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Socialism is what they called public power. Socialism is what they called social security. Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations. Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people. —Harry Truman, 1952

Yep. And to think that so many people think this man is some sort of hero is such a sign of our twisted times.

Incredible to deliver the Sydenham Lecture at the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries this week! Thank you @gentlemedic.bsky.social for the invite.

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This fantastic book arrived today written by Ben Hoban an Exeter GP it builds on his excellent articles in @bjgp.bsky.social . It comprises an excellent set of reflections discussions and short stories. Who knew that fun could also be Cpd? FYI @rcgp-innovait.bsky.social @bedsidereading.bsky.social

Ah! Good morning, reality. And welcome. We’ve been expecting you…

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Two amazing medical authors discussing silencing of patients and meaning-making in medicine at the historic Apothecaries Hall on 28 October fyi @mja-uk.bsky.social @torchoxford.bsky.social catalogue.apothecaries.org/product?cata...

Rachel Reeves set to blame Nigel Farage for tax rises in the Budget, saying he delivered Brexit with “easy sloganeering” and then walked away It’s about time www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

Ever since I finished Question Time, Reform have massively been on the attack. Including a rant from Richard Tice entirely designed to distract from Reform and Russia. Everyone should know about Nathan Gill, the bribes from Russia and the link to Reform.

Cartoon by John Deering.

Book review: The Elements bjgplife.com/book-review-...

Don't threaten us with a good time, Daily Express.

Two amazing medical authors discussing silencing of patients and meaning-making in medicine at the historic Apothecaries Hall on 28 October fyi @mja-uk.bsky.social @torchoxford.bsky.social catalogue.apothecaries.org/product?cata...

Australia's Grid CEO. “Our old coal-fired power stations are breaking down; they're retiring. They're getting replaced by the least-cost energy, which is renewable energy, backed with storage, connected. We'll have a bit of gas there for the winter doldrums." www.yahoo.com/news/article... #energysky

History repeats.

The ECHR is much more than a treaty. It’s a quiet promise - a shield against abuse of power, a lifeline for the vulnerable, a declaration of who we are as a nation. In an age of upheaval and division, we must not let it be torn up for political convenience

We’re ready to grow our next generation of MPs. Could it be you? Join our Path to Parliament training today: greenparty.org.uk/members/path...

Donald Trump told the military’s top brass on Tuesday that 'America is under invasion from within', as he defended his deployment of troops to cities including Los Angeles and Washington, DC. ft.trib.al/FlItQ2J

If you heard the leader of another nation threatening to unleash the military against his perceived political enemies, what would you call it?

Donald Trump's militarization of our city streets isn't about fighting crime or public safety — it's about consolidating power in his hands. What he plans to do with that, now or during the 2026 elections, should worry all of us.

Sending thoughts & prayers to the war-ravaged city of Portland, Oregon now under siege from attack by Antifa & other domestic terrorists. Take solace in dear leader's words: "Nothing bad can happen. It can only good happen." (and "DON'T TAKE TYLENOL"). Let the healing begin...

Can we all just shout about how despicable it is to scapegoat migrants for everything? Can we just stop being too polite or shy about it? Can we condemn it at work, with friends, family, on SM, everywhere? Can we just not keep calm & carry on until it’s too late? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

"Someone's in trouble..." "Doctor Who: Planet of Evil" part 1 (1975). #DoctorWho #DrWho

My book "On Freedom," the case for the value of freedom and a proposal for a better future, with a new foreword accounting for where we are today, will be out in paperback October 28th. timothysnyder.org/on-freedom

Sometimes, the "perspective" that comes from space isn't quite the one we need to see. What do you think would happen if billionaires spent as much energy improving life on Earth as they do exploring space?

4. Failing to clear out the Tories’ highly political appointments to the BBC. They should be replaced immediately with independent people. Until that happens, it will remain a public relations outfit for the hard right and far right.

3. Refusing to introduce Proportional Representation. Under our First Past The Post system, a party with a minority of the vote can achieve a huge majority (as Starmer did with 34%). There is no way Farage could become Prime Minister under a PR system. Only under FPTP.

2. Empowering and legitimising the far right by echoing its themes, threats, cruelty and nastiness. Even if you set aside the moral implications, it’s an utterly baffling policy, as all the evidence shows that this gifts voters to the far right. www.newstatesman.com/politics/202...

If Farage wins the next election, it will be down to one person. His name is Keir Starmer. This thread explains why. 1. Destroying faith in democracy. The UK decisively voted out the Tories, only for Starmer to give us a Continuity Tory government, shamefully beholden to economic power. 🧵

The winners of the inaugural Bylines Network national poetry competition will be announced by livestream next week By Jimmy Andrex

The Royal Family own 250,000 acres including at least 12 grand palaces and large country estates. Funny. Never seen the Telegraph get sniffy about that. Seems like more of a target.

They want us fighting so we never notice who is stealing from us all. Don’t get lost in the circus.

"[The Government] is using Brexit to weaken crucial environmental protections and is falling behind the EU despite Labour’s manifesto pledge not to dilute standards" www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Here's a fact for you all. Prior to 2017 there was not a single documented case of any individual travelling by small boats across the English Channel to caim asylum in the UK. Not ONE. This current 'boats' crisis has been largely caused by Brexit. But for some reason NOBODY is saying that.

Are speakerphone conversations in public places and transport the communication equivalent of chewing with your mouth open?

The last time the GOP tried to mess with Obamacare, they got a drubbing at the midterms. Let’s make sure that happens again this time around.

International embarrassment.

That part. (… and the 2000 other verses that talk about caring for the poor and having compassion on the vulnerable)

As of this week, there is nobody left on Earth who witnessed this moment live.

Come on Mr B maybe literally save 'the' Amazon? Spaceship Earth's life support anyone?

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Lesson 1: DO NOT OBEY IN ADVANCE “Most of the power of authoritarianism is freely given. In times like these, individuals think ahead about what a more repressive government will want, & then offer themselves without being asked. A citizen who adapts in this way is teaching power what it can do.”

The world’s in flames. But these are the ways I’ve found hope this summer amid the gloom | Jonathan Freedland

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