Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialNews Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 02/05/2025We are at the point in history where Germany is having to lecture the US on the need to fight fascism. 325124333067 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialNoah Barkin @noahbarkin.bsky.social · 02/05/2025Rubio publicly criticizing an ally for cracking down on right-wing extremism. And Germany hitting back. We are in a new world 22125072812281 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialJay in Kyiv @jayinkyiv.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Today's capture of Chinese troops deep in Ukraine is just part of another worrying trend which Europeans still fail to grasp. Here's more Chinese troops in Eastern Ukraine a few weeks ago, from Russian channels. 24543212 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Welcome to the family, Yared! 🌈❤️comicsands.comU.S. Olympic Distance Runner Comes Out By Sharing Sweet Photos Of His BoyfriendWelcome to the family, Yared! 🌈❤️ 9010883705 0
sisyphus42.bsky.social @sisyphus42.bsky.social · 27/03/2025They got out their old uniforms and were doing Cosplay. 010 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialGregg Carlstrom @glcarlstrom.bsky.social · 26/03/2025"In Beit Lahiya, where a similar protest took place Tuesday, about 3,000 people demonstrated, with many chanting 'the people want the fall of Hamas.' In the hard-hit Shijaiyah neighborhood of Gaza City, dozens of men chanted 'Out, out out! Hamas get out!'" apnews.com/article/isra...apnews.comPalestinians protest Hamas in a rare public show of dissent in GazaPalestinians have chanted against Hamas during anti-war protests in the Gaza Strip. It's a rare show of public anger against the militant group that has long repressed dissent. 0175 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialChris Doyle @chris-doyle.bsky.social · 25/03/2025As Israel bombs Syria again today, my piece from the weekend in @arabnews.com.web.brid.gy about how counterproductive this Israeli bombing campaign has been. arab.news/cem3qarab.newsIsrael making yet more enemies with Syria interventionSince the fall of the Assad regime, the Israeli leadership has consistently shown that it is prepared to hit the new authorities in Syria in a way it never bothered to try when the Assads were in powe... 032 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialSon of Eric @spiritof44.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Oh dear. What a shame. #FuckElon 95912 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 05/03/2025Well said! 12127588019036 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialRichard Branson @richardbranson.bsky.social · 04/03/2025(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. 17507564122548 0
sisyphus42.bsky.social @sisyphus42.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Does Putin have something on Vance as well as on Trump? 000 0
sisyphus42.bsky.social @sisyphus42.bsky.social · 28/02/2025Zelensky comes out of it really well. Appalling behaviour by Trump and Vance. 050 0
sisyphus42.bsky.social @sisyphus42.bsky.social · 17/02/2025Europe - USA: what are the implications for intelligence sharing with the USA? Does Five Eyes intelligence now get shared with Moscow? 000 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 11/02/2025This Petition just needs 5,000 signatures to get over the 100k needed for consideration for a Parliamentary debate By almost every economic and financial measure Brexit has been disastrous for the UK - lets start the conversation petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...petition.parliament.ukPetition: Apply for the UK to join the European Union as a full member as soon as possibleI believe joining the EU would boost the economy, increase global influence, improve collaboration and provide stability & freedom. I believe that Brexit hasn't brought any tangible benefit and there ... 48755412 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialThe Scales ⚖️ @shakethescales.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Released yesterday, Palestinian hostage Ibrahim Al-Shawish from Beit Hanoun in north Gaza, held without charge & tortured by Israel. Mainstream news networks inexplicably seem to have missed this, but have been very busy propagandising in favour of genocidal maniacs. www.youtube.com/shorts/J6Iw8...youtube.comReel TemplateYouTube video by Middle East Eye 47648 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Listen to Secretary Pete. And remember, these are our funds. These are our courts. And these are our streets. 7185051310541 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 09/02/2025She speaks truth. 11636153311717 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 10/02/2025How Right-Wing Media Spread the False Claim That One in Twelve Londoners Are ‘Illegal Migrants’ There is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, in order to push for Trump-style mass deportations bylinetimes.com/2025/01/30/h...bylinetimes.comHow Right-Wing Media Spread the False Claim That One in Twelve Londoners Are 'Illegal Migrants'There is a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, in order to push for Trump-style mass deportations, argues Zoe Gardner 49886353 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialScott Galloway @profgalloway.com · 10/02/2025This energy. 606420706238 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialThe Scales ⚖️ @shakethescales.bsky.social · 08/02/2025How genocide is enabled: BBC headline today: What will anger at sight of gaunt hostages mean for a fragile ceasefire? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... BBC headline when Palestinian Farouq al-Khateeb was released from Israeli captivity. There wasn't one... www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-...middleeasteye.netThis Palestinian looked young and healthy when jailed by Israel. He left prison unable to speak or standImages of Farouq al-Khateeb looking frail and malnourished after his release have shocked family, friends and critics of Israel's prison system 30316150 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 09/02/2025Closer economic ties with the European Union will boost growth by up to 2.2 per cent, according to new economic modelling shared with members of the cabinet www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...thetimes.comResearch claims EU deal will fuel growth — and Labour is listeningA report says Britain can mend some of the economic damage of Brexit without crossing the red lines set by Keir Starmer 21639162 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialLewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 02/02/2025Charing Cross Road, pedestrianised today. Glorious. Because whenever you take cars away, cities get better. 1567045912 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialHumanists UK @humanists.uk · 03/02/2025Alan Turing, one of the UK's most famous humanists, helped the Allies win WWII, but was persecuted for being gay and chemically castrated. He was found dead at home on 8 June 1954. The inquest ruled suicide by cyanide; a half-eaten apple lay nearby. #LGBTHM25 heritage.humanists.uk/alan-turing 1619760 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Perfectly captured. 14348138617127 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 01/02/2025The Pentagon has announced plans to “rotate” out The New York Times, NBC News, NPR & Politico from their offices at the Pentagon. In their place, Breitbart, OANN, the New York Post & HuffPost will take over. We can all see where this is going.. 49616211 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialSon of Eric @spiritof44.bsky.social · 02/02/2025#SocialistSunday 🌹 #Solidarity ✊ "The possession of property in a Capitalist society has given liberty to a fortunate minority who hardly realise how much its absence means enslavement." Clement Attlee 22910 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 31/01/2025The damning statistics that reveal the true cost of Brexit, five years on 9430321350 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Pete Buttigieg responds to Trump’s vicious nonsense. 390219493955 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialMelissa Murray @profmmurray.bsky.social · 30/01/2025Former Secretary of Transportation--who was not on The Real World or Road Rules--weighs in on the President's efforts to blame the fatal air traffic accident on DEI. 574296057048 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialChris Doyle @chris-doyle.bsky.social · 22/01/2025With the Gaza deal in place, the real hard work starts now. It will be a challegne to get beyond the first phase. My article in @arabnews.com.web.brid.gy on this. www.arabnews.com/node/2587118arabnews.comWith Gaza ceasefire in place, the real work starts nowWhen outgoing US President Joe Biden last week explained that the Israel-Hamas deal was broadly identical to the one he announced last May, he thought he was promoting his own role. In fact, it was a ... 022 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 20/01/2025Oh, come on! At the inauguration? Are you f*cking ketamine with this? 1782374506578 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialSon of Eric @spiritof44.bsky.social · 16/01/2025You bet, KimBo. I'm there. I've already availed myself of Janey's inch-perfect observation, with the #SexualPredatorTrump attempts of a Greenland heist. bsky.app/profile/spir... #JaneyDayForTrump 0217 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Meta's Mark Zuckerberg has joined Elon Musk in allowing disinformation to flourish on his platforms in order to gain Donald Trump's favor. It’s about to get very ugly on Facebook.thinkbigpicture.substack.comRoyally ZuckedWhat Zuckerberg's capitulation means for the truth and our democracy 1190100851986 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 11/01/2025Trump, Musk and Zuckerberg have declared war on facts and truth. The pushback must start now @emilybell.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comTrump, Musk and Zuckerberg have declared war on facts and truth. The pushback must start now | Emily BellThere is a narrow window. Public media and fair reporting must be supported: the rules must be upheld, says writer and academic Emily Bell 841866638 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 11/01/2025Brazil on Friday gave social media giant Meta 72 hours to explain its fact-checking policy for the country, and how it plans to protect "fundamental rights" on its platforms www.france24.com/en/live-news...france24.comBrazil gives Meta 72 hours to explain new fact-checking policiesBrazil on Friday gave social media giant Meta 72 hours to explain its fact-checking policy for the country, and how it plans to protect "fundamental rights" on its platforms. 842149595 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialDr Charles Smith @smith-brocca.bsky.social · 09/01/2025My letter in today's Guardian. Just asking, like. But I think we know the answer. 363170593078 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialNaomi Smith @pimlicat.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Great letter in today's Guardian. What sort of free speech is prevented by factchecking, Zuck? 830284175939 0
sisyphus42.bsky.social @sisyphus42.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Was meta's decision to end fact checking even too much for Nick Clegg to stomach? 000 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialChris Doyle @chris-doyle.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Watch @caabu.bsky.social Chair @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social asking if the UK government thinks Israel is committing ethnic cleansing in Gaza. The Minister does not respond as to whether the UK considers it to be ethnic cleansing, though he does not deny it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_4j...youtube.comCaabu Chair Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP asks about ethnic cleansing in Gaza - 7 January 2025YouTube video by Chris Doyle 054 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialChris Doyle @chris-doyle.bsky.social · 06/01/2025This is such an appalling article by the BBC about Biden sellling another $8bn of arms to Israel. Reading it you get little to no idea why this causes outrage. No reference to the ICC arrest warrants against Israeli leaders or ICJ genocide case. 1/ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukBiden plans to send $8bn arms shipment to IsraelThe weapons consignment, which needs approval from House and Senate committees, includes air-to-air missiles. 153 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialDamien Marie AtHope Ⓐ 🚩🏴🌍 @damienmarieathope.bsky.social · 04/01/2025 478316614267 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialSon of Eric @spiritof44.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Blimey! and she's still got over a 1000 miles to go. #BrikieBraverman 3255 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 23/12/2024We’re so sorry, rest of the world. 38890151524 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialHugh Sykes @hughsykes.bsky.social · 22/12/2024Conservatives cynically declared #Rwanda a safe country. Labour cynically refuses to sanction Kigali despite known Rwanda support for a militia who routinely rape women, & kill children by putting their heads in a mortar & crushing them. Hello David Lammy? www.theguardian.com/global-devel...theguardian.comChildren executed and women raped in front of their families as M23 militia unleashes fresh terror on DRCFirst-hand accounts from victims of unthinkable violence paint a gruesome picture of the brutality sweeping the central African country. How long is the West prepared to look away? 014 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 21/12/2024Indeed, this is where we are. 577347308322 0
Reposted by @sisyphus42.bsky.socialPeter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 21/12/2024The Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks bylinetimes.com/2024/12/21/b...bylinetimes.comThe Real BBC ‘Impartiality Crisis’ Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think TanksThe broadcaster provides an oversized platform for representatives from opaquely-funded libertarian lobby groups, says media academic Julian Petley 682234796 0
