Fair enough. Arguably then populist should be retired as a thing, because if that's not what people understand it to mean, I'm not sure what it *does* mean.
February 9, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Fair enough. Arguably then populist should be retired as a thing, because if that's not what people understand it to mean, I'm not sure what it *does* mean.
For what it's worth I meant populist in the simple solutions for complicated problems sense, aimed at politically unengaged floating voters.
February 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM
For what it's worth I meant populist in the simple solutions for complicated problems sense, aimed at politically unengaged floating voters.
Yes, populist minded voters still vote for a variety of parties.
February 9, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Yes, populist minded voters still vote for a variety of parties.
I'm not really sure either way tbh, but a nakedly cynical populist message might be effective when targeting populist voters. Who knows.
February 9, 2026 at 3:08 PM
I'm not really sure either way tbh, but a nakedly cynical populist message might be effective when targeting populist voters. Who knows.
This is about Scotland and the SNP, not Keir Starmer.
February 9, 2026 at 2:46 PM
This is about Scotland and the SNP, not Keir Starmer.
Surely the electoral commission might have a bone or two to pick with that?
February 7, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Surely the electoral commission might have a bone or two to pick with that?
I mean, that would be quite apposite really.
February 5, 2026 at 11:15 PM
I mean, that would be quite apposite really.
I think I speak for all of us when I say (to Trump): Fuck right off. And when you have fucked off, go fuck off some more. And then keep on fucking off until you have fucked off as far as you can.
February 3, 2026 at 11:51 PM
I'm not sure the colour of your skin should really have much bearing on your reaction to a government agency carrying out executions.
February 1, 2026 at 12:45 AM
I'm not sure the colour of your skin should really have much bearing on your reaction to a government agency carrying out executions.
Have you considered watching the whole video?
January 31, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Have you considered watching the whole video?
26 - 13 = 16? I know journalistic standards are low these days, but come on.
January 31, 2026 at 1:09 PM
26 - 13 = 16? I know journalistic standards are low these days, but come on.
The market has ALREADY DECIDED hydrogen doesn't make sense. That's why basically no one is trying to make fuel cell cars anymore, and they had been trying for a long time.
January 31, 2026 at 1:06 AM
The market has ALREADY DECIDED hydrogen doesn't make sense. That's why basically no one is trying to make fuel cell cars anymore, and they had been trying for a long time.
This is the most pointless and pedantic argument I've witnessed today. Congratulations to all involved.
January 30, 2026 at 11:13 PM
This is the most pointless and pedantic argument I've witnessed today. Congratulations to all involved.
I hope there are also spots reserved for the people and institutions that have allowed vaping to take hold. We never learn.
January 30, 2026 at 2:26 PM
I hope there are also spots reserved for the people and institutions that have allowed vaping to take hold. We never learn.
Wow. You don't seem very entertained.
January 28, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Wow. You don't seem very entertained.
Did I say that? No I didn't.
January 28, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Did I say that? No I didn't.
I'm quite familiar with the album, thanks. I literally have a copy of it on the wall in my office. It's semi auto-biographical of Roger Waters' personal educational experience in the 1940s and 50s; no doubt a poor one. To extrapolate from this that the UK hates children today is incredibly stupid.
January 28, 2026 at 10:15 PM
I'm quite familiar with the album, thanks. I literally have a copy of it on the wall in my office. It's semi auto-biographical of Roger Waters' personal educational experience in the 1940s and 50s; no doubt a poor one. To extrapolate from this that the UK hates children today is incredibly stupid.