@vintaget.bsky.social
I'm old & semi disabled. Keen interest in politics.
UK citizen. Centre left. Pro EU, pro Ukraine. Value open-mindedness. Will 🚫 abusive repliers.
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UK citizen. Centre left. Pro EU, pro Ukraine. Value open-mindedness. Will 🚫 abusive repliers.
No DMs.
Wow Christian Fraser is back on Context! Hurrah! Brill in extreme!
September 17, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Wow Christian Fraser is back on Context! Hurrah! Brill in extreme!
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Starting a pointless trade war with our most reliable partner as a distraction from your failed war in Iran (that you launched as a distraction from your administration covering up the Epstein files) isn’t going to win you any votes.
August 24, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Starting a pointless trade war with our most reliable partner as a distraction from your failed war in Iran (that you launched as a distraction from your administration covering up the Epstein files) isn’t going to win you any votes.
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Mark Carney: "This fall we will begin intense discussions with the European Union, the world's second-largest economy, to build a much stronger and deeper economic and security partnership"
August 24, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Mark Carney: "This fall we will begin intense discussions with the European Union, the world's second-largest economy, to build a much stronger and deeper economic and security partnership"
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For over a year, Canada has worked intensively and in good faith with the United States to negotiate a new comprehensive trade deal. We have been pragmatic, patient, and persistent. Our goal has always been to get the best deal for Canadians, never a deal at any price or on any time frame.
August 22, 2026 at 4:05 PM
For over a year, Canada has worked intensively and in good faith with the United States to negotiate a new comprehensive trade deal. We have been pragmatic, patient, and persistent. Our goal has always been to get the best deal for Canadians, never a deal at any price or on any time frame.
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These droughts and fires aren't the new normal. They are the early stages of years of things getting worse. Act now and act fast or the price will be horrendous
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Destroyed crops, riverbed cyclists and a ‘Rock of Starvation’: how drought has devastated the Danube
The Guardian travelled 100 miles along the EU’s longest river, where some residents are struggling to secure drinking water
www.theguardian.com
August 16, 2026 at 2:20 PM
These droughts and fires aren't the new normal. They are the early stages of years of things getting worse. Act now and act fast or the price will be horrendous
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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This should be much bigger news.
August 13, 2026 at 1:23 AM
This should be much bigger news.
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One America, where the man on the left is so ignorant he had to pay someone else to take the SAT for him.
Another America, where the man on the right is a Rhodes Scholar.
Another America, where the man on the right is a Rhodes Scholar.
August 9, 2026 at 4:42 PM
One America, where the man on the left is so ignorant he had to pay someone else to take the SAT for him.
Another America, where the man on the right is a Rhodes Scholar.
Another America, where the man on the right is a Rhodes Scholar.
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THIS 👇 HERE TOO, GAVIN.......
August 8, 2026 at 12:58 PM
THIS 👇 HERE TOO, GAVIN.......
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Long live His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama🌷🌷🌷
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
Be kind whenever possible. it is always possible.
- HHDL
#Compassion
#LovingKindness
#Forgiveness
#Emptiness
#Interdependence
#Love
#Mindfulness
#Meditation
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
Be kind whenever possible. it is always possible.
- HHDL
#Compassion
#LovingKindness
#Forgiveness
#Emptiness
#Interdependence
#Love
#Mindfulness
#Meditation
May 25, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Long live His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama🌷🌷🌷
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
Be kind whenever possible. it is always possible.
- HHDL
#Compassion
#LovingKindness
#Forgiveness
#Emptiness
#Interdependence
#Love
#Mindfulness
#Meditation
My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.
Be kind whenever possible. it is always possible.
- HHDL
#Compassion
#LovingKindness
#Forgiveness
#Emptiness
#Interdependence
#Love
#Mindfulness
#Meditation
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Tara: In Tibetan Buddhism, Tara is a female bodhisattva and goddess of mercy who represents compassion, success, and achievement. She is also known as the "mother of liberation"
January 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Tara: In Tibetan Buddhism, Tara is a female bodhisattva and goddess of mercy who represents compassion, success, and achievement. She is also known as the "mother of liberation"
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Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 🙏🏽📿🪷
Namo Buddhaya
Namo Dharmaya
Nama Sanghaya
May Buddha bless all sentient beings 🙏💐
Namo Dharmaya
Nama Sanghaya
May Buddha bless all sentient beings 🙏💐
August 1, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu 🙏🏽📿🪷
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NEW: A second ex-wife of David Brouillette, the ICE agent who killed Joan Durán Guerrero in Maine, Lucinda Brouillette, issued a statement this morning.
"If you were to ask me whether I believe David Brouillette is capable of this level of extreme violence, my answer is unequivocally yes." /
"If you were to ask me whether I believe David Brouillette is capable of this level of extreme violence, my answer is unequivocally yes." /
July 18, 2026 at 2:33 PM
NEW: A second ex-wife of David Brouillette, the ICE agent who killed Joan Durán Guerrero in Maine, Lucinda Brouillette, issued a statement this morning.
"If you were to ask me whether I believe David Brouillette is capable of this level of extreme violence, my answer is unequivocally yes." /
"If you were to ask me whether I believe David Brouillette is capable of this level of extreme violence, my answer is unequivocally yes." /
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We haven’t confirmed this; but if true it would be one step in the right direction from their previous capitulations!
July 16, 2026 at 2:52 AM
We haven’t confirmed this; but if true it would be one step in the right direction from their previous capitulations!
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UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy quits TwitterX. This should be the first of many.
July 2, 2026 at 4:17 PM
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy quits TwitterX. This should be the first of many.
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Why has BBC got a camera trained "live on Downing Street" during this speech? Are they expecting Starmer to come out shaking his fists or something?
June 29, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Why has BBC got a camera trained "live on Downing Street" during this speech? Are they expecting Starmer to come out shaking his fists or something?
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Best argument ever.
June 29, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Best argument ever.
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@jamestalarico.bsky.social is what a politician should be.
June 29, 2026 at 2:44 AM
@jamestalarico.bsky.social is what a politician should be.
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Thank you -so many of us are devastated that Lab MPs have done this
June 22, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Thank you -so many of us are devastated that Lab MPs have done this
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A good man gone for no particularly good reason.
I think the UK and in particular its partisan media, is addicted to political circus.
What a mess the UK is - Johnson and Farage have a LOT to answer for.
I think the UK and in particular its partisan media, is addicted to political circus.
What a mess the UK is - Johnson and Farage have a LOT to answer for.
June 22, 2026 at 11:49 AM
A good man gone for no particularly good reason.
I think the UK and in particular its partisan media, is addicted to political circus.
What a mess the UK is - Johnson and Farage have a LOT to answer for.
I think the UK and in particular its partisan media, is addicted to political circus.
What a mess the UK is - Johnson and Farage have a LOT to answer for.
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It seems Ursula we are still an island of heathens. And traitors. Thank you for your kind words about Keir Starmer. I voted for him. He was delivering everything I expected him to. This is a sad day and I feel a dangerous one for the future.
June 22, 2026 at 10:31 AM
It seems Ursula we are still an island of heathens. And traitors. Thank you for your kind words about Keir Starmer. I voted for him. He was delivering everything I expected him to. This is a sad day and I feel a dangerous one for the future.
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It can take many leaders years to grow into the statesman you became in just two years.
European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you.
Thank you, dear Keir.
European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you.
Thank you, dear Keir.
June 22, 2026 at 8:52 AM
It can take many leaders years to grow into the statesman you became in just two years.
European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you.
Thank you, dear Keir.
European and Ukrainian security is stronger because of you.
Thank you, dear Keir.
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Let's not forget what happened the last time a former mayor became PM.
June 19, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Let's not forget what happened the last time a former mayor became PM.
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Ukraine successfully targeted and hit Russia's Ryazan oil refinery. The refinery is one of Russia’s largest facilities, with a widely reported processing capacity of 17 million metric tons annually. The Ukrainian campaign aims to reduce Russia's capabilities to attack civilians.
May 17, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Ukraine successfully targeted and hit Russia's Ryazan oil refinery. The refinery is one of Russia’s largest facilities, with a widely reported processing capacity of 17 million metric tons annually. The Ukrainian campaign aims to reduce Russia's capabilities to attack civilians.
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⬇️ Economy down £240bn.
⬇️ Investment down 18%.
⬇️ 4000 fewer doctors in the NHS.
⬇️ £90bn less in tax revenue.
💰 All so he could pocket a few quid.
He doesn't care about the working class, he is taking the country for a mug.
⬇️ Investment down 18%.
⬇️ 4000 fewer doctors in the NHS.
⬇️ £90bn less in tax revenue.
💰 All so he could pocket a few quid.
He doesn't care about the working class, he is taking the country for a mug.
Nigel Farage says £5m gift a reward for Brexit campaigning
The Reform UK leader, who is facing a Commons standards probe, said he "cannot be bought by anybody".
www.bbc.co.uk
May 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM
⬇️ Economy down £240bn.
⬇️ Investment down 18%.
⬇️ 4000 fewer doctors in the NHS.
⬇️ £90bn less in tax revenue.
💰 All so he could pocket a few quid.
He doesn't care about the working class, he is taking the country for a mug.
⬇️ Investment down 18%.
⬇️ 4000 fewer doctors in the NHS.
⬇️ £90bn less in tax revenue.
💰 All so he could pocket a few quid.
He doesn't care about the working class, he is taking the country for a mug.