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Mum to rescue dogs Teesha & Tilly and rescue cat Pumpkin. Interested in politics, books, food and news in general.

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Hey you wanted to be a king right πŸ’―πŸŽ―

04.03.2026 11:21 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Trump is an idiot, who cares what he says, even he doesn’t care what he says - he lies like most people breathe, changes his mind like most people change their pants and has zero self awareness or sense of irony; the massive irony of his own shifting positions and statements.

buff.ly/LGqdx9b

04.03.2026 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICYMI β€” Trump forgot where his father was born. Cant wait to read @jaketapper’s book about this

04.03.2026 05:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2514    πŸ” 644    πŸ’¬ 91    πŸ“Œ 47
Sir, For the first time I totally disagree with one of your editorials, which states that the UK should join the war alongside the Americans. To keep the UK out of this conflict is the bravest, strongest act by Sir Keir Starmer in this parliament. The Iranian regime without doubt is odious but this war is doomed to fail, just like the ones in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is not supported by the majority of Americans and will cost billions of dollars and many lives. At least the prime minister has learnt the lessons of history - unlike his counterpart in the White House.
Dr Susan Kempson
Haddington, East Lothian

Sir, For the first time I totally disagree with one of your editorials, which states that the UK should join the war alongside the Americans. To keep the UK out of this conflict is the bravest, strongest act by Sir Keir Starmer in this parliament. The Iranian regime without doubt is odious but this war is doomed to fail, just like the ones in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is not supported by the majority of Americans and will cost billions of dollars and many lives. At least the prime minister has learnt the lessons of history - unlike his counterpart in the White House. Dr Susan Kempson Haddington, East Lothian

PM is right to be cautious on Iran

I read James Ball's balanced column
"Trump's Iran gamble could unravel his
presidency" (The i Paper, 3 March) with interest and, yes, his all-guns-blazing action might indeed come back to haunt him.
He and his gung-ho colleagues may have read the room wrong and the American people will be furious if many of their young people die as a result of this war.
Seemingly diplomacy is at an end and his presidential call of
"America First" rings eerily empty. There is no doubt that the Iranian regime which targeted its own people had to be stopped, but is this the best way to do it?
JUDITH A DANIELS
REAT YARMOUTH

My son was sent to the Gulf when Blair involved the UK in the last American-led fiasco.
He still bears the mental scars. Consequently, Starmer's reluctance to get involved now is good news to me.
L DGODDARD
ASHFORD

Those who criticise
Sir Keir Starmer for not supporting Donald Trump might consider the possible consequences. Has it occurred to them that the Prime Minister is trying to minimise the risk of Iranian retaliatory action, either militarily or by individuals, by refusing to participate in this conflict? His duty to protect UK citizens is a priority.
S LAWTON
KIRTLINGTON

PM is right to be cautious on Iran I read James Ball's balanced column "Trump's Iran gamble could unravel his presidency" (The i Paper, 3 March) with interest and, yes, his all-guns-blazing action might indeed come back to haunt him. He and his gung-ho colleagues may have read the room wrong and the American people will be furious if many of their young people die as a result of this war. Seemingly diplomacy is at an end and his presidential call of "America First" rings eerily empty. There is no doubt that the Iranian regime which targeted its own people had to be stopped, but is this the best way to do it? JUDITH A DANIELS REAT YARMOUTH My son was sent to the Gulf when Blair involved the UK in the last American-led fiasco. He still bears the mental scars. Consequently, Starmer's reluctance to get involved now is good news to me. L DGODDARD ASHFORD Those who criticise Sir Keir Starmer for not supporting Donald Trump might consider the possible consequences. Has it occurred to them that the Prime Minister is trying to minimise the risk of Iranian retaliatory action, either militarily or by individuals, by refusing to participate in this conflict? His duty to protect UK citizens is a priority. S LAWTON KIRTLINGTON

Letters in The Times and iPaper that reflect the views of British people far better than the deeply partisan, stupid and disloyal headlines of the rightwing press. Showing there is simply no issue on which they will just calm down and support a Labour govt. Not one. Not even in a war no one wants.

04.03.2026 07:45 β€” πŸ‘ 471    πŸ” 168    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 9
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MAGA Senator’s Awkward β€˜War’ Claim Unravels Within Seconds The Republican's point crumbled when reporters pointed out what he'dΒ JUST said. He then admitted it "was a misspoke."

The Republican's point crumbled when reporters pointed out what he'dΒ JUST said. He then admitted it "was a misspoke."

04.03.2026 08:07 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Remember this?
Soooo many reasons not to support the feckers.
So many.
Hold the line SKS.
You may not be Churchill (rightwing, snob, antisemite) but you ain’t Adolf Hitler either.

04.03.2026 08:54 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Isabel Oakeshott: Economic Migrant, Tax Exile, Future Evacuee? The commentators who fled Britain for lower taxes have built careers sneering at the country they left - yet still rely on it when the world turns dangerous.

For those who don’t know. Isabel is the girlfriend of Reforms Richard Tice. An Islamophobe who bangs on about no go London, Sharia law, invasions etc

She moved to Dubai with her kids because she didn’t like paying tax & contributing to her country now it’s being bombed
@bearlypolitics.co.uk

04.03.2026 09:18 β€” πŸ‘ 130    πŸ” 59    πŸ’¬ 17    πŸ“Œ 4
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Military Religious Freedom Foundation President about Pete Hegseth and the Iran war. He didn't hold back.

04.03.2026 04:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Decision Desk HQ projects Don Huffines wins the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Republican Primary

#DecisionMade: 11:41 PM EST

Follow live results here: votes.decisiondeskhq.com/races/243891

04.03.2026 04:43 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 3
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Home | Draft Barron Trump

🚨South Park for the WIN Again
#BoneSpursBitchBoyBarron

America is strong because its leaders are strong. President Trump proves that every day. Naturally, his son Barron is more than ready to defend the country his father so boldly commands.
Service is honor. Strength is inherite
*Dog Bless Barron.

04.03.2026 04:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Intel Expert Calls Out Trump Defense Secretary for 'Criminal Incompetence' Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is under fire after six U.S. service members lost their lives in an Iranian drone strike on what is being called a makeshift office space that had fortified walls but...

www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/2026/03/us-i...

04.03.2026 04:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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BREAKING: Babe, wake up. New war just dropped. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/u...

04.03.2026 03:08 β€” πŸ‘ 6690    πŸ” 3026    πŸ’¬ 780    πŸ“Œ 421
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DURBIN: How does taking dad from child dying of cancer qualify as a violent crime?

NOEM: I don't know what you're speaking of

D: Ruben Torres 2 weeks ago buried his daughter. When he was arrested at Home Depot, he said, 'Please. My daughter is dying.' They deported him. Was he a violent criminal?

03.03.2026 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 10539    πŸ” 3427    πŸ’¬ 728    πŸ“Œ 222
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Seems like the media should at least express some curiosity about this.

open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...

03.03.2026 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 15358    πŸ” 6466    πŸ’¬ 1885    πŸ“Œ 879
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Rubio Today: It’s false to say I said the U.S. had to attack because Israel was going to attack. That’s not what I said.

Rubio Yesterday: We knew Israel was going to strike Iran, and that would trigger attacks on U.S. forces. If we didn’t act first, Americans would suffer higher casualties.

03.03.2026 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6735    πŸ” 2866    πŸ’¬ 681    πŸ“Œ 286
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It was just a misspoke you guys

(From @atrupar.com )

03.03.2026 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3810    πŸ” 1061    πŸ’¬ 557    πŸ“Œ 143
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🀷🏼

(From @bluegeorgia.bsky.social )

03.03.2026 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 937    πŸ” 341    πŸ’¬ 76    πŸ“Œ 25
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The 2026 World Cup faces big challenges with only 100 days to go Will Iran compete? Will violence in Mexico flare up? And what about funding for host cities in the U.S.? With only 100 days left before it beings, the 2026 World Cup in North America is facing a lot of uncertainty.

Will Iran compete? Will violence in Mexico flare up? And what about funding for host cities in the U.S.? With only 100 days left before it beings, the 2026 World Cup in North America is facing a lot of uncertainty. n.pr/3OE2OVJ

03.03.2026 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 174    πŸ” 32    πŸ’¬ 43    πŸ“Œ 14
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Moulton: He ought to think about the war that he didn't go to. That he allowed another American to go to in his place when he dodged the draft, making up some excuse about a sore foot so that he didn't go have to go serve in Vietnam. There is an example of a war where we sought regime change

03.03.2026 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 5146    πŸ” 1349    πŸ’¬ 137    πŸ“Œ 46

they complained about Biden’s ability to evacuate people from Afghanistan. let’s keep a watch on this administration’s ability to evacuate Americans from harms way during the war they created with Iran

03.03.2026 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Haha! They’re throwing Vance under the bus.

03.03.2026 01:17 β€” πŸ‘ 7505    πŸ” 2176    πŸ’¬ 492    πŸ“Œ 158
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Trump: "We are going to cut off all trade with Spain. We don't want anything to do with Spain."
The US relies on Spain for Olive oil, wine, pharmaceuticals, aerospace components, and many specialty chemicals. #cdnpoli

03.03.2026 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 7
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🚨BREAKING: After Trump boasted he β€œmight have forced Israel’s hand” to hit Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now scrambling to walk back his own claim that an Israeli strike plan helped trigger U.S. pre-emptive attacksβ€”insisting only that β€œwe were not going to get hit first.”

03.03.2026 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Stays Out of Public View After U.S. Launches Military Assault on Iran

After Trump launched a new war on Iran, he did not rush back to the White House or make an Oval Office address to rally the nation as other presidents have done. He stayed at Mar-a-Lago to attend a glitzy political fundraiser. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/28/u...

01.03.2026 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 294    πŸ” 136    πŸ’¬ 35    πŸ“Œ 19

Since launching U.S. military attacks with Iran, Donald Trump has found time to host a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser and rave about his new ballroom drapes.

What he hasn’t done is find time to make his case to the American people for why he’s putting American servicemembers’ lives at risk.

03.03.2026 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

My fave moment of the day, besides watching Peter Welch verbally stuff Kristi Noem into a locker, was when he used air quotes (and he did it twice) when referring to Corey Lewandowski as her β€œspecial government employee”.

So special.

03.03.2026 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
β€œEither You’re Incompetent or Breaking the Law” – Sen Booker Grills Noem Over ICE Misconduct | AC1N
YouTube video by DRM News β€œEither You’re Incompetent or Breaking the Law” – Sen Booker Grills Noem Over ICE Misconduct | AC1N

β€œEither You’re Incompetent or Breaking the Law” – Sen Booker Grills Noem over #Trumps #ICE misconduct

youtu.be/PeXPiA5ufj8?... via @YouTube

03.03.2026 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Scrutiny Over 24/7 SWAT Detail for Girlfriend Alexis Wilkins FBI Director Kash Patel is facing mounting scrutiny inside the bureau and on Capitol Hill after assigning a full-time Special Weapons and Tactics unit to protect his girlfriend, country music singer A...

This is just one of the ways your hard-earned tax dollars are being squandered by the criminal Trump regime….

www.btimesonline.com/articles/176...

03.03.2026 21:11 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Stranded Americans in Middle East told 'do not rely on the US government for evacuation' The Trump administration is urging Americans to flee 16 Middle Eastern countries as the Iran bombing campaign continues β€” but when desperate citizens actually try to escape, they get a cold shoulder a...

because THEY HAD NO PLANS BEFORE ATTACKING!!!
An actual president would have worked with Congress and made sure all i's were dotted and all t's crossed
But not the feckless cockwomble we have squatting in the Oval. HE DOESN'T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT ANYTHING EXCEPT HIMSELF!

03.03.2026 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0