Lorraine_Shrops
@borntobemild.bsky.social
Mainly about climate change. Rigid heddle weaving posts also welcome as an enjoyable distraction.
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“All it would take to end the murder of American citizens by an untrained government goon squad is 16 Republicans in Congress voting with Dem[ocrat]s to defund ICE (or 23 to impeach and remove Trump—3 in House & 20 in Senate). That’s it. 23 Americans can vote for the public and end all of this.”
January 25, 2026 at 10:28 AM
“All it would take to end the murder of American citizens by an untrained government goon squad is 16 Republicans in Congress voting with Dem[ocrat]s to defund ICE (or 23 to impeach and remove Trump—3 in House & 20 in Senate). That’s it. 23 Americans can vote for the public and end all of this.”
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A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
bit.ly
January 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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A coworker took this from her apartment. I haven't seen a crowd this size before. Maybe the first Women's March? But it was much much warmer that day. ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA!
January 23, 2026 at 11:19 PM
A coworker took this from her apartment. I haven't seen a crowd this size before. Maybe the first Women's March? But it was much much warmer that day. ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA!
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We do know how to manage in this weather, but this is super fucking cold even for us. It’s very much not just another winter day. This is the type of cold that makes your eyes hurt. To protest in this cold is a testament to our anger.
January 23, 2026 at 5:13 PM
We do know how to manage in this weather, but this is super fucking cold even for us. It’s very much not just another winter day. This is the type of cold that makes your eyes hurt. To protest in this cold is a testament to our anger.
I just signed this petition calling on Prince William to end the rent on Dartmoor Prison while it remains empty and unsafe and save millions in public money. It only takes a few seconds - please add your name. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
Prince William: Stop charging taxpayers for an empty prison
Dartmoor Prison has been empty for over 18 months after toxic gas made it unsafe. Yet, with no prisoners inside, taxpayers are still forking out around £4 million every year in rent to Prince William’...
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January 21, 2026 at 6:50 PM
I just signed this petition calling on Prince William to end the rent on Dartmoor Prison while it remains empty and unsafe and save millions in public money. It only takes a few seconds - please add your name. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...
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No one can be watching this Davos speech and reach any conclusion but that the President of the United States is mentally disturbed and that something is deeply wrong with him. This is both embarrassing and extremely dangerous.
January 21, 2026 at 2:49 PM
No one can be watching this Davos speech and reach any conclusion but that the President of the United States is mentally disturbed and that something is deeply wrong with him. This is both embarrassing and extremely dangerous.
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The latest report from the Institute of Actuaries has just been published. The report highlights climate sensitivity and geoengineering following a warning that “catastrophic warming levels of above 2°C by 2050 are likely.”
#climatechange #risk #actuaries #finance #economy #planetaryboundaries
#climatechange #risk #actuaries #finance #economy #planetaryboundaries
January 21, 2026 at 9:24 AM
The latest report from the Institute of Actuaries has just been published. The report highlights climate sensitivity and geoengineering following a warning that “catastrophic warming levels of above 2°C by 2050 are likely.”
#climatechange #risk #actuaries #finance #economy #planetaryboundaries
#climatechange #risk #actuaries #finance #economy #planetaryboundaries
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Suggested EU response:
- US airbases now represent an armed presence, inside our borders, of a nation that is openly threatening to invade our territory
- Withdraw the threat or we have no choice but to close those bases
- This turns USA from a global power to a regional one, overnight
1/5
- US airbases now represent an armed presence, inside our borders, of a nation that is openly threatening to invade our territory
- Withdraw the threat or we have no choice but to close those bases
- This turns USA from a global power to a regional one, overnight
1/5
January 19, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Suggested EU response:
- US airbases now represent an armed presence, inside our borders, of a nation that is openly threatening to invade our territory
- Withdraw the threat or we have no choice but to close those bases
- This turns USA from a global power to a regional one, overnight
1/5
- US airbases now represent an armed presence, inside our borders, of a nation that is openly threatening to invade our territory
- Withdraw the threat or we have no choice but to close those bases
- This turns USA from a global power to a regional one, overnight
1/5
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It was inevitable.
Amazon's Ring to partner with Flock, a network of AI cameras used by ICE, feds, and police | TechCrunch
Agencies that use Flock can request that Ring doorbell users share footage to help with "evidence collection and investigative work."
techcrunch.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM
It was inevitable.
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Every time the Trump regime uses the words "funded protesters" and "outside agitators" news outlets need to cut to this photo from last week.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
January 18, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Every time the Trump regime uses the words "funded protesters" and "outside agitators" news outlets need to cut to this photo from last week.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
ICE has invaded these communities. Outside agitators don't show up in their fucking bathrobes.
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Starmer’s US policy lies in tatters. Trump is now punishing the UK and NATO allies just for doing the right thing.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
January 17, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Starmer’s US policy lies in tatters. Trump is now punishing the UK and NATO allies just for doing the right thing.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
Time for the PM to stand firm against the bully in the White House, and work with European and Commonwealth allies to make him back down from this reckless plan.
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It’s time.The “Special Relationship” is dead.Starmer can’t continue with the “We don’t need to choose between US or Europe” line.We absolutely have to.Putin’s useful idiot bullying us into handing over Greenland via tariffs is unacceptable.We share values+principles with European partners.Red line🇬🇱🔴
I’ve been stalwart backer of transatlantic alliance all my life. I understand why Europeans have so far trod softly/tried to keep Trump onside. But, there comes a time when you have to face reality. The US is no longer our ally. Its defense guarantee is worthless. Time to kick ass back🧵
January 17, 2026 at 6:52 PM
It’s time.The “Special Relationship” is dead.Starmer can’t continue with the “We don’t need to choose between US or Europe” line.We absolutely have to.Putin’s useful idiot bullying us into handing over Greenland via tariffs is unacceptable.We share values+principles with European partners.Red line🇬🇱🔴
The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Donald Trump. Giving Trump a royal visit sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. Do you agree? Sign the petition now! 38d.gs/vnb3
Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
38d.gs
January 17, 2026 at 12:35 PM
The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Donald Trump. Giving Trump a royal visit sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. Do you agree? Sign the petition now! 38d.gs/vnb3
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It's no longer left versus right or even Democrat versus Republican.
It’s now democracy versus oligarchy. Freedom versus dictatorship. Right versus wrong.
People are awakening to this new reality — and they're speaking up.
The sleeping giant of America is roaring.
It’s now democracy versus oligarchy. Freedom versus dictatorship. Right versus wrong.
People are awakening to this new reality — and they're speaking up.
The sleeping giant of America is roaring.
January 12, 2026 at 6:23 PM
It's no longer left versus right or even Democrat versus Republican.
It’s now democracy versus oligarchy. Freedom versus dictatorship. Right versus wrong.
People are awakening to this new reality — and they're speaking up.
The sleeping giant of America is roaring.
It’s now democracy versus oligarchy. Freedom versus dictatorship. Right versus wrong.
People are awakening to this new reality — and they're speaking up.
The sleeping giant of America is roaring.
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“Power doesn’t corrupt. Power reveals. When a man is climbing, when he needs votes, when he needs allies, he is careful. When he has power, he no longer needs to be careful—and then you see who he really is.”
In that, he’s echoing Lord Acton’s famous 1887 observation:
In that, he’s echoing Lord Acton’s famous 1887 observation:
January 12, 2026 at 6:23 PM
“Power doesn’t corrupt. Power reveals. When a man is climbing, when he needs votes, when he needs allies, he is careful. When he has power, he no longer needs to be careful—and then you see who he really is.”
In that, he’s echoing Lord Acton’s famous 1887 observation:
In that, he’s echoing Lord Acton’s famous 1887 observation:
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When Trump takes over Greenland what will NATO do next ? The EU and UK must close all American bases and ban all Us ships from refueling in UK and EU ports ,never buy another US made weapon.
This is going to be messy
This is going to be messy
January 10, 2026 at 5:52 PM
When Trump takes over Greenland what will NATO do next ? The EU and UK must close all American bases and ban all Us ships from refueling in UK and EU ports ,never buy another US made weapon.
This is going to be messy
This is going to be messy
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A sitting president hinted elections may be unnecessary. The press shrugged. That silence wasn’t a mistake, it was functional. When an agenda is accelerating and power is consolidating elections become an inconvenience. This wasn’t a joke. It was strategy. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1EpJ...
January 9, 2026 at 6:14 PM
A sitting president hinted elections may be unnecessary. The press shrugged. That silence wasn’t a mistake, it was functional. When an agenda is accelerating and power is consolidating elections become an inconvenience. This wasn’t a joke. It was strategy. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1EpJ...
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Gunther Fehlinger, chairman of the Austria Committee for NATO Enlargement, to United States: "If you take it, we will take every single base of the US from Aviano to Ramstein, from Romania to all the other military bases, will be confiscated and you will lost it." "If you go extreme, we go extreme"
January 6, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Gunther Fehlinger, chairman of the Austria Committee for NATO Enlargement, to United States: "If you take it, we will take every single base of the US from Aviano to Ramstein, from Romania to all the other military bases, will be confiscated and you will lost it." "If you go extreme, we go extreme"
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It’s a racket, it’s always been a racket and business people like Farage, Reform and the Tories are not going to do anything to put more money in your pocket. join.greenparty.org.uk to level the playing field and bring a halt to the asset stripping of Britain 💚
We can’t go on like this.
In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
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In just two days, the average FTSE 100 CEO has made a median workers full time annual salary.
The right calls this “wealth creation”.
It’s wealth extraction.
Time to tax the rich.
@highpaycentre.bsky.social
highpaycentre.org/fat-cat-day-...
Fat Cat Day 2026 - High Pay Centre
Data shows the average FTSE 100 CEO will take just over two days to earn the median UK worker's full time annual salary. Median FTSE100 CEO pay amounted to £4.398 million (excluding pension), 113 time...
highpaycentre.org
January 6, 2026 at 5:12 PM
It’s a racket, it’s always been a racket and business people like Farage, Reform and the Tories are not going to do anything to put more money in your pocket. join.greenparty.org.uk to level the playing field and bring a halt to the asset stripping of Britain 💚
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We are so close to the 10k signatures we need for the Government to respond to our @climatemajority.bsky.social petition calling for a funded National Climate Resilience Plan. Please sign now. It's a simple and easy thing you can do to make a difference.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Fund a National Climate Resilience Plan: protect communities from climate impact
From floods to extreme temperatures, climate impacts risk damaging homes, health, businesses, services, and the economy. We want Government to prioritise adaptation; fund a new Resilience Plan that…
petition.parliament.uk
December 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We are so close to the 10k signatures we need for the Government to respond to our @climatemajority.bsky.social petition calling for a funded National Climate Resilience Plan. Please sign now. It's a simple and easy thing you can do to make a difference.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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A while back I wrote a thread about neurodivergence and #collapse that struck a chord with far more people than I expected.
Several of you asked me to take it further - to deepen it, and make sense of the pattern properly.
Thx for reading :) #overshoot
adrianlambert.substack.com/p/why-some-p...
Several of you asked me to take it further - to deepen it, and make sense of the pattern properly.
Thx for reading :) #overshoot
adrianlambert.substack.com/p/why-some-p...
Why Some People See Collapse Earlier Than Others
Perception, pattern-seeking, and the role of neurodivergence in a failing civilisation
adrianlambert.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
A while back I wrote a thread about neurodivergence and #collapse that struck a chord with far more people than I expected.
Several of you asked me to take it further - to deepen it, and make sense of the pattern properly.
Thx for reading :) #overshoot
adrianlambert.substack.com/p/why-some-p...
Several of you asked me to take it further - to deepen it, and make sense of the pattern properly.
Thx for reading :) #overshoot
adrianlambert.substack.com/p/why-some-p...
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Please watch and sign.
NATIONAL EMERGENCY BRIEFING held in Westminster.
Who knew? Well, that’s the point of the briefing and the video.
The government and media should act now, we have an emergency that needs courage as a response. Now.
NATIONAL EMERGENCY BRIEFING held in Westminster.
Who knew? Well, that’s the point of the briefing and the video.
The government and media should act now, we have an emergency that needs courage as a response. Now.
Please watch this important new video from Youtube channel “Just Have a Think”.
This is not the video I had planned to make.
YouTube video by Just Have a Think
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December 1, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Please watch and sign.
NATIONAL EMERGENCY BRIEFING held in Westminster.
Who knew? Well, that’s the point of the briefing and the video.
The government and media should act now, we have an emergency that needs courage as a response. Now.
NATIONAL EMERGENCY BRIEFING held in Westminster.
Who knew? Well, that’s the point of the briefing and the video.
The government and media should act now, we have an emergency that needs courage as a response. Now.