UK politics: one of the very, very few positives of the Orange Clown's fuckwittery is that it puts arch-twat Nigel Farage in an impossible position. He cannot both support said clown and support British troops who sacrificed their lives in Afghanistan, in joint NATO operations.

So the orange clown is going to shit on his allies by imposing tariffs over Greenland. Appeasement never works, and said allies should tell him to stick it up his arse.

I usually get a copy of the Radio Times for the Christmas schedules, but charging £6.50 is just taking the piss. I'll do without.

So it turns out that appeasing fascists doesn't work, after all. Who'd have thought?

The UK media really is the dregs, now. Speculation is being reported as fact. For example, the Telegraph (basically a Tory mouthpiece) runs a story on the Budget including an EV pay-per-mile tax and the likes of the BBC parrot it as if it were a foregone conclusion.

Anyone know about caterpillars? I spotted this fine fellow on a bench.

Sorry, but I think that Jeremy Corbyn et al are pissing in the wind. It's time to unite around one strong leader. I would suggest Zack Polanski.

I'm amazed at how powerful computers have become. A recent purchase was a small, relatively cheap laptop with an i3 1315U processor that I can use when traveling. It can run Skyrim SE and Fallout 4 smoothly. Whilst some may regard these as 'old games', as an 'old person' to me they recent.

As I've consumed several pints of ale, I hereby give notice that a large quantity of bollocks may be posted on the internet.

Well, if the employers are using AI to screen out applicants, then it's fair game for the applicants us AI to help their application. You can't have it both ways! www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

2025 is the year of GNU/Linux. Just a reminder.

How disappointing that Amazon Prime Day has become so commercialised. Is nothing sacred?

I was very impressed that a painter and decorator sent a quote in .odt format, keeping this FOSS enthusiast happy.

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So the cabbage patch doll VP reckons a deal with the UK may be a goer. The real question is, do we really want to deal with these twats? I'd rather stand in solidarity with the EU.

The scene of utter devastation that greeted me this morning.

So, Orange Twat has bottled it. Fuck him. The rest of the world should immediately impose 50% tariffs on all US goods. Give the cunt a taste of his own medicine. The fat lump of shit. Pardon my French.

I think that Starmer should stop pussyfooting around, and just ban golf in Scotchland. Also American rounders.

That's British Summer Time sorted.

I think they've published the lot.

One extra advantage of choosing low carbon emission solutions like heat pumps and electric cars (not Tesla, obviously!), is that is pisses off right-wing loons. But these things need to be more affordable.

Couldn't resist.

When our office cleaner failed to turn up one morning I was happy to step in and fill the vacuum. #LunchPun

I have decided to cancel America.

Today, I participated in the traditional winter sport of butchering a radiator cover to make the bloody thing fit.

So the orange clown has made an offer to federal workers to resign. Call the bastard's bluff and ALL resign. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

If you're a business owner who is whinging about having to pay minimum wage, national insurance and pension contributions, maybe you're not fit to run a business or employ other people. You can either do it, or not. Greedy gets.

A little terminal fun: sudo apt install hollywood itsfoss.com/hollywood-ha...

I'm sure that the USA would be far better off if it were an English county. We could slot it under Rutland Water, perhaps.

As a Threads refugee, I'm pleased that the 'mute words and phrases' feature is also available here. I'm gradually fettling my feed, making it a bit more UK-centric. I can only take so much of what's happening over the pond.

I've spent the afternoon assembling some exercise equipment. Totally knackered. Still, there'll be somewhere to hang the washing.

I’ve started a Starter Pack of UK lefty leftish Threaders. Please let me know if you want in. It’s by no means complete as I have the memory of a goldfish for usernames. go.bsky.app/7pbLCYR

I have failed at Christmas. It was my intention to scoff the remains of the festive comestibles before the twelfth night. There are still some Pringles, ice cream, shortbread and biscuits left. Does this mean a metamorphosis into a pumpkin?