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Bertrand Russell - Message To Future Generations (1959)
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Hello Bluesky people.
My first post, and I can think of no better message to everyone than this one, from Bertrand Russell in 1959. Enjoy.
My first post, and I can think of no better message to everyone than this one, from Bertrand Russell in 1959. Enjoy.
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"We're in a hybrid conflict with Russia."
Ex-MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger tells #Newsnight he believes the UK will see "more harassment" in "cyber, sabotage and subversion" from Russia, and lays out how the UK should respond with deterrence and resilience.
Ex-MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger tells #Newsnight he believes the UK will see "more harassment" in "cyber, sabotage and subversion" from Russia, and lays out how the UK should respond with deterrence and resilience.
November 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"We're in a hybrid conflict with Russia."
Ex-MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger tells #Newsnight he believes the UK will see "more harassment" in "cyber, sabotage and subversion" from Russia, and lays out how the UK should respond with deterrence and resilience.
Ex-MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger tells #Newsnight he believes the UK will see "more harassment" in "cyber, sabotage and subversion" from Russia, and lays out how the UK should respond with deterrence and resilience.
I made a meme on Farage’s awkward interview with BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis. Kudos to him.
November 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I made a meme on Farage’s awkward interview with BBC Wales political editor Gareth Lewis. Kudos to him.
Free speech for me but not for thee.
It baffles me why much of the mainstream media and so-called journalists give Farage a free ride — it is in their interests not to. He is a threat to them, and to the country as a whole.
It baffles me why much of the mainstream media and so-called journalists give Farage a free ride — it is in their interests not to. He is a threat to them, and to the country as a whole.
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Free speech for me but not for thee.
It baffles me why much of the mainstream media and so-called journalists give Farage a free ride — it is in their interests not to. He is a threat to them, and to the country as a whole.
It baffles me why much of the mainstream media and so-called journalists give Farage a free ride — it is in their interests not to. He is a threat to them, and to the country as a whole.
Farage says all 23 people who went to school with him are lying, but he also can't remember what he did 50 years ago.
That doesn't make sense.
Clearly, he was prolific and he targeted more.
People often remember bullies for the rest of their lives, too.
Do you remember bullies at your school?
That doesn't make sense.
Clearly, he was prolific and he targeted more.
People often remember bullies for the rest of their lives, too.
Do you remember bullies at your school?
Three more ex-pupils at school with Nigel Farage reject ‘banter’ claims
Exclusive: Dulwich college contemporaries ‘rubbish’ Reform UK leader’s suggestion alleged racist taunts not intended to hurt
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Farage says all 23 people who went to school with him are lying, but he also can't remember what he did 50 years ago.
That doesn't make sense.
Clearly, he was prolific and he targeted more.
People often remember bullies for the rest of their lives, too.
Do you remember bullies at your school?
That doesn't make sense.
Clearly, he was prolific and he targeted more.
People often remember bullies for the rest of their lives, too.
Do you remember bullies at your school?
In the 70’s, CEO’s were paid about 20x the median pay of their employees.
In 2025, CEO’s are paid about 113x the median pay of their employees.
The median pay for an FTSE CEO is now £4.6m.
Yet somehow slightly increasing NI contributions and minimum wage for young people prevents growth.
In 2025, CEO’s are paid about 113x the median pay of their employees.
The median pay for an FTSE CEO is now £4.6m.
Yet somehow slightly increasing NI contributions and minimum wage for young people prevents growth.
a man with curly hair and glasses is wearing a suit and tie and making a funny face .
Alt: a man with curly hair and glasses is wearing a suit and tie and making a confused face .
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
In the 70’s, CEO’s were paid about 20x the median pay of their employees.
In 2025, CEO’s are paid about 113x the median pay of their employees.
The median pay for an FTSE CEO is now £4.6m.
Yet somehow slightly increasing NI contributions and minimum wage for young people prevents growth.
In 2025, CEO’s are paid about 113x the median pay of their employees.
The median pay for an FTSE CEO is now £4.6m.
Yet somehow slightly increasing NI contributions and minimum wage for young people prevents growth.
Farage tried also tried to recruit Enoch Powell as a UKIP candidate at least twice, and called him his “political hero” in 2008.
And Farage wants people to believe all 23 of his fellow students at Dulwich College were lying about his bullying, racism, and antisemitism over about 6 years.
And Farage wants people to believe all 23 of his fellow students at Dulwich College were lying about his bullying, racism, and antisemitism over about 6 years.
November 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Farage tried also tried to recruit Enoch Powell as a UKIP candidate at least twice, and called him his “political hero” in 2008.
And Farage wants people to believe all 23 of his fellow students at Dulwich College were lying about his bullying, racism, and antisemitism over about 6 years.
And Farage wants people to believe all 23 of his fellow students at Dulwich College were lying about his bullying, racism, and antisemitism over about 6 years.
This headline says a victim of Farage’s school bullying and antisemitism is calling him a liar too.
Nigel Farage's racism denials are dishonest, says ex-classmate
Peter Ettedgui tells the BBC Nigel Farage targeted antisemitic abuse at him when they were teenagers.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This headline says a victim of Farage’s school bullying and antisemitism is calling him a liar too.
Starmer said “I didn't start it, Miss" after leading pupils in a viral 6-7 dance at a school after it was recently banned.
In a post on Starmer’s Instagram, the caption of the video said "I think I just got myself put in detention..."
Great stuff. The kids will remember it for years.
In a post on Starmer’s Instagram, the caption of the video said "I think I just got myself put in detention..."
Great stuff. The kids will remember it for years.
Starmer apologises for leading pupils in 6-7 dance
The prime minister performed a version of the viral dance with primary school children, before being told it was not allowed.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Starmer said “I didn't start it, Miss" after leading pupils in a viral 6-7 dance at a school after it was recently banned.
In a post on Starmer’s Instagram, the caption of the video said "I think I just got myself put in detention..."
Great stuff. The kids will remember it for years.
In a post on Starmer’s Instagram, the caption of the video said "I think I just got myself put in detention..."
Great stuff. The kids will remember it for years.
I don't suppose you have a copy of ‘How To Be Racist But Not In A Hurtful or Insulting Way’ by Nigel Farage?
November 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I don't suppose you have a copy of ‘How To Be Racist But Not In A Hurtful or Insulting Way’ by Nigel Farage?
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Please sign and share this petition:
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Please sign and share this petition:
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
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My attendance record in the European Parliament was the 4th worst out of 751 MEPs, yet I managed to turn up to vote AGAINST plans to tackle Russian misinformation.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
November 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My attendance record in the European Parliament was the 4th worst out of 751 MEPs, yet I managed to turn up to vote AGAINST plans to tackle Russian misinformation.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
Farage with four convicted criminals.
3 of them were sent to prison, including 2 people formerly of Reform UK Party Ltd.
3 of them were sent to prison, including 2 people formerly of Reform UK Party Ltd.
November 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Farage with four convicted criminals.
3 of them were sent to prison, including 2 people formerly of Reform UK Party Ltd.
3 of them were sent to prison, including 2 people formerly of Reform UK Party Ltd.
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Donald Trump and I have so much in common. For example, we both enjoy doing whatever Vladimir Putin tells us to.
November 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Donald Trump and I have so much in common. For example, we both enjoy doing whatever Vladimir Putin tells us to.
Farage wasn't just a racist at school — he was also a bully and an anti-semite.
Vile then, vile now. ‘A leopard doesn't change its spots’, as the old saying goes.
Though, I wouldn't compare him with a leopard in any other way.
Vile then, vile now. ‘A leopard doesn't change its spots’, as the old saying goes.
Though, I wouldn't compare him with a leopard in any other way.
“I would never ever do it in a hurtful or insulting way”
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Farage wasn't just a racist at school — he was also a bully and an anti-semite.
Vile then, vile now. ‘A leopard doesn't change its spots’, as the old saying goes.
Though, I wouldn't compare him with a leopard in any other way.
Vile then, vile now. ‘A leopard doesn't change its spots’, as the old saying goes.
Though, I wouldn't compare him with a leopard in any other way.
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Trump also claimed 53 times during the campaign trail that he would end the war between Russia & Ukraine within 24 hours.
It's been about 7,400 hours since he was inaugurated again.
Now he claims there is ‘big progress’ and ‘something good just may be happening’.
All BS. He’s Putin’s puppet.
It's been about 7,400 hours since he was inaugurated again.
Now he claims there is ‘big progress’ and ‘something good just may be happening’.
All BS. He’s Putin’s puppet.
November 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Trump also claimed 53 times during the campaign trail that he would end the war between Russia & Ukraine within 24 hours.
It's been about 7,400 hours since he was inaugurated again.
Now he claims there is ‘big progress’ and ‘something good just may be happening’.
All BS. He’s Putin’s puppet.
It's been about 7,400 hours since he was inaugurated again.
Now he claims there is ‘big progress’ and ‘something good just may be happening’.
All BS. He’s Putin’s puppet.
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In Budget week, I am afraid we have to talk about Brexit.
A new report from economists at the BoE, Kings College and others puts the hit to our economy at 6 to 8% of of UK GDP.
That equates to circa £66billion in lost tax revenue.
That's why we have to go further and faster on the UK/EU reset.
A new report from economists at the BoE, Kings College and others puts the hit to our economy at 6 to 8% of of UK GDP.
That equates to circa £66billion in lost tax revenue.
That's why we have to go further and faster on the UK/EU reset.
November 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
In Budget week, I am afraid we have to talk about Brexit.
A new report from economists at the BoE, Kings College and others puts the hit to our economy at 6 to 8% of of UK GDP.
That equates to circa £66billion in lost tax revenue.
That's why we have to go further and faster on the UK/EU reset.
A new report from economists at the BoE, Kings College and others puts the hit to our economy at 6 to 8% of of UK GDP.
That equates to circa £66billion in lost tax revenue.
That's why we have to go further and faster on the UK/EU reset.
The BBC’s Tory PR ghoul Robbie Gibb describes BBC’s Political Editor Chris Mason as the "unsung hero of covering politics" and "absolutely first rate".
He would.
He was also an ‘editorial advisor’ for GBeebies.
This is Chris Mason’s Wiki page picture.
He would.
He was also an ‘editorial advisor’ for GBeebies.
This is Chris Mason’s Wiki page picture.
November 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The BBC’s Tory PR ghoul Robbie Gibb describes BBC’s Political Editor Chris Mason as the "unsung hero of covering politics" and "absolutely first rate".
He would.
He was also an ‘editorial advisor’ for GBeebies.
This is Chris Mason’s Wiki page picture.
He would.
He was also an ‘editorial advisor’ for GBeebies.
This is Chris Mason’s Wiki page picture.
Simon says ‘Be nervous’.
Simon says ‘Bite your nails.’
Latest impartial and unbiased reporting from the BBC on the Budget.
Simon says ‘Bite your nails.’
Latest impartial and unbiased reporting from the BBC on the Budget.
Budget 2025: What can nervous businesses expect from the Budget?
It is going to be a nail-biting final few days for business leaders, says the BBC's Business Editor, Simon Jack.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Simon says ‘Be nervous’.
Simon says ‘Bite your nails.’
Latest impartial and unbiased reporting from the BBC on the Budget.
Simon says ‘Bite your nails.’
Latest impartial and unbiased reporting from the BBC on the Budget.
Just seen @channel4news.bsky.social doing a bit on what CBI people think of the Budget.
Thing is, it hasn't happened yet.
It seems many of them are believing the media BS.
Frankly, I don't give a toss about what a load of overpaid CEO’s think anyway.
Thing is, it hasn't happened yet.
It seems many of them are believing the media BS.
Frankly, I don't give a toss about what a load of overpaid CEO’s think anyway.
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Just seen @channel4news.bsky.social doing a bit on what CBI people think of the Budget.
Thing is, it hasn't happened yet.
It seems many of them are believing the media BS.
Frankly, I don't give a toss about what a load of overpaid CEO’s think anyway.
Thing is, it hasn't happened yet.
It seems many of them are believing the media BS.
Frankly, I don't give a toss about what a load of overpaid CEO’s think anyway.
I think it's safe to say given this painful response, Farage was a bully and a racist at private boys' school Dulwich College.
“I would never ever do it in a hurtful or insulting way”
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
I think it's safe to say given this painful response, Farage was a bully and a racist at private boys' school Dulwich College.
‘Sorry Donnie, your so-called legal cases against your political opponents are bullshit. Go away and stop wasting our time.’
A judge has dismissed cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James
More here: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
More here: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
November 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
‘Sorry Donnie, your so-called legal cases against your political opponents are bullshit. Go away and stop wasting our time.’
The mainstream media would have you believe they've already covered everything in the Budget already.
In fact, what they've done is just speculate, because they don't know what's in the Budget.
In fact, what they've done is just speculate, because they don't know what's in the Budget.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, will deliver the Budget Statement at 12.30pm this Wednesday.
But what is the Budget? 👇
But what is the Budget? 👇
November 24, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The mainstream media would have you believe they've already covered everything in the Budget already.
In fact, what they've done is just speculate, because they don't know what's in the Budget.
In fact, what they've done is just speculate, because they don't know what's in the Budget.
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Step outside this #NationalTreeWeek! 🌳
Can you tell your oaks from your ashes on your next forest stroll?
Illustration by Harriet Gardiner.
Can you tell your oaks from your ashes on your next forest stroll?
Illustration by Harriet Gardiner.
November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Step outside this #NationalTreeWeek! 🌳
Can you tell your oaks from your ashes on your next forest stroll?
Illustration by Harriet Gardiner.
Can you tell your oaks from your ashes on your next forest stroll?
Illustration by Harriet Gardiner.