target="_blank">Palestinians</a> in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, in violation of the ceasefire agreement signed last week.</p> <p>According to local health officials, six people were killed in Gaza City and one in Khan Younis.</p> <p>In Gaza City’s eastern Shujaiya neighbourhood, at least five people were killed in an aerial attack while inspecting their homes, according to the Palestinian Civil Defence.</p> <p>Separately, a drone strike in the town of al-Fukhari, east of Khan Younis, killed one person.</p> <p>These attacks constitute a breach of the ceasefire agreement that took effect on Friday, which explicitly <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/full-text-agreement-signed-israel-and-hamas-end-war-gaza" target="_blank">stated</a> that “all military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardment and targeting operations, will be suspended”.</p> <p>You can read more <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-violates-ceasefire-terms-shelling-several-areas-gaza">here</a>.</p> </div> </div> </article>

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Amanda @iwishididnaekerr.bsky.social · 11h

They all have blood on their hands. Whoever the last tory pm was I can't mind and Starmer too

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Jinky @ynwa1888.bsky.social · 11h

If you ever wondered what the west would do after hitlers genocide if he lived, just look at the western and Arab leaders kissing the ass of those monsters. In the most fkd up way ever, those responsible for this genocide are the ones who have colonised Palestine all over again

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Farrukh @implausibleblog.bsky.social · 11h

Stephen Flynn,
"Let us not forget that access to aid is essential"

"Access for world's media is essential"

"Access for investigators for crimes against humanity is essential"

"A two state solution is essential"

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 15h

The UAE bought $2B of Trump’s crypto — and gets computer chips

Saudi Arabia gave Kushner $2B for a new Trump Tower — and gets weapons

Qatar gives Trump a private jet and a $5.5B real estate deal — and gets US military protection

This is how bribes work.
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Quid Pro Presidency

Nations that have bestowed lavish gifts to President Trump — or enriched Trump and his family by striking business deals with Trump-connected companies — have later received extraordinary benefits fro...

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Blue Oleta @blue-oleta.bsky.social · 1d

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The Bear @bearlypolitics.co.uk · 20h

BREAKING NEWS

In a move that has shocked absolutely no one with basic arithmetic skills, populist right wing party trying to win votes with fantasy economics traipses around in fetching hair shirt after all their policies are found to be economic fantasy.

Reform UK
Reform UK abandoning manifesto pledge of £90bn in tax cuts, deputy leader admits
Richard Tice says party will concentrate on cutting civil service and scrapping net zero once in government

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George Futers 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @wee-jordi.bsky.social · 11h

Independence is easier than they will have you believe

Robert F @chippyman.bsky.social · 13h

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Prestwick SNP Branch @prestwickbranchsnp.bsky.social · 1d

Hi I need 8 more followers to hit a target number . If you like my posts abd have not followed me please add me. It’s for Scotland , for the SNP and for Independence.
#snp #scotland #independence

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Propaganda Hunter @propagandahunt.bsky.social · 19h

What has Israel got on Trump, Andrew, Fergie and the like? What did Epstein, the Maxwells and Weinstein have in common?

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Amanda @iwishididnaekerr.bsky.social · 11h

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Amanda @iwishididnaekerr.bsky.social · 11h

Thay wee cunt offends my sensibilities. I keep trying to ignore everything Yaxley lennon but can't help myself at times.

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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 13h

Some say arming lunatics & the resulting murders they commit is simply the price we must pay to protect the freedom of armed lunatics to commit murders.

Let’s remember all the victims of senseless gun violence.

In Memory of
MELISSA HORTMAN
Former Minnesota House Speaker
1970 - 2025
Taken far too soon in a targeted attack.
A voice for justice, clean energy, and equality.
We honor her legacy, leadership, and courage.
#RestInPower

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Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 12h

Just as a not so insignificant point, such a level would mean that the majority of people born in the UK would not be able to meet this criteria, considering the percentage (fewer than half) who actually complete A levels, let alone ones which effectively demonstrate an A Level standard of English.

András Forgács W @andraswf.bsky.social · 14h

Well this will certainly do it www.gov.uk/government/n...

Migrants will be required to pass A Level standard of English

Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today.

www.gov.uk

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Lorna MacGillivray @elemjay.bsky.social · 12h

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John Swinney @johnswinney.bsky.social · 12h

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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Amanda @iwishididnaekerr.bsky.social · 12h

Labour up. Who are these people?

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Amanda @iwishididnaekerr.bsky.social · 12h

We have a surplus of trained doctors leaving uni without placements. It's not like the doctors aren't there to make this a viable prospect. All a country needs is a government (ours devolved with limited powers) that actually wants to improve the NHS, wants to improve its populations health.

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Amanda @iwishididnaekerr.bsky.social · 12h

Yep and they are all too far up each other and trumps arse to see whats going on. It's all money money never mind the Palestinians.