MacPsych
@macpsych.bsky.social
Irish 🇮🇪 | Psychologist 🧠 | Dubliner, now Londoner | Massive geek 🚀 | Probably planning my next trip to Japan ✈️🇯🇵 | A big old gay 🏳️🌈
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✏️ https://www.macpsych.blog | 📸 https://pixelfed.social/macpsych | ✈️ https://thisguyflies.com/
The #1 movie when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go.
December 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The #1 movie when you were 10 years old is how your 2026 is going to go.
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If he wants them back, he can stop invading Ukraine at any time
Putin blasts attempted EU ‘robbery’ of Russian assets
Putin blasts attempted EU ‘robbery’ of Russian assets
EU leaders opted for joint debt to fill Ukraine’s war chest, holding Moscow’s frozen assets as collateral.
www.politico.eu
December 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
If he wants them back, he can stop invading Ukraine at any time
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Reform candidate who told Lammy to ‘go home’ questioned other MPs’ loyalty to UK
Reform candidate who told Lammy to ‘go home’ questioned other MPs’ loyalty to UK
Exclusive: Labour says Nigel Farage’s party should swiftly condemn Chris Parry after further comments emerge
A Reform UK mayoral candidate who said David Lammy should “go home to the Caribbean” has suggested that at least eight other politicians from minority ethnic backgrounds do not have a primary loyalty towards the UK.
Nigel Farage’s party has so far refused to condemn Chris Parry, a retired naval rear admiral who has been picked to contest the now-postponed Hampshire and the Solent mayoral election for the party, over his comment about Lammy, the deputy prime minister. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Reform candidate who told Lammy to ‘go home’ questioned other MPs’ loyalty to UK
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These are the people who are willing to go on the record.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
December 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
These are the people who are willing to go on the record.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
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'My year end reading statistics' (originally for @theguardian.com books).
p.s There's still time to pick up new book Physics for Cats at good bookshops and online www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
p.s There's still time to pick up new book Physics for Cats at good bookshops and online www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
December 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
'My year end reading statistics' (originally for @theguardian.com books).
p.s There's still time to pick up new book Physics for Cats at good bookshops and online www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
p.s There's still time to pick up new book Physics for Cats at good bookshops and online www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
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Nigel Farage told to ‘come out of hiding’ over alleged election overspending
Nigel Farage told to ‘come out of hiding’ over alleged election overspending
Labour chair urges Electoral Commission to investigate claims Reform leader spent too much in Clacton campaign
www.theguardian.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Nigel Farage told to ‘come out of hiding’ over alleged election overspending
So, how are those 'checks and balances' working out guys?
I never want to hear an American criticise how other countries are run for the rest of my life.
I never want to hear an American criticise how other countries are run for the rest of my life.
December 18, 2025 at 6:59 AM
So, how are those 'checks and balances' working out guys?
I never want to hear an American criticise how other countries are run for the rest of my life.
I never want to hear an American criticise how other countries are run for the rest of my life.
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These names for girls and boys were popular in the second half of the 20th century in Ireland, but have not featured on the stats in the 21st century.
Which ones do you think are most likely to make a comeback?
Which ones do you think are most likely to make a comeback?
December 17, 2025 at 12:28 PM
These names for girls and boys were popular in the second half of the 20th century in Ireland, but have not featured on the stats in the 21st century.
Which ones do you think are most likely to make a comeback?
Which ones do you think are most likely to make a comeback?
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"A little festive advice to those in Reform" Keir Starmer tells Nigel Farage's MPs.
"If mysterious men from the East appear bearing gifts,
this time report it to the police"
"If mysterious men from the East appear bearing gifts,
this time report it to the police"
December 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
"A little festive advice to those in Reform" Keir Starmer tells Nigel Farage's MPs.
"If mysterious men from the East appear bearing gifts,
this time report it to the police"
"If mysterious men from the East appear bearing gifts,
this time report it to the police"
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A hero, someone we can all look up to
Man answering his phone on the train: Yes? Correct, I’m not at work (pause) I’m not going to answer that because I am not at work today. No, you’re going to have to ask someone who is. Goodbye.
December 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
A hero, someone we can all look up to
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RIP Gil Gerard
scifibulletin.com/2025/12/17/r...
scifibulletin.com/2025/12/17/r...
RIP Gil Gerard
American actor Gil Gerard, best known for playing Captain William “Buck” Rogers in the Glen A. Larson TV series, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, has died aged 82. His wife posted a mes…
scifibulletin.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM
RIP Gil Gerard
scifibulletin.com/2025/12/17/r...
scifibulletin.com/2025/12/17/r...
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For the amadán in your life: https://waterfordwhispers.shop/collections/t-shirts
December 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
For the amadán in your life: https://waterfordwhispers.shop/collections/t-shirts
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EXCL: An agreement to rejoin Erasmus – the EU’s student exchange programme – set to be announced on Wednesday as part of UK government’s drive towards closer relations with Brussels.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange programme
Exclusive: British students will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027, sources say
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
EXCL: An agreement to rejoin Erasmus – the EU’s student exchange programme – set to be announced on Wednesday as part of UK government’s drive towards closer relations with Brussels.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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Given the BBC is publicly funded, this is Donald Trump suing you & me.
It’s a pathetic cry-bully attack on journalism by a wannabe dictator & an attack on every British person.
And our far right politicians & pundits are cheering him on, of course. #r4today
It’s a pathetic cry-bully attack on journalism by a wannabe dictator & an attack on every British person.
And our far right politicians & pundits are cheering him on, of course. #r4today
December 16, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Given the BBC is publicly funded, this is Donald Trump suing you & me.
It’s a pathetic cry-bully attack on journalism by a wannabe dictator & an attack on every British person.
And our far right politicians & pundits are cheering him on, of course. #r4today
It’s a pathetic cry-bully attack on journalism by a wannabe dictator & an attack on every British person.
And our far right politicians & pundits are cheering him on, of course. #r4today
A really gorgeous sky over Canary Wharf this morning 😍
December 16, 2025 at 8:19 AM
A really gorgeous sky over Canary Wharf this morning 😍
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I’m intrigued by the proposition that anyone would feel they have security “guarantees” from Trump. Not worth the paper they’re written on, I should think.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/w...
Ukraine and Allies Agree on Security Guarantee for Peace Proposal
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:03 AM
I’m intrigued by the proposition that anyone would feel they have security “guarantees” from Trump. Not worth the paper they’re written on, I should think.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/w...
Why would anyone in their right mind attempt to do any kind of 'deal' with America? The gangster-in-office reneges before the ink is dry!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2...
US puts £31bn tech ‘prosperity deal’ with Britain on ice
Pledge to invest billions in UK paused, with Washington citing lack of progress on trade barriers across pond
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Why would anyone in their right mind attempt to do any kind of 'deal' with America? The gangster-in-office reneges before the ink is dry!
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2...
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I know the shameless hypocrisy is the whole point but seeing maybe one of the single most socially conservative MPs currently in the House of Commons welcome a pornstar into his party isn't not making me feel fucking mental
Reform MP Danny Kruger on pornstar/provocateur Bonnie Blue announcing her support for the party: "We’ll take votes from wherever we can get them, we want all the support we can get. Quite like Bonnie Blue."
Says party isn't "going to be fussy, we're not going to be judgemental" about Reform voters
Says party isn't "going to be fussy, we're not going to be judgemental" about Reform voters
December 15, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I know the shameless hypocrisy is the whole point but seeing maybe one of the single most socially conservative MPs currently in the House of Commons welcome a pornstar into his party isn't not making me feel fucking mental
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A fun thing about the spread of dodgy CICs (fake charities) fundraising outside London stations is… they’re becoming increasingly upset as people slowly learn they’re not charities!
A guy fundraising for ‘homeless veterans with PTSD’: “We’re not like the knife crime CICs, we’re good.”
A guy fundraising for ‘homeless veterans with PTSD’: “We’re not like the knife crime CICs, we’re good.”
December 15, 2025 at 9:05 AM
A fun thing about the spread of dodgy CICs (fake charities) fundraising outside London stations is… they’re becoming increasingly upset as people slowly learn they’re not charities!
A guy fundraising for ‘homeless veterans with PTSD’: “We’re not like the knife crime CICs, we’re good.”
A guy fundraising for ‘homeless veterans with PTSD’: “We’re not like the knife crime CICs, we’re good.”
Being woken by the local scrotes setting off fireworks at 4am has not left me in the best of moods.
Unpopular opinion: it should be a *lot* harder to get your hands on something so antisocial.
Unpopular opinion: it should be a *lot* harder to get your hands on something so antisocial.
December 14, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Being woken by the local scrotes setting off fireworks at 4am has not left me in the best of moods.
Unpopular opinion: it should be a *lot* harder to get your hands on something so antisocial.
Unpopular opinion: it should be a *lot* harder to get your hands on something so antisocial.
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Can't wait for bbc sports presenters who now moonlight in the house of lords to be asked to choose between their presenting and their politics or at least knock the frothing conspiricist theory posting on the head a bit
December 13, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Can't wait for bbc sports presenters who now moonlight in the house of lords to be asked to choose between their presenting and their politics or at least knock the frothing conspiricist theory posting on the head a bit
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Nothing says Christian fellowship like using the most important festival in your religious calendar to Tweet about your hatred of the "woke liberati"
December 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Nothing says Christian fellowship like using the most important festival in your religious calendar to Tweet about your hatred of the "woke liberati"
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What a surprise – Reform councillor attends just one meeting and sends two emails in six months
What a surprise - Reform councillor attends just one meeting and sends two emails in six months
Reform councillor Shaun Knowles is chancing his time in office, attending the bare minimum of meetings and doing sweet fuck-all...surprised
www.thecanary.co
December 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
What a surprise – Reform councillor attends just one meeting and sends two emails in six months
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Tech Christmas
Tom Fishburne, Marketoonist
Tom Fishburne, Marketoonist
December 13, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Tech Christmas
Tom Fishburne, Marketoonist
Tom Fishburne, Marketoonist