Paul 𓅪
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Paul 𓅪
@sideboard_billy
Just me. Supporter of THE Albion, most sports, The Smiths, indie music, LS Lowry, sarcasm. Global traveller.






Dear @realDonaldTrump and @PeteHegseth, I have a confession. I used to believe that our WWII heroes were our “Greatest Generation.” And I believe that’s still true. But, … But, what our military is accomplishing, right now, in the Persian Gulf, across all our services, is truly magnificent and worthy of our utmost praise and respect. The teamwork, the precision, the drive to survive from a downed airman, the integrity, the overwhelming power is historically unparalleled. This military man’s heart is full and my appreciation for the many and various ways our military excels leaves me with immense professional martial pride. We have a generation currently serving under tremendous domestic political pressures, none of which they deserve or precipitated. They survived 4 years of indifference and ridiculous social interference and meddling, and they persevered. They survived to become the world’s greatest and most morally-grounded military force since our Creation. Thank you from America and America’s Vets. Respectfully, Buzz Patterson Lt Col, USAF (Retired)



Football reporters should never ever, ever, ever use the word ‘disaster’ in relation to giving a goal away. We’ve just marked the Hillsborough tragedy. Check your language. Do much better.


Overnight, the IRGC announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz via state media. Today, at least two vessels have been fired upon, according to maritime tracking groups. Approximately 20 vessels have turned around, according to the WSJ.


🚨NEW: The Strait of Hormuz has been fully reopened















