Whispers
@daseinohnebier.bsky.social
Blairite. Labour. Pro-Europe. MUFC/LUHG. Views are my own unless deemed libellous
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🇺🇸 Trump's apparent strategy now is to help Ukraine hit targets in Russia, at least with intelligence, while not stopping Russian strikes on Ukraine – hoping heavier losses push both sides toward a deal. The problem is that that logic is unlikely to work.
August 14, 2026 at 8:38 AM
🇺🇸 Trump's apparent strategy now is to help Ukraine hit targets in Russia, at least with intelligence, while not stopping Russian strikes on Ukraine – hoping heavier losses push both sides toward a deal. The problem is that that logic is unlikely to work.
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In my 20s I asked a mate how will I know if a girl I'm dating is the one to marry. He said I should meet her friends, that if I can't bear them then she's not the one. Took me 15 years to realise he was paraphrasing Spice Girls' Wannabe as life advice.
June 27, 2026 at 7:20 PM
In my 20s I asked a mate how will I know if a girl I'm dating is the one to marry. He said I should meet her friends, that if I can't bear them then she's not the one. Took me 15 years to realise he was paraphrasing Spice Girls' Wannabe as life advice.
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Oh, now it all makes sense! We thought he was predicting what Iran would give him, not what he would give Iran.
June 14, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Oh, now it all makes sense! We thought he was predicting what Iran would give him, not what he would give Iran.
In case you missed it yesterday
June 14, 2026 at 5:02 AM
In case you missed it yesterday
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A livestream of a volcano in the Philippines captured a meteor crashing to Earth today. What are the odds?
Mayon Volcano, Location: Albay, Luzon, Philippines
Mayon Volcano, Location: Albay, Luzon, Philippines
May 25, 2026 at 6:13 PM
A livestream of a volcano in the Philippines captured a meteor crashing to Earth today. What are the odds?
Mayon Volcano, Location: Albay, Luzon, Philippines
Mayon Volcano, Location: Albay, Luzon, Philippines
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Alex Haley grew up in Tennessee. He traced his family tree back to his original enslaved, African ancestor, then wrote 'Roots'. He received a Pulitzer Prize for it. Knoxville just banned it 'cause it might make white kids sad.
May 16, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Alex Haley grew up in Tennessee. He traced his family tree back to his original enslaved, African ancestor, then wrote 'Roots'. He received a Pulitzer Prize for it. Knoxville just banned it 'cause it might make white kids sad.
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Not exactly scientific, but every liberal I know went to the polls reluctantly, irritably, and without hope. So it's not exactly surprising to me that differential turnout favours Reform.
May 8, 2026 at 6:36 AM
Not exactly scientific, but every liberal I know went to the polls reluctantly, irritably, and without hope. So it's not exactly surprising to me that differential turnout favours Reform.
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Anyone who thinks this is going well for the Tories is lying or needs their head tested.
Tories trounced in Essex. Current vote share: Reform – 43%, Tories – 10%. The backyard of Badenoch, Cleverly, Burghart going teal.
May 8, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Anyone who thinks this is going well for the Tories is lying or needs their head tested.
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I keep saying it, but the Tories are headed for UUPification. They won’t die altogether, but—absent a Reform collapse—they’ll persist as a centre-right rump that returns only a handful of seats.
It is a bad result overall for the Tories. But the benchmark Farage repeatedly set for these elections was to demonstrate conclusively that the Tories were finished as a national party - and thereby have Reform consolidate the right. Seems more likely the split on the right endures for now
A teal tide has swept the country – but much of London remains resistant. Blog here on why the capital is offering a bright spot for Kemi Badenoch:
spectator.com/article/why-...
spectator.com/article/why-...
May 8, 2026 at 9:19 AM
I keep saying it, but the Tories are headed for UUPification. They won’t die altogether, but—absent a Reform collapse—they’ll persist as a centre-right rump that returns only a handful of seats.
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keir starmer is not taking responsibility.
he's just saying the word 'responsibility'.
taking responsibility would be resigning.
he's just saying the word 'responsibility'.
taking responsibility would be resigning.
BREAKING: Statement from Prime Minister Keir Starmer
“We have lost brilliant Labour representatives across the country.. I take responsibility”
“We have lost brilliant Labour representatives across the country.. I take responsibility”
May 8, 2026 at 9:17 AM
keir starmer is not taking responsibility.
he's just saying the word 'responsibility'.
taking responsibility would be resigning.
he's just saying the word 'responsibility'.
taking responsibility would be resigning.
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At this point, Starmer's biggest use to Labour is probably being the one in charge when the global economy officially melts down, so the replacement can (potentially) be the face of the recovery.
May 8, 2026 at 8:41 AM
At this point, Starmer's biggest use to Labour is probably being the one in charge when the global economy officially melts down, so the replacement can (potentially) be the face of the recovery.
Morning all. So, how f*cked are we today?
May 8, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Morning all. So, how f*cked are we today?
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I know the big news will be om Reform and Labour taking a beating, but it should be noted how much in the toilet the Tories are in nowadays
May 8, 2026 at 5:11 AM
I know the big news will be om Reform and Labour taking a beating, but it should be noted how much in the toilet the Tories are in nowadays
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Prediction: the Tories will continue to mistakenly move rightwards. Starmer will lash himself to the wheel and seek to continue his disastrously misconceived course until he's forced out.
May 8, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Prediction: the Tories will continue to mistakenly move rightwards. Starmer will lash himself to the wheel and seek to continue his disastrously misconceived course until he's forced out.
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Marco Rubio: "Steve and Jared and working on the diplomatic path very hard"
(Would be nice if we had a secretary of state ... )
(Would be nice if we had a secretary of state ... )
May 5, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Marco Rubio: "Steve and Jared and working on the diplomatic path very hard"
(Would be nice if we had a secretary of state ... )
(Would be nice if we had a secretary of state ... )
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Tickets to the Obama Presidential Center available May 6.
Tickets to the Obama Presidential Center available May 6.
May 4, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Many think Ru may attack NATO after recovering post-ceasefire in Ukr. I disagree. For Ru, an attack on NATO may seem a path to victory in Ukr. Ru’d aim to destroy NATO by showing the countries further away would rush to compromise at the expense of Ukr and the newly attacked to avoid a bigger war.
May 2, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Many think Ru may attack NATO after recovering post-ceasefire in Ukr. I disagree. For Ru, an attack on NATO may seem a path to victory in Ukr. Ru’d aim to destroy NATO by showing the countries further away would rush to compromise at the expense of Ukr and the newly attacked to avoid a bigger war.
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Deny Ukraine membership in NATO, cut aid to Ukraine, promise Putin Donbas, praise Putin after he helps Iran, and now consider pulling troops out of Germany. How many gifts can Trump give Putin?
May 1, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Deny Ukraine membership in NATO, cut aid to Ukraine, promise Putin Donbas, praise Putin after he helps Iran, and now consider pulling troops out of Germany. How many gifts can Trump give Putin?
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BRENNAN: The shooter had multiple weapons. You said he traveled from CA across the country by train. How did he do that?
BLANCHE: This isn't about making laws more restrictive
BRENNAN: I'm asking about crossing state lines w/firearms
BLANCHE: I don't think that's something we should be focused on
BLANCHE: This isn't about making laws more restrictive
BRENNAN: I'm asking about crossing state lines w/firearms
BLANCHE: I don't think that's something we should be focused on
April 26, 2026 at 2:55 PM
BRENNAN: The shooter had multiple weapons. You said he traveled from CA across the country by train. How did he do that?
BLANCHE: This isn't about making laws more restrictive
BRENNAN: I'm asking about crossing state lines w/firearms
BLANCHE: I don't think that's something we should be focused on
BLANCHE: This isn't about making laws more restrictive
BRENNAN: I'm asking about crossing state lines w/firearms
BLANCHE: I don't think that's something we should be focused on
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It is absolutely clear that the US blockade of Hormuz is targeted at Europe and Asia rather than Iran. Basically they are trying to leverage us into cleaning up their mess.
And this will then suck us in for good.
And this will then suck us in for good.
Hegseth: We are not counting on Europe, but they need Hormuz than we do. They might want to stop talking and get in a boat
April 24, 2026 at 12:13 PM
It is absolutely clear that the US blockade of Hormuz is targeted at Europe and Asia rather than Iran. Basically they are trying to leverage us into cleaning up their mess.
And this will then suck us in for good.
And this will then suck us in for good.
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Lib Dem change is likely in large part reversion from an outlier figure before. But falling Reform figure is a trend seen across many polls.
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 25% (-3)
LAB: 19% (-2)
CON: 19% (+2)
GRN: 17% (=)
LDM: 14% (+5)
RES: 3% (New)
SNP: 2% (-2)
Via @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, 9-15 Apr.
Changes w/ 5-11 Mar.
RFM: 25% (-3)
LAB: 19% (-2)
CON: 19% (+2)
GRN: 17% (=)
LDM: 14% (+5)
RES: 3% (New)
SNP: 2% (-2)
Via @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, 9-15 Apr.
Changes w/ 5-11 Mar.
April 17, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Lib Dem change is likely in large part reversion from an outlier figure before. But falling Reform figure is a trend seen across many polls.
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President of Finland Alexander Stubb,
"At the end of the day, the United States will find itself in quite a lonely place"
"At the end of the day, the United States will find itself in quite a lonely place"
April 17, 2026 at 9:09 PM
President of Finland Alexander Stubb,
"At the end of the day, the United States will find itself in quite a lonely place"
"At the end of the day, the United States will find itself in quite a lonely place"
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Great reported piece from my colleagues on the mood among Labour MPs here, for instance:
Return of Mandelson scandal leaves Labour MPs in despair
Vetting failure highlights dysfunction in Keir Starmer’s government
www.ft.com
April 17, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Great reported piece from my colleagues on the mood among Labour MPs here, for instance:
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White House officials in panic that Trump pardons won't save them from prison: report
www.rawstory.com/trump-pardon...
www.rawstory.com/trump-pardon...
White House officials in panic that Trump pardons won't save them from prison: report
Many MAGA hardliners in Donald Trump's White House are quietly panicking that they're going to prison — and no preemptive presidential pardon will be enough to save them.Administration insiders told Z...
www.rawstory.com
April 16, 2026 at 2:43 PM
White House officials in panic that Trump pardons won't save them from prison: report
www.rawstory.com/trump-pardon...
www.rawstory.com/trump-pardon...