@richbsys

(Semi-retired) Systems Engineer who can't proof-read. Appalled by Brexit and glad corrupt Tories out of power. Wants a #ReturnToDecency and people to think

 Bristol, England
Joined November 2014
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I will think and discuss this lots in months to come. 3 goals for any government: 1) create environment where economy can thrive 2) define and enforce standards to ensure people treated fairly and not exploited 3) ensure all in need of support are provided it readily by society
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i found I was spending too much time here - and getting too annoyed and angry. When I started (2014) I enjoyed diversity of views, widening of horizons and occasional argument. Not it is uncompromising statements, no debate, and many of the opinions are clearly paid-for posts
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so I am vastly reducing my engagement. Mostly because when I reviewed my replies I found I was becoming as bad - rude, dogmatic, angry Not who I am or who I want to be. So expect much less activity from me
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I’ve voted today All elections matter, so if there are local elections in your area please do Seeing Aaron Banks on my ballot paper did make me incoherently angry for a moment, but a) takes all sorts b) we are still a democracy c) took great pleasure voting for someone decent
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Back in 2016 I heard the word Brexit I ignored it - ‘surely that’s just a few mutters’ But I was wrong Being on here tells me there are lots of mutters who’ll believe any nonsense They don’t listen to reason So I’m about done with social media Just makes me as bad
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A message for everyone Talk and be open about your feelings about other people with other people Be open and honest It’s for the best
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Getting very close to done with “X” Just n my jars me angry No discussion or ability to reason Makes me get just as rude
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Re interminable trans debate What’s needed (but it’s too late now) is a bit of mutual respect if everyone’s rights, rather than each side demanding everything, and being totally disrespectful A man wants to be treated as a woman - respect it, but that man must respect women
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Replying to @PeterStefanovi2
Why not just rejoin ?
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Richard Beasley #FBPE #RejoinEU retweeted
BladeoftheSun@BladeoftheS15 Oct 2024
Wes Streeting has said that Brexit is over settled. 69% of the UK wants to rejoin. RT if it ain't over for you.
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When they wrote books like ‘Fahrenheit 451’, ‘1984’, ‘The Handmaids Tail’, ‘Darkness at Noon’ etc etc we have remember: THEY WEEE WARNINGS, NOT BLUEPRINTS OR RECOMMENDATIONS
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Richard Beasley #FBPE #RejoinEU retweeted
Prem Sikka
@premnsikka8 Apr 2025
Starmer: I'll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UK. It will be a terrible deal. NHS will vanish. Expensive branded drugs instead of generic drugs. Hormone injected beef, chlorinated chicken, becoming the 51st state. Far better to join the EU. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ev…

PM: I'll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UK

The UK hopes to limit the impact of President Trump's tariffs in an economic agreement with the US.

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Reading a book based in WW2 - characters finding out about euthanasia of disable / Jewish children Nazi govt official says ‘did it not occur to those accusing govt of illegal acts was itself illegal. Did they think they were living in a degenerate liberal democracy?’ Cont
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Are we really going back to that? Have we learned nothing The book was written in 2012 before this lurch to despotism started - but seems we have to relearn our 20th century history fast
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Almost impossible to distinguish April fool stories from the real news We live in such weird times Truth is the first casualty in times of strife
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Due to a cock-up on the catering front (I didn’t get where I am today making classic 70s comedy references) I am reduced to agin and Cranberry juice tonight Ok, but not the great under discovered mixture
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Richard Beasley #FBPE #RejoinEU retweeted
James MacCleary MP
@JamesMacCleary26 Mar 2025
The idea that the UK will be spared Trump's tariffs is over. First steel and aluminium, and now cars. The govt must accept that this is an economic emergency, ditch its self-imposed red lines, and start talks on a new UK-EU customs union immediately. theguardian.com/us-news/2025…

Donald Trump announces new 25% tariffs on cars from overseas

Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, describes the levies as a ‘direct attack’ and vows to defend Canadian workers and companies

theguardian.com
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Heard a rumour they are considering Bristol bears rugby coach for the Wales job Wouldn’t it be better if he was considered for the England job?
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Interesting But despite its recent fall the price has just corrected from a Trump victory spike It needs to fall 50% It does seem ludicrously over-price -PE ration >100: my understanding is 25 is considered high! Bubbles should be burst!
TexasBlue
@MakeTexasBlue2213 Mar 2025
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Re welfare reform Trouble as I see it is there is dabbling with a system I think broken So let’s redesign based on some principles - please add! 1) if you are in need British society will support you 2) working (productively) better than not working - so there should be no…
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2/ Disincentive to work 3) if needed funds should be available to help people work 4) govt should be proactive to ensure people get benefits they need 5) system must be simple, clear and consistent 6) honesty is important (but should be the presumption) - but cheating it a crime
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