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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Fifteen years ago my mother died. She had multiple ailments and decided to stop the treatments she was receiving, agreeing only to pain alleviation. My mother was rational, and her decision was honoured. Last year my sister died. She took the same decision. Both died peacefully. And lawfully.
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Wouldn't it be nice if, in making this announcement, the Westminster government had pointed out that it's already the case in Wales and Scotland?? And wouldn't it be even nicer if the UK governments agreed that all relevant bus passes were accepted throughout the UK??
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
As an old trade union guy I knew many years ago used to say : "if work was so bloody wonderful, the rich would have found a way of keeping it for themselves" Just makes me wonder....
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Action without rational thought is pretty unlikely to succeed - and the WRU has displayed zero rational thought
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
But will St Andrew of Burnham save the world on fire??
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
A classic of wriggle room. Why am I not surprised??
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Same here in South Wales. And at the same time in the morning - I mean - you could have kept it in Manchester....
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Really important thinking from Andy Moore - any rugby fan should read it - but especially Welsh rugby fans
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
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The Long Game
France built infrastructure. Ireland built alignment. The question now is what Wales chooses to build.
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Just finished reading the interview. A lot of really good insights which could be applied more widely. Should be required reading for anyone wanting to play in politics .... looking at all the current contenders for PM including the PM
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Totally
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Especially if the rock concerned is DJT's rotting corpse....
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Dammit. Meant 'conviction' not 'commitment'. Similar but not synonymous...
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Not a difficult character to project onto. Trying to avoid calling him amorphous but he's hardly a major commitment politician. Already qualifying positions he's taken in the past. Perhaps pretty much like Starmer really...which begs a question ....
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
And this is the time - with a GE at least three years off - to do some serious thinking - not go looking for daddy to save you. You're all responsible. Grow up. Take responsibility. And organise a fight back against other parties - not a civil war
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
What self centred nonsense. So Labour had a bad night at the elections. In Wales it was - to be honest - deserved. Oddly owing to smugness and infighting - but there's still a broad left coalition in Wales. Not too bad. But MPs? Screaming their silly heads off instead of taking time to think
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Best advice they'll get, I reckon
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
I'd suggest defenestration and a public flogging - I believe public schoolboys especially like the flogging bit...
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Draw breath 1)There's no GE on the cards for three years 2) the next Senedd election is four years away 3) which potential leader do you think would favour Wales? 4) or which damn country were you thinking of??
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Should have added special thanks to Torsten and Rob Stewart
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
So basically - everyone but the WRU played a blinder🤣
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Clubs can attend online. No real indication WRU has changed its mind about three teams. Need strong resistance to this nonsense.
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
I'd suggest the Swansea tidal lagoon would assist too....
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Dead right, Torsten.
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
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16–20: The Missing Link in Welsh Rugby
We are not short of talent in Wales. We are short of structure between 16 and 20. Here’s how we fix it.
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
Oh please. The gap between a political party and the WRU is immense. You'll be telling me you don't mind Reform parachuting anyone in - and not picking Llŷr because Farage couldn't pronounce his name - called him 'Welsh Dave'. Mmmmm
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
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If the Ospreys Go, We Won’t Feel It Next Season. We’ll Feel It in 2035.
Why the loss of a regional badge would reach from village pitches to the national jersey
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
So glad to see this. Proud of the council, Rob Stewart and you. An EGM is also essential. This process must be stopped
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
substack.com/@martindavie...
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Martin Davies (@martindavies631844)
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Couldn't agree more. EGM needs to happen asap. I respect the wish not to cause any more chaos during the 6N but the call must go in before any more stitch ups occur
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Keep at them, Torsten. And since there is now a commitment to the 2026/7 season - let's see work start at St Helens
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Good for you, Torsten. And Rob Stewart. But it's a bit disgraceful that while Westminster is taking action - where's the Senedd????
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
So Torsten - what are you and Senedd colleagues doing to stop the WRU from destroying Welsh rugby?? And please don't say it's out of your hands because it's not. Plaid cannot risk failing to support action when the national game - and all that means - is so vulnerable. So Labour needs to act
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
And PS please don't describe the edit as "silly" The fascists will quote you forever
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
The editing was irrelevant. The BBC simply left the essence of Trump's message to the rioters he encouraged. This is pathetic. How soon will we hand over our press to Trump? I mean. FFS.
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Actually 'we' don't breed them or bring them up. They do that themselves. The 'litany of sadness and torment' is self inflicted and inflicted on others - y'know - like Andrew's victims, to name but a few
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Torsten - according to Robert Kitson there will be some kind of hearing in Westminster about this WRC fiasco. Good. But maybe suggest to your Senedd colleagues that they need to get stuck in? More than politics. This is about the Welsh identity. And after Caerphilly, don't leave that to Plaid
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Rather than sulking about history, a real rugby fan would look at realities now - something the WRU has totally failed to do. There is nothing here that supports the future of Welsh rugby - only its demise. Good to see a few politicians getting stuck in - even if a bit belated.
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Take a look at Will Hayward on Substack today. Tactical voting is considerably more tricky in the lunatic PR system we will have next May. Should work better in England, mind.....
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
No need to start with an apology - especially not when you're right
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
So all these demonstrations in America and all over the world - including No Kings in London - but the British press?? The BBC?? Nothing. Crickets, as our American friends would say. FFS.
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Will Labour now step up and make clear the good I'm sure you have to offer? Clear and unequivocal ?? Dissing the opposition doesn't cut it Torsten. Even when the opposition is this pathetic. Tell everyone what you offer for the future under a Labour government - especially in the Senedd
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Glad to see this. Cannot understand how the threat to reduce from four professional teams to three helps support Welsh rugby at all levels and gives greater opportunity to develop and encourage young players - which is the prime role of the WRU. Let's hope the WRU tries to remember that!
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Da iawn, Torsten. Let's have a lot more straight talking about this perfidious liar
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Dear Keir Did you pay tuition fees when you attended Leeds University???
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Drop the artificial education/training crap and offer post school to everyone. Look at what is good for society as a whole - preparing every school leaver for a future - and benefitting all of us. The rich will always be rich - so tax them then ignore them so everyone can benefit - including them
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
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On the Brink
Universities are in serious financial trouble - what can be done about it?
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Meant to say - Pete Seeger version
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
What did you learn in school today, dear little boy of mine.....
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catalys1720.bsky.social @catalys1720.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
What message does Wales take from Labour's response to Scunthorpe? Could have supported Port Talbot thus demonstrating the partnership/support between Westminster Labour and the Senedd. But that just doesn't seem to matter. Bad. Really bad. And I am happy for Scunthorpe. But Labour and Wales???
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