Personal views and musings.

Joined January 2009
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Dan Deacon retweeted
"I lived in Peckham. My son was born there and for much of that time, I ran one of the busiest Scout sections in the borough... I loved Peckham, was an active part of its community, and wanted to stay. "But, like many people, I eventually found I could not afford to."
As someone that used to live in Peckham, but moved away in part due to affordability, I've written for @CityAM on why I think the decision to reject the Aylesham development was the wrong one: cityam.com/rejecting-afforda…
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Dan Deacon retweeted
Honestly insane that we cannot build 800 homes on the site of a dying shopping centre that's just a 4 minute walk from a major train station If we can't build it here, we're screwed
SUCCESS! – local people won the Aylesham case. Inspector dismissed the Berkeley appeal against refusal of planning permission. He cited English Heritage objection that it would be ‘an enormous wall of development, thus resulting in harm’. See more here: peckhamvision.org/wiki/Ayles…
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How are you in this job? Beyond clueless .
I’ve been clear that Londoners shouldn’t pay the price for the corporate failures of Thames Water. Thames Water need to fix their mess, not Londoners.
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Cyprus has passed a new law banning the euthanasia of stray dogs and cats, marking a major shift in animal welfare policy. The legislation focuses on sterilisation, registration, and responsible ownership as humane alternatives to population control. Animal welfare groups have welcomed the move as a long-overdue step toward protecting vulnerable strays.
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NEW: After days of rejection, Baby Punch finally felt the warmth of love. Today, an adult monkey Onsing wrapped little Punch in the tightest, most comforting hug.
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The definition of a legend ❤️ x
To celebrate my Mortality Tour, my Netflix Special, my Golden Globes nomination & The Spirit of Christmas, I am donating £2.43 Million to Animals. These are the lovely charities I’ve chosen. Merry Xmas Critters ❤️
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China: We have a train that goes at 620 mph. UK: If we Crowdfund, launch a PFI, get permission from some consultants and make the local @UKLabour MP a lord, the town hall can have some new bollards.
10 Jul 2025
NEW: 🇨🇳 China’s Maglev train just clocked 620 mph — that’s faster than most commercial airplanes. This is the next phase of ultra-high-speed travel. The train is based on magnetic levitation tech and zero physical contact with the tracks.
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Dan Deacon retweeted
If you’re a young person watching this clip you could be fooled into thinking Gary is wise. He’s both rich and a socialist - how is that possible? Well let me explain what ails him. He made his money playing a zero-sum game (trading). Someone had to lose in order for him to win. Most people in a capitalist society, like Daniel, create real value for everyone by playing positive sum games. That’s how most entrepreneurs get rich. Gary, despite all his gold stars on his maths tests at school, still doesn’t understand positive-games. Don’t be Gary.
Can you become a millionaire?
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16 Jan 2025
Sorry how is Jeff 31 in that photo? He looks 20 years older….at least!
Bezos 1995 vs Bezos 2025
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CALIFORNIA FIRE RESPONSE UPDATE❗ Our Rapid Response Team is heading into a burn zone to search for cats who need aid. We've connected with advocates and veterinarians actively helping animals and we're covering the costs of treatment and boarding for injured or displaced cats.
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Dan Deacon retweeted
23 Dec 2024
This #crab eating a cherry just might change your mind about eating these sweet creatures. 🦀🍒❤️
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Potentially the greatest painting of all time
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12 Oct 2024
Very sad and sudden news about Alex Salmond. Whatever your politic he was a tremendous politician who cared deeply. RIP
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The candidate who mocked those supporting Brianna Ghey’s family after she was murdered, or the candidate who wanted to make life even more terrifying for refugee children This really isn’t the best the Conservative Party has to offer
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Dumb. And dumber.
The final two candidates for the Conservative Party Leadership contest have been confirmed as @KemiBadenoch and @RobertJenrick 👇
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14 Aug 2024
Pls support if you can
It is another bad time for the cats of Syria. These 25 cats have all been abandoned at Ernestos in the last 24 hours. Some of them are curious, some of them are angry, some are sad and all of them are a little frightened as to what their future is now. Please spare a thought for their previous owners.Many of them will be facing the loss of their houses and facing futures in the refugee camps. We will look after these souls as we have looked after so many others. Our need for large amounts of medicine is still our most pressing and serious problem. ernestosanctuary.org/product… myevent.com/Medsandcats justgiving.com/crowdfunding/… paypal.me/ErnestoSanctuary
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Dan Deacon retweeted
“Her moment” @TIME new cover
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Huge, peaceful, crowd here says “No Hate in Walthamstow”
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This is the #Brighton I know & love so much 💚💚💚 Our city will stand firm against any attempts to bring violent racism, Islamophobia, division and hatred to our streets #Brighton
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