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@d-hq.bsky.social
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Lapsed optimist. Wistful for 60s/70s/80s/90s. Cat person. Ex-journalist. Non-fiction author. Frustrated rockstar. Avid gardener. ✅ Sharp wit. Sharper writing. Good wine. Loud music. ❌ Bigots. Bores. Bastards. Frauds. Fools. Fanatics.

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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
What times we live in when the over-riding conversation topic is the live-streaming of someone being shot to death by a firing squad.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Live televised executions. America now in uncharted depths and needs to be cut loose from rest of the civilised world until it learns how to behave normally.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Villagers at the USAF base at Fairford in England struggle to contain their grief as B1 bombers are recalled to the US...
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Tennessee should've entrusted Christa PIke's execution to the local ICE chapter. Impromptu killings a speciality + no questions asked. Maybe next time...
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Would've thought the "Future of Warfare" was pretty simple: - let the US invade/pillage/destroy any country it wants - ditto Russia/China - let Musk have whatever tech he wants - let Luckey have whatever businesses he wants - turn the armed forces into right-wing militia Think that covers it...
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This is gonna run and run forever...
chathamhouse.org
What will happen if Trump rejects the midterm results?
The administration’s efforts to undermine confidence in the US electoral system could spark a political crisis in November – with consequences for the 2028 presidential race and beyond, writes Bruce S...
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Lunch today. Cheese Soufflé. hell yeah...still got it...
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Dear BSky, This is a global forum - yes ? So may I respectfully suggest a new post category - esp for non-US people - in which angst/outrage over Trump & current US political turmoil is banned. It’d be good to discover if normality still exists and discuss what rest of world’s up to right now.
 Tks
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
If Trump can arbitrarily rename Lake Ontario, any reason Washington DC can't now be known as Poutineville ? No ? Didn't think so...
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Joe Roberts 🔥💙🔥🐸 @robbyjoe.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
He didn’t change. They did.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
This WCup a total crock. Too many teams/timezones/rubbish games. Too hot/expensive/l o n g. Over-hyped/over-blown Final halftime show. And Trump's usual "it's all about ME" trying to to hijack closing ceremony. But at least best team won. And sanity returns in Spain/Portugal/Morocco 2030.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Today in SW France. Not many better places to drink chilled rosé and enjoy the view
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Only Trump could fuckup the W. Cup by "asking" his FIFA lapdog Infantini to give US star Balogun a walk after a red card...thus outraging upcoming US opponents Belgium AND Europe's very powerful; very vocal; and very p'd-off football governing body UEFA. And it had all been going so well...
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
In view of continued speculation, need to confirm I *am* among the select 4,500,000 guests at the upcoming Swift/Kelce wedding. Slight hitch that tho the nuptials are at MSG, my table's in Queens, seated alongside Kanye, Kim K, Katy Perry, the NYJets Defence, and other close buds of the bride.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
One overlooked Trump achievment is thanks him and his proxy Netanyahu, Israel's been transformed from a generally tolerated, grudgingly admired country, pluckily standing-up to its many enemies, into an aggressive, universally unpopular, minority-opressing rogue state.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
With perfect timing, Iran close the Straits of Hormuz again. Who says these guys don't have a sense of humor ?
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Not surprised by this news. Am surprised this the first time (?) Eric Trump's been publicly called-out
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
So when the Supreme Court has revealed itself to be just as venal and corrupt as the rest of those who actually hold power in the US right now, who you gonna call ? Ghostbusters ? America rapidly disappearing down an endless dark tunnel.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Writing finds you out. I can't write fiction. (Tho not for lack of trying). But I have written 13 commissioned/published non-fiction titles; endless blogs/articles; and now - as I wind down - a regular magazine column. So if one genre defeats you, never give up. Keep going until you find your niche.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Supreme Court tenures for life are absurd. Re-election needs to be tagged onto each Presidential race, along with - like the Pres - a 2-term max for all Justices.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Castello di Roccacalascio in Abruzzo. Italy's highest fortified castle. Many Ladyhawke scenes shot here. Easy(ish) - and free ! - to visit. (But snowbound in winter...) Stupendous views from battlements across the desolate Campo Imperatore to Corno Grande - highest mountain in Appenine range.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Trump's reportedly reassured King Charles he'll be "very safe" during his upcoming US visit. So it'll be King William and Queen Catherine in the hot-seats at the end of the week then...
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Even to a mild cynic, so much wrong with the latest alleged assassination attempt, that another ratings/ballroom-boosting bid can be the only explanation. In the circs, Trump declaring he "wasn't worried" not exactly galaxy-shattering news.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
After finding myself suddenly locked-out of Bluesky, round of applause for their backstage crew who've swiftly reacted to my miffed bleats and re-established my presence here. Deserved round of 👏👏👏
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Locked out of BSky on my MacBook...but can access without probs on my phone. Anyone else with similar issues ? Seems quite widespread. Suggested fixes ?
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
OK...so the world's richest are a bunch of dog turds. But surely by the law of averages, there's one seriously wealthy guy who's actually pretty nice. Treats his staff well and has a social conscience ?
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Despite spending gazillions on hand-stitched bespoke suits, why does Pete Hegseth inescapably look like a midWest used car dealer who's fallen on hard times ? The 50s retro slicked-back hair just adds to the image. The guy's a living, breathing definition of low-rent sleazeball.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
And the Award for 'Least Surprising News Story of the Year' goes to...
bbc.com
The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency
The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Oh no ! Iran's not only closed the Straits of Hormuz again, but also fired on a few ships to underline they're not fucking around. Trump's rolled back the script a bit to state the 'imminent deal' between the two great nations is now 'quite imminent'
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
A NOTE TO ALL AMERICANS VISITING EUROPE THIS SUMMER Please don't feel you have to start every conversation by apologising for your President. We understand...
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
So Trump now says he'll now retaliate to the Hormuz blockade by...uh...blockading it. Redefining Batshit Crazy with every passing day...
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
"Storm Dave set to batter UK with gales and blizzards over Easter weekend" At last ! Weather with attitude - and a name I can relate to !
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Pres T displaying his world-class grasp of that all-American sport - Cricket. He must be well-proud of his team's ethnic make-up...
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
One for those who feel that with current anti-Brit sentiments in US Govt circles - plus the inevitable accompanying Epstein points-scoring shout-fest - cancelling Charles' upcoming visit to Trump HQ a good idea...
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
If King Charles has an ounce of sense, he'll cancel his upcoming US trip. In situations Trump might even facilitate, he'll be endlessly ambushed by press/politicos shouting Epstein q's at him. Charles may one day engage with the issue, but not in the frenzied bullring atmosphere of a US media circus
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
This is a long - but easy - read, and by far the best analysis of the current clusterfuck - and its possible endings - I've come across. Seriously recommended...
bbc.com
Jeremy Bowen: Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working
One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective, writes the BBC's international editor.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Iran to US a few moments ago... "Someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you. Not now. Not ever" Congrats on turning the bad guys into good guys Mr President !
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Fat, white, heavily-armed men in ill-fitting thrift-store leisure-wear lounging around airport arrivals gonna be a *fabulous* first impression of America for the planeloads of soccer fans arriving in the US for the World Cup in a couple of months time.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
A certain grim satisfaction in sitting back and watching Iran play Trump like a cheap fiddle...
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
OK...so who can remember when the US was a pretty good place to live/visit ? (And unless you have the awareness of a brick, don't say it still is. Because it really really really isn't)
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
See that at a White House 'prayer breakfast', a pastor asked God to 'bestow wisdom' on Trump. Which'd be the biggest miracle ever...
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
'Board of Peace' gives unanimous backing and gratitude to its Founder, CEO and Life President for murdering another country's leader and destabilising Middle East. Approves motion "Iran had it coming". Warns Ukraine "You're next". Nobel Peace Commitee: "Whoa ! That's prize-winner !"
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Looking at pix of Kash Patel boozing it up with the fratboys and thinking this was something we'd *never* have seen J Edgar Hoover do...and then remembering they didn't have cellphones back then...
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
US Mens Hockey team - without grace or class in victory. The US Ryder Cup golf team - without grace or class in defeat. How jeering, loud and boorish large swathes of the US have become. They have the world's contempt. How miserable and ashamed that leaves the rest. They have the world's sympathy.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
The way things are right now, if Venezuela was a world super-power, it'd be invading America and kidnapping the President.
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Prince Andrew - once second-in-line to the British throne - has been arrested at his home for misconduct in public office. His brother King Charles has just said, "the law must take its course." In the US meanwhile, power, money and political allegiance still decide who gets a walk and who doesn't.
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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
First Amendment Troop "Since Trump fancies himself the chairman of entertainment at the Kennedy Center, we thought we should show you the tragically un-American script he’s been writing."
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
*Love* the Winter Olympics ! - Intensely scenic - Best TV wallpaper there is - Total ignorance of most of the sports... - ...so no idea if anyone's good/average/useless - plus unintelligible commentaries - Only on TV every 4 yrs - so no boredom factor
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Nicely said. What goes around comes around...
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The D @d-hq.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Question now is how much of the current political implosion in the UK - re former Ambassador Mandelson's relationship with Epstein - will cause alarm/unease in the US. Be ironic if Trump's demise is now triggered from such an unexpected source...
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