Friday, 23 October 2026
toby young - 'brave true and radical'
So Toby Young is a 'brave new radical' is he? See some of his messages for public consumption below, and if he's prepared to put them out for all to see, imagine what he's like in private.
close to the edge on trump being compromised by russia
This is news that will surprise no-one with even half a brain, and has been documented for years. The full Close to the Edge article is here. I think Trump is not just worried about what Putin has on him, he's such a cowardly child rapist he may also worry Putin may try to kill him, although l'd hate to be the person who tried to lift and throw Trump out of a window.
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"I told her exactly how to vote"
A man with no self awareness of how bad this is. He is going to regret posting this.
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a crab costume on a dog
Come on! You've got to admit this looks hilarious. Mind you, the spider costumes are still the best (and most terrifying!).
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rats leaving a sinking ship
I see the right wing gobshites are now hastily trying to reverse their support of Trump. These dickheads knew what kind of man Trump was (and is) years ago but were more than happy to support him for whatever reasons they had, and shouldn't be taken seriously as 'journalists' by anyone. They're full of hate and self privilege, and paid way to much money to hoist their vile opinion pieces on the easily led masses that read these rags, and talk about their views on TV. They turn hate into entertainment and help sow the division and hatred in the country, which social media then amplifies. Fuck them and their views.
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to kill a mockingbird is uncomfortable
What an excellent response, and so very true (and it's an excellent book). If more Republics read a bit more perhaps the USA wouldn't be in such a mess. My suspicion is it's being pulled from shelves because the GOP don't want people to be sympathetic towards minorities / blacks.
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jared kushner may be doing dodgy deals? nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!
Well this is news that will surprise nobody. Money certainly talks (or swears).
Full article is in Vanity Fait - here
Thursday, 22 October 2026
the latest crime figures
An interesting article by Fraser Nelson (here) looking at the latest crime statistics. Despite what Reform and the right wing press might be telling you, figures (apart from bag snatches and shoplifting) are going down. It's just that due to the right wing scaremongers, public perception of crimes is skewered. Including in that London. Not that actual figures will change anyone's mind.
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water molecules turning to ice
I'll admit l hadn't given the subject much thought in the past, but l was reading earlier today about how water molecules change when turning into ice (as you do). This graphic then helped give me a visual understanding. The water molecules on the right are turning into ice (on the left). The molecule change makes the hexagon shape shown, creating more space. This represents how the ice takes up more space, and is also lighter, due to the gaps. Probably known to many already, but news to me. Every day is a learning day.
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reform are really the victims
Address the racists and misogynists in their party? How can Reform do that when it will be full of them? So of course play the victim instead and kick up a fuss about being exposed.
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eisenhower's globe broken by pete hegseth's staff
If there was ever a better metaphor for Pete Hegseth and his staff's general incompetence, l've yet to see it. They can't even move a globe without breaking it FFS and then tried to stop a photograph of the broken globe (below) getting out. Which they also failed to do. Today's USA under Trump summed up.
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zelenski has gone too far for elon musk
A reminder that this was the post Elon Musk put up after Ukraine had taken out some Russian bot factories (that boost Musk's ramblings). Rather suspiciously just before Ukraine's defense support was slowed down so that it was of no use, causing extra people, mainly civilians, to die. Obviously Musk denied any wrongdoing but has been found to have been lying. Meanwhile, about 85% of satellites surrounding the Earth are controlled by Musk, and don't forget, if he can stop Ukraine being able to defend itself, he could also do this to other countries, including the USA. No man should have that much power, and we will be made to pay for this in the future.
And also......
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my time as a coalman
When l was unemployed many years ago a friend asked if l wanted to make some money giving him a hand delivering coal. I wasn't keen but needed some extra money for something or other so foolishly said yes. I had trouble mastering putting the coal on my shoulder, so spent all day delivering like in the photograph above (not me in the picture). Luckily l was young and fit, but trust me, one day was enough, and l was more than happy to get back to idling around all day reading and playing records.
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the living room is (very slowly) getting sorted out
I may have put this photograph up before as it was taken when l was trying to sort out my new phone, as l lost my old one. I think you may guess l like music.
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donald trump - not an ai photograph
A reminder that this is not a fake photograph. Pictorial evidence the man has no empathy or concern about others. Plus he is a corrupt racist narcissist who rapes children. Vote for The Democrats.
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Wednesday, 21 October 2026
another night of misery watching manchester united
I'm an optimistic kind of guy and keep thinking this is going to get better, but it's looking grim. I really hope Gareth Southgate isn't putting his coat on and heading to meet Sir Jim.
And his isn't good. From the BBC site here.
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maga time measurements
This made me laugh. If you know, you know, but if you haven't seen the film of Tommy ( a Republican plant) being schooled, go hunt it out. It's worth it.
the ghosts in richmond's georgian theatre are slacking
I don't know why, but this ghost in The Georgian Theatre in Richmond (North Yorkshire version) needs to work a lot more on being scary. You'd think with being in the afterlife there's plenty of time to put the hours in. Could do much better (2 /10).
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fantastic four #1 is getting expensive (and other classics)
I'm a collector of comics (amongst other crap) but in hindsight, l really wish l had splashed out years ago on some of the very early ones. They were very expensive at the time, but some of them are now going through the roof. Then again, the market may well go down in the future, as the oldies who these appeal to die off. As l'm indestructible, l will then purchase them all.
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the myth of the rich leaving due to taxes
I've argued for years that the rich won't just pack up and leave the UK if they are taxed more, and here's some evidence around the reporting to back this up. As usual the right wing press leap upon anything like this to try and prevent extra taxes for the rich, and as usual, they are found wanting, probably deliberately so. The rich like living in London and the surrounding areas, have partners who won't want to move, maybe children in schools, friends and family nearby, and more importantly, the fuckers can afford to pay extra, although they will already have accounts on the case to avoid as much as possible, with offshore accounts, shares etc. Close the loopholes and get them paying their fair due.
From Byline Times - here.
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trump and musk - l guess one must be telling the truth
One of these fuckers must be telling the truth, but they are both full of crap so it's hard to believe either of them. Personally, l believe Musk wanted to punish Ukraine because they have been taking out Russian bot farms that support him. Meanwhile, Ukraine suffers, and Trump supports Russia, who in the meantime support Iran. Who Trump and the USA are fighting with.
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