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Roibeárd Meillear

@beaniebob.bsky.social
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Accidental Anarchist. Retired journalist and NUJ Life member but still a union activist. Garage artist just for the joy of it. Stout drinker again just for the joy of it. Ex-rugby union player. For my sins in a past/current life still a ManU fan.

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Roibeárd Meillear @beaniebob.bsky.social · 4h
Can someone tell me how the loyalist/unionist Goebells pretender is doing to improve the lives of the workers in the six counties? Asking for the distressed poor.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Two Schmitt staffers realizing this might be their last day.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Danny Tommo denied bail and remanded in custody as Tommy Robinson jets off on another luxury holiday searchlightmagazine.com/2026/09/the-...
Court image of danny crying
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 29/09/2026
Before you trust the polls, remember: pollsters find the same six people who still answer unknown numbers.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
All we know for sure is that Andrew Bailey was *not* fired for having sex with animals. Because that is OK at Kash Patel's FBI.
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The New Arab @thenewarab.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A 94-year-old Jewish human rights barrister was among more than 80 people arrested outside the Labour Party conference in Liverpool while demonstrating in support of Palestine Action. The arrests came as Ed Miliband told critics of the government’s policy on Palestine: “We hear you. You were right"
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Esheru @esherukweku.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This is dangerous talk, he should be reprimanded for it.
The United Kingdom is releasing five Muslim terrorists accused of planning an attack on an American airbase.
They should just officially rename themselves the United Islamic Kingdom and get it over with.
What is clear is they are no longer a reliable ally of the United States.
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Counter Terrorism Policing in the United Kingdom has announced that the five men arrested near RAF Fairford on Sunday will be released on bail this afternoon. The men were arrested in the village of Whelford, a short dis...
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We've all heard how corrupt Ken Paxton is. But he is also incredibly stupid if he thinks this "well, he served 60 whole days" excuse for releasing Adam Hoffman, who sexually abused a boy over a three-year period starting when he was 8.
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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
There’s something very weird about this RAF terror case. I’ve reported on terrorism for 35 years and I’m struggling to recall a single case of a terror suspect being released on bail
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Gerard Cunningham @faduda.eurosky.social · 28/09/2026
Somewhere, a chin stroking opinion writer thinks he's just come up with a novel take on "dreary steeples"...
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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Said much about Russia, Freddo Frog?
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Roibeárd Meillear @beaniebob.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Piss poor behaviour: The beard, beanie and I had to take time out and go to Belfast to replace my apple mac cable. Archie, the oldest of our wee schnauzers, decided to have a grunge pee on my cable connection. Wee shite tripped the electrity switch and crashed my computer. Replacement cost £118.
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Pam Nash @pamnashes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Shoulda kept his mouth shut. (A physical impossibility) www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09...
Sept. 28, 2026, 11:22 a.m. ET
Adam Goldman
Taylor's annoucement that the suspects would be released on bail with no further explanation was somewhat jarring in light of President Trump's comments to reporters on Sunday. An exuberant Trump said the suspects had intended to do "big damage" to the air base and praised the British police, describing their efforts as "fantastic" and
"amazing." He added: "We had them under view for a long time and we got them." Now the five men are going to be freed on bail, but with stringent conditions on their movement and contact with
others.
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The rise in small boat crossings was entirely due to Brexit, promoted by Nigel Farage, and the deal done by Boris Johnson Their attempts to shift blame to anyone else is utterly despicable hypocrisy
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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Drumcree Orangemen desecrate the memory of the dead Seven people - three men, one woman & three children - were killed by loyalist terrorists because of Drumcree in the 1990s. I covered the terrible events. Is this forgotten? What’s happening now mocks their loss. In @heraldscotland.bsky.social
heraldscotland.com
Shame on them: Drumcree Orangemen desecrate the memory of the dead
Our Writer at Large covered the Northern Ireland Troubles extensively. Here, he remembers the lives lost over Drumcree and says Loyalist protestors…
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Pam Nash @pamnashes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
’Active engaged time’. Translation - the more click bait the better.
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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I’m bewildered by this chat from the Scottish Greens opposing Scottish police being sent to support officers in Northern Ireland. Police in NI are stopping Orangemen going ahead with their parade, not assisting them. Are the Greens supporting a loyalist march or do they just not understand NIreland?
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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
There always was money in spreading false rumours and hateful lies ... "So true." via Truth Against Hate
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
For all we know at the moment, the 5 men arrested near RAF Fairford might have been on a stag night. But the wild claims by Trump and Rubio suggest that, if they'd been apprehended in the US, they would have been denied due process. I hope our government tells them to butt out of our justice system.
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Roibeárd Meillear @beaniebob.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Sombre reflection; The beard, beanie and I attended the vigil to mark the murder of fellow journalist and union comrade Martin O’Hagan. Marty was gunned down by LVF terrorists 25 years ago. Yesterday he was remembered by family members, former colleagues, trade unionists and human rights orgs.
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Roibeárd Meillear @beaniebob.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I've never liked ICE. Even back when they used to call themselves the Klan.
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Gerard Cunningham @faduda.eurosky.social · 27/09/2026
The peace only lasts as long as the people remember the horrors of war
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Liar. Small boat crossings peaked under Johnson in 2022 reaching 46,000 in 2022. In current year they are 18,565 and falling. Also prior to Boris Johnson's Brexit there were none.
It's a disaster, and it can all be traced to
Labour ideology. Burnham has no mandate
from the people. He has no real ideas, and
no plan,

Johnson on X
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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I love this
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Peter Geoghegan @petergeoghegan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A former staff member of Tony Blair Institute said they had serious concerns that this was “very much trading money for access”, but was instructed by a colleague not to describe it that way. ‘They were saying you have to be really careful not to make it seem as if they’re paying money for access’😬
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Gerard Cunningham @faduda.eurosky.social · 25/09/2026
www.dublininquirer.com/a-new-networ...
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A new network seeks to encourage Black and immigrant workers to join trade unions
One of the most pressing issues continues to be the impact of Ireland's work-permit regime, which make it risky for employees to speak out if exploited.
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Roibeárd Meillear @beaniebob.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Calling on journos in Ireland to please support the vigil on Monday. The beard, beanie and I will be there. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
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NUJ to hold Belfast vigil for Martin O'Hagan
The NUJ Belfast & District branch will hold a vigil at Writer's Square in Belfast on Monday 28 September to mark the 25th anniversary of the murder of union member Martin O'Hagan.
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Roibeárd Meillear @beaniebob.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Life changing; The beard, beanie and I have decided to not iron my T-shirts anymore giving me more time to read and paint.
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Helen @helenmaryme.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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They make fun of being "woke" because they think it sounds much more insulting than being "enlightened" or "empathetic". Also they can't spell enlightened or empathetic.
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The Mouthy Renegade Writer @mouthyrenegade.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
If you don't want the media to hate you, don't be a lying, cheating, stupid, ill-mannered child rapist. Fuck you, Traitor Trump. You're going down, and SOON.
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
BBC report fails to mention "Tommo" slashing a dinghy (!) Not beating the Reform Party propaganda allegations www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Migrants taken to Dover after more than 30 hours at sea
Protesters gathered in Gosport after initial reports the small boat would be brought further west.
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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Boom bitch 💥👏
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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Astonishing: the BBC on the PM programme accusing the LibDems of creating ‘toxicity’ in British politics because they condemn Reform racism. That’s not balance or scrutiny or even intelligent questioning. It’s simply putting a lie into the national debate.
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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Nationalise everything he owns and ban him from Britain. He’s a threat to national security
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe suspends production at key UK plants blaming high gas prices
Ineos said natural gas in the UK is twelve times more expensive than in the US.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Just a handy grammar tip: The 1960s are not the 1960's or the 60's. They are the 1960s and the '60s.
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Gerard Cunningham @faduda.eurosky.social · 23/09/2026
Hey lads, remember when our government went to court and fought tooth and nail so that Apple wouldn't have to pay taxes?
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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I am so damn close to cancelling my licence fee. So damn close. As a journalist of 35 years standing, I never in my wildest dreams thought I’d feel like this. The BBC has come to disgust me. It’s damaging our country and I can’t assist it in the damage it’s doing with my money.
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Roibeárd Meillear @beaniebob.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Royal British Legion Says It Wants 'No Association' With Anti-Migrant Group Behind Poppy Fundraisers – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2026/09/22/r...
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Royal British Legion Says It Wants 'No Association' With Anti-Migrant Group Behind Poppy Fundraisers
The charity says it never authorised a Hampshire group's 'Raise the Poppies' appeal, as crowdfunding sites take pages down
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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I wish this cunt would self-deport from planet Earth
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Gerard Cunningham @faduda.eurosky.social · 20/09/2026
When authoritarians build killing machines, they don't do it for decoration. Start counting the days until those National Guard sniper rifles are turned on the people.
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Roibeárd Meillear @beaniebob.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The Reform Councillors Embedded in Britain’s Masked 'Patriot' Anti-Migrant Network – Byline Times bylinetimes.com/2026/09/16/t...
bylinetimes.com
The Reform Councillors Embedded in Britain’s Masked 'Patriot' Anti-Migrant Network
A Reform councillor and campaign co-ordinater urged his followers to join and support the masked group
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Syd Barhey Esq. FCA. #FBPE @barheys.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Don't you just hate twats like this who keep taking Britain down ? He doesn't live here and we don't especially need him to. What do people like Ratcliffe with their constant whingeing and sniping really contribute to our public life anyway ?
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Gerard Cunningham @faduda.eurosky.social · 19/09/2026
There. Is. No. Safe. Use. Of. A.I.
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Gerard Cunningham @faduda.eurosky.social · 19/09/2026
The Lib Dems who dropped the ball on proportionate representation last time they got a bit of power, then watched their leader fuck off to work for the genocide website? Those LibDems?
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Gerard Cunningham @faduda.eurosky.social · 19/09/2026
Here's a wild idea for the preening self-important US media. Stop chasing the Liar In Chief and blarping out what he says, and go find a fucking story.
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OceanSolitudeME @oceansolitudeme.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
🚨 #tRUmp 🤡’s #LakeRape 😳 🚨 by ✊🏻 @tomadelsbach.bsky.social 👇🏻
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Roibeárd Meillear @beaniebob.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The left needs to gird its loins, prepare for war and not piss around debating semantics.
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