Nigel Heppenstall
matabeleant.bsky.social
Nigel Heppenstall
@matabeleant.bsky.social
Matabeleland army brat. ‘I will have no man in my boat’ said Starbuck, ‘who is not afraid of a whale.’ Just one damn thing after another. Ishe komberera Africa.
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Prisoners of war (POWs) are captured members of enemy armed forces in international armed conflicts and are protected under the Third Geneva Convention.

They must be treated humanely, always.

Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/63329SlOzJ
June 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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The little man who lives in the crisps:
April 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Beny-Sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery
March 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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The frame from now until the end of time has to be “Us vs The Useless Billionaires.” No more of this “but muh good billionaires” shit.
aint no way we cut medicaid and housing assistance so jeff bezos could buy this shirt
February 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Make America El Salvador Again.
February 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Daily star cover 🤔
February 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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February 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Educational and entertaining - the beeb at it’s best 🙏
Very chuffed by listeners’ responses to #StrongMessageHere. We’re not only back, but with many more weeks added. Enjoy, especially if you’re a fan of massively extended runs. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Strong Message Here - A Lawyer, Not a Leader - BBC Sounds
Helen and Armando are back, and they're looking at what makes a good political attack.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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In a world of Kid Rocks and Carrie Underwoods, be a Woody Guthrie.
January 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Someone favorited this post, which was one year ago this week. Let’s we if ChatGPT has improved since then!
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The boys and I figured we’d ask ChatGPT to help us solve a clue from the Times crossword.
January 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Part of me is like, "This whole masculinity business is innately bad and dumb and destructive," thanks to my feminist mom, and part of me like like HOW ABOUT YOU TRY CULTIVATING ANY MASCULINITY *YOURSELF* FIRST YOU DICKLESS TWERP and tbh both feel accurate somehow.
January 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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This week, the right basically gave up the territory on patriotism. From the mainstream right to the furthest extreme, it encouraged a foreign billionaire as he joked about invading the country and actively tried to undermine its democratic process.
January 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Bloomberg reports that a Ukrainian defeat would cost the US $808 billion more than providing aid to Ukraine in its war against Russia.

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
January 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Sure you've seen the famous #BayeuxTapestry, but have you seen it in all its sensational high-res thread-glory?

Breathtaking online resource, a joint effort of the City of Bayeux, DRAC Normandie, Fabrique de patrimoines en Normandie, University of Caen, & CNRS:

www.bayeuxmuseum.com/en/the-bayeu...
Explore the Bayeux Tapestry online - Bayeux Museum
For the first time, you will be able to freely explore the entire Bayeux Tapestry scene by scene with a never seen quality of images !
www.bayeuxmuseum.com
December 29, 2024 at 7:30 PM
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Turning half the planet into data centers just to reinvent the concept of imaginary friends
December 27, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Russia no longer has an army; they’re just a crime syndicate at this point
ISW has routinely assessed that Russian commanders are either complacent or enabling their subordinates to engage in POW executions in clear violation of international law.
3/ Russian forces recently executed more Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) on the battlefield.

North Korea may have transferred at least four additional ballistic missiles to Russia. isw.pub/UkrWar122224
December 23, 2024 at 12:26 PM
I’m driving home for Christmas, I can’t wait to see their faces
December 23, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Sikhism is a noble faith 🙏
Reminder that if you ever need a meal and can't afford it, find your local gurudwara, they will feed you a great hot meal for free, you won't even have to fetch a plate for yourself and they'll also give you a place to crash if you don't have one and there's room. gurudwara is open to all always
December 22, 2024 at 5:16 PM
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December 22, 2024 at 2:47 PM
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Happy Winter Solstice to all in the northern hemisphere.

The turn of the year's tide, a pivot-point, a day of hope—when the dark stops rising & after which the Sun begins its slow climb back.
A day I celebrate more than Christmas or New Year.

Fiat lux!

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December 21, 2024 at 7:32 AM
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⚡️ Ukraine charges Russian General Kirillov over use of banned chemical weapons.

According to the SBU's investigation, chemical weapons have been used in more than 4,800 cases since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
Ukraine charges Russian general over use of banned chemical weapons
According to the SBU's investigation, chemical weapons have been used in more than 4,800 cases since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
kyivindependent.com
December 16, 2024 at 2:17 PM
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If this country made the slightest bit of sense we'd be beating Europe's doors down to secure a youth mobility scheme.

inews.co.uk/opinion/brex...
December 11, 2024 at 3:58 PM
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whatever happens next, remember this:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHhk...
Woman explains why her family is celebrating fall of Assad regime
YouTube video by CNN
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2024 at 9:15 AM
A wonderful review by @oldfortunatus.bsky.social in @thetls.bsky.social of 4th October (don't @ me, I'm trying to keep up) on the difficulties of attribution, the analysis of evidence, and the dangerous seductions of 'adversarial energy over collaborative discussion.' 👏👏👏
December 9, 2024 at 8:37 PM
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December 8, 2024 at 4:18 AM