Seth Bennett @sethb.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 17/09/2026I'm on my way to a solo free improvisation gig. Desperately trying to keep my mind on "I wonder what I'll come up with" and away from "what if I don't have any ideas?!?!". 100
Reposted by Seth BennettGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 28/08/2026I know this isn't terrorism. You know this isn't terrorism. The authorities know this isn't terrorism. But, once again, they have labelled protesters "terrorists", as part of the long-running programme to ensure that no one dares protest about anything any more. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comSeven charged with damaging Trump’s Scottish golf course accused of ‘terrorist connection’Course at Donald Trump’s Turnberry resort was painted with words ‘Gaza is not 4 sale’ and clubhouse was sprayed with graffiti 13534511489
Seth Bennett @sethb.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 29/07/2026I'm on holiday in Denmark. Just had the great pleasure of taking some cans back to the supermarket to reclaim the deposit. Simple; stick the cans in, get money out. We could have been enjoying this for a few years in Scotland now, if it weren't for infuriating childish politicking from Westminster. 011
Reposted by Seth BennettGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 23/07/2026A barrister represents his clients in court. Clients who are political dissidents. He now faces criminal prosecution for doing so. Not Turkey. Not Egypt. Not Russia. England. Astonishing, deeply disturbing, and part of a long slide towards authoritarianism. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comPalestine Action barrister’s prosecution criticised as ‘chilling’CBA chair says contempt charge over closing speech by Rajiv Menon KC has left lawyers fearful of doing their job 611434737
Seth Bennett @sethb.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 18/07/2026I was in Sheffield yesterday and the air smelt of wood and heather smoke from the Pennines being on fire. This morning I am in Dundee and the air smells of heather and peat smoke from the Cairngorms being on fire. I read that the new prime minister will allow new drilling for oil in the north sea. 010
Seth Bennett @sethb.mastodon.scot.ap.brid.gy · 17/07/2026I was playing the bass, and some music came, fully formed, and it's so exactly what I wanted to do and arrived so effortlessly that I feel like I must have pinched it. I really hope I haven't. 020