Bob A
@bobapollo.bsky.social
First, foremost and always a citizen of the EU. Dislikes Musky smells. Formerly @MissingEUTwo and @bobapollo on the X-rated fascist cesspit previously known as Twatter.
Trump surrounds himself with sycophants. It’s a terrible way to run a business – and a country
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Trump surrounds himself with sycophants. It’s a terrible way to run a business – and a country
When ‘yes men’ rise to the top, poor decision-making follows.
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May 29, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Trump surrounds himself with sycophants. It’s a terrible way to run a business – and a country
theconversation.com/trump-surrou...
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It's abundantly clear to me that Israel needs to be punished by the international community for its actions in Gaza and the West Bank. We need to isolate them: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Netherlands urges review of EU-Israel trade deal over ‘catastrophic’ Gaza aid block
Foreign minister Caspar Veldkamp tells top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas he believes Israel is in breach of rights obligations linked to trade agreement
www.theguardian.com
May 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM
It's abundantly clear to me that Israel needs to be punished by the international community for its actions in Gaza and the West Bank. We need to isolate them: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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"The parasite and the host can peacefully coexist as long as the parasite does not starve its host. The political problem with A.I.’s hype is that its most compelling use case is starving the host — fewer teachers, fewer degrees, fewer workers, fewer healthy information environments."
Opinion | The Tech Fantasy That Powers A.I. Is Running on Fumes (Gift Article)
A.I. is just what we need in the post-fact era: less research and more predicting what we want to hear.
www.nytimes.com
March 31, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"The parasite and the host can peacefully coexist as long as the parasite does not starve its host. The political problem with A.I.’s hype is that its most compelling use case is starving the host — fewer teachers, fewer degrees, fewer workers, fewer healthy information environments."
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Jeff Bezos never wanted this cartoon to become public.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
January 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Jeff Bezos never wanted this cartoon to become public.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
He killed it, and as a result, pulitzer prize editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit.
Make sure everyone sees this cartoon.
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"Appeasement is feeding the crocodile, hoping he will eat you last."
Looking at you NY Times, Washington Post, LA Times, CNN, Joe & Mika, ABC News...
Looking at you NY Times, Washington Post, LA Times, CNN, Joe & Mika, ABC News...
December 15, 2024 at 1:31 PM
"Appeasement is feeding the crocodile, hoping he will eat you last."
Looking at you NY Times, Washington Post, LA Times, CNN, Joe & Mika, ABC News...
Looking at you NY Times, Washington Post, LA Times, CNN, Joe & Mika, ABC News...
More evidence that "moist" and "Bad Enoch" should never appear together in the same sentence...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
'I will not touch bread if it is moist': Kemi Badenoch sparks Westminster food fight
Starmer says he prefers a toastie over steak after Badenoch claims ‘lunch is for wimps’ and sandwiches are not ‘a real food’
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:48 PM
More evidence that "moist" and "Bad Enoch" should never appear together in the same sentence...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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So true. Also relevant for Russia and China 🤦♂️
December 5, 2024 at 3:51 PM
So true. Also relevant for Russia and China 🤦♂️
What - apart from naive stupidity on Keir Starmer’s part - is holding the UK government back? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Majority of Brexit voters ‘would accept free movement’ to access single market
Europe-wide polling finds UK and EU leaders now out of step with public opinion and pursue ‘ambitious reset’
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2024 at 5:04 AM
What - apart from naive stupidity on Keir Starmer’s part - is holding the UK government back? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
If this is OK for them, why not the rest of the UK?
Northern Ireland to continue to retain some EU trade laws post-Brexit
Northern Ireland to continue to retain some EU trade laws post-Brexit
December 10, 2024 at 9:03 PM
If this is OK for them, why not the rest of the UK?
Northern Ireland to continue to retain some EU trade laws post-Brexit
Northern Ireland to continue to retain some EU trade laws post-Brexit
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30 years ago Spitting Image dared to broadcast the truth about Israel.
Now no one dares.
Now no one dares.
December 3, 2024 at 10:10 PM
30 years ago Spitting Image dared to broadcast the truth about Israel.
Now no one dares.
Now no one dares.
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Amos Goldberg, Professor of Genocide Studies at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem "Yes, it is genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. Jewish history will henceforth be stained"
Is there anyone more qualified and unbiased?
Is there anyone more qualified and unbiased?
December 4, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Amos Goldberg, Professor of Genocide Studies at The Hebrew University in Jerusalem "Yes, it is genocide. It's so difficult and painful to admit it, but we can no longer avoid this conclusion. Jewish history will henceforth be stained"
Is there anyone more qualified and unbiased?
Is there anyone more qualified and unbiased?
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BREAKING: Amnesty International says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza in new report:
BREAKING: Amnesty Concludes Israel Is Committing Genocide
“We will look back and say, ‘Why did we not do more earlier?” Amnesty's director tells Zeteo.
zeteo.com
December 5, 2024 at 12:12 AM
BREAKING: Amnesty International says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza in new report:
How can this make sense?
‘It’s not drought - it’s looting’: the Spanish villages where people are forced to buy back their own drinking water
Spain is increasingly either parched or flooded – and one group is profiting from these extremes: the water-grabbing multinational companies forcing angry citizens to pay for it in bottles
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2024 at 12:58 PM
How can this make sense?
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World beating UK, energy prices nearly double anywhere else.
Also the UK, every energy firm making 4-10x profits.
I wonder if they are related?
Also the UK, every energy firm making 4-10x profits.
I wonder if they are related?
November 22, 2024 at 9:18 AM
World beating UK, energy prices nearly double anywhere else.
Also the UK, every energy firm making 4-10x profits.
I wonder if they are related?
Also the UK, every energy firm making 4-10x profits.
I wonder if they are related?
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“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.”
-Plato
-Plato
November 21, 2024 at 9:04 PM
“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.”
-Plato
-Plato
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“Jaguar have Trojan Horsed themselves” - but would Austin Powers drive one?https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/22/jaguar-new-branding-cars-donald-trump?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Hats off to Jaguar’s ‘inclusive’ new branding: now people of all backgrounds won’t buy its cars | Marina Hyde
In the aftermath of Trump’s victory, the ad already looks like a period piece. But aside from that – I mean, seriously? says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2024 at 6:18 AM
“Jaguar have Trojan Horsed themselves” - but would Austin Powers drive one?https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/22/jaguar-new-branding-cars-donald-trump?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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Weapons grade hypocrisy on display here…
Classic Clarkson.
Classic Clarkson.
November 22, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Weapons grade hypocrisy on display here…
Classic Clarkson.
Classic Clarkson.
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