Head Like A Hat
@prettyhatmachine.bsky.social
Likes: 228.6mm nails, collective bargaining, and abolishing Oligarchy.
Dysgu Cymraeg.
Labelled “rude” by Bluesky for upsetting Nazis.
All comments before noon poorly proofread. Worse later.
Butlerian Odonian; Syndicalist burdened with Electoralism.
Dysgu Cymraeg.
Labelled “rude” by Bluesky for upsetting Nazis.
All comments before noon poorly proofread. Worse later.
Butlerian Odonian; Syndicalist burdened with Electoralism.
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This setting in @bsky.app is being weaponised by the Far Right.
Comments expressing any frustration with ICE, over Gaza, etc, are being censored.
It is worth disabling this and using other moderation lists until @moderation.bsky.app are less incompetent and employ people who understand context.
Comments expressing any frustration with ICE, over Gaza, etc, are being censored.
It is worth disabling this and using other moderation lists until @moderation.bsky.app are less incompetent and employ people who understand context.
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Note also: the Palestine Action proscription decision is out tomorrow, not before 10am.
Solidarity with those battling Labour's disgraceful attempts to silence those protesting against Israel's genocide in Palestine.
Solidarity with those battling Labour's disgraceful attempts to silence those protesting against Israel's genocide in Palestine.
February 12, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Note also: the Palestine Action proscription decision is out tomorrow, not before 10am.
Solidarity with those battling Labour's disgraceful attempts to silence those protesting against Israel's genocide in Palestine.
Solidarity with those battling Labour's disgraceful attempts to silence those protesting against Israel's genocide in Palestine.
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"We cannot afford to overcome. We are too busy doing GoFundMes for the funerals of our friends whose previous GoFundmes failed to cover their health care."
-- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)
-- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)
February 12, 2026 at 2:01 PM
"We cannot afford to overcome. We are too busy doing GoFundMes for the funerals of our friends whose previous GoFundmes failed to cover their health care."
-- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)
-- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)
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The European Commission’s WhatsApp probe into Meta’s AI policy tests whether interim measures can finally make EU antitrust enforcement move at the speed of digital markets, writes Megan Kirkwood.
WhatsApp as a Stress Test for Interim Measures in EU’s Competition Law
EU regulators consider interim measures against Meta over WhatsApp’s AI policy, signaling a shift toward faster antitrust enforcement in digital markets.
buff.ly
February 12, 2026 at 1:48 PM
The European Commission’s WhatsApp probe into Meta’s AI policy tests whether interim measures can finally make EU antitrust enforcement move at the speed of digital markets, writes Megan Kirkwood.
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Oh look!
We’re talking about immigration again!
Instead of corruption money & pedos permeating our politics! 🤩 Brilliant! www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhZk...
We’re talking about immigration again!
Instead of corruption money & pedos permeating our politics! 🤩 Brilliant! www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhZk...
Finally! A chance to talk about IMMIGRANTs & not corruption!
YouTube video by Zoe Gardner
www.youtube.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Oh look!
We’re talking about immigration again!
Instead of corruption money & pedos permeating our politics! 🤩 Brilliant! www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhZk...
We’re talking about immigration again!
Instead of corruption money & pedos permeating our politics! 🤩 Brilliant! www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhZk...
February 12, 2026 at 12:58 PM
What kind of tedious soulless scum code the “are you enjoying this app?” pop-ups?
February 12, 2026 at 12:54 PM
What kind of tedious soulless scum code the “are you enjoying this app?” pop-ups?
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The challenge for fascism is not when it is fighting for control but when it gains control: because then it has to create a cultural product that people are consistently happy with. And, well, just look at the Turning Point USA Super Bowl show or that Match of The Day they had without commentators.
February 12, 2026 at 12:33 PM
The challenge for fascism is not when it is fighting for control but when it gains control: because then it has to create a cultural product that people are consistently happy with. And, well, just look at the Turning Point USA Super Bowl show or that Match of The Day they had without commentators.
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Given what the PM knew about Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein when he first appointed him, he clearly did not meet the “highest possible standards of propriety” under the Ministerial Code.
Starmer should refer himself to the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards.
Starmer should refer himself to the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards.
February 12, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Given what the PM knew about Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein when he first appointed him, he clearly did not meet the “highest possible standards of propriety” under the Ministerial Code.
Starmer should refer himself to the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards.
Starmer should refer himself to the Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards.
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BREAKING: An ICE flight just refueled in Ireland again. A local activist pressed police to investigate for human trafficking; the plane took off 30 minutes ago.
Plus, that MAGA billionaire's jet did another ICE flight, this time to Sierra Leone.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
Plus, that MAGA billionaire's jet did another ICE flight, this time to Sierra Leone.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
ICE flight refuels in Ireland again; Irish activist pressed police to investigate
MAGA billionaire’s jet also did another ICE flight, to Sierra Leone.
gillianbrockell.ghost.io
February 11, 2026 at 8:07 PM
BREAKING: An ICE flight just refueled in Ireland again. A local activist pressed police to investigate for human trafficking; the plane took off 30 minutes ago.
Plus, that MAGA billionaire's jet did another ICE flight, this time to Sierra Leone.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
Plus, that MAGA billionaire's jet did another ICE flight, this time to Sierra Leone.
#speirghorm
gillianbrockell.ghost.io/ice-flight-r...
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Who could have seen this coming?
Carbon capture was never the plan, it was the comfort blanket: “Don’t worry, we’ll fix it later".
A story to delay real cuts while drilling rolls on.
When the industry feels powerful & secure, the fairy tale goes back on the shelf.
Carbon capture was never the plan, it was the comfort blanket: “Don’t worry, we’ll fix it later".
A story to delay real cuts while drilling rolls on.
When the industry feels powerful & secure, the fairy tale goes back on the shelf.
Equinor pulling back CCS spending until market improves
Norwegian company is a CCS pioneer but markets are developing slower than expected
www.upstreamonline.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Who could have seen this coming?
Carbon capture was never the plan, it was the comfort blanket: “Don’t worry, we’ll fix it later".
A story to delay real cuts while drilling rolls on.
When the industry feels powerful & secure, the fairy tale goes back on the shelf.
Carbon capture was never the plan, it was the comfort blanket: “Don’t worry, we’ll fix it later".
A story to delay real cuts while drilling rolls on.
When the industry feels powerful & secure, the fairy tale goes back on the shelf.
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The royals poison our politics. They change our laws. They hide away from scrutiny. #AbolishTheMonarchy
February 12, 2026 at 11:50 AM
The royals poison our politics. They change our laws. They hide away from scrutiny. #AbolishTheMonarchy
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Obviously zero reflection in any of this on how operating the largest empire in human history may have turned us into a multicultural nation. We are here because you were there. #Empireland
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
PM asks Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK 'colonised by immigrants'
Sir Keir Starmer says comments by the businessman and Manchester United co-owner are
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Obviously zero reflection in any of this on how operating the largest empire in human history may have turned us into a multicultural nation. We are here because you were there. #Empireland
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"Five months after the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, a wave of lawsuits reveals how Americans were investigated, fired, and in one case, arrested for their online reactions to his death." www.npr.org/2026/02/12/n...
Free speech lawsuits mount after Charlie Kirk assassination
Months after the killing of Charlie Kirk, a growing number of lawsuits by people claim they were illegally punished, fired and even arrested for making negative comments about Kirk.
www.npr.org
February 12, 2026 at 10:33 AM
"Five months after the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, a wave of lawsuits reveals how Americans were investigated, fired, and in one case, arrested for their online reactions to his death." www.npr.org/2026/02/12/n...
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"Do you think saying the UK is being colonised, is that racist language?"
Govt minister Jake Richards: "I don't think its very helpful and I think its offensive language"
You mean like echoing the words of Enoch Powell in declaring the UK risks becoming an island of strangers?
Govt minister Jake Richards: "I don't think its very helpful and I think its offensive language"
You mean like echoing the words of Enoch Powell in declaring the UK risks becoming an island of strangers?
February 12, 2026 at 7:32 AM
"Do you think saying the UK is being colonised, is that racist language?"
Govt minister Jake Richards: "I don't think its very helpful and I think its offensive language"
You mean like echoing the words of Enoch Powell in declaring the UK risks becoming an island of strangers?
Govt minister Jake Richards: "I don't think its very helpful and I think its offensive language"
You mean like echoing the words of Enoch Powell in declaring the UK risks becoming an island of strangers?
February 12, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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A lot of you are big fans of this guy but here he saying things like 'calling for curbs on immigration is one thing' like a slightly politer form of hostility towards immigration is fundamentally different from the overt racism we're seeing across parties.
Oh and no alt text so here it is again.
Oh and no alt text so here it is again.
February 12, 2026 at 10:17 AM
A lot of you are big fans of this guy but here he saying things like 'calling for curbs on immigration is one thing' like a slightly politer form of hostility towards immigration is fundamentally different from the overt racism we're seeing across parties.
Oh and no alt text so here it is again.
Oh and no alt text so here it is again.
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NEW: NATO is beefing up its Arctic presence in a move designed less to deter Russia than Donald Trump.
Ahead of today's NATO summit, diplomats & experts said the effort is mostly a rebranding exercise to appease Trump — in response to an exaggerated threat.
www.politico.eu/article/nato...
Ahead of today's NATO summit, diplomats & experts said the effort is mostly a rebranding exercise to appease Trump — in response to an exaggerated threat.
www.politico.eu/article/nato...
NATO deploys to Greenland to keep Trump onside
The alliance’s Arctic Sentry is mostly a rebranding exercise aimed at appeasing the U.S. president — in response to a largely exaggerated threat.
www.politico.eu
February 12, 2026 at 10:03 AM
NEW: NATO is beefing up its Arctic presence in a move designed less to deter Russia than Donald Trump.
Ahead of today's NATO summit, diplomats & experts said the effort is mostly a rebranding exercise to appease Trump — in response to an exaggerated threat.
www.politico.eu/article/nato...
Ahead of today's NATO summit, diplomats & experts said the effort is mostly a rebranding exercise to appease Trump — in response to an exaggerated threat.
www.politico.eu/article/nato...
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Northern Powerhouse Rail is the latest ‘England and Wales’ project that doesn’t have a single inch of track in Wales.
Wales is losing billions in rail funding and Labour is failing to plug the gap.
Wales needs full control over our rail network to end this injustice.
Wales is losing billions in rail funding and Labour is failing to plug the gap.
Wales needs full control over our rail network to end this injustice.
February 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Northern Powerhouse Rail is the latest ‘England and Wales’ project that doesn’t have a single inch of track in Wales.
Wales is losing billions in rail funding and Labour is failing to plug the gap.
Wales needs full control over our rail network to end this injustice.
Wales is losing billions in rail funding and Labour is failing to plug the gap.
Wales needs full control over our rail network to end this injustice.
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We've got until MIDNIGHT to tell the Government what we think of its 'earned settlement' plans.
These dangerous, racist plans will leave people in decades of limbo. We must fight them in every way we can.
Follow and share this step-by-step guide TODAY:
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These dangerous, racist plans will leave people in decades of limbo. We must fight them in every way we can.
Follow and share this step-by-step guide TODAY:
static1.squarespace.com/static/5d91f...
February 12, 2026 at 9:38 AM
We've got until MIDNIGHT to tell the Government what we think of its 'earned settlement' plans.
These dangerous, racist plans will leave people in decades of limbo. We must fight them in every way we can.
Follow and share this step-by-step guide TODAY:
static1.squarespace.com/static/5d91f...
These dangerous, racist plans will leave people in decades of limbo. We must fight them in every way we can.
Follow and share this step-by-step guide TODAY:
static1.squarespace.com/static/5d91f...
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The head of the Crown Prosecution Service, Stephen Parkinson, wants a ban on protests outside of court ahead of a retrial of Palestine Action activists, claiming demonstrators are "a threat to the administration of justice" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Palestine Action: Calls to stop court protests ahead of retrial
The Crown Prosecution Service says any attempts to influence a jury are a
www.bbc.co.uk
February 12, 2026 at 9:39 AM
The head of the Crown Prosecution Service, Stephen Parkinson, wants a ban on protests outside of court ahead of a retrial of Palestine Action activists, claiming demonstrators are "a threat to the administration of justice" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Starmer condemning Ratcliffe for saying exactly the same things Starmer has been saying himself.
The sheer desperation of that racist turd PM is pathetic.
As are the idiots still making excuses for him.
The sheer desperation of that racist turd PM is pathetic.
As are the idiots still making excuses for him.
February 12, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Starmer condemning Ratcliffe for saying exactly the same things Starmer has been saying himself.
The sheer desperation of that racist turd PM is pathetic.
As are the idiots still making excuses for him.
The sheer desperation of that racist turd PM is pathetic.
As are the idiots still making excuses for him.
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The fact is, for Starmer this story is just a convenient distraction from his disastrous latest week.
His demand for an apology is hollow when his own government puts out the exact same divisive & factually inaccurate rubbish day in, day out.
His demand for an apology is hollow when his own government puts out the exact same divisive & factually inaccurate rubbish day in, day out.
February 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
The fact is, for Starmer this story is just a convenient distraction from his disastrous latest week.
His demand for an apology is hollow when his own government puts out the exact same divisive & factually inaccurate rubbish day in, day out.
His demand for an apology is hollow when his own government puts out the exact same divisive & factually inaccurate rubbish day in, day out.
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If the PM reckons Jim Ratcliffe should apologise for spreading this exact same lie, should the Home Office apologise too, or? 🤨
February 12, 2026 at 9:29 AM
If the PM reckons Jim Ratcliffe should apologise for spreading this exact same lie, should the Home Office apologise too, or? 🤨
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"Supreme Court delivers clarity on biological milk."
This is very silly. Does anyone really think the phrase in question "Post Milk Generation" designates low milk (as the Supreme Court has decided)? Rather than people who don't want to drink milk?
Oatly banned from using word ‘milk’ to market plant-based products in UK
Swedish company claims ruling is ruling is anti-competitive and ‘solely benefits Big Dairy’
www.theguardian.com
February 12, 2026 at 9:12 AM
"Supreme Court delivers clarity on biological milk."
You can hear the wailing tantrums of the idiots who think they can be FBPE, and still support that rancid Gammon Starmer.
“Are you firmly in favour of rejoining the European Union?" - Robert Peston
“Firmly very much in favour. Brexit has been a disaster under any criteria, under any measure" - Zack Polanski
“Firmly very much in favour. Brexit has been a disaster under any criteria, under any measure" - Zack Polanski
February 12, 2026 at 9:05 AM
You can hear the wailing tantrums of the idiots who think they can be FBPE, and still support that rancid Gammon Starmer.