Terry

Always trying to see the funny side of life.

[Terry @dinocras51]

@mikegalsworthy It’s not madness, it’s normal; people doing what they believe is in their own short term interests. They’ve not been getting what they want from the status quo so they vote for disruption of it. It’s perfectly rational, albeit the resulting actions & outcomes are unpredictable

[Mark @marben100]

Congratulations to Paul Scott on launching his own "Small-Cap Value Report" Substack - will be a "must read"! https://t.co/CCg65u3J4q

[Terry @dinocras51]

Private Investors - Paul Scott has moved on from Stockopedia, where his small cap analysis and insights were one of the main reasons I subscribed. I am following him to his newly set-up substack; I thoroughly recommend you do the same.

https://t.co/iHCDnIMFTM

[Terry @dinocras51]

@JonathanPieNews Johnson’s native language is bollocks and he is a monoglot.

[Terry @dinocras51]

@JoeyMannarinoUS @JDVance1 What is this WOKE you need protection from? I really don’t understand either what it is or what is so frightening about it. Can you explain?

[Terry @dinocras51]

@Peston Custodial sentences for such crimes are a complete nonsense. These people are not a risk to the public and a non-custodial sentence would’ve been more appropriate, effective, cheaper and sensible.

[Terry @dinocras51]

@MitchBenn Conspiracy or Cock-up? I’ll go for cock-up every time. A sad young man, radicalised over the internet, decided Trump was the problem and he would eliminate him. Security detailed to protect Trump made several terrible mistakes and at least one innocent person dies - Cock-up!

[Led By Donkeys @ByDonkeys]

Never forget. Vote them out.

[Jonathan Pie @JonathanPieNews]

Well, this one seems to be popular!

[Victoria Collins MP @TweetingCollins]

Thank you Steve Coogan for endorsing me to be the next MP for Harpenden, Berkhamsted, Tring and our villages!

As a long-time Labour supporter, Steve knows the only way to beat the Conservatives in Harpenden & Berkhamsted is to #VoteLibDem! 🔶

[Sally Symington @SallySymington]

A big thank you to Steve Coogan for endorsing me to be the next MP for South West Hertfordshire! 🙌

As a long-time Labour supporter, Steve understands the only way to beat the Conservatives in this area is to tactically vote for #libdems this election.

[Terry @dinocras51]

I'm using @BestforBritain's tactical voting information tool https://t.co/Jxy2Goq9tU because it shows local factors and the latest polling data. https://t.co/FT6F9kOH6i

[James O'Brien @mrjamesob]

Bloody hell. I thought I’d done a decent job of debagging these Herberts but this is on the next level

[Terry @dinocras51]

@IanDunt Not sure how buying your book will help you appearance - but if you think it will help...

[Brendan May @bmay]

Chris Patten has just murdered the party of which he was Chairman. It’s all in here - the bilge of Brexit, the worst foreign policy error ever made, and the insanity of the right wing cult’s grip on this once great political machine. Pure gold, spread it.

[Dan Rather @DanRather]

If I may, there’s something I need to get off my chest.

As democracy remains under siege, it has been frustrating to watch how the press covers politics these days.

I am reminded by lessons that came to me during the Nixon years as a CBS News correspondent, which I’ll add here:

1. Enough with Both-sides-ism

When one side lies intentionally and repeatedly, they are no longer entitled to the benefit of the doubt. They should be held to account, right away. Do not simply repeat the narratives they spew.

2. Prioritize Live Fact-Checking

Rigorous and robust fact-checking is the best defense against misinformation, intentional lies, and deflection.

If Trump says the sky is green, the story isn’t that the sky is now green; the story is that the sky is still blue and Trump got it wrong.

3. Ask Lawmakers Hard Questions

Ask about the fundamental principles of democracy. Push them to go on the record that Biden won the 2020 election.

Ask if they support the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

This writing is not to offer any claim of knowing it all. Your correspondent has made his share of mistakes, but after more than seven decades I believe I have picked up a few useful guideposts.

Good journalism is always worth it. Our democracy depends on it.

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For the rest of my list, please see my the latest post of my independent newsletter – the link is in my Twitter biography.

[Terry @dinocras51]

Our grandson James is completing the Winter Run 10k on 25th February 2024 for Cancer Research UK. Please support the fundraising team and help them reach their target to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK. https://t.co/lfrNoYCfuW

[Ian Dunt @IanDunt]

We really should make it mandatory for voters to watch this 3 minute clip before the election campaign begins. Would help put things into perspective.

[Terry @dinocras51]

So because I receive a State benefit (in my case a pension) the Gov't will be able to look into my bank account whenever it wants - really! Why are such powers necessary? What about my rights to privacy? Why has this legislation been brought in in a way that avoids scrutiny?

[Deborah Meaden 🇺🇦 @DeborahMeaden]

Turns out taking back control...never meant "us" did it. Please, please watch....