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And for another, economic growth has historically been a means of legitimating capitalist liberal democracies. For decades such polities have literally delivered the goods and the promise of doing so in the future. In a stagnant economy, this source of legitimation disappears. There are therefore good reasons why sensible politicians for decades wanted to raise growth - because doing so avoids that most awkward question for them: socialism or barbarism?
December 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Cave turns to me. "So what's your skill then, spinning stuff into a story?" "No," I reply. "My skill is keeping a straight face when someone tells me something, and inside I'm thinking: fucking hell."
August 8, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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So very good
We should ask Reform: "why should we talk about your hobby horse when we know that your last pet obsession (Brexit) was a failure, and when we have more important things to think about?"
June 28, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Late but, you’re right they are/were doing a retrospective thing
The next few weeks will be a joyful last hurrah for James and the team, as we welcome guests back for a daily-changing menu featuring Lyle's signatures and fan favourites from over the years, with a set menu served in the evenings and à la carte on offer at lunch.
May 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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The death of Twitter, part 793: poor Aer Lingus passenger without baggage gets phished by a bunch of plausible looking fake accounts
July 5, 2023 at 3:05 PM