Jon Elkon
@jonelkon.bsky.social
Novelist, poet, blogger, Martial arts instructor, teacher, sailor, opera, Green. Latest novel, ‘Ragazzo’ just published. Happiest when we think and laugh together. #FBPE
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Jon Elkon
@jonelkon.bsky.social
· Sep 8
Ragazzo eBook : Elkon, Jon: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Ragazzo eBook : Elkon, Jon: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
RAGAZZO
If you loved ‘Perfume’ or Gormenghast or Kurt Vonnegut or manic dark humour set in 1920’s Germany - or even if you love opera - Ragazzo is a tall tale told by Handel, after his death.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDXZPZ8X
If you loved ‘Perfume’ or Gormenghast or Kurt Vonnegut or manic dark humour set in 1920’s Germany - or even if you love opera - Ragazzo is a tall tale told by Handel, after his death.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDXZPZ8X
Today let us remember the millions dead in wars worldwide - and learn! The only winners are the Arms Industry, the military-industrial complex which manufactures death.
Bob Dylan said it in ‘Masters of War’. Find it on YouTube
Bob Dylan said it in ‘Masters of War’. Find it on YouTube
November 9, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Today let us remember the millions dead in wars worldwide - and learn! The only winners are the Arms Industry, the military-industrial complex which manufactures death.
Bob Dylan said it in ‘Masters of War’. Find it on YouTube
Bob Dylan said it in ‘Masters of War’. Find it on YouTube
Watching a fascinating program on ITV interrupted every 10 min by what seems like an hour of horrible advertising I’m reminded of a R4 prog about scammers; ‘they’ll do Anything to get your money!’
November 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Watching a fascinating program on ITV interrupted every 10 min by what seems like an hour of horrible advertising I’m reminded of a R4 prog about scammers; ‘they’ll do Anything to get your money!’
@hounslowgreens.bsky.social Our first Green Councillor! First of many. We are proud to welcome long-serving Councillor Guy Lambert, formerly Labour, then Independent Socialist, always an exemplary representative of the people of Brentford, to the Hounslow Green Party.
November 7, 2025 at 8:24 AM
@hounslowgreens.bsky.social Our first Green Councillor! First of many. We are proud to welcome long-serving Councillor Guy Lambert, formerly Labour, then Independent Socialist, always an exemplary representative of the people of Brentford, to the Hounslow Green Party.
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I'm starting to suspect these strikes are the Trump administration's way of reminding the rest of us just how inept, careless and corrupted it truly is.
New US strike on alleged drug boat kills three, toll at 70
The US strikes have destroyed at least 18 vessels so far -- 17 boats and a semi-submersible.
www.hindustantimes.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I'm starting to suspect these strikes are the Trump administration's way of reminding the rest of us just how inept, careless and corrupted it truly is.
The Climate Criminal won’t be represented at CoP. Why is that surprising?
November 6, 2025 at 6:36 AM
The Climate Criminal won’t be represented at CoP. Why is that surprising?
This one is far too obvious.
November 4, 2025 at 8:06 AM
This one is far too obvious.
Hm. My attempts to entrap a #flirtyfisher seem to have ground to a halt as none take my bait. Maybe announcing my intention puts them off? Can bots and scammers read?
November 3, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Hm. My attempts to entrap a #flirtyfisher seem to have ground to a halt as none take my bait. Maybe announcing my intention puts them off? Can bots and scammers read?
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
November 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
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Happy Halloween. Trickle-down economics is nothing more than a cruel hoax designed to enrich corporations and the super-rich. For working people, it's been 40 years of all trick and no treat. Enough.
October 31, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Happy Halloween. Trickle-down economics is nothing more than a cruel hoax designed to enrich corporations and the super-rich. For working people, it's been 40 years of all trick and no treat. Enough.
Maybe I should pretend to be attracted by a bot out to scam me into a Romantasy. They’re so transparent! Do the scammers in far-flung botfarms realise how dreadful their immoral profession is??? Watch this space.
October 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Maybe I should pretend to be attracted by a bot out to scam me into a Romantasy. They’re so transparent! Do the scammers in far-flung botfarms realise how dreadful their immoral profession is??? Watch this space.
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I feel confused by gambling companies advertising while offering how to protect yourself from gambling addiction advice! It's grim!
October 30, 2025 at 9:55 AM
I feel confused by gambling companies advertising while offering how to protect yourself from gambling addiction advice! It's grim!
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Never in the history of the US has any president openly and repeatedly called for the investigation, arrest & prosecution of his political opponents. While many continue to shrug these things off and normalize them, I will never stop pointing out that this is what autocrats do.
October 29, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Never in the history of the US has any president openly and repeatedly called for the investigation, arrest & prosecution of his political opponents. While many continue to shrug these things off and normalize them, I will never stop pointing out that this is what autocrats do.
#Jamaica will be ravaged by what is probably the greatest storm in history, made so much worse by Climate Change. World leaders have committed to a 10% reduction in emissions when 50% was agreed as essential in the Paris Agreement.
Whose country is next?
Yours? Ours?
Whose country is next?
Yours? Ours?
October 28, 2025 at 8:17 AM
#Jamaica will be ravaged by what is probably the greatest storm in history, made so much worse by Climate Change. World leaders have committed to a 10% reduction in emissions when 50% was agreed as essential in the Paris Agreement.
Whose country is next?
Yours? Ours?
Whose country is next?
Yours? Ours?
What I miss is tolerance. I certainly need to remember what that felt like. I used to have compassion for the Stupid, but since they took over the USA, I have far less.
October 23, 2025 at 7:43 AM
What I miss is tolerance. I certainly need to remember what that felt like. I used to have compassion for the Stupid, but since they took over the USA, I have far less.
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If you listen to the whole thing you will find out why there are more intellectually challenged people in the US than in Europe. And some other interesting stuff too.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
All in the Mind - Are there multiple subtypes of autism, and how vivid are your memories? - BBC Sounds
A new study suggests that autism’s genetic profile differs with age at diagnosis.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
If you listen to the whole thing you will find out why there are more intellectually challenged people in the US than in Europe. And some other interesting stuff too.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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This is what solidarity looks like. Together, we will win.
October 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This is what solidarity looks like. Together, we will win.
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Sanders: Today, October 18th 2025, there are more people out on the streets in more communities all over our country than we have ever seen in American history
October 18, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Sanders: Today, October 18th 2025, there are more people out on the streets in more communities all over our country than we have ever seen in American history
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October 18, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Sending solidarity from London to all those marching for democracy and liberty on #NoKingsDay
The whole world wants America to be returned to freedom, democracy and minority rights - and to see an end to attacks on attempts to stop Climate Change!
The whole world wants America to be returned to freedom, democracy and minority rights - and to see an end to attacks on attempts to stop Climate Change!
October 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Sending solidarity from London to all those marching for democracy and liberty on #NoKingsDay
The whole world wants America to be returned to freedom, democracy and minority rights - and to see an end to attacks on attempts to stop Climate Change!
The whole world wants America to be returned to freedom, democracy and minority rights - and to see an end to attacks on attempts to stop Climate Change!
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On Saturday October 18th, I’m asking you to attend the No King’s March in your local communities. We have witnessed the increasing authoritarianism and its policies in our country. We dissent.
October 17, 2025 at 7:44 AM
On Saturday October 18th, I’m asking you to attend the No King’s March in your local communities. We have witnessed the increasing authoritarianism and its policies in our country. We dissent.
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Himes: If you've got the capability to blow a boat out of the water, you've got the capability to interdict it, arrest everyone on board, interrogate them, and find out where it was going, where it came from, who the bosses are, and what the distribution networks look like.
October 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Himes: If you've got the capability to blow a boat out of the water, you've got the capability to interdict it, arrest everyone on board, interrogate them, and find out where it was going, where it came from, who the bosses are, and what the distribution networks look like.
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
October 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.
Read that back.
When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
Is it possible that the checks and balances built into the US constitution may just stop Trump?
October 12, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Is it possible that the checks and balances built into the US constitution may just stop Trump?