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@sphynxzilla

Political junkie, proud leftie, anti-racist, supporter of LGBT, theatre lover, numptie. All views are my own. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

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When you've arranged a very important meeting with your good pal Donny, but he decides to change his plans at the last minute....

09.03.2026 12:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 124 ๐Ÿ” 25 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 19 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Trump Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt refuses to rule out US military draft for Iran war During a recent interview, President Donald Trump's press secretary refused to rule out the possibility of instituting a draft for the war with Iran. | TAG24

The level of gleeful sadism on display is horrifying beyond belief. As usual, getting everything they want is not enough. They are going to want our children's blood too.
Unless, as I fear, they are planning to test our nuclear capabilities. Nothing is beyond them.

www.tag24.com/news/politic...

08.03.2026 20:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 86 ๐Ÿ” 38 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 22 ๐Ÿ“Œ 9
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Same picture.

08.03.2026 18:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 1194 ๐Ÿ” 331 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 71 ๐Ÿ“Œ 21
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Lindseyโ€™s diplomacy working wonders in UAE.

09.03.2026 12:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 5644 ๐Ÿ” 2068 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 259 ๐Ÿ“Œ 148
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US embassy explosion in Oslo: Police release images of suspect Norwegian police say their investigation so far shows Sunday's blast was caused by an improvised device.

US embassy explosion in Oslo: Police release images of suspect

09.03.2026 12:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Pecksniff: โ€˜The special relationship is not what is was,โ€™ grumbles Trump. Thank god. In which Mr Pecksniff lays before his readers for their approval certain observations and speculations reflecting on the political life

Starmer declines Trumpโ€™s invitation to another Middle East adventure, citing international law * Tories yearn for the days when we followed Washington into every catastrophe * Reform fumes about โ€œfamily votingโ€ but canโ€™t produce a single case.

@eastangliabylines.co.uk @pecksniffsdiary.bsky.social

08.03.2026 15:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 97 ๐Ÿ” 22 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€ผ๏ธโ€ผ๏ธโ€ผ๏ธ Renee Good did NOT deserve to have her brains blown out in front of her dog for not complying with armed vigilantes who were terrorizing HER community.

You simply arrest, fine and release.

YOU DO NOT MURDER!
ARREST ICE AGENT ROSS NOW โ€ผ๏ธโ€ผ๏ธโ€ผ๏ธ

09.03.2026 13:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 217 ๐Ÿ” 75 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Puts things into perspective real quick. #sagan

09.03.2026 13:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 60 ๐Ÿ” 17 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ Trump MURDERED an ICU nurse THEN called him a terrorist!

Alex Pretti saved lives for a living!!

Trump repaid this American citizen by pumping 10 BULLETS into him and is now lying about it

Anyone who supports this brutal lynching should be considered an accomplice and dealt with accordingly ๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿšจ

09.03.2026 13:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 192 ๐Ÿ” 64 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Any time soon they'll be embracing 15 minute cities

09.03.2026 13:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 377 ๐Ÿ” 69 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 30 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Even if true, which of course it isnโ€™t, this doesnโ€™t justify going to war without the approval of Congress & the UN Security Council.

Again, Iran is No Good & Very Bad is not an excuse for lawless authoritarianism here at home in ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ or for violating our international treaty commitments.

09.03.2026 13:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 69 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Youโ€™d think in this era of โ€œMPs face increasing dangerโ€ there would be more outrage at newly elected Green MP Hannah Spencer being assaulted by transphobes but itโ€™s nowhere to be seen on BBC News app even if you search her name

09.03.2026 13:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 369 ๐Ÿ” 156 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Israel used white phosphorus in Lebanon: Report <article data-history-node-id="435216" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-used-white-phosphorus-lebanon-report" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-used-white-phosphorus-lebanon-report" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Israel used white phosphorus in Lebanon: Report </span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><article data-scroll-anchor="true" data-testid="conversation-turn-262" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-WEB:43424b1b-1af2-4bbf-8c03-469b2ced62cf-130" dir="auto" tabindex="-1"> <p data-end="95" data-start="0">Human Rights Watch said on Monday that the Israeli military fired white phosphorus munitions over residential areas in southern Lebanon earlier this month which is illegal under international law.</p> <p data-end="533" data-start="298">According to the rights group, the incident occurred on March 3 in the town of Yohmor. Investigators said they verified and geolocated seven images showing airburst white phosphorus munitions detonating above a populated neighbourhood.</p> <p data-end="651" data-start="535">The images also showed civil defence crews responding to fires in at least two homes and a car in the affected area.</p> <p data-end="977" data-start="653">โ€œThe Israeli militaryโ€™s unlawful use of white phosphorus over residential areas is extremely alarming and will have dire consequences for civilians,โ€ said Ramzi Kaiss, Lebanon researcher at Human Rights Watch. โ€œThe incendiary effects of white phosphorous can cause death or cruel injuries that result in lifelong suffering.โ€</p> <p data-end="1153" data-start="979">White phosphorus is a chemical substance delivered through artillery shells, rockets or bombs. It ignites when it comes into contact with oxygen and can rapidly spread fires.</p> <p data-end="1408" data-is-last-node data-is-only-node data-start="1155">Human Rights Watch said the use of airburst white phosphorus in populated areas is considered indiscriminate under international humanitarian law and fails to meet legal obligations requiring forces to take all feasible precautions to protect civilians.</p> </article> </div> </div> </article>

Israel used white phosphorus in Lebanon: Report - https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-used-white-phosphorus-lebanon-report

09.03.2026 11:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 63 ๐Ÿ” 66 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8 ๐Ÿ“Œ 8

So Farage couldnโ€™t gain access to the Chagos Islands last week.

This week he couldnโ€™t gain access to Donald Trump.

What a load of air miles heโ€™s clocked up for his donors.

Farage is a complete waste of space. Canโ€™t organise his own visits let alone run a country.

09.03.2026 11:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 104 ๐Ÿ” 16 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Americans had better get used to. Hardly surprising that people want to know if they are likely speaking to an enemy or a friend.

09.03.2026 11:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 54 ๐Ÿ” 10 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Lewis Goodall: 'You would welcome Iranians on small boats?'
Lewis Goodall: 'You would welcome Iranians on small boats?' YouTube video by LBC

A reminder that if you back regime change (morally) you ought to accept the likely consequences. www.youtube.com/shorts/Uuber...

08.03.2026 20:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 523 ๐Ÿ” 124 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 74 ๐Ÿ“Œ 17
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They donโ€™t worry about war, gas prices, electric bills, and food prices on Fox & Friends, where they are serving up a healthy slice of nonsense and drivel for their audience.

09.03.2026 11:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1213 ๐Ÿ” 303 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 129 ๐Ÿ“Œ 27

They are murdering civilians on the high seas.

They are murdering civilians in ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท.

They are murdering civilians in concentration camps.

They are murdering civilians on the streets of ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ cities.

These are not problems that can be fixed with new laws or more court orders.

bsky.app/profile/mcop...

09.03.2026 03:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 1009 ๐Ÿ” 393 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 25 ๐Ÿ“Œ 16
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Donald Trumpโ€™s Presidency Is in Free Fall Republicans typically lead on the economy, national security, and immigration. Trump is squandering the GOPโ€™s traditional strength on all three.

Trump is in serious trouble. His war is deeply unpopular. He's now in the toilet on the economy, immigration, and national security. His public standing is getting close to being broken in an irreparable way, akin to Bush after Iraq and Katrina:
newrepublic.com/article/2074...

09.03.2026 11:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 883 ๐Ÿ” 266 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 101 ๐Ÿ“Œ 32

It all makes sense now. The manufactured hatred for Keir Starmer has been fomented for moments EXACTLY like the one we're in now.

Global MAGA (incl. Putin) require a pliant UK for total control the Anglo-American propaganda narrative.

Not enough space to deep dive here, but the dots connect.

09.03.2026 11:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Love that Trump is so dense he doesnโ€™t understand that you canโ€™t just sever trade with Spainโ€ฆ

Why?

Altogether nowโ€ฆ

Because Spain is in the EU

Handy, thatโ€ฆ

09.03.2026 11:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 411 ๐Ÿ” 98 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 25 ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Blair has handed Starmer the best PR any embattled PM could wish for Sir Keir has the chance to win hearts and minds on the back of public rebukes from two men loathed by the public. Will he take it?

Sir Keir has the chance to win hearts and minds on the back of public rebukes from two men loathed by the public. Will he take it?

โœ๏ธ @editormattkelly.bsky.social

09.03.2026 11:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

All of this ๐Ÿ‘‡

09.03.2026 11:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Farage's Chagos Gambit: When Political Theater Meets Private Capital Reform UK's reliance on mega-donor logistics raises questions about political transparency and the nature of modern campaign finance in the UK.

Farage's Chagos Gambit: When Political Theater Meets Private Capital

Reform UK's reliance on mega-donor logistics raises questions about political transparency and the nature of modern campaign finance in the UK.

09.03.2026 10:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 33 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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It is absolutely vital that we protect our democracy from foreign influence - be it through political donations or on social media.

Power ought to lie in the hands of the UK public, not foreign states or individuals.

09.03.2026 10:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 33 ๐Ÿ” 11 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Spot on from the Economist.

What a second week of war will bring
economist.com/middle-east-...

09.03.2026 07:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 66 ๐Ÿ” 17 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

love how we killed the old, frail anti-nuke ayatollah just to have him replaced with his young, healthy son who wants nukes and who just had his father, mother, wife, and child murdered on the same day by his mortal enemy. surely this will bring peace to the region

09.03.2026 02:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 14013 ๐Ÿ” 3607 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 166 ๐Ÿ“Œ 106
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Almost a third of people in England use private dentists amid NHS dental crisis Exclusive: Watchdog finds sharp rise in number of poorer households forced to pay for fillings and extractions Almost a third of people in England now use private dentistry, with a sharp rise in the number of poorer households forced to pay for fillings and extractions. The scarcity of NHS care means the proportion of people turning to private dental services jumped from 22% in 2023 to 32% late last year, the health serviceโ€™s patient watchdog found. Continue reading...

Almost a third of people in England use private dentists amid NHS dental crisis

09.03.2026 10:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 33 ๐Ÿ” 7 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜The cover-up is brazenโ€™: one journalistโ€™s tenacious, traumatic fight to expose Ghislaine Maxwell Lucia Osborne-Crowley has endured threats and sexual harassment to report on Jeffrey Epsteinโ€™s chief enabler. Maxwellโ€™s conviction was only the start of the quest for justice, she says

Lucia is so stunningly brilliant and brave www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

09.03.2026 10:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 42 ๐Ÿ” 18 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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BREAKING: โ€œA really sad feature of a conflict like this is that some people will try to use it to divide communities and tear people apart and we mustnโ€™t let that happenโ€ says Prime Minister Keir Starmer

09.03.2026 10:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 181 ๐Ÿ” 26 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 25 ๐Ÿ“Œ 5