Patrick Forsyth
@wekeptitgrey.bsky.social
Scottish person, Irish civil servant (non-practicing), Ethiopia resident.
‘People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day’ ~ Winnie the Pooh.
‘People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day’ ~ Winnie the Pooh.
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I'm not saying this because I particularly think he should stand for leader but it does feel Quite Interesting that Labour actually has this other mayor who's been successfully running a much bigger city for a longer period of time but for some reason no one's waiting for him to save the party
May 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I'm not saying this because I particularly think he should stand for leader but it does feel Quite Interesting that Labour actually has this other mayor who's been successfully running a much bigger city for a longer period of time but for some reason no one's waiting for him to save the party
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Denmark's coal-to-wind transition is one of the most dramatic energy transformations of the past three decades.
In 1990, coal provided 90% of Danish electricity. Today it is under 3%.
Wind now covers roughly 60% of electricity generation. The last coal plant is scheduled to close by 2028.
In 1990, coal provided 90% of Danish electricity. Today it is under 3%.
Wind now covers roughly 60% of electricity generation. The last coal plant is scheduled to close by 2028.
April 25, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Denmark's coal-to-wind transition is one of the most dramatic energy transformations of the past three decades.
In 1990, coal provided 90% of Danish electricity. Today it is under 3%.
Wind now covers roughly 60% of electricity generation. The last coal plant is scheduled to close by 2028.
In 1990, coal provided 90% of Danish electricity. Today it is under 3%.
Wind now covers roughly 60% of electricity generation. The last coal plant is scheduled to close by 2028.
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This is catastrophic.
Analysis Finds That Google's AI Overviews Are Providing Misinformation at a Scale Possibly Unprecedented in the History of Human Civilization
A new analysis commissioned by The New York Times suggests that Google's AI Overviews are wrong an astonishing percentage of the time.
trib.al
April 8, 2026 at 11:31 PM
This is catastrophic.
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Ireland has increased its minimum wage year after year for the last decade.
During that time, plenty of business groups have warned that the move could lead to job losses. However, study after study shows that has not actually happened. jrnl.ie/7001863
During that time, plenty of business groups have warned that the move could lead to job losses. However, study after study shows that has not actually happened. jrnl.ie/7001863
Why raising the Irish minimum wage is not bad for business
Studies suggest that increasing the minimum wage has very little impact on employment.
jrnl.ie
April 5, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Ireland has increased its minimum wage year after year for the last decade.
During that time, plenty of business groups have warned that the move could lead to job losses. However, study after study shows that has not actually happened. jrnl.ie/7001863
During that time, plenty of business groups have warned that the move could lead to job losses. However, study after study shows that has not actually happened. jrnl.ie/7001863
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I’m relatively agnostic on whether LLMs could eventually be as good as they say (though i definitely think its abilities are oversold right now). I just think even the optimistic narrative is dystopian
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
December 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
I’m relatively agnostic on whether LLMs could eventually be as good as they say (though i definitely think its abilities are oversold right now). I just think even the optimistic narrative is dystopian
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
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The most innocent of moments - a young Palestinian girl filming herself showing her hair clips - is interrupted by Israeli missiles.
Yes, they shoot missiles at kids in tents. Don't tell me it's complicated
Jana and her brother survived, but the rest of their family was killed
Yes, they shoot missiles at kids in tents. Don't tell me it's complicated
Jana and her brother survived, but the rest of their family was killed
December 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The most innocent of moments - a young Palestinian girl filming herself showing her hair clips - is interrupted by Israeli missiles.
Yes, they shoot missiles at kids in tents. Don't tell me it's complicated
Jana and her brother survived, but the rest of their family was killed
Yes, they shoot missiles at kids in tents. Don't tell me it's complicated
Jana and her brother survived, but the rest of their family was killed
This World Cup draw is such a depraved fucking spectacle I’m beginning to wish Scotland hadn’t qualified
December 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
This World Cup draw is such a depraved fucking spectacle I’m beginning to wish Scotland hadn’t qualified
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When Tommy Robinson celebrates Labour policy, the party deserves to die
November 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM
When Tommy Robinson celebrates Labour policy, the party deserves to die
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2 days after the Tories announce their plan to mass deport legal migrants long granted permanent residency, adopting a position more extreme than the old BNP, the Labour Home Secretary [*the Labour Home Secretary*] piles in with this, designed to weaponize resentment at asylum seekers.
Home Sec describes a widely held public perception (UK is the destination of choice for asylum seekers in Europe) + endorses it as true. Home Office data shows it is not true. Whatever merits of her policy change, should not make false factual claims
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3709465...
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3709465...
Migrants come to Britain because they think we're Europe's most generous country
TODAY’S small boat numbers are shameful, and the British people deserve better. They contain a lesson: we must go further and faster to secure our borders. Under the last Conservative Government, t…
www.thesun.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 7:53 AM
2 days after the Tories announce their plan to mass deport legal migrants long granted permanent residency, adopting a position more extreme than the old BNP, the Labour Home Secretary [*the Labour Home Secretary*] piles in with this, designed to weaponize resentment at asylum seekers.
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Incessant racists tell me they are v confident that racial hatred is de facto legal these days
Its hard to say they are wrong.
The police officer does want to prosecute this one: he is impeded by platform refusal & police/CPS capacity to pursue, among other factors
bsky.app/profile/sund...
Its hard to say they are wrong.
The police officer does want to prosecute this one: he is impeded by platform refusal & police/CPS capacity to pursue, among other factors
bsky.app/profile/sund...
This racist stalker on X explains why he is confident in his sense of impunity for racist abuse on the platform. (He may be proved right about that, but let's see)
October 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Incessant racists tell me they are v confident that racial hatred is de facto legal these days
Its hard to say they are wrong.
The police officer does want to prosecute this one: he is impeded by platform refusal & police/CPS capacity to pursue, among other factors
bsky.app/profile/sund...
Its hard to say they are wrong.
The police officer does want to prosecute this one: he is impeded by platform refusal & police/CPS capacity to pursue, among other factors
bsky.app/profile/sund...
EU Child Sexual Abuse Regulation closer to original form would have represented most significant legislative pushback against tech companies so far. But it’s been gutted by an unholy alliance of tech companies and privacy zealots (privacy rights should be protected but not supersede everything else)
October 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
EU Child Sexual Abuse Regulation closer to original form would have represented most significant legislative pushback against tech companies so far. But it’s been gutted by an unholy alliance of tech companies and privacy zealots (privacy rights should be protected but not supersede everything else)
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The main story on BBC 6 Music News this morning is that a ‘boat carrying migrants is on its way to France’
Delivered in the same upbeat tone as England winning the women’s Euros.
The migration ‘debate’ in this country is unmoored from reality, and the media-political complex is feeding it
Delivered in the same upbeat tone as England winning the women’s Euros.
The migration ‘debate’ in this country is unmoored from reality, and the media-political complex is feeding it
September 19, 2025 at 6:32 AM
The main story on BBC 6 Music News this morning is that a ‘boat carrying migrants is on its way to France’
Delivered in the same upbeat tone as England winning the women’s Euros.
The migration ‘debate’ in this country is unmoored from reality, and the media-political complex is feeding it
Delivered in the same upbeat tone as England winning the women’s Euros.
The migration ‘debate’ in this country is unmoored from reality, and the media-political complex is feeding it
Hoople 17 Sep 2025: 1/6
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Hoople - a word game for Celtic fans
Guess the Hoople in six tries. Play a new puzzle every day to build up your streak and reach the top of the Hoople leaderboard.
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September 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Hoople 17 Sep 2025: 1/6
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The Spectator really saying the quiet part loud with their brand new "degenerate scum need fascism now" front page, which also promises an article by Andrew Tate.
September 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The Spectator really saying the quiet part loud with their brand new "degenerate scum need fascism now" front page, which also promises an article by Andrew Tate.
Hoople 20 Dec 2024: 3/6
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My daughter got this one and insists that the world be told
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My daughter got this one and insists that the world be told
Hoople - a word game for Celtic fans
Guess the Hoople in six tries. Play a new puzzle every day to build up your streak and reach the top of the Hoople leaderboard.
www.celticnewsnow.com
December 20, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Hoople 20 Dec 2024: 3/6
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My daughter got this one and insists that the world be told
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My daughter got this one and insists that the world be told
The niche content I’d like is an update on Matt O’Riley’s mum and dad. Have they moved to Brighton now? Do they miss Glasgow? #DomAndGitte
November 22, 2024 at 2:50 PM
The niche content I’d like is an update on Matt O’Riley’s mum and dad. Have they moved to Brighton now? Do they miss Glasgow? #DomAndGitte
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Good afternoon. Here is everyone ever.
November 19, 2024 at 12:18 PM
Good afternoon. Here is everyone ever.
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On the other place, Nick Robinson himself took the time to respond to my question about evidence for his claim that “more & more people” are coming to Europe through Turkey.
What an honour. Too bad his stats are out of date.
See (EU border agency) Frontex data for 2024 on right #r4today
What an honour. Too bad his stats are out of date.
See (EU border agency) Frontex data for 2024 on right #r4today
November 19, 2024 at 6:18 AM
On the other place, Nick Robinson himself took the time to respond to my question about evidence for his claim that “more & more people” are coming to Europe through Turkey.
What an honour. Too bad his stats are out of date.
See (EU border agency) Frontex data for 2024 on right #r4today
What an honour. Too bad his stats are out of date.
See (EU border agency) Frontex data for 2024 on right #r4today
I always wonder what Jimmy Conway was like as a patient when he went to the optician.
November 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM
I always wonder what Jimmy Conway was like as a patient when he went to the optician.