In Otter News (@in-otter-news.bsky.social) reposted
Steve is back from the pub. I can tell something has happened. He has shenanigans written all over his face.
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Steve is back from the pub. I can tell something has happened. He has shenanigans written all over his face.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
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Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
How is that different from book burning? Remove the honours, reverse the building and boat name changes, but if you don't look at the reasons why he/MAGA achieved power, it will happen again.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Because he / the US Government feel they are above the law and, what exactly can the judges or judicial system do to physical stop him. Like so many of the 'safety systems' to stop a dictator appear to be Paper Tigers.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
First steps in declaring the USA in a state of internal conflict to then suspend mid-terms, for reasons of security and national stability???
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Beautiful.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Good boxes are easy to find, an excellent box is something special. This box is feline approved as excellent πΈ
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
If he has died or in a state that would make him medically/physically unable make appearance, then his handlers (project 25 creator's) will be desperate to work out how to keep power. As Vance is neither as charismatic or worshiped by MAGA and their grip on power will be challenged even more.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
It was exactly what I needed.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
A lovely week's break, visiting places I haven't for decades. Finished the week off with a Dr Who convention on Saturday and now back home with my creature comfortsπΊ
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
What's the state between Vermont and Main that doesn't want to join?
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
Wookey Hole, Cave 20. Somerset #photography #caves #geology #wookeyhole
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
There was a lot of cheering. There should be more duck races, it's the small, silly things that sometimes bring. people together in fun.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
These are usually made by people taking rocks from dry walls and destroying natural habitats used by wildlife. They are knocked down so that people will reuse these stones, instead of further destroying the environment. The vandalism is not being committed by the people knocking them down.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
Weston-Super Mare at sunset. #photography #beaches #sunset #sea
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Can you be a Christian and an Atheist? I suspect it is a former Christian, as you can be a Jewish atheist, as Jewish is a religion and/or racial identity. Christianity is just a religion, so when you don't believe you're no longer a Christian.
π§ββοΈ Walking Mermaid βοΈπ (@walkingmermaid.bsky.social) reposted
Found it
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
I was in Chicago, 2020, as a Brit we're not used to open or concealed gun carry, we were staying out by Wrigley Field and using public transport into the centre. Mainly round the tourist attraction but felt absolutely safe. Loved the city.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
Kingston St Micheal church yard. #photography #church #gravestone
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
Through a church window. This image is not manipulated, it is a photo of the inside of an old English Church, through the leaded window from an outsider. It captures both the pews inside and the reflection of the trees behind me. #photography.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Apparently, Russia bombed a US factory in Ukraine, after recent peace talks. Once, the office of President of the USA held authority, despite who was in office. Not anymore, it seems
In Otter News (@in-otter-news.bsky.social) reposted
A small leaf has fallen on Steve and he is overreacting. Steve is trying his best.
LeftwardSwing π³οΈββ§οΈ π π³οΈβπ βΏ (@leftwardswing.bsky.social) reposted
The Thai cover band you didn't know you needed in your life. Crank it! π πΈ
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
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Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
This spider is actually only a few cm long, but close up the detail of its colouring and leg spikes is beautiful. #photography #spiders #nature.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
OK, but who will stop him/Gov from doing so?
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
"yes".
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
This is an example of why the current USA authorities are getting away with what they want. One person challenged him, but the majority sat quietly, one even trying to get her to stop. Yet, by their expressions and comment they don't disagree. Apathy and compliance gives authority consent.π
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
I thought they were gold penis', on first look.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
The constitution seems to be clear on a lot of things that have been ignored or overruled.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Covid caused a pandemic but is no longer at pandemic levels. It could come back as a new variey, so could most viruses and bacterial conditions. We still use the term blackdeath for the period where a bacteria, that still exists, devisteated Europe.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
I try to go every other year. This year I managed to book onto two different workshops. You may appreciate my two feline quilting 'helpers, Vastra and Xanxia.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
I believe he voted to remove EDI. That's a bit like Turkey's voting for keeping Thanksgiving.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Whilst the devide of ideas, life styles, societal make up and application of laws in the USA has always varied, State to State, it is starting to sound like the United bit of USA will soon need to be removed.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
I wonder why the increase π€π
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm assuming this relates to the USA as gambling is legal in the UK and most of Europe, both online and in betting shops in high streets (UK at least) feeding back into the economy. Whilst heavily regulated it also makes it easier for addicts to feed their gambling habit.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
I can understand why the leaders of different countries would be reluctant to try and negotiate with President Trump. What he agrees to today, because they flattered him, he will change tomorrow because it no longer suits him.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
Quilting is an old art / craft form, embracing artstry, skill and can be a good way to recycle old fabric. Quilters produce beautiful, intricate designs and willy's. π π π #festivalofquilts #quilting
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
There be dragons at the Festival of Quilts #PHOTOGRAPHY #festivalofquilts #FoQ #quilting
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
I don't know the name of this plant. Picture taken in the hot house, Kew Gardens. #photography #flowers #nature #Kewgardens
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
Kew Gardens, Brasserie from the glass house. #photography #gardens #Kewgarden
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
This young lad joined us for a picknick in Kew Gardens. #photography #foxes #nature #Kewgarden
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
What's the test question - 'Do you swear faialty to The Leader and swear to obey all orders given without question?'
Insta Science (@instascience.bsky.social) reposted
A mesmerizing time-lapse of the Sun in ultraviolet light, captured by the Solar Dynamics Observatory spacecraft over a month. -Credits: NASA
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
Shadows on an English brook. #photography #river #England #nature #landscape
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
The irony has not escaped most of the world.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Lovely portrait.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
When you see a load of places you know, Truro, Halifax, etc, but they are in the wrong configuration, then realise the weather map is of America not UK. π
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Fuck off JFK Jnr. The rest of the world didn't vote you conspiracy nutters in. It's bad enough you want to slash and burn the USA.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
The rest of his MAGA merch is made in China, so it makes sense this would be. He won't 'eat the tarrifs' or have his profits adversely impacted.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Stunning.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Not entirely free, those who work pay for the nation health care, via their taxes. I know, such a socialist, sorry I mean humain system.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Can you ship some of that rain to UK. Night time delivery preferably.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Don't you mean Trumpcoin.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
The people had to allow it to happen through the ballot box or lack of using their voice in the ballot box. The politicians had to allow it by their compliance. Law enforcement and military allow it to happen by obaying orders.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
As said at the ambassadors ball, "with Ferrero Roche you are really spoiling us" For the, now cringe, advert search Ferrero Roshe ambassador advert π
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
But according to many there is no climate change issues π Not to detract from that fact, the design of towns and cities, with reflective glass and metal buildings reflecting heat back onto the streets and lack of vegetation, and shade, does not help.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
WTF is happening to the USA. If this is what you considered greatness and how a free world should be, please keep it to yourself and hand in your 'Leader of the Free World' tag, as looking in, from the free world, you're not meeting the requirements for such, at the moment.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
A London street in the rain, late in a summer evening. Could do with a bit more of the wet stuff. #photography #rain #reflection #London
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Phwarr!
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
Shell Grotto. Marget, kent. #photography #shellgrotto #grotto #shells #unusual #subterainium
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
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Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
We have politicians in UK who seem to want to push some Project 25 aims and Trump style politics. I'm hoping that what is happening in America is not a blue print for the UK or other European countries.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
This pees me off as well. I don't want to fill the memory on my phone with business apps because they want to save money on paying staff. It is not convenient, perticularly if you've had a long jouiand your phone is dead.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
He will still claim it was the biggest and best attended event ever in the USAπ
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
Anyone in the US joining in the marches tomorrow, be safe.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
The approach to Wembley Stadium, with the Wembley Stadium arch, in the rain. #photography #London #Wembley
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Images and videos are date watermarked. Some 2020 riots fottage is being uploaded with the implication it's now
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
If it's classed as insurrection, then the Counyis unstable. If the Gov claims the Country is unstable then the President can petition / tell Congress to suspend the mid-term elections, for reasons of National safety, security and stability.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
Aldbourne village on a slightly rainy day. Any Dr Who fans may know this as the location for the 3rd Doctor's story `The Daemons'. #drwho #photography #England #villages
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Hope this has been sent to the police. We don't know the lead up and why the cyclist wasn't moving, but he doesn't deserve that level of violence.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Most democratic countries will sleepwalk into fascism, due to voter apathy and / or 'aragance' that no one would be stupid enough to vote for x, when the extremist will be voting.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Because Trump would have told Putin and destroyed the element of surprise and a year and half's planning.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump continues to get played by Putin.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
Often the way with insecure people. Happy to bully and billitlle others, but can't handle the same when thrown back at them.
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Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
If they need to hand anything up on school walls, wouldn't the Constitution of the USA be more appropriate for an educational environment.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
But will he respect that order or just ignore it anyway.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
I'm feeling a bit like Vastra this morning, plenty to do but little inclination πΌπΊ #photography #cat
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
That swamp seems to have gotten swampier rather than drained.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
It is a really is a fascinating place and so much bigger than you think.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
Met this chap on my walk to catch the bus this morning. #photography #foxes
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
This image has not been manipulated. This is the clock above the entrance to The Crown Jewels taken from The White Tower through glass with dimples. The Tower of London. #photography #toweroflondon
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social) reply parent
"The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became the truth.β β 1984 by George Orwell Continue to make sure this does not come true.
Jean Riddler (@jriddler.bsky.social)
Ceramic poppies at Traitors Gate. Part of the Tower of London 80th anniversary of VE day commemoration. #photography #popies #tower of london #VEDay