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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Parton or Trump? Which American do you want to be?

Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Ian M Banks – The Algebraist, 2004, p.468(edited) 3 of 3 ... However all this is the result of programs written by sentient beings … sifting through earlier examples … stored within my memories … and selecting the most appropriate. Remind you of anything today?

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Ian M Banks – The Algebraist, 2004, p.468(edited) 2 of 3 By being able to access my memories, by having trillions of facts and works and books … I am the sum of all my memories, plus the application of certain rules … I am blessed with the ability to think extremely quickly

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Ian M Banks – The Algebraist, 2004, p.468(edited) Human to ships computer in the far future: You seem alive to me … Are you sure you might not be alive and sentient? Of course not! … I am able to give the appearance of life … It is not especially difficult. How do you do this? 1 of 2

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jessamyn @librarian.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I work at a public library. People who want to use AI seem to have no trouble doing so. People who don't want to use AI have a harder time. I crowdsourced and then finalized this document "How to disable or avoid intrusive AI" and then gave it a short URL: notoai.org Please pass along if it's useful

An aircraft passenger oxygen mask: a drop down passenger mask with air bag and yellow plastic mouth and nose cover, oxygen tube has been cut; Demonstration model used by flight attendant crew for passenger instruction. Has text on the side indicating that it's non-functional.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Settle flower pot festival in their Remembrance Garden. Lest we Forget

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Andy Burnham looks like he might cancel the NHS England contract with Palantir, they also have one worth 2.5x as much with the MoD. RT if you want them both out of the UK.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Tried to buy a hacksaw on eBay. They said I have to prove I am over 18 and asked for credit card details. I have had an eBay account for over 25 years with a credit card attached. Apparently too difficult for them !

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I have been getting NAGGED for weeks by the company that manages my pension to do an investment review. This is the complete list of occupations from which I have to choose!!!!

Very odd list of occupations which I can select.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Am I the only person who when they click on a post finds that Bluesky goes back to the top of the post list and does not return to where I was. Then I have to scroll through again !!! Very irritating.

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Liz Webster 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧🇪🇺 @lizwebster.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

🆘 Need some urgent help on this Rejoin EU poll. Vote and RT ✅ www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Question: Olympic coverage shows us being Great Britain. Should it not be United Kingdom?

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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

47% of Europeans want X banned across the EU, so the flipping Scandiwegians are doing something about it, with proper Viking energy. W is now accepting registration ahead of it's launch. wsocial.eu

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

It’s a year since I bought anything from Trump supporting Amazon. You know what? I have not missed it and much more of my money has gone to local and national businesses. All I need now is for another 100 million people to join me 😀

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

I have been asked back again (third time) to talk to a sixth-form college doing A-level military history. Disappointed that I can’t find other historians willing to give up a couple of hours to talk to the next generation. If you have free time and knowledge of Crimean, Boer or FWW message me.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Trump has been told he can’t use force and is using his usual bullying tactics to hide this weakness. Shoot me down. 4/4 end

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Attacking / supply by sea has similar distances to cover again with hostile activity. I believe the Swedish have a reputation for sinking American carriers in exercises. The only friendly bases will be the East coast of the US. Who is going to want to operate that far from a friendly base? 3/4

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

The shortest distance between USA and Greenland is over 2,000km. If Canada refuses overflights, that distance rises to 2,500km. Flights could be challenged by irate Europeans. It is likely that US air and naval facilities in Europe (including Iceland) would not be available. 2/4

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

A hypothesis – Trump says: “I will not use force to take Greenland” – Reality: The US military said it can’t be done without European support. 1/4

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Ryan Reads and Writes 📚✨ @ryanreadsandwrites.me · 21/01/2025

I have a big ask. My 9yo son is autistic and he’s been raising a betta fish he named Kevin. Yesterday He asked if he could “share a photo of Kevin with the whole world“. I don’t know if this will work, but a dad’s gotta try. Like and share if that’s your thing. Kevin says hi! 🐟👋

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Gareth Glover is talking online about the Commissary in the Napoleonic British army at 7pm on 27 January 2026, for the Friends of the Lines of Torres Vedras. email: i_j_brewer@msn.com to register your interest.

Talk programme for the Friends of the Lionesses of Torres Vedras.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Who does this remind you of? (Especially the Pinocchio nose)

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

'Let them hate me as long as they fear me' - Caligula - The Twelve Ceaears, Book IV. There is a current Wold 'leader' to whom this quote is also relevant. No prizes for guessing.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

On this shitty day, this made me smile. ‘Tommy’ at Seaham Harbour, UK. Lest we forget.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

I asked AI to produce a PhD level presentation on the battle of Albuera (1811) with citations. I am not worrying about AI taking over from historians (yet). 9 slides, most containing a single sentence.

Sources slide from AI presentation on battle of Albuera.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

if you want hit Trump's America where it hurts, add this to the end your searches '-site:amazon.co.uk'. This will exclude amazon from your web searches. I access it through an autocorrect which means I do not even have to type it. Use this for other American companies that support Trump.

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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

A real shame 😂👇

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Sérgio Veludo will be giving a talk for the Friends of the Lines of Torres Vedras, on the Portuguese Civil War, 1828-1834, on Tuesday 16 December at 7pm (UK time). Please register your interest by emailing: i_j_brewer@msn.com. See our full programme below.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Am i sad? In Barter books,Alnwick and I am accessing my book catalogue over the internet to check what I need/want. If you have not visited Barter book, you are missing something special.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

This may be of interest to Napoleonic people. Our next online talk on 18 November at 7pm UK time. Register your interest by email to: i_j_brewer@msn.com Maj-Gen (Retd) Rui Moura will tell us about the services of Thomas William Stubbs. Have a look at our other planned talks.

Programme of online talks for the Friends of the Lines of Torres Vedras.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

I look at the last few months and it seem to me that world leaders who like Trump are Putin and Netanyahu (alleged war criminals) World leaders who don’t like Trump - everyone else. Please tell me I am wrong.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

American diplomacy under Trump. What happens when you let sport brats loose on important matters.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

TACO Trump makes another threat to punish Russia. That’s another 50 days of doing nothing followed by forgetting he ever made the threat.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Academia.com emails me to say they have created an AI review of my PhD Read with interest and does not really say much. I would love to see how many of the statements made in the review appear in other AI reviews. I think I know the answer.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Interesting talk last night by historian Bob Burnham. Did you know Spanish were recruited to serve in Wellingtons famous Light Division? I didn’t

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H I Sutton @covertshores.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

**Operation Spiders Web** I resisted a hot take. So, on sober reflection… Op Spiderweb was one of the most impressive, and strategic attacks ever. Short thread 🧵 #russia #Ukraine

Attack on Tu-95 Strategic bomber by Ukrainian FPV drone

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Just finishing a chapter on Wellington’s siege of Badajoz in 1812. This was not one of his finest operations. Should be out in book form in 2026 (Helion)

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

TACO Trump has such a nice ring to it.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Has anyone done fag packet estimates of which would be cheaper in US. A foreign made iPhone with 25% tariff or a US made one using US labour rates?

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Our next talk is on 27 May 2025. Dr Graeme Callister will be speaking about his research on the men who made up Napoleon's Grande Army. The talk starts at 7pm UK time. Please register by emailing Ian Brewer on i_j_brewer@msn.com A link for the talk will issued nearer the event. NB See new talk.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Napoleonic naval people. In Jan 1812, Wellington asked Admiral Berkeley to supply 9 feet long 24 pounder cannon. I thought Royal Navy cannon were all shorter (6 or 6.5 feet) so they could be handled easier on-board ships. Anybody got an opinion? @dockyardtalk.bsky.social, @kejamieson.bsky.social

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Is my contempt for AI weakening? ChatGPT created this from this. Lots of details wrong, but I am impressed.

Poor quality image of George Landmann RE

AI correction of poor quality image of George Landmann RE

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

On the same thought, it seems that for the first time ever, the first topic when British people meet is no longer the weather, but what that maniac across the Atlantic has done - even people you don’t know.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

I have to say that I am finding it hard to comment on my historical interests during this period of uncertainty on the planet. When will ‘normal’ return?

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

2/2. 5. Planed purchase of Apple computer on indefinite hold. 6. Loss to USA from my Actions about £1000. If 1% of the people in affected countries did the same the impact in USA would be many $billions. 7. You as an individual can have a say in what is happening.

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Mark S Thompson @marksthompson.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I should not do politics but as a historian watching this economic car crash, I think what can I do? 1. Change long standing don’t buy Chinese policy to don’t buy American. 2. Stop using Amazon shopping. 3. Cancel Amazon Music - Spotify is European. 4. Stop buying American whiskey 1/2

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