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Today, half of Scotland’s private rural land is owned by a total of about 420 landowners. A new land-reform bill aims to unwind a long history of inequality. But centuries of feudalism are difficult to shake. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/26/r...

Recently spoke to the New York Times to discuss the Taymouth Castle development, and why Scotland is in desperate need of radical land reform

DOGE. Like the meme from 12 years ago

no-one? really? you sure about that? absolutely positive?

Helpful reminder: Robert De Niro is a piece of shit land grabber and as bad a hypocrite as they come. Happy #ZeroDay!

Bonkers, why are we giving benefits to the wealthiest people. Also to plant Sitka which are ecological deserts? “More than half of subsidies funded conifer plantations, while a further eight per cent supported “diverse” conifer forests. Less than a third went towards planting native trees”

it's so cool how the U.S. federal government is now just six clones of this guy

In light of recent events on Barbuda, I wrote this deep-dive into the island's history, the threats its people face today, and why any of it matters to those of us who live elsewhere. If you've got any interest in land rights or climate justice, please give it a read and/or share!

hopenothate.org.uk/2023/05/07/e...

TV scene of the decade? some are saying

I cannot believe how incredible this episode of Severance is holy shit

Yeah that's that good Severance shit, baby

that’s clearly where this is all headed. think about it - the assassination attempts against trump, luigi, elon wiping out the federal government, trade war, etc etc. someone important is gonna die - it’s just good storytelling

I really do think I’d give my life for a bristlenose pleco

Antiguan policed armed and with tear gas were sent to the sister island Barbuda today to protect the illegal land grab being made contrary to the Constitution by Robert de Niro and his associates. #Antigua #Barbura #RobertdeNiro #Standoff

[Antigua and Barbuda] Gaston Browne’s goons are out in full force to enforce the illegal enclosure of the Barbudan commons. This is what the Caribbean political class that talks “reparations” and “climate justice” truly represents. (h/t Mohammid Walbrook on Facebook) [Via Clash!]

huge congratulations to Skeleton Crew for officially becoming the second Good™ Star Wars TV show

my son gives fine gifts, I must say

Skeleton Crew is kinda perfect, isn't it? I've done my share of pontificating on the future of Star Wars and what it might need to do to survive as a franchise. I loved the grim realpolitik of Andor & I'm not a fan of Filoni's whole deal, tbh. But "kids adventure w/space pirates" absolutely slaps.