Pauline W
@gruffthree.bsky.social
My picture is me 50 years ago. Now retired teacher, grandmother, knitter, sometime cyclist, follower of the 'Golden rule' . Live in Angus, Scotland
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🤔 There’s always a post ..
February 9, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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In case you were on the fence about buying something from Amazon…
Former Washington Post journalists have launched a GoFundMe to help repatriate fired staff members who are effectively stranded in foreign countries.
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
One of the richest men in the world fired them from the paper and didn’t even pay to ensure they got home.
Abolish the billionaire class:
Donate to Support for Washington Post international employees, organized by Michelle Lee
Among the hundreds of journalists laid off by The Washington Post on … Michelle Lee needs your support for Support for Washington Post international employees
www.gofundme.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:30 AM
In case you were on the fence about buying something from Amazon…
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Heading up the sodden road for Finland film screening at Nairn Community Centre 2.30pm. Still a few tix. Also Eden Court Monday 7pm - Q&A with filmmaker & local lad Gavin Hanigan back specially from Helsinki. Details lesleyriddoch.com/events
February 7, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Heading up the sodden road for Finland film screening at Nairn Community Centre 2.30pm. Still a few tix. Also Eden Court Monday 7pm - Q&A with filmmaker & local lad Gavin Hanigan back specially from Helsinki. Details lesleyriddoch.com/events
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How did remote, ice-locked Finland become world beaters in education, trust, income equality, homelessness & ship-building?
Tx to Finno-Scot Mikko Ramstedt for the explanation.
Finland; the happiest country film - this week Perth, Inverness & Nairn. Details lesleyriddoch.com/events
Tx to Finno-Scot Mikko Ramstedt for the explanation.
Finland; the happiest country film - this week Perth, Inverness & Nairn. Details lesleyriddoch.com/events
February 1, 2026 at 6:36 PM
How did remote, ice-locked Finland become world beaters in education, trust, income equality, homelessness & ship-building?
Tx to Finno-Scot Mikko Ramstedt for the explanation.
Finland; the happiest country film - this week Perth, Inverness & Nairn. Details lesleyriddoch.com/events
Tx to Finno-Scot Mikko Ramstedt for the explanation.
Finland; the happiest country film - this week Perth, Inverness & Nairn. Details lesleyriddoch.com/events
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Dear all. This post and video are being suppressed by the Anglo state once again. Please help by resharing over and over .
This exposes Farage and Reform bigly.
This exposes Farage and Reform bigly.
If you're considering voting Reform, remember Dunblane first, then kiss your children and granchildren goodbye.
youtu.be/kxSA0sNZ-Fk
youtu.be/kxSA0sNZ-Fk
Farages Reckless Attitude to gunlaws following the Dunblane Massacre
YouTube video by Jim Mennie
youtu.be
January 29, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Dear all. This post and video are being suppressed by the Anglo state once again. Please help by resharing over and over .
This exposes Farage and Reform bigly.
This exposes Farage and Reform bigly.
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If you, your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren (🤭) or any others you know might want to follow Talking-up Scotland videos on TikTok, it's here:
www.tiktok.com/@profjwr?_r=...
I plan one every three days or so.
John
www.tiktok.com/@profjwr?_r=...
I plan one every three days or so.
John
Talking-up Scotland's Creator Profile
www.tiktok.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:47 PM
If you, your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren (🤭) or any others you know might want to follow Talking-up Scotland videos on TikTok, it's here:
www.tiktok.com/@profjwr?_r=...
I plan one every three days or so.
John
www.tiktok.com/@profjwr?_r=...
I plan one every three days or so.
John
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Thanks for a great chat gals! Finland proves Scots needn't apologise for being a small-medium sized, northern, progressive, peaceful state. We just need the tools to the trade - control with independence - to start motoring.
In this week's podcast we chat with @lesleyriddoch.bsky.social about her new film about Finland and some of the key concepts that Scotland can learn from including education, trust, security, practicality and much more.
#Finland #LesleyRiddoch
youtu.be/avF6EWFn5Sw?...
#Finland #LesleyRiddoch
youtu.be/avF6EWFn5Sw?...
The Making of Finland - with Lesley Riddoch
YouTube video by Scottish Independence Podcasts: IndyPod Extra
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Thanks for a great chat gals! Finland proves Scots needn't apologise for being a small-medium sized, northern, progressive, peaceful state. We just need the tools to the trade - control with independence - to start motoring.
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"By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party"
Now over 100k
Please sign if you haven't already.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Now over 100k
Please sign if you haven't already.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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...
petition.parliament.uk
January 23, 2026 at 11:40 AM
"By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party"
Now over 100k
Please sign if you haven't already.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Now over 100k
Please sign if you haven't already.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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I am ex-military. However I am also 100% SNP and 100% for independence.
Small Nations as part of a European Alliance and with the support of NATO can still defend and protect themselves.
#scotland #snp #independence #defence #military #endtheunion
Small Nations as part of a European Alliance and with the support of NATO can still defend and protect themselves.
#scotland #snp #independence #defence #military #endtheunion
January 21, 2026 at 7:39 PM
I am ex-military. However I am also 100% SNP and 100% for independence.
Small Nations as part of a European Alliance and with the support of NATO can still defend and protect themselves.
#scotland #snp #independence #defence #military #endtheunion
Small Nations as part of a European Alliance and with the support of NATO can still defend and protect themselves.
#scotland #snp #independence #defence #military #endtheunion
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Fairness in Finland means wealthy pay x10 more for speeding fines, if couple splits, rent halves & child poverty is 3.7%. It's 22% in Scotland - best in UK.
No wonder Finland's topped world happiness rankings for 8 years. Finland; the happiest country film screenings; lesleyriddoch.com/events
No wonder Finland's topped world happiness rankings for 8 years. Finland; the happiest country film screenings; lesleyriddoch.com/events
January 18, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Fairness in Finland means wealthy pay x10 more for speeding fines, if couple splits, rent halves & child poverty is 3.7%. It's 22% in Scotland - best in UK.
No wonder Finland's topped world happiness rankings for 8 years. Finland; the happiest country film screenings; lesleyriddoch.com/events
No wonder Finland's topped world happiness rankings for 8 years. Finland; the happiest country film screenings; lesleyriddoch.com/events
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January 18, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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Finland is world's happiest country for 8 years with best education system, third highest trust levels & child poverty at 3.7% (Scotland = 22%)
Why do frozen Finns excel? New film screening just added at Cameo, Edinburgh & Dunfermline Carnegie Centre. Booking details lesleyriddoch.com/events
Why do frozen Finns excel? New film screening just added at Cameo, Edinburgh & Dunfermline Carnegie Centre. Booking details lesleyriddoch.com/events
January 16, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Finland is world's happiest country for 8 years with best education system, third highest trust levels & child poverty at 3.7% (Scotland = 22%)
Why do frozen Finns excel? New film screening just added at Cameo, Edinburgh & Dunfermline Carnegie Centre. Booking details lesleyriddoch.com/events
Why do frozen Finns excel? New film screening just added at Cameo, Edinburgh & Dunfermline Carnegie Centre. Booking details lesleyriddoch.com/events
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"I don't think Nigel is the bloke that you want to have running your kids schools or running your local hospital or trust, your savings, your pension, your small business too."
I couldn't agree more Robert...
I couldn't agree more Robert...
January 16, 2026 at 1:10 PM
"I don't think Nigel is the bloke that you want to have running your kids schools or running your local hospital or trust, your savings, your pension, your small business too."
I couldn't agree more Robert...
I couldn't agree more Robert...
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BREAKING: After Donald Trump said Ukraine was the barrier to peace, President Zelenskyy just released this incredible rebuke. Make sure every American sees this and know Russia is to blame for the war.
January 16, 2026 at 1:52 AM
BREAKING: After Donald Trump said Ukraine was the barrier to peace, President Zelenskyy just released this incredible rebuke. Make sure every American sees this and know Russia is to blame for the war.
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Interesting response from Malcolm Offord, Reform UK's new leader in Scotland.
To paraphrase: "There are many issue we need to talk about before the election but you only want to ask about our blatant dog-whistling".
It could become a useful tactic..
THREAD
www.itv.com/watch/news/w...
To paraphrase: "There are many issue we need to talk about before the election but you only want to ask about our blatant dog-whistling".
It could become a useful tactic..
THREAD
www.itv.com/watch/news/w...
www.itv.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Interesting response from Malcolm Offord, Reform UK's new leader in Scotland.
To paraphrase: "There are many issue we need to talk about before the election but you only want to ask about our blatant dog-whistling".
It could become a useful tactic..
THREAD
www.itv.com/watch/news/w...
To paraphrase: "There are many issue we need to talk about before the election but you only want to ask about our blatant dog-whistling".
It could become a useful tactic..
THREAD
www.itv.com/watch/news/w...
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Scotland rightly prides itself on having the lowest levels of child poverty in the UK at 22% – in Finland it's 3.7%. So, in the dog-eat-dog, adversarial days of Donald Trump, the world might want to know more about the happy, equal & educated Finns.
thenational.scot/news/2576280...
thenational.scot/news/2576280...
Film exploring what Scotland can learn from Finland premieres ahead of 12-venue run
A new film from Scottish producer Lesley Riddoch and Inverness-born filmmaker Gavin Hanigan is set to premier in Carnoustie before starting a…
thenational.scot
January 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Scotland rightly prides itself on having the lowest levels of child poverty in the UK at 22% – in Finland it's 3.7%. So, in the dog-eat-dog, adversarial days of Donald Trump, the world might want to know more about the happy, equal & educated Finns.
thenational.scot/news/2576280...
thenational.scot/news/2576280...
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fa...
Fairmuir Park Under Threat
Today we learned that Alexanders Community Development have withdrawn their interest and proposal for the former Bowling Green. They advised that they had consulted and listened to the local community...
you.38degrees.org.uk
January 15, 2026 at 5:43 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/fa...
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Tayport, Dunfermline, Nairn, Inverness, Edinburgh, Dundee, Perth, Glasgow, Musselburgh, Greenock, Stonehaven. Venues for Finland film screening with Q&A. Why are they world's happiest country?
Well, Finns trust ranking is 62.8%.
UK 30%.
Yes.
Details here lesleyriddoch.com/events
Well, Finns trust ranking is 62.8%.
UK 30%.
Yes.
Details here lesleyriddoch.com/events
January 14, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Tayport, Dunfermline, Nairn, Inverness, Edinburgh, Dundee, Perth, Glasgow, Musselburgh, Greenock, Stonehaven. Venues for Finland film screening with Q&A. Why are they world's happiest country?
Well, Finns trust ranking is 62.8%.
UK 30%.
Yes.
Details here lesleyriddoch.com/events
Well, Finns trust ranking is 62.8%.
UK 30%.
Yes.
Details here lesleyriddoch.com/events
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Nadhim Zahawi would be frightened to live in a country run by Nigel Farage.
Zahawi has deleted it, but it is too late.
Zahawi has deleted it, but it is too late.
January 12, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Nadhim Zahawi would be frightened to live in a country run by Nigel Farage.
Zahawi has deleted it, but it is too late.
Zahawi has deleted it, but it is too late.
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What they do not say tells you more about the media.
January 11, 2026 at 7:04 PM
What they do not say tells you more about the media.