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The Internet Referee

@theinternetref.bsky.social

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Having observed the internet for several decades now its clear that it needs moral guidance. We need to re-learn the rules of society, re-learn how we treat each other and regain respect. We need.. The Internet Referee. Disrespecting society? Yellow card.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The DVLA should know better. Its creating pointless political drama and misinformation. I know they process a lot of stuff but in what world would the Mayor of London own and not tax a 20 year old Nissan Micra... Its clearly going to get reviewed and overturned. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Khan convicted in car tax 'scam' for vehicle he denies owning

City Hall officials say the Nissan Micra does not belong to the mayor or Transport for London.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Lets have a look at the justice replay... That's right. CofA ruling: Judge = too lenient. 2 x Offenders off to jail for 4 years. I don't know what this judge was thinking gifting youth rehab sentences to rapists but its 'somewhat' adjusted into reality at least for our weak system. Toodlepip 👋

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Thanks USA... but we actually don't want this jackass. If you don't mind awfully taking him right back that would be ace. He would make an excellent Republican politician In return I will rename my garden pond to the Pond of America Bonus: we will gift you 1x Farage www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported from US to UK

The self-styled provocateur had been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Unbelievable Jeff. I didn't see this creep sneak in. A former Neo-Nazi? Tory leader Kemi Badenoch had defended the decision to select him as a candidate in Somerset, saying he had been rehabilitated and her party "believes in second chances". Rehabilitated?!? Nazis? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Ex neo-Nazi activist withdraws as Tory election candidate

It follows a backlash against the party's decision to pick Joshua Bonehill-Paine as a council candidate in Somerset.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Doc: Great Scott Marty... Fire up the DeLorean. If we get to 88 miles per hour we can go can go back in time! Marty: I think we already did, by about 2 weeks. Doc: Is the President Ronald Regan? Marty: No... No it's still this same utter flipchart www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' if Hormuz Strait not open soon as oil prices fall

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

We dont know who / what exactly is responsible for this particular surge over the border. 1/ There is no way Morocco hadn't noticed 50,000 young men hanging around the border. King Mohammed likes to push Spain occasionally. 2/ The circumstances benefit MAGA www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Spain attacks 'selfish' response of some EU countries to Ceuta migrant crossings

Italy has temporarily suspended the Schengen arrangement with Spain as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called scenes in Ceuta "shocking".

The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

What an idiot this chap is. Football is an absolute gift to the world. All you need to do is let football be football and support it through its beautiful process. Blinded by money and power another man fails in a simple quest not to be a corrupt dingbat. Get him out www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Fifa World Cup plans: Uefa has 'lost confidence' in Gianni Infantino's Fifa leadership

The governing body of European football says Fifa president Gianni Infantino has "failed to deliver" on promises he made when elected 10 years ago.

The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Crikey @zackpolanski.bsky.social I wonder if you need a new tweet manager. I'm open to offers but can't work Saturdays @ 3pm (reffing) and am also liable to posting inappropriate pictures of Nigel Farage. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Reform UK reporting Green leader Zack Polanski to police over Instagram post

The post included a photo of a man wearing a top featuring the name "Nigel" alongside an image of a guillotine.

The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

How dare you catch us out you darn pesky free media! Multi-millionaire Richard Tice asked the UK's premier investigative agency to look into how their financial corruption was leaked to the media. Unbelievable Jeff... Who will reform reform? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Reform asks NCA to investigate leaks of private financial information

The party's deputy leader Richard Tice says he found out payments to his company had been flagged to the agency, after questions from the media.

The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We just don't learn. As Mitch McConnell rues his opportunity lost to prevent what has become a horrendous gamble on a conman riding a wave of manufactured popularity. Bidens democrats could have prevented a 2nd Trump presidency were they not too cautious and naïve. Now Europe will do the same.

Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling

Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Charged? Whoever this chap is did Germany a favour and should be given a medal. I assume its a pretense to cover things up and he isn't being thrown under the bus. But the West forgets which side its on sometimes. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Ukrainian charged in Germany over Nord Stream blasts

Ukraine denies involvement in the case which may have serious implications for its relationship with Germany.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I don't think this is even divisive... Most people seem to disagree with the oddly lenient judge here. I bet the CofA overrules as they should. Any man or boy that does this to another person ought to spend time in jail. It cant be any less and we shouldn't be afraid of setting this example.

Fordingbridge rape case: Judge 'wrong' to spare boys from custody

Three teenage boys convicted of rape should have been detained, the Court of Appeal hears.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Dearest America, you've elected the worst, most malfunctioning, disrespectful person known to humankind. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Trump unveils new US 'patriot passports' featuring his image

The commemorative special edition passports will be available on 6 July, and can only be applied for in person

The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

For all the people in the North of Britain that have endured 6 weeks of heavy rain. For those unable to hang their washing outside. For all those parents who got soaked on every school run. For those who cannot keep up with how fast their lawn is growing. 7- Day forecast - We salute you.

The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Nescafe will never be the same again. As smooth as the coffee itself. The finest teenage vampire manager we ever knew. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Anthony Head: Buffy and Ted Lasso actor dies at 72

The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

This is unfortunately around the fourth time I've heard this in the last few days. A big error made at a bad time for the greens. I was wondering if they could be different but they are probably too permeated with a form of naïve liberalism that is a nice idea but only if we ignore our reality.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The Austrian government has a lot of catching up to do when it comes to helping Ukraine. They have even more to do to de-couple from their Russian cosiness and neutrality. And still Russia tries to harm them because that is all it seems to know. War and Vodka. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Three Russian diplomats expelled from Austria over spy claims

They gathered information using a

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

It's a big one. Took me back to Dante's Peak. Perm pipeline and pumping station still burning. Terrible for the environment, but worse for Russia's war.

The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I dont buy that Comey didn't know what this meant but the case isnt chargeable without political influence and / or corruption entering the decision making. It cannot be convicted. "It's a very weak indictment, and it doesn't seem to me that it's a chargeable case" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Legal experts sceptical of DoJ case against James Comey over seashell post

Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding

The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

There will obviously be loads of these floating around the internet today thanks to Chat GPT and people working from home or just having nothing better to do. But who can resist? I can't.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Should the US Military be awarded a peace prize? The United States has been at war for 229 out of its 249 years of existence as a country. That's 92% A lot of that participation was welcomed around the world and the US contributed to the bigger picture of peace. But not this year. Due to Trump.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Behind the scenes the US has been 'Reassessing' the Falklands issue as punishment for not joining the Iran war. Conveniently leaked from the Pentagon. This is so dangerous. President Milei is indebted and crazy enough to push the idea of a second invasion. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

No 10 says Falklands sovereignty rests with UK after report of US 'review'

An internal Pentagon document reportedly raised the prospect of a change in position in retaliation for the UK not joining the Iran war.

The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Trump couldn't even win the 2020 election. This war killed 58,281 US soldiers. A small fraction of the total casualties. To rhetorically chuck around that he would somehow do better than all of those people who gave everything needs a new word as disrespectful is just not enough.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

I wouldn't knock on their door at night but the commitment of this Trump hater is commendable. It's obviously a yellow card for swearing but the goal stands...

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Its good that the mainstream media are covering this in detail. 5 obvious cases of suspicious insider trading. Analysts - "Some traders have become more adept at anticipating the president's interventions." Ref - Yes. The ones with access to the inside. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency

The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

I'm not buying all the hype around Starmer. He's the most stable and sensible person we've had in government for years. Sure he dropped the ball on Mandelson but is it worthy of him losing his post? Not really. Who would do better? Remember Boris Covid parties? The Truss crash? Farage? Cummins?

The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

This must be so frustrating for the actual experienced investigators who have earned the right to a casual drink problem @ The FBI. To be led by a political pick who doesn't even want to be at work and then moans about getting critical feedback. thehill.com/homenews/583...

FBI Director Kash Patel bashes media over Atlantic story, threatens lawsuit

FBI Director Kash Patel has threatened to sue The Atlantic after the magazine reported that his colleagues have grown alarmed by what it described as episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained …

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Still not bored of Hegseth bashing...

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

I'm not sure I'd ever get bored of interchanging the quotes in this meme. Obviously all with thanks to the cartoonist.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

It’s sensible to clear your desk when you leave an office. Orban is so corrupt. I wonder if he will stay in Hungary.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Meloni more than flirts with the ideology of Trump, Fico & Orban, she positions herself as an Viktor-lite go between. The Iran war made her relationship with Trump & Israel too complex. For her to back out is another major sign that Trump overreached. Time to get out quick and others will follow.

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Italy's Meloni suspends renewal of defence agreement with Israel | The National

Decision comes at 'moment of weakness' for Italian government, analysts say

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

This is the third indication I've seen this week of additional recruitment problems for Russia. 1) Open source analysis shows recruitment down by 20% 2) Increased discontent from War Bloggers "Students promised a one-year, fixed-term contract, the opportunity to serve far from the front line."

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‘Colossal’ pressure: How Russia is targeting university students for military recruitment | CNN

Accounts from students and a growing body of open-source evidence suggest Russia is quietly escalating a campaign to tempt and pressure university students into joining its drone forces.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Lovely

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

JD Vance is brilliant. Wherever you send him he will always support the most backwards party with the lowest morals. He will do it loudly because it’s what idiots seem to do well. He will lose that party 5-10% of their vote. You can’t buy that level of influence. 🤔

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Almost half way there. Democracy is actually working. Orban is on the way out. 🚩 Counting is slow in Győr, but for the time being, the superiority of Tisza in the city is convincing. 🚩 In all three districts of Heves, Tisza lead. 🚩 For the time being, the Tisza Party is dominating in Hajdú-Bihar.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

The old reverse psychology chestnut... "Open the f***ing strait you crazy b***ards or" (we) "will begin the process of blockading any and all ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz" If we tell them we hate that Strait and are sick of it being open they just might fall for it.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

This is the deputy leader of Reform. I don't know a huge deal about him, he could be a terrific leader. But the wider point is this; He is the son and grandson of multi-millionaires. His grandfather self-made. All property developers. The system needs reform. Another multi-millionaire wont do it.

Richard Tice tax row is 'minor administrative error', party claims

A property company owned by the Reform UK deputy leader failed to pay £91,000 in tax on dividends, according to the Sunday Times.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

"Tisza victory is certain to come with a two-thirds majority" It's often hard to predict elections. But not this one. Everything points to the end of Orban. Only fraud can prevent it. This will be brilliant for Hungary, for Europe and for Ukraine. Bad for Trump. Worse for Putin (same thing)

Medián: biztos kétharmados Tisza-győzelem jöhet | 24.hu

A becslés szerint a Tisza 138-143 mandátumra számíthat.

The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

The Iranians are in a better negotiating position than they expected but deep down will know they need a deal. Time I expect is on Irans side. This is where you would want your finest, seasoned, talented, strategic negotiators who know every detail. Not Vance. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet

As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

I’ll quickly learn Spanish, it won’t take too long, I’m good at languages. 🙄

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Viktor Orban finally brings out the big guns. ~ Putin: Did the fake bomb improve your polling? Viktor: No Putin: Vance? Viktor: No. That made it worse. What should I do? Putin: ... (Shrugs). Your mum? Viktor: 🙄 24.hu/belfold/2026... Viktor Orbán uses mother to finish campaign #orban

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Here we go again NATO sucks, Greenland is overrun. 51st state noise. Canada something or other. The defensive alliance wasn't there when we attacked another country without even a heads up. We almost near completely won within a few days so did / didnt need them perhaps. The Circle of Donald

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Except for one song this guy is an authentic jackass. It was a good song, a great song but its not enough. Good work Britain for pushing one of the worlds idiots back. Kanye doesn't go West. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK

West was due to headline the festival in July but drew criticism over past antisemitic comments.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Crusade #9 I assumed it was about oil, Trump & geopolitics but did Hegseth launch a holy war? It increasingly appears so as religious text and sermons are being delivered in briefings with the Pentagon and the troops. This guy is telling us who he is & what he wants, its even tattooed on his body

The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

I love people like this. Normal, decent, caring, family oriented. Best of luck to this chap. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'I started running at 70 after daughter's bowel cancer death'

A 74-year-old grandfather is set to run three marathons in 14 days in memory of his daughter.

The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

How many times has Tiger Woods crashed his car? Four! ~ (It is actually now 4. It wasn't just for the joke to work.) apnews.com/article/tige...

Tiger Woods: A timeline of significant moments on and off the golf course

Tiger Woods has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. It's the second time he has been arrested on a DUI charge and the fourth time he's been involved in a car crash.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Take that Trumps America, we're not sending Harry. "King's state visit to US to go ahead in April, but no Harry meeting..." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

King Charles and Camilla to meet President Trump on US state visit in April

Despite political tensions between the US and UK, the King will travel to Washington next month.

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

A tiny bit of justice for some of the victims. There will be so much more of this once the balance of power shifts in America. Maximum accountability is pending. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Bank of America reaches settlement in Epstein lawsuit

The settlement comes after a lawsuit accused the bank of facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking operation

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The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

A nice summary of what is essentially now a fairly big mess. "The failure to learn from the past means that Donald Trump now faces a stark choice. If he cannot get a deal with Iran, he can either try to declare a victory that will fool no-one, or escalate the war" www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Jeremy Bowen: Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working

One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective, writes the BBC's international editor.

The Internet Referee @theinternetref.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Higher value means higher priority. Ukraine has adapted its strategy to limit any financial gain. An estimated 40-50% of Russia's export capacity has been halted and it's the most severe oil supply disruption in the modern history of Russia. #ukraine www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-st...

Ukrainian Strikes Cause 'Most Serious Threat' To Russian Oil Exports Since Start Of Invasion

Three days of Ukrainian drone attacks on ports and refineries in Russia’s Leningrad region have led to what one analyst called “the most serious threat” to Russian oil exports since the beginning of t...

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