Lucas

personal account. all views my own.

microbiology, astrobiology, and neuroscience enjoyer.

hobbyist writer and sound techie.

[Looking for Growth @lfg_uk]

There is no reason why we cannot have air conditioning in the U.K.

Especially in new builds.

Anyone who says otherwise is simply lying to you.

[Pixar @Pixar]

Taylor Swift surprised audiences at the world premiere of Toy Story 5 with a performance of her new original song for the film “I Knew It, I Knew You”

[NetChoice @NetChoice]

The UK's Online Safety Act, alongside America’s own KOSA and KOSMA proposals which haven’t succeeded yet in Congress, are deeply misguided.

They treat speech and debate as problems that the government needs to address online, rather than bolstering what the government is better equipped to deal with in almost every context: identifying specific, harmful behavior and using law enforcement to stop perpetrators.

[Proton VPN @ProtonVPN]

Identity verification laws:

❎ Protect children
✅ Force adults to give up their privacy

Turns out all kids have to do is use fake mustaches to bypass these checks, while adults are forced to hand over passports and take selfies.

[Butch Hartman @FairlyOddFather]

Happy May 4th! #maythe4thbewithyou #starwarsday #may4th

[Lucas @llee2006]

@Polymarket I wonder why

[Polymarket @Polymarket]

NEW: King Charles declares the bond between America & Britain is "priceless & eternal"

[Lucas @llee2006]

@NeilDotObrien I don't understand why private schools have a VAT. Surely education is a "good" and thus should not be subject to VAT?

[Lucas @llee2006]

@Polymarket True that!

[Big Brother Watch @BigBrotherWatch]

🚨News: Politicians have just voted away your online privacy & freedoms

Social media will be restricted for under-16s, the Government confirms.

This means that every one of us in the UK could soon need to submit to intrusive digital ID checks to access the internet fully.

This is a huge step back for free expression in Britain.

Worse still, the Government wants to impose this ban while an active consultation is still in progress.

Around the world, similar restrictions have failed to keep children safe. It is clear - a social media ban is not about children's wellbeing but a trojan horse for more surveillance and censorship.

[Dontae Majors | 🎨 SUMMER C0MM1SS10NS OPEN @Swordtee40]

The only day you can RT btw!

Prince Naveen arrived 100 years ago!

[Eternal @4498ss]

roblox was better when it looked like this

[Lucas @llee2006]

@hadestown Is this worldwide?

[Lucas @llee2006]

@littleapostate At least you noticed it and acted quickly — good on you for that.

Many "parents" parade their child on camera for the world to see just to chase money. And this results in devastating consequences for the child. It's disgusting.

[Amtrak @Amtrak]

Them: Why are you so strong?
Us: We’ve been training for years 😤🚊

[Kemi Badenoch @KemiBadenoch]

Children smashing up shops in broad daylight, stealing and even filming themselves doing it as if it were a game, is a much bigger problem than is being recognised. This is a total collapse of consequences.

To those making snide comments about race or black kids - you do not see scenes like this in Lagos or Nairobi. Not because the children there are different, but because actions have consequences. There are clear boundaries. Parents, communities, and the authorities do not wring their hands or look the other way.

Here, we have created a culture where too many young people believe they can do what they like and nothing will happen. That is the problem.

And we should be honest about where that leads. If a child loots a shop today, films it for social media, and faces no real consequence, they are going to do much worse tomorrow.

This is why under my leadership Conservatives are focusing on ENFORCEMENT, not just making more and more rules.

Our Take Back Our Streets Campaign is about getting 10,000 more police officers, immediate justice and immediate punishment. But let’s be honest, this is not just a policing issue. It is a failure of authority at every level.

Parents need to know where their children are and what they are doing. Discipline should start at home, not in a courtroom.

We have also weakened the system around them. Deterrence is the backbone of criminal justice. Labour have changed the law so anyone receiving a sentence under 12 months will automatically walk free, instead receiving a suspended sentence. When people believe offences like this will not lead to meaningful punishment, we should not be surprised when more of it happens. You get more of what you tolerate.

It’s not like we haven’t been here before. In 2011, when riots spread, the Conservative response was swift and visible. People saw consequences. And behaviour rapidly changed. That is what is missing now.

This all comes down to fairness. Law-abiding people should not feel like fools while gangs smash and grab without consequence. The sad truth is the communities most damaged by this behaviour are often the very ones these young people come from.

Only one approach will fix this: clear rules, real consequences, and the confidence to enforce them.

It’s time to Take Back Our Streets and bring back a culture of enforcement.

[Speaker Mike Johnson @SpeakerJohnson]

It is my distinct honor and great privilege to invite His Majesty King Charles III, The King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, to address a Joint Meeting of Congress.

Our two nations share one of the most consequential partnerships in history, and together we will mark the historic milestone of America’s 250th year of independence.

[Tottenham Hotspur @SpursOfficial]

Happy Passover to all our fans celebrating!

Chag Sameach 🤍

[Sundar Pichai @sundarpichai]

2004 was a good year, but your Gmail address doesn't need to be stuck in it.

To say goodbye to [email protected] or [email protected] (or whatever you were into at the time), go to your Google Account settings and choose any name available. You'll keep your old username and you can sign in with both.

[Lucas @llee2006]

@united Innovation? In Economy class? Colour me impressed UAL!