Reposted by MagiTailWelkinAdrienne @adrienneleigh.bsky.social · 13/08/2026My modest proposal continues to be that if any artwork gets written off for tax purposes, that artwork immediately becomes public domain. The public bought it; we own it now. 5804311
MagiTailWelkin @magitailwelkin.bsky.social · 23/07/2026www.youtube.com/watch?v=By4L... Right now in the UK, we can substitute the words "Staff Officer" with "Prime Minister".youtube.com10 - They Were Only Playing Leapfrog - Oh! What A Lovely War - Studio Soundtrack RecordingYouTube video by Snufelke 010
MagiTailWelkin @magitailwelkin.bsky.social · 13/07/2026The Governor of South Carolina has just proven that nepotism is alive and well. 000
MagiTailWelkin @magitailwelkin.bsky.social · 13/07/2026I've just signed "Tell Andy Burnham to launch a National Commission on Electoral Reform" - Will you support the campaign too? actionstorm.org/petitions/na...actionstorm.org 000
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinOliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Maybe an entire generation of people who have lived through the Great Recession, COVID, and two Trump presidencies is distrustful of capitalism and leaders telling them not to rock the boat. And I don’t just mean Gen Z. Signed, A Late GenXer who is tired of this shit 2241287
MagiTailWelkin @magitailwelkin.bsky.social · 26/06/2026The production team of Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines didn't spend over 2.5 million pounds in today's money building 20 replica vitage aeroplane, six of them airworthy, so you could tell us the so-called AI (which I've taken to call Asset Imitation) is "inevitale." 010
MagiTailWelkin @magitailwelkin.bsky.social · 12/06/2026"When I'm picking The beetroots, dear, That's when my heart beats for you When I'm picking Those blueberries, That's when I feel so blue for you "When I'm picking Those pickled onions That's the only time I cry for you "But, when banana skins are falling, I'll come sliding back to you" 010
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 10/06/2026Musk's incitement and the weaponisation of his platform to further his ends and destabilise the UK and spread fear and violence are reason enough to switch off X. If it was owned by Russia the government would have done so already. X and Musk may not be a state but they ARE a hostile power. 501433501
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinBeijingPalmer @beijingpalmer.bsky.social · 10/06/2026there were already many reasons to do this but Elon Musk actively encouraging racist violence in Belfast should be the final straw for every UK government institution to stop doing business - including being on X - with him in any way, and for him to be barred from entry to the country. 6262061709
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinGOD SUEDE YOU! BLACK EMPEROR @suede.bsky.social · 17/05/2026I know there's an 80% chance she wont be the nominee and that she does have problems, but at the very least it would be so funny and thematically appropriate if the oldest elected president was immediately followed by the youngest 😆 1417
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13/05/2026The next Labour leader must move decisively away from the status quo to beat Reform. That means giving power and wealth to working class people. It means a democratic revolution, rent controls and public ownership of water. It means someone who isn't Wes Streeting. 1322918603
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinAJ Jefferies @moonjam.com · 04/05/2026This is SUCH a good metaphor for AI. The gold is an illusion that turns to ash and it has a hugely destructive impact on a business. 1032491321
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinEleanor Morton @eleanormorton.bsky.social · 29/04/2026The one pet peeve I need to give up, as someone who is neither a monarchist or a unionist, is getting irked when Americans say 'King of England' when they mean 'King of Britain'. It would be like saying 'President of Texas' technically true, but weirdly phrased. 6157663
Reposted by MagiTailWelkindan le sac 🦄💣 @danlesac.bandcamp.com · 27/04/2026I mean, if the press had given him half an ounce of scrutiny, maybe y'all wouldn't have to pretend like you're shocked now. He was Not-Johnson, Not-Corbyn, so he was ordained. 03910
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Jewish communities are living in fear amid rising antisemitism, including these appalling arson attacks. We must confront this. At the same time, antisemitism is being weaponised to shut down criticism of the Israeli government. Both are true. Both deeply concerning. Both Antisemitic. 651536409
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinDavid Slack @slack2thefuture.bsky.social · 20/04/2026“Here were produced rubbishy newspapers… films oozing with sex, and sentimental songs which were composed entirely by mechanical means on a special kind of kaleidoscope known as a versificator.” - 1984, George Orwell 07538
Reposted by MagiTailWelkindan le sac 🦄💣 @danlesac.bandcamp.com · 19/04/2026It’s weird watching it from the UK, Labour did the same, romped to victory then became one of the most unpopular govts in living memory. And that unpopularity is in part because they ostracised anyone who might actually fight for them. 06732
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15/04/2026It’s not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities. 9445051849
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinMicah @rincewind.run · 12/04/2026Viktor Orban accomplished so much of what the Trump movement wants to accomplish here he ruled for 16 years and rewrote the rules in his favor and still, they threw him out and you know what? they did it by voting don’t let anyone tell you voting doesn’t matter 1874281932
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinJohn Scalzi @scalzi.com · 01/04/2026Why would I use "AI," I actually know how to fucking write 14291151808
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinIron Spike @ironspike.bsky.social · 25/03/2026By all means, if you're gonna be like "Is your kid a reader? Give them Gormenghast and Discworld instead," go ahead, that's different. But for adults who still put shit like which house they'd be sorted into in their bios? It's not about the actual books, anymore. 119413
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinFable Siegel, Lackadaisy Showrunner @fablepaint.bsky.social · 25/03/2026Despite everything, I think it's cool that strangers who don't share identities outside of "human" will pop on the internet and wish each other well and relate to each other's struggles. We WANT to know what we share in common. It's a sincere desire which makes people cool and worth respect. 07315
MagiTailWelkin @magitailwelkin.bsky.social · 24/03/2026I realised recently that the X logo for the social media site formerly known as Twitter looks a lot like a Swastika without actually looking like one. 000
MagiTailWelkin @magitailwelkin.bsky.social · 24/03/2026In his mind it's only cheating when other people use it. He's allowed to do whatever he likes. 000
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinNelly Probin @lillmagill.bsky.social · 21/03/2026A quick reminder of Starmer's leadership pledge number 4. 17577197
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 21/03/2026Keir Starmer has dragged the UK into this war against our will. UK bases face further attacks - putting military personnel and civilians in the potential line of fire. This is a Prime Minister who promised a vote before any military action - that must now happen on Monday. 2013080907
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 19/03/2026"You, the moderate man, may be used for wrong, but are useless for right." Goddamn, Melville could really cook. 4244601228
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinStandplaats Kraków could really use some cash! @standplaatskrk.pl · 11/06/2025apropos of nothing: 2984280
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinToonHive @toonhive.bsky.social · 16/03/2026“Tonight we are celebrating people, not AI. Animation is more than a prompt, it’s an art form that needs to be protected.” — Will Arnett presenting the awards for Animation at the Oscars 3480952033
MagiTailWelkin @magitailwelkin.bsky.social · 14/03/2026I was rewatching a documentary on the building of the Palace of Versailles when it stuck me. Trump is attempting to speed-run the reign of Louis XIV. 000
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinMara Wilson @marawilson.bsky.social · 13/03/2026There’s nothing more obnoxious than when people celebrate being an asshole or “just saying what everyone’s thinking” Yeah, dude, most people have edgy thoughts, and learn to keep them inside. It’s called control. What you’re doing is like being really proud of constantly shitting yourself. 754942822
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinEffie Seiberg is a spooky Cyborg @effies.bsky.social · 12/03/2026"Palantir CEO Alex Karp says his AI technology will lessen the power of “highly educated, often female voters, who vote mostly Democrat” while increasing the power of working-class men." Just saying it right out loud now. newrepublic.com/post/207693/...newrepublic.comPalantir CEO Makes Shocking Confession on Disrupting Democratic PowerThey’re saying the quiet part out loud now. 33652532798
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinJody Houser ✒️🗯️🎲 @jodyhouser.bsky.social · 12/03/2026So if using AI actually does erode human cognition the way studies suggest, then it's a feature instead of a bug? The world is gross enough without "take away people's ability to think so we can sell it back to them" being on the list. 271394561
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 10/03/2026From mandatory ID cards to arresting pensioners for holding up cardboard signs to cosy deals with US tech spy firms: It's good to see lawyers pushing back on their increasingly authoritarian Govenrment. We must protect jury trials. 571949584
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinUnofficial BBCNews (UK) Bot @bbcnews-uk-rss.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Thousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction planbbc.comThousands of lawyers oppose jury restriction planLawyers including top barristers and retired judges urge the government to drop a plan to abolish some jury trials. 046
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinKelcie Moseley-Morris @kelciemmorris.bsky.social · 09/03/2026no I guess we won't acknowledge that this is all stolen from human writers 226861
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinKat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 09/03/2026I don’t think Trump and his people are capable of engineering “distractions,” I think the mind-numbing chaos we see every day is straightforwardly the result of giving the dumbest, cruelest, most corrupt, most selfish people of a generation near-unmitigated power 9351891268
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinHelen Czerski @helenczerski.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Oil prices wouldn't be all over the news today if more of our economy was powered by local, secure renewable energy. This isn't an "energy crisis". It's a fossil fuel crisis. 44% of UK electricity came from renewables in 2025. More of that plus an electrified economy => no more oil shocks. 872988874
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinUnofficial BBCNews (UK) Bot @bbcnews-uk-rss.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Call off King's US state visit over Iran war, urge Lib Demsbbc.comCall off King's US state visit over Iran war, urge Lib DemsThe party says the planned trip should be scrapped after Donald Trump's criticism of the UK's response to the war. 2258
MagiTailWelkin @magitailwelkin.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Because he is a self-centred, narrow-minded manchild. 011
MagiTailWelkin @magitailwelkin.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Thank goodness I got rid of Grammarly when I did. 000
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinyaoi gagarin @mel.bzky.team · 03/03/2026man its so weird how appeasement doesn't work. fortunately there have been no historical examples of this that could have served as a guiding light to avoid it in the present 1486124
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13/02/2026A court has ruled that the government's authoritarian ban on Palestine Action was unlawful. Time to stop criminalising the people protesting a genocide - and start ending the UK's complicity. 16173911867
Reposted by MagiTailWelkinhapbt @hapbt.bsky.social · 07/02/2026ITS NOT A CEASE FIRE IF ONE SIDE DOES NOT CEASE FIRING 081
MagiTailWelkin @magitailwelkin.bsky.social · 05/02/2026For some reason, YouTube has gotten rid of the ability for users to organise their subscription video feed. I always preferred the list version, which included a bit of the description. Now my subscription feed looks like the home page. I for one, liked the difference. 000