Bette
@swisskale.bsky.social
European, Swiss (Vaud), British. Irish OH. Lived many years in Brussels ❤️. #TheArchers follower. Heartbroken by brexit
We know Esme is going to take on George, don’t we? I wonder how he will like to have a female employer, though 🧐 #TheArchers
January 27, 2026 at 10:27 PM
We know Esme is going to take on George, don’t we? I wonder how he will like to have a female employer, though 🧐 #TheArchers
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Full EU membership should be put to the public at the next election. It's time to return home.
inews.co.uk/opinion/rejo...
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Rejoining the EU is the only way to stop Trump
It is time to return home
inews.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Full EU membership should be put to the public at the next election. It's time to return home.
inews.co.uk/opinion/rejo...
inews.co.uk/opinion/rejo...
I don’t understand. Helen got rid of Clarrie and now she is employing Akram? #TheArchers
January 26, 2026 at 7:09 PM
I don’t understand. Helen got rid of Clarrie and now she is employing Akram? #TheArchers
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1,173 people were shot dead by "law enforcement" in the USA last year.
In the UK, it was 2.
The US population is 6x that of the UK, so go ahead and multiply the second figure by 6.
Then explain to me why this massively disproportionate rate of killing is so.
In the UK, it was 2.
The US population is 6x that of the UK, so go ahead and multiply the second figure by 6.
Then explain to me why this massively disproportionate rate of killing is so.
January 25, 2026 at 11:55 PM
1,173 people were shot dead by "law enforcement" in the USA last year.
In the UK, it was 2.
The US population is 6x that of the UK, so go ahead and multiply the second figure by 6.
Then explain to me why this massively disproportionate rate of killing is so.
In the UK, it was 2.
The US population is 6x that of the UK, so go ahead and multiply the second figure by 6.
Then explain to me why this massively disproportionate rate of killing is so.
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1/ I've been thinking a lot about the US "This is not who we are" discourse. Trying to think through it.
Note: This is all so far out of my lane my car may as well be in a nearby lake, so just skip this thread if you're looking for actual expertise or wisdom.
Note: This is all so far out of my lane my car may as well be in a nearby lake, so just skip this thread if you're looking for actual expertise or wisdom.
January 25, 2026 at 11:05 AM
1/ I've been thinking a lot about the US "This is not who we are" discourse. Trying to think through it.
Note: This is all so far out of my lane my car may as well be in a nearby lake, so just skip this thread if you're looking for actual expertise or wisdom.
Note: This is all so far out of my lane my car may as well be in a nearby lake, so just skip this thread if you're looking for actual expertise or wisdom.
Just seen “Hamnet” and utterly disappointed. The script was terrible. and any semblance to accuracy out of the window. I was left absolutely unmoved.
January 25, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Just seen “Hamnet” and utterly disappointed. The script was terrible. and any semblance to accuracy out of the window. I was left absolutely unmoved.
I’ve never heard this Cecil Jackson mentioned before tonight. I want to know more about this elderly gentleman who has clearly enjoyed the quiet life in Ambridge. #TheArchers
January 25, 2026 at 10:22 PM
I’ve never heard this Cecil Jackson mentioned before tonight. I want to know more about this elderly gentleman who has clearly enjoyed the quiet life in Ambridge. #TheArchers
I think #TheTraitors is too slanted towards a traitor winning. I hope the BBC rectify this in some way in future series.
January 24, 2026 at 1:30 AM
I think #TheTraitors is too slanted towards a traitor winning. I hope the BBC rectify this in some way in future series.
I feel in my bones that James won’t win, but he is by far the most entertaining faithful. #TheTraitors
January 23, 2026 at 12:34 AM
I feel in my bones that James won’t win, but he is by far the most entertaining faithful. #TheTraitors
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was briefly so excited reading this until I realised he meant Davos
January 20, 2026 at 8:11 PM
was briefly so excited reading this until I realised he meant Davos
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More than 200,000 Danish citizens have signed a petition to buy California as a response to Trump’s attempt to take Greenland.
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
January 17, 2026 at 5:36 PM
More than 200,000 Danish citizens have signed a petition to buy California as a response to Trump’s attempt to take Greenland.
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
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British artist Rob Rowland specialises in railway paintings ~ here, I’m enjoying the night-time atmosphere and lighting effects he achieves in this nostalgic image of a misty, wet Drury Hill, Nottingham in the early 60s
January 17, 2026 at 7:30 AM
British artist Rob Rowland specialises in railway paintings ~ here, I’m enjoying the night-time atmosphere and lighting effects he achieves in this nostalgic image of a misty, wet Drury Hill, Nottingham in the early 60s
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🧵 As the cold spell comes to an end with black ice, Hamburg doing what Hamburg does best: community, resilience, ...building small snowpeople. By everyone, for everyone. After someone squashed those on the bridge, people were back the next day & replaced them.
My kind of people.
My kind of people.
January 12, 2026 at 3:55 AM
🧵 As the cold spell comes to an end with black ice, Hamburg doing what Hamburg does best: community, resilience, ...building small snowpeople. By everyone, for everyone. After someone squashed those on the bridge, people were back the next day & replaced them.
My kind of people.
My kind of people.
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Do you know how many Labour MPs are now on Bluesky?
It's now over 300 out of the 400 or so MPs!
And many do post!
I've created starter packs and a list!
Firstly the list:
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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It's now over 300 out of the 400 or so MPs!
And many do post!
I've created starter packs and a list!
Firstly the list:
bsky.app/profile/did:...
1/5
January 11, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Do you know how many Labour MPs are now on Bluesky?
It's now over 300 out of the 400 or so MPs!
And many do post!
I've created starter packs and a list!
Firstly the list:
bsky.app/profile/did:...
1/5
It's now over 300 out of the 400 or so MPs!
And many do post!
I've created starter packs and a list!
Firstly the list:
bsky.app/profile/did:...
1/5
I absolutely hated the threads thingy - only listened because of references to it. *WHY DO THIS?!* It destroyed ##TheArchers mystique of being real time. 😡
January 5, 2026 at 8:59 PM
I absolutely hated the threads thingy - only listened because of references to it. *WHY DO THIS?!* It destroyed ##TheArchers mystique of being real time. 😡
Fallon suspected Harrison, so hacked the vcam (wrong assumption). Peeps think Amber is protecting Brad - who wouldn’t harm a fly 🤣. I reckon she *is* protecting her dad, though. #TheArchers
January 5, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Fallon suspected Harrison, so hacked the vcam (wrong assumption). Peeps think Amber is protecting Brad - who wouldn’t harm a fly 🤣. I reckon she *is* protecting her dad, though. #TheArchers
Si, it’s not Marky’s gang - but I don’t believe it is any of Ambridge suspects either, which only leaves Amber’s dad in the flash car? #TheArchers
January 5, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Si, it’s not Marky’s gang - but I don’t believe it is any of Ambridge suspects either, which only leaves Amber’s dad in the flash car? #TheArchers
Excellent discussion on Venezuela - very clear and informative and well worth the listen: podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/b...
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January 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Excellent discussion on Venezuela - very clear and informative and well worth the listen: podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/b...
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Ok. So. They anonymised the sheep.
January 4, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Ok. So. They anonymised the sheep.
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President Zelensky reacts to Maduro’s capture, suggesting Putin should be next:
If it is possible to deal with dictators like that, just like that, then the United States of America knows what to do next.
If it is possible to deal with dictators like that, just like that, then the United States of America knows what to do next.
January 3, 2026 at 9:48 PM
President Zelensky reacts to Maduro’s capture, suggesting Putin should be next:
If it is possible to deal with dictators like that, just like that, then the United States of America knows what to do next.
If it is possible to deal with dictators like that, just like that, then the United States of America knows what to do next.
January 2, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Presumably, the 3 traitors will be gunning for the ST? #TheTraitors
January 2, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Presumably, the 3 traitors will be gunning for the ST? #TheTraitors