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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Wise piece from Michael carnegieendowment.org/middle-east/... on the cynicism of Carlos the Jackal on the 70's Palestinian movement.

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Revolutionary or Hitman?

Carlos the Jackal was a natural outcrop of Palestinian irrelevance in exile during the 1970s.

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Watching the Rangers - Dundee game. Possibly the only game I'll bother with this season. But this is seriously hilarious 🤣 Rangers a goal down and now a man down - give the title to Celtic in August? #randun

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Fuck me Kieron Pollard has been missing jogging and stuck to eating pies - watching the MLC final so you don't have too. de Knock very good but NY looking dodgy now ...

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Not sure why but not seen a hedgehog for ages - three down Well Lane this evening and a hoglet rescued yesterday by Claire

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

The Portuguese full back is fantastic - those who follow Portugal rugby probably know this - but Sharp as a tack. Mind you rest of team not so much and Ireland bossing #porVsIre

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Just put a fleece on as it is so cold in the annex - I think that makes me lucky judging by lots of comments these last few weeks. 🥶

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Haven't been wasting time whilst listening to the 🏏 on #bbctms no constructive time usage... Slightly concerned that the autumn fruiting raspberries are ripe already.

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Maine Lamothe has his hat trick for Union Bordeaux Begles and only one as you expect for a hooker the last as a winger under sticks. Jalibert and Moefana have been brilliant - great game. #ubb clearly going to final

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Just went outside to warm up - cold in the back rooms - spotted and handed a fork and given instructions. I am not longer cold

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Bayonne were immense but not good enough in the end against the machine that is Toulouse - shame. Happy retirement to Cami Lopez who nails the final points of the game - ok I would have nailed that kick. Happy coaching. Hopefully Toulouse will lose to Bordeaux Begles in final but Toulon in way...

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Noah Shachtman @noahshachtman.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

There are a lot of "GOATs." Then there's the real one. Rest in Power, Sly. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Well the second half of the Glasgow- Stormers game #Glasto has started the way first went. Excellent game. Currently 19-18 to Glasgow.

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

The below is why we must always find people to stand. At Parish level the bar is not high. Are you a Nazi or in favour of genocide against some group? If you are not well, that's clearly an improvement - ensure a vote and vote for them...

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Half my grandparents are buried in Mylor, they witnessed the Blitz in Falmouth with their terrified daughter's. And this cunt... My other grandfather survive the western front, Gallopoli and Mesopotamia twice (both wars) and my father fought in SE Asia and was married in Mylor and this cunt...

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Impressive rant. As a brat with colonial roots - no holds barred. The English/ British did terrible things, but the binary of common law is up there.

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

We have this ... or the 🍊 appeaser. I know where I stand.

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Turns out these morons are worst deal makers than I am. But at least I knew how many cards everyone else had. Assume China talks with Europe has totally spooked them, plus the tanking of US economy, bond yields, dollar dive and inflation. Too late, though - all gone.

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

It's impressive that he can go 25 hours without pissing well did you? But then rush out to support genocide in Palestine. Hegseth, Trump & you should not just resign but should be in the Hague & jail. Peace of piss

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

800 Billion rearmament in Europe and now this, the US is the kicker - Micheál feeling feisty before Paddy's Day trip to Washington. I think Lenin may have a quote for this, 'There are decades when nothing happens etc'

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

Well Ed is correct.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 28/02/2025

We need to secure funding to ensure Ukraine can sustain its war effort, and we need European partners to swiftly discuss the security guarantees they can offer. @calummillerld.bsky.social

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 01/03/2025

Wishing all those observing this holy month in the UK and around the world a healthy and blessed Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak!

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 28/02/2025

We stand with Ukraine. 🇺🇦

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Not sure what's most horrific this evening the disgrace that is Trump/ Vance; utter scum the pair, suspect only one will live long enough for justice. Or the horror rugby 🏉 coming out of Cork.

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

In a highly skilled and technical operation the squirrel 🐿️ was successfully extracted from Masuda's mouth without me losing an arm - keeping two shut doors between us until her anger subsides. Now casserole or roast?

A dog, Masuda has a squirrel in her mouth

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Watching the rugby on S4C I don't mind the commentary in Welsh - as it turns out prop is the same in Welsh - but find the post match talking difficult. Now gone to the news ...

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Cllr Chris Brant, Cropredy, Sibfords & Wroxton @cllrchrisbrant.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Great news! The Liberal Democrat-led 🔶 budget passed by OCC today means more investment in fixing our roads, improving public transport, tackling flooding, and boosting public services. The Conservatives... well they voted against it—pushing for cuts instead - they love creating potholes! 🥴

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

The new Johnathan Meade's book has arrived via @unbounders.bsky.social not sure if I am supposed to read or mine it. Huge - if paying by word is your thing then this is value for money. Have a couple of books to finish but will dive into this in next couple of days - should reappear in the spring...

Johnathan Meade's new book Empty Wigs in a table

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Went to a jazz concert this evening - actually rather good. Tommaso Starace since you ask, certainly knows how to blow a sax the other 3 excellent as well but not convinced by double bass solos and frankly the very uncomfortable chairs meant it was 20 mins too long. Not been to jazz in years.

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Philippe's reaction is clearly correct.

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Cllr Chris Brant, Cropredy, Sibfords & Wroxton @cllrchrisbrant.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Being elected to the county council is the next step in making this happen. Please share, follow and get in touch if you would like to give your support. Thank you Chris

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

This is such a huge chance. We must find space on Oxford corridor and M4 as well

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Say what you like about Farage but he really likes rapists (or in this case alleged) Trump, Tate etc

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

There are some snow drops now up in garden/ area. But there were daffodils out before them. This is nuts and we are screwed. In Cornwall snowdrops could appear before Christmas in mild winters but never a daffodil before them or in Jan, frankly #globalwarming

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Was at the Any Questions recording last night. U sure how it came across but the Republican Abroad guy, just treated with contempt by the audience. Mostly because he clearly didn't believe anything he said - apart from country club republicans - don't mean his lies but he said stuff he knew was crap

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Note to self, whilst reading a Le Carre (in this case Karla's Choice) don't watch a TV adaptation (even if you know it backwards - BBC Tinker etc) just confuses the former and possibly the latter.

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Went so well the last time Germany elected Nazis. I suppose Elmo's drugs are tested and the freaks horse tranquillisers are, unfortunately, not likely to be poison him, in short term.

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Bit of a first world crisis at lunch - run out of Tipo 00 flour for the pasta. Had to use solina flour instead, which is at least Italian and actually makes great pasta Sorted now though...

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Always a cheery start to the new year realising it's the anniversary of Towne Van Zant death, whilst changing out of soaking clothes after a (short) dog walk.

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

This account may be quite for a while - going home to Kernow /Cornwall and then to my adopted home high up on Mount Lebanon & hopefully Damascus - God's city and one of the finest place on the planet. Been to Syria once since the Revolution, it was a very long walk, so looking forward to it...

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Why did we give so much indulgence to wankers just because they are raising money for 'charity' the twat who spend an hour with his tractor in an empty farm yard making a racket has just driven passed me driving the dogs insane and has probably raised less than the diesel bill (if raised anything).

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

I had bread and cheese (+ hummus, olives etc) for breakfast last few days in Abu Dhabi and falafel, kibbah etc for lunch. Would Kemi approve? I think real men bring a cow into the office and slaughter it there for lunch, obviously leaving the betas to clean up the entrails- just a steak is wimpish.

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Calum Miller @calummillerld.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

A statement on the developing news in Syria

“The fall of Assad is a momentous day for the millions of Syrians who have suffered under his brutal rule.

“This despot - who used chemical weapons against his own people - must now face justice for the crimes which he has committed.

“It is too early to say what happens next. All efforts should be directed to securing an orderly transition of power and protecting minority groups.

“The international community must do all that we can to ensure that this genuinely is a turning point, and it is the voice of Syrians who are now heard, culminating in free and fair elections in line with international law.”

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Yesterday I was asked if my wife could go home. I said I couldn't afford a militia. Just maybe, just maybe she will be able to go home.

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Ok my Assad/random dictator view on the banality of evil Post-Iraq deployment leave in Syria & went around Hafiz Assad mausoleum, as one does (OK Franco out does it) on Teachers Day, thought that was really nice a day to celebrate the educators. No a day for educator's to celebrate Assad. Fuck him

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

With Homs gone and Assad in Abu Dhabi (?) this now looks likely - extraordinary. Makes peace in Libya and Sahel if not likely, at least possible. Lots of people going home after (sometimes many) decades. Hopefully.

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

This is certainly true - it is a mess and only Syrians can make sense of it. Getting rid of a regime like Assad's father and son is hard and expect terrible things it is always difficult. I hope for a better future - I hope to return to Syria soon but more importantly my Syrian friends can go home

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James Hartley @jameshartley.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

You want to be optimistic but ... Would like to go back to Syria, only been once since 2011, been a long while, it is/ was a fantastic place to go, Damascus is probably my favourite city. We thought of buying a house there ... picked Lebanon instead possibly not a great idea in retrospect either

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