Ali C
@retiredht.bsky.social
NO DMs. Retired head teacher now making the most of every day, keeping fit, reading, spending time with my many grandchildren, topping up my tan in Spain and staying in touch by being a Governor in a primary school in Leeds. I want to be back in Europe!
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🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
Jared Kushner walked out of Trump’s first term with billions of dollars in business deals. Now he’s pitching a Ukraine peace plan - is this diplomacy or another money maker? 💸
Join Rory & @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social as they answer this + all the latest back at home.
Jared Kushner walked out of Trump’s first term with billions of dollars in business deals. Now he’s pitching a Ukraine peace plan - is this diplomacy or another money maker? 💸
Join Rory & @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social as they answer this + all the latest back at home.
December 2, 2025 at 9:47 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
Jared Kushner walked out of Trump’s first term with billions of dollars in business deals. Now he’s pitching a Ukraine peace plan - is this diplomacy or another money maker? 💸
Join Rory & @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social as they answer this + all the latest back at home.
Jared Kushner walked out of Trump’s first term with billions of dollars in business deals. Now he’s pitching a Ukraine peace plan - is this diplomacy or another money maker? 💸
Join Rory & @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social as they answer this + all the latest back at home.
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NEW: DoD inspector general report on SignalGate is finished and could become public this week. www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Pentagon inspector general investigation into 'Signalgate' is complete
The report was given to Defense Secretary Hegseth on Tuesday and could be released publicly later this week.
www.nbcnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:27 PM
NEW: DoD inspector general report on SignalGate is finished and could become public this week. www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
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Lindsey Graham says the Pope better get on the “right side of history” and support Trump’s push to use military force to overthrow the government of Venezuela
December 3, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Lindsey Graham says the Pope better get on the “right side of history” and support Trump’s push to use military force to overthrow the government of Venezuela
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Farage’s ‘racism & anti-semitism’, as remembered by over 20 fellow alumni of Dulwich College, & a proper look at his ‘denials’.
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
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December 2, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Farage’s ‘racism & anti-semitism’, as remembered by over 20 fellow alumni of Dulwich College, & a proper look at his ‘denials’.
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
tinyurl.com/4rrn2mkx
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On the one hand, anything to distract from reports of his increasingly well-documented, lifelong racism.
On the other, if he's told some donors this (& the FT will have sourced this properly) you can be sure that he'd've told others the polar opposite if he thought that's what they wanted to hear.
On the other, if he's told some donors this (& the FT will have sourced this properly) you can be sure that he'd've told others the polar opposite if he thought that's what they wanted to hear.
FT Exclusive: The Reform UK leader told donors he expects a deal or merger between his party and the Conservatives ahead of the next general election, suggesting he does not believe he can sweep to power alone. on.ft.com/44xlHi0
December 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
On the one hand, anything to distract from reports of his increasingly well-documented, lifelong racism.
On the other, if he's told some donors this (& the FT will have sourced this properly) you can be sure that he'd've told others the polar opposite if he thought that's what they wanted to hear.
On the other, if he's told some donors this (& the FT will have sourced this properly) you can be sure that he'd've told others the polar opposite if he thought that's what they wanted to hear.
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"Rick Wilson, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, has also warned that far from being a lame duck, Trump “doesn’t care who he burns” as he tears down the country to stay in power." https://www.salon.com/2025/12/02/sorry-trump-isnt-a-lame-duck-yet/
Sorry, Trump isn’t a lame duck (yet)
The comforting story that Trump's power is fading obscures the risks facing us
www.salon.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
"Rick Wilson, co-founder of the Lincoln Project, has also warned that far from being a lame duck, Trump “doesn’t care who he burns” as he tears down the country to stay in power." https://www.salon.com/2025/12/02/sorry-trump-isnt-a-lame-duck-yet/
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Even his name tag is slurring.
December 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Even his name tag is slurring.
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MAGA, is this your king?
December 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
MAGA, is this your king?
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We didn’t hit it twice
We did hit it twice and that’s legal
The Admiral did it
We didn’t see them
I’m in the fog of war and you’re not even though I am right where you are
We did hit it twice and that’s legal
The Admiral did it
We didn’t see them
I’m in the fog of war and you’re not even though I am right where you are
December 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
We didn’t hit it twice
We did hit it twice and that’s legal
The Admiral did it
We didn’t see them
I’m in the fog of war and you’re not even though I am right where you are
We did hit it twice and that’s legal
The Admiral did it
We didn’t see them
I’m in the fog of war and you’re not even though I am right where you are
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Okay for once I totally and completely empathize with President Trump.
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Okay for once I totally and completely empathize with President Trump.
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NEW: Trump just called JD Vance incompetent.
December 2, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NEW: Trump just called JD Vance incompetent.
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Pop star Sabrina Carpenter slams the White House for using “Juno” in an ICE arrest video:
“This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
“This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
December 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter slams the White House for using “Juno” in an ICE arrest video:
“This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
“This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
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He’s going to have a hard time convincing the vast majority of Americans that what they’re seeing in their bills is a hoax.
December 2, 2025 at 7:27 PM
He’s going to have a hard time convincing the vast majority of Americans that what they’re seeing in their bills is a hoax.
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Q: You talk about affordability. Are the American people getting impatient with the reforms you're making?
TRUMP: I think they're getting fake news from guys like you. Look, affordability is a hoax that was started by Democrats.
TRUMP: I think they're getting fake news from guys like you. Look, affordability is a hoax that was started by Democrats.
December 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Q: You talk about affordability. Are the American people getting impatient with the reforms you're making?
TRUMP: I think they're getting fake news from guys like you. Look, affordability is a hoax that was started by Democrats.
TRUMP: I think they're getting fake news from guys like you. Look, affordability is a hoax that was started by Democrats.
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"Most energetic President in history" 🔥
December 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
"Most energetic President in history" 🔥
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He conspired to traffic 400 tons of cocaine into the country and was “at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world.” He even said his goal was to “shove the drugs right up the noses of the gringos.” Now, thanks to Trump, he is a free man. 2/2
December 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
He conspired to traffic 400 tons of cocaine into the country and was “at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world.” He even said his goal was to “shove the drugs right up the noses of the gringos.” Now, thanks to Trump, he is a free man. 2/2
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It’s now official: Trump has pardoned one of the world’s most notorious drug traffickers. Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted of drug trafficking last year in the U.S. and sentenced to 45 years in prison. 1/
December 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It’s now official: Trump has pardoned one of the world’s most notorious drug traffickers. Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted of drug trafficking last year in the U.S. and sentenced to 45 years in prison. 1/
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Like your favourite MP, TRIP is launching a Christmas Card competition 🎄
So whether you're in the UK or abroad, a little kid or a big kid - do get involved using the details in the video!
So whether you're in the UK or abroad, a little kid or a big kid - do get involved using the details in the video!
December 1, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Like your favourite MP, TRIP is launching a Christmas Card competition 🎄
So whether you're in the UK or abroad, a little kid or a big kid - do get involved using the details in the video!
So whether you're in the UK or abroad, a little kid or a big kid - do get involved using the details in the video!
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"Farage wants to destroy our institutions, he's delighted that the BBC are under fire right now"
Zack Polanski describes that by his definition Nigel Farage isn't a populist.
Zack Polanski describes that by his definition Nigel Farage isn't a populist.
December 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
"Farage wants to destroy our institutions, he's delighted that the BBC are under fire right now"
Zack Polanski describes that by his definition Nigel Farage isn't a populist.
Zack Polanski describes that by his definition Nigel Farage isn't a populist.
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This is what we voted Labour for.
Improving our country. Making a positive difference.
Just look at what they have achieved so far!
Thank you Labour! Keep at it!
Improving our country. Making a positive difference.
Just look at what they have achieved so far!
Thank you Labour! Keep at it!
December 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This is what we voted Labour for.
Improving our country. Making a positive difference.
Just look at what they have achieved so far!
Thank you Labour! Keep at it!
Improving our country. Making a positive difference.
Just look at what they have achieved so far!
Thank you Labour! Keep at it!
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"Trump acts arbitrarily, with reckless abandon for the actual consequences of his policies. Congress stands idly by and does nothing. And American businesses are left holding the bag."
Trump’s tariffs are illegal. They’re also ruining my business.
Here’s what it looks like when a president wages war on private companies.
newsletter.ofthebrave.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
"Trump acts arbitrarily, with reckless abandon for the actual consequences of his policies. Congress stands idly by and does nothing. And American businesses are left holding the bag."
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Tennessee voters: Today’s election is a chance to deal another blow to Trump's corrupt party. Voting information below, polls close at 7 PM CT.
Election Day Info: https://sos.tn.gov/elections/services/special-election-information
Polling location: https://web.go-vote-tn.elections.tn.gov/search
Election Day Info: https://sos.tn.gov/elections/services/special-election-information
Polling location: https://web.go-vote-tn.elections.tn.gov/search
Special Election Information | Tennessee Secretary of State
Special Election Information View information about the special election in United States House of Representatives District 7. The special general election will be held December 2. Image View Election Day locations and hours on the GoVoteTN app The easi...
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December 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Tennessee voters: Today’s election is a chance to deal another blow to Trump's corrupt party. Voting information below, polls close at 7 PM CT.
Election Day Info: https://sos.tn.gov/elections/services/special-election-information
Polling location: https://web.go-vote-tn.elections.tn.gov/search
Election Day Info: https://sos.tn.gov/elections/services/special-election-information
Polling location: https://web.go-vote-tn.elections.tn.gov/search
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Were I this admiral's lawyer, I would probably strongly advise him to take the Fifth unless the committee grants him testimonial use immunity.
News --> The commander who oversaw Pete Hegseth's alleged killing of two boat bombing survivors is now likely to come in and face questions from the House Armed Services Committee, ranking Dem Adam Smith tells me.
In this piece, I try to make sense of this horror:
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
In this piece, I try to make sense of this horror:
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
Trump Boat Bombings Suddenly on Shakier Ground as Damning Info Emerges
Will Republicans give us a real investigation into Trump’s bombings, now that we just learned horrific new details about them? Or are they seriously going to fall on their swords for Pete Hegseth?
newrepublic.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Were I this admiral's lawyer, I would probably strongly advise him to take the Fifth unless the committee grants him testimonial use immunity.
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One of the four elements of malignant narcissism is sadism.
December 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
One of the four elements of malignant narcissism is sadism.
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Hegseth will get a pardon. But will you? Don’t risk life in prison. DISOBEY unlawful orders. bsky.app/profile/bran...
Hegseth is very transparently blaming a Navy admiral for his own decision. Let this be a lesson for every other military officer: The Trump administration will issue unlawful orders, then blame you for following them.
December 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Hegseth will get a pardon. But will you? Don’t risk life in prison. DISOBEY unlawful orders. bsky.app/profile/bran...