Dave Brockington
@dbrockington.bsky.social
American political scientist at an English university. Former CLP Campaign Coordinator for five years, former amateur brewer of some repute. Jaded fan of the Seattle Mariners since 1977. UCU branch exec. Father of Imogen. Owned by three cats. UW alum
It is, in effect, surrendering the field of battle to the opposition, on the opposition's terms, before putting up any sort of fight.
It's just so obvious: if you try to counter a political opponent by co-opt their policies, you communicate to the electorate that those are the salient issues and if those are the salient issues, then of course the electorate will vote for the party claiming it has all the answers.
May 2, 2025 at 8:42 AM
It is, in effect, surrendering the field of battle to the opposition, on the opposition's terms, before putting up any sort of fight.
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The Ukrainian government has a list of places where you can donate to the war effort here. I personally just donated $100: war.ukraine.ua/donate/
Slava Ukraini.
Slava Ukraini.
Donate to Ukraine’s defenders
The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to open a special fundraising account to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
war.ukraine.ua
February 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The Ukrainian government has a list of places where you can donate to the war effort here. I personally just donated $100: war.ukraine.ua/donate/
Slava Ukraini.
Slava Ukraini.
Reposted by Dave Brockington
President Trump’s simpering fealty to Vladimir Putin and Russia is embarrassing and dangerous.
Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.
Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.
Live updates: Trump cuts short talks with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after Oval Office blow up
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump in Washington, seeking backing for Ukraine's security against any future Russian aggression.
apnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
President Trump’s simpering fealty to Vladimir Putin and Russia is embarrassing and dangerous.
Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.
Illinois stands with Ukraine, and so should the White House.
Reposted by Dave Brockington
Secretary of Defense Hegseth says he doesn’t know if Russia invaded Ukraine.
This you?
This you?
February 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Secretary of Defense Hegseth says he doesn’t know if Russia invaded Ukraine.
This you?
This you?
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Although reintroduction of student number controls won't solve the crisis, even the very modest step of reintroducing SNCs into the discussion would improve its quality. The resounding silence on this issue impoverishes both systematic understanding of how HE actually works and policy-making. 3/3
November 15, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Although reintroduction of student number controls won't solve the crisis, even the very modest step of reintroducing SNCs into the discussion would improve its quality. The resounding silence on this issue impoverishes both systematic understanding of how HE actually works and policy-making. 3/3
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'This process includes the replacement of all first-rate talents, regardless of their political loyalties, with crackpots and fools whose lack of intelligence and creativity is the best guarantee of their loyalty.' (The Origins of Totalitarianism, renewed version, A Harvest Book New York, 1976, 339)
October 23, 2024 at 1:46 PM
'This process includes the replacement of all first-rate talents, regardless of their political loyalties, with crackpots and fools whose lack of intelligence and creativity is the best guarantee of their loyalty.' (The Origins of Totalitarianism, renewed version, A Harvest Book New York, 1976, 339)