ArgyllanderⓋ🏴🇪🇺😷
@argyllander.bsky.social
Scottish : Independence : 🏴 in 🇪🇺 : Detest Tories (red & blue flavours) : Left / Green leaning : Vegan🌱 : Equality : Ally : Environment : Politics : Pro EU : Music fan🎶 : Covid aware😷 : He/Him : 60 something : Live in Argyll, Scotland
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Which side are you on?
The side of abandoning Earth, and profiting from apocalypse?
Or staying loyal to this planet and its people?
This brilliant video from @naomiaklein.bsky.social asks the most consequential question in human history.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK2n...
The side of abandoning Earth, and profiting from apocalypse?
Or staying loyal to this planet and its people?
This brilliant video from @naomiaklein.bsky.social asks the most consequential question in human history.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK2n...
How modern fascism works | End Times Fascism | Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor
YouTube video by Naomi Klein
www.youtube.com
September 13, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Which side are you on?
The side of abandoning Earth, and profiting from apocalypse?
Or staying loyal to this planet and its people?
This brilliant video from @naomiaklein.bsky.social asks the most consequential question in human history.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK2n...
The side of abandoning Earth, and profiting from apocalypse?
Or staying loyal to this planet and its people?
This brilliant video from @naomiaklein.bsky.social asks the most consequential question in human history.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK2n...
Must watch (9 min) trailer for Naomi Klein's (vitally important for our times) new book - End Times Fascism.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK2n...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK2n...
How modern fascism works | End Times Fascism | Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor
YouTube video by Naomi Klein
www.youtube.com
September 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Must watch (9 min) trailer for Naomi Klein's (vitally important for our times) new book - End Times Fascism.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK2n...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aK2n...
Delay until after by-election. FFS, how very Labour, thinking voters won't will notice.
UK to delay Jackdaw gas field decision until after October by-election, Telegraph says reut.rs/4xhRfE4
UK to delay Jackdaw gas field decision until after October by-election, Telegraph says
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to delay a decision on whether to bring the Jackdaw gas field online until after a parliamentary by-election next month, the Telegraph reported on Friday, citing government sources.
reut.rs
September 11, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Delay until after by-election. FFS, how very Labour, thinking voters won't will notice.
"A public health expert has issued a major warning about Scotland’s AI data centre boom.
It comes with at least 24 proposed AI data centres currently in the planning system across the country, with others expected to be imminent."
www.thenational.scot/news/2654205...
It comes with at least 24 proposed AI data centres currently in the planning system across the country, with others expected to be imminent."
www.thenational.scot/news/2654205...
Public health expert issues major warning about Scotland's AI data centres
A PUBLIC health expert has issued a warning about Scotland’s AI data centre boom ...
www.thenational.scot
September 11, 2026 at 12:38 PM
"A public health expert has issued a major warning about Scotland’s AI data centre boom.
It comes with at least 24 proposed AI data centres currently in the planning system across the country, with others expected to be imminent."
www.thenational.scot/news/2654205...
It comes with at least 24 proposed AI data centres currently in the planning system across the country, with others expected to be imminent."
www.thenational.scot/news/2654205...
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The cosy boys’ club of the anti-independence media in Scotland seems to be more concerned with defeating Scottish independence than with defeating far-right extremism, writes Paul Kavanagh ✍️
www.thenational.scot/politi...
www.thenational.scot/politi...
September 9, 2026 at 2:55 PM
The cosy boys’ club of the anti-independence media in Scotland seems to be more concerned with defeating Scottish independence than with defeating far-right extremism, writes Paul Kavanagh ✍️
www.thenational.scot/politi...
www.thenational.scot/politi...
How to Leave a Voluntary Union, A good article from @bellacaledonia.bsky.social
bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/09/09/h...
bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/09/09/h...
How to Leave a Voluntary Union
So Now IS the Time, apparently. Andy Burnham has laid out the conditions for a second Scottish independence referendum during Prime Minister’s Questions. Sort of. To add to the impression of …
bellacaledonia.org.uk
September 10, 2026 at 9:51 AM
How to Leave a Voluntary Union, A good article from @bellacaledonia.bsky.social
bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/09/09/h...
bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/09/09/h...
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In the weeks and months ahead, it is worth remembering that most UK polling (intentionally?) skews Scottish independence polling by using 2014 'weighting' that is now 12 years out of date.
September 10, 2026 at 6:59 AM
In the weeks and months ahead, it is worth remembering that most UK polling (intentionally?) skews Scottish independence polling by using 2014 'weighting' that is now 12 years out of date.
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“These anti-migrant vigilante groups claim that their intention is to protect women and children. This is manifestly false”: why we need to act now against far-right disorder
By @hopenothate.org.uk’s @nicklowles.bsky.social
www.thenerve.news/p/britain-fa...
By @hopenothate.org.uk’s @nicklowles.bsky.social
www.thenerve.news/p/britain-fa...
September 9, 2026 at 10:13 AM
“These anti-migrant vigilante groups claim that their intention is to protect women and children. This is manifestly false”: why we need to act now against far-right disorder
By @hopenothate.org.uk’s @nicklowles.bsky.social
www.thenerve.news/p/britain-fa...
By @hopenothate.org.uk’s @nicklowles.bsky.social
www.thenerve.news/p/britain-fa...
Behind the headline the phrase - "when the "agreement states that the UK Northern Ireland Secretary “shall” call a referendum on Irish reunification if it looks likely that the people would vote in support."
So in the hands of UKGovt and they will just ignore. Not news really, beyond the headline.
So in the hands of UKGovt and they will just ignore. Not news really, beyond the headline.
September 9, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Behind the headline the phrase - "when the "agreement states that the UK Northern Ireland Secretary “shall” call a referendum on Irish reunification if it looks likely that the people would vote in support."
So in the hands of UKGovt and they will just ignore. Not news really, beyond the headline.
So in the hands of UKGovt and they will just ignore. Not news really, beyond the headline.
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Nick Robinson on Today is literally talking about ‘legitimate concerns’ after second night of organised men dressed in black - sorry ‘protesters’ - mobilising en masse in another littoral town.
This is how street fascism is normalised
This is how street fascism is normalised
September 7, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Nick Robinson on Today is literally talking about ‘legitimate concerns’ after second night of organised men dressed in black - sorry ‘protesters’ - mobilising en masse in another littoral town.
This is how street fascism is normalised
This is how street fascism is normalised
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NEW: A left-wing news outlet has been left with 'no alternative' but to suspend all operations after it allegedly had a second bank account frozen with no explanation 🏦
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
September 5, 2026 at 10:04 AM
NEW: A left-wing news outlet has been left with 'no alternative' but to suspend all operations after it allegedly had a second bank account frozen with no explanation 🏦
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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UK man starts potential right wing terrorist group, amplified by Russian / Israeli networks, Home Office asleep at the wheel.
In follow up posts the agitator states “we are not voting our way out of this” implying violent uprising.
In follow up posts the agitator states “we are not voting our way out of this” implying violent uprising.
September 6, 2026 at 1:52 AM
UK man starts potential right wing terrorist group, amplified by Russian / Israeli networks, Home Office asleep at the wheel.
In follow up posts the agitator states “we are not voting our way out of this” implying violent uprising.
In follow up posts the agitator states “we are not voting our way out of this” implying violent uprising.
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A Reform government would force schools to sing the National Anthem and if they don't oblige parents will be encouraged to report them to the authorities.
Yeah that's not like really scary and authoritarian
schoolsweek.co.uk/reform-there...
Yeah that's not like really scary and authoritarian
schoolsweek.co.uk/reform-there...
Reform: 'There will be consequences for not singing anthem'
Braverman believes parents will tip her off if heads don't follow her anthem and hymns rules
schoolsweek.co.uk
September 6, 2026 at 10:56 AM
A Reform government would force schools to sing the National Anthem and if they don't oblige parents will be encouraged to report them to the authorities.
Yeah that's not like really scary and authoritarian
schoolsweek.co.uk/reform-there...
Yeah that's not like really scary and authoritarian
schoolsweek.co.uk/reform-there...
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EXCLUSIVE: A protester who disrupted Reform UK's party conference in Birmingham has spoken out after they were violent assaulted by audience members 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
September 5, 2026 at 5:57 PM
EXCLUSIVE: A protester who disrupted Reform UK's party conference in Birmingham has spoken out after they were violent assaulted by audience members 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
www.thenational.scot/news/2...
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🇬🇧 ‘Refash uk’ OrcFest Conference 2026 🇬🇧
September 6, 2026 at 10:26 AM
🇬🇧 ‘Refash uk’ OrcFest Conference 2026 🇬🇧
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In our new essay for the @financialtimes.com (you read that right), @astra.bsky.social and I link the extreme weather events we have all been living through to the rise of a new iteration of futureless fascism, wherein the rich and powerful plan for their bunkered survival behind fortressed borders.
September 5, 2026 at 4:14 AM
In our new essay for the @financialtimes.com (you read that right), @astra.bsky.social and I link the extreme weather events we have all been living through to the rise of a new iteration of futureless fascism, wherein the rich and powerful plan for their bunkered survival behind fortressed borders.
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Why has Trump been attacking unions and workers’ rights?
He wants working people to feel helpless and divided.
Trump and his billionaire backers realize that the collective power of a unified labor movement outweighs their own power.
Know this: Workers outnumber the oligarchs.
He wants working people to feel helpless and divided.
Trump and his billionaire backers realize that the collective power of a unified labor movement outweighs their own power.
Know this: Workers outnumber the oligarchs.
September 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Why has Trump been attacking unions and workers’ rights?
He wants working people to feel helpless and divided.
Trump and his billionaire backers realize that the collective power of a unified labor movement outweighs their own power.
Know this: Workers outnumber the oligarchs.
He wants working people to feel helpless and divided.
Trump and his billionaire backers realize that the collective power of a unified labor movement outweighs their own power.
Know this: Workers outnumber the oligarchs.
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Federal minimum wage in:
2009: $7.25
2010: $7.25
2011: $7.25
2012: $7.25
2013: $7.25
2014: $7.25
2015: $7.25
2016: $7.25
2017: $7.25
2018: $7.25
2019: $7.25
2020: $7.25
2021: $7.25
2022: $7.25
2023: $7.25
2024: $7.25
2025: $7.25
2026: $7.25
Folks, it's time to raise the damn wage already.
2009: $7.25
2010: $7.25
2011: $7.25
2012: $7.25
2013: $7.25
2014: $7.25
2015: $7.25
2016: $7.25
2017: $7.25
2018: $7.25
2019: $7.25
2020: $7.25
2021: $7.25
2022: $7.25
2023: $7.25
2024: $7.25
2025: $7.25
2026: $7.25
Folks, it's time to raise the damn wage already.
September 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Federal minimum wage in:
2009: $7.25
2010: $7.25
2011: $7.25
2012: $7.25
2013: $7.25
2014: $7.25
2015: $7.25
2016: $7.25
2017: $7.25
2018: $7.25
2019: $7.25
2020: $7.25
2021: $7.25
2022: $7.25
2023: $7.25
2024: $7.25
2025: $7.25
2026: $7.25
Folks, it's time to raise the damn wage already.
2009: $7.25
2010: $7.25
2011: $7.25
2012: $7.25
2013: $7.25
2014: $7.25
2015: $7.25
2016: $7.25
2017: $7.25
2018: $7.25
2019: $7.25
2020: $7.25
2021: $7.25
2022: $7.25
2023: $7.25
2024: $7.25
2025: $7.25
2026: $7.25
Folks, it's time to raise the damn wage already.
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Well it appears that the UK political and media class have decided that tutting loudly is the most appropriate response to a large gang of masked racists.
Utterly pathetic.
Utterly pathetic.
Europe has a far right problem and the US government plus various tech bros are encouraging it. The centre right insofar as it remains is stuck in paralysis as to what to do, and much of the media likewise, including supposedly "progressive" titles (yes you, staggers).
September 5, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Well it appears that the UK political and media class have decided that tutting loudly is the most appropriate response to a large gang of masked racists.
Utterly pathetic.
Utterly pathetic.
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Maricopa County, Arizona, often sends out more than 2 million ballots in its initial mailing.
Under new regulations ordered by Trump, it’s possible that one ballot with a bad barcode or wrong voter information could delay the entire batch.
Under new regulations ordered by Trump, it’s possible that one ballot with a bad barcode or wrong voter information could delay the entire batch.
New Mail Voting Rules Moved Forward Despite USPS Officials’ Concerns About Mass Disenfranchisement
In internal meetings, officials worried the rules they were drafting could delay or block ballots from reaching large swaths of eligible voters for the upcoming midterms.
www.propublica.org
September 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Maricopa County, Arizona, often sends out more than 2 million ballots in its initial mailing.
Under new regulations ordered by Trump, it’s possible that one ballot with a bad barcode or wrong voter information could delay the entire batch.
Under new regulations ordered by Trump, it’s possible that one ballot with a bad barcode or wrong voter information could delay the entire batch.
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"Spontaneous protest"...
Those guys just happened to be taking a bracing walk on the cliffs with their balaklavas, got a bit bored and just decided to block traffic to mix things up a bit?
Those guys just happened to be taking a bracing walk on the cliffs with their balaklavas, got a bit bored and just decided to block traffic to mix things up a bit?
Sure, seems totally fine for a bunch of masked men to stop traffic around a port
September 5, 2026 at 12:44 PM
"Spontaneous protest"...
Those guys just happened to be taking a bracing walk on the cliffs with their balaklavas, got a bit bored and just decided to block traffic to mix things up a bit?
Those guys just happened to be taking a bracing walk on the cliffs with their balaklavas, got a bit bored and just decided to block traffic to mix things up a bit?
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Just so it's clear where England stands right now.
The lady in the photo below, retired vicar Sue Parfitt, who is 84 years old, is considered a terrorist and was arrested 6th July.
The masked group in the photo below are not considered terrorists & were allowed to roam freely.
The lady in the photo below, retired vicar Sue Parfitt, who is 84 years old, is considered a terrorist and was arrested 6th July.
The masked group in the photo below are not considered terrorists & were allowed to roam freely.
September 5, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Just so it's clear where England stands right now.
The lady in the photo below, retired vicar Sue Parfitt, who is 84 years old, is considered a terrorist and was arrested 6th July.
The masked group in the photo below are not considered terrorists & were allowed to roam freely.
The lady in the photo below, retired vicar Sue Parfitt, who is 84 years old, is considered a terrorist and was arrested 6th July.
The masked group in the photo below are not considered terrorists & were allowed to roam freely.
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Let me get this right: if you're a retired vicar and peacefully hold up a sign opposing genocide, you're a terrorist.
But if 1200 morons put on balaclavas and close half of Dover to stop people *escaping* genocide, police "constructively engage."
Is that it?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
But if 1200 morons put on balaclavas and close half of Dover to stop people *escaping* genocide, police "constructively engage."
Is that it?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Black-clad protesters in balaclavas block road at port of Dover in Kent
Traffic on A20 in and out of port grinds to halt as Kent police say they are in attendance and engaging with group
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Let me get this right: if you're a retired vicar and peacefully hold up a sign opposing genocide, you're a terrorist.
But if 1200 morons put on balaclavas and close half of Dover to stop people *escaping* genocide, police "constructively engage."
Is that it?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
But if 1200 morons put on balaclavas and close half of Dover to stop people *escaping* genocide, police "constructively engage."
Is that it?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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The BBC is on the way out. It has no idea what it stands for in the 21st century and its attempt to find a role has backfired so badly it has become an act of self-destruction.
Auntie is dead. She just doesn’t have the sense to climb into her coffin and shut the lid.
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Auntie is dead. She just doesn’t have the sense to climb into her coffin and shut the lid.
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Like the fate of River City, the decline of BBC Scotland did not need to happen
From TV to radio, the output in derided, and huge job cuts are coming. Our Writer at Large says it didn’t have to be this way, but bosses took a…
www.heraldscotland.com
September 5, 2026 at 11:42 AM
The BBC is on the way out. It has no idea what it stands for in the 21st century and its attempt to find a role has backfired so badly it has become an act of self-destruction.
Auntie is dead. She just doesn’t have the sense to climb into her coffin and shut the lid.
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Auntie is dead. She just doesn’t have the sense to climb into her coffin and shut the lid.
In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
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Pro-Russia/Pro-Israel right-wing Reform sycophants in the UK assault multiple young women for speaking out against Donald Trump and the Tate brother's friend, the corrupt Nigel Farage. Farage laughed and joked about the assaults.
September 5, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Pro-Russia/Pro-Israel right-wing Reform sycophants in the UK assault multiple young women for speaking out against Donald Trump and the Tate brother's friend, the corrupt Nigel Farage. Farage laughed and joked about the assaults.