@garyoldham.bsky.social
Anonymous for obvious reasons I would say.
Name/Shame and let us know how MAGA they are - my guess is it will vary between Completely and Even More Completely
Name/Shame and let us know how MAGA they are - my guess is it will vary between Completely and Even More Completely
April 26, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Anonymous for obvious reasons I would say.
Name/Shame and let us know how MAGA they are - my guess is it will vary between Completely and Even More Completely
Name/Shame and let us know how MAGA they are - my guess is it will vary between Completely and Even More Completely
Staged requires a level of competence not evident in this administration and anyway the 'Pro-Trump' sentiments of the would be assassin would quickly come to light - as it did when Charlie Kirk's killer was revealed to be a far right activist.
April 26, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Staged requires a level of competence not evident in this administration and anyway the 'Pro-Trump' sentiments of the would be assassin would quickly come to light - as it did when Charlie Kirk's killer was revealed to be a far right activist.
It's clear that, at all levels of the administration including the lowliest suit who is there to catch a bullet for POTUS loyalty is being valued over even basic competence
Any and every vote for a Republican in November validates that worldview and makes the government less competent at all levels
Any and every vote for a Republican in November validates that worldview and makes the government less competent at all levels
April 26, 2026 at 9:51 PM
It's clear that, at all levels of the administration including the lowliest suit who is there to catch a bullet for POTUS loyalty is being valued over even basic competence
Any and every vote for a Republican in November validates that worldview and makes the government less competent at all levels
Any and every vote for a Republican in November validates that worldview and makes the government less competent at all levels
Condolences at this difficult time
April 12, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Condolences at this difficult time
This sort of thing always puts men in a bad position but I always urge caution. I believe her must be balanced with innocent until proven guilty.
That said alcohol and consent is a minefield Rep Swalwell shouldn't have stepped into and we're not MAGA - 'grab 'em by the pussy' isn't who we are.
That said alcohol and consent is a minefield Rep Swalwell shouldn't have stepped into and we're not MAGA - 'grab 'em by the pussy' isn't who we are.
April 11, 2026 at 8:57 AM
This sort of thing always puts men in a bad position but I always urge caution. I believe her must be balanced with innocent until proven guilty.
That said alcohol and consent is a minefield Rep Swalwell shouldn't have stepped into and we're not MAGA - 'grab 'em by the pussy' isn't who we are.
That said alcohol and consent is a minefield Rep Swalwell shouldn't have stepped into and we're not MAGA - 'grab 'em by the pussy' isn't who we are.
It absolutely sucks to be in the place where you know praying for an end to someone's suffering means you're praying for an end to their life.
Bad place to be - wishing you strength
Bad place to be - wishing you strength
April 9, 2026 at 5:47 PM
It absolutely sucks to be in the place where you know praying for an end to someone's suffering means you're praying for an end to their life.
Bad place to be - wishing you strength
Bad place to be - wishing you strength
1 - She knows what was done to cover up for Epstein
2 - She knows she was acting under order when she was sending out masked death squads to exterminate political opponents in America's cities
3 - She has proof.
That's why Trump didn't fire her face to face - he would have backed down
2 - She knows she was acting under order when she was sending out masked death squads to exterminate political opponents in America's cities
3 - She has proof.
That's why Trump didn't fire her face to face - he would have backed down
March 6, 2026 at 8:43 AM
1 - She knows what was done to cover up for Epstein
2 - She knows she was acting under order when she was sending out masked death squads to exterminate political opponents in America's cities
3 - She has proof.
That's why Trump didn't fire her face to face - he would have backed down
2 - She knows she was acting under order when she was sending out masked death squads to exterminate political opponents in America's cities
3 - She has proof.
That's why Trump didn't fire her face to face - he would have backed down
I'll take "The answer is Yes" for $1000
March 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM
I'll take "The answer is Yes" for $1000
A reminder about the players in this game.
The Christian Nationalists in Trump's regime are predominantly Christian Zionists.
Christian Zionists believe that if they provoke a nuclear war with Iran on Monday God will spirit them up to heaven before the bombs land on all of us 'sinners'.
The Christian Nationalists in Trump's regime are predominantly Christian Zionists.
Christian Zionists believe that if they provoke a nuclear war with Iran on Monday God will spirit them up to heaven before the bombs land on all of us 'sinners'.
February 28, 2026 at 8:09 AM
A reminder about the players in this game.
The Christian Nationalists in Trump's regime are predominantly Christian Zionists.
Christian Zionists believe that if they provoke a nuclear war with Iran on Monday God will spirit them up to heaven before the bombs land on all of us 'sinners'.
The Christian Nationalists in Trump's regime are predominantly Christian Zionists.
Christian Zionists believe that if they provoke a nuclear war with Iran on Monday God will spirit them up to heaven before the bombs land on all of us 'sinners'.
For context the US spends twice as much as the UK as a percentage of it's GDP on healthcare. If you are sick - not critically injured or dying, just sick - in the UK can go to a doctor or a walk in centre and receive healthcare, free at the point of use.
Most of the civilised world is the same
Most of the civilised world is the same
February 27, 2026 at 12:15 PM
For context the US spends twice as much as the UK as a percentage of it's GDP on healthcare. If you are sick - not critically injured or dying, just sick - in the UK can go to a doctor or a walk in centre and receive healthcare, free at the point of use.
Most of the civilised world is the same
Most of the civilised world is the same
@russincheshire.bsky.social you're an author - and a respected one - in the UK so if you don't have more access to Russel T Davies and the powers that be in the BBC than me I will eat my own shoe.
February 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM
@russincheshire.bsky.social you're an author - and a respected one - in the UK so if you don't have more access to Russel T Davies and the powers that be in the BBC than me I will eat my own shoe.
That it's an evaluative or subjective claim, which of course means it sits outside the realm of empirical verification.
Or if you prefer the source is me.
Or if you prefer the source is me.
February 22, 2026 at 6:38 PM
That it's an evaluative or subjective claim, which of course means it sits outside the realm of empirical verification.
Or if you prefer the source is me.
Or if you prefer the source is me.
The good thing about the Democrats is that not all of them solely represent only those Americans whose patriotism ends where their tax bill begins.
The bad thing is that far too many of them still seem to noticeably prioritise those Americans whose patriotism ends there their tax bill begins.
The bad thing is that far too many of them still seem to noticeably prioritise those Americans whose patriotism ends there their tax bill begins.
February 22, 2026 at 8:18 AM
The good thing about the Democrats is that not all of them solely represent only those Americans whose patriotism ends where their tax bill begins.
The bad thing is that far too many of them still seem to noticeably prioritise those Americans whose patriotism ends there their tax bill begins.
The bad thing is that far too many of them still seem to noticeably prioritise those Americans whose patriotism ends there their tax bill begins.
This is a tough spot to be in.
Nothing against Netflix but the increasing consoldiation of media ownership is a concern and I don't think the takeover should go ahead. Making it about an individual just obscures a wider debate we should be having about our mediasphere.
Nothing against Netflix but the increasing consoldiation of media ownership is a concern and I don't think the takeover should go ahead. Making it about an individual just obscures a wider debate we should be having about our mediasphere.
February 22, 2026 at 8:01 AM
This is a tough spot to be in.
Nothing against Netflix but the increasing consoldiation of media ownership is a concern and I don't think the takeover should go ahead. Making it about an individual just obscures a wider debate we should be having about our mediasphere.
Nothing against Netflix but the increasing consoldiation of media ownership is a concern and I don't think the takeover should go ahead. Making it about an individual just obscures a wider debate we should be having about our mediasphere.
When Trump threatened to halt trade with Canada it was a step to far for the centi-billionaires who own America.
If trade between the US and Canada stopped to day most of the Eastern seaboard would see electricity prices rise 400% and Michigan would shut down almost completely
If trade between the US and Canada stopped to day most of the Eastern seaboard would see electricity prices rise 400% and Michigan would shut down almost completely
February 20, 2026 at 9:25 PM
When Trump threatened to halt trade with Canada it was a step to far for the centi-billionaires who own America.
If trade between the US and Canada stopped to day most of the Eastern seaboard would see electricity prices rise 400% and Michigan would shut down almost completely
If trade between the US and Canada stopped to day most of the Eastern seaboard would see electricity prices rise 400% and Michigan would shut down almost completely
They are not precisely defined - few things in law ever are - the decision was lambasted partly because it left SCOTUS the power to decide on a whim (or a bribe) what was and was not an 'official act' or sufficiently adjacent to an official act to confer immunity
February 20, 2026 at 9:22 PM
They are not precisely defined - few things in law ever are - the decision was lambasted partly because it left SCOTUS the power to decide on a whim (or a bribe) what was and was not an 'official act' or sufficiently adjacent to an official act to confer immunity
Yes - but you surely don't expect the GOP to take responsibility when their 'freedom' agenda kills Americans who aren't billionaires
February 20, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Yes - but you surely don't expect the GOP to take responsibility when their 'freedom' agenda kills Americans who aren't billionaires
A point being missed that shouldn't be.
The Royal Pardon exists and like the Presidential Pardon it can be given pre-emptively so King Charles absolutely had the power to stop this in its tracks, and unlike Donald Trump he face no threat of removal if he did so.
King Charles chose the rule of law
The Royal Pardon exists and like the Presidential Pardon it can be given pre-emptively so King Charles absolutely had the power to stop this in its tracks, and unlike Donald Trump he face no threat of removal if he did so.
King Charles chose the rule of law
February 20, 2026 at 7:04 AM
A point being missed that shouldn't be.
The Royal Pardon exists and like the Presidential Pardon it can be given pre-emptively so King Charles absolutely had the power to stop this in its tracks, and unlike Donald Trump he face no threat of removal if he did so.
King Charles chose the rule of law
The Royal Pardon exists and like the Presidential Pardon it can be given pre-emptively so King Charles absolutely had the power to stop this in its tracks, and unlike Donald Trump he face no threat of removal if he did so.
King Charles chose the rule of law
What we have to remember is that 75% of those detained are American citizens and people who are in the country entirely legally who are kept in these conditions whilst being deprived of their constitutional rights.
February 14, 2026 at 8:57 AM
What we have to remember is that 75% of those detained are American citizens and people who are in the country entirely legally who are kept in these conditions whilst being deprived of their constitutional rights.