Justin
@jw210489.bsky.social
Interested in healthcare, infectious diseases, current affairs. Non-aligned. Globalist > Nationalist.
Even the merest hint of perception that there is one rule for Western allies and another for the Global South will result in further deterioration of the international rules based order. This weakens us all.
Keir Starmer's spokesman opens the door to Benjamin Netanyahu being given immunity from arrest for war crimes should he travel to the UK, saying immunity would be "considered" by a "domestic legal process" should he come here.
November 28, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Even the merest hint of perception that there is one rule for Western allies and another for the Global South will result in further deterioration of the international rules based order. This weakens us all.
Farage’s rhetoric undermines trust in democracy. One way to counter this is by holding media accountable for amplifying harmful voices.
“Farage’s commons bridgehead means he has a platform to challenge Starmer, even directly, on whatever issue is consuming X in any given week.”
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No, Keir Starmer will not call an election — but the noise is noteworthy - Politics.co.uk
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November 26, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Farage’s rhetoric undermines trust in democracy. One way to counter this is by holding media accountable for amplifying harmful voices.
Generally in favour of choice but the Canadian experience with MAID does give me pause.
Would people still opt for assisted death if the full range of options including long term supportive care were available? At present in UK is not - so is the “choice” made inherently coercive?
Would people still opt for assisted death if the full range of options including long term supportive care were available? At present in UK is not - so is the “choice” made inherently coercive?
Last night I saw a group of (presumably) anti-Assisted Dying campaigners putting up Samaritans suicide prevention posters, over Dignity in Dying (pro) ads in Westminster tube station
I'm very interested in followers' views on the Bill. This feels like one of those issues that is beyond left/right
I'm very interested in followers' views on the Bill. This feels like one of those issues that is beyond left/right
November 26, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Generally in favour of choice but the Canadian experience with MAID does give me pause.
Would people still opt for assisted death if the full range of options including long term supportive care were available? At present in UK is not - so is the “choice” made inherently coercive?
Would people still opt for assisted death if the full range of options including long term supportive care were available? At present in UK is not - so is the “choice” made inherently coercive?
Would be helpful if Trump were to spell out exactly what CA, MEX, CHN should be doing?
Regardless, if you ignore the tone and language, the US has conducted itself in such manner even under DNC administrations so no surprises there. It’s a consequence of US hegemony.
Regardless, if you ignore the tone and language, the US has conducted itself in such manner even under DNC administrations so no surprises there. It’s a consequence of US hegemony.
Trump's promised/threatened day 1 tariffs target China, Canada and Mexico.
November 26, 2024 at 8:57 AM
Would be helpful if Trump were to spell out exactly what CA, MEX, CHN should be doing?
Regardless, if you ignore the tone and language, the US has conducted itself in such manner even under DNC administrations so no surprises there. It’s a consequence of US hegemony.
Regardless, if you ignore the tone and language, the US has conducted itself in such manner even under DNC administrations so no surprises there. It’s a consequence of US hegemony.
Any financial commitments should backed by a rigorous and transparent compliance mechanism to ensure these remain more than just words on paper. Unfortunately compliance has been severely overlooked and M&E mechanisms watered down significantly #COP29
Negotiators at the UN's COP29 climate summit landed a deal in early hours of Sunday morning.
POLITICO's Suzanne Lynch, reporting from Baku, captures the scene and the reactions that followed the agreement in today's Global Playbook: www.politico.eu/newsletter/g...
POLITICO's Suzanne Lynch, reporting from Baku, captures the scene and the reactions that followed the agreement in today's Global Playbook: www.politico.eu/newsletter/g...
November 25, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Any financial commitments should backed by a rigorous and transparent compliance mechanism to ensure these remain more than just words on paper. Unfortunately compliance has been severely overlooked and M&E mechanisms watered down significantly #COP29
I wonder how Elon Musk and the freedom of speech crowd will react to this?
How does this materially differ from the actions of the PRC wrt HK media? - so strongly (and rightly) critiqued by incoming US SoS Marco Rubio.
How does this materially differ from the actions of the PRC wrt HK media? - so strongly (and rightly) critiqued by incoming US SoS Marco Rubio.
And there it is.
Netanyahu's govt has put sanctions on the Israeli newspaper Haaretz for its criticisms of Israel's behaviour.
Sanctions include prohibiting all public institutions from communicating with the paper.
This profoundly undermines democracy.
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Netanyahu's govt has put sanctions on the Israeli newspaper Haaretz for its criticisms of Israel's behaviour.
Sanctions include prohibiting all public institutions from communicating with the paper.
This profoundly undermines democracy.
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Israeli government imposes sanctions on Haaretz, cuts all ties and pulls advertising
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www.haaretz.com
November 25, 2024 at 10:07 AM
I wonder how Elon Musk and the freedom of speech crowd will react to this?
How does this materially differ from the actions of the PRC wrt HK media? - so strongly (and rightly) critiqued by incoming US SoS Marco Rubio.
How does this materially differ from the actions of the PRC wrt HK media? - so strongly (and rightly) critiqued by incoming US SoS Marco Rubio.
Unnecessary posturing and politicisation over the ICC gives ammo to authoritarian states and feeds into the perception among the Global South that there is “one rule for me but not for thee”.
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Opinion | The International Criminal Court is not the venue to hold Israel to account
The ICC arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister and defense chief undermine the court’s credibility and give rise to accusations of selective prosecution.
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November 25, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Unnecessary posturing and politicisation over the ICC gives ammo to authoritarian states and feeds into the perception among the Global South that there is “one rule for me but not for thee”.
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...