Paul Scrafton

Grumpy ADHD twat on amphetamines. Proud member of the anti growth coalition ✊

[Paul Scrafton @Scrafflad]

It's about time the workers took a bit of control back from the political and economically elite. We need strikes and if the workers are threatened we need more people to strike in support of them. A chain reaction of class based organised withholding of labour is the only answer

[Stan Collymore @StanCollymore]

Graham Thorpe, England cricketer, with beautiful daughters, loving wife, family and friends.

Took his own life.

Too many men in particular, at a time when information is plentiful, charities on standby, text, phone and email services ready, are deciding to end their lives.

Many reading this, like me will have hit very close to where Graham got but stopped short, just. It's a desperate, confusing and frightening experience mixed with a matter of factness that at the time feels sobering, you feel you're thinking and acting clearly but you're not.

Graham's wife took the decision to tell the world of how Graham both lived and sadly died, in the hope that if you or someone you know are struggling you'll grab one of the branches set out below and contact someone who can and will help.

When someone takes their life, there's a trail of pain, questions and few answers, but many of us know that anxiety and depression gets so bad that life simply doesn't feel worth living. In my case I was lucky, very lucky. I ran, and ran some more until clouds lifted, the anxiety moved away and I could think straight. Looking back I've been seconds away from death several times, so reading about Graham is incredibly confronting, upsetting and sobering as I'm sure it is for many.

I didn't know Graham but his story is all too familiar. Anxiety and depression for men, particularly men, hides invisible as the forced machismo creates a mask, a shield. You laugh, you crack a joke, you "look" ok and you carry on. But then one day as if you were preparing a meal, you take stock, prepare your deed and,

You take your life.

Leaving others with a lifetime of pain.

You don't mean to, it's the last thing you want, but it's the unintended consequences of a decision made, nonetheless.

If you're reading this, and can relate to any of the above, firstly have 5 minutes to think of Graham, his children and his wife, they need all the love and support that can be sent their way.

Then, if you're anxious, depressed, really struggling, ease know that my email is open to sound off, that charities such as the Samaritans are there 24/7, SANE charity phone line is open from 4pm to 10pm daily, MIND have drop in centres nationally and emergence services will always help on 999 or NHS 111.

To Graham and his family, you're on my mind and the mind of many, and to those struggling, you're a second away from help even in your darkest hour.

Protect life. Yours.

Stand up. Speak out.

[Nate Bear @NateB_Panic]

Gaza City this time last year. Now almost completely destroyed. The scale of the loss is beyond comprehension. A crime against humanity in the truest meaning of the words

[Paul Scrafton @Scrafflad]

@AfricanHub_ If that is what they are actually doing then I hope they continue to do it. Killing beautiful wild animals for "fun" is pretty disgusting. They should tell them to run and start taking shots at them

[Tom Hatfield @WordMercenary]

We often mock Americans for being completely unaware of other countries doing stuff better but large numbers of Brits seem to genuinely believe our train prices are normal.

[The Purple Pimpernel @Eyeswideopen69]

Imagine how many Metropolitan police officers could be hired if Radcliffe paid his taxes in London rather than Monaco…

Where he doesn’t pay any taxes at all.

[Adam @AdameMedia]

An ISRAELI teacher was put in solitary confinement for seeing Palestinians as human.

They threatened to r*pe his daughter.

"They wished me to die, my children to die, they threatened to r*pe my daughter."

And they call Israel a democracy. 🤡

[Prem Sikka @premnsikka]

Wilko owner won't plug £70m pension deficit.

Company paid £150m dividends.

Deficit as company didn't meet its obligations.

Scheme to be rescued by PPF. Max limit 90%. Workers to lose some rights.

Change law - make pension schemes a priority creditor.
https://t.co/woBpLlYALV

[Adam @AdameMedia]

The Real Reasons why Gaddafi was ki!!ed

1. Libya had no electricity bills, electricity came free of charge to all citizens.

2. There were no interest rates on loans, the banks were state-owned, the loan of citizens by law 0%.

3. Gaddafi promised not to buy a house for his parents until everyone in Libya owns a home.

4. All newlywed couples in Libya received 60,000 dinars from the government & because of that they bought their own apartments & started their families.

5. Education & medical treatment in Libya are free. Before Gaddafi there were only 25% readers, 83% during his reign

6. If Libyans wanted to live on a farm, they received free household appliances, seeds and livestock.

7. If they cannot receive treatment in Libya, the state would fund them $2300+ accommodation & travel for treatment abroad.

8. If you bought a car, the government finances 50% of the price.

9. The price of gasoline became $ 0.14 per liter.

10. Libya had no external debt, and reserves were $150 Billion (now frozen worldwide)

11. Since some Libyans can't find jobs after school, the government will pay the average salary when they can't find a job.

12. Part of oil sales in Libya are directly linked to the bank accounts of all citizens.

13. The mother who gave birth to the child will receive $5000

14. 40 loaves of bread cost $0.15.

15. Gaddafi has implemented the world's biggest irrigation project known as the "BIG MAN PROJECT" to ensure water availability in the desert.

[Prem Sikka @premnsikka]

Nothing Learnt.

Rachel Reeves weighs PFI-style deal for £9bn new Thames crossing.

Private sector will get FIVE to SIX times back. Govt will underwrite all risks.

Far cheaper for the govt to borrow.

Another example of the state guaranteeing profiteering
https://t.co/uFhtKoQnDa

[BladeoftheSun @BladeoftheS]

If Sir Jim Ratcliffe wore 10 real £40,000 Rolex's on each arm, and they all got stolen, and he went into London every single day.

It would take him 5,000 days, 13.7 years, and 100,000 Rolex's to pay back the £4bn he has dodged in taxes.

[Paul Scrafton @Scrafflad]

@mrjamesob You were told over and over what the Israeli state was. You chose to call those telling you antisemitic. Now suddenly the scales have fallen from your eyes. Do me a favour!

[Stan Collymore @StanCollymore]

Nail on head here.

American "culture" has destroyed British culture to the point you could get one thousand 18- 40 year old Britons together who couldn't name 10 British traditions or cultural norms but could parrot any number of American words, pop culture and habits.

That's who destroyed British culture.

If you don't believe it, go anywhere in Europe today and see what local cultural events, unique to that culture are taking place through summer.

[Paul Scrafton @Scrafflad]

@Resist_05 Clip would be much better without the background music

[Shahid Bolsen @ShahidkBolsen]

Oh yes, by all means, let's talk about criminal immigrants...

[Rania @umyaznemo]

Lies, lies, lies. That's what 1srael does, it lies!

[Paul Scrafton @Scrafflad]

Bloody hell 😀😀😀

[Carrie🌻 @FirstLadyNot]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[BladeoftheSun @BladeoftheS]

Charlotte Church sang From the River to the Sea at a fundraising event for Palestinians and now all the usual people are screaming antisemitism and trying to cancel her.

RT if you stand with Charlotte Church and Palestine.

[Alex Gordon #JoinAUnion @alexgordon4me]

The @RMTunion Fishburn Band just getting in some light practice this morning in Durham before marching past the County Hotel on our way to the Big Meeting @DurhamGala @durhamgalafilm

These great musicians express our pride in working class culture and struggle for socialism.

[Halima Khan @HalimaNyomi]

It’s been one week since the election results came out

In East London, the people who voted and those who didn’t now have the same concerns.

Of the many seats, Stratford and Bow raising suspicions… 🇵🇸🥀🪴