smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 31mThey don't want to understand why educated people reject their philosophy. That's the whole reason why they made up the "liberal thought control" idea. It's to avoid dealing with the issue. 000
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 23hThe issue isn't "Did Russia change the result?". The important thing is they tried & they'll keep trying. If someone tried to break into your bank account you wouldn't say "They failed once so it doesn't matter". You'd change your passwords & increase security before they had a chance to try again 311911
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialEllie Mae O'Hagan @elliemaeohagan.bsky.social · 12/10/2026I understand that it's politically challenging to give a grant to better off households, but you need people who can afford it to buy heat pumps when they're more expensive to stimulate the market so the cost will come down and they can be affordable for everyone. 1288
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 12/10/2026This discussion gets mixed up in "Is Russia the reason Leave won", but that's not the important bit. The important thing is they tried. And we cannot let other countries keep trying to influence our elections until they find a way to succeed. 1133
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialGeneral Boles @generalboles.bsky.social · 12/10/2026This is true, give me rugged, butch prose from Oscar Wilde or George Eliot over Jane Austen any day. 7623
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 12/10/2026I love the assumption that eating in a cafe = unemployed. Has she ever heard of Lunchbreaks? Also they might healthcare / retail workers who work weekends and have time off mid-week. 1120
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialChris Addison @mrchrisaddison.bsky.social · 12/10/2026The standard argument is if you tax the rich they’ll leave the country and make the place poorer. On the other hand, if you don’t tax them and they stay, they pull this shit, making the country *much* poorer in so many ways. 016634
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 12/10/2026It's the only social media site with CSAM. Surely that should be reason enough for everyone to stay off it. 000
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 12/10/2026The point is not whether it worked, it's that they tried. And they (and other countries) will keep trying until they eventally succeed. That's why it's important we take this seriously. If burglars tried to break into your home, you wouldn't ignore it because they failed, you'd get tighter security. 050
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 12/10/2026This debate gets too mixed up with "Is Russia the reason Leave won". I'm happy to concede Leave probably would've won anyway. The important thing is Russia tried. And we cannot let countries keep trying to influence our elections until they find a way to succeed. 120
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 12/10/2026This discussion gets tangled up in "Is Russia the reason Leave won", but that's not the important bit. The important thing is they tried. And we cannot let countries keep trying to influence our elections until they find a way to succeed. 000
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Zelenskyy: “When our strikes reached Yandex data centres, there was less hate, less division, and fewer provocations on social media. “Because there were fewer bots, it's pretty clear where those bots were coming from.” 4386106
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialChise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 09/10/2026How Vaccines Work 🧬🧫🧪🔬💉🥽 5144871429
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialDorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 09/10/2026We should talk about the “social contagion” of these prejudices among middle-aged people in positions of influence. Rapid Onset Midlife Bigotry 217828
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialTensegrityFan🐝🍯 @tensegrityfan.bsky.social · 08/10/2026You’d think that by now, Tories would have realised the impacts of them not understanding the concept of impact analysis. 0203
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 08/10/2026It’s also one of the few industries that’s spread out all over the country 020
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 08/10/2026It’s a completely reasonable thing to make these illegal until the companies can prove they cannot be used in a pervy way. (And only by prescription for those who are sight impaired) 010
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialSamit Sarkar @samitsarkar.bsky.social · 07/10/2026"If you look at the population of — well, all people in cities, particularly people who come to cities from elsewhere, but particularly homeless and other vulnerable people in cities [...] a pretty large chunk of those people who end up in cities were failed in some other parts of this country." 436364
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialMalevolent Maelstrom @chemicalchaos.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Ask your self if anyone who demands your money and your vote would put their body on the line like this for you. 03410
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 07/10/2026If you think a certain sum should be inheritance tax free, then make it tax free. It shouldn't matter whether it's in property, or investments or in pokemon cards. 010
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialNicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 07/10/20263 years since Oct. 7. Count me among those who were appalled by the atrocity and appalled knowing atrocity would follow. Made things worse for just about everyone, except a few awful people who exploited it, and has left so many innocent people dead or suffering. I wish none of this had happened. 524740
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialSam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 07/10/2026I've thought the Tories would go after IHT for a while - it's an obvious political choice given the voters they're targeting. But this is about the worse way to do it as it further gums up the housing market. 1615638
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialAmy Sullivan @amysullivan.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Really seems like Maine Dems could benefit from using a version of the 2008 message for voters who liked the maverick McCain: “She’s a decent person. It made sense for you to back her in the past. But it’s not good enough now. She enables Trump when it matters—and none of us can afford that.” 1155
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialSarah Kay @k-interarma.bsky.social · 06/10/2026To the surprise of absolutely no one, but to their courage, victims of far-right figures arguing they are “protecting women and girls” from unknown and unseen particular threat from migrants are coming forward to tell their story of sexual and domestic abusetheguardian.com‘Bully in every way’: domestic abuse survivors say ex-partners behind far-right UK street patrolsSeven women share their stories to make people aware of patterns of violence behind anti-immigration street patrol movement 3369173
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 05/10/2026It's very early but I really hope this promising research turns out to make a real difference 000
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialCarolyn Barber, MD @cbarbermd.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Just THREE MINUTES a day of low-intensity ultrasound aimed at the hippocampus improved cognition in two areas in Alzheimer's patients within 26 days, with no adverse effects. One paper even found the cortex grew back. Separately, in cells, ELF-EMF treatment kept damaged cellspopularmechanics.comThis Cheap, Tiny Device May Reverse Memory Loss—And Even Prevent Alzheimer’s, Scientists SayStudies indicate that a simple treatment could halt a leading cause of death for millions of people. 43314
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialDanielle Blake @abradacabla.bsky.social · 04/10/2026A common theme that drives me absolutely wild with elections/polling these days: 1. Right wing wrecks everything 2. Left of centre figure elected 3. Left of centre can’t fix all the damage in 5 seconds so the right wing, who have got 10x worse in the meantime, lead polls again/win next election 225461
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialElizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 04/10/2026I effing despise RFK Jr. I had a cancer caused by HPV that had a massive impact on my life. I would have loved to have a vaccine that could have prevented all of that and whatnot. Yet that fool has claimed that HPV vaccines themselves cause cancer and he’s making bank on that lie and others. 34668233
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 03/10/2026People project all their traffic anger on ULEZ despite it being the least intrusive traffic rule affecting the fewest people 020
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Belligerence should be a much bigger part of the “politics tearing families apart” discussion. I can deal with relatives who disagree with me. I can’t deal with those who won’t shut up about politics and shout down anyone who disagrees with them. 000
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 03/10/2026That poor girl. And it won’t have been her decision to refuse vaccines as a child, it will have been her parents. 1291
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 03/10/2026One thing I’ve noticed is how many people angry about ULEZ & LTNs are actually complaining about speed cameras & parking fines. 000
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 03/10/2026I think we confuse the UK picking & choosing between all EU rules and UK successfully negotiating on one or two of them. I don’t think we can refuse free movement & euro & paying in etc, but we might be able to negotiate on just one issue (most likely the Euro) 000
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Deeply disappointed that my covid vaccine hasn't improved my 5G connection. 150
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 02/10/2026He should open a history book and see how the Irish were treated until very recently. 010
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialJosiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 02/10/2026New GB News accounts are out. Here are their losses to date. Or "spent political donations" if you prefer 39811294
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialMeredith Rose (from the grave) 👻 @mrose.ink · 02/10/2026Non-ADHD folks are often surprised at just how focused and competent ADHDers can be in crisis situations. From personal experience, I can say that it's because the crisis gives you permission to forget *everything* except for the problem in front of you. And that's freeing. 1118523
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 30/09/2026A big thing Burnham has done with his speech is move the political agenda onto friendlier ground. 030
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialJosh Fruhlinger @jfruh.bsky.social · 30/09/2026they DIDN'T REFUND her fucking TUITION????? 1455001469
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialRevDaniel @revdaniel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026The Cornell rapists. Not one is trans. Not one is a drag queen. Not one is an immigrant. Not one identifies as a radical feminist, a radical Muslim or a radical leftist. But those are the people we’re supposed to be afraid of? 728949
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Everyone understands housing but very few understand the stock market. Things like the Rebel Finance & other financial info online is helping but it's early days. 000
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Avocado on toast, Eggs on toast, hummus & veg, yoghurt & berries. 000
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialPremillennial Decompensationalist @smollusk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026"Republicans are evil and want to kill and terrorize millions but Democrats are annoying and that's worse" is so incredibly predictable the mating call of people who have never had any actual problems 246957
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Those who don't feel British tend to be more vocal but that doesn't make them the majority. hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/institutes/c...hummedia.manchester.ac.uk 000
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I'm not saying he's lying, there are people like this in the UK. But they are the exception not the rule. 100
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialEd Maibach @maibached.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Happy Stanislav Petrov Day He passed in 2017. As Encyclopedia Britannica puts it, “He is survived by his two children, two grandchildren, and the entire human race.” If you don't know his story, please take 3 minutes now to learn it. @gchalliance.bsky.social @docsforclimate.bsky.socialsammatey.substack.comHappy Stanislav Petrov DayTake five minutes to not destroy civilization 252125938
smkali.bsky.social @smkali.bsky.social · 27/09/2026It's also weirdly focused on working class men's economic concerns, as if most households were still single income. Today there are a lot more nail technicians than steel workers. 010
Reposted by @smkali.bsky.socialJames Ball @jamesrball.com · 26/09/2026It often feels after reading these essays and post-mortems like Labour's target voter is a functionally literate 55-year-old miner, living in a company cottage with an outside toilet. And somehow, nobody seems to have noticed that he died in 1983. 815923
