Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
And drugs, don't forget drugs. If public school teaches these folks anything it's that they're never wrong about *anything*!
Left wing book collector. I don't collect left wing books but I am left wing and I collect books. Not a liberal. Wokester. "The reason this country's gone to hell" apparently. Who knew I was so powerful?
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view profile on Bluesky Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
And drugs, don't forget drugs. If public school teaches these folks anything it's that they're never wrong about *anything*!
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Any advance on 15 trillion? Do I hear a quadrillion? 2 quadrillion? A gazillion, anyone...?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Another Legatum operative. How many think tanks do these people need?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
And it doesn't help that the guy with 20 million subscribers on YT keeps "misinterpreting" a f*cking graph about it. The original Rogan video has 11m views, the video debunking it...less than 800k. So depressing. youtu.be/r1bMJekCiBw?...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social)
"life is first come, first served..." says that guy who stole that hat off that kid. So, if I follow his logic, if you see him walking down the street and you steal his phone, he'd be fine with it.
Callum Parrish (@callumparrish.bsky.social) reposted
Reform disgracing local Government in my county of Leicestershire. And now electing people in their own local party with disgusting views.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
He and Reform defended this back in April by saying he has "matured" since then. He was 26 when he wrote it! And, of course, another ex Tory councillor who jumped ship when he realised his party were finished.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
And with a weak government and a non existent "opposition" who knows why this might lead? Labour needs 1) good news and 2) needs to stop pandering to people who not going to vote for them. Reform takes shock 15-point lead over Labour as Farage dreams of winning power share.google/b0Vk2oTWI0nn...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
I get it but Trump is *still* popular with many, many millions of Americans. Farage knows he'll never get most voters to support him but Reform are consistently getting 30%+ (and more in some polls). His rhetoric is not making him *more* unpopular so he's unlikely to stop.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
This must be what Farridge meant when he talked about lawlessness...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Pretty big assumption there.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Does he think kids always agree with their parents?* *I mean he probably does what with that weird Daddy fetish of his.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Yep.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
"Some people" is about 75 million Americans. Amongst them his support is rock solid. Trump’s approval rating is finally starting to climb - and it’s due to two recent policies | The Independent share.google/esOPxHeABxGd...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
"Congress has to come behind him..."
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social)
The real invasion. www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Here's an archive link. A Troubled Man, His Chatbot and a Murder-Suicide in Old Greenwich - WSJ archive.ph/6gcA5
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Republican Senators will *nearly* always confirm whoever their Beloved Leader tells them to pick. They're weak, weird individuals yearning for Daddy's approval.
Mother Jones (@motherjones.com) reposted
Blaming the prevalence of mass shootings in America on the existence of trans people isn’t just a dangerously stigmatizing, politically motivated take. It’s also bad math. "Transgender individuals are much more prone to being the victims of violence than they are likely to commit it.”
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
FFS, he's a "seasteading" guy?!? The world is doomed.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump has won two elections. He's still running at over 40% approval in the polls. Where do you get the idea that Farage "ranting" like Tr*mp wouldn't resonate in the same way in the UK, especially among the easily misled who *literally* spend their whole lives consuming the same hateful crap?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
And yet it doesn't. Why not?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Was it only a few days ago Tr*mp was showing off a photo he got from Putin like it was really, really cool?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Vote Farage for lax gun laws. www.theguardian.com/politics/201...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social)
Am I wrong to think the emphasis on school shootings (utterly understandable though it is) make's it easier for Tr*mp, Fox et al to ignore the real crisis and instead concentrate on THAT ONE "CRAZY" PERSON. 125 people (approximately) die from guns the US every single day. Day in, day out.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Even saying "7 school shootings" is to exaggerate the danger in the UK. I can think of only 6, and one of those was back in the 1940s. Even without the legislation it was an astonishingly rare occurrence.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social)
Why the f*ck are EU caving on this? Tr*mp wants to destroy everything and the EU (and Starmer) seem to be giving him everything he wants. Pathetic. www.transportenvironment.org/articles/eu-...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
And, of course, at the same time, renounces the Devil and all his works...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Everybody should read "Who is Government?"
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social)
If your England flag isn't at least 100ft across are you even a patriot?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social)
Without downloading any new images, where are you mentally?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
And still he's on 41%! Turns out a LOT of US citizens are OK with this. I wonder what'll take to change their minds?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Because, and hear me out here, they're hateful f*cks? Let's not make this complicated.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
The BBC weigh in...(no mention, of course, of the weekend before when the total was 0...) BBC News - Bank holiday weekend sees 871 migrants cross Channel www.bbc.com/news/article...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Dude needs to read his Bible. Leviticus 19,28: You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the Lord.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
And that's Labour's fault? I'm not a fan of Starmer but it's clear almost all media outlets are really only interested in ramping up conflict (because conflict = clicks). They are amplifying Farridge and his bullsh*t over all other things.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm also very intrigued by his jacket. I've never seen a lapel like that.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
I don't know who he is but I like his style.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
It's not a growing threat it's a clear and present danger. Yesterday he was threatening countries abilities to make their own laws. I don't think whatever approach Europe's leaders are trying is working.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
He is right but that's not the point. Farage dgaf about the consequences, he is pandering to his supporters. When are Labour politicians going to start pandering to their supporters?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Everyone in this thread saying Tr*mp is lying but this time, sadly, there is some truth to his nonsense...and, of course, it's another grifter... Black influencer says she’s behind Trump’s claim that ‘beautiful African-American ladies’ are begging for troops in Chicago share.google/oUWplC5xNMvC...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social)
Every single night the sound of stupidly noisy cars and motorbikes in the streets and roads where I live. Does it fill no one else with rage?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Literally everything he said is false. I imagine someone challenged him on it?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
And? This will be a popular policy for Reform supporters, which is all Reform care about. If only Labour cared as much about their own supporters views!
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Your optimism is to be applauded but we've just seen the United States elect a felonious sexual predator rather than a competent, albeit lacklustre, opponent. I travel a lot and all I hear (well, not all but you get my gist) is nonsense about "small boats people". England is obsessed with them.
Adam Bienkov (@adambienkov.bsky.social) reposted
Reform UK, which has a grand total of four MPs, was just given an uninterrupted platform for an hour and a half on the BBC and Sky News channels, in order to talk about its plans for mass deportations When was the last time the Greens (with four MPs) or the Lib Dems (with 72) were given the same?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social)
Reform's ludicrous plans are so obviously unworkable that it's shocking the BBC should take it seriously enough to make it it's lead story. Literally laughable. They are not a serious party and the 30%+ of people saying they're going to vote for them are obviously easily fooled.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social)
Well, it's a start... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
It sure does look very dry.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Surprisingly no (or very little) coverage of this on the news.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social)
Here I am making sure my insurance is up to date and my tires are regulation...meanwhile in London...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Truman: Should we wait for Adolf? Atlee: I don't think he's coming. Stalin," He's *definitely* not coming, wink wink...
Sean Jones KC (@seanjones.org) reposted
If your concern is that a white person who pleaded guilty received a sentence within the guidelines maybe you *want* two tier justice.
Rebecca Solnit (@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social) reposted
Follow the oil money and always follow the brilliant @antoniajuhasz.bsky.social who went to Alaska to see what the tyrants were up to....
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Trump's approval amongst other voters doesn't matter. His support has held up despite everything, and, more importantly, those supporters turn up and vote. It's the same with Reform, yes about 70% don't like them, but they don't need those people, they just need the other 30% to turn up.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social)
Convicted liar says what? BBC News - Ghislaine Maxwell says Epstein client list does not exist www.bbc.com/news/article...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
I think you're overestimating how much that matters to these folks. Look at the US, Trump still has nearly 90% support with Republicans.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social)
No, you weren't. You admitted to putting out a disgusting post that called for the murder of innocent people and then you thought you could get away with it by using "mental health" as an excuse. The Telegraph is promoting this person.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Why do you think it'll harm Reform? This is exactly what Reform want.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
So he's solved all the structural, social and health issues that lead to crime and homelessness and [checks notes] "graffiti? Great! Onwards and upwards!
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
"This" is where he goes too far?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Then he's going to lose. Tr*mp dgaf about those things.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
If this bit from his "discussion" on this last year is anything to go by he's going to struggle doing one lecture let alone four...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
About 90% of Republican voters?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Thugs. I was going to say there's no other word for them but there are plenty.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
If people want strength, conviction and character why did they vote for Trump?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
So what concerns Vine is that a person who admitted to breaking the law was sentenced accordingly not that "the silent majority" want to burn people alive?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
They won't be.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
This seems like something that would have p*ssed off MAGAhats normally...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
This article goes into great length about the organiser/organisation behind the festival but one passage leapt out. www.the-fence.com/the-ideas-man/
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
There's a film in there somewhere...it's got everything politics, drugs, sex (probably) AND rock and roll (or at least techno). I'm surprised Adam Curtis hasn't covered it (or maybe he has).
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
And if you really want to go on down a rabbit hole check out this long read on Accelerationism, which eventually gets to the Dark Enlightenment via Marx, Warwick University, Mark Fisher, Nick Land, Hyperdub and, obviously, Aleister Crowley... www.theguardian.com/world/2017/m...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Archive link if that's paywalled. He’s anti-democracy and pro-Trump: the obscure ‘dark enlightenment’ blogger influencing the next US administration | Far right (US) | The Guardian share.google/qpf9kG82GDY2...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
There was a write up on this guy in The Guardian last year that's worth reading. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social)
Farage, of course, knows it virtually impossible to "stop the boats" but is absolutely prepared to use the slogan to rile up his easily confused, easily misled supporters. BBC News - Yachts an easy way to bring migrants to UK, says ex-smuggler - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Someone's put a load on motorway bridges on the M69 between Leicester and Coventry. They look both sad and like an accident waiting to happen.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Saw a whole load flapping about on a couple of motorway bridges yesterday that certainly did look like a safety risk.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Saw a whole load of them draped on two bridges across a motorway, an obvious danger if any of fell off but more pertinently they just looked sad.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Anyone watching his performance with the European leaders can see how utterly out of his depth he is. His handlers keep him around because he's still useful to them, but even their patience must be running out.
emptywheel (@emptywheel.bsky.social) reposted
Over the weekend I talked about how Russia turned Trump into a Russian plaything. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3hT...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
I just want to say this is the best, most clearest (if that's a word) explanation of what has ACTUALLY happened. Thanks!
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Unlike Trump.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Meloni's going to sue whoever put up against a couple of 6 footers... BBC News - Journalist told to pay damages for mocking Italian PM's height www.bbc.com/news/article...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
TBF I'd refuse to stand next to Meloni.
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Also note "ceasefire" and "Qatari brokered".
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
No. M23 Violates DRC Ceasefire, Mali Coup, El Fasher Assault: Africa File, August 14, 2025 | Institute for the Study of War share.google/l1IcDrGuKEDC...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Does anyone rebut this nonsense or are they just imitating the press corps and letting him ramble on?
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
The Congo you say... M23 Violates DRC Ceasefire, Mali Coup, El Fasher Assault: Africa File, August 14, 2025 | Institute for the Study of War share.google/l1IcDrGuKEDC...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
FFS MAGAs, he's falling apart in from of your eyes! Can you see it yet?
Churches Conservation Trust (@visitchurches.bsky.social) reposted
Help us protect England's painted heritage! Over 80 of our churches house irreplaceable #wallpaintings, making us one of the most significant stewards of this fragile heritage. Help us protect them for future generations by donating to our Annual Appeal: www.visitchurches.org.uk/get-involved...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Also available on video! youtu.be/b3hT-c4giBc?...
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social)
This is a brilliant summation of "Russiarussiarussia" (which is absolutely not a hoax).
Lefty Bookman (@leftybookman.bsky.social) reply parent
Don't elderly men and the military (both serving and veterans) vote for Trump by a significant margin? And do you think someone will tell him this?