Joy
@joybe.bsky.social
Fifer, reader, crafter, lefty, independence supporter. 🏴
I read a lot of books and watch a lot of tv, talk about politics and admire beautiful art & photography. I post about all these things.
I read a lot of books and watch a lot of tv, talk about politics and admire beautiful art & photography. I post about all these things.
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Total bollocks
VP JD Vance stood before a crowd and tried to falsify history, claiming Christians ended widespread mass child-sacrifice practices among Native Americans
November 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Total bollocks
Don't forget Witkoff is a real estate developer & long time Trump buddy who has no diplomatic experience & his son is one of the top three managers of World Liberty Financial, the decentralized finance platform that is majority owned by a Trump business entity.
All smells a bit dodgy to me 🤷♀️.
All smells a bit dodgy to me 🤷♀️.
‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call
Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace plan.
Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace plan.
‘Traitor’: US representatives call for Trump envoy Witkoff to be fired after leaked Kremlin call
Republicans and Democrats warn Witkoff ‘cannot be trusted’ after reportedly advising officials on peace plan
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Don't forget Witkoff is a real estate developer & long time Trump buddy who has no diplomatic experience & his son is one of the top three managers of World Liberty Financial, the decentralized finance platform that is majority owned by a Trump business entity.
All smells a bit dodgy to me 🤷♀️.
All smells a bit dodgy to me 🤷♀️.
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NEW: Israel's genocide in Gaza is 'not over' despite the announcement of a ceasefire, human rights experts have warned
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
November 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
NEW: Israel's genocide in Gaza is 'not over' despite the announcement of a ceasefire, human rights experts have warned
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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Quick BBC, get Farage on to scream about invasions again.
Net migration to the UK dropped sharply to 204,000 in the year to June, new figures show
That's a drop from 649,000 in the year to June 2024, and a drop of nearly 80% from the peak in 2023
(ONS)
That's a drop from 649,000 in the year to June 2024, and a drop of nearly 80% from the peak in 2023
(ONS)
November 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Quick BBC, get Farage on to scream about invasions again.
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#NotOnBBCNews @vicderbyshire.bsky.social @channel4news.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social
Why isn't the fascist take-over of the USA being adequately reported?
Why isn't the fascist take-over of the USA being adequately reported?
This story should be covered waaaaayy more than it is.
The US has sanctioned six judges if the international criminal court ICC, because Trump didn’t like them issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
The US has sanctioned six judges if the international criminal court ICC, because Trump didn’t like them issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant.
www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...
Nicolas Guillou, French ICC judge sanctioned by the US: 'You are effectively blacklisted by much of the world's banking system'
Six judges and three prosecutors at the International Criminal Court have been sanctioned by the Trump administration. In an interview with Le Monde, Guillou discusses the impact of these measures on ...
www.lemonde.fr
November 27, 2025 at 8:14 AM
#NotOnBBCNews @vicderbyshire.bsky.social @channel4news.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social
Why isn't the fascist take-over of the USA being adequately reported?
Why isn't the fascist take-over of the USA being adequately reported?
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Just listening to post budget analysis and the predictable "skivers versus strivers" rhetoric. I didn't hear anything about tax evasion measures. Tax evasion is the biggest hole in the budget. Why does no politician ever dare to grasp that nettle?
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Just listening to post budget analysis and the predictable "skivers versus strivers" rhetoric. I didn't hear anything about tax evasion measures. Tax evasion is the biggest hole in the budget. Why does no politician ever dare to grasp that nettle?
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While some pretend that Israel's conduct can singularly be pinned on Netanyahu, an Israeli lawmaker just called for merciless bombing of Gaza.
"We have no hostages [left]... We no longer have to be precise. We can attack without mercy. Merciless! MERCILESS!"
"We have no hostages [left]... We no longer have to be precise. We can attack without mercy. Merciless! MERCILESS!"
November 26, 2025 at 3:29 PM
While some pretend that Israel's conduct can singularly be pinned on Netanyahu, an Israeli lawmaker just called for merciless bombing of Gaza.
"We have no hostages [left]... We no longer have to be precise. We can attack without mercy. Merciless! MERCILESS!"
"We have no hostages [left]... We no longer have to be precise. We can attack without mercy. Merciless! MERCILESS!"
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You just cannot take the iPaper seriously when it wheels out Kwasi ‘mini budget’ Kwarteng to comment on the budget.
We don’t *ever* want to hear from this arrogant clown again.
“No prudence”
FML.
We don’t *ever* want to hear from this arrogant clown again.
“No prudence”
FML.
November 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
You just cannot take the iPaper seriously when it wheels out Kwasi ‘mini budget’ Kwarteng to comment on the budget.
We don’t *ever* want to hear from this arrogant clown again.
“No prudence”
FML.
We don’t *ever* want to hear from this arrogant clown again.
“No prudence”
FML.
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
Apparently Scotland are only getting this money because Anas Sarwar asked her for it Would it not have happened if he hadn't?
And why all the jeering & pointing at the SNP, are they supposed to be grateful to her for giving us some of our own money back?
#budget
And why all the jeering & pointing at the SNP, are they supposed to be grateful to her for giving us some of our own money back?
#budget
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Apparently Scotland are only getting this money because Anas Sarwar asked her for it Would it not have happened if he hadn't?
And why all the jeering & pointing at the SNP, are they supposed to be grateful to her for giving us some of our own money back?
#budget
And why all the jeering & pointing at the SNP, are they supposed to be grateful to her for giving us some of our own money back?
#budget
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🇮🇪🏴 The First Minister of Scotland John Swinney becomes the first Foreign Leader to be welcomed to Ireland by new President Catherine Connolly💚💙
It was a great privilege to meet President Catherine Connolly this morning and to discuss the deep connections and shared values of Ireland and Scotland. 🏴🇮🇪
November 26, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🇮🇪🏴 The First Minister of Scotland John Swinney becomes the first Foreign Leader to be welcomed to Ireland by new President Catherine Connolly💚💙
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Not sure Rachel Reeves goading the SNP about flinging some pocket money Scotland’s way looks as good as she thinks it does.
November 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Not sure Rachel Reeves goading the SNP about flinging some pocket money Scotland’s way looks as good as she thinks it does.
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More money for Scotland "because Anas Sarwar asked us to"?
No, it really isn't meant to work that way 😬
No, it really isn't meant to work that way 😬
November 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
More money for Scotland "because Anas Sarwar asked us to"?
No, it really isn't meant to work that way 😬
No, it really isn't meant to work that way 😬
First time I've seen any coverage of this. I guess it's not as important as cricket 🤷♀️ 🥌 #curling
European Curling Championships 2025: Scotland men maintain 100% record, women beat Lithuania
Scotland's men maintain their 100% record at the European Curling Championships while Scotland women secure their second win.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
First time I've seen any coverage of this. I guess it's not as important as cricket 🤷♀️ 🥌 #curling
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‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case
‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case
The CMP system means Huda Ammori will not be allowed to know what allegations were made against her
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:41 AM
‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case
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What a good idea
There's a preventative health thing here in Austria where you can go away for a few weeks to get treatment for minor ailments to stop them becoming bigger ones later on. The health system covers 3/4 of the cost.
My wife signed us up.... it started today.
My wife signed us up.... it started today.
a man with long hair and a beard has his hands on his head and the word healthier is written below him
ALT: a man with long hair and a beard has his hands on his head and the word healthier is written below him
media.tenor.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:59 AM
What a good idea
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A reality ✔️ check.
I just saw an ad from Amazon stating their employees average $23 an hour. That would be great if Jeff Bezos wasn't making 8 Million dollars an hour.
The disconnect between the super rich and the common man couldn't be more depicted.
I just saw an ad from Amazon stating their employees average $23 an hour. That would be great if Jeff Bezos wasn't making 8 Million dollars an hour.
The disconnect between the super rich and the common man couldn't be more depicted.
November 26, 2025 at 6:33 AM
A reality ✔️ check.
I just saw an ad from Amazon stating their employees average $23 an hour. That would be great if Jeff Bezos wasn't making 8 Million dollars an hour.
The disconnect between the super rich and the common man couldn't be more depicted.
I just saw an ad from Amazon stating their employees average $23 an hour. That would be great if Jeff Bezos wasn't making 8 Million dollars an hour.
The disconnect between the super rich and the common man couldn't be more depicted.
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July, when Pam Bondi claimed the Epstein files did not exist.
According to the documents, FBI personnel clocked in a total of 4,737 hours of overtime between January and July. Of that, more than 70% occurred during the month of March while personnel reviewed the Epstein files, the documents show.
November 26, 2025 at 3:03 AM
July, when Pam Bondi claimed the Epstein files did not exist.
When those of us of a certain age went to the movies in the 80s & watched fims like Top Gun, Rocky & Rambo, I bet no one imagined that in 2025, the Americans would lie down for Russia after they had invaded another nation. #Ukraine
The audio leak of Steve Witkoff advising the Russian side what to do, what to say and how to progress is nothing more but collaboration with Moscow, probably even more. It further confirms what I was writing on Sunday when the US Senators were actively rejected this.
November 26, 2025 at 9:08 AM
When those of us of a certain age went to the movies in the 80s & watched fims like Top Gun, Rocky & Rambo, I bet no one imagined that in 2025, the Americans would lie down for Russia after they had invaded another nation. #Ukraine
'AO World reported a 10% rise in pre-tax profits to £18 million for the six months to September & said annual profits would be around the top end of recently upgraded guidance, for pre-tax profits of between £45 & £50 million.'
These people want to take from the vulnerable & keep it for themselves.
These people want to take from the vulnerable & keep it for themselves.
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
www.independent.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:58 AM
'AO World reported a 10% rise in pre-tax profits to £18 million for the six months to September & said annual profits would be around the top end of recently upgraded guidance, for pre-tax profits of between £45 & £50 million.'
These people want to take from the vulnerable & keep it for themselves.
These people want to take from the vulnerable & keep it for themselves.
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I'd like the BBC to explain why, even from his UKIP days, Farage was one of the most regular contributors on #BBCQuestionTime if not *the* most regular. The BBC has done a lot to build his political career. Why?
November 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I'd like the BBC to explain why, even from his UKIP days, Farage was one of the most regular contributors on #BBCQuestionTime if not *the* most regular. The BBC has done a lot to build his political career. Why?
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This is called “chain refoulment” and it’s illegal under both U.S. and international law. And the State Department and ICE know very well what Ghana is doing and simply don’t care.
ICE deported a woman who owned a home in the US for 30 years. A judge banned ICE from deporting her to Sierra Leone where she had been tortured, so it deported her to Ghana, which kidnapped her and sent her back Sierra Leone anyway. ICE is part of this illegal conspiracy.
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This is called “chain refoulment” and it’s illegal under both U.S. and international law. And the State Department and ICE know very well what Ghana is doing and simply don’t care.
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Displacement and Israeli settler violence against Palestinians has surged to record levels in occupied West Bank.
Israel’s push to displace thousands of Palestinians from the West Bank
Displacement and Israeli settler violence against Palestinians has surged to record levels in occupied West Bank.
bit.ly
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Displacement and Israeli settler violence against Palestinians has surged to record levels in occupied West Bank.
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At least one insurrectionist goes to jail
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/w...
Bolsonaro to Start Serving 27-Year Sentence Over Coup Plot
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
At least one insurrectionist goes to jail
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/w...
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Let’s check in on the MAGA ‘patriots’ from Russia, Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, and Iran - spreading their ‘patriotism’ worldwide.
November 24, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Let’s check in on the MAGA ‘patriots’ from Russia, Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, and Iran - spreading their ‘patriotism’ worldwide.