Tom
@cranium84.bsky.social
Making the red lights turn green...
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457 British troops lost their lives in Afghanistan.
Trump avoided military service 5 times.
How dare he question their sacrifice. Farage and all the others still fawning over Trump should be ashamed.
Trump avoided military service 5 times.
How dare he question their sacrifice. Farage and all the others still fawning over Trump should be ashamed.
January 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
457 British troops lost their lives in Afghanistan.
Trump avoided military service 5 times.
How dare he question their sacrifice. Farage and all the others still fawning over Trump should be ashamed.
Trump avoided military service 5 times.
How dare he question their sacrifice. Farage and all the others still fawning over Trump should be ashamed.
Replace ABC Corp with Network Rail and this would describe several of my former colleagues.
(comic) At my previous org, we used to do things differently
January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Replace ABC Corp with Network Rail and this would describe several of my former colleagues.
In all the time I’ve spent here and in the other place, I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to refer someone to Arkell v. Pressdram.
Something about the people using the Meta equivalent that makes me want to do it regularly.
Something about the people using the Meta equivalent that makes me want to do it regularly.
January 16, 2026 at 10:17 AM
In all the time I’ve spent here and in the other place, I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to refer someone to Arkell v. Pressdram.
Something about the people using the Meta equivalent that makes me want to do it regularly.
Something about the people using the Meta equivalent that makes me want to do it regularly.
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For balance, as I do spend a lot of time poo-pooing suggestions that this or that thing is meant as a Nazi allusion, I should point out here that I absolutely believe that this logo is meant as a Nazi allusion, it’s an open and shut case.
Ukip have submitted a new logo and slogan to the Electoral Commission, swapping the £ pound sterling symbol for a cross, that looks very much like it is modelled on the Iron Cross used by Prussia & Germany 1871-1918 and Hitler's Nazi regime from 1933-45
January 13, 2026 at 8:39 AM
For balance, as I do spend a lot of time poo-pooing suggestions that this or that thing is meant as a Nazi allusion, I should point out here that I absolutely believe that this logo is meant as a Nazi allusion, it’s an open and shut case.
I’m down with the kids, innit.
January 5, 2026 at 10:07 AM
I’m down with the kids, innit.
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One of the most maddening things about our current government is the way that they seem to think that if you find the right ambiguity of framing, they can continue to have it both ways and be everyone’s friend indefinitely.
Darren Jones is asked if the US bombing Venezuela & abducting its leader was lawful
Jones says he won't give a view on the action & he goes on to say its not up to politicians to make judgements on international law. Phillips points out thats exactly what they've done on Ukraine
Jones says he won't give a view on the action & he goes on to say its not up to politicians to make judgements on international law. Phillips points out thats exactly what they've done on Ukraine
January 4, 2026 at 1:19 PM
One of the most maddening things about our current government is the way that they seem to think that if you find the right ambiguity of framing, they can continue to have it both ways and be everyone’s friend indefinitely.
So I know the enshittification of British Airways is well known but a few tips for them if they want to improve:
1. Cancelling a flight and rebooking on the next available flight should not mean being rebooked on the one three hours before your cancelled flight.
1. Cancelling a flight and rebooking on the next available flight should not mean being rebooked on the one three hours before your cancelled flight.
December 31, 2025 at 11:11 PM
So I know the enshittification of British Airways is well known but a few tips for them if they want to improve:
1. Cancelling a flight and rebooking on the next available flight should not mean being rebooked on the one three hours before your cancelled flight.
1. Cancelling a flight and rebooking on the next available flight should not mean being rebooked on the one three hours before your cancelled flight.
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if you can't afford clothes, it's not clothing poverty, it's poverty. If you can't afford sanitary protection, it's not period poverty, it's poverty. Divvying up poverty into little bits hides the fact that poverty is poverty and gives right-wingers an in to say "poor people need to budget better."
Charity warns of rise in 'clothing poverty'.
Profiteering and cuts in real wages force people rely on charity.
Charity provides food, clothing, air ambulance, hospices and more in the 6th largest economy.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
Profiteering and cuts in real wages force people rely on charity.
Charity provides food, clothing, air ambulance, hospices and more in the 6th largest economy.
1% have more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
Charity warns of rise in 'clothing poverty' among working people
The Sharewear Clothing Scheme in Nottingham says demand is so high it is running out of clothes.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 9:06 AM
if you can't afford clothes, it's not clothing poverty, it's poverty. If you can't afford sanitary protection, it's not period poverty, it's poverty. Divvying up poverty into little bits hides the fact that poverty is poverty and gives right-wingers an in to say "poor people need to budget better."
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SY26 at Longbridge (Submitted by Thomas Crame)
#SignalOfTheDay
#SignalOfTheDay
December 23, 2025 at 11:52 PM
SY26 at Longbridge (Submitted by Thomas Crame)
#SignalOfTheDay
#SignalOfTheDay
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Found the actual men in women's bathrooms assaulting women.
ICE agents illegally break into a woman's bathroom in a NY nutrition bar manufacturing plant. "Pull up your pants," says a male agent. The agents only had a warrant to review employer documents. They didn't have a warrant to search for, detain, or arrest anyone there.
December 22, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Found the actual men in women's bathrooms assaulting women.
Takin over are citys (sic)
Barely a sign in English in London today.
The invasion is complete
The invasion is complete
December 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Takin over are citys (sic)
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What?? This is very bad news for people (at least in inner-ish London) who want to live without a car. I'm more of a Zip van user myself and they can be very, very useful.
December 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
What?? This is very bad news for people (at least in inner-ish London) who want to live without a car. I'm more of a Zip van user myself and they can be very, very useful.
Happy Hesa Fredrik day to all who celebrate.
What do you mean, you forgot? I bet you remembered at 1500…
What do you mean, you forgot? I bet you remembered at 1500…
December 1, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Happy Hesa Fredrik day to all who celebrate.
What do you mean, you forgot? I bet you remembered at 1500…
What do you mean, you forgot? I bet you remembered at 1500…
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For context this "independent voice" is a former Conservative candidate and the sister-in-law of David Cameron
If Kemi Badenoch carries on like this she’ll be elected prime minister | Emily Sheffield
www.independent.co.uk/voices/kemi-...
www.independent.co.uk/voices/kemi-...
If Kemi Badenoch carries on like this she’ll be elected prime minister
The leader of the Conservative Party has rediscovered a clarity and verve that will have Keir Starmer, Rachel Reeves – and Nigel Farage – worried, says Emily Sheffield
www.independent.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
For context this "independent voice" is a former Conservative candidate and the sister-in-law of David Cameron
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As Jonathan Gullis joins Reform UK, it's only fair to remind people of this.
All forgotten, is it, Dickie? ~AA
All forgotten, is it, Dickie? ~AA
December 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
As Jonathan Gullis joins Reform UK, it's only fair to remind people of this.
All forgotten, is it, Dickie? ~AA
All forgotten, is it, Dickie? ~AA
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"Honor" r brave wartime boys by hanging a small overpriced model on a tree that's in your home because of a German tradition.
War Christmas is truly upon us.
War Christmas is truly upon us.
Don't forget a Spitfire is not just for war Christmas - www.thelondonchristmascompany.com/products/spi...
Lest we regret!
@remembrancewatch.bsky.social
Lest we regret!
@remembrancewatch.bsky.social
RAF Spitfire Christmas Ornament
Honor WWII history with our RAF Spitfire Christmas Tree Ornament. Perfect for aviation lovers, this keepsake adds a nostalgic touch to your holiday decor.
www.thelondonchristmascompany.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
"Honor" r brave wartime boys by hanging a small overpriced model on a tree that's in your home because of a German tradition.
War Christmas is truly upon us.
War Christmas is truly upon us.
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Never let it be said that the British press is out of touch
November 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Never let it be said that the British press is out of touch
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There was no state. Who does she think crucified him, an anarchist collective?
November 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
There was no state. Who does she think crucified him, an anarchist collective?
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What's so damned corrosive rebutting this influencer shit about railways (or probably anything else for that matter) is it makes you doubt whether hard work is even worth the effort
Why bother asking, checking, confirming if something makes sense, when the bullshit wins more plaudits than truth
Why bother asking, checking, confirming if something makes sense, when the bullshit wins more plaudits than truth
November 24, 2025 at 7:12 PM
What's so damned corrosive rebutting this influencer shit about railways (or probably anything else for that matter) is it makes you doubt whether hard work is even worth the effort
Why bother asking, checking, confirming if something makes sense, when the bullshit wins more plaudits than truth
Why bother asking, checking, confirming if something makes sense, when the bullshit wins more plaudits than truth
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My attendance record in the European Parliament was the 4th worst out of 751 MEPs, yet I managed to turn up to vote AGAINST plans to tackle Russian misinformation.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
November 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My attendance record in the European Parliament was the 4th worst out of 751 MEPs, yet I managed to turn up to vote AGAINST plans to tackle Russian misinformation.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.
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FFS 😡
FINLAND IS NOT RE-GAUGING ITS RAILWAYS
Just because an urbanist influencer has posted a 6 months old piece (that was anyway inaccurate) about it does not mean it is happening!
Finland *might* lay some additional standard gauge track from Sweden to Oulu
FINLAND IS NOT RE-GAUGING ITS RAILWAYS
Just because an urbanist influencer has posted a 6 months old piece (that was anyway inaccurate) about it does not mean it is happening!
Finland *might* lay some additional standard gauge track from Sweden to Oulu
November 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
FFS 😡
FINLAND IS NOT RE-GAUGING ITS RAILWAYS
Just because an urbanist influencer has posted a 6 months old piece (that was anyway inaccurate) about it does not mean it is happening!
Finland *might* lay some additional standard gauge track from Sweden to Oulu
FINLAND IS NOT RE-GAUGING ITS RAILWAYS
Just because an urbanist influencer has posted a 6 months old piece (that was anyway inaccurate) about it does not mean it is happening!
Finland *might* lay some additional standard gauge track from Sweden to Oulu
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This is a lesson on how not to ask questions
Don’t ask him if he said racist things
Say “ This is just one example of what fellow school pupils say you said (to a Jewish pupil) : “Hitler was right” “Gas them” making hissing noises
Did you say that?
Did you make hissing noises?
Don’t ask him if he said racist things
Say “ This is just one example of what fellow school pupils say you said (to a Jewish pupil) : “Hitler was right” “Gas them” making hissing noises
Did you say that?
Did you make hissing noises?
“I would never ever do it in a hurtful or insulting way”
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
Nigel Farage responds to allegations of racist behaviour from when he was a teenager at school
@itvnewspolitics.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This is a lesson on how not to ask questions
Don’t ask him if he said racist things
Say “ This is just one example of what fellow school pupils say you said (to a Jewish pupil) : “Hitler was right” “Gas them” making hissing noises
Did you say that?
Did you make hissing noises?
Don’t ask him if he said racist things
Say “ This is just one example of what fellow school pupils say you said (to a Jewish pupil) : “Hitler was right” “Gas them” making hissing noises
Did you say that?
Did you make hissing noises?
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Why do people think England flags have been raised on lampposts?
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Why do people think England flags have been raised on lampposts?
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
White adults
National pride: 26%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 49%
Both: 19%
Ethnic minority adults
National pride: 15%
Anti-migrant/minority sentiment: 55%
Both: 20%
yougov.co.uk/society/arti...
The old Engineer vs Project Manager debate is alive and well.
You can deliver quality, you can do something quickly, or you can do something cheaply.
Whichever one you choose, the other two will suffer.
You can deliver quality, you can do something quickly, or you can do something cheaply.
Whichever one you choose, the other two will suffer.
“AI workers said they distrust the models they work on because of a consistent emphasis on rapid turnaround time at the expense of quality.”
Meet the AI workers who tell their friends and family to stay away from AI
When the people making AI seem trustworthy are the ones who trust it the least, it shows that incentives for speed are overtaking safety, experts say
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The old Engineer vs Project Manager debate is alive and well.
You can deliver quality, you can do something quickly, or you can do something cheaply.
Whichever one you choose, the other two will suffer.
You can deliver quality, you can do something quickly, or you can do something cheaply.
Whichever one you choose, the other two will suffer.
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Richard Tice, March 2025:
"I have never met Nathan Gill, and he has never had anything to do with Reform,"
"I have never met Nathan Gill, and he has never had anything to do with Reform,"
November 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Richard Tice, March 2025:
"I have never met Nathan Gill, and he has never had anything to do with Reform,"
"I have never met Nathan Gill, and he has never had anything to do with Reform,"