Paul Brownjohn @Paulos_the_fog@qoto.org
Retired software engineer & woodworker.
Anglo-francophone.
Detest tories. Subscribe to green, leftish radical politics but not to any particular political party!.
Love the EU and all it stands for, moreover, I spent the last 10 years of my career working at an EU agency.
Enthusiastic photographer, especially wildlife and most especially butterflies.
Slightly knowledgeable gardener.
Atheist; loathe almost all religions and pity the people deluded enough to follow them. I make exceptions for Buddhism as it isn't really a religion in the strictest sense of the word as it doesn't postulate the existence of any god, and Jainism which is the epitome of peace.
For anyone who is interested, my header photo is of the most stupendous sunset I have ever seen. On the right is the waterfront of Vientiane, the capital of Laos, on the left is Thailand and in the middle, acting as the border between the two countries is the mighty Mekong river.
Joined Nov 2022
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Prepare for the #Brexit benefits to really kick in from the end of the month, when border inspections really kick in and the "common user charge" on imports begins 😐
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The Israeli Government has murdered three British subjects. Sunak's response? We're still waiting.
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@ChrisMayLA6 After generations of breeding from the Young Farmers gene pool, British farmers are so ineffably dim that they festooned their fields with "Vote Leave" billboards, apparently without first asking their accountant where their income was coming from. Paying people like that to stand in fields planting potatoes (rather than letting them try their hand at banking, running the NHS or flying airliners) might count as a public good, but there must be cheaper forms of outdoor relief.
Well I guess they'd OK as coat hooks...but otherwise it could nasty nasty if one forgot to lower one's trousers and underwear
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UK government lawyers say #Israel is breaking international law, claims top Tory in leaked recording - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/30/uk-government-lawyers-say-israel-is-breaking-international-law-claims-top-tory-in-leaked-recording "Chair of foreign affairs select committee Alicia Kearns said at a Tory fundraiser that legal advice would mean the UK has to cease all arms sales to Israel without delay" #gaza
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@harriettmb Not only does the Untied Kingdom have a state religion, it is also one of only 2 countries in the world that allows representatives of that state religion automatic seats in the legislature, i.e. the CofE bishops in the House of 'Lords'.
The other state is Iran.
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I don't know why people have to constantly be reminded that it is impossible to shame a conservative by pointing out their hypocrisy. They do not give a shit
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Create chaos (or use propaganda to make people believe there is chaos) and then put forward a strongman "law and order" leader is an old game. That's what's happening now financed by billionaires.
"Migrants," "rapists," "crime rate," etc being pushed by the right-wing information apparatus is ALL ABOUT getting people to accept billionaire-owned fascism.
What else would anyone expect from a semi-literate narcissistic arsehole like Trump?
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/nick-akerman-trump-million_n_65fc5353e4b0d2a3e7778a54
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Military: Energy facilities damaged in Russia’s overnight drone attack against Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2024/03/23/military-energy-facilities.html
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@bryanhansel @samlitzinger 👆Attn: @tanyatussing
That's NBC, supposedly the "good guys." Can't imagine what Mnuchin & Co. operating with tainted money would do to weaponize TikTok.
But a buck is a buck, right. 🙃🤢
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Growth in the economy creates wealth that never trickles down, but is what Labour says it wants. What is it going to do for the 12 million people in absolute poverty in that case? https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2024/03/22/growth-in-the-economy-creates-wealth-that-never-trickles-down-but-is-what-labour-says-it-wants-what-is-it-going-to-do-for-the-12-million-people-in-absolute-poverty-in-that-case/. Meeting everyone's needs within sustainable limits should be our priority now. Unless that change happens, 12 million people will continue to live in absolute poverty in the UK.
Is that what Labour wants?
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If the US government really wants to shut down TikTok they should let Elon buy it.
Retired software engineer & woodworker.
Anglo-francophone.
Detest tories. Subscribe to green, leftish radical politics but not to any particular political party!.
Love the EU and all it stands for, moreover, I spent the last 10 years of my career working at an EU agency.
Enthusiastic photographer, especially wildlife and most especially butterflies.
Slightly knowledgeable gardener.
Atheist; loathe almost all religions and pity the people deluded enough to follow them. I make exceptions for Buddhism as it isn't really a religion in the strictest sense of the word as it doesn't postulate the existence of any god, and Jainism which is the epitome of peace.
For anyone who is interested, my header photo is of the most stupendous sunset I have ever seen. On the right is the waterfront of Vientiane, the capital of Laos, on the left is Thailand and in the middle, acting as the border between the two countries is the mighty Mekong river.
Joined Nov 2022
