Wake up, America, or I fear we may not have elections in 2028.

The richest man on earth owns X. The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok. The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post. See the problem here?

Well…

He knows he needs the US right-wing $$$. He will never say ANYTHING that threatens that.

Doesn’t this tell everyone who supports Reform everything they need to know about their glorious leader? I.E. that he will follow the Trump playbook into all the circles of hell into which it leads.

Brings to mind the very British phrase ‘stating the bleeding obvious.’ How has it got to this? If you’d have told me in 2024 that comedians would be taken off air before a US President had been in office for a year, I would have said ‘is that a new dystopia movie? ‘

I think it is important that as many British people as possible hear this, too. This is the pit we are staring into, people, where that chatty bloke Nige down the pub would take us to, if we gave him the chance.

Excellent point. I think in both cases, this is often a case of appeasement of the ‘I’m not racist/sexist but…’ crowd for votes, but the ultimate result is the same.

And on, and on, and on….

And on, and on, and on….

Farage is so determined to suck up to the Trump administration that he's willing to put the nation's risk at health through dangerous insinuation. That's what is really going on here and its disgusting.

@peterstefanovic.bsky.social @mrjamesob.bsky.social @westenglandbylines.co.uk @vicderbyshire.bsky.social @drpam.bsky.social @iandunt.bsky.social @stevepeers.bsky.social Nobel laureate Maria Ressa who warned in 2016 of 🇺🇸 descent into fascism & Cambridge analytica links. Please watch & share.

His viewership is up. And now they boycott has turned to Sinclair. Folks are sharing the list of advertisers. It’s not over, but it is absolutely still happening.

Excellent point. I think in both cases, this is often a case of appeasement of the ‘I’m not racist/sexist but…’ crowd for votes, but the ultimate result is the same.

Respectfully, this is Kier Starmer erasure. As an American, if you don’t acknowledge the fascist tendencies of your liberal politicians, you’ll fall into the same trap we did.

It is staggering to me that his party *appears* to be polling so well. It’s also incredibly disappointing. That Farage wouldn’t condemn such a RIDICULOUS statement about paracetamol, just proves how keen he is to curry favour other that bloated moron in the White House.

"Jimmy Kimmel is back!" He's not really though, is he? His show has been allowed back in such a reduced capacity that its entire business model must surely now be in question. No Nexstar or Sinclair affiliates will show it. Who knows how many others will bend the knee.

I think it is important that as many British people as possible hear this, too. This is the pit we are staring into, people, where that chatty bloke Nige down the pub would take us to, if we gave him the chance.

Brings to mind the very British phrase ‘stating the bleeding obvious.’ How has it got to this? If you’d have told me in 2024 that comedians would be taken off air before a US President had been in office for a year, I would have said ‘is that a new dystopia movie? ‘

Doesn’t this tell everyone who supports Reform everything they need to know about their glorious leader? I.E. that he will follow the Trump playbook into all the circles of hell into which it leads.

If you haven't seen the @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social you have missed the treat of seeing musical satire tackling hypocrisy. Every one hits the spot. 👏👏👏

Worth posting a second time.

Pritzker: "One of the reasons Trump wants to send troops into cities is bc he wants to be able to take control of the 2026 elections...if they've got troops in cities, & it becomes a kind of norm for people, then it won't be abnormal for them when they're going to vote having troops at ballot boxes"

Yet another spot on, satirical and tuneful commentary from @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social

What? "At least 20,000 supporters paid £55 for a full membership via the portal Sultana launched" That's £1.1m - if Farage pulls these stunts, we call it out. Why is 'Your Party' exempt from due diligence www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Do read the Bylines piece...it includes a Led by Donkeys video about Farridge

This is pretty scary. There are more fundamental questions she needs to ask about Reform if she wants all those children she is responsible for to live in the democracy their ancestors fought and died for.

I read this book, it is very enlightening. Perhaps we could all let our friends and social media contacts know about it? amzn.eu/d/90GT85a

Completely different groups old thing. Be assured citizen journalism is alive and well, not only that you can donate to keep it going here bylinesnetwork.co.uk

All the information about the Bylines Network is on our sites. We are not-for-profit and funded by our readers, who made regular and one-off donations both large and small.

Another similar book I would also recommend is ‘Stolen Focus’ by @johannhari101.bsky.social amzn.eu/d/83De2ol

I read this book, it is very enlightening. Perhaps we could all let our friends and social media contacts know about it? amzn.eu/d/90GT85a

No, it’s an outlet that lets ordinary volunteer citizens speak their minds, and volunteer editors, IT people etc then collaborate to put these voices in a place where they can be heard. Great idea, eh, grassroots. We do have some on costs. You can donate here.

If BlueSkyers out there would like to join us as citizen journalists on a mission to speak truth to power in this increasingly censored world, you are very welcome, whatever your nationality, and wherever you live.

Are there any teachers, schools, colleges, librarians and/or ecological groups out there in the UK who would like a free copy of my book ‘On Time for Eco’? (Suitable for readers 14+). Happy to send a copy to the first three to reply. #EduSky amzn.eu/d/fnMPLgj

Time to rethink & account for the assumptions we have on what a well-functioning society/ies need as essentials?

Are there any teachers, schools, colleges, librarians and/or ecological groups out there in the UK who would like a free copy of my book ‘On Time for Eco’? (Suitable for readers 14+). Happy to send a copy to the first three to reply. #EduSky amzn.eu/d/fnMPLgj

If BlueSkyers out there would like to join us as citizen journalists on a mission to speak truth to power in this increasingly censored world, you are very welcome, whatever your nationality, and wherever you live.

Great article from @georgemonbiot.bsky.social in @theguardian.com today.

‘We are currently embroiled in a heated national debate about our national flags, which is becoming bitterly divisive. So, why not make some adjustments to the Union Flag to reflect the contemporary construction of our current British population, and their collective histories?’

The trailer for ‘Resilience,’ for which many free screening licences were offered across the world. @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social

Utter shambles. A bit more adulting needed, I think.

The trailer for ‘Resilience,’ for which many free screening licences were offered across the world. @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social

He really was. His Sundance foundation financed independent film making, including ‘Resilience’ produced by his son, James Redford, who sadly pre-deceased him. This film was pivotal in alerting the world to the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences. 2 men who made the world a better place.

‘We are currently embroiled in a heated national debate about our national flags, which is becoming bitterly divisive. So, why not make some adjustments to the Union Flag to reflect the contemporary construction of our current British population, and their collective histories?’

And every Conservative/Reform politician in the UK. ‘What is this thing Brexit? Ancient history! ‘

One of the best GOP impersonations ever?

‘An asset he understood.’ Great line, which highlights Starmer’s biggest fault in government - constant failure to ‘read the room’ which seems baffling for a previously successful lawyer. Another great one from @marshfamilysongs.bsky.social youtu.be/1Iag4yaozis?...

✍️ Rewriting the symbols: the case for a new Union Flag From three lions to the Union Jack, symbols shift with time. Should Britain’s flag evolve to reflect all its nations and Commonwealth heritage By Dr Pam Jarvis @drpam.bsky.social