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Soapbox Sam

@soapboxsam.bsky.social
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Writer, speaker, leader, software guru, trustee, human. As a species, we will live or die on our success at remembering those we disagree with are usually not our enemies. In our fight to preserve democracy, freedom and equality, let's build, not destroy.

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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
For Sale: Second hand failed politician, bit of a fixer-upper, would suit complete arsehole. Price: £77M
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I am severely sight impaired and my awesome wife describes the world around us. I paint what she says in my mind. Scenes default to black, overlaid with what my brain constructs from her words. "An oldish man is walking by, a little stooped, hands in pockets, skinny jeans, scruffy jumper."
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I think the fact that bumble bees will fall asleep in a flower with their bum sticking out is one of the most endearing things about them. Bzzzz
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
This is a twat.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
This is new world map adopted by the UN. It shows all countries with correct relative sizes. I suspect it might bruise a few egos in the USA.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The axis of evil.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Do we need to be concerned about a spawning season? Damn, just threw up.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
What Epstein files?
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
I unearthed this time lapse composite I created in 2015 of a blood moon rising. Canon D50, telephoto, on tripod with remote timed trigger.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Josh Kerr! What a run! The awesome Scot breaks the one mile world record that was set when he was just one year old!
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
This is a thing of beauty.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
One of these is a ridiculous idiotic candidate. The other one's a bin.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Unexpected half time score!
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The UK needs to spend another £12B on defence just to hit the 3.5% commitment, which would still not be enough. Starmer offers £1B.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Burnham policy.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
The revised MAGA hat.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Trump Administration staff meeting
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
I'm currently at 75% daughters, 66.6% granddaughters and an 'unknown' grandchild TBD, so while I am not a feminist, do not fuck with my female descendants' opportunities or rights.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Daughter tells me she's pregnant. My instincts go totally rogue. Defend!
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
"Shit. What's my name again?"
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
"Even though you are a rapist, paediphile, murderer, narcissist, war maker and destroyer of hope, and will rot in eternal damnation, I forgive you. Sometimes, this holy shit is a bitch!"
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Preparing a warm welcome for Trump.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
This would be very useful.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Sometimes we have hard spirits in the evening.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
This is our home. Do we let three psychopaths destroy it? Or do 8 billion people say 'no way'? It's all we have. Let's grow up, shall we?
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Sorry guys. We had this pre Brexit. We know the pain.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
#NoKings - The European technique. What?! Just giving historical information!
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Particularly hardcore headline articles on @newscientist.com today. Sheesh.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
A little geopolitical awareness helps
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
BenRomach 10yo. Cheers.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
William and Kate can stand for probity, continuity, reliability. Yet they will never win our hearts if they don't reconcile with Harry. They won't be forgiven. If Charles is any father at all, he can sort it. It is the big test they all face.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
"Give me you white, your male, your wealthy privileged masses..."
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
China, USA and India account for 50% of the world's carbon emissions. These emissions trap heat and warm the oceans, driving more extreme weather, sea level rise, loss of habitats. If you think "the climate's always been changing", your head is either in the sand or up your arse.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
How the English deal with Trump types. Just saying.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
How the French deal with Trump types. Just saying.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Tough call...
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
BYD, e-car maker in China, has perfected battery technology so its vehicles can be fully charged in 5 minutes, giving 400km range, about the same time it takes to fill a petrol tank and 4x faster than Tesla. Suck on that Elon. How's your share price doing?
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Great to see The Independent (@the-independent.com) take a stand.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
Good evening from the south of England.
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Soapbox Sam @soapboxsam.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
This is our 'fireplace' in the cold months. It becomes a 'flowerplace' in the warm months. Light and brightness are so wonderful for me with my ruined retinas. This is one of so many ways my partner makes this bearable. ❤️
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