clive henry
LightNews LightNews
banner
clivehenry.bsky.social
clive henry
@clivehenry.bsky.social
8.9K followers 1.8K following 1.2K posts
phd student researching post-war fascism/history of emotions at uni of Northampton; proud enjoyer of all the musics; diy or die; new puritan est domini; shivering winner/moody brooder.
Posts Replies Media Videos
Reposted by clive henry
davidrvetter.bsky.social
The reactionary right has collectively written a trillion column inches on "whatever happened to discussing bold new ideas?" - and literally the only "ideas" they've ever had are "rich people should own everything" and "blame foreigners"
February 1, 2026 at 1:50 PM
clivehenry.bsky.social
blissfully/beautifully ignorant of chan culture but i did see that, yeah…
January 31, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Reposted by clive henry
emily.gorcen.ski
Cool thoughts from Noam Chomsky
From: Matthew Hiltzik < To: J <jeevacation@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Thoughts from Chomsky Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2019 23:34:06 +0000 I think that is wise Sent from my iPhone On Feb 23, 2019, at 4:19 PM, J < jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote: Ive watched the horrible way you are being treated in the press and public. It's painful to say, but I think the best way to proceed is to ignore it. I've had plenty of experience, though of course not on this scale. A google search will bring up tons of hysterical accusations of all sorts, even groups devoted to vilifying me. I pay no attention, unless I'm approached for a comment on a specific matter. It's a nuisance, but it's the best way. The same conclusions from experiences of others, in some cases close friends. What the vultures dearly want is a public response, which then provides a public opening for an onslaught of venomous attacks, many from just publicity seekers or cranks of all sorts -- which are impossible to answer (how do you prove that you are not a neo-Nazi who wants to kill the Jews, or a rapist, or whatever charge comes along?). That's particularly true now with the hysteria that has developed about abuse of women, which has reached the point that even questioning a charge is a crime worse than murder. For virtually everyone who sees any of this, the reaction will be "where there's smoke there's fire, maybe raging fire" (whatever the facts, which few will even think of investigating). In general, it's best I think not to react unless directly questioned, particularly in the current mood -- which, I presume, will fade away, even if not in time to prevent much torture and distress.
January 31, 2026 at 3:43 AM