Dr Kim Shepherd
@drkimshepherd.bsky.social
Ph.D Water Microbiologist. Retired to the Scottish Highlands. Sci-fi fan. Book reader. Grandmother. Walker/hiker who occasionally tweets new routes whilst exploring. Mostly a nerd really. Uses #HighlandLochs for scenic info
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Not only the loss of China as a customer, but I'd like to remind that USAID used to buy up excess harvests, keeping farmers viable from year to year
So not only have farmers lost USAID as a buyer of last resort, hundreds of thousands have starved elsewhere too. Plus the loss of soft power
So not only have farmers lost USAID as a buyer of last resort, hundreds of thousands have starved elsewhere too. Plus the loss of soft power
“.. Soybeans are coming back a little bit, but currently [China's purchases] are at much, much lower levels .. For all of the other products — cotton, wheat, pork, beef — the exports were devastated in 2025, and there's no evidence of them coming back."
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September 25, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Not only the loss of China as a customer, but I'd like to remind that USAID used to buy up excess harvests, keeping farmers viable from year to year
So not only have farmers lost USAID as a buyer of last resort, hundreds of thousands have starved elsewhere too. Plus the loss of soft power
So not only have farmers lost USAID as a buyer of last resort, hundreds of thousands have starved elsewhere too. Plus the loss of soft power
A beautiful country which I visited in the 1990s. Lovely people
Under blockade illegally for months to inflict pain on the people. Not a threat to the USA. Never was
And the world will sit aside again. So will Congress. Get off your knees USA. He's an 80yr old dementia riven coward and criminal!
Under blockade illegally for months to inflict pain on the people. Not a threat to the USA. Never was
And the world will sit aside again. So will Congress. Get off your knees USA. He's an 80yr old dementia riven coward and criminal!
One failed war isn’t good enough - Trump is now preparing for possible military action in Cuba.
U.S. military lays groundwork for potential action around Cuba
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
www.cbsnews.com
September 25, 2026 at 4:51 PM
A beautiful country which I visited in the 1990s. Lovely people
Under blockade illegally for months to inflict pain on the people. Not a threat to the USA. Never was
And the world will sit aside again. So will Congress. Get off your knees USA. He's an 80yr old dementia riven coward and criminal!
Under blockade illegally for months to inflict pain on the people. Not a threat to the USA. Never was
And the world will sit aside again. So will Congress. Get off your knees USA. He's an 80yr old dementia riven coward and criminal!
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Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Borbs, birds looking plump so here's a rather round Northern Pygmy Owl. The second photo shows just how skinny it can look when it sucks it all in. Same bird, same perch, a few seconds later. #birds #owls
September 25, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Borbs, birds looking plump so here's a rather round Northern Pygmy Owl. The second photo shows just how skinny it can look when it sucks it all in. Same bird, same perch, a few seconds later. #birds #owls
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Diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria reaches 16 997 cases and 596 deaths through August, with Plateau reporting 469 suspected cases in September
https://beaconbio.org/en/report/?reportid=66261b89-2aa3-4040-a500-a5e2df92fa50&eventid=8011ccb8-fa82-4afe-9e59-40459d818304&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
https://beaconbio.org/en/report/?reportid=66261b89-2aa3-4040-a500-a5e2df92fa50&eventid=8011ccb8-fa82-4afe-9e59-40459d818304&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
September 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria reaches 16 997 cases and 596 deaths through August, with Plateau reporting 469 suspected cases in September
https://beaconbio.org/en/report/?reportid=66261b89-2aa3-4040-a500-a5e2df92fa50&eventid=8011ccb8-fa82-4afe-9e59-40459d818304&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
https://beaconbio.org/en/report/?reportid=66261b89-2aa3-4040-a500-a5e2df92fa50&eventid=8011ccb8-fa82-4afe-9e59-40459d818304&utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social
Katie Phang is doing the Lords Work here 👇
UPDATE: Blanche was forced to file his Answer yesterday, which he did.
We’re awaiting confirmation that Blanche delivered to Court the unredacted handwritten FBI notes, along with other materials he was ordered to give. Will know shortly.
I’ll break it all down on my YouTube channel later today!
We’re awaiting confirmation that Blanche delivered to Court the unredacted handwritten FBI notes, along with other materials he was ordered to give. Will know shortly.
I’ll break it all down on my YouTube channel later today!
September 25, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Katie Phang is doing the Lords Work here 👇
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President Trump-Rubio are reportedly preparing to unleash sweeping sanctions to cripple International Criminal Court.
One potential consequence:
The release of some of the world's worst criminals held by the Court.
Case 1: Philippines' Duterte held for crimes against humanity
One potential consequence:
The release of some of the world's worst criminals held by the Court.
Case 1: Philippines' Duterte held for crimes against humanity
Proposed U.S. Sanctions Against the ICC Could Lead to Detainees’ Release
A list of individuals currently in ICC custody awaiting trial or judgment, who could be released if U.S. sanctions dismantle the Court.
www.justsecurity.org
September 25, 2026 at 2:28 PM
President Trump-Rubio are reportedly preparing to unleash sweeping sanctions to cripple International Criminal Court.
One potential consequence:
The release of some of the world's worst criminals held by the Court.
Case 1: Philippines' Duterte held for crimes against humanity
One potential consequence:
The release of some of the world's worst criminals held by the Court.
Case 1: Philippines' Duterte held for crimes against humanity
Apropos of nothing, and mentioning this for no reason at all, the International Criminal Court does not recognise the "Presidential Immunity" nonsense of the USA
I'm sure these sanctions are a complete coincidence...
I'm sure these sanctions are a complete coincidence...
President Trump-Rubio are reportedly preparing to unleash sweeping sanctions to cripple International Criminal Court.
One potential consequence:
The release of some of the world's worst criminals held by the Court.
Case 1: Philippines' Duterte held for crimes against humanity
One potential consequence:
The release of some of the world's worst criminals held by the Court.
Case 1: Philippines' Duterte held for crimes against humanity
Proposed U.S. Sanctions Against the ICC Could Lead to Detainees’ Release
A list of individuals currently in ICC custody awaiting trial or judgment, who could be released if U.S. sanctions dismantle the Court.
www.justsecurity.org
September 25, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Apropos of nothing, and mentioning this for no reason at all, the International Criminal Court does not recognise the "Presidential Immunity" nonsense of the USA
I'm sure these sanctions are a complete coincidence...
I'm sure these sanctions are a complete coincidence...
I don't even want to know what this is about...
Before we reach the question of whether there is an epidemic of pilots who like being furries in their spare time as Tuberville claims, has he cited specific reasons why they aren’t capable of flying airplanes?
September 25, 2026 at 12:22 AM
I don't even want to know what this is about...
Well that's tonight's nightmare organised 😳
Interacting with a flexible, accordion-like kinetic paper sculpture crafted by Chinese artist Li Hongbo using stacked paper sheets in a honeycomb structure.
youtube.com/shorts/hLpe9...
youtube.com/shorts/hLpe9...
September 25, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Well that's tonight's nightmare organised 😳
If it was any darker, we wouldn't be able to see him at all
Clownshow 🤡
Clownshow 🤡
Trump makes a toasting gesture but then hands the full glass back to a waiter
September 25, 2026 at 12:08 AM
If it was any darker, we wouldn't be able to see him at all
Clownshow 🤡
Clownshow 🤡
All that money, yet never a dress that fits...
The party never ends at the WH, as no expense will be spared at the latest lavish dinner since we are paying.
September 25, 2026 at 12:02 AM
All that money, yet never a dress that fits...
1. I thought she was married
2. I genuinely thought that was Borat 😯
2. I genuinely thought that was Borat 😯
September 24, 2026 at 11:58 PM
1. I thought she was married
2. I genuinely thought that was Borat 😯
2. I genuinely thought that was Borat 😯
I remain in awe at the arc on that
Anyway, anyone arrested the boat slasher who took a knife to a rescue boat yesterday?
Anyway, anyone arrested the boat slasher who took a knife to a rescue boat yesterday?
September 23, 2026 at 5:14 PM
I remain in awe at the arc on that
Anyway, anyone arrested the boat slasher who took a knife to a rescue boat yesterday?
Anyway, anyone arrested the boat slasher who took a knife to a rescue boat yesterday?
Do please point out to EVERY idiot that still supports this imbecile, that this is the LITERAL definition of Communism
They'll scream, cry, deny, weep, wail
But keep on
They'll scream, cry, deny, weep, wail
But keep on
No matter what side of the aisle you’re on, this argument should be chilling.
Trying to limit freedom of the press under the guise of national security is what tinpot dictators do. That’s not how a functioning democracy works.
Trying to limit freedom of the press under the guise of national security is what tinpot dictators do. That’s not how a functioning democracy works.
September 23, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Do please point out to EVERY idiot that still supports this imbecile, that this is the LITERAL definition of Communism
They'll scream, cry, deny, weep, wail
But keep on
They'll scream, cry, deny, weep, wail
But keep on
I keep telling you.
Robot dogs 🐕
Nobody is listening...
Robot dogs 🐕
Nobody is listening...
September 13, 2026 at 10:20 PM
I keep telling you.
Robot dogs 🐕
Nobody is listening...
Robot dogs 🐕
Nobody is listening...
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September 13, 2026 at 9:25 PM
I have a new tweet to pin 👍
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This might be of interest if you've not seen it.
ifloz.substack.com/p/dutch-get-...
ifloz.substack.com/p/dutch-get-...
DUTCH GET THEIR GOLD THE FUCK OUTTA DODGE
France left in January. The Dutch left this week. Norway's packing. Germany is still telling itself the Fed is fine.
ifloz.substack.com
September 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM
This might be of interest if you've not seen it.
ifloz.substack.com/p/dutch-get-...
ifloz.substack.com/p/dutch-get-...
Whilst he is too stupid to explain how the USA economy works to...
Everyone else should look up the Triffin Dilemma (or Triffin Paradox, same thing, different name)
It is a function of the privilege of being the reserve currency to run trade deficits. Its his dollars are returned to the USA
Everyone else should look up the Triffin Dilemma (or Triffin Paradox, same thing, different name)
It is a function of the privilege of being the reserve currency to run trade deficits. Its his dollars are returned to the USA
Trump says he will cut off all trade entirely with "some nations" unless the Fed lowers interest rates
September 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Whilst he is too stupid to explain how the USA economy works to...
Everyone else should look up the Triffin Dilemma (or Triffin Paradox, same thing, different name)
It is a function of the privilege of being the reserve currency to run trade deficits. Its his dollars are returned to the USA
Everyone else should look up the Triffin Dilemma (or Triffin Paradox, same thing, different name)
It is a function of the privilege of being the reserve currency to run trade deficits. Its his dollars are returned to the USA
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Definitely a mood.
September 13, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Definitely a mood.
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Plume superimposed on a Google map for additional reference.
September 13, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Plume superimposed on a Google map for additional reference.
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It was great catching up with old friends and meeting up with internet friends like @johnorloff.bsky.social and @lmbd1418.bsky.social in person!
You really cannot beat this event. Great speakers and an engaged and thoughtful audience!
And no German reenactors allowed!
You really cannot beat this event. Great speakers and an engaged and thoughtful audience!
And no German reenactors allowed!
September 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
It was great catching up with old friends and meeting up with internet friends like @johnorloff.bsky.social and @lmbd1418.bsky.social in person!
You really cannot beat this event. Great speakers and an engaged and thoughtful audience!
And no German reenactors allowed!
You really cannot beat this event. Great speakers and an engaged and thoughtful audience!
And no German reenactors allowed!
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That's a wrap! Another amazing We Have Ways Fest (#6!) in the books and another incredible experience. Alex and I had an audience of over 1,500!
I did three talks, two of which were focused on the Holocaust. Again, I am so grateful to Al Murray and James Holland for including me and the Holocaust.
I did three talks, two of which were focused on the Holocaust. Again, I am so grateful to Al Murray and James Holland for including me and the Holocaust.
September 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
That's a wrap! Another amazing We Have Ways Fest (#6!) in the books and another incredible experience. Alex and I had an audience of over 1,500!
I did three talks, two of which were focused on the Holocaust. Again, I am so grateful to Al Murray and James Holland for including me and the Holocaust.
I did three talks, two of which were focused on the Holocaust. Again, I am so grateful to Al Murray and James Holland for including me and the Holocaust.