Liberal Jimocrat
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When I was a kid, cynics said "the president claims his war is about human rights but it's REALLY about controlling oil!". Now cynics are saying "the president claims his war is about controlling oil but it's REALLY about his own personal involvement in a mass child trafficking network!".
Look, I'm not one to quickly believe in conspiracy theories about us attacking Venezuela on a made up provocation to distract from the Epstein files, but the timing of all this is not helping me convince myself that it's not true.
Trump: "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled ... It will only get bigger, and the shock to them will be like nothing they have ever seen before — Until such time as they return to the USA all of the Oil, Land, and other Assets that they previously stole from us."
December 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
When I was a kid, cynics said "the president claims his war is about human rights but it's REALLY about controlling oil!". Now cynics are saying "the president claims his war is about controlling oil but it's REALLY about his own personal involvement in a mass child trafficking network!".
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I had been searching earlier for a map of this sort.
One cannot help but notice exactly none of these locations are particularly close to the continental United States, nor are most of them on any course that would ever become close.
Just murder for murder's sake.
One cannot help but notice exactly none of these locations are particularly close to the continental United States, nor are most of them on any course that would ever become close.
Just murder for murder's sake.
I'm not sure if people realize the murder strikes are taking place across a large region. It's quite staggering.
www.newsweek.com/map-us-strik...
www.newsweek.com/map-us-strik...
December 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I had been searching earlier for a map of this sort.
One cannot help but notice exactly none of these locations are particularly close to the continental United States, nor are most of them on any course that would ever become close.
Just murder for murder's sake.
One cannot help but notice exactly none of these locations are particularly close to the continental United States, nor are most of them on any course that would ever become close.
Just murder for murder's sake.
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Literally the most important story in UK politics today. A low discount rate unlocks public investment in a much bigger array of infrastructure projects, as it changes how Government accounts for the future benefits of them.
HM Treasury have confirmed the review of the 'discount rate' used in the Green Book.
This is the rate used in business cases to discount future values in the calculation of benefit cost ratios. Is usually 3.5% now. The higher the rate, the lower the value of the future.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
This is the rate used in business cases to discount future values in the calculation of benefit cost ratios. Is usually 3.5% now. The higher the rate, the lower the value of the future.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Chief Secretary appoints experts to lead review of Green Book discount rate
Review will ensure government is taking a fair view of the long-term benefits that arise from transformational investments.
www.gov.uk
December 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Literally the most important story in UK politics today. A low discount rate unlocks public investment in a much bigger array of infrastructure projects, as it changes how Government accounts for the future benefits of them.
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The key facebook group which was helping narrow down a list of houses to attack and has been unrepentant in supporting the rioting is run by people from Ballymena.
It is still up and nobody behind it facing any charges, of course.
It is still up and nobody behind it facing any charges, of course.
During the racist rioting in Ballymena some politicians claimed the trouble was coming from outsiders. Odd how the addresses being listed in court for these cases are all of people from the Ballymena area.
December 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The key facebook group which was helping narrow down a list of houses to attack and has been unrepentant in supporting the rioting is run by people from Ballymena.
It is still up and nobody behind it facing any charges, of course.
It is still up and nobody behind it facing any charges, of course.
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![Comic. [Two people one one side of a pile of seven apples, next to person with long hair next to five apples.] PERSON: Okay, with my seven apples added to your five, we have… let’s se… twelve apples! PERSON 2 [with hands raised]: Incredible! Perfect agreement with the theory! [caption] Experimental Mathematicians](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreifgv5skm72kzcxgexs4hbpex45met5vxhb6kf2aqshmktmo37nl5a@jpeg)
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I called a friend once after learning he was in trouble and he opened with 'Yeah I got caught smuggling meth across the border' and I was like '[FRIEND] YOU ARE ON A PUBLIC LINE TO A REPORTER'
Even then being surprised a reporter reported something you told them is like being surprised when you incriminate yourself to a cop and then they arrest you.
Like that's their whole job! Maybe just don't talk to them if you're worried that might happen!
Like that's their whole job! Maybe just don't talk to them if you're worried that might happen!
December 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I called a friend once after learning he was in trouble and he opened with 'Yeah I got caught smuggling meth across the border' and I was like '[FRIEND] YOU ARE ON A PUBLIC LINE TO A REPORTER'
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With Reform UK asking civil servants to tell them what things are like on the inside, our own survey of more than 100 civil servants ranked HEO or higher in July looked at how well they think Whitehall is performing
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
December 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
With Reform UK asking civil servants to tell them what things are like on the inside, our own survey of more than 100 civil servants ranked HEO or higher in July looked at how well they think Whitehall is performing
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
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labour moved to the far right on immigration and started spouting racist rhetoric so now these guys have shifted even farther right.
there is no appeasing them and keir starmer's labour have been a disaster for our democracy.
there is no appeasing them and keir starmer's labour have been a disaster for our democracy.
Richard Tice refuses to condemn Reform mayoral candidate’s comments about David Lammy
Richard Tice refuses to condemn Reform mayoral candidate’s comments about David Lammy
Reform deputy leader says party’s role is to ‘challenge’ minister after Chris Parry posted on X that Lammy should ‘go home to the Caribbean’
Reform UK’s deputy leader has refused to condemn a mayoral candidate for the party who said David Lammy should “go home to the Caribbean”.
Richard Tice said it was the role of the party to “challenge” the justice secretary. Answering questions after a press conference, he also refused to say whether he still thought the 25-plus former school contemporaries of Nigel Farage who have accused the Reform leader of racism and other offensive behaviour were making up their claims, calling it “old news”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
labour moved to the far right on immigration and started spouting racist rhetoric so now these guys have shifted even farther right.
there is no appeasing them and keir starmer's labour have been a disaster for our democracy.
there is no appeasing them and keir starmer's labour have been a disaster for our democracy.
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One of the biggest moments of my career:
USCIS canceled my client’s naturalization oath ceremony. We filed a lawsuit, went to trial, and the judge swore him in right there in the courtroom!
USCIS canceled my client’s naturalization oath ceremony. We filed a lawsuit, went to trial, and the judge swore him in right there in the courtroom!
December 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
One of the biggest moments of my career:
USCIS canceled my client’s naturalization oath ceremony. We filed a lawsuit, went to trial, and the judge swore him in right there in the courtroom!
USCIS canceled my client’s naturalization oath ceremony. We filed a lawsuit, went to trial, and the judge swore him in right there in the courtroom!
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This is the wildest shit a White House chief of staff has said about *their own colleagues* and *their boss* ON THE RECORD, WHILE STILL IN THE JOB. Holy hell.
December 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
This is the wildest shit a White House chief of staff has said about *their own colleagues* and *their boss* ON THE RECORD, WHILE STILL IN THE JOB. Holy hell.
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Borrowed with love from Mastodon:
December 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Borrowed with love from Mastodon:
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Keep mixing up my jacuzzis with my Yakuza. Now I'm in hot water with the Japanese mob.
December 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Keep mixing up my jacuzzis with my Yakuza. Now I'm in hot water with the Japanese mob.
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I do not want Gaston backstory, I do not need Gaston backstory, I reject Gaston backstory
he is a fully formed oaf, consuming eggs by the dozen in one of the greatest villain songs ever written, and that is all we need of him
he is a fully formed oaf, consuming eggs by the dozen in one of the greatest villain songs ever written, and that is all we need of him
Disney Developing Live-Action ‘Gaston’ Movie From Writer Dave Callaham And Producer Michelle Rejwan
Disney is in early development on a new live-action pic centered on the Beauty and the Beast character Gaston.
deadline.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
I do not want Gaston backstory, I do not need Gaston backstory, I reject Gaston backstory
he is a fully formed oaf, consuming eggs by the dozen in one of the greatest villain songs ever written, and that is all we need of him
he is a fully formed oaf, consuming eggs by the dozen in one of the greatest villain songs ever written, and that is all we need of him
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The worst thing about data centres is the disappointment when you realise they aren't half horse, half Brent Spiner.
December 16, 2025 at 11:23 AM
The worst thing about data centres is the disappointment when you realise they aren't half horse, half Brent Spiner.
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The funny thing about the Bloomsbury to Bloomberg walk to and from work is just how many 'that guy used to drive a Chelsea tractor and now drives a sports bike, but at a fundamental level still *believes* he is in a Chelsea tractor' cyclists you see.
December 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The funny thing about the Bloomsbury to Bloomberg walk to and from work is just how many 'that guy used to drive a Chelsea tractor and now drives a sports bike, but at a fundamental level still *believes* he is in a Chelsea tractor' cyclists you see.
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Amazing achievement to make a Frank Sidebottom head that looks creepy and odd *in totally the wrong way*
Temu's cursed looking Frank Sidebottom head. 16 quid. yikes.
December 16, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Amazing achievement to make a Frank Sidebottom head that looks creepy and odd *in totally the wrong way*
But can we *prove* the non-existence of the invisible gravy vessel?
You can no more damage Trump’s "reputation" than you can ride in an invisible gravy ship to a planet made entirely of turkey. Because none of those things exist.
December 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM
But can we *prove* the non-existence of the invisible gravy vessel?
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Microsoft word now automatically suggesting I paste in some random alphanumeric codes in comments. Just great AI integration here. Really, well done 👍
December 16, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Microsoft word now automatically suggesting I paste in some random alphanumeric codes in comments. Just great AI integration here. Really, well done 👍
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A Christmas cartoon from my new book of science cartoons PHYSICS FOR CATS. In good bookshops and online now: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
December 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
A Christmas cartoon from my new book of science cartoons PHYSICS FOR CATS. In good bookshops and online now: www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
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In EVEN BETTER NEWS, a lady just sat down next to us with her cat, Keith. 😊
Just been laughed at by an entire vet’s waiting room when the receptionist loudly welcomed me and ‘ASTEROID DESTROYER!’ to the building.
Look guys.
She’s even in her space suit.
They will be laughing on the other side of their labradors when she RULES THE WORLD!!!! ✊😾
👩🚀 ☄️🐈⬛
Look guys.
She’s even in her space suit.
They will be laughing on the other side of their labradors when she RULES THE WORLD!!!! ✊😾
👩🚀 ☄️🐈⬛
December 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM
In EVEN BETTER NEWS, a lady just sat down next to us with her cat, Keith. 😊
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Better to follow Draghi's logic - things Europe won't do (solar, low value-added manufacturing), can do (EVs, R&D in hard to abate sectors) and must do (wind, batteries, pharma and biotech).
December 16, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Better to follow Draghi's logic - things Europe won't do (solar, low value-added manufacturing), can do (EVs, R&D in hard to abate sectors) and must do (wind, batteries, pharma and biotech).
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Haha, well, I'd say this is a new low in The Spectator's coverage of my Reith Lectures. There is so much wrong with the piece that it’s hard to know where to begin, but a few points stand out --> /1
Given the way things work in the BBC, it comes as no surprise that a Dutchman has been chosen to lecture us on modern British history.
✍️ Lawrence Goldman
✍️ Lawrence Goldman
The Reith lectures are a new low in BBC history
Given the way things work in the BBC, it comes as no surprise that a Dutchman has been chosen to lecture us on modern British history
www.spectator.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Haha, well, I'd say this is a new low in The Spectator's coverage of my Reith Lectures. There is so much wrong with the piece that it’s hard to know where to begin, but a few points stand out --> /1
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Kendall says 'no clear consensus'. when 97% of people oppose a plan I think that's quite a clear majority. Unless she thinks we're in an anarchist cooperative and really wants full consensus before we take any decision
December 16, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Kendall says 'no clear consensus'. when 97% of people oppose a plan I think that's quite a clear majority. Unless she thinks we're in an anarchist cooperative and really wants full consensus before we take any decision
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The reason we thought it worth writing is that I don't think this is obvious to everyone. And even if you know unemployment is rising, you might not know that it 'explains' *all of* the change in employment compared to pre-pandemic.
December 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
The reason we thought it worth writing is that I don't think this is obvious to everyone. And even if you know unemployment is rising, you might not know that it 'explains' *all of* the change in employment compared to pre-pandemic.