Reposted by SteveMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 12h“The dangers Trump and Putin face are so great they will go to any lengths to avoid them. They have no other choice.”chadbourn.substack.comThe Next Three MonthsTrump and Putin are now at their most dangerous 48591226
Reposted by SteveAdam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 5hZelenskyy approval rating: 54% Trump approval rating: 32% 972204482
Reposted by Stevepoppy @dreyview.bsky.social · 9hIt's an INVASION please. How is the EU backing Ukraine stoutly if at all? They spent this week when so many civilians and children died daily, focusing on what crops Ukraine (who they will not let in the EU or NATO) is allowed to plant/sell. Just looking the other way. 152
Reposted by StevePhillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 9hMaybe the most amazing aspect of the Russo-Ukraine War is that Russia is getting backing from both China and the USA, the two largest powers of the moment--and Ukraine could still emerge triumphant as long as Europe backs it stoutly. 19823266
Reposted by StevePrune60 @prune602.bsky.social · 4hGreat, you get Russia to leave ALL of Ukraine and end the war, then Ukraine can lift martial law and hold elections. When do you think you can get this done? 1020539
Reposted by SteveAnton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 9hRussian missiles are attacking Kyiv. Trump thanks Putin for the deal. Buying Russian diesel will not solve the US fuel problems. It is at most a short-term psychological tactic aimed at easing gas station prices ahead of the elections. The main beneficiary of this deal is Russia. 38445145
Reposted by SteveRobert Llewellyn @bobbyllew.bsky.social · 9hIt's quite simple, when the weather is like this, it just means we burn way less expensive, imported gas to keep the lights on. One day it will also mean our electricity is MUCH cheaper #breakthelink 915628
Reposted by SteveKaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 9hRussian strikes killed over 80 Ukrainian civilians in two days. Moreover, it has stepped up its hybrid attacks against Europe, both EU Member States and NATO Allies. Suspending sanctions on Russian diesel provides Moscow with more revenues to wage war. 27685276
Reposted by SteveRuth Deyermond @ruthdeyermond.bsky.social · 11hTo repeat: diesel prices and the mid-terms are the excuse, not the reason, for the Trump administration lifting sanctions on Russia. No-one should take the excuse at face value. bsky.app/profile/meid... 1423263
Reposted by SteveAnders Åslund @andersaslund.bsky.social · 20hHow can anybody be surprised that Trump makes a for the US meaningless Diesel deal with Putin to end sanctions on Russia? Have you not understood that Trump supports Russia against Ukraine, the West & the US? Few things are more obvious. 43858239
Reposted by SteveRichard Murphy @richardjmurphy.bsky.social · 16hDonald Trump's deal with Russia to secure diesel shows that the moment of desperation in the international economy is approaching very fast. We're edging toward meltdown, and our politicians are still ignoring that fact. www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/10...taxresearch.org.ukThe moment of desperation is approaching very fastTrump did a deal yesterday with Russia to supposedly release 3 million tonnes of diesel from Russia’s reserves over the next few months. I do not know the price, but the sum is significant because thi... 515474
Reposted by StevePhillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 15hNew primer about the news from the last few hours that the US is getting back to business with Russia. This is not Trump being erratic, it is not about diesel, it is not a small move. It is about the US moving to a more active position of helping Putin. phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/this-is-ab...phillipspobrien.substack.comThis Is About Much More Than Just DieselWhat Really Matters From The Last Few Hours 1001104489
Reposted by SteveCo Charger @co-charger.bsky.social · 14hGot a driveway charger that sits idle most of the day? Let a neighbour use it through Co Charger. A little spare capacity can make local EV ownership easier. 011
Reposted by SteveWarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 15hRussia's Novoshakhtinsk ORP Rostov branch, a fuel depot with over 210,000 cubic meters of storage capacity, was hit overnight in Rostov region. The facility supplies fuel to Russia's Southern Military District, and taking it out would block fuel logistics from the Novoshakhtinsk refinery entirely. 329636
Reposted by StevePrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 16hTrump announces deal to import Russian diesel. Yet he imposed tariffs on China and India for importing fuel from Russia. 3 weeks ago signed law threatening 500% tariffs on India and China. Now facing midterm election defeat ... and Utter bankruptcy of Trump foreign, economic and other policies.bbc.co.ukTrump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a 'gift to Putin'Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged". 1251208552
Reposted by SteveMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 09/10/2026We’re reaching a tipping point.chadbourn.substack.comThe Next Three MonthsTrump and Putin are now at their most dangerous 31454177
Reposted by SteveDare Obasanjo @carnage4life.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Reports that OpenAI’s annualized revenue is closer to $50B than the previously reported $70B caused a chip stock selloff yesterday. A lot of companies have valuations that depend on OpenAI finding a money tree in the next year or two. Otherwise…pop. 🫧 56212
Reposted by Steverichard mortimer @richardmortimer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Is anyone really surprised? These people know nothing of beer, heritage, humanity, and care less than they know. It's just a numbers game to them. If I drank any of their 'Products' I would boycott them. Carlsberg plans to shut Marston's Brewery in Burton - BBC News share.google/VWwiTTpVFuLo...share.googleCarlsberg plans to shut Marston's Brewery in BurtonBurton-upon-Trent's links with beer and brewing date back centuries. 3295
Reposted by SteveKristian Kiehling @kristiankiehling.bsky.social · 09/10/2026The fact that the slaughter of 78 Ukrainian civilians by the russians in two days does not make the headlines in Europe is a testament to our failure as Europeans The skies above Ukraine must be closed now! All russian citizens should be banned from travelling to and conducting business in the EU!japantimes.co.jpZelenskyy accuses U.S. of inaction as Russian strikes kill over 70 in two daysUkraine’s president criticized Washington’s effort to pursue economic ties with Russia while also seeking to mediate the more than four-year war. 420198
Reposted by SteveParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Please ignore the fact that small boat crossings are down 44%, deportations are at their highest level in ten years and immigration is 82% lower. 2630074
Reposted by SteveProf Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Public execution 😮 This just beggars belief The US continues its rapid journey back to the dark ages www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukFort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon saysPete Hegseth says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain". 1213224
Reposted by SteveIan Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Brittin so far absolutely fucking hopeless. There are countless tech and discussion podcasts in the private sector. You and Yours was exceptional public interest journalism. 45622156
Reposted by StevePrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Thousands of active UK companies may have fraudulent directors. Anyone can form a company in the UK. Companies need one natural person as a director who can be non-UK resident. Too many small companies are fronts for crimes I have long called for companies to have one UK resident director.tradersunion.comUK companies face scrutiny as identity checks expose possible fraudulent directorsNew UK identity rules reveal possible fraudulent company directors as overdue filings surge, raising concerns about the accuracy of corporate records. 26440183
Reposted by StevePrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Failures of privatisation. Royal Mail to cut up to 2,500 jobs Foreign-owned RM doesn't meet letter delivery targets even after regulator lowered them. Postage: 1st class, £1.80, 2nd class 91p. When privatized in 2013: 1st class 60p; 2nd class 50p. Poor service at triple price. Customers fleeced.bbc.co.ukRoyal Mail plans to cut 2,500 head office jobsThe postal service firm wants to cut the head office and other jobs by the end of 2027. 86862412
Reposted by SteveKate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Trump: "Today is Vladimir Putin's birthday. I'm sure you're going to celebrate it. Are you going to celebrate his birthday? I have a call set up." What the hell is wrong with you?! Celebrate? You sure? The birthday of a butcher responsible for murdering 25 people in Ukraine today? 1571423532
Reposted by SteveDan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 06/10/2026The 2024 Budget raised the rate of capital gains tax. CGT receipts from that tax year *doubled*. Looks like a triumph - but actually it was a failure. And it means CGT reform is dead. A prudent Chancellor won't touch CGT. A 🧵 on the CGT paradox: 44214
Reposted by SteveSocial Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 06/10/2026Funny how these guys only express regrets when they have a book to sell. Where was this keen introspection when he actually held power and was in a position to do something about it? apnews.com/article/thom...apnews.comRepublican Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the 'biggest regret of my career' in a new bookRepublican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career.” 5317
Reposted by SteveDare Obasanjo @carnage4life.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Realizing you wasted all that rime having imposter syndrome only for the dumbest people alive to have the most important jobs in the country. 517416
Reposted by SteveParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Full marks to Bobby J for not bothering to mention that this was entirely due to being given £45 million from the Labour government and told to do it. Even a Reform council couldn't fuck that up. 521366448
Reposted by SteveProtect the Wild @protectthewild.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Clanker is the new wanker! 02013
Reposted by SteveYoïn van Spijk @yvanspijk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026In many Romance languages, one way of saying “my name is” is “I call myself”: Italian ‘mi chiamo’ Spanish ‘me llamo’ Portuguese ‘chamo-me’ These verbs all stem from Latin ‘clāmō’. At first glance, cl- changed in very different ways, but it all started with one common change. My graphic explains: 89828
Reposted by StevePrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Chinese Govt owned Syngenta to cease operations at Grangemouth, 400 jobs at risk. Previously oil refinery closed. England-based British Steel rescued. What would govt do now? UK govts oppose state ownership but let foreign govts own infrastructure. Why? Any industrial strategy?independent.co.ukChemical firm to cease operations at Grangemouth site putting nearly 400 jobs at riskThe move comes just over a year after Syngenta, owned by state Chinese firm Sinochem, was given more than £2 million in Scottish Enterprise funding to expand its Scottish site 23292135
Reposted by SteveEd Wilson @eddwilson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Is Nick Timothy happy with many prisoners being released after 40% of their sentences, and horrified at the thought of prisoners being released at 33%? #R4Today 5359
Reposted by SteveEd Zitron @edzitron.com · 02/10/2026As I said in June 2024 www.wheresyoured.at/rotcombubble/ 435151
Reposted by SteveEd Wilson @eddwilson.bsky.social · 01/10/2026How different is the experience of a victim of abuse whose abuser is released after 33% of his sentence, as opposed to his being released after 40% of his sentence? Is early release the problem? #wato 051
Reposted by SteveJessica Berlin @berlinbridge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Anyone still whining that we need more diplomacy with Russia, while the Russians respond to all diplomatic efforts by killing more Ukrainian civilians, is just helping spread the Kremlin’s propaganda. 9460135
Reposted by SteveCo Charger @co-charger.bsky.social · 30/09/2026No driveway? You can still make EV ownership work. Co Charger connects drivers with nearby people who have a charger to share, often just a short walk from home. 012
Reposted by SteveGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026In terms of messaging, this is very positive, and a big shift from the nature-hatefest of the Starmer administration. Mind you, most tree-planting is unnecessary: I'd like to see much more emphasis on natural regeneration. 🧵 www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comHalf a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says governmentExclusive: Environment secretary Angela Eagle to make pledge as part of efforts to protect against extreme weather 981306303
Reposted by SteveH I Sutton @covertshores.bsky.social · 30/09/2026In case anyone was wondering how the U.S. has lost the war it started with Iran Embarrassing 2022653
Reposted by StevePrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Reform UK's Suella Braverman promises ‘consequences’ if pupils don’t sing Christian hymns. That would be policed. So what happens to atheists, agnostics, non-believers and other religious denominations. Will they be persecuted, imprisoned? Reform UK getting desperate and bizarre.humanists.ukReform UK Braverman promises 'consequences' if pupils don't sing hymnsReform UK has said schools will face ‘consequences’ if they fail to make pupils regularly sing hymns and the national anthem under a Reform government. The party’s education spokesperson, Suella Brave... 183718256
Reposted by SteveParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026If only we'd had someone like Chis Philp in government for fourteen years, including being Minister for Immigration... 641150286
Reposted by StevePhillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 26/09/2026I see Trump apologists getting apoplectic at this, which is pure childishness. The President of the USA openly and repeatedly threatened Canadian sovereignty and belittled Canadian independence. It would have been dereliction of duty if Carney did not consider this. 1538989
Reposted by SteveSteve Bullock @guitarmoog.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Putin continues to murder normal Ukrainian civilians in their beds, apartments, cars, streets, offices and workplaces every single day. 1257
Reposted by SteveBob D 🦋 @bobathon.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Working link: substack.com/home/post/p-...substack.comFive years after we found PFAS pouring into the River Wyre, we returned to find out whether the community had PFAS in their bloodWe tested residents living near a chemicals plant in Lancashire. Their blood contained some of the highest levels of forever chemicals ever recorded in the UK 021
Reposted by StevePaul Behrens @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Plant-rich diets are the food system's electrification. Petrol cars only see 18-25% of their fuel energy get to the wheels; EVs 87-91%. Heat pumps are 2 or 3 times more efficient. Food has its own combustion engine: a chicken turns about 13% of its feed calories into food, worse than a petrol car. 514270
Reposted by StevePrem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Sustained economic growth can’t be achieved without a major boost to the purchasing power of the bottom 50% of the UK population. The govt can do so immediately by increasing income tax-free personal allowance by £3,000. All it needs to do is to end subsidies to commercial banks.leftfootforward.orgThis is how the Chancellor can increase the personal allowance and lift millions out of hardshipSustained economic growth can’t be achieved without a major boost to the purchasing power of the bottom 50% of the population 22506221
Reposted by SteveRoland Smith @rolandmcs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026So they're now talking about attacking the system of policing and law. Arrest these f*ckers. Stop bowing down to them and dancing around them. 1051194344
Reposted by SteveRobin Hawkes @robhawkes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Ever wondered what that wind farm or gas plant nearby is? Well wonder no more as my patent-pending* Energy Radar will tell you! radar.robinhawkes.com *Not really patent-pending, it just sounds cool 4259
Reposted by Steve(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 25/09/2026The refinery in Perm has been hit and burns at multiple locations. The refinery is one of the largest in Russia, having a capacity to process 13.1 million tons of crude oil per year. 251087174
