Marc Woodhurst
@marcwoodhurst.bsky.social
Musician and educator: lover of odd creatures, good ales, rare fruit and alphorns. Liberal, Anglican and internationalist. On the look out for hidden horns.
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Elon Musk is on a quest to weaken and destroy state power in all Western democracies so he can expand his own corporate power, reach, and control over our societies.
December 8, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Elon Musk is on a quest to weaken and destroy state power in all Western democracies so he can expand his own corporate power, reach, and control over our societies.
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The EU has slapped a fine on Musk's X because it is untransparent and supports deceptive practices. Nothing to do with "censorship."
December 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The EU has slapped a fine on Musk's X because it is untransparent and supports deceptive practices. Nothing to do with "censorship."
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I don't understand why European leaders aren't communicating this
December 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I don't understand why European leaders aren't communicating this
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An obvious gap in the Farage story is what Priti Patel makes of his vocal objection to the Patels of Dulwich College, burning the school roll when the Patels outnumbered the Smiths.
Maybe this would be pro-Farage testimony of how he has softened towards some Patels over time, but it is a clear gap
Maybe this would be pro-Farage testimony of how he has softened towards some Patels over time, but it is a clear gap
I wonder what Priti Patel makes of her friend Nigel Farage's racist fixation about the surname Patel? Will she enjoy partying with him next conference season?
December 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
An obvious gap in the Farage story is what Priti Patel makes of his vocal objection to the Patels of Dulwich College, burning the school roll when the Patels outnumbered the Smiths.
Maybe this would be pro-Farage testimony of how he has softened towards some Patels over time, but it is a clear gap
Maybe this would be pro-Farage testimony of how he has softened towards some Patels over time, but it is a clear gap
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Pages 25 to 27 are most relevant here and should be read in their entirety
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Pages 25 to 27 are most relevant here and should be read in their entirety
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The West faces its most dangerous threat since World War II.
In his latest book, Alt-Reich, Dr Nafeez Ahmed (@nafeez.bsky.social) uncovers the neo-fascist network war weaponising hate to crush democracy.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=VubD...
In his latest book, Alt-Reich, Dr Nafeez Ahmed (@nafeez.bsky.social) uncovers the neo-fascist network war weaponising hate to crush democracy.
Pre-order now: subscribe.bylinetimes.com/product/alt-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VubD...
ALT REICH: The Network War To Destroy The West From Within - Nafeez Ahmed | Byline Books
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November 21, 2024 at 5:16 PM
The West faces its most dangerous threat since World War II.
In his latest book, Alt-Reich, Dr Nafeez Ahmed (@nafeez.bsky.social) uncovers the neo-fascist network war weaponising hate to crush democracy.
Pre-order now: subscribe.bylinetimes.com/product/alt-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VubD...
In his latest book, Alt-Reich, Dr Nafeez Ahmed (@nafeez.bsky.social) uncovers the neo-fascist network war weaponising hate to crush democracy.
Pre-order now: subscribe.bylinetimes.com/product/alt-...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VubD...
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"patriotic European parties" in this context is quite a euphemism.
December 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
"patriotic European parties" in this context is quite a euphemism.
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Trump's national security strategy is out and some of the Europe sections are shocking. "...the growing influence of patriotic European parties indeed
gives cause for great optimism."
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
gives cause for great optimism."
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
December 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Trump's national security strategy is out and some of the Europe sections are shocking. "...the growing influence of patriotic European parties indeed
gives cause for great optimism."
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
gives cause for great optimism."
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
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☢️🇺🇦 Today marks another anniversary of the Budapest Memorandum.
Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons in exchange for assurances of support in the event of aggression…
History has shown that without effective guarantees, international law often fails to work in practice.
Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons in exchange for assurances of support in the event of aggression…
History has shown that without effective guarantees, international law often fails to work in practice.
December 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
☢️🇺🇦 Today marks another anniversary of the Budapest Memorandum.
Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons in exchange for assurances of support in the event of aggression…
History has shown that without effective guarantees, international law often fails to work in practice.
Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons in exchange for assurances of support in the event of aggression…
History has shown that without effective guarantees, international law often fails to work in practice.
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From the new and quietly released U.S. Security Strategy. They don't like our liberal ways, and will "cultivate resistance within European nations".
Let me translate that for you. Support
- AfD in Germany
- Rassemblement National in France
- Reform in the UK
So, "make Europe Nazi again"...
Fuck.
Let me translate that for you. Support
- AfD in Germany
- Rassemblement National in France
- Reform in the UK
So, "make Europe Nazi again"...
Fuck.
No way we should despair - because the US will cultivate resistance withing Europe - to change our current trajectory.
Keep an eye out for little green American men.
Keep an eye out for little green American men.
December 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
From the new and quietly released U.S. Security Strategy. They don't like our liberal ways, and will "cultivate resistance within European nations".
Let me translate that for you. Support
- AfD in Germany
- Rassemblement National in France
- Reform in the UK
So, "make Europe Nazi again"...
Fuck.
Let me translate that for you. Support
- AfD in Germany
- Rassemblement National in France
- Reform in the UK
So, "make Europe Nazi again"...
Fuck.
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Ceaușescu did this. His birthday essentially replaced Christmas and the first two Kims in North Korea did it too - although the current dictator has yet to go that far
December 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Ceaușescu did this. His birthday essentially replaced Christmas and the first two Kims in North Korea did it too - although the current dictator has yet to go that far
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European reaction to the new American national strategy document
The headline, the main takeaway from a European viewpoint is this:
The transatlantic relationship as we know it is over. Yes, we kinda knew this. But this is now official US White House policy. Not a sppech, not a statement. The West as it used to be no longer exists.
The transatlantic relationship as we know it is over. Yes, we kinda knew this. But this is now official US White House policy. Not a sppech, not a statement. The West as it used to be no longer exists.
December 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
European reaction to the new American national strategy document
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Farage has been dismissing evidence of Russian ties to the Salisbury Novichok attack since 2018 🧐
December 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Farage has been dismissing evidence of Russian ties to the Salisbury Novichok attack since 2018 🧐
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In the hand are five stalks of grain, reminiscent of the cruel Kremlin law, according to which the storage of any amount of the harvest was punishable by death.
December 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
In the hand are five stalks of grain, reminiscent of the cruel Kremlin law, according to which the storage of any amount of the harvest was punishable by death.
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"In the ashes of war... Europe pulled together to create collaborative bodies designed to prevent a repeat of the horrors of Nazi Germany.
One such body was the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)."
One such body was the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)."
Remembrance: 75 years of the ECHR
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) celebrates its 75th birthday this month – like all elders, it has a lifetime of wisdom to share
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"In the ashes of war... Europe pulled together to create collaborative bodies designed to prevent a repeat of the horrors of Nazi Germany.
One such body was the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)."
One such body was the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR)."
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French baroque musician Salomé Gasselin played her first Kyiv concert amid Russian missile strikes.
In Wartime Kyiv, A French Musician’s Powerful First Concert
After a missile strike in Ukraine, French musician Salomé Gasselin performed in Kyiv — creating a rare moment of stillness, dignity, and defiance.
united24media.com
December 3, 2025 at 7:38 PM
French baroque musician Salomé Gasselin played her first Kyiv concert amid Russian missile strikes.
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The Animal Welfare Bill by @DannyChambers.bsky.social has become law.
This is a turning point for animal welfare in the UK - eradicating cruel practices, stopping pet mutilation and cracking down on the scourge of illegal puppy smuggling.
This is a turning point for animal welfare in the UK - eradicating cruel practices, stopping pet mutilation and cracking down on the scourge of illegal puppy smuggling.
December 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The Animal Welfare Bill by @DannyChambers.bsky.social has become law.
This is a turning point for animal welfare in the UK - eradicating cruel practices, stopping pet mutilation and cracking down on the scourge of illegal puppy smuggling.
This is a turning point for animal welfare in the UK - eradicating cruel practices, stopping pet mutilation and cracking down on the scourge of illegal puppy smuggling.
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Trans people are being systematically blocked from being able to take any part in society and it’s very bleak and depressing.
December 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Trans people are being systematically blocked from being able to take any part in society and it’s very bleak and depressing.
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Russian propaganda in full force for the Witkoff visit: Putin is claiming to have captured Ukrainian cities that he doesn't control, and having himself photographed in military uniform
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Putin claims Russian capture of Pokrovsk, Vovchansk as Kyiv warns of Kremlin propaganda blitz amid peace talks
"All of this is done exclusively for Western audiences and to raise the stakes in diplomacy," said Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation.
kyivindependent.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Russian propaganda in full force for the Witkoff visit: Putin is claiming to have captured Ukrainian cities that he doesn't control, and having himself photographed in military uniform
kyivindependent.com/putin-claims...
kyivindependent.com/putin-claims...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Happy T-ewes-day 🎵🎶
December 2, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Happy T-ewes-day 🎵🎶
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On this day in 1939, while allied with Nazi Germany, Russia invaded Finland.
Roughly 11% of the country was eventually occupied by Russians, and since 1947 has remained so.
Roughly 11% of the country was eventually occupied by Russians, and since 1947 has remained so.
December 1, 2025 at 7:44 AM
On this day in 1939, while allied with Nazi Germany, Russia invaded Finland.
Roughly 11% of the country was eventually occupied by Russians, and since 1947 has remained so.
Roughly 11% of the country was eventually occupied by Russians, and since 1947 has remained so.
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Look around. The case for more, not less, liberal arts education - actual, real education in reading, writing, thinking, arguing, analyzing, & synthesizing by doing the actual hard work for which there is no substitute - is stronger than it’s ever been at any point in human history.
November 30, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Look around. The case for more, not less, liberal arts education - actual, real education in reading, writing, thinking, arguing, analyzing, & synthesizing by doing the actual hard work for which there is no substitute - is stronger than it’s ever been at any point in human history.
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🇩🇰 Danish Armed Forces have 122 photos of six Russian ships in the area of the blown up Nord Stream gas pipeline four days before the explosion. One of the ships, the SS-750, had a mini-submarine on board, - FAS
November 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
🇩🇰 Danish Armed Forces have 122 photos of six Russian ships in the area of the blown up Nord Stream gas pipeline four days before the explosion. One of the ships, the SS-750, had a mini-submarine on board, - FAS