James Woodfield
@jameswoodfield.bsky.social
“Myself when young did eagerly frequent
Doctor and Saint, and heard great Argument
About it and about: but evermore
Came out by the same Door where in I went.”
“The Bird of Time has but a little way
To flutter – and the Bird is on the Wing.”
Doctor and Saint, and heard great Argument
About it and about: but evermore
Came out by the same Door where in I went.”
“The Bird of Time has but a little way
To flutter – and the Bird is on the Wing.”
“Police charged Strecker with two offences under the Terrorism Law 2002, even though she had posted “I don’t support Hamas” and “this is a call for non-violent action”. In other words, you can now be prosecuted if police decide you secretly meant the opposite of what you actually said.”
Someone in the police dislikes an opinion you shared online, therefore, they scrutinise everything you’ve ever posted to see if they can use something against you
It’s worse when you consider they didn’t find anything incriminating, but went ahead with the prosecution anyway
It’s worse when you consider they didn’t find anything incriminating, but went ahead with the prosecution anyway
British government fails in bid to jail Palestine supporter on terrorism charges
In the UK’s latest political prosecution, a woman has been acquitted of thought crime after she expressed support for Palestinians.
open.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
“Police charged Strecker with two offences under the Terrorism Law 2002, even though she had posted “I don’t support Hamas” and “this is a call for non-violent action”. In other words, you can now be prosecuted if police decide you secretly meant the opposite of what you actually said.”
“This is not “politics as usual.”
This is not even comparable to Watergate or Iran-Contra or any previous American political crisis.
This is an emissary of the POTUS…openly conspiring with Russian intelligence to betray 43 million Ukrainians and pillage up to $293 billion meant for war reparation”
This is not even comparable to Watergate or Iran-Contra or any previous American political crisis.
This is an emissary of the POTUS…openly conspiring with Russian intelligence to betray 43 million Ukrainians and pillage up to $293 billion meant for war reparation”
A Crime In Plain Sight: State Capture of Ukraine by Trump and Putin
How intercepted calls reveal a $293 billion war profiteering conspiracy orchestrated by a real estate developer, Russian intelligence, and American megadonors thechrissampson.substack.com/p/a-crime-in...
How intercepted calls reveal a $293 billion war profiteering conspiracy orchestrated by a real estate developer, Russian intelligence, and American megadonors thechrissampson.substack.com/p/a-crime-in...
A Crime In Plain Sight: State Capture of Ukraine by Trump and Putin
How intercepted calls reveal a $293 billion war profiteering conspiracy orchestrated by a real estate developer, Russian intelligence, and American megadonors
thechrissampson.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
“This is not “politics as usual.”
This is not even comparable to Watergate or Iran-Contra or any previous American political crisis.
This is an emissary of the POTUS…openly conspiring with Russian intelligence to betray 43 million Ukrainians and pillage up to $293 billion meant for war reparation”
This is not even comparable to Watergate or Iran-Contra or any previous American political crisis.
This is an emissary of the POTUS…openly conspiring with Russian intelligence to betray 43 million Ukrainians and pillage up to $293 billion meant for war reparation”
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One of the reasons I think it’s also essential to not call the boat strikes “war crimes” but “crimes against humanity,” is that it emphasizes that Trump and Hegseth are acting extra-constitutionally and are not entitled to any shield from the courts. This systematic murder of civilians is illegal.
December 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
One of the reasons I think it’s also essential to not call the boat strikes “war crimes” but “crimes against humanity,” is that it emphasizes that Trump and Hegseth are acting extra-constitutionally and are not entitled to any shield from the courts. This systematic murder of civilians is illegal.
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Why does Marco Rubio care about our immigration policy?
the US is trying to export its nationalism to its allies.
youtube.com/shorts/CYn48...
the US is trying to export its nationalism to its allies.
youtube.com/shorts/CYn48...
Why does Marco Rubio care about your country's immigration policy?
YouTube video by Professor Christina Pagel
youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Why does Marco Rubio care about our immigration policy?
the US is trying to export its nationalism to its allies.
youtube.com/shorts/CYn48...
the US is trying to export its nationalism to its allies.
youtube.com/shorts/CYn48...
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" A carbuncle on the face of an old friend".
Nightmare-client’s renovation makes Page One:
@nytimes.com @lukebroadwater.bsky.social
@nytimes.com @lukebroadwater.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
" A carbuncle on the face of an old friend".
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Trump (This morning): "Our border has never been so secure! Nobody's coming in."
Trump (One hour later): "Criminals are pouring into our country at rates nobody's ever seen before!"
Trump (One hour later): "Criminals are pouring into our country at rates nobody's ever seen before!"
December 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Trump (This morning): "Our border has never been so secure! Nobody's coming in."
Trump (One hour later): "Criminals are pouring into our country at rates nobody's ever seen before!"
Trump (One hour later): "Criminals are pouring into our country at rates nobody's ever seen before!"
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This is a book my moribund ex-publishers almost killed last year by taking it out of print just when word of mouth was building on it (and stopped paying me).
A bookseller recently told me that it's "already an acknowledged cult classic in indie shops". Best to find out for yourself, though...
A bookseller recently told me that it's "already an acknowledged cult classic in indie shops". Best to find out for yourself, though...
Dear Bluesky. I'm giving away two signed paperbacks of my novel Villager.
All you have to do to enter is share this extract from it & pop a reply below.
You also get a free map!
You might like the book if you like:
Ghosts
Social history
Folklore
Lost music
Rivers
Opinionated hills
Earth magic
All you have to do to enter is share this extract from it & pop a reply below.
You also get a free map!
You might like the book if you like:
Ghosts
Social history
Folklore
Lost music
Rivers
Opinionated hills
Earth magic
December 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
This is a book my moribund ex-publishers almost killed last year by taking it out of print just when word of mouth was building on it (and stopped paying me).
A bookseller recently told me that it's "already an acknowledged cult classic in indie shops". Best to find out for yourself, though...
A bookseller recently told me that it's "already an acknowledged cult classic in indie shops". Best to find out for yourself, though...
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Since most people will get their next Covid infection within that time frame, they will always have to look out for it.
“Individuals who have recovered from COVID-19…may certainly benefit from long-term monitoring for cancer as part of their post-recovery care plan (>5-10y's!).
‼️Damaging years are probably incoming and I only hope colleagues will connect the dots!”
‼️Damaging years are probably incoming and I only hope colleagues will connect the dots!”
🚨🧵 by Dr. @harryspoelstra.bsky.social asking the Q:
"Q: Is SARSCOV2 carcinogenic?
➡️Research highlights several indirect ways a virus might contribute to cancer development or progression:
- Chronic Inflammation
- Immune system dysregulation..."
Full 🧵
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19961...
"Q: Is SARSCOV2 carcinogenic?
➡️Research highlights several indirect ways a virus might contribute to cancer development or progression:
- Chronic Inflammation
- Immune system dysregulation..."
Full 🧵
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19961...
December 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Since most people will get their next Covid infection within that time frame, they will always have to look out for it.
In another demonstration of his contempt for the law, Trump announced today that he’s offering a "full and unconditional PARDON" to Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and his wife Imelda.
They were indicted last year for bribery, unlawful foreign influence and money laundering.
They were indicted last year for bribery, unlawful foreign influence and money laundering.
Trump is making public corruption legal. He's building a kleptocracy.
Trump Says He's Pardoning Henry Cuellar
www.huffpost.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
In another demonstration of his contempt for the law, Trump announced today that he’s offering a "full and unconditional PARDON" to Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and his wife Imelda.
They were indicted last year for bribery, unlawful foreign influence and money laundering.
They were indicted last year for bribery, unlawful foreign influence and money laundering.
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"24,000 households.. in Kent are waking up to a 5th day without water"
One affected resident says, of the private water company, "these guys should be in jail"
Labour could have taken our water back into public ownership. Instead they chose to side with the water companies.
One affected resident says, of the private water company, "these guys should be in jail"
Labour could have taken our water back into public ownership. Instead they chose to side with the water companies.
December 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
"24,000 households.. in Kent are waking up to a 5th day without water"
One affected resident says, of the private water company, "these guys should be in jail"
Labour could have taken our water back into public ownership. Instead they chose to side with the water companies.
One affected resident says, of the private water company, "these guys should be in jail"
Labour could have taken our water back into public ownership. Instead they chose to side with the water companies.
Spies In Space
www.space.com/space-explor...
www.space.com/space-explor...
Cosmonaut removed from SpaceX's Crew 12 mission for violating national security rules: report
"My contacts confirm that a violation occurred and an interdepartmental investigation has been launched."
www.space.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Spies In Space
www.space.com/space-explor...
www.space.com/space-explor...
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This timing makes a lot more sense now, doesn’t it?
Adm. Alvin Holsey resigned in October as commander of U.S. Southern Command right after flagging concerns about those U.S. military strikes on “suspected” drug boats in the Caribbean.
He served for 37 years.
Adm. Alvin Holsey resigned in October as commander of U.S. Southern Command right after flagging concerns about those U.S. military strikes on “suspected” drug boats in the Caribbean.
He served for 37 years.
December 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
This timing makes a lot more sense now, doesn’t it?
Adm. Alvin Holsey resigned in October as commander of U.S. Southern Command right after flagging concerns about those U.S. military strikes on “suspected” drug boats in the Caribbean.
He served for 37 years.
Adm. Alvin Holsey resigned in October as commander of U.S. Southern Command right after flagging concerns about those U.S. military strikes on “suspected” drug boats in the Caribbean.
He served for 37 years.
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1. Jared Kushner's trip to Moscow yesterday was not just unethical; it was illegal.
You cannot accept tens of millions of dollars from foreign governments and simultaneously conduct high-level diplomacy for the federal government.
It says it right in the Constitution.
You cannot accept tens of millions of dollars from foreign governments and simultaneously conduct high-level diplomacy for the federal government.
It says it right in the Constitution.
Kushner’s Moscow mission wasn’t just corrupt. It was unconstitutional.
Jared Kushner, President Trump’s son-in-law, has been traveling the world to participate in high-stakes foreign policy negotiations on behalf of the president.
popular.info
December 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
1. Jared Kushner's trip to Moscow yesterday was not just unethical; it was illegal.
You cannot accept tens of millions of dollars from foreign governments and simultaneously conduct high-level diplomacy for the federal government.
It says it right in the Constitution.
You cannot accept tens of millions of dollars from foreign governments and simultaneously conduct high-level diplomacy for the federal government.
It says it right in the Constitution.
Almost..
Yeesh, it’s almost like the last few months were a con and the Trump administration was always out to weaken NATO….
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Trump’s Push to End the Ukraine War Is Sowing Fresh Fear About NATO’s Future
The U.S.’s latest efforts to end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia have jolted the trans-Atlantic alliance.
www.wsj.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Almost..
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It's almost Christmas, and you're going to need a good excuse to not talk to Auntie Marjorie, who you HAD to invite, even after how she behaved last time.
Relax. I'm here to help, with a pair of cracking thrillers.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2CDCMV8
Relax. I'm here to help, with a pair of cracking thrillers.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2CDCMV8
December 3, 2025 at 9:04 AM
It's almost Christmas, and you're going to need a good excuse to not talk to Auntie Marjorie, who you HAD to invite, even after how she behaved last time.
Relax. I'm here to help, with a pair of cracking thrillers.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2CDCMV8
Relax. I'm here to help, with a pair of cracking thrillers.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2CDCMV8
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“NHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir – a US spy-tech firm…We’ve set up a simple tool so you can find out if your local NHS trust has started using the software & send an email demanding they say no to Palantir.”
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
Say no to Palantir in the NHS - No to Palantir
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org
December 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
“NHS England is rolling out software to run our health records from Palantir – a US spy-tech firm…We’ve set up a simple tool so you can find out if your local NHS trust has started using the software & send an email demanding they say no to Palantir.”
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
notopalantir.goodlawproject.org/email-to-tar...
In the UK, those aged 65-80 are eligible for shingles vaccination under the NHS, and so is anyone outside that range who has a severely weakened immune system.
You need two doses, 6-12 months apart.
It’s worth it to protect yourself against shingles, let alone dementia.
You need two doses, 6-12 months apart.
It’s worth it to protect yourself against shingles, let alone dementia.
Multiple large natural experiments have documented Shingles vaccine is linked with ~20-25% reduced risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. A new report today adds to that and extends the to slowing the progression of dementia @cellcellpress.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
December 3, 2025 at 9:05 AM
In the UK, those aged 65-80 are eligible for shingles vaccination under the NHS, and so is anyone outside that range who has a severely weakened immune system.
You need two doses, 6-12 months apart.
It’s worth it to protect yourself against shingles, let alone dementia.
You need two doses, 6-12 months apart.
It’s worth it to protect yourself against shingles, let alone dementia.
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This is how Chris Mason, like a child filled with wonder, described "the choreography and theatre that surrounds a Budget" in Feb 2024, when a male Tory Chancellor was in post.
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
December 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This is how Chris Mason, like a child filled with wonder, described "the choreography and theatre that surrounds a Budget" in Feb 2024, when a male Tory Chancellor was in post.
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
"Plans, or even just options, can be floated... Reaction to them can be tested. Opponents can be teased or wrongfooted." 👀
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“We ended the war on women, so quiet, Piggy.”
December 3, 2025 at 8:04 AM
“We ended the war on women, so quiet, Piggy.”
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Of course, with Trump’s heinous and ever lengthening rap sheet, him even being president is multifariously unconstitutional.
Legal experts say there is no basis in the US Constitution for a president to revoke pardons.
Trump says he has revoked Biden’s autopen pardons: But can he do it?
Legal experts say there is no basis in the US Constitution for a president to revoke pardons.
bit.ly
December 3, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Of course, with Trump’s heinous and ever lengthening rap sheet, him even being president is multifariously unconstitutional.
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🚨🚨🚨Senator Mark Kelly with a special announcement. 1/2
December 3, 2025 at 1:36 AM
🚨🚨🚨Senator Mark Kelly with a special announcement. 1/2
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Newsmax Legal Analyst Andrew Napolitano Destroys Pete Hegseth in Stunning Commentary: ‘Should Be Prosecuted for a War Crime!’ www.mediaite.com/media/tv/new...
Newsmax Legal Analyst Andrew Napolitano Destroys Pete Hegseth in Stunning Commentary: ‘Should Be Prosecuted for a War Crime!’
"Everybody along the line who did it, from the Secretary of Defense to the admiral to the people who actually pulled the trigger should be prosecuted for a war crime"
www.mediaite.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Newsmax Legal Analyst Andrew Napolitano Destroys Pete Hegseth in Stunning Commentary: ‘Should Be Prosecuted for a War Crime!’ www.mediaite.com/media/tv/new...
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"It is ridiculous, it is embarrassing". Sen. Mark Kelly rips Pete Hegseth, noting he's in the National Command Authority for nuclear weapons, yet he's posting "turtles with rocket-propelled grenades". Kelly says he should be fired.
December 2, 2025 at 9:23 PM
"It is ridiculous, it is embarrassing". Sen. Mark Kelly rips Pete Hegseth, noting he's in the National Command Authority for nuclear weapons, yet he's posting "turtles with rocket-propelled grenades". Kelly says he should be fired.