I joined on 1 Dec 2023 having applied and waited - as you had to then. It’s been quiet here - I had 12 followers - now I have 112 and it’s all woken up (see what I did there?) Perhaps patience actually is a virtue?
Love your show!
Now you've found your inner Jimmy Young, can we have a recipe of the day, every day, please.
But, if you feel a JY moment overwhelming you again just fight the urge to record Unchained Melody.
Thanks James
Trying to get tickets for Manchester, what’s left are soooooo expensive!😬
…I was wondering if you might do a raffle…, I don’t know why exactly…, (other than I’d enter it & like to win!🤓) - maybe you could do one to promote the migration🤔💭 🤭 🌱🕊
James, I have almost finished your book. I can’t QUITE bring myself to read the Truss chapter. It’s horrific (the content, not the writing).
I HAVE finished @jonathancoe.bsky.social’s “The Proof of my Innocence” which mixes the Truss period with his right wing murder mystery. Recommend to you.
Please cover the "Ask for Angela" story. It's like an anxiety dream 💔
BBC News - Ask for Angela: BBC exposes pubs failing to enforce safety scheme - BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c789nn3d918o
Apparently North Korea got 700 million tons of rice from Russia in exchange for 10.000 soldiers. If Russia produces 1.2 Billion tons annually, I guess we can see a problem coming up ahead for ordinary russians.
Morning James. Rather good idea to start using Bluesky more often to encourage people to have an alternative to TWITTER. We could use sanity from this dark period, reminds of the aftermath of the benefit referendum really. Dark times indeed...
At some stage would you cover a little of the forthcoming general election in Ireland on Nov 29th, as I listen LBC almost exclusively, I have no idea which way to vote .. brilliant to see you here
Thank you for being someone of common-sense. How the hell you cope with all the vitriol, acidity and hatred that exists in the world today, is nothing short of commendable.
Can you congratulate Elon Musk on one of the most successful recruitment exercises I’ve ever seen? He’s almost tripled Bluesky users in 90 days. Remarkable.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social how about some unsolicited feedback?! Yesterday you made me laugh when you said something along the lines of “when I’m in a mood like this I can stitch any two topics together”. You inadvertently reminded me of Trump praising himself for “the weave” 😂
Climate change is like trying to understand the vastness if the universe, I cant manage that , all I can do is" pick a star" and in my daily life try to keep that star healthy, recycling , no car,buy km 0 food, simply do as much as I can to help the planet. Its not enough and that makes me sad
Four days away from the nasty platform and I feel like a weight has been lifted as I spent so much less time reading what the MAGA and Musk cult is ranting and spouting bile about.
And you can consider this to be the first, and many, many more... Your show is fantastic as is your Mystery Hour slots on Thursdays which I (and many others!) find very highly educational as well as entertaining. Keep up the good work!!!!!
I dare you to say Elonia on air! Go on, do it, you know it's what we all want to hear. And if he phones in to complain, a simple "Oh, I don't mean you" will suffice.
Sad about X.
Early in it had its faults but they’re nothing compared to the garbage it’s turned into.
The propaganda arm of a hard right wing government
I guess it’ll soon merge with Truth Social and/or before long be banned in the EU.
I shall dance on its grave.
Urge our Gov and our fellow Europeans Govs to recognise that Twitter is a dangerous platform of misinformation and hate speech. Urge them to leave it and legislate against it.
Good morning from Italy James. Sought residency refuge here 5 years ago (just in time) to preserve my FOM. What are the chances, do you think of our FOM returning at some point? And have the chances increased post-Trump victory? Is Starmer going to forced to "pick a side"?
I haven't posted on Twitter since December 2022 in protest of Elon's attitude towards Ukraine, frequently espousing Kremlin talking points. It's nice to have a platform where I can share my views again (even if no-one listens to them :-) )
Elon’s ego edges ever near,
Trump’s testicles tickle his ear.
Two twitterers tangle, holding each other tight,
Flirting with fraud in a pale orange light.
Each boasts biggest, best, talking trash,
In a whirlwind of grift, nepotism, and cash!
Hi James - absolutely… put a word in for Blue Sky - if you want to be heard this is going to be the go to place ✊✊✊🇪🇺😉🙏
Got to encourage respected organisations over here!
Do you remember what we did when we could see Covid ravish Europe, pictures from Italy etc? That's right, we did nothing. And what happened next- an unmitigated disaster of a response from the Johnson government.
We are doing the same with climate change-we can see it in Valencia, but we do nothing!
I’m pleased you’re on this channel, James. I read your book twice this year. Powerful and depressing at the same time, but a significant read. Keep up the good work. Will you be able to post your videos here??
Absolutely - at least to recognise it and cross-post here as an interim option. (Takes time to incorporate a new platform in studio systems to see and tally engagement)
Otherwise they will lose out when people start to use X more for the "I wonder what's going on over in the bin-fire?" value.
I don't see right wing politics as just another point of view. It is an attempt to normalise and cultivate a collection of prejudices and bigotries through propaganda.
Propaganda works, none of us are immune to it entirely and I don't want consume it casually in my feed.
JAmes, if you read this, please we need you to be part of a new liberal media ecosystem, we need you to do more podcasts and with others, When you are on OGWN you are great and need more of this, push, push and push. Us normal folks can not do this, you have the power and reach !
Increasingly Twitter will become an echo chamber for the ultra right. Lunatics tweeting propaganda to lunatics, who will be feverishly agreeing with more and more ludicrous nonsense. It's healthy to be out of that madhouse forever.
I was staying because I was a contributor to community notes but I've realised there's no point. The people that really need the truth and context just don't care/don't want to read it. Terrifying
How does community notes work on Twitter? I used to see the odd one, but I'd assume no team could even hope to keep up with the constant flood of misinformation from regular propagandists.
I did this during the UK election campaign. It was pointless, even if you could get a note on or approved someone else's, the note would take a couple of days to drop. By that time, it's old news and nobody cares any more. Also I had to give my phone number and I removed that as X deteriorated.
It's all user generated, you have to apply to join, I waited about 2 years. Contributors can propose a note on any post, then other contributors vote on the notes validity, quality of sources to back up the note etc. When a note has been voted as a fair & accurate rebuttal/context it's visible to
All. Contributors then get a notification to say if any note they have voted on has been added or declined.They used to select people to create a balanced panel. I have seen fewer public notes & not one I voted to approve has appeared in the last two months. Makes it laughable to suggest balance now
Voting for labour at the last election was akin to making sure you can pay your next mortgage payment. Voting for the Greens would of been like reviewing your mortgage terms and conditions and getting a better interest rate for the next 20 years
Topic for the future: Where I live, it seems that every square inch of the town centre is covered by CCTV which means that there must be dozens of people hired to monitor the TV screens. Does the same apply to social media. In Trump's America for certain, will the UK be the same?
Thank you James again for being the Sanity in the madness of Brexit, your books, speaking truth to power .. left UK and job in NHS mostly due to Brexit and your show has been such a relief .. a life saver. Thank you !!
Good Morning James..I have rocked up here because of your mention of it the other morning..what a refreshing experience!..thank you for helping me stay sane these past several years💖
Accounts on Twitter are now saying the Red Alerts we have in Andalucia today due to heavy rain, are a method of state control. What do we do with THAT?? Over 200 dead in the last rain and this is the prevailing discourse there now. Do they want people dead?
James-great point at 10:50 today- could we do that with climate change? Could we put it in jackboots and swastikas to mobilise us against it? Political cartoonists get on it now!
I wonder if the vast amorphousness of climate change explains our lack of resistance to it - unlike an evil enemy army, its difficult to take aim at it, and when we do, we often find our guns are pointing back at us.
I felt the impotence of individual action and eventually decided to attempt a 'cli-fi' novel to influence others. It took me years to write alongside helping to raise my young family and holding down a full time job but I eventually finished 'Stitch In Time.'
In light of Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host, getting the nod for Defence Secretary in the USA, I was wondering if you have any expectations of getting a call-up whenever Kier Starmer may reshuffle his cabinet, and what position might it be? A new department maybe?
Can we have a T***p moratorium for a couple of weeks please? Had to stop listening to most of the political podcasts I usually engage with as they're T***p bloody everything.
Only listened to one or two of your shows since the vote as I've switched on to hear the dreaded word drop from your lips!
James, on climate change there is a strong anti science drive that assigns global warming to natural cycles, coming from the likes of Tice, etc,who know nothing of the Milankovitch Cycles.
James, a show on press and media regulation would be good soon. IPSO and Ofcom are toothless- no consequences for those who spread misinformation. Look at RW papers and how they attack Labour now. Even if people will feel better in 4/5 years, it doesn't matter as the press will report the opposite.
Thank you James - I haven't seen so many rational, compassionate, positive posts for such a long time. It's truly heart-warming to be here, amongst friends
I used to love Twitter but the last 6 months it has been a sewer. I stopped seeing anyone I followed and was bombarded by Trump propaganda. I really hope that people shift over here.
Give Bluesky a massive plug James. Let the far right have Twitter. If there's no one left there to lie to and abuse they'll turn on themselves pretty quickly. Best way to beat them on social media is not to engage.
Morning James, it's like a breath of fresh air here. Via the Bluesky starter packs I've got the most wonderful feed on here full of historians, art and science folk and now you too - welcome 😃
Can you just do three hours on cyclists? Maybe the world will fix itself whilst all the permanently angry call you to shout about them. It's a long shot but I'm willing to give anything a go at this point
As this is a lovely, shiny, vital place with that "new car smell" and you wouldn't want it scuffed up with lies, can you finally admit that THERE IS NO KEITH and you've been pulling a "Tyler Durden" all along?
First rule of Bluesky - we don't talk about twitter!
Great idea .. the more publicity from the mainstream media we trust ( and there’s not a lot of that in U.K.) the better .. just joined from Musk land and it’s a breath of fresh air ..
James, climate change is already causing landslides. The A816 near Oban was closed last Autumn for over 6 weeks. Everyone on the Craignish peninsular had to travel to work/hospital/shops by boat.
Also the A83 Rest and be Thankful Pass.
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Love your show!
But, if you feel a JY moment overwhelming you again just fight the urge to record Unchained Melody.
Thanks James
Trying to get tickets for Manchester, what’s left are soooooo expensive!😬
…I was wondering if you might do a raffle…, I don’t know why exactly…, (other than I’d enter it & like to win!🤓) - maybe you could do one to promote the migration🤔💭 🤭 🌱🕊
Maybe a quick plug on @LBC ??????
I HAVE finished @jonathancoe.bsky.social’s “The Proof of my Innocence” which mixes the Truss period with his right wing murder mystery. Recommend to you.
BBC News - Ask for Angela: BBC exposes pubs failing to enforce safety scheme - BBC News
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c789nn3d918o
With you all the way James
https://bsky-users.theo.io/
And spend our time arguing amongst ourselves and constantly looking for scapegoats?
I assume you're talking about the M4 bus lane.
Again.
Move on James, move on!
Messaging on the app Bluesky.
Isn’t it just nice, the quiet polite answers all round. May it long last.
Early in it had its faults but they’re nothing compared to the garbage it’s turned into.
The propaganda arm of a hard right wing government
I guess it’ll soon merge with Truth Social and/or before long be banned in the EU.
I shall dance on its grave.
Trump’s testicles tickle his ear.
Two twitterers tangle, holding each other tight,
Flirting with fraud in a pale orange light.
Each boasts biggest, best, talking trash,
In a whirlwind of grift, nepotism, and cash!
Could you do a segment on why the news media is calling camilla the Queen. I don't know why, but it really irks me.
Got to encourage respected organisations over here!
We are doing the same with climate change-we can see it in Valencia, but we do nothing!
Just you wait and see’
Trying to make all discussion binary has done immense damage by closing minds to informed change.
Can you get my niece a unicorn for Christmas too?! 😆
Otherwise they will lose out when people start to use X more for the "I wonder what's going on over in the bin-fire?" value.
Propaganda works, none of us are immune to it entirely and I don't want consume it casually in my feed.
It’s not Monday.
They’re both surplus to requirements but Donnie beats Charlie hands down in the stakes of awfulness.
A good topic for you today would be Musk as USA "government efficiency". Raise just WHO is POTUS. Musk or Trump?
Fastest way to make them both clash is question Trump's "authority" re Musk
Working on it!
Unfortunately, promoting a self-published novel is very difficult and nobody knows it's there!
But at least it's out there somewhere waiting to be discovered!
#ToriesGone131
#ToriesNeverAgain
#HopeNotHate
#RejoinEU
#BrexitTheElephant
Only listened to one or two of your shows since the vote as I've switched on to hear the dreaded word drop from your lips!
And the real answer is that middle managers are control freaks and like looking over people's shoulders
https://bsky.app/profile/petergeoghegan.bsky.social/post/3lajclcvobg2j
#LoveToTheFamily
No one gets the same “news” anymore.
We are all un-informed.
I heard she communes with Satan.
First rule of Bluesky - we don't talk about twitter!
Also the A83 Rest and be Thankful Pass.
Trump went after Denmark went after Venezuela, why Burma pushed out its minority!
Iran needs to destroy its own oil fields if it doesn’t want war.