A retired carrier pigeon, but not retiring. A member of the silent majority who ahouts at the cloud. If you are appalled by declining standards of governance and civic society then democracy and global peace are worth striving for🌍
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www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/m... Today's armed response at Heathrow was an over-reach by the law, which is putting it mildly. This comedic talent has been unwell in recent times, his transphobic comments are pitiable rather than illuminatory. To our boys in blue, dont give up the day time job.
Very disturbing, perhaps world leaders might find comfort in holistic therapies? They all need to get a life!
youtube.com/live/-aH6rGs... After casting off the shackles of Mao Zedong China's economic resurgence is marred by the same perennial evils afflicting all empires, militarism and authoritarianism. This muscular show of strength is undoubtedly to divert attention from the failure of Evergrande.
chatgpt.com/share/68b7f3... Nixon and Kissinger were the celebrated geo-political strategists of their day, but these mountebanks are now exposed for their ineptitude in managing peaceful relations, international development, democracy and free trade, renewable energy, climate and environment.
youtube.com/watch?v=e001... As China puts on a show of military strength, our special relationship with US oil interests is intact, unlike this tank which needs lubricating. Perhaps now our focus will be on the future rather than the past.
As china, russia, india and their authoritarian puppet states plan the new world order, we in Britain are responding with our resilient approach to civil defence, courtesy of the phone network. We also have our special relationship with the other democracies like the US and Israel to call upon.
There are authoritarian neofascists in all mainstream parties. Political parties tend to attract that type, which is why you will be as disappointed with the Greens as others were with the nationalists, lib dems, et al. Time to stop recycling an outmoded approach to democracy and get real.
I heard your speech in which you used emotive language about fighting the hard right. Dont you think leaders and in particular political leaders should be more circumspect, less prone to label or ostracize others, more inclined to listen and to convince others through reasoned discussion Response?
vm.tiktok.com/ZNdVXpKrF/ Here is a likely lad who has ideas way above his station, his ambitions are international while we constituents want our winter fuel payment, and our children kept safe. This young lady really exposes his elitist group think naivetè and schools him about zionism.
In this news flash from the Pigeon Post, Aneurin Fake reports on this MPs response to our concerns about the safety of the British public in a war with Russia and the Gazan genocide Today he raised questions about Georgia where he has acted as a consultant. Wrong country, wrong name, wrong 'un.
Congrats @zackpolanski.bsky.social on becoming The Leader of your Party. You may discover that leadership without followership is an empty vessel and that the discredited party system at westminster is now wholly exposed as corrupt and ineffective. Reach out to the pigeons for our national renewal!
Thanks Carne but we are a not for profit social media movement, operating on a voluntary basis. Our mission is to disseminate a good quality alternative narrative to establishment hawks and warmongers. You can join for free, maybe some of our 126 members will buy your books. Help make a difference!
Keir Starmer pledged CHANGE and a minority of the electorate voted him into office on that basis. Heres that CHANGE.
vm.tiktok.com/ZNdVUAEyg/ This is just ONE example of the erosion of our democratic rights with the removal of free speech and freedom of conscience, happening under a Labour Govt. For questioning a stalwart labour supporter, I was blocked. At least I wasnt labelled as a terrorist. H'huh.
vm.tiktok.com/ZNdVU2Qg2/ Heres Sweary John in action, but this time a more introspective post about his beloved Ma. Meanwhile, The Pigeon Post will continue to present our news and while you can be sure of our high editorial standards, scottish sweary news is a hoot and a hit.
Alternatively, if you want a more edgey debate try Scottish Sweary News on tiktok. I swear, @johnscottcomedy is very funny.
While the resurgent economies of china russia and india respond to US Tariffs, The Pigeon Post has heard that Trump might be made a Knight Commander of the British Empire during his state visit to Britain. An anonymous news source said, "Our special relationship with the US will never decline."
chatgpt.com/share/68b552... As the migrant crisis rolls on, MPs return from recess. This got me thinking about the entire buggers muddle.
Blocked again by another daydreamer who cant handle the truth. The party system is broken. Folks, the sharing and dissemination of ideas that challenge the status quo is how we change and improve. Anything else is anodyne.
Case in point, the obscenity of arresting peaceful protesters for terrorism related offences. Shocking. Whatever happened to social justice?
You called me cynical, so please dont play the victim [this isnt X]. Here at bluesky we arent gullible + conserve the right to free speech and free thinking. If you are seriously trying to talk up your political party, any party, then present factual evidence though their record is piss poor.
You are also entitled to a view but better to be cautiously analytical rather than naively complacent. My point being that so many bad things happened on their watch, ditto with the tories. Its time to withhold our mandate and demand radical improvements at westminster. This isnt good enough.
Sorry but they got a lot wrong, blair and iraq/chilcott, afghanistan, banking crisis, the antisemitism debacle, then the lord ali nonsense with the start of starmers term in office. None of the parties are there for us. After we vote, they dance to the fiddle music. Real change is urgently req'd.
Thanks, understood. Whats not understood is how pensioners are treated by a purportedly labour govt.
The rules were not broken by the politicians who write those rules - think about that! And when thinking about the regulations, think also about the key principles of transparency and probity in public life. A cesspit doesnt smell any better because you light a candle.
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social says Grangela is entitled to her privacy, even though she is paid for a public facing role as Deputy Prime Minister. What about Labours plans to have HMRC alerted whenever pensioners take holidays? Arent we entitled to privacy, or is it only reserved for the VIP lane?
Chilcot inquiry: Iraq expert Carne Ross claims civil servants are withholding vital documents www.theguardian.com/uk/2010/jul/... @carneross.bsky.social you may be involved in The Green Party,but what do you have to say about the systemic corruption that taints the parties and our democracy?
youtube.com/watch?v=-1Yf... Heres my song pick for sunday, dedicated to those brave americans who, when ICE turned up in their DC neighbourhood with assault rifles, have responded with whistles.
vm.tiktok.com/ZNdV8mCH1/ I would remind you all of what my MP said to me, "Thank you for giving a shit about war [sic]......you could be arrested in those authoritarian states for expressing your opinions..." How richly patronising and ironic. A real orator and a real prince among paupers.
vm.tiktok.com/ZNdV8eN8Y/ @evidentiallyhuman in response to your theory, Farage must first contend with HM The King who may be disinclined to ask Farage to form a government. He is aware what happened when the president of Germany appointed Hitler as Chancellor in 1933
www.bbc.com/news/videos/... @colinsmyth.bsky.social is invited to clear the air about recent allegations by talking to The Pigeon Post. He might not want to see his reputation flushed down the toilet. Meanwhile, we understand this matter is to be dealt with in chambers, in camera.
Hi @nadiawhittomemp.bsky.social I would like to invite your contribution to the Pigeon Post. We run stories on sleaze or corruption by elected officials who view public office as an opportunity to get rich at our expense. Tell us how you are trying to change them from within? The highs and lows?
Read between the lines here folks. 'Angela Rayner the Deputy Prime Minister has operated within the rules....' Who writes those rules?
Thanks Richard, isnt it about time that MPs had a real job to do, starting with proper job descriptions? Sorting out local problems in ttheir constituencies from failings in schools and child protection to potholes and rough sleeping ought to keep them too busy to even consider a 2nd job.
Tories call for investigation into Angela Rayner’s tax affairs https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/102097/ Reuters The Conservatives have called for an investigation into Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner’s tax affairs. The Daily…
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An upsetting image, but doesnt really say WW2 to me. Conversely, this does....
chatgpt.com/share/68b27e... Give credit where it's due. This young lady has kept her pledge, donating a significant proportion of the hugely generous MPs salary to good causes. 650 others could do the same, rather than seeing public office as a way to feather their own nests. This is for Nadia.
Whereas milk shakes create a fine splatter, and make the point deliciously. I'm fond of chocolate or banana.
He wont stop there, he will want to ban milk shakes.
I've been thinking about my meeting with my local MP. I was clear beforehand that politicians in general have failed this country, and so I wasnt expecting to be converted. My doubts were reinforced when we got up close and personal to the issues - better than listening passively on TV Try it!
@zackpolanski.bsky.social on tonightd BBC News you want to have a conversation with anyone who wants to challenge the status quo. Ok You are now talking directly to the plenipotentiary chairman of the silent majority and pigeonistas everywhere. Speak up!
vm.tiktok.com/ZNd49T6uV/ United Sycophants of America. USA, USA, USA....
I know a guy who knows a guy, that knows a pirate.... Either that or the audible app
www.msn.com/en-gb/news/u... Lets be honest, these leaders could all do with skipping a few meals. Perhaps fasting might help them to empathise with the plight of starving palestinians, a tragedy set in motion back in 2017 by The Don and his son in law Jarhead.
Outlaw Jesse Welles [He can use that for the title of his album]
@lucyconnolly.bsky.social is a mouthy broad and should be deported now, fire her ass from social media and make her work in hotels - if that makes me a sexist..... What, too much?
You cried after sandyhook. I would have abolished all guns, or resigned. Whats more important, high office or high ideals?
Which is why we call him The Don, d'oh.
@mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social I heard you talking emotionally about todays vile gun violence, and was reminded of barack obama after sandyhook. Its not just illegal guns that kill kids, all guns can kill and US politicians must now amend the 2nd Amendment. Make it happen.
I was one of them, we worked on the covid infection study to develop a vaccine, but my huge admiration was for supermarket workers who kept us fed. And therein is my philosophy on life from a working class childhood - putting food on the table is true nobility.
The Life of Chuck, a stephen king tale, is far better. Very cerebral, very emotional and a great examination of our human condition. Nobody2 is to popcorn, as Chuck is to caviar.
Whatever else you might do, watch THE LIFE OF CHUCK. No spoilers, but Sc3 encapsulates that idea beautifully.
Not at all, but if you prefer to be patronised with honeyed words about a better world then maybe bluesky is not for you. We face a descent from democracy into neo-fascism, and the only way to deal with that is to be hard headed and uncompromising. Join our struggle as a pigeonista.
My rich neighbour is building his new home, shaped like a Borg Cube with a virtual golf range in the lower basement. He also has a gym and a sauna and seven ensuite rooms Could we all have that? Unlikely. We had an inside toilet in our crumbling tenement, so felt lucky. Lets start there!
I'm glad we sorted our old world. Poor ole Jeffo is warp factoring towards Vulcan right now, looking for new worlds and new civilisations. Final thoughts, never look a gif horse in the mouth
Aaah, more trumpleton macro theory. Buy low sell high. Or is it the other way round?
It sounds like what you want is a star trek federation, where everyone has holodeck privileges and access to the replicator. Just watch out for those pesky Klingons.
So this old lad could be me after my teleconference with my constituency MP. Apparently, we are the good guys, and the russians and chinese are bad guys. Who are we when Labour hand over to REFORM?
Even those state exponents of communism have now realised that they can harness the flow of currency and control wealth, and as competitors they are overtaking us. So we now face new challenges to establish free trade and international cooperation over finite resources. In the meantime, lunch.
The definition of Trumpeconomics: 'What goes down, must come up.' I'm thinking of putting all my wealth into crypto,...thoughts?
So long as its not pigeon pie, you and I will be ok.
As promised, we spoke. It turns out my MP believes I could be arrested for speaking my truth in belorussia or georgia. Similarly, I could be arrested in bermondsey or greenwich if I said publicly that, 'I support Palestine Action.' Lets keep up the pressure for peace and an end to all wars.
How much will it take for you to lay off the rich? A score, a monkey? Or would you need to become rich? Thats the million dollar question!
www.protestsonglyrics.net/Miscellaneou... Wecoming @angrytired.bsky.social as a new recruit to the Pigeonistas, a coalition of the unwilling who fly with both wings. Our homing instinct is strong, our faith in peace is immutable.
Since the dawn of time, limited economic resources have always been controlled and owned by a minority and usually not a very nice minority. Even religious faith was controlled You get pie in the sky when you die
You are tired and angry, I am bitter and twisted, perhaps we could form a coalition of the unwilling? I've just been told by my MP that our liberal democratic system is better and far superior to all the authoritarian regimes like russia. Problem is, even liberal democracies have fascist thugs.
Ok, why not say that? As a politician, jezza knows full well that the vast majority of middle and high earners are always hit with tax increases - the billionaires have tax evasion written into their portfolios. And there's the conundrum, do I want to work hard to pay taxes for corrupt politicians?
Public services are denuded of funding because cash strapped families dont want/ cant afford higher taxes. Yes, the super rich play that game but this is where the canons of taxation are most relevant including how our tax revenues are spent.
The rich does not necessarily refer only to the super rich. Labour removed winter fuel payments from 'rich' pensioners. Now thats an oxymoron. Blaming people who are/were successful for greater equality and a level playing field is delusional. Instead create opportunities for advancement!
You missed the sweet spots, behind both ears and under the chin. Must do better catman.
Tax the rich is perversely, another variation on scapegoating. What we need instead is governance which is based on strategic planning, public/business partnerships, and where everyone is incentivised to work and save. Politicians need to understand value for money instead of wasting our taxes.
vm.tiktok.com/ZNd4SuYya/ So while our sabre rattlers lead our charge into future wars from the rear, as promised I am speaking with my constituency MP to ask about Labour's position on civil defence.
vm.tiktok.com/ZNd4SB2g3/ Thanks to @pdpunk68 for sharing these videos of a confused old man.
www.tiktok.com/@gabrieleeci... I dont know what this guys jam is, but I think he may be clinically insane. Check it out
vm.tiktok.com/ZNd48bxxq/ Make America Good Again!
* voluntary contributions* not cash but investigative journalism that exposes political corruption and sleaze.
youtube.com/watch?v=aTgr... Sorry folks, even thinking about trump with one more term in office is a real downer. We all need an uplifting song pick, and to step outside of his madness even if for just three minutes.
@lucyhopkins.bsky.social your dad was an agricultural journalist, and a source of inspiration for your career. How much more inspiring if you joined with The Pigeon Post and exposed corruption in british politics! We are a free news rag, and voluntary contributions are welcomed.
youtube.com/watch?v=yaR5... My song pick for this week. It seems Trump wants to be elected for a third term, but that would just be sad.
chatgpt.com/share/68ab50... Its all a matter of conjecture of course, but with great wealth comes great suspicion. If Tony wants to operate in a more transparent manner, we would welcome his side of the story at The Pigeon Post. We cant pay his fees, unfortunately as our rag is not for profit.
www.hindustantimes.com/sports/us-sp... Referring to onself in the 3rd person is a form of illeism, indicative of narcissism and a disassociated personality disorder. Then there's the megalomania behind his messaging.
www.theguardian.com/politics/200... Here is the head of the snake, but you wont find a website or details of Tony Blair Associates which was wound up in 2016 to avoid controversy. TBA perhaps inspired other New Labour acolytes with similar ventures like strategic consultancy and property flipping
2 Homes Rayner previously matched another Deputy PM 2 Jags Prescott with the hypocrisy of high office, but she who must be obeyed has now gone further. It seems greed and sleaze are off the scale with this generation of party politicians.
www.mirrorpensioners.co.uk/news/maxwell... The Don's latest character reference comes from the progeny of this old con man, a notable liar, bully and thief. Not a nice family.
chatgpt.com/share/68a9d5... Pigeonistas are rallying to report corruption by politicians to The Pigeon Post. You will remember Hoyle recently had the Chancellor in tears? It is thought she was asking for his travel receipts and he told her to f*ck off! Not a nice man.
ardenstrategies.com While waiting to hear back from this top flight of strategic communicators and influencers, I thought I would share this blurb with pigeonistas and other deep thinkers For a fee, they can get you to the breakfast table for some buckfizz with keir or angela.
@ardenstrategies.bsky.social we invite you to an interview with The Pigeon Post a news sheet edited by Alduous Fake provided free on Bluesky. First item will be your alignment to arms contractors, getting them access to labour government officials. Our question, how do you live with yourselves?
www.bbc.com/news/live/c2... The Pigeon Post has another version of this story. When convicted sex trafficker and celebrity liar Maxwell walked into the massage parlour and saw The Don, she told him, 'cover up, Donald.'
So blown off a second time by my MP when a matter of national importance for the civilian population is raised. Apparently, he needs to attend to urgent issues around homelessness. Heres my 2 cents. Build public shelters as in Finland which can be multi use doubling up for homeless migrants.
My constituency MP has once again body swerved me. Perhaps, he read todays post and knows that I've been doing some digging? Is anyone else alarmed by the prospect of another Labour war, this time with Russia? Yes, Northrop Grumman's stock is doing well, but no-one is producing bomb shelters.
I know, you need a new project. Something ground breaking like Extras, Derek or After Life. Reach out if you want my idea for The Pub, centering on the characters who use a run down pub and the new owner who rebuilds their community.
As promised I'm on today for a face to face with my constituency MP. Will he mention northrop grumman and the $billions arms industry; his particular involvement with Arden Security; his anti russia/pro israel conundrum... I want to know about civil defence if Labour puts our troops into ukraine!
Yes, I continue to criticise the ineptitude of the current party political system, because as a law abiding citizen I'm horrified by what my country does to others, nevertheless, you need to play by their rules until those rules are changed.
vm.tiktok.com/ZNdXhrAaX/ Allegedly, this latest revelation from una donna italiana, Giorgia Meloni. What is not in dispute, is the meaning of the word Trump in english slang. To pass gas....very apt.
These are the recorded ruminations of a sociopath. Not a nice man, not even a man by most standards.
It sounds like you live in Oz and you have a wizard in charge. Perhaps you now need a tin man,a lion and a scarecrow to mount the resistence?
vm.tiktok.com/ZNdXr3CUL/ Imagine you threw a party.....and Trump came!
Yes indeed, but in the interests of journalistic integrity as a sociological commentary of changing mores....publish and be damned.
Oh dear, is it a joke if you need to provide the back story? 'Choose from one of these two boxes, one has an apple, the other has an orange....' Rinse and repeat, repeatedy, until Orange [arent] you glad it wasnt another apple! Zinger