@mrjamesob.bsky.social Musk’s criticism of UK and EU governments isn’t about free speech, it’s strategic. He wants to stop Europe from building its own rival to Starlink, pushing nations to rely on his network instead and giving him control over their data, infrastructure, and digital independence.

@mrjamesob.bsky.social 'The Millerites, led by William Miller, grew even more devoted after their failed 1844 doomsday prediction. When the second prophecy also failed, many stayed faithful, a case of dissonance reduction.' A 3rd of UK voters in a nutshell, from #Brexit to #Reform.

@billybragg.bsky.social Patriotism is pride in your nation’s good: science, culture, sport, while being self-critical of injustices. It binds us together. Nationalism is blind superiority. Ultra/ethno nationalists persecute minorities. Fascists add dictatorship & seek to dominate country's neighbors

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Patriotism is pride in your nation’s good: science, culture, sport, while being self-critical of injustices. It binds us together. Nationalism is blind superiority. Ultra/ ethno nationalists persecute minorities. Fascists add dictatorship & seek to dominate country's neighbors

@mrjamesob.bsky.social

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The Nerd Reich is a great news letter I discovered last year.