MrMirth
@mrmirth.bsky.social
Centrist. London. Pro EU. Rejoiner. Democracy is under threat, not only from the dictators & authoritarians that occupy the planet, but also from within existing democracies. Private power + wealth is being used to overturn & threaten our democracy.
FDR predicted what the US has now. A dangerous place for democracy.
December 1, 2025 at 9:50 PM
FDR predicted what the US has now. A dangerous place for democracy.
The system is not perfect, especially when the Tories were in office for 14 years, which produced a conveyor belt of their appointees dominating the BBC. The Board has too much power. The 4 who are appointed by the Govt, appoint all the other Board members. That should be done independently.
December 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The system is not perfect, especially when the Tories were in office for 14 years, which produced a conveyor belt of their appointees dominating the BBC. The Board has too much power. The 4 who are appointed by the Govt, appoint all the other Board members. That should be done independently.
Current BBC Board updated.
December 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Current BBC Board updated.
I assume that time will solve their problem. The DG & CEO have gone. All that's left is the BBC Board & they are all due for replacement before the end of 2028. The catch is, the Board appoint the DG, so we may see another Tory appointee, before they go. It will be interesting to see who is chosen.
December 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I assume that time will solve their problem. The DG & CEO have gone. All that's left is the BBC Board & they are all due for replacement before the end of 2028. The catch is, the Board appoint the DG, so we may see another Tory appointee, before they go. It will be interesting to see who is chosen.
The bloated salaries of the BBC need reducing. There is no justification for such huge numbers. A 50 % cut and they're still overpaid.
December 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The bloated salaries of the BBC need reducing. There is no justification for such huge numbers. A 50 % cut and they're still overpaid.
The budget effect. A shift of wealth, from top to bottom.
December 1, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The budget effect. A shift of wealth, from top to bottom.
After 14 years of the last Tory regime, the BBC is not what it was. It has been suborned and penetrated by a mindset that suited the right-wing Tory Govt. The top, still has that mindset and it's not getting any better, with ex-GB News people now appointed to senior positions in the BBC.
November 30, 2025 at 6:27 PM
After 14 years of the last Tory regime, the BBC is not what it was. It has been suborned and penetrated by a mindset that suited the right-wing Tory Govt. The top, still has that mindset and it's not getting any better, with ex-GB News people now appointed to senior positions in the BBC.
Wanted War Criminal, wants a get out of jail card, from Herzog, (who will grant him his wish). Netanyahu, can't even use the excuse, 'I was only obeying orders'. It is worse. He was giving them!. It will be the ultimate sign of the degeneracy of those who rule Israel, if he's 'let off'.
November 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Wanted War Criminal, wants a get out of jail card, from Herzog, (who will grant him his wish). Netanyahu, can't even use the excuse, 'I was only obeying orders'. It is worse. He was giving them!. It will be the ultimate sign of the degeneracy of those who rule Israel, if he's 'let off'.
Secretary of War. - The World is laughing. WTF has happened to the US?.
November 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Secretary of War. - The World is laughing. WTF has happened to the US?.
A rare picture of Daily Mail hacks reporting on the Budget. Never in the field of non-reporting, has so much muck spread by so few.
November 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
A rare picture of Daily Mail hacks reporting on the Budget. Never in the field of non-reporting, has so much muck spread by so few.
The difference between the French and British press, summed up nicely.
November 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The difference between the French and British press, summed up nicely.
Fat chance. A large group are dead and many are heading towards voluntary dementia. It still doesn't stop the rest, still wanting Reform to carry the torch in wrecking process of the UK and enriching those who spread their nonsense.
November 30, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Fat chance. A large group are dead and many are heading towards voluntary dementia. It still doesn't stop the rest, still wanting Reform to carry the torch in wrecking process of the UK and enriching those who spread their nonsense.
True. In fact it has never been so blatently right-wing. That now includes the TV 'news' coverage.
November 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
True. In fact it has never been so blatently right-wing. That now includes the TV 'news' coverage.
Now twinned with BBC News!.
November 30, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Now twinned with BBC News!.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74... _ Nearly there.
November 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74... _ Nearly there.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74... Let's get it up to 100,000 - Sign the petition above. Your details are confidential and not for public display. Takes 1 minute to do.
November 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74... Let's get it up to 100,000 - Sign the petition above. Your details are confidential and not for public display. Takes 1 minute to do.
There is also an exclusive, limited edition shirt displaying, Farage and Putin in recognition of the mutual 'special relationship'.
November 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
There is also an exclusive, limited edition shirt displaying, Farage and Putin in recognition of the mutual 'special relationship'.
Snapped up during the Brexit campaign, by the Scottish UKIP leader. You couldn't make this up.
November 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Snapped up during the Brexit campaign, by the Scottish UKIP leader. You couldn't make this up.
Never mind Epstein. I want to see the KGB folder on Donald Trump, code name, 'Piggy'
November 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Never mind Epstein. I want to see the KGB folder on Donald Trump, code name, 'Piggy'
Evil, side by side. The shame of the United States.
November 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Evil, side by side. The shame of the United States.