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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"From now on, I, Donald J Trump, will be renaming our great nation to "the Unites States". Unites It's a little ironic, don't you think?

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It's nice that we get to laugh at a dumb US Senator flunking his Hercule Poirot impression, but you have to feel for Jack Smith, having to deal with all these Republican a-holes, just because he was asked to investigate Trump's treachery and criminality.

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

You know what can happen when clueless idiots start imagineering instead of waiting for the investigation to conclude? Farto Rubio's bullshit is what can happen. Fortunately, in the UK they received more due process than sailors in the East Pacific and Caribbean get from US pirates.

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Five men arrested in RAF Fairford incident released on police bail

Police are exploring whether proxies or individuals working on behalf of a foreign state are involved.

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A calm, measured analysis of AI's likely success over time, combined with the potentially disastrous, debt fueled financial mess that's trying to deliver it and make a profit from it at the same time. #AI

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Banks Just Found Out What AI Debt Is Virtually Worth Zero

YouTube video by House of El: AI

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

A 4 minute video: Russia's upgraded drones contain multiple Chinese parts, notably their jet engine and networking components, European SIM cards and US circuit boards. Sanctions need to be controlled properly if we want Russia to stop invading other countries. #ukraine #russia #sanctions #china

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What You Need To Know About Russia's New Geran-4 Drone

YouTube video by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Sodium aerosols in the upper atmosphere will cool the earth by partially blocking the warmth of the sun, just like volcanoes and smog, but without the acid rain. Jet engines in aircraft can be used to deliver these aerosols to the upper atmosphere.

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It's the solution to Climate Change, but no ones listening.

YouTube video by Thunderf00t

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Fuel prices in the US are high, and they're higher in Europe. The US average for diesel is $6.52 per US gallon, the UK $9.96 and across the European Union it's $8.98 However, Americans will soon be able to vote to start changing it.

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It's sad isn't it, that arguably the greatest period of evolution in popular music, the 1950s, 60s and 70s, was not matched by our ability to record it all. We really are spoiled today by the possibilities we have to record anything and everything in such an effortless, ad-hoc manner. #livemusic

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

More Spitfires in flight together than I have ever seen, woke up the ghosts of Duxford airfield, Cambridgeshire. Duxford was the home of RAF 19 Squadron, the first to fly Spitfires and one of many that defended Britain against the Luftwaffe during the pivotal air battles of 1940. #WW2 #aviation

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Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show | Spitfire 90 Salute

YouTube video by Aviation Highlights +

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today is Battle of Britain Day. 15 September 1940 was the battle's turning point. This is Squadron Leader Sandy Lane, 23 years old, of 19 Squadron, based at Duxford, Cambridgeshire, the first squadron to fly Spitfires. He was lost over the North Sea in 1942. May they all rest in peace. #WW2

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Remember Trump talking about Don Jr's wedding? He said "I've known him for a long time" and we all that was funny and joked about it? Well, he wasn't talking about Don Jr. He was actually talking about Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin, who paid for and went to the wedding.

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Trump Says He'll Likely Skip Son Donald Trump Jr.'s Wedding

YouTube video by Bloomberg News

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Good news everyone: Belgian Aerospace Lab closes 2.4 billion euro mega-deal to build Starlink alternative: "Largest contract in European space history". It will build 264 satellites for the Iris² network, a European alternative to Elon Musk's Starlink. Ask your browser to translate Dutch. #space

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Waalse Aerospacelab sluit megadeal van 2,4 miljard euro om Starlink-alternatief te bouwen: "Grootste contract in Europese ruimtevaartgeschiedenis" | VRT NWS Nieuws

Satellietenbouwer Aerospacelab uit Charleroi heeft een contract binnengehaald ter waarde van 2,4 miljard euro. Het zal 264 satellieten bouwen voor het Europese netwerk Iris², goed voor driekwart van a...

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

When appraising Jared Kushners ridiculous plans for Ukraine, I'm reminded of his 2019 offer to the Palestinians. His peace plans are what you'd expect from a hollow eyed grifter.

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2020 Israel–Palestine peace plan - Wikipedia

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Here's El on her YouTube channel, dismantling the absurd remarks made last week about how AI might kill us all. Of course it did keep the media talking about AI, which is always the point when you're looking for people to lend you even more money. Altmann did it himself a few months back. #Al

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The Biggest AI Fraud Is the One Nobody Is Investigating

YouTube video by House of El: AI

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Remember a week ago, how the news carried stories of the New Mexico AG complaing about the lack of cooperation with the Trump administration in respect of the Epstein ranch? Then out of nowhere this bizarre story about Trump renaming the state took over? It worked. #epsteinfiles #epsteinranch

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A recent report from the UK's ITV News, at the scene of the dreadful disaster on the Chinese, Nepalese border. #nepal #disaster

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Two firefighters, big men, tears running down their faces.

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Oh my, it's as if he's an extreme narcissist completely lacking in empathy and humanity. Note that the chyron "AMERICA UNDER ATTACK: DONALD TRUMP" could be used under his TV appearances today.

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Donald Trump on 9 /11 bragging that his building is now tallest in NYC

YouTube video by Mike Lux

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Here's a question: If the US 10 year bond is offering you almost 5%, why would you buy the corporate bonds that fund the AI companies, or even risk losses on a stock market that's being described as a bubble? Well? Do you feel lucky punk? #AI

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Look him up! And sponsor him if you can. 🐕

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Trump & Vance's friends in the UK dealing with a female protestor. On the screen in the background is the speaker, Nigel 'fuck-face' Farage, who is having a right old laugh about it.

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I missed July's 80th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the King David Hotel in Jerusalem. It murdered 91 victims of all nationalities & religions, the deadliest attack on British forces in Palestine. Apparently, the terrorists used a 16 year old to deliver a 15 minute warning of the attack.

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King David Hotel bombing - Wikipedia

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

If this is to prevent another vote related to the Epstein files, it's such an obvious move by Mike Johnson that I'm thinking maybe Thomas Massie just wanted the end of September off.

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

An Albatross has been tracked since 1976 and her leg band is the oldest tracker we know. #birds

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

On the other hand, it's potentially going to be great fun trolling Americans about twice electing President Donald J Trump. I hope they've peaked with him, but you never know.

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Between them Trump and Putin persuaded European nations to invest more in their military. Congratulations I suppose? And then Trump's useless, abusive, bullying duplicity convinced almost all of us here to start removing the US from our lives. I'm focusing on software, but others are aiming higher.

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Poland SIGNS Europe's Biggest Arms Loan - €43.7 Billion LOCKS 65% European, Lockheed OUT

YouTube video by Freya's Talk Show

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The look on Kim Jong Un's face.

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Does anyone know anyone else who is renting out their Tesla as an autonomous, self-driving Taxi that earns them an income while they're at work or asleep? Can anyone explain to me why the person who promised this "Appreciating Asset" has not been investigated for fraud, even at State level?

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The first launches of Europe's Starlink replacement are to begin in 2029, so there's some competition in store for one of SpaceX's successful money earners. I wonder if this changes SpaceX path to $1T revenue by 2030? I remember Musk used to laugh at BYD. Perhaps he still does.

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The EU’s answer to Starlink moves one step closer to launch

Rising geopolitcal volatility and conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine and Middle East war have made it crucial for Europe to invest heavily in its own home-grown satellite network.

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The Devil Rides Out (The Devil's Bride) A 1968 Hammer Films production. It's a regular in my castle. Go on, you know you want to.

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The Devil Rides Out / Official Theatrical Trailer (1968) HD

YouTube video by Hammer

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

If a contractor places liens on a project's property, it suggests debts are being built up in the construction supply chain that are not being sufficiently addressed. And it's another reminder that AI debt and negative cashflow will cost people their jobs and cause defaults on loans.

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SPACEX AI DATA CENTER HIT WITH $137M LIEN BY CONTRACTOR SAYS NOT PAID FOR 2 YEARS-MORE CRACKS APPEAR

YouTube video by Ox Talks

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

For some reason, my buried memories of Hector's House (La Maison de Toutou) swam to the surface this morning. We got a lot of puppet shows when I was a child and it was quite easy for me to forget that they weren't real. Also Zsa Zsa, Hector and Kiki were quite exotic names and piqued my interest.

He's a naughty old Hector. Hector from Hector's House (1966-1970).

Zsa Zsa, Hector and Kiki from Hector's House (1966-1970).

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

What can scientists learn from a stray SpaceX rocket hitting the Moon? Come on everyone, you don't need to be a scientist. What have you learned from SpaceX giving the moon a new crater?

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SpaceX: What can scientists learn from a Falcon 9 rocket hitting the Moon?

While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.

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Paul @pbrainedoptimist.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

July 31: Scott Bessant deliberately displays a hand-written To-do list: "Buy Yen, $5-10 billion" The US Treasury subsequently did this, after Reuters had photographed it. They sold Euros, eroding trust, but it did nothing lasting to prop up the Yen. Bessant is out of his depth.

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Bessent BEGS Japan and Europe to Stop Selling US Bonds - Caught on Camera

YouTube video by House of El

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