Andy Scripture
@andyscripture.bsky.social
Rugby, F1, playing guitar and choral singing (yes, really). Proud husband, dad and granddad, happily retired and living in Spain.
I despised everything Kirk stood for. I thought that this man's comments were disgraceful on so many levels. I think the reactions to those comments are disproportionate and unacceptable. But none of this has to be binary. It's possible to abhor all these standpoints at the same time.
November 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I despised everything Kirk stood for. I thought that this man's comments were disgraceful on so many levels. I think the reactions to those comments are disproportionate and unacceptable. But none of this has to be binary. It's possible to abhor all these standpoints at the same time.
Sorry, 15 years older than me
November 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Sorry, 15 years older than me
Loved Bonzo. Used to see him out running with his dog in Chislehurst, and although he was 10 years older than me, he could have run me into the ground. RIP
November 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Loved Bonzo. Used to see him out running with his dog in Chislehurst, and although he was 10 years older than me, he could have run me into the ground. RIP
I hope so - I love the US; my dad was an American and the family landed there in 1642. However, when 70m people voted for Trump, it's really hard to see this changing within 2 generations
November 30, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I hope so - I love the US; my dad was an American and the family landed there in 1642. However, when 70m people voted for Trump, it's really hard to see this changing within 2 generations
It's her party, so the idea that the bureaucrat is either nameless or faceless to her is risible.
November 29, 2025 at 12:58 PM
It's her party, so the idea that the bureaucrat is either nameless or faceless to her is risible.
I have no idea whether he is a Russian asset. However, if he was a Russian asset, he would behave in exactly the same way as he has done for the past 15 years.
November 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I have no idea whether he is a Russian asset. However, if he was a Russian asset, he would behave in exactly the same way as he has done for the past 15 years.
But he isn't any different, just more careful. And he has aspirations to occupy the highest office, so should be held to a higher standard. Tbh, I think he's far from being a dolt - he's a clever, crafty and nasty piece of work, and one of the most effective communicators in the HoC.
November 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
But he isn't any different, just more careful. And he has aspirations to occupy the highest office, so should be held to a higher standard. Tbh, I think he's far from being a dolt - he's a clever, crafty and nasty piece of work, and one of the most effective communicators in the HoC.
Oh won't somebody please think of the millionaires?
November 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Oh won't somebody please think of the millionaires?
And the pitiful thing is that many of his supporters will range from seeing this as a badge of honour to simply accepting it and continuing to support him.
November 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
And the pitiful thing is that many of his supporters will range from seeing this as a badge of honour to simply accepting it and continuing to support him.
Rowing for the shore. The game's up when you go from "I didn't do it" to "well, it was a long time ago" to "I didn't mean it". Finally.
November 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Rowing for the shore. The game's up when you go from "I didn't do it" to "well, it was a long time ago" to "I didn't mean it". Finally.
They elected a Reform Council claiming they'd save millions, to be spent on supporting people. I hate seeing people struggle, but they have to take ownership of the consequences of their votes. Farage et al are liars and charlatans, and are not the answer.
November 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
They elected a Reform Council claiming they'd save millions, to be spent on supporting people. I hate seeing people struggle, but they have to take ownership of the consequences of their votes. Farage et al are liars and charlatans, and are not the answer.
Yeah, but sovrinty an' blue passports an' something something something
November 23, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Yeah, but sovrinty an' blue passports an' something something something
Yaxley-Lennon and his ilk are the antithesis of Christianity. And wait until they hear about the Middle Eastern refugees who fled persecution.
November 23, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Yaxley-Lennon and his ilk are the antithesis of Christianity. And wait until they hear about the Middle Eastern refugees who fled persecution.
Not sure that a weakened Europe is in the US's interests.
November 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Not sure that a weakened Europe is in the US's interests.
Exhorting someone to refuse to act on illegal orders is the very antithesis of sedition.
November 21, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Exhorting someone to refuse to act on illegal orders is the very antithesis of sedition.
"Rigging or slanting the news is...most heinous". Bit rich coming from the Trump administration.
November 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
"Rigging or slanting the news is...most heinous". Bit rich coming from the Trump administration.
It's a good job they didn't think that funding the CJS properly would alleviate the situation; instead, they can go for justice on the cheap. Except it is won't necessarily be justice, but just quicker disposal. Btw, given that Mags Cts are more likely to convict, where will the convicted go?
November 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
It's a good job they didn't think that funding the CJS properly would alleviate the situation; instead, they can go for justice on the cheap. Except it is won't necessarily be justice, but just quicker disposal. Btw, given that Mags Cts are more likely to convict, where will the convicted go?
Partly climate-related, but the main reason is that post-2016, the UK has become a small-minded, bigoted, nasty little country. It's nothing like the country I grew up in, and that's down to those who proudly call themselves patriots, paint roundabouts and shout at hotels.
November 19, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Partly climate-related, but the main reason is that post-2016, the UK has become a small-minded, bigoted, nasty little country. It's nothing like the country I grew up in, and that's down to those who proudly call themselves patriots, paint roundabouts and shout at hotels.
Sorry, I don't understand your reply. I agree with what you are saying, but my point is that Trump is only doing what he is doing because he thinks it will get him the Nobel Peace Prize. He doesn't care about what happens in Europe.
November 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Sorry, I don't understand your reply. I agree with what you are saying, but my point is that Trump is only doing what he is doing because he thinks it will get him the Nobel Peace Prize. He doesn't care about what happens in Europe.
I'm not sure this has anything to do with justice, long-term peace or security, but everything to do with Trump's insane and desperate desire for the Nobel Peace Prize.
November 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
I'm not sure this has anything to do with justice, long-term peace or security, but everything to do with Trump's insane and desperate desire for the Nobel Peace Prize.
'Leopards Eating People's Faces' Party writ large.
November 16, 2025 at 8:44 AM
'Leopards Eating People's Faces' Party writ large.
Stopped clock, and all that. Plus, she referenced the massive hike in her children's medical insurance premiums, so it may just be out of self-interest.
November 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Stopped clock, and all that. Plus, she referenced the massive hike in her children's medical insurance premiums, so it may just be out of self-interest.
Please spare a thought for those of us normal Brits who live in Spain and will have to - yet again - face our Spanish friends and cringe.
November 15, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Please spare a thought for those of us normal Brits who live in Spain and will have to - yet again - face our Spanish friends and cringe.
I simply can't see how they could be considered to be overrated. Not just for their era, but now. My children and grandchildren love their music. Everything about it is top drawer - lyrics, melodies, harmonisation, instrumentation (notwithstanding awful aberrations such as Oh bla di Oh bla da).
November 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
I simply can't see how they could be considered to be overrated. Not just for their era, but now. My children and grandchildren love their music. Everything about it is top drawer - lyrics, melodies, harmonisation, instrumentation (notwithstanding awful aberrations such as Oh bla di Oh bla da).