Oli

@OliverNoble@mastodon.world
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"EVERYTHING was for ever until it was NO MORE"

socialist (ex labour), chilled, always curious and learning xx

I may boost random stuff that just seems interesting , my comments may be satirical, or sarcastic, or wrong so corrections (with evidence) always much appreciated

LocationWest Midlands UK
PoliticsEx-Labour

This is not about excusing the crimes or authoritarianism of the Iranian regime. It’s about understanding the context that gave rise to it, and the role that Western powers played in destroying the possibility of a different, more peaceful future. It’s about recognizing that the seeds of today’s conflicts were planted by yesterday’s coups, sanctions, and covert operations.

(10/11)

Can we please not have world war 3 this week? Or ever? I remain pretty sure that the vast majority of people don't actually want this. I'm reminded of the quote from M.A.S.H. that "War is worse than hell because everyone in hell did something to deserve to be there, in war, except for some of the brass, almost no one did"

Fascinating world of ancient #glass: A magnificent #Roman striped mosaic bowl, made of preformed rods and canes fused on or in mold. Timeless beauty!

Dating late 1st BC–early 1st AD, found in Cuora, Cavarzere, Italy
Photo: Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Adria

#archaeology #romanarchaeology

One of the more interesting #summer #moths I had last night is BUFF ARCHES - a trompe l'oeil which looks like it has a chunk out of its middle or is wrapping a caramel cloak around naked grey flesh. Close inspection shows it's actually all one wing surface - just a clever trick on the eye. (same moth, just on different surfaces)

#moths #mothsandbutterflies #butterflies #MothsMatter #nature #wildlife #britishwildlife #lepidoptera #entomology #insect #garden #conservation #biodiversity #alttext

After all the predictions of traffic chaos at the "controversial" Dutch-style roundabout at West Bar, the reality is the opposite. I guess that's why all the news outlets that had stories about how controversial it was have gone quiet.

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@ChrisMayLA6 I cannot recall the last time I saw a coherent strategy on anything from a U.K. Gov. If they simply took a step back and created strategies together with roadmaps to achieve objectives and desired outcomes we wouldn’t be in this mess. It just seems we have a bunch of rudderless ministers who have no idea how to govern and being influenced by the latest hot topic.

I think it’s time we revive the #notInMyName hashtag

I most certainly do *not* stand with Israel, Mr Starmer

#israel #gaza #iran #palestine #genocide

*edit* it’s been pointed out to me that this picture is from October 2024, and as such potentially doesn’t reflect current diplomatic relations between the UK and Israel. Thanks to @elaine1helen for the tip. My bad for not checking first.

"The unilateral bombing of Iran by Israel does nothing to make us safer and risks full-scale war."

@elliechowns.bsky.social‬ reacts to news of widespread bombing of Iran by Israel overnight.