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Passionate trans ally. Proud to be a Derby County fan, an educator, a cricket lover, a dad of 2 amazing kids, an ally to all LGBT+ people, a music lover, a concert goer and a grumpy old git. Also single, but not a great catch.

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There was always going to be a narrative around this.

15.09.2025 15:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Of course its a cover up. What else did anyone expect? Im half expecting them to be doctored to contain the names of people trump dislikes. I think Biden and Obama should be nervous - they did nothing wrong, but could be set up by this horrific dictator.

20.08.2025 14:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Of course he's a bullying abuser. Hes done it to women for years and will keep it doing it to nations, people and institutions - until someone has the balls to fight back.

20.08.2025 12:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

His only hope is to side with putin and threaten to allow the genocide of Gaza. This is what he and others are doing for Israel. I fear he will repeat it in Ukraine and claim it was a peace deal.

20.08.2025 12:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sadly, his growing dementia (this is not a slur on people with dementia - my mother had Alzheimers and I genuinely believe he has a form of dementia) will lead to ever more bizarre statements and decisions, some of which will devastate. Inaction is a risk.

20.08.2025 11:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Unless they're already fixed, of course. Or maybe that cant happen without Musk. Or maybe their fallout is smoke and mirrors? Personally, I wouldn't trust him not to fix the election, or use more authoritarian means to force voters (ICE as election security, for example).

09.08.2025 12:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Preview
Derbyshire leader says special needs 'overdiagnosed' in schools Alan Graves says there should be a national debate on the issue but is criticised by parents.

Oh dear. Im in the news again, calling a reform council leader 'ignorant'. Read past his waffle to find mine, and other informed comments further down.
BBC News - Derbyshire leader says special needs 'overdiagnosed' in schools - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

09.08.2025 10:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Its an obvious deal while they fix the files. She gets it easy for staying quiet, they get time to alter the files. I wonder whose name will be put in? I know whose name will be taken out.

05.08.2025 12:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Surely everyone should talk about him, if only to make sure he never happens again. So why are those in a position to do this avoiding the subject? Could it be they want it to happen again? Or is it still going on? Just looks very odd.

18.07.2025 09:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Dont blame them. Im a teacher and would leave the second someone tried to make me teach propaganda. Though, knowing me, id probably stay there and teach the truth till they sacked me.

18.07.2025 09:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Governments only use report writers who write what they want to hear. It is academics and ethical researchers who need to share their findings and empower people to put true facts under the noses of politicians and the media. We need trans ambassadors and warriors, armed with knowledge and truth.

18.07.2025 09:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It is also releasing new guidance for schools' SRE teaching, saying that 'facts and the law' must be taught. I suggest all schools are made aware of facts - intersex people exist; more cis women are being assaulted in toilets; number of times trans women have assaulted women in toilets etc.

18.07.2025 09:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Trump will get a huge reception in the UK. People who have never protested before are promising to be out there, carrying placards, shouting abuse. Sadly, the police will do their job, the BBC will fail to report and it will be hidden. Take it from me, the hate is here and will be expressed.

17.07.2025 16:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Non disabled people canโ€™t understand the unrelenting monotony of chronic illness.

The soul crushing defeat that comes from knowing you wonโ€™t feel โ€œbetterโ€ the next day.

The exhaustion that comes from fighting an oppressive system of ableism for the smallest amount of dignity & decency.

22.06.2025 05:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 544    ๐Ÿ” 115    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

And how biased are they? How many trans people are spoken to? How many pro-trans organisations? How many examples of hate speech are included as 'reporting'? How many genuine statistics or research papers are quoted? Are assertions verified? Reality is an illusion in the British press.

22.06.2025 12:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What it means is the Government controls human rights. The PM advises the King which judges sit in the Supreme Court. So on political issues, the ones who are biased sit. EHRC removes that bias - hence human rights are at the whim of the Govt of the day. Now ... think of an example ...

22.06.2025 12:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Time for being 'civil' is long gone. If they won't listen to reasonable, sensible facts, shout, yell and shove those facts down their throats. It works for idiots who lie, now lets make it work for the truth.

14.06.2025 10:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Two options: fight or flight. I know which i prefer.

14.06.2025 10:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Starmer is after power. He cares nothing for Labour values or beliefs. If he is not gone soon, the Party will die. He's alienated older people, disabled people and LGBT+ people and allies. What % of the vote is that? Add anyone with a conscience, and the Greens will be delighted!

14.06.2025 10:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Do people know that Supreme Court judges are selected by the King, based on advice from the Primeminister? Considering how the justice system was abused, what's the betting Starmer hand-picked judges to fit his (Trump's) agenda?

14.06.2025 10:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I met my MP to talk about this. His letter, in reply to mine, was a despicable travesty - dictated from leaders to all MPs. He himself is a strong ally, working with many others to sort out the leadership. There is a huge split - MPs v leaders. Don't be fooled. Talk to your MP.

14.06.2025 10:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Our UK king has no political role. He can't make laws, speak openly on policy, instruct Parliament. He is a ceremonial figurehead with no real political power. The US would be better off with this than the psychotic dictator destroying a once respected nation.

14.06.2025 10:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

New job for the Proud Boys and other trump supporting militias, I suspect.

13.06.2025 09:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

He will probably sleep, like at the pope's funeral, in between bouts of dementia, where he will ask what's going on, where he is, and think anyone cheering the sport is actually cheering him.
Im campaigning for a UK boycott on human rights grounds.

13.06.2025 09:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Also at BBC UK journalist

13.06.2025 09:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well, duh! It's blatantly obvious. Fewer than 1% regret transition - we know that. Think how much could be saved in mental health treatment, and lives, if transition were supported. Yet Governments remain too stupid to accept research and reality.

13.06.2025 08:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's sad. Trans people were happy to live their lives, just get on and exist in peace. Now they've been forced into the limelight. It means explaining to ignorant people who don't want to listen - but it has to happen. Reality and research need sharing as widely as possible. No more hiding.

13.06.2025 08:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Surely 'daddy and daddy'. So sad to see such a fall out in Pride month - but so funny!!

09.06.2025 11:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is anyone asking why those specific judges were selected for this case (by the King on the advice of the PM)?
In a case of such political interest (with Trump's pressure), did Starmer deliberately select those who would do as he wanted?

09.06.2025 11:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I wondered about political interference in the UK Supreme Court, and learned this:

In the UK, Supreme Court justices are appointed by the King (or Queen) on the advice of the Prime Minister,

OK, there's guidance before selection, but ...
No doubt the decision to exclude trans people was managed.

09.06.2025 11:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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