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@bobrien.bsky.social

Pro-Labour, anti-anti-politics. Enjoy rational debate, despise populism of Left or Right, supporter of parliamentary democracy. "That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." (Christopher Hitchens).

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One of the blockers to more renewable energy in the UK is the NIMBY tendency in the Green Party. In the east of England, Green MPs have been vocal about stopping the infrastructure needed for renewables. They value political manoeuvring against the government more than clean energy.

21.02.2026 09:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Healthy lifespan is what he means BUT many men are living about 15–17 years in less than β€œfull health,” but this does not directly tell us who can or can’t work.

Also, pension rise to 68 is not imminent but 2044 to 2046.

21.02.2026 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Retirement ages are not set by millionaires and billionaires. They are set by Parliament.

21.02.2026 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

3.Not all health conditions prevent work, and some people work beyond healthy life expectancy.

4. "50% of men unable to work into their late 60s" is not supported by the data.

21.02.2026 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

FACT CHECKS:

1. Rise to 68 is not "soon" but between 2044 and 2046.

2. Healthy life expectancy refers to the average number of years expected to be lived in good health, not the total years lived or years able to work.

...

21.02.2026 08:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Who are "they"?

20.02.2026 22:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If I start, say, a window-cleaning business and create wealth for myself, I haven't stolen the wealth from everyone else.

20.02.2026 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

His release was normal in France. Non-violent offenders with shorter custodial terms are often allowed house arrest, electronic monitoring and sentence adjustments. Prison is usually reserved for longer or violent sentences.

20.02.2026 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow. You have given a source. Are you feeling all right?

20.02.2026 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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1.5 out of 3.

20.02.2026 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's because we have a constitution with separation of powers. It's not written on one document, as it is in other countries but it still exists. A constitution that separated the executive from the judiciary would exist if we were a republic.

20.02.2026 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That's standard procedure.

20.02.2026 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What's wrong with the Canadians' regulated culling programme? (I don't know anything about it, genuinely interested to learn).

20.02.2026 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you know anything at all about Canada's reasons for regulated culls? I don;t know anything about it but you seem to. Can you explain?

20.02.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

He doesn't understand that you have to be arrested, questioned, investigated, and only then is prosecution a possibility. Bless.

20.02.2026 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Mr @bladeofthes.bsky.social doesn't seem to be aware of it.

20.02.2026 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Lots of arrests that are in the news result in jury trials. There is no jury selection. The only variation from the luck of the draw is if a juror has some connection with anyone involved in the trial.

20.02.2026 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

BREAKING NEWS. Yesterday, 19th February, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor was arrested and quesrioned at a police station.

20.02.2026 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

So is being subject to the laws of whatever country you live in.

20.02.2026 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What? Come again!

20.02.2026 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I thought he was going to have his car brake cables cut?

20.02.2026 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Leaving the hats aside, saying there is never any such thing as a valid reason to cull animals is quite extreme. You think for example, that rat populations in cities should not be contolled?

20.02.2026 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

None of those outcomes sound like getting away with it.

20.02.2026 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I don't know, really. If it is a cull that is for valid reasons, and not because of the hats, it does no harm.

20.02.2026 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's kept under review but nowadays they are sourced from regulated culls, not endangered species.

20.02.2026 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They are sourced from regulated culls, not from endangered species.

20.02.2026 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

What on earth does that mean?

20.02.2026 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

But he hasn't got away with it, despite being a prince.

20.02.2026 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you have a lionk to the Dan Neidle post? I am wondering if it predates the latest ltd by guarantee company formation?

20.02.2026 13:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I believe it is this one now, limited by guarantee:

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20.02.2026 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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