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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
They do it because they can and there's no one to stop them doing it? Not that long ago you would be passed by a car doing stupid MPH on a motorway and think "He's going to get caught" moments later a blue flashing light would pass and they would be pulled over. Not seen that for ages?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
How are they even allowed to do that? Do they still get paid?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
If the BBC did come out and say it's obvious the leadership of Reform are a bunch of crooks I don't think they could be sued?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Has Trump mentioned anything about how wonderful Dolly Parton was and how heartbreaking her death is? I haven't seen anything yet?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Poor, poor man that he felt he had to end his life rather than see exactly what his persecutors represent and then just ignore them?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Why do people trust anyone who lies through their teeth (all the time) I honestly don't understand?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Well there's a surprise! Hope to see this on BBC news soon.
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
I will enjoy reading this but also just finished The Fraud. As a lifelong Labour voter it really shocked and saddened me.
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
He managed to destroy the education system in this country and, as a retired teacher, I would like to hit him with my crutch!
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Me too George, just wish others with influence would follow your example
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Surely this is antisemitism?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Thanks George and I do do that (with some success). It just feels like a drop in the ocean sometimes?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Very true as ever George but I guess like a lot of people I have absolutely no idea what I personally can do to improve the current situation?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
She is great but should never have had to defend herself against such a slur? There is no respect in public life any more. I feel Trump is to blame for that (amongst a lot of other things).
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Our King Charles should follow the Pope's example and refuse the visit planned for the end of this month.
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
I was terrified the obviously unhinged madman might blow us all to kingdom come as he actually has the means to do so.
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
The government have to ensure we have enough to eat even if it is shitty factory farmed chicken or we have to import even shittier cheap chicken from places like the US. Until we all eat less meat they will support factory farms? If all chicken was organic and expensive it would only be a treat?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Do you have any evidence of the “busloads of terrorists” who were on the march yesterday? 10 coaches came from Manchester but I don’t think you had to prove you were a terrorist to travel on one?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
That may be a kind explanation but I fear they are actually deliberately downplaying the numbers to suit an agenda?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
A year ago today, @labourlewis.bsky.social brought his Private Members' Bill on water to Parliament.It aimed to fix our broken system by giving the public a say over who should own it.Since then, the call for public ownership has only grown.Watch his speech: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gIO...
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MP calls for public ownership of water
YouTube video by Clive Lewis
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Please America get rid of him now, you would be doing the whole world a favour.
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Just watched this and it is so powerful. Victoria Derbyshire is exactly the right gentle, kind journalist to make these poor women realise they are being listened to (at last!).
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
The whole world hopes you are right.
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
It's so bloody stressful to think a lunatic is in charge of all our futures.
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Please please Starmer ignore this "request"
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
A crypto investor just donated £9 million to the Reform Party. Right now, billionaires can pour unlimited money into our elections, effectively buying our democracy. Think that's wrong? Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...
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Take Big Money Out of Our Politics
British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Bluesky won't load (again) this morning, anyone else had this problem?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
It seems wherever you shop fruit and veg is far from fresh and has very limited home shelf life. If that's mirrored in the stores imagine how much food that is produced that the supermarkets end up having to throw away?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
What does he personally stand to gain from these enormous donations?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Just listened to her acceptance speech, it's beautiful
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
The team would be stuffed if "immigrants" were taken out of it? Pity the players won't be able to express their view as this racist billionaire pays their wages? In the Stretford End we are surrounded by people from all over the world, all loyal Reds. Football should bring people together.
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Excellent comment, thank you. They may have lots of money but neither man is rich in any other way?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
There has to be an independent, in depth inquiry carried out ASAP to determine just how much influence the Russians have over our "free and fair" elections?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
I'm sure Trump will make it worth his while? After all he needs the money?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Having experienced A and E fairly recently in North Wales I have no idea how any medical staff turn up for work every day. Our son had broken ribs in his back and was in hospital for a week when he finally got a bed but the "corridor care" he received was simply amazing. No idea how they do it.
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
I really loved your book but it also made me sad that the British people who voted for the people you wrote about didn't get a chapter of their own too.
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Watching Educating Yorkshire recently I was amazed to see pupils falling asleep in GCSE exams as they, on their own admission had "been on TikTok until 2am". My granddaughter tells me that's a common thing. Lack of sleep must be a massive contributor to young people's metal health?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
She was constantly and rudely interrupted and talked over. Contrast this with the Kemi Badenoch interview where she listened politely. The panel were also allowed to criticise what the chancellor had said, which Piers Morgan delighted in, but not asked to comment on Kemi's "contribution".
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Rachel Reeves (or any other politician) when accused of not "fulfilling manifesto promises" should simply point out in a fast changing world a government that doesn't respond to those changes is just plain stupid? Manifestos are surely written according to the circumstances at the time?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
What a horrendous "interview" Laura Kunsberg subjected Rachel Reeves to this morning. This was not investigative journalism just bullying pure and simple. I'm glad she didn't walk out, she probably should have done? I think LK was hoping she would or maybe even make her cry? Disgusting haranguing.
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Is this true? I can't get my head around it at all?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
But wouldn’t that just serve us right for not stamping out racism? Who could blame them wanting to go somewhere their skills are valued and appreciated?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
She's always been my ultimate feminist heroine, although I occasionally felt a bit sorry for Kermit, but no wonder she stole his heart!
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Nor my (very white) Grammar school in the 60s. It's just shocking, revolting stuff? But not that surprising?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
I'm reading this thread with interest because my third covid vaccination (Moderna) made me extremely ill and triggered an autoimmune disease called PMR. Previously I had always had any vaccination I was offered with no problems at all but now personally I am very frightened about having any more.
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Congratulations, keep up the good work! (please)
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Wonderful summary from highly intelligent man. Makes a lovely change!
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 08/11/2025
Er not us or any other OAPs I know! What sort of job must they have had to have a pension that pays that sort of money?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Sadly I can't see this being on the news and Labour Party comms really don't seem capable of getting any good news out there?
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patdownes.bsky.social @patdownes.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
I know. He's a politician and it's hard to actually trust what any politician says but I like what he says and have to assume (until proven otherwise!) that he means it. I liked his answer when Victoria Derbyshire challenged him on how much money a wealth tax would raise for example.
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