Nicola
@craftybookworm.bsky.social
Loves cats, the rain, books, making stuff, and mending old things.
Writes a bit, does some needlework, covered in ink and wrangles pain all the time. Will talk about Eddie the kitten, and Henry his predecessor at length.
Writes a bit, does some needlework, covered in ink and wrangles pain all the time. Will talk about Eddie the kitten, and Henry his predecessor at length.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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Lotta back-slapping and toasts going around at the Kremlin, I suspect.
Trump amplifies post that says NATO — not China or Russia — is part of the “real threat” to America.
January 20, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Lotta back-slapping and toasts going around at the Kremlin, I suspect.
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Life comes at you fast.
January 20, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Life comes at you fast.
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The only way Russia can win in Ukraine is with Trump's help
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Jan. 20, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
January 20, 2026 at 9:50 AM
The only way Russia can win in Ukraine is with Trump's help
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#Greenland ALERT: Multiple news sources in DC & Alaska are reporting the 11th Airborne Brigade has alerted two battalions, 1,500 troops, to be ready to move to "Minnesota."
This specific unit for deployment is a High confidence, UNAMBIGUOUS indicator of a Greenland invasion.force.
This specific unit for deployment is a High confidence, UNAMBIGUOUS indicator of a Greenland invasion.force.
January 19, 2026 at 8:21 PM
#Greenland ALERT: Multiple news sources in DC & Alaska are reporting the 11th Airborne Brigade has alerted two battalions, 1,500 troops, to be ready to move to "Minnesota."
This specific unit for deployment is a High confidence, UNAMBIGUOUS indicator of a Greenland invasion.force.
This specific unit for deployment is a High confidence, UNAMBIGUOUS indicator of a Greenland invasion.force.
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A joke for the history buffs.
January 20, 2026 at 12:39 AM
A joke for the history buffs.
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Not for the first time, it looks like Channel 4 just handed the keys to their socials to an evil genius:
January 19, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Not for the first time, it looks like Channel 4 just handed the keys to their socials to an evil genius:
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More than half the US was acquired through purchases including the USVI which they bought from Denmark. But that actually undermines Trump's claims, because in the 1917 Treaty of the Danish West Indies the USA ruled out any claims to Greenland. More here👇 open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
When Denmark sells an island
Trump might think that buying a country is normal
open.substack.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:20 PM
More than half the US was acquired through purchases including the USVI which they bought from Denmark. But that actually undermines Trump's claims, because in the 1917 Treaty of the Danish West Indies the USA ruled out any claims to Greenland. More here👇 open.substack.com/pub/arthursn...
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January 19, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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The best way to read this is: "Myself and others on the fruitier side of the British right are terrified that our previous vocal support for Donald Trump is going to bite us viciously on the arse. There are skin diseases that poll better than he does in the UK."
January 19, 2026 at 8:04 PM
The best way to read this is: "Myself and others on the fruitier side of the British right are terrified that our previous vocal support for Donald Trump is going to bite us viciously on the arse. There are skin diseases that poll better than he does in the UK."
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Hi, I'm a volunteer medic in Minnesota. Please don't share misinformation about "nerve gas." No one has deployed "nerve gas" and we have to dispel Internet rumors like this when we teach activists how to protect themselves.
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Anyone who doesn't know what acetylcholine is, please shut up about "nerve gas" and "nerve agents" in Minnesota...
Whether you get run over by a car or a truck, the mechanism of injury and treatment is the same.
A nerve agent is a specific type of toxicant with a different mechanism of action than tear gas.
Can you answer the question below? If not, consider that you are not well-informed about nerve agents...
A nerve agent is a specific type of toxicant with a different mechanism of action than tear gas.
Can you answer the question below? If not, consider that you are not well-informed about nerve agents...
January 18, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Hi, I'm a volunteer medic in Minnesota. Please don't share misinformation about "nerve gas." No one has deployed "nerve gas" and we have to dispel Internet rumors like this when we teach activists how to protect themselves.
bsky.app/profile/edge...
bsky.app/profile/edge...
WHAT DID I TELL YOU!!!! FFS
January 19, 2026 at 12:03 PM
WHAT DID I TELL YOU!!!! FFS
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The apparent offer indicates that Trump is eager to maintain his warm relationship with Putin even as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nears its fourth anniversary. ft.trib.al/hnx85UD
January 19, 2026 at 11:31 AM
The apparent offer indicates that Trump is eager to maintain his warm relationship with Putin even as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nears its fourth anniversary. ft.trib.al/hnx85UD
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European leaders are dealing with a near-complete breakdown of post WW2 security alliances, Starmer isn’t going to call a maniac names for social media applause when millions of lives are at stake & they’re working behind the scenes to buy time to ensure security
January 19, 2026 at 10:23 AM
European leaders are dealing with a near-complete breakdown of post WW2 security alliances, Starmer isn’t going to call a maniac names for social media applause when millions of lives are at stake & they’re working behind the scenes to buy time to ensure security
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Tonight on Kremlin TV: pundits rejoiced about Trump's approach to Greenland, which they surmised is "delivering a catastrophic blow to NATO" and is "truly tremendous for Russia." It's the successful culmination of a decade-long influence operation by Russian intelligence.
Russian pundits are thrilled with Trump's approach to Greenland
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
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January 19, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Tonight on Kremlin TV: pundits rejoiced about Trump's approach to Greenland, which they surmised is "delivering a catastrophic blow to NATO" and is "truly tremendous for Russia." It's the successful culmination of a decade-long influence operation by Russian intelligence.
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I do not understand why this doesn’t happen already. It’s bizarre.
Because...
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Petition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their...
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January 19, 2026 at 9:04 AM
I do not understand why this doesn’t happen already. It’s bizarre.
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Thank goodness I'm not American, otherwise I would be obliged to die of embarrassment at this point.
If anyone still harboured any doubts about Trump's insanity, they can surely no longer do so. He changed his mind about world peace because he didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize!
"You didn't give me the party bag with the Smarties in it, so now you all have to die!"
"You didn't give me the party bag with the Smarties in it, so now you all have to die!"
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has confirmed he received a message from Donald Trump at the weekend saying he was no longer interested “purely” in peace due to not getting the Nobel Peace Prize.
January 19, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Thank goodness I'm not American, otherwise I would be obliged to die of embarrassment at this point.
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Feels like something cracked today in the transatlantic alliance. Europeans have been swallowing their pride, bitting their tongues, and bending the knee. That strategy may have bought them time but it has now clearly failed. It also had a major cost - it has made the WH think Europe will cave. 1/
January 18, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Feels like something cracked today in the transatlantic alliance. Europeans have been swallowing their pride, bitting their tongues, and bending the knee. That strategy may have bought them time but it has now clearly failed. It also had a major cost - it has made the WH think Europe will cave. 1/
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Donald Trump IS intentionally trying to destroy the United States. Just because he’s a senile narcissistic racist lunatic doesn’t mean he isn’t also fronting for an international mafia cabal who want to break up the US, strip it down and sell the parts to the highest bidder. Both things can be true.
Ask yourself: If Donald Trump was intentionally trying to destroy the United States, how could you tell the difference?
January 18, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Donald Trump IS intentionally trying to destroy the United States. Just because he’s a senile narcissistic racist lunatic doesn’t mean he isn’t also fronting for an international mafia cabal who want to break up the US, strip it down and sell the parts to the highest bidder. Both things can be true.
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America might sink under the weight of its own arrogance?
Honestly all Denmark needs to do is to withdraw all Ozempic exports to the US and Americans will finally revolt
January 18, 2026 at 11:02 AM
America might sink under the weight of its own arrogance?
I’m currently re-listening to the Dresden Files books in preparation for the new one. The books got me into Urban Fantasy at a time when I was struggling with my new life as a sick person. Also, James Marsters is such a good narrator, it’s a joy to immerse yourself in them
January 18, 2026 at 11:05 AM
I’m currently re-listening to the Dresden Files books in preparation for the new one. The books got me into Urban Fantasy at a time when I was struggling with my new life as a sick person. Also, James Marsters is such a good narrator, it’s a joy to immerse yourself in them
I bet he’s going to invite Putin - or Lavrov
Trump has invited Hungary’s Viktor Orbán to join the Gaza “Peace Council”, according to Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.
January 18, 2026 at 11:04 AM
I bet he’s going to invite Putin - or Lavrov
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Who's next, Lex Luthor?
Trump has invited Hungary’s Viktor Orbán to join the Gaza “Peace Council”, according to Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó.
January 18, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Who's next, Lex Luthor?
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Last night I met a guy who said everyone in his office uses ChatGPT "because you just type in two lines and it generates a whole email for you!"
And I *very correctly* replied that "no one wants that 'whole email' they just want the two lines - and they all hate you"
And I *very correctly* replied that "no one wants that 'whole email' they just want the two lines - and they all hate you"
January 17, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Last night I met a guy who said everyone in his office uses ChatGPT "because you just type in two lines and it generates a whole email for you!"
And I *very correctly* replied that "no one wants that 'whole email' they just want the two lines - and they all hate you"
And I *very correctly* replied that "no one wants that 'whole email' they just want the two lines - and they all hate you"