It is American capitulation to Russian fascism.

Right now every leader in Europe is working on way to schmooze Trump into binning this nonsense. Much more effective than calling him out for the craven Epsteim coward that he is.

Oh goodness. I work at 19-21. Anything on them?

There is abundant evidence in the social science literature that (a) social norms matter (b) political elites play an important role in setting and reinforcing social norms (c) that 'unexpected' rhetoric behaviour (e.g. centre left sounding intolerant) has more powerful corrosive effect on norms.

This was this year.

I was told a horrific story about some sort of Youth Parliament event where the delegates from a local public school, we think Wellington College, were basically pro-Hitler.

This is from the White Paper. The Sun was briefed that the assets would include jewellry.

Ah yes thats right. I knew a family who left for Kenya and went through that. It is also feature of war zone looting through the ages.

We absolutely need immigration controls. And where those controls decide to grant asylum, we should welcome and integrate, not create perpetual limbo and alienation.

The rhetoric around these reforms encourages the same culture of divisiveness that sees racism and abuse growing in our communities.

I mentioned this policy at dinner on Saturday. A 16 year old immediately drew some very unfortunate parallels with other parts of European history, not just Denmark.

Trump's attack could conceivably help Starmer if he were to channel his inner Mark Carney and take up the cudgel on behalf of a popular institution in defense of public money being spaffed on a loathed tinpot thug and wannabe dictator.

Might be worth a post here. There are quite a few people who will repost as well as lots of smaller FB groups depending on where in Wokingham you are.

www.facebook.com/groups/44235...

Having just endured Rings of Power , which in felt like it was written by AI, I am so tempted to get the Silmarillion and see if its any easier 40 years later!

Why this is crucial:

Only if we understand the different layers of how Russian propaganda tackles us are we able to recognize the full spectrum of attacks against our societies. Overt, blatant propaganda also has the effect that we do not recognize subtle influence.