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@mikef45.bsky.social

A refugee from X where I had 16000+ followers. Married, retired Lecturer and living in Newcastle upon Tyne. Left of centre, interested in Films, Theatre, sport and literature.

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Trump promised no wars. Now he’s a Bush-style regime change president | Mohamad Bazzi The America First president who built his political brand on opposing foreign military adventures has unleashed a war of choice aimed at regime change

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01.03.2026 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scotland’s three-way title race generates precious glimmer of interest in a moribund era | Barney Ronay Hearts are threatening to upset the dominance of Celtic and Rangers in a break from the deadening European norm and can lift audiences from apathy

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No Respite From the Horrors (The Opposition Report #11) Iran, ICE, the economy, and more.

"Drop Site News has reported that sources say Trump was encouraged by the 'success' of the administration’s operation in Venezuela and now wants to be known as the president who 'changed the Iranian regime.'" www.liberalcurrents.com/the-oppositi...

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Trump Hasn’t Justified Urgent Iran Threat, Democrat Warner Says A senior Senate Democrat said Donald Trump’s rationale for the US-Israeli attack on Iran isn’t convincing and the US president owes an explanation to the families of American service members killed in action.

A senior Senate Democrat said Donald Trump’s rationale for the US-Israeli attack on Iran isn’t convincing and the US president owes an explanation to the families of American service members killed in action.

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Ship tracking reveals tankers and millions of barrels of oil stuck in the Gulf Sky's Data and Forensics team has been monitoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz - a strategically vital waterway for Iran and other oil producers in the Middle East.Β 

Ship tracking reveals tankers and millions of barrels of oil stuck in the Gulf

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The Guardian view on Trump’s Iranian campaign: an illegal war that risks becoming the new normal | Editorial

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Trump vies for Bush’s crown for worst foreign policy decision in history

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From Amarillo to Stockport: 15 of Neil Sedaka’s greatest songs, and their extraordinary stories

28.02.2026 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Martin Rowson on the Greens’ victory in Gorton and Denton – cartoon

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⁉️Do you know where your birth certificate is? If the SAVE Act passes, you may need it to vote. πŸ—³οΈ

Congress is pushing a bill that could block millions of eligible American citizens from voting because they can’t easily 🧐 find or πŸ’° afford original documents.

#SaveActTaxesYourVote

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New A.C.A. Plans Could Increase Family Deductibles to $31,000

NEW! From the same clueless Republicans who brought you doubling premiums: $31,000 deductibles.

Only an out of touch billionaire would think that counts as affordable.

26.02.2026 18:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1382    πŸ” 550    πŸ’¬ 89    πŸ“Œ 38
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Contact Your MOC

The so-called Save America Act will force 21 million American citizens to produce passports or birth certificates just to register to vote. Most do not have them ready. Turning paperwork into a barrier is a poll tax by another name. #SaveActTaxesYourVote social.demcast.com/s/317JXXht

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If Trump wont admit how bad things are for the average American, he’s never going to do anything to improve their circumstances.

Yet many continue to support him.

Crazy.

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β€˜Frankly, it’s rude.’ How Trump’s European envoys play to an audience of oneΒ  American ambassadors are bringing a new style of more abrasive and confrontational diplomacy to the EU.

America’s ambassadors in Europe are targeting just one person with their charm offensive:

Donald Trump.

Everyone else can expect little charm and plenty of offense.

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Stephen Lillie on Donald Trump’s State of the Union address – cartoon At just under two hours, the US president’s speech was the longest State of the Union ever delivered

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25.02.2026 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Farage unveils 'war on working people' with plot to slash protections Nigel Farage and his number two, Richard Tice, have unveiled plans to rip up new protections for workers and renters - with unions accusing them of 'rigging the system' for the rich

If you still believe that Reform is on the side of ordinary people, you need to give your head a wobble!

#ReformGrifters #ForTheRich

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24.02.2026 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Scotland fans given all-clear to wear their sporrans at World Cup matches Scotland fans have been given the all-clear to wear their sporrans at the team’s matches at the 2026 World Cup

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How is Reform’s charmless candidate still a contender in Gorton and Denton? Ask Labour | George Monbiot

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Stephen Lillie on the fourth anniversary of the war in Ukraine – cartoon The EU has again failed to agree sanctions against Russia, stalling any progress towards peace

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Martin Rowson on the impact of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on the royal family – cartoon

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β€˜Don’t go to the US – not with Trump in charge’: the UK tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeks Karen Newton was in America on the trip of a lifetime when she was shackled, transported and held for weeks on end. With tourism to the US under increasing strain, she says, β€˜If it can happen to me, i...

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From handsome prince to a ghost behind glass, Andrew’s face tells the story of his decline | Fay Bound-Alberti Royals have always prized their images as ways to assert their lineage and authority. Now this pathetic photo will define the former prince, says historian Fay Bound-Alberti

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Know who's not afraid of releasing the Epstein files?
Bill Clinton.
He and Hillary keep saying to release them all and the the truth come out.

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Ben Jennings on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor – cartoon

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Ella Baron on Nigel Farage toasting Keir Starmer’s latest U-turn – cartoon

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Ella Baron on Nigel Farage toasting Keir Starmer’s latest U-turn – cartoon

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crooksandliars.com Democrat: 'Let's Start Calling This The Trump Epstein Files' | Crooks and Liars

Democrat: 'Let's Start Calling This The Trump Epstein Files'

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