Welsh-Aussie Assistant Headteacher, historian, in London at a Secondary School. Traveler - 76 countries so far. Cycle Commuter. PC games. Former Intelligence Corps Reservist. Surrey CCC. Irony warning. #NAFO, NATO Matters. Will block DMs unless a friend.https://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3muyshivsh22kJust reminded by recent events I need to make a donation to the RNLI. They are the best of us.08 Sep 2026 10:22 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3muyshivsh22khttps://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3muyretqxws2kBet that is a contrast for most with the experience for their abused wives, partners and ex-partners. The Nazis were also nice and polite to any "Aryan" woman who agreed with them or at least didn't challenge them. [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Sep 2026 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3muyretqxws2khttps://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3muynn23r222dI was using the adult section from age 11, especially for non-fiction books. But, if your purpose is to create a compliant and safely stupid generation... [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Sep 2026 08:55 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3muynn23r222dhttps://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3muwhcbmz6s2aThomas, whose large social media following has been part of the group’s recruitment drive, has claimed to have “handpicked” his group of activists for “quality over quantity” I guess that means he has picked the ones who can tie their own shoe-laces.... 🙄 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/07/patriot-platform-far-right-group-dover-portsmouth?CMP=share_btn_url07 Sep 2026 11:56 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwhcbmz6s2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3muwfv327jk23On my London ride this morning passed the Battle of Cable St mural. A reminder of the "welcome" they got from the East End Docklands the last time a mob of twats in fascist black uniforms started parading around here.07 Sep 2026 11:31 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwfv327jk23https://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3muw3z27z5s26The more you read about Hegseth getting rid of Donahue the worse it gets... The US Army's premier expert on use of drones and defence against drone from working closely with the Ukrainians. Not like that might be desparately needed now! 😬 [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Sep 2026 08:34 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3muw3z27z5s26https://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3mutjuqiug22owww.maptap.gg September 6 99🎯 98🎯 93🏆 99🎯 60🤨 Final score: 860 Damn my lack of knowledge of African geography... https://www.maptap.gg06 Sep 2026 08:05 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mutjuqiug22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3muscwhmi3s2lLeytonstone Underground (albeit on an above ground section) Station has amazung mosaics celebrating local man Alfred Hitchcock.05 Sep 2026 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3muscwhmi3s2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3murk4me3o22xThis is getting worse. I hope security services are all over this and know where these people work (although, like the Brownshirts of old, many will be unemployed.) All are potential terrorists. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/sep/05/black-clad-protesters-balaclavas-block-road-port-of-dover-kent?CMP=share_btn_url05 Sep 2026 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3murk4me3o22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3mupyeryb222gOne of my Year 7 (11 years old) students whom I just met for the new school year has informed me that she is most interested in the War of the Roses, is a member of the Richard III society and participates online with lectures about him... I am going to have to brush up on my Richard III knowledge04 Sep 2026 22:13 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupyeryb222ghttps://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3mupgso53gc2nShare a timeless movie moment [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Sep 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupgso53gc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3mupenvhgb22xWell that has won me over. Totally willing to now overlook they are a party of rich racist pricks who are taking bribes from dodgy crypto criminals and Russian sources with a clear intent to sell out the UK and fuck over the poor all the while intent on creating a modern fascist state. 🙄 [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Sep 2026 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupenvhgb22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3mupcww63mc2xSign at my GP reception. Shouldn't need stating but glad they do.04 Sep 2026 15:50 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupcww63mc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3muocbhlke224"Through a series of experiments, psychologists amassed evidence that the upper classes are indeed more prone to behaving badly, from being oblivious to other road users, lying at work and taking treats meant for children." Look forward to water is wet study. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/sep/03/ig-nobel-prize-awards-2026-winners?CMP=share_btn_url04 Sep 2026 06:05 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3muocbhlke224https://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3muoakvhk4s24When things are shit in Argentina being delivered by a shit government, you can always rely on the leader to push Argentine Imperialism as a distraction. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/04/president-javier-milei-winds-of-change-support-argentina-claim-to-falkland-islands?CMP=share_btn_url04 Sep 2026 05:35 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3muoakvhk4s24https://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3mulqxeeogc22Scored lowest on a place I have been to... damn. www.maptap.gg September 3 98🎯 94🏅 98🔥 86🎓 93🏆 Final score: 925 https://www.maptap.gg03 Sep 2026 05:50 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulqxeeogc22https://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3mulnmofo4s2mKing Edward of England and King Ferdinand & Queen Isabella of Spain would be very proud... https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/02/israel-seeking-trumps-support-for-plan-to-expel-palestinians-from-gaza?CMP=share_btn_url03 Sep 2026 04:50 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mulnmofo4s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3muj7fqc5xk2tWithout saying your age, what’s your favorite movie that came out when you were 20 years old? [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Sep 2026 05:31 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3muj7fqc5xk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3muhg5nadjc2kHow he managed to tolerate working for a complete clueless fool with the sensibilities of a particularly stupid teenager who seems to have developed his whole philosophy on war and the military from tbe shitty film 300 for as long as he did is a mystery. [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Sep 2026 12:26 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhg5nadjc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3mubqxiz53k27Estonia. My first trip there since 2004. Highly recommend and tip to fellow teachers: take some ID that proves you are a teacher. Most sites give you the same as a student discount. Fortunately I had my union card in my wallet.30 Aug 2026 06:23 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mubqxiz53k27https://bsky.app/profile/djshackson.bsky.social/post/3mu7abeibr22fTip off to ICE from Laura Loomer is just so on brand for the modern far right. They are not unified by a common purpose to something greater than themselves. They will always be jockeying for influence and position. Hilarious given this dick loved ICE. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/28/milo-yiannopoulos-detained-ice?CMP=share_btn_url29 Aug 2026 06:19 +0000at://did:plc:fx2nto2buuthck6opdljthuh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu7abeibr22f