Brian Etherington
@m246.bsky.social
Software Engineer, Bookbinder, Photographer, retired Tap Dancer
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"If people start calling Donald Trump ‘Liz Truss in drag,’ it will be because he blew up his government with a financial crisis entirely of his own making..."
www.marketwatch.com/story/iwas-i...
www.marketwatch.com/story/iwas-i...
I was in London for the Liz Truss debacle. 5 lessons for Trump — and all of us.
If people start calling Donald Trump “Liz Truss in drag,” it won’t be because of his policies, but because he blew up his government with a financial crisis entirely of his own making.
www.marketwatch.com
April 7, 2025 at 4:52 PM
"If people start calling Donald Trump ‘Liz Truss in drag,’ it will be because he blew up his government with a financial crisis entirely of his own making..."
www.marketwatch.com/story/iwas-i...
www.marketwatch.com/story/iwas-i...
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February 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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The great stitch-up begins in Riyadh today, as the US government seeks to hand eastern Ukraine, bound and gagged, to Putin. This, as Trump knows and wants, will encourage Putin to threaten and destabilise the rest of Europe.
*Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.*
*Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.*
February 18, 2025 at 7:34 AM
The great stitch-up begins in Riyadh today, as the US government seeks to hand eastern Ukraine, bound and gagged, to Putin. This, as Trump knows and wants, will encourage Putin to threaten and destabilise the rest of Europe.
*Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.*
*Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.*
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Every. Single. Bloody. Thing. They. Promised. About. Brexit. Was. A. Lie.
And on they go demanding it be protected as if it’s something precious rather than the stupidest thing a country could have done to itself.
Here’s what prejudice delivers…
A barrelling shitshow of failure. 👇
And on they go demanding it be protected as if it’s something precious rather than the stupidest thing a country could have done to itself.
Here’s what prejudice delivers…
A barrelling shitshow of failure. 👇
💥Peter Kellner: "I quite like using numbers to make sense of the what is going on. Yet sometimes they are not enough. If they were, the fact that Brexit has cost Britain’s economy 4-5% of GDP would be a major national scandal."
A 🧵 with some of the most exposing stats from Peter's latest blog👇 1/
A 🧵 with some of the most exposing stats from Peter's latest blog👇 1/
February 18, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Every. Single. Bloody. Thing. They. Promised. About. Brexit. Was. A. Lie.
And on they go demanding it be protected as if it’s something precious rather than the stupidest thing a country could have done to itself.
Here’s what prejudice delivers…
A barrelling shitshow of failure. 👇
And on they go demanding it be protected as if it’s something precious rather than the stupidest thing a country could have done to itself.
Here’s what prejudice delivers…
A barrelling shitshow of failure. 👇
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From a straightforward comms perspective this makes no sense asns we've got three political parties obsessively overserving Reform voters on immigration. No one even *knows* how an alternative message would land because Starmer and Badenoch are just obsessively copying Farage's homework
lol they use Reform colours so anyone glancing at it will just think it’s a Reform advert.
The smartest guys in the dumbest rooms
The smartest guys in the dumbest rooms
As an immigrant who chose to make my home in the UK—but also as someone who is a migration historian and researches the impact of dog-whistle politics—there is no way for me to overstate how wrong and disgusting these ads by the UK Labour Party are.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
February 7, 2025 at 8:26 AM
From a straightforward comms perspective this makes no sense asns we've got three political parties obsessively overserving Reform voters on immigration. No one even *knows* how an alternative message would land because Starmer and Badenoch are just obsessively copying Farage's homework
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“I told you if you hold on to clothes long enough they come back in fashion”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
February 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
“I told you if you hold on to clothes long enough they come back in fashion”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
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"The first thing to understand about Brexit is that it is defined by lying. It was itself a lie, at its base, as a concept. It was sold through lies. It was delivered through lies. And it has now served to place the notion of lies right in the heart of our politics"
Brexit five years on: A triumph of lies
The promises turned out to be false. The warnings turned out to be true.
iandunt.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 10:20 PM
"The first thing to understand about Brexit is that it is defined by lying. It was itself a lie, at its base, as a concept. It was sold through lies. It was delivered through lies. And it has now served to place the notion of lies right in the heart of our politics"
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February 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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Jesus! that this even needs to be said.
When Laura K insists rejoining the EU wouldn't bring growth for the UK as EU countries on average don't grow much atm, it is (deliberately?) misleading.
The UK's economy can of course grow if trade with EU countries increases, no matter how well they are doing for themselves.
The UK's economy can of course grow if trade with EU countries increases, no matter how well they are doing for themselves.
February 2, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Jesus! that this even needs to be said.
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Labour ARE as bad as the Tories, in certain respects at least.
This is EXACTLY the sort of ludicrous stunt the Tories would have pulled.
I hate it. Truly, madly, deeply hate it.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
This is EXACTLY the sort of ludicrous stunt the Tories would have pulled.
I hate it. Truly, madly, deeply hate it.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
February 1, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Labour ARE as bad as the Tories, in certain respects at least.
This is EXACTLY the sort of ludicrous stunt the Tories would have pulled.
I hate it. Truly, madly, deeply hate it.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
This is EXACTLY the sort of ludicrous stunt the Tories would have pulled.
I hate it. Truly, madly, deeply hate it.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The USA has had two major plane crashes in the last 4 days.
The USA had previously not suffered a major plane crash for 16 years.
‘DEI’ programs have existed for decades.
So what was it that changed in the last 14 days or so to suddenly cause so many crashes?
The USA had previously not suffered a major plane crash for 16 years.
‘DEI’ programs have existed for decades.
So what was it that changed in the last 14 days or so to suddenly cause so many crashes?
February 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The USA has had two major plane crashes in the last 4 days.
The USA had previously not suffered a major plane crash for 16 years.
‘DEI’ programs have existed for decades.
So what was it that changed in the last 14 days or so to suddenly cause so many crashes?
The USA had previously not suffered a major plane crash for 16 years.
‘DEI’ programs have existed for decades.
So what was it that changed in the last 14 days or so to suddenly cause so many crashes?
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Starmer is too scared of Farage, Reform, Musk & Trump to do this. Starmer has zero curiosity to explore other growth opportunities than taxing the poor, reducing benefits and cow-towing to the rich.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
EU trade chief says it ‘could consider’ UK joining pan-Europe customs deal
Maroš Šefčovič says ‘the ball is in the UK’s court’ as British ministers reportedly consult businesses
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Starmer is too scared of Farage, Reform, Musk & Trump to do this. Starmer has zero curiosity to explore other growth opportunities than taxing the poor, reducing benefits and cow-towing to the rich.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Too late, dumbassess.
You people are supposed to be able to spot criminals.
And yet you went along like nodding dogs with a known criminal - an insurectionist FGS.
No use bolting the gate now.
You people are supposed to be able to spot criminals.
And yet you went along like nodding dogs with a known criminal - an insurectionist FGS.
No use bolting the gate now.
January 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Too late, dumbassess.
You people are supposed to be able to spot criminals.
And yet you went along like nodding dogs with a known criminal - an insurectionist FGS.
No use bolting the gate now.
You people are supposed to be able to spot criminals.
And yet you went along like nodding dogs with a known criminal - an insurectionist FGS.
No use bolting the gate now.
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The mask is off from day one. And just for the record: That 'lady bishop' did not spew hate, she asked Trump to have mercy with ppl who are scared. - No words.
I thought I was mentally prepared for Trump2, but it turns out I am rather not.
I thought I was mentally prepared for Trump2, but it turns out I am rather not.
There was a time, not long ago, when conservatives said they were very concerned about people denigrating other people for their religious faith.
January 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM
The mask is off from day one. And just for the record: That 'lady bishop' did not spew hate, she asked Trump to have mercy with ppl who are scared. - No words.
I thought I was mentally prepared for Trump2, but it turns out I am rather not.
I thought I was mentally prepared for Trump2, but it turns out I am rather not.
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The problem with Fascism is that once you vote it in, you never get an opportunity to vote it out.
January 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The problem with Fascism is that once you vote it in, you never get an opportunity to vote it out.
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So a convicted felon, sex offender and insurrectionist is made President of the United States and his ketamine-soaked plutocrat sidekick, Musk, performs Nazi salutes at his inauguration.
Oh America, what the hell have you done? To yourselves and to the world?
A very dark age begins.
Oh America, what the hell have you done? To yourselves and to the world?
A very dark age begins.
January 21, 2025 at 7:17 AM
So a convicted felon, sex offender and insurrectionist is made President of the United States and his ketamine-soaked plutocrat sidekick, Musk, performs Nazi salutes at his inauguration.
Oh America, what the hell have you done? To yourselves and to the world?
A very dark age begins.
Oh America, what the hell have you done? To yourselves and to the world?
A very dark age begins.
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Challenge accepted!
🎤I am the very model of a modern crashed economy
I've underperformed vegetables like lettuces and broccoli
I know the cheese of England, and I want a Keir apology
From pork markets to pensions too, my life is tragicomedy
🎤I am the very model of a modern crashed economy
I've underperformed vegetables like lettuces and broccoli
I know the cheese of England, and I want a Keir apology
From pork markets to pensions too, my life is tragicomedy
When you put it like that, it sounds like a Gilbert and Sullivan plot
January 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Challenge accepted!
🎤I am the very model of a modern crashed economy
I've underperformed vegetables like lettuces and broccoli
I know the cheese of England, and I want a Keir apology
From pork markets to pensions too, my life is tragicomedy
🎤I am the very model of a modern crashed economy
I've underperformed vegetables like lettuces and broccoli
I know the cheese of England, and I want a Keir apology
From pork markets to pensions too, my life is tragicomedy
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Correct.
But we will be much better off than now. And that's the main thing.
But we will be much better off than now. And that's the main thing.
January 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Correct.
But we will be much better off than now. And that's the main thing.
But we will be much better off than now. And that's the main thing.
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We KNOW Labour are lying about Brexit.
You know that to be true even if you have "Labour" running through you like the motto in a stick of seaside rock. Be honest.
But because they continue to entertain and constantly reinforce such a gigantic lie, it's very hard to believe anything else they say.
You know that to be true even if you have "Labour" running through you like the motto in a stick of seaside rock. Be honest.
But because they continue to entertain and constantly reinforce such a gigantic lie, it's very hard to believe anything else they say.
January 6, 2025 at 1:56 AM
We KNOW Labour are lying about Brexit.
You know that to be true even if you have "Labour" running through you like the motto in a stick of seaside rock. Be honest.
But because they continue to entertain and constantly reinforce such a gigantic lie, it's very hard to believe anything else they say.
You know that to be true even if you have "Labour" running through you like the motto in a stick of seaside rock. Be honest.
But because they continue to entertain and constantly reinforce such a gigantic lie, it's very hard to believe anything else they say.
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How Keir Starmer has had his best day so far yesterday by finally standing up to the emergence of a common UK/US online right, headed by the radicalised Musk.
My analysis for ARD German TV (german, but there always is deepl..)
My analysis for ARD German TV (german, but there always is deepl..)
Wie Musk in Großbritannien einen alten Skandal für sich nutzt
Immer wieder attackiert US-Milliardär Elon Musk auf X die britische Regierung. Nun wärmt er dafür einen Missbrauchskandal auf, der längst aufgearbeitet ist. Premier Starmer reicht es. Und selbst Musk-...
www.tagesschau.de
January 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM
How Keir Starmer has had his best day so far yesterday by finally standing up to the emergence of a common UK/US online right, headed by the radicalised Musk.
My analysis for ARD German TV (german, but there always is deepl..)
My analysis for ARD German TV (german, but there always is deepl..)
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What they tell you it means is accepting EU regulation with no say.
What they don’t admit is that’s the Brexit dilemma.
It’s painful or pointless.
And the Tory painful version is taking its toll. So, they whip up ‘sovereignty’ outrage to cover up the mess they’ve made and the lies they’ve told.
What they don’t admit is that’s the Brexit dilemma.
It’s painful or pointless.
And the Tory painful version is taking its toll. So, they whip up ‘sovereignty’ outrage to cover up the mess they’ve made and the lies they’ve told.
December 18, 2024 at 7:52 AM
What they tell you it means is accepting EU regulation with no say.
What they don’t admit is that’s the Brexit dilemma.
It’s painful or pointless.
And the Tory painful version is taking its toll. So, they whip up ‘sovereignty’ outrage to cover up the mess they’ve made and the lies they’ve told.
What they don’t admit is that’s the Brexit dilemma.
It’s painful or pointless.
And the Tory painful version is taking its toll. So, they whip up ‘sovereignty’ outrage to cover up the mess they’ve made and the lies they’ve told.
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‘Betraying Brexit’
Such a moronic accusation.
What does it even mean?
Having a functioning relationship with our own continent?
Not being diplomatically incontinent?
Finding ways to collaborate and improve opportunities, travel and trade?
Great.
Brexit betrayed us
Very happy to betray it right back.
Such a moronic accusation.
What does it even mean?
Having a functioning relationship with our own continent?
Not being diplomatically incontinent?
Finding ways to collaborate and improve opportunities, travel and trade?
Great.
Brexit betrayed us
Very happy to betray it right back.
December 18, 2024 at 7:30 AM
‘Betraying Brexit’
Such a moronic accusation.
What does it even mean?
Having a functioning relationship with our own continent?
Not being diplomatically incontinent?
Finding ways to collaborate and improve opportunities, travel and trade?
Great.
Brexit betrayed us
Very happy to betray it right back.
Such a moronic accusation.
What does it even mean?
Having a functioning relationship with our own continent?
Not being diplomatically incontinent?
Finding ways to collaborate and improve opportunities, travel and trade?
Great.
Brexit betrayed us
Very happy to betray it right back.
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Starmer needs to learn from the Biden/Harris experience. He isn’t just getting it wrong to the extent of illegality with Gaza. His position on Brexit is helping to tank the economy. This is antagonising normally supportive voters and will I fear result in him gifting the next election to the Tories.
December 7, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Starmer needs to learn from the Biden/Harris experience. He isn’t just getting it wrong to the extent of illegality with Gaza. His position on Brexit is helping to tank the economy. This is antagonising normally supportive voters and will I fear result in him gifting the next election to the Tories.