Jack
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@jackforgot.bsky.social
· Nov 17
This platform maybe newer than some others but it's still a rage and misery machine isn't it?
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We said it before the Budget. And we're still saying it.
🏠 The mansion tax is a policy in the right postcode but it's the wrong address.
It won't raise enough + it's messier and less targeted than a wealth tax.
Caitlin Boswell, from our team, broke it down on BBC Politics Live.
🏠 The mansion tax is a policy in the right postcode but it's the wrong address.
It won't raise enough + it's messier and less targeted than a wealth tax.
Caitlin Boswell, from our team, broke it down on BBC Politics Live.
January 2, 2026 at 12:16 PM
We said it before the Budget. And we're still saying it.
🏠 The mansion tax is a policy in the right postcode but it's the wrong address.
It won't raise enough + it's messier and less targeted than a wealth tax.
Caitlin Boswell, from our team, broke it down on BBC Politics Live.
🏠 The mansion tax is a policy in the right postcode but it's the wrong address.
It won't raise enough + it's messier and less targeted than a wealth tax.
Caitlin Boswell, from our team, broke it down on BBC Politics Live.
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"We have been tracking support for Reform UK back even before it was the Brexit Party. Our data consistently shows that increasing the temperature on immigration and asylum has no benefit for the government. Indeed quite the opposite," writes Jessica Frank-Keyes.
https://bit.ly/4qhIOpa
https://bit.ly/4qhIOpa
December 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"We have been tracking support for Reform UK back even before it was the Brexit Party. Our data consistently shows that increasing the temperature on immigration and asylum has no benefit for the government. Indeed quite the opposite," writes Jessica Frank-Keyes.
https://bit.ly/4qhIOpa
https://bit.ly/4qhIOpa
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The Express directly associating a gay man they don't like with a notorious paedophile in a headline. That's not an accident.
It'd be a terrible shame if such an egregious smear backfired and increased support for the Greens!
join.greenparty.org.uk
It'd be a terrible shame if such an egregious smear backfired and increased support for the Greens!
join.greenparty.org.uk
December 28, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The Express directly associating a gay man they don't like with a notorious paedophile in a headline. That's not an accident.
It'd be a terrible shame if such an egregious smear backfired and increased support for the Greens!
join.greenparty.org.uk
It'd be a terrible shame if such an egregious smear backfired and increased support for the Greens!
join.greenparty.org.uk
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Here is a convicted sexual predator sat next to a king at a banquet .
Here is a peaceful pensioner protesting against genocide being arrested.
Just working on the words for the learning to read series I am developing for children (reading words and reading a society’s priorities)
Here is a peaceful pensioner protesting against genocide being arrested.
Just working on the words for the learning to read series I am developing for children (reading words and reading a society’s priorities)
December 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Here is a convicted sexual predator sat next to a king at a banquet .
Here is a peaceful pensioner protesting against genocide being arrested.
Just working on the words for the learning to read series I am developing for children (reading words and reading a society’s priorities)
Here is a peaceful pensioner protesting against genocide being arrested.
Just working on the words for the learning to read series I am developing for children (reading words and reading a society’s priorities)
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There are MPs still interacting with the far right on X. A platform designed and run to undermine the UK and to shatter its values with hatred and violence. They're talking to people who want to deport them and who despise every word they say - and let's face it, don't believe they have any rights.
December 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
There are MPs still interacting with the far right on X. A platform designed and run to undermine the UK and to shatter its values with hatred and violence. They're talking to people who want to deport them and who despise every word they say - and let's face it, don't believe they have any rights.
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Nigel Farage is probably delighted today that Reform have the most members of a political party.
It doesn't have to be this way.
180,000 and rising. Hope ready to overtake hate.
Stand and be counted.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
It doesn't have to be this way.
180,000 and rising. Hope ready to overtake hate.
Stand and be counted.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
December 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Nigel Farage is probably delighted today that Reform have the most members of a political party.
It doesn't have to be this way.
180,000 and rising. Hope ready to overtake hate.
Stand and be counted.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
It doesn't have to be this way.
180,000 and rising. Hope ready to overtake hate.
Stand and be counted.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Starmer has aligned himself, again & again, with Trump, not Mamdani.
Even as Trump’s regime works actively to promote Farage & nationalist politics across Europe.
But then again, from Starmer’s behaviour you’d think he’s promoting Farage, too🤷♀️
Even as Trump’s regime works actively to promote Farage & nationalist politics across Europe.
But then again, from Starmer’s behaviour you’d think he’s promoting Farage, too🤷♀️
December 10, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Starmer has aligned himself, again & again, with Trump, not Mamdani.
Even as Trump’s regime works actively to promote Farage & nationalist politics across Europe.
But then again, from Starmer’s behaviour you’d think he’s promoting Farage, too🤷♀️
Even as Trump’s regime works actively to promote Farage & nationalist politics across Europe.
But then again, from Starmer’s behaviour you’d think he’s promoting Farage, too🤷♀️
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Why Trump will fail on the economy
December 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Why Trump will fail on the economy
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We have to get to a point as a country where we figure out who we are and what we stand for, if anything.
Or are all principles and values up for grabs now?
There is a difference between diplomacy and servile fawnery.
Or there should be.
Or are all principles and values up for grabs now?
There is a difference between diplomacy and servile fawnery.
Or there should be.
December 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
We have to get to a point as a country where we figure out who we are and what we stand for, if anything.
Or are all principles and values up for grabs now?
There is a difference between diplomacy and servile fawnery.
Or there should be.
Or are all principles and values up for grabs now?
There is a difference between diplomacy and servile fawnery.
Or there should be.
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"Downing Street refused to push back on either Trump’s comment on Europe or his latest attack on London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, whom the US president once again attacked."
Knock-kneed appeasement.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Knock-kneed appeasement.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
New Trump doctrine identifies ‘weak’ Europe’s problem: not enough racism
A new US national security strategy represents one of the most profound crises for the Atlantic alliance since 1945
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
"Downing Street refused to push back on either Trump’s comment on Europe or his latest attack on London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, whom the US president once again attacked."
Knock-kneed appeasement.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Knock-kneed appeasement.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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This is so disgusting.
December 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This is so disgusting.
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So Labour can moan about Greens being unrealistic as much as they want, but who is the bigger fantasist: the people who know the house is on fire and something radical is needed? Or the people saying "this is fine" as the roof falls in?
December 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
So Labour can moan about Greens being unrealistic as much as they want, but who is the bigger fantasist: the people who know the house is on fire and something radical is needed? Or the people saying "this is fine" as the roof falls in?
Just unfollowed an account for reposting a pile on. One of the many problems with this kind of platform is "that person with a PHD in this field has an account and so do I. Therefore our opinions are equal." Except also Dunning-Kruger.
December 2, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Just unfollowed an account for reposting a pile on. One of the many problems with this kind of platform is "that person with a PHD in this field has an account and so do I. Therefore our opinions are equal." Except also Dunning-Kruger.
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We can do this across the broligarch companies.
“.. the 10th straight month of declining Tesla sales in Europe.”
@yahoofinance.com $TSLA
finance.yahoo.com/news/teslas-...
@yahoofinance.com $TSLA
finance.yahoo.com/news/teslas-...
November 30, 2025 at 12:24 PM
We can do this across the broligarch companies.
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There are some people who seem to see the recovery of ecosystems in a deforested waste as a personal affront. It's about power, and different landscapes reflect the different ways in which power is distributed - or concentrated.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Willow trees on Prince William’s land in Devon poisoned with herbicide
Exclusive: Unknown culprit suspected of spraying glyphosate on protected trees hoped to stop peat erosion and flooding
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
There are some people who seem to see the recovery of ecosystems in a deforested waste as a personal affront. It's about power, and different landscapes reflect the different ways in which power is distributed - or concentrated.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Extreme inequality is poisoning democracy, stalling growth, and fuelling division.
At the upcoming Budget, the Government can stop the rot if they tax the super-rich, end the cuts and protect public services.
Demand a budget for the 99.9%.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/budgetforthe...
At the upcoming Budget, the Government can stop the rot if they tax the super-rich, end the cuts and protect public services.
Demand a budget for the 99.9%.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/budgetforthe...
Demand a budget for the 99.9%
Extreme inequality is concentrating power in the hands of a few, poisoning democracy, stalling growth, and fuelling division. At the upcoming Budget, the Government can stop the rot if they choose to tax the super-rich, end the cuts and protect public services.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Extreme inequality is poisoning democracy, stalling growth, and fuelling division.
At the upcoming Budget, the Government can stop the rot if they tax the super-rich, end the cuts and protect public services.
Demand a budget for the 99.9%.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/budgetforthe...
At the upcoming Budget, the Government can stop the rot if they tax the super-rich, end the cuts and protect public services.
Demand a budget for the 99.9%.
taxjustice.eaction.org.uk/budgetforthe...
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A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Have been thinking about “immigration has been tearing this country apart.” Surely I’m not the only person to think that it isn’t true, but inflamed rhetoric about immigration by politicians is what is tearing this country apart and so statements like that only makes it worse.
November 18, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Have been thinking about “immigration has been tearing this country apart.” Surely I’m not the only person to think that it isn’t true, but inflamed rhetoric about immigration by politicians is what is tearing this country apart and so statements like that only makes it worse.
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“It isn’t people seeking sanctuary who are tearing our country apart. It’s toxic, racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants for crises they did not cause.”
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
“It isn’t people seeking sanctuary who are tearing our country apart. It’s toxic, racist narratives and the scapegoating of migrants for crises they did not cause.”
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
Carla Denyer challenges the Home Secretary's new immigration reforms saying they just fuel far-right narratives.
This platform maybe newer than some others but it's still a rage and misery machine isn't it?
November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This platform maybe newer than some others but it's still a rage and misery machine isn't it?
Yep, same. What has driven them to this?
How have Labour watched the Tories spend 2-3 years parroting Farage then lose an election badly and conclude a similar strategy is the best course of action?
I. Really. Genuinely. Do Not. Get. It.
I. Really. Genuinely. Do Not. Get. It.
Just another of those days when I hate this government
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
November 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Yep, same. What has driven them to this?
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ffs what is labour doing here? when will they learn they can’t win (and shouldn’t win) on the right’s terms?
UK government to shake up human rights laws in asylum overhaul on.ft.com/3WZAePy
UK government to shake up human rights laws in asylum overhaul
Home Office to give more weight to ‘public interest’ of removing foreign criminals and those who entered illegally
on.ft.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:45 AM
ffs what is labour doing here? when will they learn they can’t win (and shouldn’t win) on the right’s terms?
Greatly enjoyed listening to this. Time to pause and reflect on the state of the web I feel
A delightful chat…even if I got a little mad…
Hank Green has made a living riding the algorithmic waves of the social web. He joins @cwarzel.bsky.social to discuss the early promise of the internet—and what went wrong.
Listen to the inaugural episode of “Galaxy Brain”:
Listen to the inaugural episode of “Galaxy Brain”:
November 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Greatly enjoyed listening to this. Time to pause and reflect on the state of the web I feel
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Can we go back to the days when politicians said that they really wanted to help people but it’s very hard and takes time, rather than saying that they want to hurt people and can do it quickly?
November 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Can we go back to the days when politicians said that they really wanted to help people but it’s very hard and takes time, rather than saying that they want to hurt people and can do it quickly?