Rhys D. Pockett 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇪🇺

@eonenergyuk absolutely nailed it here. I thought #powerswitch was about saving energy 😂 #turnup

@atrupar Moran vs Moron

MORAN: 145% tariffs on China-- TRUMP: Yeah. That's good. They deserve it MORAN: It'll raise prices on everything from electronics to clothing to building houses TRUMP: China probably will eat those tariffs

@OWS1892 What a short team. Terry Butcher at 6’4” towers over everyone. Paul Mariner and Phil Thompson are 6’0 apparently.

That you're a dick?

@BulwarkOnline So who did he think was being added? If the journalist’s number was under someone else’s name, whose name was it? Who is the one thankful that they were left out of this shit show.

Ingraham: "I don't mean to be pedantic here, but how did the number get in the chat?" Waltz: "Have you ever had somebody's contact that shows their name and then you have somebody else's number there? Right? You've got somebody else's number on someone else's contact."

@WesleyJBaker @RpsAgainstTrump Even if the US were solely responsible for saving France in WW2 does that mean that France should be subserviently thankful in perpetuity irrespective of the actions of the US?

The statement made by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is historically inaccurate, diplomatically offensive, and demonstrates a gross misunderstanding of the Second World War. The suggestion that France owes its survival solely to the United States disregards the immense sacrifices made by other Allied nations, particularly Britain, which stood alone against Nazi Germany for over a year before the United States even entered the war. Britain, as a global superpower at the time, not only defended itself against relentless German aggression but also provided vital military, economic, and strategic support to resistance movements across Europe, including in France. It was British leadership, particularly under Winston Churchill, that ensured the fight against tyranny continued when much of Europe had fallen. Furthermore, such a statement completely overlooks the crucial role played by the British Empire and Commonwealth forces, who fought on multiple fronts long before the United States joined the conflict. In the European theatre, British and Commonwealth troops outnumbered U.S. forces until the spring of 1945, demonstrating the significant contribution Britain made to the war effort. From the Battle of Britain, which prevented a German invasion of the British Isles, to the North African campaign and the defence of the Atlantic, Britain’s efforts were instrumental in keeping the war effort alive. By the time American forces landed in France in 1944, British and Commonwealth troops had already spent years engaged in brutal combat, weakening German forces and laying the groundwork for the eventual liberation of occupied Europe. Dismissing these efforts in favour of a simplistic and self-congratulatory narrative is not only ignorant but deeply disrespectful to those who fought and died for freedom. It is also worth noting that Britain would have ultimately won the war against Germany it would have taken longer by maybe a year, but American leadership understood that the economic and military resources of European nations were essential for the next phase of the global conflict, the Pacific theatre. President Roosevelt recognised that once the war in Europe was concluded, Britain’s military, particularly its navy, the largest in the world at the time, would need to be redeployed to assist in the fight against Japan. This was a key strategic agreement between the two nations, ensuring that Allied strength could be focused on the Pacific as soon as Nazi Germany was defeated. The notion that the United States single, handedly saved France or Europe ignores these realities and diminishes the strategic coordination that defined the Allied victory. Diplomatically, such careless rhetoric damages longstanding alliances and reflects poorly on the professionalism of the U.S. administration. France, like Britain, suffered greatly under German occupation and played a vital role in its own liberation through the efforts of the Free French forces and resistance fighters. To imply that the French should simply be “grateful” to the United States, without acknowledging the broader context of the war, undermines the spirit of international cooperation that led to victory. If the White House wishes to maintain strong relationships with its allies, it would do well to remember that the Second World War was won through collective sacrifice, not through self-serving revisionism. It is very well known that Americans do not study in any depth in school history on a global scale, it is also joked about globally that Americans only know history through Hollywood movies which are always grossly inaccurate. Another important point Americans do not know is that it was British scientists were instrumental in the early development of nuclear weapons, and Britain had made significant progress toward the theoretical and practical aspects of the atomic bomb before the United States took over the project for its pacific theatre campaign.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: It’s only because of the United States of America that the French are not speaking German right now. They should be very grateful

@MorningCafe777 @susan_t90 @DropKickHedgies @RussoElpatrick @JohnLockeBoston @Acyn If that’s a reply to my post then change your name from Coolcat to Kool-Aid and stop drinking the stuff.

@RhysPockett @susan_t90 @DropKickHedgies @RussoElpatrick @JohnLockeBoston @Acyn So basically what you’re saying is you’re not a doctor. You prob work for NGOs who funnel money into the pockets of the corrupt. You have a degree in “government” whatever the fuck that is. Might as well have a social science degree. No offense but what a waste of money.

RFK JR: It used to be when we were kids, everybody got Measles. Measles gave you lifetime protection against Measles infection…

@susan_t90 @DropKickHedgies @RussoElpatrick @MorningCafe777 @JohnLockeBoston @Acyn I don’t agree with you Susan, he’s not a loon, he’s a dangerous loon. p.s. I do have a Masters in Public Health, I only have 26 years working in public health though.

@DropKickHedgies @RussoElpatrick @MorningCafe777 @JohnLockeBoston @Acyn Those are not the type of doctors and scientists you want advising. There is no science behind his skepticism. He’s a loon.

@pw_gill @tesswatts15 It’s horrendous for all of the academics who are facing this. Senior management have a lot to answer for in Cardiff and in other institutions, but it’s not just on them, government need to be looked at too. We’re still to see what the impact of the “exercise” is in Swansea.

@AdmiralUK I’ve already spoken to the renewals team in the call centre and they’ve said there’s nowt more they can do. Them saying it is a fair price is a bit of a piss take though.

@RhysPockett Hi Rhys, sorry to hear you are unhappy with your renewal price. If you would like us to look into this for you please DM us your details. Thanks - Stacey. twitter.com/messages/compo…

@AdmiralUK I know that insurance premiums never go down any more, but do you really need to gouge as much as you are? My renewal quote went up ~£160, while my latest quote is 62% higher than I paid 2 years ago. This for 25+years driving and 22 years NCB. Shameful.

@EmmaYhnell @cardiffuni @CUBiosciences Congratulations. Great achievement.

I have been promoted to Reader @cardiffuni @CUBiosciences I couldn't have done it without the support of marvelous mentors, generous colleagues and inspiring students who have helped me on this journey - thank you to you all / diolch yn fawr pawb. 🍾🥂🎉😊🍾🥂🎉😊🍾🥂🎉😊🍾

@tesswatts15 Just wish I could get down there more often.

@RhysPockett Absolutely - we’re so lucky

@Sinistral7 @calvinrobinson @darrenleckey Societally the UK is secular. Unfortunately, there is a state religion and we have the Lords Spiritual, so officially we’re not a secular country - we should be though.

@calvinrobinson @darrenleckey Or bibles - we are a secular country - keep your superstitions to yourselves.

Why do we allow this? How is it legal? Members of Parliament swearing in by name of Allah, holding a Quran. Our Monarch is still not allowed to marry a Catholic, yet we have Mohammedans in Parliament. Something is amiss. This is a Christian country.

@calvinrobinson Just admit you’re an intolerant, bigoted Christian extremist. The country should be secular and equal for all.

@TheEnglishRebel If you’re gonna make up shit they’ve also decided to resurrect jimmy savile and rolf Harris

In less than a week, Labour has decided to: Means test pensions Grant an amnesty for 100,000 illegals Give £3bn a year to Ukraine Tear up planning rules allowing builders to build wherever they like Thanks Labour-voting a-holes.

@LozzaFox You think we should be a theocracy like Iran? (Albeit Christian). Religion shouldn’t have anything to do with government at all.

I wonder what would happen if a Christian was voted into the iranian Parliament and wished to take their oath to serve the Ayatollah in Jesus Christ’s name. Oh yeah. That wouldn’t happen in a million billion years. We are not on our own side.

@FelicityHannah The way England are playing, letting him watch it is a punishment.

My 8 year old is crying because I told him he has to go to bed before kickoff tonight. Other parents - what are you doing? Shall we just have a nation of knackered kids tomo?

@mikegalsworthy Unencumbered by the pressures of office. We saw the same with Ed Milliband, he’s improved massively since he stepped down as leader of labour.

I’m stunned. I really mean that. Rishi Sunak has, since his loss, transformed into an eloquent, measured, witty, gracious, sombre statesman who is truly interesting to listen to… attentively. Where was this man before? I’m asking in all seriousness.

@Sargon_of_Akkad @Nigel_Farage Nigel doesn’t do solutions, he chucks a hand grenade in the room and fucks off.

@Nigel_Farage Nige, you need to get out of pugilism mode and move into statesman mode. You need to start making the case for the solutions to the important issues, and FPTP won't matter.

The Electoral Reform Society says this was the most disproportional election in British history.