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Ben Ralph

@raggyralph.bsky.social
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Like most sports, especially Liverpool F.C and Gloucester Rugby. Rediscovering a past love for National Hunt racing one fence at a time. Currently politically homeless!

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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 30m
It's a really odd feeling. Lose 3-0 to City and all I feel is 'meh'. The PL need to get this sorry mess sorted ASAP. It needs to make sure this is the last season that is wrote off.
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The right to vote is one of the most fundamental parts of our democracy. Check your voter registration at IWillVote.com and make a plan to vote early or on Election Day on November 3.
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 54m
That's not surprising. What else were City fans going to do? They're pot committed having spent 15 years or so paying and travelling to watch a sporting fraud. Everything they've celebrated. All those memories. A total sham. Almost feel sorry for them.
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
So Russia's oil set off for the U.S before the deal was announced (can't possibly think why!..) Hopefully Ukraine can welcome the ship back appropriately.
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No Score Draws ✍🏻⚽ @noscoredraws.com · 10/10/2026
I stand-in captained this side today and let me tell you there’s no feeling quite like watching two of your players headbutt each other into hospitalisation after five minutes
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
And we switch live to a leading Democrat for their response to a traitorous Republican President.
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Crickets Chirping Under Starry Night
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Silverman on Security @silvermansecurity.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
🧵!!!!
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Trump is such a traitorous dumbfuck that he's probably paid Russia in advance for the fuel.
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
And she's off to a flyer. Apparently the Epstein files, "aren't important" and abortion pills contain the same chemicals the Nazis used in concentration camps. I'd long given up on the whole Trump administration but FFS!!
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Ukraine has the moral right to flatten all Russian oil refineries and I hope they do. The deafening silence from European countries over the targeting of Ukraine civilians is atrocious. The EU and UK need to be stepping up and doing everything they can to replace the U.S. no effort spared.
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
If there is an obvious pick up point for Trump's Russian oil I hope Zelensky is going to do his best to flatten it! I didn't think Trump could anger me anymore but buying Russian oil (if it happens) is an utter disgrace.
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Intelligent blondes who have battled the stereotype for years be....
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For Fucks Sake: Disappointed Reaction
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Not the first time Trump has said this. You would think his advisors would of said, "well actually, Donald..."
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10/10/2026
a grandmotherly woman just got booted from the Trump rally for protesting, and she went out like a hero talking trash and flipping the double bird
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
But 2 points gained away against a very decent team isn't a terrible result. Plenty for Glaws to learn from; discipline issues from previous seasons crept back in tonight but they showed that when they backed themselves and kept possession they're going to be a strong side. Onwards Glaws!
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Tigers 38-31 #GloucesterRugby FT. Interesting game. Glaws came roaring out the traps but too many penalties and a loss of control upfront cost them. Not sure continually kicking possession away to arguably the best fullback in the league was a great tactic either. 1/2
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
So is Zionism racism then, Zack? Or just the definition of Zionism in the conference motion? Still feels and looks like The Greens have got themselves in a proper pickle.
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
What?! Crypto is extremely shady?!! Well I never!....
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The committee aren't subtle about sending a message. Then again it is Trump so there's no point doing nuance.
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BrooklynDad_Defiant! @mmpadellan.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
ICE agents fired into the back of a car with a 5 year old inside, trying to arrest a guy. Miraculously, she survived. If you're not furious about what happened in the Bronx yesterday, you're not paying attention. FUCK ICE.
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e.w. niedermeyer @niedermeyer.online · 08/10/2026
the more Musk spends on the midterm elections, the more ubiquitous this image needs to be
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Live streaming the execution by firing squad of a man in a wheelchair feels quite on brand for Trump's 'murica. Won't be long before they have PPV events featuring numerous executions.
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Away at Leicester will be a real test for #GloucesterRugby on Friday night. Can never be confident going to Welford Road but looks like Glaws are meaning to give it a real go and it'll be a potentially strong indicator of where their season is heading after two decent wins to start the season.
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I went to a ''Sportsman's Dinner" many moons ago. He was the main speaker It was evident before the event started he didn't want to be there. His speech was about as entertaining as rubbing a pumice stone on your testicles and he got out of the venue as soon as he could. Never meet your heroes.
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 08/10/2026
The Conservative Party’s plan to get elected The plan is entirely based on the electorate having zero memory of the previous Conservative government’s actions between 2010 and 2024 northeastbylines.co.uk/news/politic...
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The Conservative Party’s plan to get elected
The plan is entirely based on the electorate having zero memory of the previous Conservative government’s actions between 2010 and 2024
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
"So ludicrous as to be offensive" exactly! I used to chuckle at my late Maternal Grandmother shouting at the telly whenever there was a Tory on Question Time but now I fully understand.
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Big duvet and fleece blankets are on the bed now. Always depresses me for a couple of days.
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Beth Humphreys 🌺 @producrgrl.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
👇👇👇 Vote EARLY & BLUE! Up & down the ballot! 🌊 #nokings
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Jane Voter @janevoter2018.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
In ‘24, out of approximately 245M Americans who were ELIGIBLE to vote, 174M voted. Trump created an affordability crisis, war, dared Iran to bomb 2 American cities, & attacked our rights to free speech, press, privacy, & due process. Don’t sit this one out! Vote for a better life, & vote early.
Text at the top of the cartoon says: “This is one of THE most important comics of all time. Please vote this year! The comic is a drawing of two groups of people. One group is wearing “I voted” tshirts. The other group are wearing blank tshirts and the dialogue balloon above their heads says: “WE DIDN’T VOTE BECAUSE IT WON’T MAKE A DIFFERENCE!”
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Byline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🔴 NEW Andy Burnham Urged to Put Compulsory Voting at Heart of His Electoral Reform Plans By @josiahmortimer.bsky.social Read below. ↓
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Andy Burnham Urged to Put Compulsory Voting at Heart of His Electoral Reform Plans
Democracy campaigners say changing how Britain votes will not be enough unless the Prime Minister also changes who votes as well
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Twonks @twonks.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Rattlesnakes
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Fair play. Action Man has more bollocks than the entire Trump administration.
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Will readily admit I never knew this! I have always suspected something must be going on because the little GW/Warhammer shop in Gloucester has been around for a long time whilst others around it came and went. It's notable coz Gloucester wouldn't strike me as a Space Marine kind of city.
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
My experience of experimenting with that was you may as well do it yourself! Tended to head to the top of the market then state that horse X was no value so wasn't a bet.
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Is it because some people are thick?
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Hope you asked Mahmood how on Earth she ended up in the Labour party.
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
A brilliant album and tellingly they largely reused the, 'Disintegration blueprint' on their latest album which was also very, very good
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Excellent news!
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Isn't he just another member of the administration who's considering a run at the Big Office? Trump is responsible for a lot of no-marks thinking, "I know Trump is an utter idiot but if he can become President then I've got a shot!" A Vance/Hegseth ticket for next time around? Goodness me!
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
There is no Keminaissance. It's the Rightwing media desperately hedging for when/if Reform implode. The rise in the polls? Diehard Tories who will never vote Labour who find Reform a little too blatant with the bigotry for their tastes. Badenoch is and always has been a disaster of a politician.
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
That's quite a grab, that. Bravo!
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Do #ManCity owners now fail the fit amd proper owners legislation?
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
It would be interesting to see a survey: What positives do you see in Kemi Badenoch? "She's not Jenrick" would surely be the majority response. Possibly the only response! I said at the time that Cleverley was the only candidate who could possibly of led the Tories back.
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Ah yes! I had forgot all about that! Cleverley's supporters trying to rig the final ballot and getting their man defeated if I remember correctly 😂
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
If you're such a bad politician that Badenoch beats you in a leadership contest, you should immediately change career.
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Sandieglo @sandieglo.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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Dyan London @dyanlondon444.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐚, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞.
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
As a Brit, I shall reply in a style even Donny can understand. Maybe.
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Elon Musk's 'Nope' Expression
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
To the Prem, league average spending limits stays in place for 5 further seasons and if they're relegated in that time it resets to 5 more seasons when they come back up. Get at 'em. Chuck the bloody library at them not just the book!
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Ben Ralph @raggyralph.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Wipe out everything they've won since they started cheating. Demote to Nat. League North. Limit their transfer and wage budget to relevant league average over a 5 year period and the highest level they can sign players from is the league above or agreed European equivalent When they return 1/2
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