BalthazarBlaze
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If you don't learn from history, you're doomed to repeat it. That involves admitting you were wrong once in a while, and a little contrition. "challenging historical narratives and contemporary politics" or whatever tedious trite floats your whistle
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why are ppl worrying about the “left’s problem with AI,” as if our refusal to adopt this shit is the issue. aside from the fact that people broadly hate it, you should be worried about the “economic problem with AI” because that bubble bursting and destroying the world economy is a way bigger issue
February 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM
why are ppl worrying about the “left’s problem with AI,” as if our refusal to adopt this shit is the issue. aside from the fact that people broadly hate it, you should be worried about the “economic problem with AI” because that bubble bursting and destroying the world economy is a way bigger issue
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The drunk uncle theory.
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
agree with this (hah) but also think a particular mistake the left made for a long time online, and still makes to an extent, is failing to understand that the person whose mind you may actually change is the one reading the argument you're having, not the one you're arguing with
The secret to engaging in social media debate is knowing you will never win anyone over. The best you can hope for is to have people who already agree with tell you you're awesome. You might great a dopamine thrill from the righteousness of your anger! Fine benefits, all. But you will never win.
February 16, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The drunk uncle theory.
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
You don’t argue with the casually homophobic uncle at Thanksgiving dinner to change his mind; you argue so that the closeted cousin at the kids table knows there’s safe people and better possibilities out there
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Biggest example of the double standard: Corbyn says he will never answer questions on his doorstep - press camp out there, some journos calling his wife 'a rude cleaner'
Starmer says he wants his kids out of the public eye. Boundry is honoured even when one of said kids is recieving kickbacks
Starmer says he wants his kids out of the public eye. Boundry is honoured even when one of said kids is recieving kickbacks
February 11, 2026 at 11:41 AM
Biggest example of the double standard: Corbyn says he will never answer questions on his doorstep - press camp out there, some journos calling his wife 'a rude cleaner'
Starmer says he wants his kids out of the public eye. Boundry is honoured even when one of said kids is recieving kickbacks
Starmer says he wants his kids out of the public eye. Boundry is honoured even when one of said kids is recieving kickbacks
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liberal walking into the car dealership: i want the second shittiest car you have. i will buy it for literally any price
February 16, 2026 at 2:39 AM
liberal walking into the car dealership: i want the second shittiest car you have. i will buy it for literally any price
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Area residents urge Shit Factory to consider making different product
Unions and Labour MPs call on Starmer to end ‘narrow factional agenda’
Letter signed by 25 rebel MPs claims approach from the top is ‘increasingly unpopular’ with public
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Area residents urge Shit Factory to consider making different product
It is in fact part of the definition of antisemitism adopted by the Labour party to say Jewish identity necessitates support of Israel.
The point is that Polanski's Jewish heritage is barely relevant. Starmer is part of a living, breathing, challah-breaking Jewish community, whereas, Polanski's anti-Israel stance separates him from the vast majority of England's Jews. The cry of 'But Zack is Jewish!' doesn't cut it.
February 15, 2026 at 4:43 PM
It is in fact part of the definition of antisemitism adopted by the Labour party to say Jewish identity necessitates support of Israel.
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If you've seen the Sunday Times today you'll know Labour Together were secretly hiring people to investigate journalists.
Sadly you won't know that The National broke this story six months ago, since our work is not credited at all.
Here's the original 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2550403...
Sadly you won't know that The National broke this story six months ago, since our work is not credited at all.
Here's the original 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2550403...
Starmer allies hired investigators to look into author of McSweeney book
KEIR Starmer's allies hired private investigators to explore the background of an author whose book led to the resignation of the Prime Minister's…
www.thenational.scot
February 15, 2026 at 12:12 PM
If you've seen the Sunday Times today you'll know Labour Together were secretly hiring people to investigate journalists.
Sadly you won't know that The National broke this story six months ago, since our work is not credited at all.
Here's the original 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2550403...
Sadly you won't know that The National broke this story six months ago, since our work is not credited at all.
Here's the original 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2550403...
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also i will NEVER forget that when it was Mamdani vs Cuomo, the blue no matter who people didn't say a word about voting for the Democrat no matter what. everyone saw that.
February 13, 2026 at 12:52 PM
also i will NEVER forget that when it was Mamdani vs Cuomo, the blue no matter who people didn't say a word about voting for the Democrat no matter what. everyone saw that.
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Mfw the leftie trots I told to fuck off refuse to vote for me
February 12, 2026 at 6:55 AM
Mfw the leftie trots I told to fuck off refuse to vote for me
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The deadline for responding to this consultation (about whether we should shovel even greater heaps of bureaucratic misery onto immigrants in the hope of pacifying racists) is midnight on Thursday 12th:
The UK government is proposing radical and punitive changes to settlement rules. This is settlement, not citizenship. The consultation is open until 12 February; please respond to it and oppose these evil proposals. Amnesty have a good guide: www.amnesty.org.uk/resources/gu...
Guidance for responding to 'A Fairer Pathway to Settlement' consultation
We are Amnesty International UK. We are ordinary people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights.
www.amnesty.org.uk
February 11, 2026 at 12:42 PM
The deadline for responding to this consultation (about whether we should shovel even greater heaps of bureaucratic misery onto immigrants in the hope of pacifying racists) is midnight on Thursday 12th:
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I have something I call The Harry Redknapp Rule, which goes thus: if someone is caught, by fluke, doing something wildly, intricately illegal - in Redknapp's case, placing dodgy cash in a Monaco bank account in his dog's name - then it is vanishingly unlikely that this is their first such crime.
Do we think that a) Epstein is the only person Mandy was doing favours for? and b) Mandy is the only one doing favours for people?
Do we?
Do we?
February 4, 2026 at 12:46 PM
I have something I call The Harry Redknapp Rule, which goes thus: if someone is caught, by fluke, doing something wildly, intricately illegal - in Redknapp's case, placing dodgy cash in a Monaco bank account in his dog's name - then it is vanishingly unlikely that this is their first such crime.
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it really boils down to who do you hate more, rich sex abusers or the left, and I’m afraid that from Thatcher to Starmer we’ve been run by people for whom the answer to that question is “the left”
February 9, 2026 at 3:32 PM
it really boils down to who do you hate more, rich sex abusers or the left, and I’m afraid that from Thatcher to Starmer we’ve been run by people for whom the answer to that question is “the left”
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It's not just that they get rid, the closest thing the UK has to a national religion is the feeding frenzy when they realise the PM is a lame duck where everyone at all levels of all parties moves in to get a bite or two in and they eat their prey alive before choosing the next tribute as PM
One thing i respect about the British… they will get rid of a prime minister
Tim Allan resigns as number 10 communications chief
Questions over whether Keir Starmer might depart are growing louder
By Ailbhe Rea
Questions over whether Keir Starmer might depart are growing louder
By Ailbhe Rea
February 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM
It's not just that they get rid, the closest thing the UK has to a national religion is the feeding frenzy when they realise the PM is a lame duck where everyone at all levels of all parties moves in to get a bite or two in and they eat their prey alive before choosing the next tribute as PM
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What links Jeffrey Epstein and Keir Starmer’s government? A thick seam of contempt | Nesrine Malik
What links Jeffrey Epstein and Keir Starmer’s government? A thick seam of contempt | Nesrine Malik
We’re often told the PM is a ‘decent’ man. But in appointing Peter Mandelson he chose political convenience over doing right by trafficked women and girls, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
www.theguardian.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
What links Jeffrey Epstein and Keir Starmer’s government? A thick seam of contempt | Nesrine Malik
Another day, another blinder.
February 8, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Another day, another blinder.
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Well done, The National. And fuck you, Mandelson. It’s in the public interest. www.thenational.scot/news/2583451...
Peter Mandelson issues secret notice demanding press leave him alone – read in full
LATE on Friday evening, this notice was circulated from representatives of Peter Mandelson, via press regulator IPSO and the Press Association news…
www.thenational.scot
February 6, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Well done, The National. And fuck you, Mandelson. It’s in the public interest. www.thenational.scot/news/2583451...
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There was IMO no shame in being suckered by the People’s Vote fraud: every media outlet you encountered told you it was real, and not just a scam to put Peter Mandelson back in charge. I understand that. It is however shameful to not now recognise you got fucked, fleeced and filleted, in 2026.
The People’s Vote campaign, much better understood as a “some cranky millionaires are pissed off and also, Peter Mandelson and his friends want their clout and influence back, and there are suckers who are willing to march for this” campaign
People’s Vote *exploded* the second an election was called because it was intended to fuck the left and who gave a shit about Brexit. Its chairman was Amber Rudd’s brother and he was open about it. Mandelson quickly said he has no regrets, and that’s because he got everything he wanted out of it.
February 7, 2026 at 12:36 AM
There was IMO no shame in being suckered by the People’s Vote fraud: every media outlet you encountered told you it was real, and not just a scam to put Peter Mandelson back in charge. I understand that. It is however shameful to not now recognise you got fucked, fleeced and filleted, in 2026.
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Picture 1: Two plain clothes police officers during a search of Peter Mandelson's home
Picture 2: Police search Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's home
Picture 2: Police search Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's home
February 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Picture 1: Two plain clothes police officers during a search of Peter Mandelson's home
Picture 2: Police search Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's home
Picture 2: Police search Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell's home
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A perfect mom-and-pop affordable housing provider 🤗 story in 3 images
February 6, 2026 at 11:03 PM
A perfect mom-and-pop affordable housing provider 🤗 story in 3 images
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I would invite people who were angrily instructed to see this election as a free hit, a dead rubber - and there was a comically intense all-channels blanket effort to convince you of just that - to now appreciate that it was *you* flat out getting fucked rigid, the same as the rest of us.
February 6, 2026 at 11:23 PM
I would invite people who were angrily instructed to see this election as a free hit, a dead rubber - and there was a comically intense all-channels blanket effort to convince you of just that - to now appreciate that it was *you* flat out getting fucked rigid, the same as the rest of us.
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"If Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein disqualifies him from holding power, why does the company controlled by Epstein's business partner and co-owner retain access to the UK's most sensitive national security infrastructure?"
Peter Thiel. Jeffrey Epstein. Palantir. The UK Government.
Peter Thiel. Jeffrey Epstein. Palantir. The UK Government.
Jeffrey Epstein Co-Owned Venture Fund with Palantir Founder as it Entered UK Government
The Russian connected convicted sex trafficker co-owned a fund with Peter Thiel, now embedded in Britain’s most critical infrastructure with the help of Peter Mandelson
bylinetimes.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:47 PM
"If Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein disqualifies him from holding power, why does the company controlled by Epstein's business partner and co-owner retain access to the UK's most sensitive national security infrastructure?"
Peter Thiel. Jeffrey Epstein. Palantir. The UK Government.
Peter Thiel. Jeffrey Epstein. Palantir. The UK Government.
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Furious clarity from Jude Wanga www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2026/fe...
February 6, 2026 at 7:25 AM
Furious clarity from Jude Wanga www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2026/fe...
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"Starmer is a ruthless opportunist bastard but some good things are getting done and I hope he stays" might not be something I agree with, but at least it's a tenable opinion to have of the man
February 6, 2026 at 12:48 PM
"Starmer is a ruthless opportunist bastard but some good things are getting done and I hope he stays" might not be something I agree with, but at least it's a tenable opinion to have of the man