Long ramble: I have been mulling if I should comment on President Trump's inane comments about NATO involvement in Afghanistan. Although 35 years ago, during the US-led first Gulf War, I was lying, handcuffed & blindfolded - literally 'shoulder to shoulder' - with a US colleague on a concrete floor in an Iraqi interrogation bunker, I rather feel it should be the current generation who express any anger at the President's ludicrous, demonstrably false utterings. Which is why I earlier shared some posts from others. But perhaps I will reflect like this - I watched Trump's press conference in the wake of the terrible tragedy when a US helicopter collided with a civilian airliner last January in disbelief. 64 people lost their lives but it seemed to be about him - his expertise, his knowledge, what he thought had happened. Much of what he said was incorrect. So I realised back then that it was going to be pointless trying to analyse any upcoming word-salads. Everything is clearly about him; his expertise in every subject, his grasp of all situations. His need to say something, anything, to show he is the best, the cleverest, the smartest, the most knowledgeable kid on the block. The pub-bore, the braggart, the know-it-all, pontificates on anything and everything in the hope of bolstering their own, clearly very low, self-esteem. I wonder that, in the President's mind, that it doesn't matter if what he says is factually correct? I wonder if he knows, understands, even cares, what is true? He is saying some words, which in his mind, seems to suggest that he's important and people will admire him, laud him. The fact that everyone around him then applauds this character trait, thanking him for his 'leadership' at every turn, just amplifies his desire, his need to continue. He's got want he wants - in his mind - attention, praise, admiration. So to sum up, trying to analyse Trump's ramblings is like trying to play chess with a pigeon. Somewhat interesting at first, but ultimately, truly pointless and rather frustrating. To those he has hurt, insulted, vilified, I send you my deepest condolences for your loss, and gratitude for your service.

Tactical voting pls.

The government is trying to get us to take this video down. They'd hate it for you to RT

If she's going to talk about antisemitism, it would be useful for Liz Truss not to utilise an idea of "Jewishness" that includes antisemitic stereotypes.

Ukrainians are not here to act as shields for your moral failures.

Thank you @WilsonsLondon for the work you are doing.@ukhomeoffice please find your humanity and help these people. Please RT if you agree we must do all we can to grant these people safety.

2016 -

Please retweet if you want Labour, LibDems and Greens to form a Progressive Alliance at the next election in order to oust the Tories and introduce PR.

Solidarity with @Nus_Ghani✊🏽 Calling out your own , calling out racism & taking a principled stance is brave & bold but never easy. Nus has a long & proud history of fighting antisemitism & she has bravely fought for the rights of #Uyghurs On #Islamophobia now she must be heard

Still feel not enough people have seen and heard this…

Which of these rights don’t you want your constituents to have Scott? Would be helpful if you could provide a specific list.

Someone who earns £74,962 a year as an MP but also £241,500 a year from the Kurdish oil company Gulf Keystone, on top of regular bonuses and is paid a further £40,000 a year by recruitment company SThree says "errors were made in Paterson affair.” theguardian.com/uk-news/2021…

So. There are many repellent Conservative MPs, but was there ever a more reptilian, sneering, condescending, arrogant, entitled individual than the repulsive ⁦@Jacob_Rees_Mogg⁩? Leader of the House of Commons? He makes an utter mockery of the role. #ToryScum

You voted to allow raw sewage to be pumped into it. Have you no shame ?

What a gem, especially now that it'll be full of raw sewage. Thank you for all you do for the people of your constituency. All that sycophancy, spinelessness and corruption... bravo!

This govt should be ashamed. Sewage in our waterways and you're posting picture postcards! So, Brexit was about sewage distribution as well as tax matters was it?

Can I ask, have you brought up the subject of water companies dumping sewage here with parliament? As we don't want beautiful gems like this to be poisoned.

Is this one of the rivers that raw sewage will be pumped into? I am not so sure that @marksmurth and your friends at the Maidstone River Users Association are going be very happy with that.

My MP, Helen Grant (Kent) also voted against. I’ve emailed her to ask for an explanation. If I get one, ill post it on here.