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mikewp.bsky.social
Still trying to make a difference in the worlds of drugs, alcohol, and justice. Spurs fan, gig goer, frustrated golfer, husband, dad and sometime worker
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WH Lung at @concorde2.bsky.social - we danced (nearly) til sunrise

Every news outlet reporting Elon Musk's comment about accidentally canceling Ebola prevention efforts and quickly restoring them should also say they haven't been restored, they're still canceled, the outbreak-fighting teams are dismantled, the money is gone www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

So we’re about to rebuild our armed forces on the backs of the poorest people in the world….. mission driven government seems like a distant memory.

Morning @mrjamesob.bsky.social Here's an interesting view of the German elections from the marvelous Henning Wehn posted earlier on the hell-site 🤨

Hey @osakalbion.bsky.social - are Phil N or Kam Z on here? Two people I’ve lost contact with since ditching Twitter

The Murder Capital supported by Ideal Living. Gig of the week for me @osakalbion.bsky.social

I think the dogs are pooped

First gig of the year - and we’re off to a flyer…. Clutter from Stockholm supporting Hinds from Madrid. First night of the tour. Good recommendation from @osakalbion.bsky.social

truthout.org/articles/tes... 😮‍💨

First commute to London for a while. Train cancelled - land slip. Train then delayed - medical emergency. Have been listening to fellow travelers loud & very pointless one way work conversation on her phone for 30 mins. Can’t say I miss it…. Expect the day to pick up. @karenbiggs.bsky.social

youtube.com/watch?v=gHrs... #RIP my favourite Marianne Faithful song

investigations.hopenothate.org.uk/andrew-sabis... Looks like a sweetie

Farage attending the launch of a new staunch climate denial group in the UK that has taken funds from oil giant ExxonMobil ? Not particularly out of character , since Dec 2019 92% of donations to Reform UK were from fossil fuel interest groups or climate deniers , per @desmog.bsky.social .

Great start to the weekend

Safe to surmise - new pup has enjoyed his first snowy walks

In a certain light…..

I’d almost forgotten just how appalling Jenrick is as a politician and as a person. @bbcradio4.bsky.social

#5albums24 @richards7370.bsky.social Too many to choose from so based on those I’ve played most; 1. The The - Ensoulement 2. The Cure - songs of a lost world 3. Adrianne Lenker - Bright Future 4. Nadine Shah - Filthy Underneath 5. Lime Garden - One More Thing

Happy festivities everyone

👏🗓️ This year has been full of major moments in the fight against fascism. But we have so much work to do. HOPE not hate are gearing up to counter the rise of fascism in the UK in 2025, and they need our help. Will you stand with me and become a member? youtu.be/rAXMlT7Ea5U?...

22 years ago today. ‪ COMANDANTE JOE I guess in quite a lot of ways I grew up just like you A bolshy kid who didn’t think the way they told him to You kicked over the statues, a roots rock rebel star Who knew that punk was more than just the sound of a guitar..

Early present courtesy of @christt.bsky.social - ta muchly. Hope you get some downtime. Starts to get fractionally lighter from hereonin. Rejoice.

Last gig of the year - WORMZ at GDS. coincidentally first gig of ‘24 was SNAYX at @resident-music.com

New Christmas lights just went up in Clacton. (Farage is still the MP who makes most money from second jobs. By a long way.)

I’ll take that to start the week. Happy Monday.

Plantoid supporting White Denim - that’s a funk filled evening

Two years ago….

This is Big Give week where your donation to a huge range of charities will be doubled. If you gift aid it as well it’s an even better deal. I have donated to #HopeNotHate - their campaigns seem ever more important right now. #charity #biggive

Just for you @blackcloudjamboree.bsky.social An unsurprising and gratifying list for me. Saw all of them live in ‘24 as well.