@poorparge.bsky.social
Ex Totter, now tottering even more. Left wing, generally confused.
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British Textiles stamp series, 1982
February 1, 2026 at 9:54 PM
British Textiles stamp series, 1982
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We need a punctuation mark denoting mild enthusiasm. A full stop looks grumpy, but an exclamation mark makes you look like Timmy Mallett.
February 1, 2026 at 8:55 PM
We need a punctuation mark denoting mild enthusiasm. A full stop looks grumpy, but an exclamation mark makes you look like Timmy Mallett.
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Resharing for #InternationalZebraDay 🦓
For #InternationalZebraDay 🦓, here is my favorite Morris Hirshfield painting, from the Morris Hirshfield Rediscovered show at the American Folk Art Museum in NYC in 2023:
#Zebra Family, 1942
Oil on canvas
PS - reminder that he was a self-taught artist who didn't start painting until age 65!
#Zebra Family, 1942
Oil on canvas
PS - reminder that he was a self-taught artist who didn't start painting until age 65!
January 31, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Resharing for #InternationalZebraDay 🦓
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The thing about London is you can walk in off the street and two minutes later, be standing in front of this
January 31, 2026 at 4:47 PM
The thing about London is you can walk in off the street and two minutes later, be standing in front of this
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Giorgio Morandi, Still Life, 1949
https://botfrens.com/collections/14377/contents/1136022
https://botfrens.com/collections/14377/contents/1136022
January 29, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Giorgio Morandi, Still Life, 1949
https://botfrens.com/collections/14377/contents/1136022
https://botfrens.com/collections/14377/contents/1136022
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January 28, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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Edith Clarke, the first female electrical engineer in the US, invented a calculator (the Clarke calculator) to solve electric power transmission problems, a precursor to modern smart grid technology. It was patented in 1925. #WomenInSTEM
It's International Day of #CleanEnergy!
It's International Day of #CleanEnergy!
January 27, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Edith Clarke, the first female electrical engineer in the US, invented a calculator (the Clarke calculator) to solve electric power transmission problems, a precursor to modern smart grid technology. It was patented in 1925. #WomenInSTEM
It's International Day of #CleanEnergy!
It's International Day of #CleanEnergy!
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I documented all this quite a whole ago, not that the Guardian would have anything to do with me.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/society/3871...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/society/3871...
January 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM
I documented all this quite a whole ago, not that the Guardian would have anything to do with me.
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/society/3871...
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/society/3871...
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Fine.
Hand over thousands of your acres to the public. We’ll look after ‘em
Hand over thousands of your acres to the public. We’ll look after ‘em
January 24, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Fine.
Hand over thousands of your acres to the public. We’ll look after ‘em
Hand over thousands of your acres to the public. We’ll look after ‘em
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An observation test for your inner 8-year-old.
You’ll be doing well to spot 12 deliberate mistakes.
From Treasure magazine, 1963
Official answers coming soon
(Even if you don’t reply, could you please ‘like’ or share this one?)
You’ll be doing well to spot 12 deliberate mistakes.
From Treasure magazine, 1963
Official answers coming soon
(Even if you don’t reply, could you please ‘like’ or share this one?)
January 24, 2026 at 8:17 AM
An observation test for your inner 8-year-old.
You’ll be doing well to spot 12 deliberate mistakes.
From Treasure magazine, 1963
Official answers coming soon
(Even if you don’t reply, could you please ‘like’ or share this one?)
You’ll be doing well to spot 12 deliberate mistakes.
From Treasure magazine, 1963
Official answers coming soon
(Even if you don’t reply, could you please ‘like’ or share this one?)
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This week, an X user created an AI video of me being chloroformed and prepared for rape.
Victims are told it's not real and they're getting offended for no reason.
But nudification tools are weapons of sexual assault, and the harm they cause is real 👇
jessasato.substack.com/p/ai-nudific...
Victims are told it's not real and they're getting offended for no reason.
But nudification tools are weapons of sexual assault, and the harm they cause is real 👇
jessasato.substack.com/p/ai-nudific...
AI nudification: the latest weapon of violence against women and girls
In Julie Burchill’s recent article in the Spectator, Does it really matter if Grok undresses us all?, she makes the argument that those who, like me, have repeatedly had their clothes removed by socia...
jessasato.substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:21 AM
This week, an X user created an AI video of me being chloroformed and prepared for rape.
Victims are told it's not real and they're getting offended for no reason.
But nudification tools are weapons of sexual assault, and the harm they cause is real 👇
jessasato.substack.com/p/ai-nudific...
Victims are told it's not real and they're getting offended for no reason.
But nudification tools are weapons of sexual assault, and the harm they cause is real 👇
jessasato.substack.com/p/ai-nudific...
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It's a little known fact that Mary Tudor was reincarnated as Dennis Waterman.
January 22, 2026 at 9:38 PM
It's a little known fact that Mary Tudor was reincarnated as Dennis Waterman.
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I feel I should bang the drum for this post, which hasn't received the love it deserves.
It helps to know that Jenrick's constituency is Newark.
It helps to know that Jenrick's constituency is Newark.
Robert Jenrick is unique in British politics for being the only MP who is an anagram of his constituency
January 18, 2026 at 12:58 PM
I feel I should bang the drum for this post, which hasn't received the love it deserves.
It helps to know that Jenrick's constituency is Newark.
It helps to know that Jenrick's constituency is Newark.
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Clear, everyday understanding of female experience of sex based harrasment from the Darlington nurses tribunal.
No one is saying all men are the danger.
No one is saying all men are the danger.
January 16, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Clear, everyday understanding of female experience of sex based harrasment from the Darlington nurses tribunal.
No one is saying all men are the danger.
No one is saying all men are the danger.
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A new wildlife hospital has been refused permission – just as rescue demand is rising fast. The charity treats more than 1,000 animals a year. Full story in the article ⤵️
Plans for new wildlife hospital rejected despite urgent need
A proposed wildlife hospital in Kirtling has been refused planning permission despite warnings local rescue capacity is collapsing
eastangliabylines.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 8:43 PM
A new wildlife hospital has been refused permission – just as rescue demand is rising fast. The charity treats more than 1,000 animals a year. Full story in the article ⤵️
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🔴 Last week the Free Speech Union got a High Court writ to prevent the publication of a list of its donors
So we decided to investigate who *does* fund Toby Young's outfit
Wanna see? 🫣
New on Democracy for Sale:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
So we decided to investigate who *does* fund Toby Young's outfit
Wanna see? 🫣
New on Democracy for Sale:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
Who funds the Free Speech Union?
Toby Young’s outfit went to court to hide its donors. Today we reveal that funders include US anti-abortion groups, Brexit politicians and Tufton Street insiders.
democracyforsale.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:31 AM
🔴 Last week the Free Speech Union got a High Court writ to prevent the publication of a list of its donors
So we decided to investigate who *does* fund Toby Young's outfit
Wanna see? 🫣
New on Democracy for Sale:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
So we decided to investigate who *does* fund Toby Young's outfit
Wanna see? 🫣
New on Democracy for Sale:
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
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It's the British Comedy Awards - and you can if you so desire vote for WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE AUSTEN? - starring French and Saunders and written by me - here:
www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
Comedy.co.uk Awards 2025 - British Comedy Guide
Help name the best British TV and radio comedy of last year by voting in The Comedy.co.uk Awards 2025.
www.comedy.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 11:44 AM
It's the British Comedy Awards - and you can if you so desire vote for WHATEVER HAPPENED TO BABY JANE AUSTEN? - starring French and Saunders and written by me - here:
www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
www.comedy.co.uk/awards/2025/
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This is beyond shocking - how can this be allowed to happen? Why on earth can’t they be released on bail? They have a right to a fair trial, appropriate medical treatment, & the removal of punitive Prison Service conditions. Govt’s ban on Palestine Action is simply intolerable
Imprisoned hunger striker linked to Palestine Action tells friend: ‘I’m dying’
Imprisoned hunger striker linked to Palestine Action tells friend: ‘I’m dying’
Francesca Nadin visited Heba Muraisi, 31, in a Wakefield prison at the weekend and says ‘her body is shutting down’
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UK politics live – latest updates
A prisoner linked to Palestine Action who is on day 71 of a hunger strike has told a friend: “I’m dying.”
Francesca Nadin visited Heba Muraisi, 31, at HMP New Hall, in Wakefield, on Saturday for the first time since the protest began and said she was taken aback by her friend’s appearance. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 8:53 PM
This is beyond shocking - how can this be allowed to happen? Why on earth can’t they be released on bail? They have a right to a fair trial, appropriate medical treatment, & the removal of punitive Prison Service conditions. Govt’s ban on Palestine Action is simply intolerable
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The government sits and watches as Heba dies. It's heartbreaking, horrible, almost impossible to compute. Didn't people vote in the hope (however forlorn) of ending the Tories' psychopathic mode of government? Yet on it goes, under Keir Starmer. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Imprisoned hunger striker linked to Palestine Action tells friend: ‘I’m dying’
Francesca Nadin visited Heba Muraisi, 31, in a Wakefield prison at the weekend and says ‘her body is shutting down’
www.theguardian.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
The government sits and watches as Heba dies. It's heartbreaking, horrible, almost impossible to compute. Didn't people vote in the hope (however forlorn) of ending the Tories' psychopathic mode of government? Yet on it goes, under Keir Starmer. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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Mark Ruffalo, "This pin is for Renee Good who was murdered"
"We have a VP lying about what's happening"
"We have a war with Venezuela which we illegally invaded"
"President Trump says international law doesn't matter to him"
"I love this country, what I see here happening, it's not America"
"We have a VP lying about what's happening"
"We have a war with Venezuela which we illegally invaded"
"President Trump says international law doesn't matter to him"
"I love this country, what I see here happening, it's not America"
January 12, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Mark Ruffalo, "This pin is for Renee Good who was murdered"
"We have a VP lying about what's happening"
"We have a war with Venezuela which we illegally invaded"
"President Trump says international law doesn't matter to him"
"I love this country, what I see here happening, it's not America"
"We have a VP lying about what's happening"
"We have a war with Venezuela which we illegally invaded"
"President Trump says international law doesn't matter to him"
"I love this country, what I see here happening, it's not America"
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Health concerns grow for Palestine Action hunger strikers
www.channel4.com/news/health-...
www.channel4.com/news/health-...
Health concerns grow for Palestine Action hunger strikers
An anti-Israel activist who's being held awaiting trial on charges of criminal damage has now been on hunger strike for 70 days, as concerns about her health grow.
www.channel4.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Health concerns grow for Palestine Action hunger strikers
www.channel4.com/news/health-...
www.channel4.com/news/health-...
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WASPI: a campaign group for women born on or after 6 April 1950 - 5 April 1960 who saw increases to their State Pension age without adequate notice | Nick Kemp
WASPI women and the reactive state
WASPI: a campaign group for women born on or after 6 April 1950 - 5 April 1960 who saw increases to their State Pension age without adequate notice
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 11:20 AM
WASPI: a campaign group for women born on or after 6 April 1950 - 5 April 1960 who saw increases to their State Pension age without adequate notice | Nick Kemp
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Posting again just to underline the fact that the X algorithm is VERY CLEARLY DESIGNED to feed far right material to new users…
It is straight up a propaganda tool and decent people need to LEAVE it.
It is straight up a propaganda tool and decent people need to LEAVE it.
Vital piece of investigative reporting from Sky. They've uncovered the X algorithm which feeds users extremist right wing material from the moment they join the site. It is a far-right radicalisation engine, by design.
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Posting again just to underline the fact that the X algorithm is VERY CLEARLY DESIGNED to feed far right material to new users…
It is straight up a propaganda tool and decent people need to LEAVE it.
It is straight up a propaganda tool and decent people need to LEAVE it.
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Just about to start my annual read of this - something I strongly recommend. It’s beautiful, and it’s set during a blazing summer. It will take you out of January for a few hours
I picked this up 7 or 8 years ago, and immediately resolved to read it once a year from then on. Closest thing to perfect I think I’ve read
January 10, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Just about to start my annual read of this - something I strongly recommend. It’s beautiful, and it’s set during a blazing summer. It will take you out of January for a few hours
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Kyiv after the Russian attack:
The temperature is -9°C, dropping to -15°C overnight.
Tens of thousands of people are without heating, water, electricity.
Those who have gas are trying to keep warm by heating bricks on their stoves.
This is what genocide looks like in the 21st century.
The temperature is -9°C, dropping to -15°C overnight.
Tens of thousands of people are without heating, water, electricity.
Those who have gas are trying to keep warm by heating bricks on their stoves.
This is what genocide looks like in the 21st century.
January 9, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Kyiv after the Russian attack:
The temperature is -9°C, dropping to -15°C overnight.
Tens of thousands of people are without heating, water, electricity.
Those who have gas are trying to keep warm by heating bricks on their stoves.
This is what genocide looks like in the 21st century.
The temperature is -9°C, dropping to -15°C overnight.
Tens of thousands of people are without heating, water, electricity.
Those who have gas are trying to keep warm by heating bricks on their stoves.
This is what genocide looks like in the 21st century.