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MartinVeart

@MartinVeart@mastodon.scot

A bit political. Not fond of nationalism in any form but extremely depressed with the current path of the UK therefore open to options. Very pro-EU. UK and Irish citizen, living in Scotland since 2000. Knows a bit about energy, both renewables and fossil fuel. Does Human Factors for a living. Will toot on radio and trash television programmes.

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MartinVeart, to random
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Yesterday I used some foul-mouthed terms to describe the Conservative Government and their far-right rebels holding out for these so called Rwanda flights. Make no mistake: refugees, the small boats are mere tools to what the real aim is. Namely, to put ministers above the law.

MartinVeart,
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@RejoinEU with all my heart, I hope you are correct. But I am sure many wrote off Hitler and the NSDAP in similar terms.

MartinVeart,
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@RejoinEU it is more in my view. It will set the precedent that a government can pass a law that states a minister’s decision is above the courts, above the rule of law. Once this is passed about refugees, it can be passed again for anything, over anyone.

MartinVeart, to random
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Rwanda Bill. A shower of bastards supporting it. A shower of cunts opposing it for being too weak.

patrickhadfield, to random
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They would say that, wouldn't they!!!

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ap-peru-aliens-lima-mexico-b2477907.html

MartinVeart,
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@patrickhadfield of course the are aliens. I’ve watched Men in Black. Humans invent superglue? Of course not. That was shipped in like Velcro.

hankg, to Aviation

Lovely read as I'm about to board a Boeing 737-800...

Title: Boeing supplier was warned of parts "defects," lawsuit claims

msn.com/en-us/money/companies/…

MartinVeart,
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@hankg 737-800 is fine. It’s the Max that deserves the bad reputation. Relax 🙂

MartinVeart,
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@hankg The Max issue goes back to 2012 (by memory) when Boeing needed to compete with the Airbus A320. I’m sure you know the engine history so you are right; it is a commercial issue that forced a bad engineering solution. At least the 800 engines does not change the handling profile of the entire aircraft!

MartinVeart,
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@jann @hankg

MartinVeart, to random
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All governments but especially the UK Government should remember that universal human rights lie at the heart of a civilised society. If we cannot care for the stranger, we will not care for one another.

MartinVeart, to random
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Nacreous cloud over Grangemouth. Honestly the camera does not give it justice.

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MartinVeart, to random
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Okay. Fess up. Who did this?

Post-Brexit and under Conservative rule though, it is fair comment.

MartinVeart, to random
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That is a lot of heavy lifting made by the show-stopper!

MartinVeart, to random
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BBC Radio4 News at 13:00. “Protesters have been involved in scuffles with police at The Cenotaph ahead of pro-Palestinian march this afternoon.”
What does that make you think? Bloody Palestinian supporters making trouble? Not counter-protestors though, not the far right Nazi troublemakers chanting “England ‘til I die.” No, that came later in the bulletin, without mention of far right or Nazis.

fulelo, to random
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- Boris thought old people should accept fate, inquiry told
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67278517

MartinVeart,
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@fulelo I have long considered Boris Johnson to be a psychopath but to hear news of his callous approach to the elderly ahead of the Covid19 pandemic is truly shocking. There is no one who should vote Tory ever again.

drskyskull, to random
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The callousness with which people advocate for the murder of innocents as a necessary evil is shocking and incredibly depressing

MartinVeart,
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@Rhodium103 @zleap @drskyskull I am sure anyone who has read Chomsky would agree. The economic cycle of the Middle East is bomb and rebuild. Bomb and rebuild. Money made by both sides. Hatred is passed on from generation to generation. Wars need dark emotions.

MartinVeart,
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@zleap @sellathechemist @Rhodium103 @drskyskull I haven’t read Chomsky’s modern writing but have witnessed with my own eyes the type of support the West gives Israel, as reported by both Chomsky and John Pilger.

kevinrothrock, to random

Elon Musk became Twitter CEO one year ago today. Hard to believe that users have endured only a year of this nightmare.

MartinVeart,
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@kevinrothrock I endured a week under Musk before bailing from that fascist shitshow.

TheEuropeanNetwork, to Europe

Solo travel is on the rise as travellers seek greater freedom and independence.

Taking a trip alone comes with challenges and risks, however, and choosing the right destination is key.

Hungarian airline Wizz Air has put together a ranking of the top European cities for solo travellers in 2023.

They analysed reviews from solo travellers on TripAdvisor to determine which destinations afforded lone tourists the most positive experiences.

https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/10/22/rhodes-split-istanbul-which-are-the-best-european-cities-for-solo-travellers

MartinVeart,
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@TheEuropeanNetwork I remember in 2017 turning up for my return flight on Wizz Air and being charged £140 because the family did not have paper boarding passes. I will not willingly fly with them again. Ever.

MartinVeart, to random
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Shouldn’t have been wasting time with that dissertation Rowan.

MartinVeart, to random
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Norway long has a solution to this issue. They tax a vehicle on engine size, power output and kerb weight. A small-engined, low powered light car attracts little tax. A massive SUV is taxed to hell. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/16/suvs-emit-more-climate-damaging-gas-than-older-cars-do-study-finds

MartinVeart, to random
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A friend reminded me of this 70-year-old cartoon.

DeborahLeagueFineArt, (edited ) to photography
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Spinner Dolphins At Electric Beach, Oahu, photography. Snorkeling among the abundant tropical fish found in the warm water at Electric beach, my friends and I were treated to a visit by a pod of Spinner dolphins. They stayed with us for almost an hour, chattering loudly underwater to one another and putting on a show worthy of admission.

ART - https://deborah-league.pixels.com/featured/spinner-dolphins-at-electric-beach-rachel-league.html

MartinVeart,
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@DeborahLeagueFineArt Amazing creatures. I feel fortunate to have seen large pods of spinners off the coast of South West Africa.

SmudgeTheInsultCat, to random
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MartinVeart,
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@SmudgeTheInsultCat Is that why your photograph is only the head and not the rest of you?

MartinVeart, to random
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Apparently Sunak says the country doesn’t want an election right now. Prove Rishi wrong. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/641904?fbclid=IwAR1m8_tzvJU7jlKeGjogG3Dz8D_jW3WzKqd2GGj7B9uKjGS0bU2koo_xO88_aem_ARhWxdlDD4LxuQgxDAUktjrSjNAzCY57pp8o9oRjSs6TYzMMqGlvGpXIaS8vDOwk2kw

lowqualityfacts, to random
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This is good to know.
https://patreon.com/lowqualityfacts

MartinVeart,
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@lowqualityfacts you are so so wrong. The middle finger is only the start. It is then inserted up each others’ nose and nose fairies are extracted and exchanged. It is the highest form of courtesy and, in winter, can be life saving.

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