Jan Dehn
@jandehn.bsky.social
Pre-crastinator. Economist. Ruthlessly woke by today's standards. Pro-migrant. Anti-fascist. Atheist. Decriminalise drugs & sex work. Evolve societies beyond the nation state. Keen blocker of morons.
Blog: https://www.jandehn.com/
Blog: https://www.jandehn.com/
The Lemon Problem in action
November 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The Lemon Problem in action
BBC is already in the service of the Far Right. It contributed to major disasters like a Brexit and mid-reporting on Gaza. It should either be reformed dramatically or closed down entirely. I favour the latter cos I do not trust any government to run a news organisation, esp in these times.
November 11, 2025 at 11:49 AM
BBC is already in the service of the Far Right. It contributed to major disasters like a Brexit and mid-reporting on Gaza. It should either be reformed dramatically or closed down entirely. I favour the latter cos I do not trust any government to run a news organisation, esp in these times.
I find it depressing how Left-wingers (of which I am one) suddenly rush to the defence of the BBC after it clearly manipulated news about Trump, when at the same time they endlessly criticise BBC for its Right-wing bias. Stinks of hypocrisy. Politics has no place in the BBC, neither Left nor Right.
November 11, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I find it depressing how Left-wingers (of which I am one) suddenly rush to the defence of the BBC after it clearly manipulated news about Trump, when at the same time they endlessly criticise BBC for its Right-wing bias. Stinks of hypocrisy. Politics has no place in the BBC, neither Left nor Right.
Depressing to see Left-wingers (of which I am one) suddenly rushing to the defence of the BBC after it clearly manipulated news about Trump, when at the same time they endlessly berate BBC for its Right-wing bias. Stinks of hypocrisy. Politics has no place in the BBC, neither Left nor Right.
November 11, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Depressing to see Left-wingers (of which I am one) suddenly rushing to the defence of the BBC after it clearly manipulated news about Trump, when at the same time they endlessly berate BBC for its Right-wing bias. Stinks of hypocrisy. Politics has no place in the BBC, neither Left nor Right.
Brexit! The gift that keeps on giving MORE!
November 11, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Brexit! The gift that keeps on giving MORE!
Brexit! The gift that keeps on giving MORE!
November 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Brexit! The gift that keeps on giving MORE!
Brexit! The gift that keeps on giving MORE!
November 11, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Brexit! The gift that keeps on giving MORE!
BLOG: Voters will have forgotten this betrayal by the next election. It is this type of trick politicians make use of to hoodwink voters. This is why we need democratic reform. Our democracy is a joke. www.jandehn.com/post/let-the...
Political accountability in Western democracies: A proposal for reform
I present a three-step programme for making politics in wealthy democracies work far better than it does today.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:48 AM
BLOG: Voters will have forgotten this betrayal by the next election. It is this type of trick politicians make use of to hoodwink voters. This is why we need democratic reform. Our democracy is a joke. www.jandehn.com/post/let-the...
The British tax regime blatantly favours high net worth individuals with extensive tax relief through, say, VCTs and EISs, whose high minimum investment requirements mean that in effect low net worth individuals are excluded.
November 11, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The British tax regime blatantly favours high net worth individuals with extensive tax relief through, say, VCTs and EISs, whose high minimum investment requirements mean that in effect low net worth individuals are excluded.
“Crucial” but meaningless as no one implements anything
November 11, 2025 at 5:31 AM
“Crucial” but meaningless as no one implements anything
BLOG: Pardon powers are being abused to ridiculous levels. Abolish them. There are better ways. www.jandehn.com/post/i-beg-y...
I beg your pardon...
The power of US presidents to grant pardons is a legacy of feudalism. It is likely to be abused under Trump 2.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:47 AM
BLOG: Pardon powers are being abused to ridiculous levels. Abolish them. There are better ways. www.jandehn.com/post/i-beg-y...
BLOG: Pardon powers are being abused to ridiculous levels. Abolish them. There are better ways. www.jandehn.com/post/i-beg-y...
I beg your pardon...
The power of US presidents to grant pardons is a legacy of feudalism. It is likely to be abused under Trump 2.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
BLOG: Pardon powers are being abused to ridiculous levels. Abolish them. There are better ways. www.jandehn.com/post/i-beg-y...
Well, the BBC is still entirely responsible, outsourcing or not. The organisation has become a political tool, serving both pro-brexit and pro-Israeli lobbies in recent years. This debacle should make the case for root and branch reform.
November 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Well, the BBC is still entirely responsible, outsourcing or not. The organisation has become a political tool, serving both pro-brexit and pro-Israeli lobbies in recent years. This debacle should make the case for root and branch reform.
This is just beautiful! How fucking stupid can BBC be? All the BBC had to do was to do its job, ie plain old journalism. But nooo! It had to dabble in politics-where it has no place! And now tax payers will foot a $1bn bill, giving Trump money cos BBC top management wanted to play politics. MORONS!!
November 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This is just beautiful! How fucking stupid can BBC be? All the BBC had to do was to do its job, ie plain old journalism. But nooo! It had to dabble in politics-where it has no place! And now tax payers will foot a $1bn bill, giving Trump money cos BBC top management wanted to play politics. MORONS!!
This is just beautiful! How fucking stupid can BBC be? All the BBC had to do was to do its job, ie plain old journalism. But nooo! It had to dabble in politics-where it has no place! And now tax payers will foot a $1bn bill, giving Trump money cos BBC top management wanted to play politics. MORONS!!
November 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This is just beautiful! How fucking stupid can BBC be? All the BBC had to do was to do its job, ie plain old journalism. But nooo! It had to dabble in politics-where it has no place! And now tax payers will foot a $1bn bill, giving Trump money cos BBC top management wanted to play politics. MORONS!!
This is just beautiful! How fucking stupid can BBC be? All the BBC had to do was to do its job, ie plain old journalism. But nooo! It had to dabble in politics-where it has no place! And now tax payers will foot a $1bn bill, giving Trump money cos BBC top management wanted to play politics. MORONS!!
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This is just beautiful! How fucking stupid can BBC be? All the BBC had to do was to do its job, ie plain old journalism. But nooo! It had to dabble in politics-where it has no place! And now tax payers will foot a $1bn bill, giving Trump money cos BBC top management wanted to play politics. MORONS!!
This is just beautiful! How fucking stupid can BBC be? All the BBC had to do was to do its job, ie plain old journalism. But! It had to dabble in politics. Where it has no place! And now tax payers will foot this bill, giving Trump money cos BBC top management wanted to play politics. MORONS!!
November 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This is just beautiful! How fucking stupid can BBC be? All the BBC had to do was to do its job, ie plain old journalism. But! It had to dabble in politics. Where it has no place! And now tax payers will foot this bill, giving Trump money cos BBC top management wanted to play politics. MORONS!!
This is just beautiful! How fucking stupid can BBC be? All the BBC has to do is its job, ie plain old journalism. But nooo! It had to dabble in politics. Where it has no place! And now tax payers will foot a billion dollar bill for Trump cos BBC top management wanted to play politics. MORONS!!
November 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This is just beautiful! How fucking stupid can BBC be? All the BBC has to do is its job, ie plain old journalism. But nooo! It had to dabble in politics. Where it has no place! And now tax payers will foot a billion dollar bill for Trump cos BBC top management wanted to play politics. MORONS!!
This is just beautiful! How fucking stupid can BBC be? All the BBC has to do is its job, ie plain old journalism. But nooo! It had to dabble in politics. Where it has no place! And now tax payers will foot a billion dollar bill for Trump cos BBC top management wanted to play politics. MORONS!!
November 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This is just beautiful! How fucking stupid can BBC be? All the BBC has to do is its job, ie plain old journalism. But nooo! It had to dabble in politics. Where it has no place! And now tax payers will foot a billion dollar bill for Trump cos BBC top management wanted to play politics. MORONS!!
This is just beautiful! How fucking stupid can BBC be? All the BBC has to do is its job, ie plain old journalism. But nooo! It had to dabble in politics. Where it has no place! And now tax payers will foot a billion dollar bill for Trump cos BBC top management wanted to play politics. MORONS!!
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
This is just beautiful! How fucking stupid can BBC be? All the BBC has to do is its job, ie plain old journalism. But nooo! It had to dabble in politics. Where it has no place! And now tax payers will foot a billion dollar bill for Trump cos BBC top management wanted to play politics. MORONS!!