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Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 10

Nigel Farage has released ReformUK’s “manifesto” via the Daily Mail, and it’s every bit as unhinged and unserious as you’d expect.
Let’s break it down—with facts.
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Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · Jun 5

Has anyone else unblocked Musk on Twitter for a bit?

Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · Jun 5

This isn’t a party. It’s a one-man show wrapped in a cheap suit of nationalism.
And if history's taught us anything, it's that when one man has all the answers and no one dares question him — that's not democracy. That's déjà vu.

Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · Jun 5

Meanwhile, the chairman of the party admits he had “no idea” what their own policy was. Imagine the chair of any serious political party saying that out loud.
The truth? It doesn’t matter what the policy is — it only matters what Nigel says it is today.

Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · Jun 5

Let’s talk about how Reform treats its own.
Rupert Lowe dared to criticise Farage. Within hours he was expelled and reported to the police for “bullying.” The police found no evidence, but the message was clear: step out of line and you're done.

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Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · Jun 5

When a party purges dissenters, demands absolute loyalty to a single unelected leader, and treats internal disagreement as a criminal offence, you have to wonder…
Because the last time we saw a party this obsessed with ‘strong leadership’ and silencing critics, it didn’t end well for Europe.

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Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · Jun 2

You say a rare appearance, but he's been to Scotland more times than he's been to Clacton so...

Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · Jun 2

I mean that's the second part of this mystery isn't it? From my experience the top people in their respective fields don't work for free. They got where they are because they understand their value.

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Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · Jun 2

Asking software engineers to audit budgets staffing and efficiency is like asking Gordon Ramsey to fix your sink.
Smoke and mirrors that will be every bit as disastrous as Musk's attempt.

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Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 25

The poor things

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Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 21

I'm more than happy to see them consigned to the history books, polls this far out from an election aren't all that helpful. They have years to fix their image (however dishonestly)

But I do hope the trend continues

Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 17

Musk's Twitter is a racist shit hole

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Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 16

When even the AI you carefully curated to be your personal echo chamber fucking hates you

Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 16

Checks and balances exist for a reason. Disabling courts so unconstitutional orders can go unchallenged? That’s not strength—it’s authoritarianism.

Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 16

The Supreme Court’s upcoming decision will determine whether one branch of government can neuter another—shifting the balance of U.S. democracy.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Supreme Court to weigh orders halting Trump’s birthright citizenship ban

The Trump administration asked the justices to narrow or limit nationwide injunctions that stopped its birthright citizenship ban while litigation continues.

www.washingtonpost.com

Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 16

Example: Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship was swiftly blocked for likely violating the 14th Amendment.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Supreme court wary of Trump’s bid to restrict US birthright citizenship

Justices began hearing cases stemming from president’s January order in dispute that could expand his power

www.theguardian.com

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Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 16

It’s like complaining doctors treat too much smallpox—during a smallpox outbreak. Increased court intervention is a reaction to increased executive overreach.

Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 16

The spike in injunctions corresponds with a surge in legally dubious executive orders. Since re-election, Trump has signed dozens—sparking 200+ lawsuits.
www.reuters.com/graphics/USA...

How Trump unleashed executive power

President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office have been marked by a surge in executive actions unseen from any modern U.S. president.

www.reuters.com

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Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 16

Trump’s Push to Undermine Judicial Oversight: A Dangerous Precedent 🧵

Trump is urging the Supreme Court to limit lower courts’ power to block his executive orders. He claims injunctions are at “epidemic” levels.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Supreme Court to weigh orders halting Trump’s birthright citizenship ban

The Trump administration asked the justices to narrow or limit nationwide injunctions that stopped its birthright citizenship ban while litigation continues.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 14

I don't think this is real. You're telling me throughout that entire interview he didn't once make reference to the world woke web?

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Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 13

As an elected MP Richard is being paid £93k of taxpayers money each and every year.
Even their new MP opened her maiden speech with "I want to thank my colleagues for dragging themselves out of the pub to be here"
The wallpaper isn't the only thing that's outdated

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Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 12

For the first time in my life I find myself politically homeless. I can't in good faith support this government

Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 12

It's madness

Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 12

Final thoughts? Labour doesn’t need to mimic Reform UK. It needs to lead.

You can secure borders without criminalising compassion. You can uphold the law without undermining human rights.

This bill? It's not left. It's not centre. It's a swing toward authoritarianism.

Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 12

And yes, it repeals Tory Rwanda policies. But don’t cheer too hard. Much of that cruelty is being quietly repackaged.

This isn’t a pivot toward compassion. It’s just a more polished boot stamping down harder, but with better PR.

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Paul @paul9115.bsky.social · May 12

Introducing the "Border Security Commander." Sounds neutral, right? Wrong.

This person will have centralised control over border enforcement — answering directly to the Home Secretary. That's a political post overseeing operational law enforcement.

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