www.spectator.co.uk/article/econ...

What about this?

www.spectator.co.uk/article/econ...

There are so many straightforward ways to carve out some political territory at the moment, but she tangles herself up in some weird argument about Christianity and the system of taxation in the Roman Empire. Why?

She's not arguing against the safety net. She's saying that the fact so many people are ending up in that safety net is a failure.

Have you thought about adding anchovies to that? Or maybe some grated Norwegian goat's cheese?

[drops mic]

Cunt

Trump and his associates are acting against Ukraine and Europe's interests. Its not clear all America is acting that way.

Yeah, that would be bad.

It's a meaningless concession. Ukraine can also concede not to place military installations on the moon.

It's such an obvious lie.

I was listening to your excellent lecture on BBC Radio 4 this morning and my kids will be listening to it this evening. The fact the BBC sensored that line is perfect. I hope their cowardice has a Streisand effect because everyone should listen to your lecture.

You can see a lot of this here on Bluesky. "I stubbed my toe. This is capitalism"

I feel like this is just more stalling so Trump doesn't have to use his new powers to increase sanctions on Russia.

Being repulsive is their marketing strategy.

“Why do you think Russia paid your close, but less well known, colleague to say the sort of things that you were saying for free at the same time?”