MartinC
@martinc7.bsky.social
Englishman living in Arizona. Leeds United, Washington Commanders, F1, England and Lancashire cricket, humour and a bit of politics!
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When this criminal was jailed, the judge told David Gentile and America: ‘This is a warning to would-be fraudsters that seeking to get rich by taking advantage of investors gets you only a one-way ticket to jail.’ I guess not
November 30, 2025 at 9:27 AM
When this criminal was jailed, the judge told David Gentile and America: ‘This is a warning to would-be fraudsters that seeking to get rich by taking advantage of investors gets you only a one-way ticket to jail.’ I guess not
Heading home (via Miami).
November 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Heading home (via Miami).
Bijol gets blocked - can’t close down the shot.
November 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Bijol gets blocked - can’t close down the shot.
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Trump drops 11 points - 11 points! - in the past month in Gallup. Just a staggering decline. 1/
Gallup poll | 11/3-11/25
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+6)
Approve 36% (-5)
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+6)
Approve 36% (-5)
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
November 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Trump drops 11 points - 11 points! - in the past month in Gallup. Just a staggering decline. 1/
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Gallup poll | 11/3-11/25
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+6)
Approve 36% (-5)
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+6)
Approve 36% (-5)
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
November 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Gallup poll | 11/3-11/25
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+6)
Approve 36% (-5)
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+6)
Approve 36% (-5)
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
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"By 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time. We estimate that investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%"
Read the Stanford report:
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
Read the Stanford report:
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"By 2025, Brexit had reduced UK GDP by 6% to 8%, with the impact accumulating gradually over time. We estimate that investment was reduced by between 12% and 18%, employment by 3% to 4% and productivity by 3% to 4%"
Read the Stanford report:
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
Read the Stanford report:
siepr.stanford.edu/publications...
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Series conversion rates on offense and defense
The Raiders' offense is not good
The Raiders' offense is not good
November 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Series conversion rates on offense and defense
The Raiders' offense is not good
The Raiders' offense is not good
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The rate at which each offense takes a 1st & 10 and earns a new set of downs (or scores)
November 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The rate at which each offense takes a 1st & 10 and earns a new set of downs (or scores)
Commanders - pretty good offense despite the injuries (including the starting QB). One of the three worst defenses in the NFL.
~~ Week 12 NFL Tiers ~~
Okay yeah the Rams are the best team in the NFL (but the Chiefs are really good too)
Okay yeah the Rams are the best team in the NFL (but the Chiefs are really good too)
November 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Commanders - pretty good offense despite the injuries (including the starting QB). One of the three worst defenses in the NFL.
Just know this dam is going to burst against Leeds.
Liverpool have failed to score in their last two Premier League games, despite creating the most chances (24) of any side in that period. (Who scored)
November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Just know this dam is going to burst against Leeds.
St Lucia - home for the next week.
I will struggle on …
I will struggle on …
November 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
St Lucia - home for the next week.
I will struggle on …
I will struggle on …
We deserved a point there. But it’s looking bleak when you consider the run of games we have ahead of us.
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We deserved a point there. But it’s looking bleak when you consider the run of games we have ahead of us.
We look much more dangerous with James and Gnonto on. Who knew …
November 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We look much more dangerous with James and Gnonto on. Who knew …
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Chancellor Merz:
Wars cannot be ended by major powers over the heads of the countries involved.
This is a war that can only be ended with the consent of Ukraine and with our consent, the consent of Europe, because it is a war on the European continent.
Wars cannot be ended by major powers over the heads of the countries involved.
This is a war that can only be ended with the consent of Ukraine and with our consent, the consent of Europe, because it is a war on the European continent.
November 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Chancellor Merz:
Wars cannot be ended by major powers over the heads of the countries involved.
This is a war that can only be ended with the consent of Ukraine and with our consent, the consent of Europe, because it is a war on the European continent.
Wars cannot be ended by major powers over the heads of the countries involved.
This is a war that can only be ended with the consent of Ukraine and with our consent, the consent of Europe, because it is a war on the European continent.
My fridge (which has a WiFi for reasons I have never fully understood) is apparently connected to my Amazon account and ordered itself a new water filter!!
I told my wife who replied ‘Even the fridge is sick of waiting for you to get shit done …”
I told my wife who replied ‘Even the fridge is sick of waiting for you to get shit done …”
November 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
My fridge (which has a WiFi for reasons I have never fully understood) is apparently connected to my Amazon account and ordered itself a new water filter!!
I told my wife who replied ‘Even the fridge is sick of waiting for you to get shit done …”
I told my wife who replied ‘Even the fridge is sick of waiting for you to get shit done …”
Crawley with a pair. Out in the first over of both innings.
Just not good enough.
Just not good enough.
November 22, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Crawley with a pair. Out in the first over of both innings.
Just not good enough.
Just not good enough.
Brainless batting from England.
November 21, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Brainless batting from England.
Well this is not ideal. 3 down first session and Root gone for a duck.
November 21, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Well this is not ideal. 3 down first session and Root gone for a duck.
Driving on the up first over at Perth.
Dumb …
Dumb …
November 21, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Driving on the up first over at Perth.
Dumb …
Dumb …
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TEN MONTHS IN:
The national debt is higher.
The trade deficit is wider.
The inflation rate has worsened.
The unemployment rate is up.
The national debt is higher.
The trade deficit is wider.
The inflation rate has worsened.
The unemployment rate is up.
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
TEN MONTHS IN:
The national debt is higher.
The trade deficit is wider.
The inflation rate has worsened.
The unemployment rate is up.
The national debt is higher.
The trade deficit is wider.
The inflation rate has worsened.
The unemployment rate is up.
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Wanna see a visual on the result of the Republican attack on public health?
I’ve got you covered. This is from Pew Research Center’s most recent survey, showing a 27% drop in Republican support for school vaccine requirements from 2016-2025.
I’ve got you covered. This is from Pew Research Center’s most recent survey, showing a 27% drop in Republican support for school vaccine requirements from 2016-2025.
November 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Wanna see a visual on the result of the Republican attack on public health?
I’ve got you covered. This is from Pew Research Center’s most recent survey, showing a 27% drop in Republican support for school vaccine requirements from 2016-2025.
I’ve got you covered. This is from Pew Research Center’s most recent survey, showing a 27% drop in Republican support for school vaccine requirements from 2016-2025.
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CNN: What if there are more names connected to the Democratic Party that come out in the files?
CHRIS MURPHY: So what?
CHRIS MURPHY: So what?
November 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
CNN: What if there are more names connected to the Democratic Party that come out in the files?
CHRIS MURPHY: So what?
CHRIS MURPHY: So what?
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It's Stupid's Economy: China overtakes the USA as Germany's more important trading partner.
China überholt USA als wichtigsten deutschen Handelspartner www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/w...
China überholt USA als wichtigsten deutschen Handelspartner www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/w...
China überholt USA als wichtigsten deutschen Handelspartner
China ist wieder das Land, mit dem Deutschland den größten Außenhandelsumsatz hat. Vizekanzler Klingbeil wirbt in Peking für weitere Kooperationen.
www.spiegel.de
November 19, 2025 at 12:14 PM
It's Stupid's Economy: China overtakes the USA as Germany's more important trading partner.
China überholt USA als wichtigsten deutschen Handelspartner www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/w...
China überholt USA als wichtigsten deutschen Handelspartner www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/w...
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The #Commanders are signing Jake Moody off the Bears' practice squad to replace Matt Gay, a person familiar confirmed. Believe NFL Network was first.
November 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The #Commanders are signing Jake Moody off the Bears' practice squad to replace Matt Gay, a person familiar confirmed. Believe NFL Network was first.