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Gavin

@gavintc.bsky.social

Retired to France a few years ago. Politics - centrist. Hate Brexit. Enjoy walking my dog and learning French.

created November 13, 2024

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Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

But, these are not the immigrants, but the real Americans. Sadly, pushed into a corner.

26/8/2025, 12:05:56 PM | 35 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Be careful. You will now be a 'dangerous terrorist'. Check they have not turned off your electricity. ๐Ÿค”

24/8/2025, 11:48:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

I have not been in a Vegas whorehouse. So, I take your advice. But, it is all very 3rd world dictator style.

19/8/2025, 12:38:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

You're bringing common sense into this discussion. Do you really think he cares or knows?

10/8/2025, 2:20:19 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Agent and handler. Nothing to see here.

9/8/2025, 5:55:41 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Absolutely. We live in France and there are a few Brits who live nearby who do not like immigrants. Bizarre.

7/8/2025, 5:08:56 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

There was not much push back. I tend to think that there are more maga than many on here will accept. Sadly, almost all of the Americans that I spoke to before the election intended to vote orange.

3/8/2025, 1:25:56 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Yeah, but acknowledging that would have required voting for a black woman. Racist mysogny!

1/8/2025, 4:52:41 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Quite strict in France. Age verification needed to look at porn.

29/7/2025, 5:37:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Just pointing out American voted for Trump (twice). There are a lot (over 70m) deluded Americans.

28/7/2025, 10:24:04 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

How the hell, did over 70 million people vote for this idiot. His is an embarrassment and statement on the gullibility of the average American.

27/7/2025, 4:27:25 PM | 45 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Have you tried holding an informed sensible discussion with a reform supporter?

26/7/2025, 10:51:44 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Sadly, Trump is still a useful idiot carrying out Putin's instructions.

24/7/2025, 6:30:16 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

No brainer really, but they won't.

23/7/2025, 2:28:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

I always thought his sexual issues had been costed into his selection. It looks like, maga don't understand what a rapist as president means.

21/7/2025, 3:30:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Funny that none of the clients have faced the courts.

19/7/2025, 4:10:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

So, the answer seems to be - do nothing and avoid any scrutiny. I am disgusted by the prevarication on this issue. Meanwhile, the only person in jail is a woman!

19/7/2025, 7:43:28 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

She won't be for much longer. She has a grave being prepared for her.

16/7/2025, 8:35:45 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

I had to Google. She is less famous than I expected.

16/7/2025, 6:54:32 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Are they even comparable? Serious question. Al Jazeera is an internationally respected news channel.

16/7/2025, 5:01:24 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Sadly, it had been seen by over 1.1m people before you posted a screen shot. Her influence clearly continues amongst the hard of thinking. It is remarkable that anyone gives her the time of day.

16/7/2025, 2:36:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

That's the bit I don't get. America knew what he was like and still elected him. A nation lacking common sense and judgement.

16/7/2025, 11:18:36 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

This government has chosen the wrong side in this conflict. Supporting genocide was not a good decision.

16/7/2025, 9:13:55 AM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Fair enough, but I worry about the media influencing harsh sentences. The judge can explain all she wants, but 4 yrs for one pretty tree!

16/7/2025, 8:00:17 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Sentencing today seems to be unrelated to the crime. I accept that there are ranges for sentences, but 4 yrs seems more than the punishment for the crime.

16/7/2025, 7:53:11 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

The petition system is a complete waste of time. It makes you feel your democratic voice is being heard. But, it changes nothing

15/7/2025, 8:23:19 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

So are lots of other organisations. I have heard the RW wanting the death of the labour party. Similar?

3/7/2025, 4:40:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

He did not. The death of an organisation does not require the death of their assassins

3/7/2025, 2:13:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

An advanced nation trying hard to be a 3rd world country.

1/7/2025, 9:56:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social)

I completely agree. The group have got this absolutely correct. Distraction.

1/7/2025, 1:32:44 PM | 7 2 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Stuzi ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ (@stuzipants.bsky.social) reposted

Bob Vylan statement on the fallout from their Glastonbury performance On point and should put all the monetised right wing shitpilots to shameโ€ฆ sadly they donโ€™t do shame #FreePalestine

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1/7/2025, 11:25:30 AM | 2507 1106 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

I really struggle to cope with how we label terrorism connected to complaining about murder (and worse).

30/6/2025, 8:17:43 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

It is quite remarkable that someone complaining about killing innocent children is somehow worse than the people killing the children. Through the looking glass.

30/6/2025, 7:39:24 AM | 84 6 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Hundreds here in the Pays de la Loire.

30/6/2025, 7:36:42 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Sadly, probably correct. But, I would prefer that the attrocity against innocent people was at least discussed and not ignored.

29/6/2025, 3:19:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

So you presumably don't, but equally don't like people talking about the issue. The guy at Glastonbury went over the top in his comments, but guess what, it might make a difference.

29/6/2025, 3:13:00 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

So do you support children queuing for food being machine gunned?

29/6/2025, 2:21:49 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

It might encourage nations such as UK, to stop funding and supporting attrocity.

29/6/2025, 1:48:53 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

I certainly do not support that. I took it from your comment that you wished to extend the 'killing.' But, you have to give them credit for getting the issue onto the news.

29/6/2025, 1:42:12 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

I am not sure I understand your point. You are quite free to shout that if you want. The group were highlighting their concerns. There are others.

29/6/2025, 1:11:59 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

But we now are reminded what a despicable policy is being followed by IDF with the killing of innocents.

29/6/2025, 12:13:10 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

I live in France. Your president is now openly laughed about. We met friends last night for a drink, comparing Trumpisms is now social banter. But, we are also worried for the US.

29/6/2025, 6:05:07 AM | 22 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Such a shame. Lol. ๐Ÿ˜‚

28/6/2025, 6:22:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

What amazes me, is that your democrat politicians seem mesmerised and unwilling to act in support of your constitution.

28/6/2025, 3:50:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Your democratic choice. The fact that the US wants to become an autocracy sits with your people. Own it.

28/6/2025, 3:16:10 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture George Monbiot (@georgemonbiot.bsky.social) reposted

If thousands of us stand up and say "I support #PalestineAction", what is the government going to do? Lock us all up for "terrorism" offences? This is where we show them how solidarity works. My latest with the great @doubledown.news

27/6/2025, 7:58:00 AM | 1111 520 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

That is just so horrible and inhuman.

25/6/2025, 2:59:50 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Judea's people's front?

23/6/2025, 8:54:27 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Having spent many years serving in the British Army, I completely agree. Political solutions are far preferable.

23/6/2025, 9:18:18 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

But, it would cure obesity.

23/6/2025, 8:01:44 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Haha, you think he will handover power? Keep taking the pills.

22/6/2025, 12:20:42 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

I have noted she leans pretty far to the right in her comments on social media. She is not a nice person. Being good at a sport does not mean you are a pleasant person.

21/6/2025, 12:21:39 PM | 28 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

UK is not as obvious, but their support is contributing to these murders.

21/6/2025, 10:45:58 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Of course, you have made the assumption that Trump does not start a nuclear war.

18/6/2025, 5:52:22 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

G6 has a ring about it.

17/6/2025, 1:41:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

We soon work you liars out. The US is full of them.

17/6/2025, 4:54:16 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

But, you have to admit - taco is such a perfect name. It will stick!

14/6/2025, 2:51:00 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

I am not sure the south would want the loyalist morons.

12/6/2025, 3:14:04 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Really - no leaves on the trees and wearing coats! Bullshit and lies, just like Trump

12/6/2025, 12:26:42 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

I had this very argument with a friend recently. I am a pensioner. I am not poor. I don't want or need the winter payment. He wanted all pensioners to get it - waste of money imo.

11/6/2025, 11:29:10 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

I thought this was the reason you all had guns. Well trained militia. Perhaps you need to look at your constitution (while you still have one).

8/6/2025, 7:42:54 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Been the case in Scotland for years. England catching up again.

7/6/2025, 5:47:35 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

I rather think that future elections in the US, will have that 3rd world taint on them. Do you really believe it was fair?

30/5/2025, 3:21:49 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

You sound rather sensitive. Your nation's choice is a disaster. I am amazed that so many - 77 million of you are so blind. His impact across the world will be a significant. Own up to the problem.

30/5/2025, 1:41:50 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Assuming you are American, your country chose him. It's called democracy.

30/5/2025, 12:32:43 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

But, you still voted for him. Despite, knowing what he was like.

30/5/2025, 10:55:50 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

I am confused about Tesla. Their sales are falling in most countries, but their stock market value seems resilient. There appears a disconnect.

29/5/2025, 6:55:27 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Too late! The checks and balances of the US constitution are broken. Finding a route back to normalcy will be difficult.

26/5/2025, 8:58:42 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Very naive. He has significant support and was elected. He (and the regime) are here to stay. Democracy in the US has essentially gone.

25/5/2025, 4:58:27 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Oh please. The hypocrisy needs calling out.

24/5/2025, 3:30:37 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

nope sorry - wrong person. I will delete

21/5/2025, 5:03:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Certainly was not hired for her looks either.

21/5/2025, 1:43:19 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

A squid game finish will be quicker than one in an el Salvador concentration camp. She is all heart.

16/5/2025, 2:31:15 PM | 4 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Or even Squid Games ?

16/5/2025, 6:37:33 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Regent Terrace - lovely street in a lovely city. GWS.

13/5/2025, 4:13:00 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Chasing reform for votes will merely turn off the base labour support and gain few of Farage's cult.

13/5/2025, 8:00:40 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Sadly, too many prefer a criminal to a woman.

8/5/2025, 4:48:09 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Err, look around you. Very stupid people voted for him. You are a nation filled with very stupid people.

8/5/2025, 4:08:23 PM | 8 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

If UK is a comparator, it has taken a long time for people to start to admit that Brexit was wrong. I think the Trump cult will take more than 100 days to realise what is happening.

29/4/2025, 4:46:57 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Something to fill an oversized coffin?

29/4/2025, 12:54:09 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

It's the mail. As reliable as trump.

27/4/2025, 6:31:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Another American lie. You support him and are doing little to challenge him. Wake up.

27/4/2025, 3:42:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Can I remind you. The rest of the world was horrified when you elected him the first time. To elect him again shows that as a nation you have some real issues. We don't trust you.

27/4/2025, 4:55:22 AM | 79 5 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

That would take a few days to even scratch the surface.

26/4/2025, 11:48:51 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Absolutely, that is all the republican party want.

26/4/2025, 11:45:20 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Such a nice 'free' country! I suspect that this is the tip of an iceberg.

23/4/2025, 3:18:33 PM | 11 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

On the other hand, she could live in a nice progressive country free of fascism. There are many countries taking doctors as immigrants.

23/4/2025, 5:14:07 AM | 7 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Supporting genocide!

22/4/2025, 4:54:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Not worth living after seeing what he is doing to the US.

21/4/2025, 8:34:39 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Fair point

21/4/2025, 8:16:39 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

The problem is that they are just so untrustworthy. Would any 'deal' be worth it? We know Trump changes his mind quicker than his nappy (diaper).

20/4/2025, 3:54:54 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

That high? What about the bunnies and roast dinner?

20/4/2025, 12:34:26 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

He was your democratic choice. So, yes, the US is whiny now.

20/4/2025, 11:41:30 AM | 11 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Such a lovely couple. Perhaps they will run away together (and not come back).

20/4/2025, 10:52:34 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

I had high hopes for a labour government. So far, I am unimpressed. Tory lite, not labour policies.

20/4/2025, 10:26:20 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Their little red hats will protect them from the sun. Well done, this is what you wanted.

20/4/2025, 7:18:17 AM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Just trickle on down to Italy then.

19/4/2025, 10:46:53 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

Unless they killed him.

17/4/2025, 2:38:33 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

We have a few American neighbours here in France. It is impossible to have a sensible discussion about international affairs without them reminding us all how wonderful the US is.

17/4/2025, 11:46:04 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Gavin (@gavintc.bsky.social) reply parent

It is also relatively expensive and the volume produced could not replace sugar.

17/4/2025, 11:41:15 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view