Richard Atkins
@richardatkins.bsky.social
Bemused retiree. Former e-commerce business owner and drummer. Happily married family man with growing left leaning tendencies.
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I have always liked Cher, and she has now gone up in my rankings.
December 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I have always liked Cher, and she has now gone up in my rankings.
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*December 17, 2025
9:30 PM ET:
Venezuela asked the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to hold an emergency meeting over U.S. actions*
cepr.net/publications...
9:30 PM ET:
Venezuela asked the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to hold an emergency meeting over U.S. actions*
cepr.net/publications...
US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America - Live Updates
As the Trump administration escalates involvement through Operation Southern Spear, CEPR will track developments across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Washington.
cepr.net
December 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
*December 17, 2025
9:30 PM ET:
Venezuela asked the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to hold an emergency meeting over U.S. actions*
cepr.net/publications...
9:30 PM ET:
Venezuela asked the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to hold an emergency meeting over U.S. actions*
cepr.net/publications...
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Who pays for Farage's private jets? 11x just to US and counting. Some trips declared, some not. The one below? Flying with US lobbyists linked to Heartland Institute and allegedly "paying for it" as per Byline Times 🤔
Did he pay for the lobbysts' flight? Did they split? Unclear.
Did he pay for the lobbysts' flight? Did they split? Unclear.
December 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Who pays for Farage's private jets? 11x just to US and counting. Some trips declared, some not. The one below? Flying with US lobbyists linked to Heartland Institute and allegedly "paying for it" as per Byline Times 🤔
Did he pay for the lobbysts' flight? Did they split? Unclear.
Did he pay for the lobbysts' flight? Did they split? Unclear.
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Beyond words.
But I'll try anyway.
Somewhere on this planet is The Worst Human. It stands to reason one of us is The Worst One. Logically, somebody has to be.
And it's this cunt, isn't it.
But I'll try anyway.
Somewhere on this planet is The Worst Human. It stands to reason one of us is The Worst One. Logically, somebody has to be.
And it's this cunt, isn't it.
December 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Beyond words.
But I'll try anyway.
Somewhere on this planet is The Worst Human. It stands to reason one of us is The Worst One. Logically, somebody has to be.
And it's this cunt, isn't it.
But I'll try anyway.
Somewhere on this planet is The Worst Human. It stands to reason one of us is The Worst One. Logically, somebody has to be.
And it's this cunt, isn't it.
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Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Shocked by the awful death of Rob Reiner. I spoke with him for over an hour last night. We talked about his work and his plans for the future. I always enjoyed his company. We met at his Dad's in 1975. Last thing he said to me was "See you next year.." Such a terrible end. Such a sweet man.
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Just when I thought I couldn't admire the man more...
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December 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Just when I thought I couldn't admire the man more...
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Well we are now the biggest shithole country. Thanks to Putin’s agent in the WH.
Trump has done everything Putin asked of him to destroy our government and civil society.
Trump has done everything Putin asked of him to destroy our government and civil society.
December 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Well we are now the biggest shithole country. Thanks to Putin’s agent in the WH.
Trump has done everything Putin asked of him to destroy our government and civil society.
Trump has done everything Putin asked of him to destroy our government and civil society.
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It's beyond belief that a Labour government, a labour government, refuses to properly fund the #NHS and is stealthily privatising it!
‘Beyond belief’ that resident doctors could strike amid flu crisis, says Starmer
Exclusive: PM’s outspoken attack on stoppages planned for 17-22 December risks inflaming tensions with medics
www.theguardian.com
December 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
It's beyond belief that a Labour government, a labour government, refuses to properly fund the #NHS and is stealthily privatising it!
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#Venezuela
It's not about "drugs."
It's the already filthy rich #RulingClass using US #imperialism to steal Venezuela's oil for themselves.
#EndUSImperialism
#NoWarButClassWar
It's not about "drugs."
It's the already filthy rich #RulingClass using US #imperialism to steal Venezuela's oil for themselves.
#EndUSImperialism
#NoWarButClassWar
December 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
#Venezuela
It's not about "drugs."
It's the already filthy rich #RulingClass using US #imperialism to steal Venezuela's oil for themselves.
#EndUSImperialism
#NoWarButClassWar
It's not about "drugs."
It's the already filthy rich #RulingClass using US #imperialism to steal Venezuela's oil for themselves.
#EndUSImperialism
#NoWarButClassWar
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Apparently we’ve established that if the US can seize the largest tanker off Venezuela, it can just as easily seize a small, alleged drug boat without murdering the occupants.
December 12, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Apparently we’ve established that if the US can seize the largest tanker off Venezuela, it can just as easily seize a small, alleged drug boat without murdering the occupants.
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It's beyond belief that a Labour government can't properly fund the #NHS and provide enough doctors to treat us.
‘Beyond belief’ that resident doctors could strike amid flu crisis, says Starmer
Exclusive: PM’s outspoken attack on stoppages planned for 17-22 December risks inflaming tensions with medics
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
It's beyond belief that a Labour government can't properly fund the #NHS and provide enough doctors to treat us.
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All I want for Xmas. 🙏
December 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
All I want for Xmas. 🙏
The US Federal Government says the No1 domestic terrorists threat is Antifa, providing no evidence that this “organisation exists. They target Venezuela to justify a war, yet have no evidence to support their claims. Why is the UK government having anything to do with Trump and his corrupt cabal?
December 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The US Federal Government says the No1 domestic terrorists threat is Antifa, providing no evidence that this “organisation exists. They target Venezuela to justify a war, yet have no evidence to support their claims. Why is the UK government having anything to do with Trump and his corrupt cabal?
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GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
December 11, 2025 at 3:51 PM
GLASHEEN: Antifa is our primary concern right now. That's the most immediate violent threat we're facing
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
BENNIE THOMPSON: Where is antifa headquartered?
GLASHEEN: ... ... ... we are building out the infrastructure right now
THOMPSON: What does that mean?
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US seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump says.
Prelude to a full scale invasion.
When dictators become unpopular they divert attention by starting wars.
What will he seize next?
Prelude to a full scale invasion.
When dictators become unpopular they divert attention by starting wars.
What will he seize next?
US seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump says
Venezuela condemns the operation as an act of
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 7:19 AM
US seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump says.
Prelude to a full scale invasion.
When dictators become unpopular they divert attention by starting wars.
What will he seize next?
Prelude to a full scale invasion.
When dictators become unpopular they divert attention by starting wars.
What will he seize next?
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Tourists to the US will have to provide 5 years of social media posts, email addresses and telephone numbers they've used used in that period, and the names, addresses, birthdates and birthplaces of family members, including children.
I'll give that a miss then.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I'll give that a miss then.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Tourists to US would have to reveal five years of social media activity under new Trump plan
Proposed plan would apply to tourists of all countries, including those not required to get a visa to visit the US
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Tourists to the US will have to provide 5 years of social media posts, email addresses and telephone numbers they've used used in that period, and the names, addresses, birthdates and birthplaces of family members, including children.
I'll give that a miss then.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
I'll give that a miss then.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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People are choosing a politics of decency, courage and imagination.
They’re choosing a politics that doesn’t scapegoat the vulnerable or remain quiet on injustice.
People are choosing to make hope normal again.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
They’re choosing a politics that doesn’t scapegoat the vulnerable or remain quiet on injustice.
People are choosing to make hope normal again.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
We need hope, not cynicism
The Green Party is ready for the change people are demanding
www.newstatesman.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:18 AM
People are choosing a politics of decency, courage and imagination.
They’re choosing a politics that doesn’t scapegoat the vulnerable or remain quiet on injustice.
People are choosing to make hope normal again.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
They’re choosing a politics that doesn’t scapegoat the vulnerable or remain quiet on injustice.
People are choosing to make hope normal again.
www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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It's noticeable that the people who are now angriest with Keir Starmer's Labour government are those who voted for it. And they are right to be. This has been his primary achievement.
So where on earth does he think Labour voters will come from, next time round?
So where on earth does he think Labour voters will come from, next time round?
How many times do we need to point this out?
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to curb ECHR to halt rise of far right
Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
It's noticeable that the people who are now angriest with Keir Starmer's Labour government are those who voted for it. And they are right to be. This has been his primary achievement.
So where on earth does he think Labour voters will come from, next time round?
So where on earth does he think Labour voters will come from, next time round?
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#SomeGoodNews A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid, flat-packable washing machine.
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
Flat-pack washing machine spins a fairer future
A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid washing machine
www.positive.news
December 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#SomeGoodNews A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid, flat-packable washing machine.
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
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How many times do we need to point this out?
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to curb ECHR to halt rise of far right
Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
How many times do we need to point this out?
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
By appeasing the far right, you do not weaken it. You strengthen it.
While weakening your own position.
There's a vast amount of academic research showing this.
But Labour will not listen.
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
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Wholesale UK Electricity is 35% cheaper than the same period in 2024, Gas is 28% cheaper.
What about YOUR bills?
What about YOUR bills?
December 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Wholesale UK Electricity is 35% cheaper than the same period in 2024, Gas is 28% cheaper.
What about YOUR bills?
What about YOUR bills?