Brian P Smith
@brian-p-smith.bsky.social
Age 72 .Prog rock fan. Grandpa to 2 grandchildren. Detests Trump, Putin, Netanyhu, Reform, Racists, Tories and Brexit …Loves #nhs Replacement knees, shoulders, hip and elbow. ⚠️FRIENDS ONLY DM⚠️Lives in Lancashire but originally Southend on Sea⚠️BOTS BLOCKED⚠️
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@coachjv031.bsky.social impersonating John Vasquez, "Coach JV".
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@coachjv031.bsky.social impersonating John Vasquez, "Coach JV".
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January 31, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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@coachjv031.bsky.social impersonating John Vasquez, "Coach JV".
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@coachjv031.bsky.social impersonating John Vasquez, "Coach JV".
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It appears that this legend owns a little bookstore — and you can order books from him instead of Bezos. Link in next post.
Protester in Minneapolis just before disappearing in gas: "Fuck you! Stop. Damn! I'm 70 years old and I'm fuckin' angry!"
January 25, 2026 at 5:45 PM
It appears that this legend owns a little bookstore — and you can order books from him instead of Bezos. Link in next post.
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BREAKING: Trump's DOJ has just arrested a SECOND Journalist, Georgia Fort, for filming and documenting the protest at the Minneapolis Church.
American institutions are breaking down faster than even I had imagined. Journalists are being rounded up by a politically influenced DOJ.
American institutions are breaking down faster than even I had imagined. Journalists are being rounded up by a politically influenced DOJ.
January 30, 2026 at 2:44 PM
BREAKING: Trump's DOJ has just arrested a SECOND Journalist, Georgia Fort, for filming and documenting the protest at the Minneapolis Church.
American institutions are breaking down faster than even I had imagined. Journalists are being rounded up by a politically influenced DOJ.
American institutions are breaking down faster than even I had imagined. Journalists are being rounded up by a politically influenced DOJ.
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PS - The fact that the media was informed of the NEC decision before I was tells you everything you need to know about the way the Labour Party is being run these days.
You would think that over 30 years of service would count for something but sadly not. 🤷🏻♂️
You would think that over 30 years of service would count for something but sadly not. 🤷🏻♂️
January 25, 2026 at 6:31 PM
PS - The fact that the media was informed of the NEC decision before I was tells you everything you need to know about the way the Labour Party is being run these days.
You would think that over 30 years of service would count for something but sadly not. 🤷🏻♂️
You would think that over 30 years of service would count for something but sadly not. 🤷🏻♂️
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Tomorrow I will return with full focus to my role as Mayor of Greater Manchester, defending everything we have built in our city-region over many years.
I decided to put myself forward to prevent the divisive politics of Reform damaging that. We are stronger together and let’s stay that way. 💪🏻
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I decided to put myself forward to prevent the divisive politics of Reform damaging that. We are stronger together and let’s stay that way. 💪🏻
2/2
January 25, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Tomorrow I will return with full focus to my role as Mayor of Greater Manchester, defending everything we have built in our city-region over many years.
I decided to put myself forward to prevent the divisive politics of Reform damaging that. We are stronger together and let’s stay that way. 💪🏻
2/2
I decided to put myself forward to prevent the divisive politics of Reform damaging that. We are stronger together and let’s stay that way. 💪🏻
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I am disappointed by today’s NEC decision and concerned about its potential impact on the important elections ahead of us.
To whoever becomes Labour’s candidate and to our members in Manchester and Tameside: you will have my full support in this fight and I will be there whenever you need me.
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To whoever becomes Labour’s candidate and to our members in Manchester and Tameside: you will have my full support in this fight and I will be there whenever you need me.
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January 25, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I am disappointed by today’s NEC decision and concerned about its potential impact on the important elections ahead of us.
To whoever becomes Labour’s candidate and to our members in Manchester and Tameside: you will have my full support in this fight and I will be there whenever you need me.
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To whoever becomes Labour’s candidate and to our members in Manchester and Tameside: you will have my full support in this fight and I will be there whenever you need me.
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Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen's note to Starmer after visiting Chequers yesterday.
January 23, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen's note to Starmer after visiting Chequers yesterday.
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A simple message that speaks volumes about the Denmark UK relationship.
Strangely moving.
Strangely moving.
January 23, 2026 at 11:35 AM
A simple message that speaks volumes about the Denmark UK relationship.
Strangely moving.
Strangely moving.
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Now playing …
Companion pieces.
Two of the greatest prog albums ever recorded IMHO.
Companion pieces.
Two of the greatest prog albums ever recorded IMHO.
January 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Now playing …
Companion pieces.
Two of the greatest prog albums ever recorded IMHO.
Companion pieces.
Two of the greatest prog albums ever recorded IMHO.
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Vance on Jan. 8: "You have a federal law enforcement official engaging in federal law enforcement action. That's a federal issue. That guy's protected by absolute immunity."
Vance today: "I didn't say that officers who engaged in wrongdoing would enjoy immunity. That's absurd."
Vance today: "I didn't say that officers who engaged in wrongdoing would enjoy immunity. That's absurd."
January 22, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Vance on Jan. 8: "You have a federal law enforcement official engaging in federal law enforcement action. That's a federal issue. That guy's protected by absolute immunity."
Vance today: "I didn't say that officers who engaged in wrongdoing would enjoy immunity. That's absurd."
Vance today: "I didn't say that officers who engaged in wrongdoing would enjoy immunity. That's absurd."
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Like Teddy Kennedy saying he won't give you a lift home.
January 23, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Like Teddy Kennedy saying he won't give you a lift home.
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BREAKING:
Keir Starmer says that Donald Trump's remarks about British soldiers in Afghanistan are 'insulting and frankly appalling'
He suggests that the US president should apologise for saying that Nato troops stayed 'a little off the front lines'
Keir Starmer says that Donald Trump's remarks about British soldiers in Afghanistan are 'insulting and frankly appalling'
He suggests that the US president should apologise for saying that Nato troops stayed 'a little off the front lines'
January 23, 2026 at 4:13 PM
BREAKING:
Keir Starmer says that Donald Trump's remarks about British soldiers in Afghanistan are 'insulting and frankly appalling'
He suggests that the US president should apologise for saying that Nato troops stayed 'a little off the front lines'
Keir Starmer says that Donald Trump's remarks about British soldiers in Afghanistan are 'insulting and frankly appalling'
He suggests that the US president should apologise for saying that Nato troops stayed 'a little off the front lines'
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It must be a hell of a wake up call for Tories and Reformers this morning. Their hope must be dwindling.
On the other hand, news of largest rise in property prices in a decade, inflation coming down and services creaking to function again I’m delighted with Keir & Labour.
On the other hand, news of largest rise in property prices in a decade, inflation coming down and services creaking to function again I’m delighted with Keir & Labour.
January 19, 2026 at 7:04 AM
It must be a hell of a wake up call for Tories and Reformers this morning. Their hope must be dwindling.
On the other hand, news of largest rise in property prices in a decade, inflation coming down and services creaking to function again I’m delighted with Keir & Labour.
On the other hand, news of largest rise in property prices in a decade, inflation coming down and services creaking to function again I’m delighted with Keir & Labour.
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Whether it's Johnson hiding in a fridge or Farage under the weather, it's striking how media loved gobshites run away at the prospect of a bit of scrutiny.
January 19, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Whether it's Johnson hiding in a fridge or Farage under the weather, it's striking how media loved gobshites run away at the prospect of a bit of scrutiny.
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This IS the best one yet...
January 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
This IS the best one yet...
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Watching GB News or reading the Telegraph you realise there is a slice of right-wing opinion that would happily betray this country.
January 18, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Watching GB News or reading the Telegraph you realise there is a slice of right-wing opinion that would happily betray this country.
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We now have a full-blown European-American crisis, and for no reason that the president is able to articulate
January 18, 2026 at 2:08 PM
We now have a full-blown European-American crisis, and for no reason that the president is able to articulate