Jimothy
@jimultimate.bsky.social
Autistic bookseller, musician & writer
(he/him)
Bottom end at indexes.bandcamp.com
(he/him)
Bottom end at indexes.bandcamp.com
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Ed Balls "People say McSweeney was the man who transformed Labs prospects from disaster to victory"
@hackneyabbott.bsky.social "This idea that McSweeney was an election genius ignores the figures.. in '24 the Lab vote was more or less the same as '19. What happened was the Tory vote split"
@hackneyabbott.bsky.social "This idea that McSweeney was an election genius ignores the figures.. in '24 the Lab vote was more or less the same as '19. What happened was the Tory vote split"
February 9, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Ed Balls "People say McSweeney was the man who transformed Labs prospects from disaster to victory"
@hackneyabbott.bsky.social "This idea that McSweeney was an election genius ignores the figures.. in '24 the Lab vote was more or less the same as '19. What happened was the Tory vote split"
@hackneyabbott.bsky.social "This idea that McSweeney was an election genius ignores the figures.. in '24 the Lab vote was more or less the same as '19. What happened was the Tory vote split"
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2006 was ofc peak salad days for the Sensibles: between the Invasion of Iraq that they could justify away & the 2007/8 Great Financial Crisis that exploded all the contradictions of their worldview that they had refused to recognise, despite many people expending lots of energy to get them to notice
January 28, 2026 at 1:31 PM
2006 was ofc peak salad days for the Sensibles: between the Invasion of Iraq that they could justify away & the 2007/8 Great Financial Crisis that exploded all the contradictions of their worldview that they had refused to recognise, despite many people expending lots of energy to get them to notice
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As an historian I often wonder how people learned nothing from the twentieth century and how we have fallen into the mess and rise of fascism yet again and here we are. People simply *don't care* that they are in a military alliance with and dependant on a fascist state when capitalism requires it.
So Polanski wants to leave NATO,cut Defence spend & distance ourselves from USA who we rely on for essential defence apparatus& intelligence.
Then the tariffs will rise our steel industry will collapse(even more essential for defence),car ìndustry collapse 1000's jobs lost,no £££ for public services
Then the tariffs will rise our steel industry will collapse(even more essential for defence),car ìndustry collapse 1000's jobs lost,no £££ for public services
January 29, 2026 at 8:34 AM
As an historian I often wonder how people learned nothing from the twentieth century and how we have fallen into the mess and rise of fascism yet again and here we are. People simply *don't care* that they are in a military alliance with and dependant on a fascist state when capitalism requires it.
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I think I might take one of these "under 20 minutes" AI skills courses the UK Govt. seems very keen on everyone doing and live-post it here... Maybe we can all learn something together! The press release sends me to aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost/ - let's go and see!
AI Skills Boost - AI Skills Hub
aiskillshub.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 12:07 PM
I think I might take one of these "under 20 minutes" AI skills courses the UK Govt. seems very keen on everyone doing and live-post it here... Maybe we can all learn something together! The press release sends me to aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost/ - let's go and see!
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🫖 End of Year Spectacular Alert 🫖
You've made it this far, we've all made it this far. The black ties are undone, the hosts are semi-coherent, and the last Praxies are awarded; Best Noticing, Best Plan for Britain, and the world-famous Get In The Sun trophy!
praxiscast.podbean.com/e/e390-the-p...
You've made it this far, we've all made it this far. The black ties are undone, the hosts are semi-coherent, and the last Praxies are awarded; Best Noticing, Best Plan for Britain, and the world-famous Get In The Sun trophy!
praxiscast.podbean.com/e/e390-the-p...
E390 - The Praxies 2025 (Part 2) | Podcasting is Praxis
It's part 2 of The Praxies 2025, you know what the deal is.
Cast: David - https://bsky.app/profile/sanitarynaptime.bsky.social Rob - https://bsky.app/profile/trufflehog.bsky.social Jamie - https://b...
praxiscast.podbean.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🫖 End of Year Spectacular Alert 🫖
You've made it this far, we've all made it this far. The black ties are undone, the hosts are semi-coherent, and the last Praxies are awarded; Best Noticing, Best Plan for Britain, and the world-famous Get In The Sun trophy!
praxiscast.podbean.com/e/e390-the-p...
You've made it this far, we've all made it this far. The black ties are undone, the hosts are semi-coherent, and the last Praxies are awarded; Best Noticing, Best Plan for Britain, and the world-famous Get In The Sun trophy!
praxiscast.podbean.com/e/e390-the-p...
Heads up, USA. This is what you're getting instead of healthcare.
“Trump-class” Golden Fleet AI-controlled battleships will be the largest "in the history of the world ever built" with hypersonic weapons, the most-sophisticated lasers and Cruise nuclear missiles and "ultimately there'll be 20 to 25 of these," announces the president.
December 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Heads up, USA. This is what you're getting instead of healthcare.
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A half-sane country would not have organisations and businesses having to closely watch inflammatory media coverage of employment tribunals for wormsign: for indications to tell them whether or not they need to build an annexe on their buildings for particular employees to piss in.
December 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
A half-sane country would not have organisations and businesses having to closely watch inflammatory media coverage of employment tribunals for wormsign: for indications to tell them whether or not they need to build an annexe on their buildings for particular employees to piss in.
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new EPISODE about BUILDINGS which are TOO TALL AND THIN with @trufflehog.bsky.social:
December 3, 2025 at 5:14 PM
new EPISODE about BUILDINGS which are TOO TALL AND THIN with @trufflehog.bsky.social:
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That's actually an excellent lesson.
November 24, 2025 at 12:56 AM
That's actually an excellent lesson.
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At some point, for the love of God, will someone ANYONE at long last take the council funding crisis seriously?!?
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books
English councils plan to sell off social clubs and sports centres to balance books
Survey finds 60% of key cities councils are planning to sell assets to meet costs of adult and children’s social care
English councils are planning to sell social clubs, sports centres and shopping arcades as they bet on a fire sale of assets to balance the books, according to a survey of local authorities.
The key cities group of councils, which represents second-tier cities in England, said 60% of councils were planning to sell assets to meet the escalating costs of adult and children’s social care. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
At some point, for the love of God, will someone ANYONE at long last take the council funding crisis seriously?!?
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
Because THIS is what will break down a society, not some poor soul escaping incredible dangers, arriving on our shores.
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"People who have money are spending money. I am an economist."
November 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
"People who have money are spending money. I am an economist."
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This man won one of the largest majorities in UK electoral history, is a white guy who was a prosecutor and prior to the election was beloved by basically all sections of the press. The fact he's been unable to use any of this to achieve anything is incredible.
November 11, 2025 at 11:26 PM
This man won one of the largest majorities in UK electoral history, is a white guy who was a prosecutor and prior to the election was beloved by basically all sections of the press. The fact he's been unable to use any of this to achieve anything is incredible.
Mamdani built a mass movement in NYC around actual progressive policies. Meanwhile, establishment Democrats (who refused to endorse him) are praising a mass murdering war criminal.
November 5, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Mamdani built a mass movement in NYC around actual progressive policies. Meanwhile, establishment Democrats (who refused to endorse him) are praising a mass murdering war criminal.
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“The researchers aim to show that the ‘inevitability’ of AI is just a marketing frame perpetrated by the industry and that pushback is a lot more possible than we often see.” Yes!
‘Study after study shows that students want to develop these critical thinking skills, are not lazy, and large numbers of them would be in favor of banning ChatGPT and similar tools in universities’, says @olivia.science www.ru.nl/en/research/...
‘Opposing the inevitability of AI at universities is possible and necessary’ | Radboud University
Since the widespread release of ChatGPT in December of 2022, AI has taken over much of the world by storm – including academia. Most of this happened with very little pushback, despite a myriad of iss...
www.ru.nl
November 2, 2025 at 8:07 AM
“The researchers aim to show that the ‘inevitability’ of AI is just a marketing frame perpetrated by the industry and that pushback is a lot more possible than we often see.” Yes!
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Its 2017. Centrists are crying about Corbynism
It is 2024. Centrists are crying about Corbynism
I am now in November 2025. Centrists are crying about Corbynism.
It is 2024. Centrists are crying about Corbynism
I am now in November 2025. Centrists are crying about Corbynism.
November 2, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Its 2017. Centrists are crying about Corbynism
It is 2024. Centrists are crying about Corbynism
I am now in November 2025. Centrists are crying about Corbynism.
It is 2024. Centrists are crying about Corbynism
I am now in November 2025. Centrists are crying about Corbynism.
Edinburgh Jazz Fest have put a bunch of concerts online to watch for free this month!
ejbf.co.uk/pages/ejbf-o...
ejbf.co.uk/pages/ejbf-o...
EJBF Online
Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
ejbf.co.uk
November 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Edinburgh Jazz Fest have put a bunch of concerts online to watch for free this month!
ejbf.co.uk/pages/ejbf-o...
ejbf.co.uk/pages/ejbf-o...
Your regular reminder that if you love audiobooks you don't have to support Amazon or Spotify to get them.
Xigxag and Libro FM both exist, with the latter even sharing profits with independent bookshops.
Xigxag and Libro FM both exist, with the latter even sharing profits with independent bookshops.
November 1, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Your regular reminder that if you love audiobooks you don't have to support Amazon or Spotify to get them.
Xigxag and Libro FM both exist, with the latter even sharing profits with independent bookshops.
Xigxag and Libro FM both exist, with the latter even sharing profits with independent bookshops.
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For fucks sake, can people just quit it with their addiction to Amazon, Kindle & Audible?
(I know AI is going to be a big part of this too, you shouldn't be using that either).
(I know AI is going to be a big part of this too, you shouldn't be using that either).
Amazon reported earnings and revenues that surpassed Wall Street’s expectations.
Jeff Bezos Is $24 Billion Richer As Amazon Shares Hit Record
Amazon reported earnings and revenues that surpassed Wall Street’s expectations.
www.forbes.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
For fucks sake, can people just quit it with their addiction to Amazon, Kindle & Audible?
(I know AI is going to be a big part of this too, you shouldn't be using that either).
(I know AI is going to be a big part of this too, you shouldn't be using that either).
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If you're a National Trust member, it's that time of year again: Midnight tonight is the deadline. It's a shame people have to keep doing this to keep a toehold on historical truth in this country, but here we are. Voting link: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
![[Scene is the entrance cabin to a NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY AND GARDENS]
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NATIONAL TRUST EMPLOYEE [inside cabin]:
Hello there
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[A young family - two parents two kids - have arrived at the front desk].
DAD:
Hi - do you have an activity trail, for the kids?
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NT EMPLOYEE:
Of course – you’re just in time for the Autumn Gammon Trail!
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MUM:
That sounds fun, doesn’t it kids?
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NT EMPLOYEE [handing an activity sheet and pencils to the kids]:
Every autumn, the Reform Trust gammons flock back to the National Trust for the AGM. Just follow the trail round the grounds, and see how many you can spot!
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NT EMPLOYEE [hearing something in the gardens]:
Listen - that's their call
[Calls emanating from the landscape]:
tut-tut
woke-woke
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NT EMPLOYEE [showing the family an apparently empty fenced enclosure with some bushes in]:
They are extremely sensitive and fragile...
But you can bring them out of hiding if you put a little sign down mentioning slavery.
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KIDS [pointing]:
There they are!
[Some little red faced PEOPLE wearing Barbour jackets and gilets emerge cautiously from the bushes. They are creeping towards a TINY SIGN in the middle of the enclosure].
[Little people noises]:
woke-woke
tut-tut
woke-woke
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[Close-up of the TINY SIGN - we can read that it says]:
Slavery had a bit to do with building this massive house.
[Noises from the little people again as they inspect the tiny sign]:
tut-tut
woke-woke
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MUM [pointing]:
What's that one doing there?
NT EMPLOYEE:
Oh, that's so sweet…
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[We see that one of the people is sat on a rock, with a little laptop open on a tree stump, and they are furiously typing away].
NT EMPLOYEE:
I think he's writing a column for the Daily Telegraph…
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[We see close up to the little person’s screen, it is a word document reading]:
Are National Trust scones secretly WOKE?
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October 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
If you're a National Trust member, it's that time of year again: Midnight tonight is the deadline. It's a shame people have to keep doing this to keep a toehold on historical truth in this country, but here we are. Voting link: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...
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My rough view of fascism's rise 🧵
There are always reactionaries, in every human society
They disproportionately benefit from early phases of new media technologies because mis/disinformation helps them and institutional and cultural antibodies haven't been developed
There are always reactionaries, in every human society
They disproportionately benefit from early phases of new media technologies because mis/disinformation helps them and institutional and cultural antibodies haven't been developed
October 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
My rough view of fascism's rise 🧵
There are always reactionaries, in every human society
They disproportionately benefit from early phases of new media technologies because mis/disinformation helps them and institutional and cultural antibodies haven't been developed
There are always reactionaries, in every human society
They disproportionately benefit from early phases of new media technologies because mis/disinformation helps them and institutional and cultural antibodies haven't been developed
Look, it's not corruption if it's in the global north; that's just sparkling malfeasance.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Companies that donated to Labour awarded £138m in contracts, study finds
Report raises fresh concerns about the link between political donations and public spending
www.theguardian.com
October 26, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Look, it's not corruption if it's in the global north; that's just sparkling malfeasance.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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This is what Israel is. And so long as we arm and otherwise support them, this is who we are as well.
October 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This is what Israel is. And so long as we arm and otherwise support them, this is who we are as well.
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Lads, I don’t think “We were fooled into doing genocide by mean fascists who outwitted us effortlessly” is a winner
October 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Lads, I don’t think “We were fooled into doing genocide by mean fascists who outwitted us effortlessly” is a winner
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Apparently our newest Nobel Peace Prize winner wrote to fucking Netanyahu for help in overthrowing the government of her own country dawg
October 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Apparently our newest Nobel Peace Prize winner wrote to fucking Netanyahu for help in overthrowing the government of her own country dawg