Dan Farthing
@danfarthing.bsky.social
Husband, Father, Friend, Liberal, European, Edinburgher.
Head of Suicide Prevention at SAMH.
Other interests include, Rugby, Politics, Rare Bleeding Disorders, Cycling, breaking down borders.
Head of Suicide Prevention at SAMH.
Other interests include, Rugby, Politics, Rare Bleeding Disorders, Cycling, breaking down borders.
Looks like the US Appeaser in Chief has already rolled over to have his tummy tickled by Putin.
I just don’t understand how is perceived as strong by so many in the US when he displays such weakness in the face of Russian aggression.
I just don’t understand how is perceived as strong by so many in the US when he displays such weakness in the face of Russian aggression.
February 13, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Looks like the US Appeaser in Chief has already rolled over to have his tummy tickled by Putin.
I just don’t understand how is perceived as strong by so many in the US when he displays such weakness in the face of Russian aggression.
I just don’t understand how is perceived as strong by so many in the US when he displays such weakness in the face of Russian aggression.
If the Gulf of Mexico needs renaming then I suggest it becomes the Gulf of Understanding to represent the increasing polarisation that this debate encapsulates.
February 1, 2025 at 7:29 AM
If the Gulf of Mexico needs renaming then I suggest it becomes the Gulf of Understanding to represent the increasing polarisation that this debate encapsulates.
I’m worried about Wes Streeting’s social care plan. Assuming that he is successful in building a cross party consensus to protect an unpopular but necessary proposal, do we really believe that consensus will include the populists? Won’t they use it as evidence of a cosy elite who are all the same?
January 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I’m worried about Wes Streeting’s social care plan. Assuming that he is successful in building a cross party consensus to protect an unpopular but necessary proposal, do we really believe that consensus will include the populists? Won’t they use it as evidence of a cosy elite who are all the same?
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Why do senior politicians delude themselves that they can control the criteria by which their record will be judged by the precise wording in manifesto that virtually no voter reads? The public’s assumptions and expectations are far more electorally relevant.
December 20, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Why do senior politicians delude themselves that they can control the criteria by which their record will be judged by the precise wording in manifesto that virtually no voter reads? The public’s assumptions and expectations are far more electorally relevant.
Prince Andrew shouldn't be privy to information sensitive enough to make him a worthwhile target for Chinese espionage in the first place.
December 16, 2024 at 7:19 AM
Prince Andrew shouldn't be privy to information sensitive enough to make him a worthwhile target for Chinese espionage in the first place.
Am I the only one who is uncomfortable with Starmer attacking Badenoch’s views on sandwiches by implying they are unbritish.
December 13, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Am I the only one who is uncomfortable with Starmer attacking Badenoch’s views on sandwiches by implying they are unbritish.
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"A very large part of Liberalism consists in extending goodwill to your opponents, trusting their sincerity, leaving them free, understanding their point of view and eradicating one's own prejudices." Gilbert Murray 1956 "The Meaning of Freedom"
December 13, 2024 at 11:50 AM
"A very large part of Liberalism consists in extending goodwill to your opponents, trusting their sincerity, leaving them free, understanding their point of view and eradicating one's own prejudices." Gilbert Murray 1956 "The Meaning of Freedom"
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I really wish so much civil society capacity wasn't required to unpick the reality behind the numbers the Scottish Government chooses to present in its budget. A short thread with reference to one specific example:
December 7, 2024 at 12:07 PM
I really wish so much civil society capacity wasn't required to unpick the reality behind the numbers the Scottish Government chooses to present in its budget. A short thread with reference to one specific example:
I’m disappointed enough that the Starmer Government is still wedded to their “we’ll make Brexit work” position. However, for them to so strongly lean into the “immigration is bad” narrative as well is enough to make you weep. We must stand up for a dynamic and open society or we won’t get one.
December 3, 2024 at 4:36 PM
I’m disappointed enough that the Starmer Government is still wedded to their “we’ll make Brexit work” position. However, for them to so strongly lean into the “immigration is bad” narrative as well is enough to make you weep. We must stand up for a dynamic and open society or we won’t get one.
It’s #WorldAIDSDay today which is as good a day as any to remember all those bleeding disorders families who were amongst the first people in the UK to be diagnosed. Treatment was non-existent and the stigma at hysterical. So many lives were lost and many more still live with the grief and trauma.
December 1, 2024 at 6:26 PM
It’s #WorldAIDSDay today which is as good a day as any to remember all those bleeding disorders families who were amongst the first people in the UK to be diagnosed. Treatment was non-existent and the stigma at hysterical. So many lives were lost and many more still live with the grief and trauma.
Just saw a friend who tried our long tail cargo bike in the summer cycle past with her two kids on the back. When we got our first cargo bike 4 years ago it felt rare. Now it feels like it would be rare be out in my part of Edinburgh and not see any. I love it.
November 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Just saw a friend who tried our long tail cargo bike in the summer cycle past with her two kids on the back. When we got our first cargo bike 4 years ago it felt rare. Now it feels like it would be rare be out in my part of Edinburgh and not see any. I love it.
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I created a feed for people who are interested in suicidology, or research on suicide, self harm, and related topics. It also tends to pick up other public reports, like newspaper articles, and job postings, which feels like more of a feature than a bug.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#suicideresearch
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#suicideresearch
November 25, 2024 at 9:31 PM
I created a feed for people who are interested in suicidology, or research on suicide, self harm, and related topics. It also tends to pick up other public reports, like newspaper articles, and job postings, which feels like more of a feature than a bug.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#suicideresearch
bsky.app/profile/did:...
#suicideresearch
I’m not too worried that this will become a progressive echo chamber. I’m not here to argue with people. I just want to see the views well informed and interesting people and to learn more about the issues I care about. Xitter hasn’t been good for that in a long time.
November 25, 2024 at 10:03 PM
I’m not too worried that this will become a progressive echo chamber. I’m not here to argue with people. I just want to see the views well informed and interesting people and to learn more about the issues I care about. Xitter hasn’t been good for that in a long time.
I’m doing my best but I’m struggling to come up with a less menacing name for a storm than Bert.
November 24, 2024 at 8:16 PM
I’m doing my best but I’m struggling to come up with a less menacing name for a storm than Bert.
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Not saying Islamophobia isn’t the key way anti-refugee feeling is expressed in Germany- it very clearly is.
Anti-Muslim hate is seen across the political spectrum & to a worrying extent.
But the easy narrative that it was Merkel’s welcome of Syrians to blame is lazy & inadequate. #r4today
Anti-Muslim hate is seen across the political spectrum & to a worrying extent.
But the easy narrative that it was Merkel’s welcome of Syrians to blame is lazy & inadequate. #r4today
November 22, 2024 at 7:02 AM
Not saying Islamophobia isn’t the key way anti-refugee feeling is expressed in Germany- it very clearly is.
Anti-Muslim hate is seen across the political spectrum & to a worrying extent.
But the easy narrative that it was Merkel’s welcome of Syrians to blame is lazy & inadequate. #r4today
Anti-Muslim hate is seen across the political spectrum & to a worrying extent.
But the easy narrative that it was Merkel’s welcome of Syrians to blame is lazy & inadequate. #r4today
Every time I hear about Elon Musk’s new job I can’t help thinking he is America’s new Minister for Administrative Affairs.
November 20, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Every time I hear about Elon Musk’s new job I can’t help thinking he is America’s new Minister for Administrative Affairs.
I’m hearing a lot of analysis that the Trump US is going to force the EU/UK to pick a side between the US & China. In the context of a policy of stepping back from EU security to appease Putin they may do permanent damage to the transatlantic relationship, particularly in terms of public opinion.
November 19, 2024 at 8:51 AM
I’m hearing a lot of analysis that the Trump US is going to force the EU/UK to pick a side between the US & China. In the context of a policy of stepping back from EU security to appease Putin they may do permanent damage to the transatlantic relationship, particularly in terms of public opinion.
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Indeed. When they rounded up the Japanese Americans, myself and my family included, for internment during WWII out of fear over Japanese spies and saboteurs, two thirds of us were U.S. citizens.
Don’t think it won’t happen again when they come for the “undocumented.”
Don’t think it won’t happen again when they come for the “undocumented.”
November 17, 2024 at 9:23 AM
Indeed. When they rounded up the Japanese Americans, myself and my family included, for internment during WWII out of fear over Japanese spies and saboteurs, two thirds of us were U.S. citizens.
Don’t think it won’t happen again when they come for the “undocumented.”
Don’t think it won’t happen again when they come for the “undocumented.”
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A massive missile assault has just been launched on Ukraine - hitting cities & vital infrastructure across the country.
This is Putin’s clear answer to recent diplomatic outreach. Appeasement will only fuel further aggression.
Ukrainians have show such courage & strength. We can’t abandon them.
This is Putin’s clear answer to recent diplomatic outreach. Appeasement will only fuel further aggression.
Ukrainians have show such courage & strength. We can’t abandon them.
November 17, 2024 at 7:43 AM
A massive missile assault has just been launched on Ukraine - hitting cities & vital infrastructure across the country.
This is Putin’s clear answer to recent diplomatic outreach. Appeasement will only fuel further aggression.
Ukrainians have show such courage & strength. We can’t abandon them.
This is Putin’s clear answer to recent diplomatic outreach. Appeasement will only fuel further aggression.
Ukrainians have show such courage & strength. We can’t abandon them.
I took my son to Murrayfield #SCOvPOR for the first time. Such a family friendly atmosphere. He had a great time watching the scorefest. Well done to #ScottishRugby
November 17, 2024 at 8:21 AM
I took my son to Murrayfield #SCOvPOR for the first time. Such a family friendly atmosphere. He had a great time watching the scorefest. Well done to #ScottishRugby
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Free speech is not freedom from consequences. It is not freedom to force others to listen to you. Free speech includes the rights of everyone to disagree with you, ignore you, block you etc. It is not a get out of jail free card to hurl abuse, demand things of others, or spread hate. 11/
November 17, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Free speech is not freedom from consequences. It is not freedom to force others to listen to you. Free speech includes the rights of everyone to disagree with you, ignore you, block you etc. It is not a get out of jail free card to hurl abuse, demand things of others, or spread hate. 11/
Peaking around the door of BSky and wondering how you are all doing in here?
Is this it? Is this the place where we can share thoughts and wit without all the nonsense?
Is this it? Is this the place where we can share thoughts and wit without all the nonsense?
November 15, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Peaking around the door of BSky and wondering how you are all doing in here?
Is this it? Is this the place where we can share thoughts and wit without all the nonsense?
Is this it? Is this the place where we can share thoughts and wit without all the nonsense?