Not Him (nor the Other One)
@hectorthehog.bsky.social
Just a happy-go-lucky scamp who tries to cope with the insanity and inanity of this world. Politics: far-centrist. Rejoiner. Democratic civic nationalist.
Fallor, ergo sum.
2025 goal: don't suffer a rapid unscheduled OPSEC disassembly
Fallor, ergo sum.
2025 goal: don't suffer a rapid unscheduled OPSEC disassembly
I cannot argue with any of that, and in fact try (and often fail) to embrace and act on the principles. None of the below are just for Christmas.
December 9, 2025 at 12:49 PM
I cannot argue with any of that, and in fact try (and often fail) to embrace and act on the principles. None of the below are just for Christmas.
I'll forgive you the sin of using AI* as your turned up phonosemantics. I'll see that and raise you linguistic iconicity. There must be another language that expresses this idea in one word.
*I can't find a good photo of Alan Rickman looking both disdainful _and_ sneering so this will have to do.
*I can't find a good photo of Alan Rickman looking both disdainful _and_ sneering so this will have to do.
December 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
I'll forgive you the sin of using AI* as your turned up phonosemantics. I'll see that and raise you linguistic iconicity. There must be another language that expresses this idea in one word.
*I can't find a good photo of Alan Rickman looking both disdainful _and_ sneering so this will have to do.
*I can't find a good photo of Alan Rickman looking both disdainful _and_ sneering so this will have to do.
I've been pondering just how to describe the word. It's not onomatopoeia in its strictest definition. What is the right word to describe a physical characteristic in a sound? You cannot say it without sneering!
December 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I've been pondering just how to describe the word. It's not onomatopoeia in its strictest definition. What is the right word to describe a physical characteristic in a sound? You cannot say it without sneering!
Also a Polish not drag queen.
The Mailybait is such a tease. It gets people all worked up and excited then doesn't allow them release through a juicy comment.
The Mailybait is such a tease. It gets people all worked up and excited then doesn't allow them release through a juicy comment.
December 8, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Also a Polish not drag queen.
The Mailybait is such a tease. It gets people all worked up and excited then doesn't allow them release through a juicy comment.
The Mailybait is such a tease. It gets people all worked up and excited then doesn't allow them release through a juicy comment.
Rockin'.
December 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Rockin'.
I wouldn't call that a Christmas card so much as a caption competition begging to happen
December 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I wouldn't call that a Christmas card so much as a caption competition begging to happen
I expect trump made his approval official by signing an Executive Order (or perhaps an autopen did it for him).
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I expect trump made his approval official by signing an Executive Order (or perhaps an autopen did it for him).
Good grief. I just noticed that Charlie Ward was following me. Not any more.
December 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Good grief. I just noticed that Charlie Ward was following me. Not any more.
In March I placed a bet at 12/1 that Trump would be replaced in 2025. I'm disheartened that it has not yet happened - ballistically would do just fine.
I'm surprised that the odds on a 2026 exit are 5/1. I might treat myself to another punt.
I'm surprised that the odds on a 2026 exit are 5/1. I might treat myself to another punt.
December 4, 2025 at 7:46 AM
In March I placed a bet at 12/1 that Trump would be replaced in 2025. I'm disheartened that it has not yet happened - ballistically would do just fine.
I'm surprised that the odds on a 2026 exit are 5/1. I might treat myself to another punt.
I'm surprised that the odds on a 2026 exit are 5/1. I might treat myself to another punt.
A glorious photo. I don't know why, but all photos of animals staring into a camera up close make me smile (unless they scare the shit out of me, that is).
December 3, 2025 at 9:04 AM
A glorious photo. I don't know why, but all photos of animals staring into a camera up close make me smile (unless they scare the shit out of me, that is).
I don't know why, but this morning I have been pondering permanence.
December 3, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I don't know why, but this morning I have been pondering permanence.
Scouts honour. Would I lie to you?
December 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Scouts honour. Would I lie to you?
Understandable. I've done it myself in a fit of "oh fuck it!".
On a wild tangent, I think being a fan of Heath Robinson helps with playing this game.
On a wild tangent, I think being a fan of Heath Robinson helps with playing this game.
November 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Understandable. I've done it myself in a fit of "oh fuck it!".
On a wild tangent, I think being a fan of Heath Robinson helps with playing this game.
On a wild tangent, I think being a fan of Heath Robinson helps with playing this game.
I never cease to be amazed at just how pettily vindictive the Trump regime can be. ICC judges and prosecutors sanctioned by the USA for having the temerity to issue an arrest warrant for Netanyahu for war crimes in Gaza.
November 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I never cease to be amazed at just how pettily vindictive the Trump regime can be. ICC judges and prosecutors sanctioned by the USA for having the temerity to issue an arrest warrant for Netanyahu for war crimes in Gaza.
To be honest, it's more of a magnificent octopus.
November 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM
To be honest, it's more of a magnificent octopus.
A good, thought-provoking analysis from a fine man. Well worth reading.
November 24, 2025 at 9:47 AM
A good, thought-provoking analysis from a fine man. Well worth reading.
Good symbolism. I was immediately reminded of this painting by Samuel Palmer. The why escapes me.
November 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Good symbolism. I was immediately reminded of this painting by Samuel Palmer. The why escapes me.
I'm perfectly that DMGT has purchased the Doollallygraph, as long as it results in opinion writers such as Allison (tin foil hat) Pearson and Allister (look into my eyes, not around my eyes) Heath receiving even heftier doses of psychoactive drugs.
Treble Lucy tabs all round!
Treble Lucy tabs all round!
November 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I'm perfectly that DMGT has purchased the Doollallygraph, as long as it results in opinion writers such as Allison (tin foil hat) Pearson and Allister (look into my eyes, not around my eyes) Heath receiving even heftier doses of psychoactive drugs.
Treble Lucy tabs all round!
Treble Lucy tabs all round!
Trump's timeline of "Truths" is fascinating. Once you get past the MAGAbot memes and the dull but earnest acolytes, you find real people, many, many of them disgruntled Trump voters who are starting to take issue with everything he says and question his ability.
November 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Trump's timeline of "Truths" is fascinating. Once you get past the MAGAbot memes and the dull but earnest acolytes, you find real people, many, many of them disgruntled Trump voters who are starting to take issue with everything he says and question his ability.
What a curious person Danny Kruger is. I can see him fitting into Reform rather well and becoming a significant player. The idea that he might view Reform as a "brownfield" site is quite alarming.
November 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
What a curious person Danny Kruger is. I can see him fitting into Reform rather well and becoming a significant player. The idea that he might view Reform as a "brownfield" site is quite alarming.
I am slightly surprised by the length of the sentence and must look up the judges sentencing remarks. Woof, there must be more to this than I could be bothered to allow to meet my eye.
November 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I am slightly surprised by the length of the sentence and must look up the judges sentencing remarks. Woof, there must be more to this than I could be bothered to allow to meet my eye.
Well, unlike Mad Nads she is in the House of Lords.
(I can't remember who wrote these lyrics. Someone on here. To be sung to the tune of Mad Dogs and Englishmen.)
(I can't remember who wrote these lyrics. Someone on here. To be sung to the tune of Mad Dogs and Englishmen.)
November 21, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Well, unlike Mad Nads she is in the House of Lords.
(I can't remember who wrote these lyrics. Someone on here. To be sung to the tune of Mad Dogs and Englishmen.)
(I can't remember who wrote these lyrics. Someone on here. To be sung to the tune of Mad Dogs and Englishmen.)
Truth Social is such fun. Trump has "truthed" a whole set of fawning praise from his gullible acolytes. Amongst them is no other than Lozza Fox! (Remember him?)
November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Truth Social is such fun. Trump has "truthed" a whole set of fawning praise from his gullible acolytes. Amongst them is no other than Lozza Fox! (Remember him?)
That pangram took me far too long to see. What the hell is wrong with "monacid"? Gits.
November 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
That pangram took me far too long to see. What the hell is wrong with "monacid"? Gits.