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Matingbee

@matingbee.bsky.social
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Worked in Middle East & Africa in secure military communications. Jumped out of the rat race in 2001 moved to Cornwall 2 years later and took on a smallholding. My wife and I started a couple of businesses which got far too big so now I'm retired, sort of!

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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Ukraine must continue to play the moral high ground and resist killing Russian civilians. It's a big ask, but necessary whatever Putin does toharm Ukraine's brave people!!
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I agree, but do they care? Nobody is holding anybody to account. There are no regulations to ensure that surveyors, solicitors, etc. do their job properly and within set timescales. It's the luck of the draw for those buying and selling, and surveyors and solicitors still do as little as possible.
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I'm sorry to hear you're going through this crap TA, it's becoming more and more the norm these days and the only folk who benefit are the solicitors/conveyancers. I do feel much of the frustration could be reduced by making "Offers" legally binding to get rid of time wasters.
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
On the side TA, how's the move going? It must be close!!
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
From this morning's Times newsletter.. President Trump was typically more candid when he said yesterday that “we had them under investigation” and “they were looking to do big damage to our fort and working with the British worked out great” Aren't we all soooo grateful for the Orange Idiot!!
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I doubt very much that Putin would want to be there, indeed it could be that the Orange Idiot stays away as well if the Midterms go as badly for the Republicans as widely predicted.
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Nothing is going to happen against the Baltic countries including Poland. If it does then NATO will quickly control the sky over Ukraine and Putin loses his so-called SMO and what little credibility he has left. It will also expose the Orange Idiot as he'll be forced to reveal his true allegiance!!
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Of course the Handmaid's Tale is pure fiction. Before the Orange Idiot came along, so was the collapse of the American economy. Don't forget it's not just Europe, it's Europe+ which could be open to the UK, Australia, New Zealand etc. This for defence procurement as well as trade. Countries we trust
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I see Steve has posted this on YouTube... youtu.be/SebfRk_0jzg?...
youtu.be
Russia's "Special Election Operation" and growing pessimism in Russia
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I'm afraid I don't. I can't help on that one. Sorry.
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
The idea of Canada divorcing its economic dependence on the US at one time was too far fetched to be considered possible. Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale" makes the overthrow of the USA as it becomes the Republic of Gilead entirely plausible. Incredible times ahead!!
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
😁
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The Telegraph has a view on this...
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Clearly the secret is to stop drinking!!
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Rather selfishly, we have a private water supply and if all else fails, a river and stream. However if electricity fails, it'll be down to a bucket and a rope. Hopefully Russia will be defeated in a spectacular way and we can all return to a peaceful existence with no threats!!
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Perhaps the lack of motivation to take the threat from Russia seriously is that we see what damage Ukraine is inflicting on Putin's Russia, so the idea that Russia has the wherewithal to attack us seems extremely remote. But TA is stocking up, so we should take the threat more seriously than we are.
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Keep those fingers crossed Sue, I reckon things are going to work out fine. 🤞
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Excellent news, one hopes that the UK can also eventually be part of Europe+ and forget all the nonsense about a "special relationship" with the US. Those days are gone forever, if they existed at all!!
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Let's hope today's casualty numbers (1960!!!) get seen somehow in Russia....
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Hopefully effective against jet powered drones.
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I feel very uneasy about AUKUS and have done for some time. There is no problem working with Australia, but working with the US does worry me. Things have been flakey with the reliability of the US for some time, long before the Orange Idiot came on the scene. The US always has it's own agenda.
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The latest words of wisdom from the Orange Idiot... "The only control or “guardrails” that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!" You couldn't make it up!!
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
"Claude is a next generation AI assistant built by Anthropic and trained to be safe, accurate, and secure to help you do your best work." Another American first!! Provide their enemy with the means to attack the American military!! The Orange Idiot is thrilled.
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The number of Russian daily casualties continues to rise. Today it is 1700!! They're running out of options to continue is all they can do, because Putin is desperate to survive. It can't go on, the collapse of Russia is inevitable.....
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
That's her problem. Putin can't allow competence, it makes him look even more incompetent.
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Elvira Niabulina urgently needs to get herself out of Russia. When Putin's inevitable downfall happens she knows where all the important skeletons are buried. Her life is in real danger and Putin will not allow her to survive!!
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
How very cynical of you AH!!😁
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Ah, a conspiracy!! I doubt it somehow and far too clever for the Orange Idiot and his band of fellow idiots. Clever and subtle are not in their very limited skillset!!
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
These are the words of a desperate fool. It's finally dawned on him that the midterms will be his undoing. The American voters made a huge mistake giving him a second term, their only choice is to try and overturn Congress and hopefully the Senate and put a stop to his madness.
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Is it possible that Russian action is responsible for the Air Traffic Control problems over the last couple of days here in the UK?
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I requested that you enlighten me, but I'm afraid you haven't succeeded. You haven't provided any tangible proof. If anything, I'd say the BBC has a Left Wing bias, but I can't provide specific examples, it's just my gut feeling and has been for many years. GB News is Right Wing and deadly boring.
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I heard this a lot about the BBC supporting Farage, but I don't see it. Can you please enlighten me.
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The Orange Idiot will be GREEN WITH ENVY!!! I'll get my coat 🙄
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Two reports in one day plus your wonderful piano. You have us spoiled!! Thank you
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The great thing is I wouldn't have to!!
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Read this entry on Wikipedia about his father who is a felon. He was also pardoned by Trump and funds Trump as well..... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles...
en.wikipedia.org
Charles Kushner - Wikipedia
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Out of necessity Ukraine is attacking Russian oil refineries and logistical facilities. Every time I see a photo of a burning refinery, munitions or factory, I see damage to our environment and planet. Perhaps future wars will be battles of AI type systems with no death or destruction. Dream on!!!
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Ai is in its infancy, but will definitely play a role. One thing for sure, future wars will have to stop destroying everything in the territory that is being contested. The current climate crisis will eventually have to be acknowledged or the destruction our planet could reach a point of no return.
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
There is no end to Ukrainian ingenuity, this and other footage is incredible... bsky.app/profile/volb...
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I just saw this which is well worth watching.... bsky.app/profile/chan...
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
But it was the main story on the BBC News at 10.0pm last night and also on BBC's Newsnight at 10.30pm. Perhaps they had to allow Channel 4 News do the article first, it was their scoop after all. One thing for sure Reform have blown any chance of a win in the next General Election.
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
With the Mid-term Elections coming up, one has to wonder if the American voters and the Democrats in particular would be influenced by such a move. If so, in which direction?
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Thank you Steve, it's nice to see you've started the newspaper pile again!!
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The huge russian losses continue.... bsky.app/profile/noel...
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Thank you Steve, that was exceptionally good and demonstrated so clearly what is possible for the Russian people if only others would let it happen. I was so moved I forwarded it to many of my friends and family. You so often provide hope for me and for that I am always grateful.
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Meanwhile Putin's biggest fear becomes a reality.... bsky.app/profile/mari...
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Politicians will rarely truly act on principle. Healy's decision is a huge letdown to the armed forces and the safety of the British people plus our European partners. It plays right into the hands of Reform and other fascist supporters here and abroad. Putin can't stop laughing at our government!!
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
that would critically include the Ukrainian airspace. Such an event would quickly hasten the downfall of Putin and possibly Trump as well.
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Matingbee @matingbee.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
shortage of missiles to deliver nuclear warheads, but perhaps more realistically the Orange Idiot and his fellow idiots would be well out of their depth with a complete lack of expertise due to the purge of senior military personnel in 2024. The main NATO players in Europe would take control and
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