David Bibby
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"The grumpiest man in the payments business" apparently.
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It's like the incredibly tedious "Rachel from accounts" thing. Misogyny in politics remains a powerful force.
When I was at an Oxford college whose library for some reason has a copy of Reeves’ BA thesis, I was separately approached by two different people asking for help to get hold of it. The obsession with taking down her intellectual credentials is revealing - and absolutely mental.
This is the point where the anti-Reeves stories tip into madness. Criticise her performance all you like but what the hell is this?
December 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
It's like the incredibly tedious "Rachel from accounts" thing. Misogyny in politics remains a powerful force.
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There really are only 2 routes to the UK getting core inflation down
Suffering a recession
Rejoining the customs union
It’s remarkable that “sensibles” have talked themselves into believing Starmer’s position is anything other than insane - his EU position is contrary to his economic goals.
Suffering a recession
Rejoining the customs union
It’s remarkable that “sensibles” have talked themselves into believing Starmer’s position is anything other than insane - his EU position is contrary to his economic goals.
December 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
There really are only 2 routes to the UK getting core inflation down
Suffering a recession
Rejoining the customs union
It’s remarkable that “sensibles” have talked themselves into believing Starmer’s position is anything other than insane - his EU position is contrary to his economic goals.
Suffering a recession
Rejoining the customs union
It’s remarkable that “sensibles” have talked themselves into believing Starmer’s position is anything other than insane - his EU position is contrary to his economic goals.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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All Starmer had to say was "The law has been interpreted in a way it was not intended and we will legislate to put it right". It was a test of character and he failed.
the law is the problem, the government must fix the law, that’s where the responsibility for this lies
December 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
All Starmer had to say was "The law has been interpreted in a way it was not intended and we will legislate to put it right". It was a test of character and he failed.
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It really feels like everyone had written a "bond market vigilantes destroy flailing Chancellor who is the new Liz Truss" piece and is really spitting mad that they had to throw it away
December 2, 2025 at 11:51 AM
It really feels like everyone had written a "bond market vigilantes destroy flailing Chancellor who is the new Liz Truss" piece and is really spitting mad that they had to throw it away
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"Earlier today, IDF troops identified two suspects who crossed the yellow line, conducted suspicious activities on the ground, and approached IDF troops operating in the southern Gaza Strip, posing an immediate threat to them.
"Following the identification, the IAF eliminated the suspects"
"Following the identification, the IAF eliminated the suspects"
You’ll never guess how the IDF decided to talk about killing these two kids, 8 and 11 years old, in its official statement
Two brothers killed in Israeli drone strike on Gaza
Fadi Abu Assi, 11, and Goma Abu Assi, eight, were gathering firewood at the time, their uncle said.
news.sky.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:08 PM
"Earlier today, IDF troops identified two suspects who crossed the yellow line, conducted suspicious activities on the ground, and approached IDF troops operating in the southern Gaza Strip, posing an immediate threat to them.
"Following the identification, the IAF eliminated the suspects"
"Following the identification, the IAF eliminated the suspects"
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Israel is carrying out mass murder as the world watches.
#WATCH | Israel continues to destroy all traces of life in the besieged Gaza Strip. Despite the formal ceasefire, the IDF continue to destroy Palestinian residential neighborhoods, detonating robots loaded with tons of explosives, enough to raze an entire neighborhood.
December 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Israel is carrying out mass murder as the world watches.
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who decided to call it Secret Santa when Nondisclosure Claus was right there
December 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
who decided to call it Secret Santa when Nondisclosure Claus was right there
"can you increase my credit limit?", usually asked by a border guard at Chicago O'Hare
(If I'm feeling brave I say "sure just give me your address and social security number and I'll get right on it')
(If I'm feeling brave I say "sure just give me your address and social security number and I'll get right on it')
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
"can you increase my credit limit?", usually asked by a border guard at Chicago O'Hare
(If I'm feeling brave I say "sure just give me your address and social security number and I'll get right on it')
(If I'm feeling brave I say "sure just give me your address and social security number and I'll get right on it')
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Fondly remembering the hot gamer girl who worked at the Gamestop in halifax and kept calling mass effect 'massive effect' until a grown man who kept correcting her got so mad he stormed out of the store in tears. Hope shes thriving
June 7, 2024 at 5:37 PM
Fondly remembering the hot gamer girl who worked at the Gamestop in halifax and kept calling mass effect 'massive effect' until a grown man who kept correcting her got so mad he stormed out of the store in tears. Hope shes thriving
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Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
BOSTON—Stressing that the move would help keep digital currencies liquid through the coming year, crypto leaders called for an infusion of 20 million dopes Thursday to stabilize the market. “We’re cal...
theonion.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Crypto Leaders Call For Infusion Of 20 Million Dopes To Stabilize Market
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I received an "F" on my dental school paper for writing "the tooth fairy takes 'em while you sleep" and now I'm suing the school for religious discrimination
December 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I received an "F" on my dental school paper for writing "the tooth fairy takes 'em while you sleep" and now I'm suing the school for religious discrimination
Might have to cancel my @theobserveruk.bsky.social subscription if they're going down this path
December 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Might have to cancel my @theobserveruk.bsky.social subscription if they're going down this path
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@markhertling.bsky.social: “When you're talking about striking against someone who's wounded and clinging to debris…Deliberately targeting such a person isn't a tactical decision, it's a war crime by the Geneva Convention, the laws of land warfare, and the U.N. Charter.”
December 2, 2025 at 12:50 AM
@markhertling.bsky.social: “When you're talking about striking against someone who's wounded and clinging to debris…Deliberately targeting such a person isn't a tactical decision, it's a war crime by the Geneva Convention, the laws of land warfare, and the U.N. Charter.”
People can still do actual journalism apparently, tell the BBC
December 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM
People can still do actual journalism apparently, tell the BBC
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i’m setting you free. i’m releasing you from the discourse
December 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
i’m setting you free. i’m releasing you from the discourse
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They were 8 and 11 years old
December 2, 2025 at 6:50 AM
They were 8 and 11 years old
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Can't believe it's 363 years since that slag John Evelyn recorded skating on the frozen lake in St James's Park, London, watched by Charles II and Queen Catherine. Still freaks my nut in to this day
December 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Can't believe it's 363 years since that slag John Evelyn recorded skating on the frozen lake in St James's Park, London, watched by Charles II and Queen Catherine. Still freaks my nut in to this day
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Senior MPs including Kemi Badenoch, Robert Jenrick and Darren Jones are claiming tens of thousands of pounds a year in taxpayer-funded rent expenses while either calling for or implementing benefit cuts on the poorest
By me, for the Big Issue www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
By me, for the Big Issue www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
Revealed: MPs rack up huge rent expenses while pushing through cuts to benefits
MPs are allowed to rent a second home, but while they are simultaneously cutting benefits for the vulnerable, the cost feels hard to swallow.
www.bigissue.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Senior MPs including Kemi Badenoch, Robert Jenrick and Darren Jones are claiming tens of thousands of pounds a year in taxpayer-funded rent expenses while either calling for or implementing benefit cuts on the poorest
By me, for the Big Issue www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
By me, for the Big Issue www.bigissue.com/news/politic...
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This story is starting to make me feel I’m going slightly mad - maybe RR overdid the gloom, but the tax rises are paying for a) the welfare U-turns b) the £10bn-plus increase in headroom c) scrapping the two child limit d) bits of other spending eg higher local gov costs 🤷🏻♀️
December 1, 2025 at 8:15 AM
This story is starting to make me feel I’m going slightly mad - maybe RR overdid the gloom, but the tax rises are paying for a) the welfare U-turns b) the £10bn-plus increase in headroom c) scrapping the two child limit d) bits of other spending eg higher local gov costs 🤷🏻♀️
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I just found out there is a BEAUTIFUL senior cat named MRS. DOUBTFIRE up for adoption in Centre County, Pennsylvania! So, of course, I had to spread the word.
If you’re in Central Pennsylvania, please help this elegant lady find a home!
centrecountypaws.org/cats/adopt
If you’re in Central Pennsylvania, please help this elegant lady find a home!
centrecountypaws.org/cats/adopt
November 30, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I just found out there is a BEAUTIFUL senior cat named MRS. DOUBTFIRE up for adoption in Centre County, Pennsylvania! So, of course, I had to spread the word.
If you’re in Central Pennsylvania, please help this elegant lady find a home!
centrecountypaws.org/cats/adopt
If you’re in Central Pennsylvania, please help this elegant lady find a home!
centrecountypaws.org/cats/adopt
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The First Amendment gives you the right to say whatever you want in your college paper.
But it does not give you the right to a good grade for it.
But it does not give you the right to a good grade for it.
OU has put the professor here on administrative leave:
November 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The First Amendment gives you the right to say whatever you want in your college paper.
But it does not give you the right to a good grade for it.
But it does not give you the right to a good grade for it.
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✨ A few years back I stood outside Wells Cathedral for a full day and photographed the impact of the light on the front facade. I was amazed at the outcome - at how a single entity could morph and change under the changing light. 🌅 #thread
November 28, 2025 at 7:13 AM
✨ A few years back I stood outside Wells Cathedral for a full day and photographed the impact of the light on the front facade. I was amazed at the outcome - at how a single entity could morph and change under the changing light. 🌅 #thread
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The thing about demographics is they’re pretty easy to predict.The OECD was talking about the implications of ageing populations thirty years ago.
November 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The thing about demographics is they’re pretty easy to predict.The OECD was talking about the implications of ageing populations thirty years ago.
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Me, Labour Member and Socialist who likes Planned Economies: Pleease just have a business focused immigration policy! Think of the economy!!
Labour: So we're going to make the scum of the earth **spits** people who want to stay in here, clean graffiti to prove their devotion to the Nation 🇬🇧
Labour: So we're going to make the scum of the earth **spits** people who want to stay in here, clean graffiti to prove their devotion to the Nation 🇬🇧
September 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Me, Labour Member and Socialist who likes Planned Economies: Pleease just have a business focused immigration policy! Think of the economy!!
Labour: So we're going to make the scum of the earth **spits** people who want to stay in here, clean graffiti to prove their devotion to the Nation 🇬🇧
Labour: So we're going to make the scum of the earth **spits** people who want to stay in here, clean graffiti to prove their devotion to the Nation 🇬🇧