@mrflintlock.bsky.social
62yo Irish citizen resident in Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK. Grumpy old commie, antifa, sapio, he/him/his, only weirdos care about stranger's genitals.
I believe in taxation as necessary for the good of all, but I demand it be fair...
I believe in taxation as necessary for the good of all, but I demand it be fair...
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Want a top expert analysis on the law of naval warfare, the UN Charter, and blockades?
We've got you completely covered @justsecurity.org.
With many thanks to @mikeschmitt.bsky.social and Rob McLaughlin, from whom I've learned a lot.
Blockading Venezuela: The International Law Consequences
We've got you completely covered @justsecurity.org.
With many thanks to @mikeschmitt.bsky.social and Rob McLaughlin, from whom I've learned a lot.
Blockading Venezuela: The International Law Consequences
Blockading Venezuela: The International Law Consequences
Expert analysis of the announced U.S. military blockade of Venezuela and international law.
www.justsecurity.org
December 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Want a top expert analysis on the law of naval warfare, the UN Charter, and blockades?
We've got you completely covered @justsecurity.org.
With many thanks to @mikeschmitt.bsky.social and Rob McLaughlin, from whom I've learned a lot.
Blockading Venezuela: The International Law Consequences
We've got you completely covered @justsecurity.org.
With many thanks to @mikeschmitt.bsky.social and Rob McLaughlin, from whom I've learned a lot.
Blockading Venezuela: The International Law Consequences
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£18 - hourly rate for a resident doctor after the 29% rise
£24 - hourly rate for a physicians assistant
If you're ok with assistants earning more than actual doctors, congratulations, you've fallen for Streeting and Starmer's attack on the people who will keep you safe when you fall ill, doctors
£24 - hourly rate for a physicians assistant
If you're ok with assistants earning more than actual doctors, congratulations, you've fallen for Streeting and Starmer's attack on the people who will keep you safe when you fall ill, doctors
December 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
£18 - hourly rate for a resident doctor after the 29% rise
£24 - hourly rate for a physicians assistant
If you're ok with assistants earning more than actual doctors, congratulations, you've fallen for Streeting and Starmer's attack on the people who will keep you safe when you fall ill, doctors
£24 - hourly rate for a physicians assistant
If you're ok with assistants earning more than actual doctors, congratulations, you've fallen for Streeting and Starmer's attack on the people who will keep you safe when you fall ill, doctors
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December 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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📢 This petition reflects what many of us already feel about Brexit’s impact. If you haven’t signed yet, here’s the link:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Apply to Rejoin the EU as soon as possible to increase growth in the UK
We believe Brexit's not working. The OBR judges that the UK economy is smaller and trade is weaker because of Brexit, and it will just get worse. 10 years after the Brexit vote, let's apply to rejoin ...
petition.parliament.uk
December 16, 2025 at 7:58 AM
📢 This petition reflects what many of us already feel about Brexit’s impact. If you haven’t signed yet, here’s the link:
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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President Trump’s comments about Rob Reiner go against everything the great office of FIFA Peace Prize Winner stands for.
December 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM
President Trump’s comments about Rob Reiner go against everything the great office of FIFA Peace Prize Winner stands for.
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They tell us refugees are the problem. That they are draining this country
Refugees cost £46 per person last year. Billionair Tax avoidance cost £699. Bank bailouts and subsidies £900. Energy bailouts £600. HS2 is heading to £1,190 and arms deals backed with public money cost about £260 per person
Refugees cost £46 per person last year. Billionair Tax avoidance cost £699. Bank bailouts and subsidies £900. Energy bailouts £600. HS2 is heading to £1,190 and arms deals backed with public money cost about £260 per person
December 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM
They tell us refugees are the problem. That they are draining this country
Refugees cost £46 per person last year. Billionair Tax avoidance cost £699. Bank bailouts and subsidies £900. Energy bailouts £600. HS2 is heading to £1,190 and arms deals backed with public money cost about £260 per person
Refugees cost £46 per person last year. Billionair Tax avoidance cost £699. Bank bailouts and subsidies £900. Energy bailouts £600. HS2 is heading to £1,190 and arms deals backed with public money cost about £260 per person
Weightwatchers now do home visits. They send someone round...
December 15, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Weightwatchers now do home visits. They send someone round...
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Who better to talk about the civil service than a man who’s never had a proper job and has zero idea what government workers actually do? Everything is easy when you don’t know what the fuck you are talking about.
December 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Who better to talk about the civil service than a man who’s never had a proper job and has zero idea what government workers actually do? Everything is easy when you don’t know what the fuck you are talking about.
Had a lovely (tinged with sadness) birthday so far - a good lie-in, nice breakfast, watched Princess Bride to honour Rob Reiner, enjoyed some puzzles, a few pints of Guinness. Got some nice food ready at home. Blessed be x
December 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Had a lovely (tinged with sadness) birthday so far - a good lie-in, nice breakfast, watched Princess Bride to honour Rob Reiner, enjoyed some puzzles, a few pints of Guinness. Got some nice food ready at home. Blessed be x
Trump's grave should be shaped like a urinal. Imagine the queues...
December 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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☕️Carol Hedges
The reason #Starmer is so disliked is coz the media tells you he is
The reason #Farage will become the next PM is because the media tells you he will be
The reason you are a total moron is because you believe what the media tells you
Try: Thinking - it may surprise you
The reason #Starmer is so disliked is coz the media tells you he is
The reason #Farage will become the next PM is because the media tells you he will be
The reason you are a total moron is because you believe what the media tells you
Try: Thinking - it may surprise you
December 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I helped a woman bury a rolled up carpet. Her husband would have done it but he was out of town...
December 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I helped a woman bury a rolled up carpet. Her husband would have done it but he was out of town...
I told Bill Withers that "Ain't No Sunshine" is bad grammar. He said, "I know, I know, I know, I know...."
December 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I told Bill Withers that "Ain't No Sunshine" is bad grammar. He said, "I know, I know, I know, I know...."
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