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John Rawlings-Anders

@johnra5465

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Lefty (bleeding heart liberal) with a keen interest in USA politics. Loyal Sheffield Wednesday fan, paleo enthusiast and crossfitter

London, UK
Joined December 2012
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Just listen to #BarackObama speeches v current #POTUS One's are full of hope and inclusion and the other's full of hate and division #polesapart
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
@4a_of England - London
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
People using #foodbanks are desperate and in need of food (obviously!) Hopefully the #stigma associated with them will decrease as they become more common Wouldn't it be great if we all earned a #livingwage and they were no longer required!
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Can't take credit as seen on #FB - 'It didn't start with gas chambers It started with politicians dividing the people with "Us v them" It started with intolerance and hate speech and when people stopped caring they became desensitized and turned a blind eye' #ringanybells ๐Ÿค”
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
What if we made buying a gun in #USA as hard as it is for women trying to obtain an abortion!! #JustSaying
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
It's frightening to think that if you're rich and powerful that although the public will not exonerate you there will only be a short exploration of feelings then things will quieten down and the next news cycle will dominate our thoughts ๐Ÿ˜ก #MuellerHearing #ObstructionOfJustice
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
I stand with the #FirstResponders of 9/11 Ron Paul et al should be ashamed of themselves blocking a bill that would support a #victimcompensationfund There was money for the tax cuts that made the rich richer but not for those that risked their lives #anotherlowpoint
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
It's bad enough that we have the current #POTUS or the new #UK prime minister in power But what is as worrying is that they will cut essential services for the most vulnerable #shameonthem
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Hell #USA how did you guys end up with this #POTUS The #UK didn't vote our #PM in Whatever - our message is not being believed - so #Labour / #Democrats the hard work for us is getting people to believe that caring for our community/all people is a lofty goal #liberalvalues
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
I don't know how @JenC72576 and @Tracy9672 (BTW Happy Birthday) do this They put in an enormous amount of work on twitter for #Resistance (keep up the great work) and follow their recommendations - I do However I need some time off Twitter I'll be back 15th of September #break
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Planning to raise the retirement age to 75 is intolerable I know we're living longer but #No ! I feel for the #youngergeneration I think my age bracket means I miss this #just for now What 18 year old wants to work until 75 ๐Ÿ˜ก
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
We #swfc don't make it easy for ourselves and that's why I look much older than I am ๐Ÿ˜ If I'm pissed off that we blew a 2 goal lead just think how our players are feeling ๐Ÿ˜ฅ You deserve Man of the Match #Reach
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
Nuff said!!
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John Rawlings-Anders
7 years
What to say? Fantastic win #swfc After a v difficult week we rose above losing the last couple of games with an accomplished performance
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Today's incident at #LondonBridge #UK reminds us of the incredible work by the #securityservices that happens daily in trying to keep all of us safe #thankyou Best wishes to any of the public that have been injured #speedyrecovery
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Many people don't know what #socialism is and tend to interchange this word with #communism If you believe in only looking after number one - you'll disagree with both #Lookafteryourcommunity
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John Rawlings-Anders
9 years
Through thick and thin, different owners, managers and players. We watch through snow and rain, we support this team. Happy Birthday #swfc
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Was it just coincidence that the #Tories chose #BorisJohnson as #PrimeMinister today? It was the #hottestdayoftheyear Welcome to #Hell ๐Ÿ”ฅ It's rumoured that #POTUS suggested that the reason Boris got the job is because he's popular and is the #UK version of him ๐Ÿ˜ก
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
It was #BlackWomensEqualPayDay yesterday I support any worker fighting for a living wage and equal pay Women traditionally are paid less than men Don't let them divide and conquer #EqualPayEqualWork #WorkersUnite #Solidarity #closethegap
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John Rawlings-Anders
7 years
I would rather live in a country where health care is available to all than #USA where it's not The NHS has its problems but at least in #UK everyone has access to health care The current administration in USA don't care about the people who haven't got cover
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John Rawlings-Anders
3 years
In the USA the term 'Karen' is largely used to signify a particular type of person - No offence to people whose name is Karen - However in the UK we just call them #asshole
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
How do I feel?? Incredibly sad about the plight of #BuryFC #swfc should have been allowed to play Bury so that they would have been able to put some money in their #coffers #EFLCup
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
It must be frightening to live in the #USA as the sand is always moving and you never know whether the statements coming out of the #WH are true #impeachment
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
One of the few professions that I admire is #teaching They provide a necessary service in a sometimes hostile world So when they take strike action #Governments should do all they can to rectify their grievances ๐Ÿคจ #Starbankschool in Birmingham #UK
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
I hate football at times and still can't believe Leeds played better on this occasion ๐Ÿ˜ซ I've still not matured because I couldn't tweet yesterday (major mood) #SWFC losing to any team especially #LUFC is v painful On to the next game and I can't wait for the summer transfers
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
I don't mind being labelled a #snowflake as I see this as a recognition that I care about people (well-being) and the environment (trying to reduce my carbon footprint) as there's no #planetB
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
There is an alarming rise in far-right terror groups And as @Triciac3363 has already pointed out - using mental illness to somehow try to explain #ElPasoShootings and #Dayton is a disservice to people who have mental health issues #MassMurder
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
Away and isolated last weekend so could only read the match analysis and supporters comments and from what I could glean #swfc were rubbish Today's result and a win by SWFC doesn't deflect that "we" still have issues but a win is 3 points and v welcome for a team in our position
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Words cannot convey the impact the best transfer activity that I can remember by #swfc has had on SWFC win today I'll say I'm not going to go overboard re winning both games at the start of the season #HappyFan and I'll say SWFC will win the #Championship - there I've said it!!
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
What is it with so much hate towards #GretaThunberg Not only is she v young and v articulate but also brave enough to speak out to help preserve our #planet #ClimateDebate
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
I know I'm biased but #SWFC were by far the better team Many people would say that's rubbish but we were the better team!! SWFC lost to #AVFC - you guys were second best and still won 1-3 I'm not bitter #Thatsfootball #wewererobbed
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John Rawlings-Anders
9 years
Each year fans say it's our year for our football team #swfc to do something special. I actually believe this is our year #promisedland
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Healthy eating emphasis is no longer on #fats as the problem in Western diets The main culprit is #sugar Dextrose Fructose Glucose and Corn syrup etc are all sugar derivatives #Happyhealthyeating
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
In my day England football team didn't travel around so I didn't see them much! (I'm from #Sheffield ) so wasn't bothered re the result but I'm beginning to take an interest other than #swfc - Yes some players played better than others but still a great team performance #England
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
To all #Dads including those who are sadly no longer with us #HappyFathersDay
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John Rawlings-Anders
12 years
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John Rawlings-Anders
10 years
We're destroying the environment and sleep walking through denial with many of us not accepting how close we are to ruining the planet
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
It's not easy being #homeless (you don't say!) With the weather getting v cold it must be extra hazardous So just want to note my appreciation to those #individuals and #organizations that help the homeless A big #thankyou
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John Rawlings-Anders
9 years
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Feel really helpless not knowing how to make a useful contribution to the efforts to reduce the devastation caused by fires in the rain forest of Brazil and Sub-Saharan Africa impacting their indigenous populations #AmazonFires #Africanfires Politicians - #Stoptalkingtakeaction
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
It's ironic that the v thing #Brexiteers wanted was more control over #parliament as their reason for leaving the #EU And what's happened? The shut down of Parliament has been agreed upon - Spin this in whatever way - it's still a shutdown! #undemocratic
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Annoying!! I'm just about to like a tweet and my twitter feed shifts - now I can't find it I know this has been said many times Hoping if lots of us tweet about this then something will be done strength in #numbers
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
I never understood why people voted for #Brexit when it's not in their interest to do so!! And with this #PM #UK will probably leave the #EU with #NoDeal
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John Rawlings-Anders
9 years
Work it out people
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
There's no doubt about #USA President's views on non-whites Note his tweet about some #femaleDemocrats stating they should leave USA and go back to their country of origin I wonder if he says that to the First Lady ๐Ÿค” Hopefully not the view of most of USA #repugnant
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John Rawlings-Anders
7 years
Today I want to say negative stuff - but my late dad always said if you can't say anything positive re #swfc don't say anything #mumstheword
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John Rawlings-Anders
8 years
Can a #Trump supporter tell him that "Public Office" is not there for #gain #Nordstrom not stocking his family's line is not #politics
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
When a woman is the victim of revenge porn - she is forced to resign However when 'men' revel in their so-called conquests they become more popular What a sick world we live in!! #JustWrong #DoubleStandards
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John Rawlings-Anders
11 years
Republicans (Tea party) will surely make another play at dismantling Affordable health care. Let's make sure we again stay strong and united
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Many people assume that the #NHS ( #UK health service) is being fleeced by #healthtourism But the biggest drain on our health service is payments being made to private health companies #saveourNHS
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Would at least 22 of my Twitter friends PLEASE copy and tweet? (Not RT) Veterans Crisis Line US 800-273-8255 UK 0800 138 1619 Canada 18334564566
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
I may be a lefty but do and will always remember the people who risked their lives everyday so I can live mine #MemorialDay #USA
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John Rawlings-Anders
8 years
We're higher in the league than we've been for years, our football is exquisite. May be foolish, don't fear any team in the play offs #swfc
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
That feeling when you read a tweet and realise they don't support your ideals (Trump supporter) It's wrong to cast all with the same brush but those who disagree with my tweets don't believe in facts #Period
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John Rawlings-Anders
10 years
President Obama's plan to keep the Internet free and open has been successful - Thank you Mr President #NetNeutrality
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
It's difficult when one of the world's most powerful people attacks you #Cummings (I know you'll be strong) It's just deflection from his #inadequacies
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John Rawlings-Anders
8 years
"We" #swfc came into this game "playing to win" not our day We'll get it together on another day - mark my words!!
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
All fans are anticipating #England women's ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง football team to go all the way and bring the world cup back to these shores They have already surpassed expectations Come on England ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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John Rawlings-Anders
3 months
Apologies for any random links/messages sent from my account. I was hacked. Now resolved.
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John Rawlings-Anders
7 years
The #Conservative party UK is littered with leaders like #Heath #Cameron and now #May who put their selfish ambitions b4 the country's needs
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Why is it that some politicians left of centre are scrutinised more than say those right of centre? How will they raise the money to pay for all of their wish list is often asked #Mediaimbalance #askbothsides
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Especially the #youngergeneration were in marches around the world In the name of #climatechange They are not cynical and are fearless not stuck in the past like us elders #hope #ThereIsNoPlanetB
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
I really do feel for #DannyBaker - unfortunately he is held to a #higherstandard and whatever his intention his tweet came across as racist I've never met him - but heard him lots over the years on #radio He should not be remembered solely for his last tweet #costlymistake
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
Have you ever seen someone laugh to themselves and you've thought better keep away from them? But for some reason you've have laughed to yourself behind closed doors because you remembered something extremely funny to you #Whatsthedifference
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John Rawlings-Anders
4 years
For those uninformed and saying #AllLivesMatter against #BlackLivesMatter No one is saying all lives don't matter It means "Black lives matter as well" #justiceagainstinjustice
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John Rawlings-Anders
8 years
We've got #Brexit and now #Trump when will the Left learn? We've got to debate the issues not shame people because they don't think like us
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Oh well!! I would have liked that #swfc won today in our last game but beggars can't be choosers Still a v good finish to the season despite this loss Am I excited for next season ๐Ÿค” 'You bet I am!!' #ontothenextchapter
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John Rawlings-Anders
7 years
It was #PCKeithPalmer 's funeral today #bravehero killed in last month's terrorist attack #Westminster #London has shown its resolve #RIP
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
The once mighty #USA reduced to a laughing stock at the #UN USA led the way in so many areas with #Obama Can someone tell me what #Trump has succeeded in apart from dividing the country? How much buck has this #Administration put in the working person's hands?
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
I tweet on various subjects and will follow most (Not #guns #violence or any #hatred towards others) Other than that I'll follow you back and I don't think the stuff I tweet about makes a difference!! I just tweet on different issues to help raise awareness #powerofsocialmedia
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
Let's hope that one day we don't need #InternationalDayOfTheGirlChild because all children should be treated equally
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
I've tweeted a lot about #Brexit not because I didn't like the decision to leave (which I didn't) but because the decision was based on lies However we live in a #democracy so unfortunately we must live with that decision However no one benefits and UK are losing ยฃยฃยฃ #loselose
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Heard someone on #LBC who said he was not able to progress in his job due to Eastern Europeans! That's why he voted to leave #EU He would rather have uncertainty than carry on like he has done for years This is what #remainers have to deal with #Nothingtobesaid #Brexit
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
I know I'm getting old because I was on the tube with a number of young people going to the #pridelondon2019 celebration today and they came across as if this was the first time Pride was being celebrated #thereyearsago
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
Why not #vegetarian ? If you look at the way most #animals are #slaughtered for our consumption which most people don't it would put most people off eating meat ever again It's much easier to not eat meat than ever b4 and it's not just about eating green leaves #organic
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John Rawlings-Anders
8 years
Didn't tweet yesterday as I'm still flabbergasted. What a game - what a win. Fantastic turnaround #swfc
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John Rawlings-Anders
9 years
What a difference in a week! I was v hacked off last week, over the moon with this win. Always said that football fans were fickle! #swfc
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
I thought #Trump would not release his #TaxReturns as they were being audited #naive
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
Most people don't value #nurses until they require their care The #Government claims it values them and holds them in high esteem They then undermine this by removing funding to train nurses One of the many reasons why we've not got enough #InternationalNursesDay2018
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
My anticipation is always high after an international football week #swfc huffed and puffed in this game but couldn't blow their house down It was a real kick in the teeth for us to lose in the way we did #robbed
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
Here's me not able/willing to tweet re our loss to #NFFC yesterday partly due to my anger re #swfc poor performance then hear about #AndyKalinins and his family's v sad news #RIP Haley This puts #football into perspective There's more important stuff than football
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
If you only read one of my tweets let's hope it's this one - it's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay Simply saying hello to a stranger or helping them in any small way may brighten that persons day #Samaritans #Bekind
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John Rawlings-Anders
10 years
On many occasions I'm last in the CrossFit WODS, however, people are so encouraging, I don't realise this at the time. Thank you #CFNL
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John Rawlings-Anders
8 years
#MikePence Are you supportive now of everyone in #USA and will you repeal some of your policies that are anti - especially #LBGT minorities?
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
I really don't understand why #trolls abuse others including me on #twitter as they are usually blocked!! I say "get a life" but suspect this falls on deaf ears You can read what I have to say If u don't like it #justmoveon
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Many find it v hard to have just a disagreement around politics or issues about football or likes or dislikes without ๐Ÿ‘Š fistfights The art of #discussion is dying #artofconversation
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
I've said a lot about #Brexit The danger is that people in the #UK (rightly or wrongly) are now turning away from the subject It's not about #democracy it's about poor choices made on bad info People have turned off because the future looks so bleak with no satisfactory outcome
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John Rawlings-Anders
9 years
Signed up for two #CrossFit competitions. If you look for me on the list, you'll probably see me at the bottom. Just going to test myself
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
#PaulDacre is apparently steping down as #editor of the #TheDailyMail around november Do people still read that paper? May be the paper will start printing more accurate news - and pigs may start to fly!!
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Every day there's an abundance of great stories from all around the world where people go above and beyond the call of duty Thank you to them and all the unsung #heroes
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
We #swfc played some good moves at times and what a wonder goal by #forestieri Fans including me always have a player who is a villain (crap player) My villain played well yesterday - SWFC deserved this win But the game ended in a draw 2 - 2 #Comeonyoublueandwhitewizards
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
Not sure that I was clear yesterday with my tweet I do think #Brexit should have been a non-starter from the beginning and I won't forgive #Cameron Some #Brexiteers are quite happy for the #UK to be in the dark ages for many years to come #madness
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
So #Scotland will be the first country in #UK to ban #smacking of #children Never an effective punishment with some later becoming violent themselves Say no to physical #punishment
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
On this day I do not care what political persuasion you have You fought for your country That's good enough for me #RemembranceDay #VeteransDay
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
Please unfollow me if you are #misogynist or #racist - No one usually admits this But as soon as I accept #sexworkers (most follow to unfollow like some others) people get rid/block me #EqualityForAll #prejudice #goodbye
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John Rawlings-Anders
5 years
Has #USA started significant conversations re #GunReform yet? Didn't think so! #justanotherdayinUSA
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
#Malaysia 's #LGBTQ community are living in a #climateoffear culminating in two lesbians being lashed several times publicly after it was alleged that they attempted to have sex in a parked car #Oppression #Humanrights Three cheers for #India ๐Ÿ‘
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John Rawlings-Anders
6 years
An away draw 0 0 against Wolves #Boom Everyone and his dog including so called 'expert' football pundits said #swfc would lose by a large margin but 'us' fans held the faith Great draw today
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John Rawlings-Anders
10 years
Hardest WODS are the "girls" eg Fran, Kelly, etc. Can see why - women doing crossfit routines work v hard. #CrossFit #strongwomen #fitness
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