Peter Howitt
@peterhowitt.bsky.social
AI optimist (Iain M Banks / James Lovelock variety). Full time lawyer, part-time poet and fumbling philosopher - "That is not what I meant, at all.”
https://compossible.blog/
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A selection of my poems (for those who like their poetry to veer on the side of the melancholic):
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The thing about immigration is that xenophobia and racism are the elite centrist position. Here's a senior fellow at Brookings, spouse of CRFP head Maya MacGuineas, explaining the mere presence of foreigners in Germany is a "problem" that someone must solve with "speed and determination."
November 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The thing about immigration is that xenophobia and racism are the elite centrist position. Here's a senior fellow at Brookings, spouse of CRFP head Maya MacGuineas, explaining the mere presence of foreigners in Germany is a "problem" that someone must solve with "speed and determination."
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"When digesting its own rotting carcass in slow motion proves problematic, the dying Tory party may vomit out rebel MPs in the form of undigested owl-pellet pustules. Like Lee Anderson, Maria Caulfield and Danny Kruger."
Stewart Lee: Had youthful Farage’s youthful alleged racism story concerned a leftist figure, it would not have been disappeared
You would think the alleged indiscretions of the youthful Nigel Farage would have drawn outrage from a just and impartial British media. Strangely, it seems they have not
www.thenerve.news
November 30, 2025 at 1:07 PM
"When digesting its own rotting carcass in slow motion proves problematic, the dying Tory party may vomit out rebel MPs in the form of undigested owl-pellet pustules. Like Lee Anderson, Maria Caulfield and Danny Kruger."
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So so close to £200,000!
Other parties are funded by the super rich, hedge funders with private healthcare, oil and gas and arms traders.
We're growing our movement with the people.
If you want to help take the fight to Reform - please do chip in!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Other parties are funded by the super rich, hedge funders with private healthcare, oil and gas and arms traders.
We're growing our movement with the people.
If you want to help take the fight to Reform - please do chip in!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Hope is here: help us deliver it
Hope is here. In just 5 hours, we hit our £100,000 target. We're doubling our target. Let's take the fight to Reform in May.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 10:29 AM
So so close to £200,000!
Other parties are funded by the super rich, hedge funders with private healthcare, oil and gas and arms traders.
We're growing our movement with the people.
If you want to help take the fight to Reform - please do chip in!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
Other parties are funded by the super rich, hedge funders with private healthcare, oil and gas and arms traders.
We're growing our movement with the people.
If you want to help take the fight to Reform - please do chip in!
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/hopeishere
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Anytime you see Microsoft or any US company state the CLOUD Act is not such a big deal for Europe, do ask them if they can reassure us on FISA 702 and EO12333 as well. You will not get an answer. Here EDRI sets it out nicely: edri.org/our-work/pro...
Promises unkept: The EU-US Data Privacy Framework under fire - European Digital Rights (EDRi)
A decade after Snowden’s revelations — and despite public outrage — surveillance and mass data collection continue under the EU-U.S.
edri.org
November 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Anytime you see Microsoft or any US company state the CLOUD Act is not such a big deal for Europe, do ask them if they can reassure us on FISA 702 and EO12333 as well. You will not get an answer. Here EDRI sets it out nicely: edri.org/our-work/pro...
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Making participation in the defence of Europe a benefit of being a member of the EU seems self destructive.
While the EU and the UK engage in intrigue, a non EU member, Ukraine, is actually shedding its blood to defend Europe.
While the EU and the UK engage in intrigue, a non EU member, Ukraine, is actually shedding its blood to defend Europe.
November 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Making participation in the defence of Europe a benefit of being a member of the EU seems self destructive.
While the EU and the UK engage in intrigue, a non EU member, Ukraine, is actually shedding its blood to defend Europe.
While the EU and the UK engage in intrigue, a non EU member, Ukraine, is actually shedding its blood to defend Europe.
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Really bad news. And completely irresponsible given where we are.
Can’t decide who this is worse for, the EU or the UK. But the real looser, of course, is European defence. So all of us.
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UK talks to join EU defence fund break down
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UK talks to join EU defence fund break down
UK talks to join EU defence fund break down
Discussions fail after Britain refuses to pay billions of euros in fees
on.ft.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Really bad news. And completely irresponsible given where we are.
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A new mural has appeared in Ternopil, dedicated to children killed in Russia’s attack.
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
November 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
A new mural has appeared in Ternopil, dedicated to children killed in Russia’s attack.
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
The artwork, showing a child shielding her toys from a Russian missile, was created by artist Andriy Yermolenko. He described it as “a cry for help to the global community.”
If true, they constitute war crimes or murder?
We are way past that: we have just watched America finance, support and weaponise genocide including the mass murder of over 20,000 Palestinian children and then Congress gave Netanyahu standing ovation after standing ovation. FFS.
We are way past that: we have just watched America finance, support and weaponise genocide including the mass murder of over 20,000 Palestinian children and then Congress gave Netanyahu standing ovation after standing ovation. FFS.
Former US military lawyers speak out:
"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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"The Former JAGs Working Group unanimously considers both the giving and the execution of these orders, if true, to constitute war crimes, murder, or both."
Statement on Media Reports of Pentagon “No Quarter” Orders in Caribbean Boat Strikes
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November 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
If true, they constitute war crimes or murder?
We are way past that: we have just watched America finance, support and weaponise genocide including the mass murder of over 20,000 Palestinian children and then Congress gave Netanyahu standing ovation after standing ovation. FFS.
We are way past that: we have just watched America finance, support and weaponise genocide including the mass murder of over 20,000 Palestinian children and then Congress gave Netanyahu standing ovation after standing ovation. FFS.
Just so we are all clear. These are our allies and together we are the 'good guys':
"Long is the way and hard, that out of Hell leads up to light.” John Milton
"Long is the way and hard, that out of Hell leads up to light.” John Milton
You killed two children, f#ing scum
November 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Just so we are all clear. These are our allies and together we are the 'good guys':
"Long is the way and hard, that out of Hell leads up to light.” John Milton
"Long is the way and hard, that out of Hell leads up to light.” John Milton
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Der Mythos Herrenrasse. Jede Diktatur ist toll, wenn man zu den Diktatoren gehört.
Und wenn man feststellt, dass man die Diktatur ermöglicht hat und doch wieder nur zu ihren Sklaven zählt, ist es zu spät.
Wo Bildung fehlt, muss die Erfahrung wohl alle 100 Jahre am eigenen Leib gemacht werden. 😱
Und wenn man feststellt, dass man die Diktatur ermöglicht hat und doch wieder nur zu ihren Sklaven zählt, ist es zu spät.
Wo Bildung fehlt, muss die Erfahrung wohl alle 100 Jahre am eigenen Leib gemacht werden. 😱
Chrupalla zitierte ein Lied der Jugend der SED: "Für bessere Zukunft richten wir die Heimat auf". Ein gewählter Vorstand der neuen AfD-Jugend verwendete die HJ Parole "Jugend muss durch Jugend geführt werden". Auf einem Parteitag gleich beide deutsche Diktaturen verherrlichen - spielen die da Bingo?
November 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Der Mythos Herrenrasse. Jede Diktatur ist toll, wenn man zu den Diktatoren gehört.
Und wenn man feststellt, dass man die Diktatur ermöglicht hat und doch wieder nur zu ihren Sklaven zählt, ist es zu spät.
Wo Bildung fehlt, muss die Erfahrung wohl alle 100 Jahre am eigenen Leib gemacht werden. 😱
Und wenn man feststellt, dass man die Diktatur ermöglicht hat und doch wieder nur zu ihren Sklaven zählt, ist es zu spät.
Wo Bildung fehlt, muss die Erfahrung wohl alle 100 Jahre am eigenen Leib gemacht werden. 😱
I have just finished my first read of the poetry collection by @katiejenkinspoet.bsky.social 'wife:widow:witch'.
It lives up to the promise of the collection's wonderful title.
"my feet are match-tips
blood red phosphorus
striking the ground
burning me away"
Virtuoso. Bravo Katie. Longer review
It lives up to the promise of the collection's wonderful title.
"my feet are match-tips
blood red phosphorus
striking the ground
burning me away"
Virtuoso. Bravo Katie. Longer review
November 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I have just finished my first read of the poetry collection by @katiejenkinspoet.bsky.social 'wife:widow:witch'.
It lives up to the promise of the collection's wonderful title.
"my feet are match-tips
blood red phosphorus
striking the ground
burning me away"
Virtuoso. Bravo Katie. Longer review
It lives up to the promise of the collection's wonderful title.
"my feet are match-tips
blood red phosphorus
striking the ground
burning me away"
Virtuoso. Bravo Katie. Longer review
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Trump 2.0 is a coalition of malevolent authoritarian ideologues and lazy, get-rich-quick scammers. Some see Russian authoritarianism as a model to be emulated, others see Russia as their ticket to easy money. As far as Putin is concerned, they’re both just useful idiots.
1/ The Wall Street Journal reports that the main focus of the US-Russia peace talks is to get commercial advantage for American companies, and personal benefits for individuals linked to the Trump Administration. European officials are said to be shocked by the plans. ⬇️
November 29, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Trump 2.0 is a coalition of malevolent authoritarian ideologues and lazy, get-rich-quick scammers. Some see Russian authoritarianism as a model to be emulated, others see Russia as their ticket to easy money. As far as Putin is concerned, they’re both just useful idiots.
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Fadi and Jum'ah abu Assi, 8 and 11 years old
killed by the IDF today as they were collecting firewood near Khan Younis.
IDF spokesperson announced the airforce and ground forces "eliminated an immediate threat to IDF forces"
killed by the IDF today as they were collecting firewood near Khan Younis.
IDF spokesperson announced the airforce and ground forces "eliminated an immediate threat to IDF forces"
November 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Fadi and Jum'ah abu Assi, 8 and 11 years old
killed by the IDF today as they were collecting firewood near Khan Younis.
IDF spokesperson announced the airforce and ground forces "eliminated an immediate threat to IDF forces"
killed by the IDF today as they were collecting firewood near Khan Younis.
IDF spokesperson announced the airforce and ground forces "eliminated an immediate threat to IDF forces"
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Just catching up with the budget coverage in the papers.
November 29, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Just catching up with the budget coverage in the papers.
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By the way, the idea that Trump and his thuggish enablers are going to meekly step aside when they decisively lose elections in 2026 and 2028 is absolutely for the birds. They'd rather start a war on the streets than go to prison...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...
‘If I was American, I’d be worried about my country’: Margaret Atwood answers questions from Ai Weiwei, Rebecca Solnit and more
Democracy, birds and hangover cures – famous fans put their questions to the visionary author
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:41 AM
By the way, the idea that Trump and his thuggish enablers are going to meekly step aside when they decisively lose elections in 2026 and 2028 is absolutely for the birds. They'd rather start a war on the streets than go to prison...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...
"That is good news for the rights of Palestinians. But is bad news for the hopes of Netanyahu and his far-right allies... as the Israeli government attempts to “solve” the Palestinian conflict through the use of genocide, forced mass deportation, or endless apartheid."
Zohran Mamdani is re-writing the political rules around support for Israel | Kenneth Roth
If support for Israel is no longer de rigueur in New York, it may soon not be obligatory in Washington. That is good news for Palestinians
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
"That is good news for the rights of Palestinians. But is bad news for the hopes of Netanyahu and his far-right allies... as the Israeli government attempts to “solve” the Palestinian conflict through the use of genocide, forced mass deportation, or endless apartheid."
Please let's not pretend this is Trump being lured or hoodwinked. He's been in bed with the Russians since the 1980's and anyone with half a brain in Europe knew this.
The week Europe realised it stands alone against Russian expansionism
Washington’s Putin-appeasing plan for peace in Ukraine has failed, but many heard death knell sounded for European reliance on US protection
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Please let's not pretend this is Trump being lured or hoodwinked. He's been in bed with the Russians since the 1980's and anyone with half a brain in Europe knew this.
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Says the guy who auto-penned nearly 1600 pardons for January 6
November 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Says the guy who auto-penned nearly 1600 pardons for January 6
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American military now acting as lawless as the Russians. Despicable.
Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
American military now acting as lawless as the Russians. Despicable.
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Annie Leibovitz, Emma Thompson, 1996.
November 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Annie Leibovitz, Emma Thompson, 1996.
Listen to this beauty about Ostende. Pop perfection!
'Oostende'
Spinvis ‧ 2011:
"Only this light, this light is real
And the band continues to play
All night long
Forever
Into the light"
'Oostende'
Spinvis ‧ 2011:
"Only this light, this light is real
And the band continues to play
All night long
Forever
Into the light"
Oostende
open.spotify.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Listen to this beauty about Ostende. Pop perfection!
'Oostende'
Spinvis ‧ 2011:
"Only this light, this light is real
And the band continues to play
All night long
Forever
Into the light"
'Oostende'
Spinvis ‧ 2011:
"Only this light, this light is real
And the band continues to play
All night long
Forever
Into the light"
The Americanization of Ericsson and Nokia
The Americanization of Ericsson and Nokia
Ericsson and Nokia are undergoing a process of Americanization in response to Trump's economic policies and Europe's unfriendliness.
www.lightreading.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The Americanization of Ericsson and Nokia
"The war in Ukraine has shown the importance of space assets, both for intelligence gathering and secure communications. Europe is also looking to cut its reliance on U.S. companies, including Elon Musk's SpaceX."
www.politico.eu
November 28, 2025 at 7:24 AM
"The war in Ukraine has shown the importance of space assets, both for intelligence gathering and secure communications. Europe is also looking to cut its reliance on U.S. companies, including Elon Musk's SpaceX."
As Reform U.K. Leader Nigel Farage Embroiled in Antisemitism Storm, Jewish Support for Far-right Party Rises
Reform U.K.'s Farage embroiled in antisemitism storm as Jewish support for party rises
The Politician Told the BBC He Had Never Made Any Offensive Comments 'With Intent,' After a Former Classmate Alleged He Threatened to 'Gas Them.' Prime Minister Starmer Called Farage 'Spineless' and U...
www.haaretz.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
As Reform U.K. Leader Nigel Farage Embroiled in Antisemitism Storm, Jewish Support for Far-right Party Rises