After Hungry, I'm rather hoping that JD Vance can be persuaded to come to Scotland and stump for Nigel Farage in May.

Good riddance. Nae luck, JD.

The US had “no right to expect that it will always have wise and humane rulers, sincerely attached to the principles of the Constitution. Wicked men, ambitious of power, with hatred of liberty and contempt of law, may fill the place once occupied by Washington and Lincoln" Justice Davis SCOTUS 1866

“popular Government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it is but a Prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or, perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” Js Madison

"Made up quotes are the clear evidence of people using Artificial Intelligence without integrity" - Margaret Thatcher

It's a sad day when we listen to the Leader of the Free World, roll our eyes, and wait for the Ayatollah to tell us the truth

The Assisted Dying Bill in Scotland was going to be heartbreaking for many, whichever way it went. I believe this is the right decision, but deep respect to all MSPs, on both sides, who engaged, listened, and voted with compassionate minds and hearts. Now, let us unite and improve palliative care.

Turns out that nepotism is as rife in Iran as in the US. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...

This perfectly illustrates my point that the British tabloids are aiming at a US audience. There like 5 people in the UK who think about this. But it is huge among US evangelicals. British politicians need to ignore UK tabloids, as UK tabloids are talking to an audience in the US for clicks.

and, Mr President, you're no Jack Kennedy either www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I'm not sure what I think about the attack on Iran, but listening to their UN ambassador complaining about illegal attacks on civilians, and violation of sovereignty, is so thick with hypocrisy.

@daviddark.bsky.social you need this

"Allegations which I believe to be false that he made financial payments to me 20 years ago, and of which I have no record or recollection, need investigating by me." - Mandleson So, you're not sure whether or not some convicted pedophile gave you $75,000 dollars. Right... I think I'd remember.

It shows what an upside down world it is when John Bolton is the voice of sanity.

Trying to imagine a context where this wouldn't be blatantly racist. Em... Yes, still thinking...

It might be Trump Derangement Syndrome, but how would I know?

Andy Mountbatten-Windsor still hasn't grasped his loss of rank? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Searching the cellars of the Palace of Westminster looks a bit desperate, Andrew has to live somewhere.

That's no East Wing.

Alibi?

Given it will cost more that £2.99 to ship a book from the US, and they'll accept less that that ("best offer") someone is pretty desperate to get this off their hands

We truly are living in the stupidest of timelines

When did we become so selfish as a nation? When Labour slash a *Tory* achievement (given under Cameron/Osbourn's supposed austerity) has our moral compass failed us?

The Church of Scotland's General Assembly reaffirms the Church's opposition to assisted dying

Habemas Papam...

habemus papam

#StarWarsSunday #Maythe4th

So, here's the interesting question. How does a world leader set about making a papal funeral and conclave all about himself? (Asking for a friend)

And still the crowd shouted louder "Give us Braerrabbit"

President Trump says he is a great admirer of the King of England, and looks forward to a meeting of minds...

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Vance to Denmark: “you have underinvested in the people of Greenland” the people of Mississippi, Louisiana and New Mexico might want a word

Yes, Why?!

There. fixed it.

Sadly, the only hope for Ukraine (given Europe's lack of arms) is that America is persuaded to change its mind. That means diplomacy. It's all there is - and the rest is just noise. It may involve some humiliation, and lots of careful words, but that's the price of making any real difference.

Keir's on the phone to Trump - a man he probably despises - trying to salvage the situation because he knows US military aid can be shut off overnight and you're all worrying about his tweets. I'm sorry but

Ukraine invaded Russia Trump won the 2020 election Obama wasn't born in the US Anyone else seen a patern here?

To spare you all from Twitter, here’s @shashj.bsky.social’s great rebuttal.

Ronald Reagan would be turning in his grave at these horrific statement from the Kremlin on the Potomac. Shame on America.

Proud to be one of the 350 rabbis signing this statement — an ad in the NYT today and a declaration of our values. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... For more—and to sign— go to saynotoethniccleansing.org

Oh, Google. ☹️ Anyway, maybe it should be called "The Bay of Cuba"?