Findlay Dick
@fd0801.bsky.social
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I would prefer it if Wes Streeting did not become Prime Minister
November 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM
I would prefer it if Wes Streeting did not become Prime Minister
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There's a certain type of politician that needs to believe themselves to be too moral to get involved in the dirtiness of politics and gets caught in the cognitive dissonance of hiring other people to do it for them.
Gordon Brown was like that with Ed Balls and Damian McBride.
Gordon Brown was like that with Ed Balls and Damian McBride.
November 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
There's a certain type of politician that needs to believe themselves to be too moral to get involved in the dirtiness of politics and gets caught in the cognitive dissonance of hiring other people to do it for them.
Gordon Brown was like that with Ed Balls and Damian McBride.
Gordon Brown was like that with Ed Balls and Damian McBride.
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I am obliged to report that when the No 10 spokesman gave this part of the statement there was a brief but heartfelt outbreak of laughter from journalists, one of whom later asked if the PM might thus be interested in a bridge he had to sell.
November 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I am obliged to report that when the No 10 spokesman gave this part of the statement there was a brief but heartfelt outbreak of laughter from journalists, one of whom later asked if the PM might thus be interested in a bridge he had to sell.
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This stained glass at the Sanctuary of St. Don Bosco in Brazil looks like a jeweled curtain of light.
November 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
This stained glass at the Sanctuary of St. Don Bosco in Brazil looks like a jeweled curtain of light.
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Senior UK government figures like Healey, Alexander, and now Lammy claiming that the SNP are a national security threat isn't just infantile, it's dangerously delegitimising a democratically elected government, and is the first step in securitising the issue of Scottish self-determination.
November 5, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Senior UK government figures like Healey, Alexander, and now Lammy claiming that the SNP are a national security threat isn't just infantile, it's dangerously delegitimising a democratically elected government, and is the first step in securitising the issue of Scottish self-determination.
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'So - which is it?'
'It both exonerates and contradicts her.'
It's now emerged that Rachel Reeves' husband knew about the licence she needed. @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social finds holes in Labour MP Chris Bryant's defence.
'It both exonerates and contradicts her.'
It's now emerged that Rachel Reeves' husband knew about the licence she needed. @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social finds holes in Labour MP Chris Bryant's defence.
October 31, 2025 at 9:54 AM
'So - which is it?'
'It both exonerates and contradicts her.'
It's now emerged that Rachel Reeves' husband knew about the licence she needed. @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social finds holes in Labour MP Chris Bryant's defence.
'It both exonerates and contradicts her.'
It's now emerged that Rachel Reeves' husband knew about the licence she needed. @nickferrarilbc.bsky.social finds holes in Labour MP Chris Bryant's defence.
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Really quite disheartening and disappointing to see the Tolkien Society hosting a discussion on “AI in fantasy filmmaking” this year at Oxonmoot.
It feels about as morally and philosophically opposed to Tolkien’s work as a talk on the benefits of deforestation.
It feels about as morally and philosophically opposed to Tolkien’s work as a talk on the benefits of deforestation.
August 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Really quite disheartening and disappointing to see the Tolkien Society hosting a discussion on “AI in fantasy filmmaking” this year at Oxonmoot.
It feels about as morally and philosophically opposed to Tolkien’s work as a talk on the benefits of deforestation.
It feels about as morally and philosophically opposed to Tolkien’s work as a talk on the benefits of deforestation.
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President Stubb:
Some of the international media might wonder, "Why is the President of Finland here?" I think the reason is probably that we might come from a small country, but we have a long border with Russia, over 800 miles⤵️
Some of the international media might wonder, "Why is the President of Finland here?" I think the reason is probably that we might come from a small country, but we have a long border with Russia, over 800 miles⤵️
August 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
President Stubb:
Some of the international media might wonder, "Why is the President of Finland here?" I think the reason is probably that we might come from a small country, but we have a long border with Russia, over 800 miles⤵️
Some of the international media might wonder, "Why is the President of Finland here?" I think the reason is probably that we might come from a small country, but we have a long border with Russia, over 800 miles⤵️
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blue sky is supreme because every time you post you get 100 school principals in the replies asking to see you in their office
March 20, 2025 at 8:03 AM
blue sky is supreme because every time you post you get 100 school principals in the replies asking to see you in their office
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This is a real photograph
June 16, 2025 at 9:56 PM
This is a real photograph
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The Blue Mountains - based on the landscapes of Scotland and Norway
June 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The Blue Mountains - based on the landscapes of Scotland and Norway
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Takeaways from Hamilton:
1) Labour can run a local campaign but still have no strategy;
2) Swinney needs a govt relaunch;
3) SNP problems are not solved by stressing indy;
4) Voters want action from govt on everyday issues;
5) Reform will win seats in 2026;
6) Scot Tories are struggling for air.
1) Labour can run a local campaign but still have no strategy;
2) Swinney needs a govt relaunch;
3) SNP problems are not solved by stressing indy;
4) Voters want action from govt on everyday issues;
5) Reform will win seats in 2026;
6) Scot Tories are struggling for air.
June 6, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Takeaways from Hamilton:
1) Labour can run a local campaign but still have no strategy;
2) Swinney needs a govt relaunch;
3) SNP problems are not solved by stressing indy;
4) Voters want action from govt on everyday issues;
5) Reform will win seats in 2026;
6) Scot Tories are struggling for air.
1) Labour can run a local campaign but still have no strategy;
2) Swinney needs a govt relaunch;
3) SNP problems are not solved by stressing indy;
4) Voters want action from govt on everyday issues;
5) Reform will win seats in 2026;
6) Scot Tories are struggling for air.
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"i dont know what id do widdout my chatgpt 🥺👉👈" Oh my god go back to Baby School you fucking failure
May 9, 2025 at 4:56 AM
"i dont know what id do widdout my chatgpt 🥺👉👈" Oh my god go back to Baby School you fucking failure
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Josep Borrell accuses Israel of the largest ethnic cleansing operation since WWII for it's actions against the Palestinians
And then criticises Europe for supplying half the bombs dropped on Gaza
And then criticises Europe for supplying half the bombs dropped on Gaza
May 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Josep Borrell accuses Israel of the largest ethnic cleansing operation since WWII for it's actions against the Palestinians
And then criticises Europe for supplying half the bombs dropped on Gaza
And then criticises Europe for supplying half the bombs dropped on Gaza
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Thankfully the government has asked news stations to stop playing air raid sirens as of a few hours ago
May 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Thankfully the government has asked news stations to stop playing air raid sirens as of a few hours ago
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Reform move into 13% lead over Labour with Find Out Now. Tories just holding 3rd place & facing the prospect of falling to FOURTH PLACE.
Reform projected majority with not a single Scottish Reform MP.
REF 33% (+4)
LAB 20% (-1)
CON 16% (-3)
LD 15% (+2)
GR 11% (-)
Sample: 7/5
Change: +/-30/4
Reform projected majority with not a single Scottish Reform MP.
REF 33% (+4)
LAB 20% (-1)
CON 16% (-3)
LD 15% (+2)
GR 11% (-)
Sample: 7/5
Change: +/-30/4
May 8, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Reform move into 13% lead over Labour with Find Out Now. Tories just holding 3rd place & facing the prospect of falling to FOURTH PLACE.
Reform projected majority with not a single Scottish Reform MP.
REF 33% (+4)
LAB 20% (-1)
CON 16% (-3)
LD 15% (+2)
GR 11% (-)
Sample: 7/5
Change: +/-30/4
Reform projected majority with not a single Scottish Reform MP.
REF 33% (+4)
LAB 20% (-1)
CON 16% (-3)
LD 15% (+2)
GR 11% (-)
Sample: 7/5
Change: +/-30/4
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one of the Christian influencers I follow on instagram posted a video about how she worries people are using Chat GPT like it is god and someone left this comment and it has been stuck in my mind ever since
May 7, 2025 at 4:12 PM
one of the Christian influencers I follow on instagram posted a video about how she worries people are using Chat GPT like it is god and someone left this comment and it has been stuck in my mind ever since
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For a few years, a certain type of commentator - including academics that I respect - have been trying to spin the line that a Labour govt would kill the SNP/indy. With a year to go to Holyrood 2026, the opposite is true.
May 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
For a few years, a certain type of commentator - including academics that I respect - have been trying to spin the line that a Labour govt would kill the SNP/indy. With a year to go to Holyrood 2026, the opposite is true.
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These local election results are mana from heaven for the Scottish independence movement, and anyone trying to convince you otherwise should be sectioned.
May 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
These local election results are mana from heaven for the Scottish independence movement, and anyone trying to convince you otherwise should be sectioned.
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English nationalism will be the death of the Union. As England drifts ever more to the nationalist right, Scottish independence comes closer and closer
My column in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
My column in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
Neil Mackay: English nationalism will be the death of the union
It feels like 2025 needs a specific name, a label. Perhaps, the Year of Samson. For in 2025, political pillars which have stood for generations are…
www.heraldscotland.com
May 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
English nationalism will be the death of the Union. As England drifts ever more to the nationalist right, Scottish independence comes closer and closer
My column in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
My column in @heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
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And let's be blunt - if both the Tories *and* Labour become discredited as *parties of Westminster government* among Scottish voters, how long do you give the Union then?
May 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
And let's be blunt - if both the Tories *and* Labour become discredited as *parties of Westminster government* among Scottish voters, how long do you give the Union then?
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Dont worry about Reform. I know that Led by Donkeys is about to project something so scathing, that every Reform voter in the UK will be crying and trying to swap their vote for Sir Keir. Trust the process. 💪
May 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Dont worry about Reform. I know that Led by Donkeys is about to project something so scathing, that every Reform voter in the UK will be crying and trying to swap their vote for Sir Keir. Trust the process. 💪
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Hi Labour, rather than learning all the wrong lessons from this election defeat - what about taking some people out of poverty and improving some lives?
May 2, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Hi Labour, rather than learning all the wrong lessons from this election defeat - what about taking some people out of poverty and improving some lives?