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If you want to know the facts and stop believing in conspiracy theories, here's a good source for you: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra0W...
COVID Origins: Debunking the Grift, Pseudoscience, and Politics of the Lab Leak Theory
YouTube video by Professor Dave Explains
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February 11, 2026 at 1:32 PM
If you want to know the facts and stop believing in conspiracy theories, here's a good source for you: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra0W...
Most left-leaning voters also dislike Starmer. Even his approval rating with Labour voters is abysmal.
February 11, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Most left-leaning voters also dislike Starmer. Even his approval rating with Labour voters is abysmal.
Starmer was supposed to compensate lack of charisma with competence and integrity, but so far, he hasn't shown much of either.
February 11, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Starmer was supposed to compensate lack of charisma with competence and integrity, but so far, he hasn't shown much of either.
Why does it seem so difficult for politicians to maintain a reasonable ethical standard in their public conduct? And as James Ball says, Keir Starmer has a pattern of ignoring corruption and crime issues when making appointments.
February 11, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Why does it seem so difficult for politicians to maintain a reasonable ethical standard in their public conduct? And as James Ball says, Keir Starmer has a pattern of ignoring corruption and crime issues when making appointments.
Yes, really. Politicians shouldn't campaign with people accused of violent or sexual crimes. You have a right to a fair trial, but not to a job in politics, support from a particular politician, or to be made a member of the House of Lords.
February 11, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Yes, really. Politicians shouldn't campaign with people accused of violent or sexual crimes. You have a right to a fair trial, but not to a job in politics, support from a particular politician, or to be made a member of the House of Lords.
Regarding Long-Bailey, her becoming obscure after losing is irrelevant to the fact that she is not Corbyn or Starmer. Both Corbyn and Starmer have set the bar extremely low.
February 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Regarding Long-Bailey, her becoming obscure after losing is irrelevant to the fact that she is not Corbyn or Starmer. Both Corbyn and Starmer have set the bar extremely low.
Remember that 2017 was before the NHS or the SNP had completely collapsed, something that happened by 2024. I'm not saying Corbyn was a good leader, I'm just pointing out that Corbyn did benefit from the unpopularity of the Conservatives, even before the total post-Covid collapse.
February 9, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Remember that 2017 was before the NHS or the SNP had completely collapsed, something that happened by 2024. I'm not saying Corbyn was a good leader, I'm just pointing out that Corbyn did benefit from the unpopularity of the Conservatives, even before the total post-Covid collapse.
Yes, and yes. 2017 saw a high share of the popular vote for both parties. Tories got 42.3% and Labour got 40.0%. Conservatives suffered a net loss of seats while Labour had a net gain of seats, something that had not occurred in decades, and the result was the closest in decades.
February 9, 2026 at 4:23 PM
Yes, and yes. 2017 saw a high share of the popular vote for both parties. Tories got 42.3% and Labour got 40.0%. Conservatives suffered a net loss of seats while Labour had a net gain of seats, something that had not occurred in decades, and the result was the closest in decades.
Yeah, it seems the optimistic consensus was that they were pretending to be timid and fearful, and even empty-headed, but that once in government, they would be much bolder and capable. It turned out that wasn't a trick. Much better to have a much smaller majority, but govern well.
February 9, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Yeah, it seems the optimistic consensus was that they were pretending to be timid and fearful, and even empty-headed, but that once in government, they would be much bolder and capable. It turned out that wasn't a trick. Much better to have a much smaller majority, but govern well.
Even if Corbyn had lost in 2024, which is far from certain given the results in 2017, it's not like the only options were Corbyn or Starmer. In fact, Corbyn was already completely out of the picture. Long-Bailey could have been the leader, or any number of other people.
February 9, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Even if Corbyn had lost in 2024, which is far from certain given the results in 2017, it's not like the only options were Corbyn or Starmer. In fact, Corbyn was already completely out of the picture. Long-Bailey could have been the leader, or any number of other people.
Then there's the NHS, probably the most important issue for Labour. NHS waiting lists may have improved a little, but it's so little as to be basically imperceptible. Overall, the NHS is still in a terrible state.
February 9, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Then there's the NHS, probably the most important issue for Labour. NHS waiting lists may have improved a little, but it's so little as to be basically imperceptible. Overall, the NHS is still in a terrible state.
The number of migrants arriving in small boats is still historically high. Rail may be back under public ownership, but it's still in a terrible state, so people aren't going to give you many points for that.
February 9, 2026 at 1:19 AM
The number of migrants arriving in small boats is still historically high. Rail may be back under public ownership, but it's still in a terrible state, so people aren't going to give you many points for that.
Almost everything on this list is either a very minor change, things people don't care about, or promises of things in the future. Some may be popular, but are terrible policy, like keeping the triple lock pension. This is fiscally unsustainable and will force unpopular measures in the future.
February 9, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Almost everything on this list is either a very minor change, things people don't care about, or promises of things in the future. Some may be popular, but are terrible policy, like keeping the triple lock pension. This is fiscally unsustainable and will force unpopular measures in the future.
It would probably be easier to sell boring if it came with competence, strength of character, and high ethical standards, but Starmer seems to be incompetent, feckless, and incapable of avoiding ugly scandals. At least that's the public's perception of Starmer.
February 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
It would probably be easier to sell boring if it came with competence, strength of character, and high ethical standards, but Starmer seems to be incompetent, feckless, and incapable of avoiding ugly scandals. At least that's the public's perception of Starmer.
French can refer to both ethnicity and nationality. English is the same. What you can't do is deny that an English ethnicity exists, at least not if you want to be consistent while not denying the existence of ethnicities in general.
February 7, 2026 at 2:30 PM
French can refer to both ethnicity and nationality. English is the same. What you can't do is deny that an English ethnicity exists, at least not if you want to be consistent while not denying the existence of ethnicities in general.
Lula's domestic economic policies are more conservative than Biden's domestic economic policies. Now, the US is obviously richer and has fewer fiscal constraints, but it's very funny to see leftist Americans idealizing parties in other countries that have all the issues they claim Democrats have.
February 3, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Lula's domestic economic policies are more conservative than Biden's domestic economic policies. Now, the US is obviously richer and has fewer fiscal constraints, but it's very funny to see leftist Americans idealizing parties in other countries that have all the issues they claim Democrats have.
Politicians are elected by voters, not magic. If you don't like current Dem politicians, you are free to convince primary Dem voters to vote for different politicians.
February 3, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Politicians are elected by voters, not magic. If you don't like current Dem politicians, you are free to convince primary Dem voters to vote for different politicians.
Here are some words of wisdom from people who aren't completely delusional:
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This is why we need to destroy the Republicans, not the Democrats, first and foremost: the Democratic Party cannot safely calve into multiple parties if doing so risks Republicans winning, or unless everyone to the left of Franco gets really cool with eating a lot of shit really fast.
February 3, 2026 at 6:22 AM
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There is virtually zero percent chance of that happening, because there are practically zero mechanisms for that to happen that don't involve Republicans winning majorities to amend the Constitution. Why are you people so delusional?
February 3, 2026 at 6:22 AM
There is virtually zero percent chance of that happening, because there are practically zero mechanisms for that to happen that don't involve Republicans winning majorities to amend the Constitution. Why are you people so delusional?
It is true that the US is even worse for the formation of multiple parties, due to the Senate, the Electoral College, and the fact that in the US, party primaries are basically open to the public and party discipline cannot be enforced in a formal way.
February 3, 2026 at 6:22 AM
It is true that the US is even worse for the formation of multiple parties, due to the Senate, the Electoral College, and the fact that in the US, party primaries are basically open to the public and party discipline cannot be enforced in a formal way.
The UK also doesn't tend to have coalitions, and until recently, the UK system was dominated by two parties. Now, because their political culture has shifted to a multi-party system, while the system hasn't, the UK risks having a majority government that wins 30% or less of the vote.
February 3, 2026 at 6:21 AM
The UK also doesn't tend to have coalitions, and until recently, the UK system was dominated by two parties. Now, because their political culture has shifted to a multi-party system, while the system hasn't, the UK risks having a majority government that wins 30% or less of the vote.
The overwhelming majority of evidence indicates that the way to reduce car use is to expand reliable and fast public transit. Fares are a much smaller factor compared to having the physical infrastructure and having fast, constant and reliable services.
February 2, 2026 at 6:50 PM
The overwhelming majority of evidence indicates that the way to reduce car use is to expand reliable and fast public transit. Fares are a much smaller factor compared to having the physical infrastructure and having fast, constant and reliable services.
You also have to consider the negative externalities of car use, such as pollution and traffic accidents. So from a utilitarian standpoint, expanding transit, bringing in new users, and decreasing car use would almost certainly be the best option.
February 2, 2026 at 6:44 PM
You also have to consider the negative externalities of car use, such as pollution and traffic accidents. So from a utilitarian standpoint, expanding transit, bringing in new users, and decreasing car use would almost certainly be the best option.
if one of the parties is taken over by crazy people, the government will eventually also be taken over by crazy people with zero counterbalancing power from other parties in a coalition, and that is what happened with the GOP and Trump.
February 2, 2026 at 12:40 AM
if one of the parties is taken over by crazy people, the government will eventually also be taken over by crazy people with zero counterbalancing power from other parties in a coalition, and that is what happened with the GOP and Trump.
Right-wing populists also have a lot of support in Europe, the difference is that in most European countries they have a multi-party system that allows the existence of liberal center-right parties, whereas in the US, with only two parties,
February 2, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Right-wing populists also have a lot of support in Europe, the difference is that in most European countries they have a multi-party system that allows the existence of liberal center-right parties, whereas in the US, with only two parties,