Tomato Soup
@souptomatosoup.uk
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Anonymised UK policy generalist with far too much experience, especially economic, tax, and international.
Preferred pronouns: They/Them/Their.
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Anonymised UK policy generalist with far too much experience, especially economic, tax, and international.
Preferred pronouns: They/Them/Their.
@souptomatosoup on twitter
Banner credit @pickardje.bsky.social
In the case of most “celebrities” you would be right, but Jolie is perhaps the most anomalous, she has legitimately done a huge amount in advocating for, and amplifying the voices of people in need. She has used her ‘status’ to do quite a lot of good.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelin...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelin...
November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
In the case of most “celebrities” you would be right, but Jolie is perhaps the most anomalous, she has legitimately done a huge amount in advocating for, and amplifying the voices of people in need. She has used her ‘status’ to do quite a lot of good.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelin...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelin...
its old data now, but I've not seen updated versions in a long time.
But we used to be the LEAST generous...
But we used to be the LEAST generous...
October 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
its old data now, but I've not seen updated versions in a long time.
But we used to be the LEAST generous...
But we used to be the LEAST generous...
As if there is another valid answer...
October 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
As if there is another valid answer...
Not to make light of the awfulness in the USA...but I saw the post below and this thought popped into my head fully formed:
October 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Not to make light of the awfulness in the USA...but I saw the post below and this thought popped into my head fully formed:
Just a suggestion...
October 14, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Just a suggestion...
A 'heritage American' is just like any other American, only looks weird and with questionable genetics...
Like a tomato
Like a tomato
October 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
A 'heritage American' is just like any other American, only looks weird and with questionable genetics...
Like a tomato
Like a tomato
It seems to be written by someone who 'believes' and lives atop Mount Stupid - knowing JUST enough to think they understand, without actually knowing enough to understand their ignorances.
October 4, 2025 at 7:56 PM
It seems to be written by someone who 'believes' and lives atop Mount Stupid - knowing JUST enough to think they understand, without actually knowing enough to understand their ignorances.
I have another chart is you prefer, but its a bit less easy to read in my opinion, though it shows the same point.
That the Changes in the early 80s strangled off non-private house building. And despite some improvements later in that decade, and from '07 to '12, this diminished role remains.,
That the Changes in the early 80s strangled off non-private house building. And despite some improvements later in that decade, and from '07 to '12, this diminished role remains.,
September 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I have another chart is you prefer, but its a bit less easy to read in my opinion, though it shows the same point.
That the Changes in the early 80s strangled off non-private house building. And despite some improvements later in that decade, and from '07 to '12, this diminished role remains.,
That the Changes in the early 80s strangled off non-private house building. And despite some improvements later in that decade, and from '07 to '12, this diminished role remains.,
And house prices will never fall, when all supply is private
September 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
And house prices will never fall, when all supply is private
Booking my NHS flu vaccine for the year and getting REALLY pissed off with how stupidly limited the criteria to get the covid one is.
September 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Booking my NHS flu vaccine for the year and getting REALLY pissed off with how stupidly limited the criteria to get the covid one is.
A collection of my favourites from the last time I remember one of these happening...when memes were better.
September 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
A collection of my favourites from the last time I remember one of these happening...when memes were better.
This is not the first outing for Rapture Raptor
September 23, 2025 at 9:21 AM
This is not the first outing for Rapture Raptor
Some of us have been harping on about it for years.
But the systemic failures in the housing market are one of the main reasons politicians scapegoat immigration, instead of admitting domestic policy failure.
My personal favorite chart showing this:
But the systemic failures in the housing market are one of the main reasons politicians scapegoat immigration, instead of admitting domestic policy failure.
My personal favorite chart showing this:
September 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Some of us have been harping on about it for years.
But the systemic failures in the housing market are one of the main reasons politicians scapegoat immigration, instead of admitting domestic policy failure.
My personal favorite chart showing this:
But the systemic failures in the housing market are one of the main reasons politicians scapegoat immigration, instead of admitting domestic policy failure.
My personal favorite chart showing this:
Suicidal ideation is a huge factor of it for me, and it is impossible to express to those who have not experienced it how much it can occupy your mind.
I struggle with this, but am safe
Please reach out to those you care about, the struggle is invisible, and a small act can save them.
#depression
I struggle with this, but am safe
Please reach out to those you care about, the struggle is invisible, and a small act can save them.
#depression
September 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Suicidal ideation is a huge factor of it for me, and it is impossible to express to those who have not experienced it how much it can occupy your mind.
I struggle with this, but am safe
Please reach out to those you care about, the struggle is invisible, and a small act can save them.
#depression
I struggle with this, but am safe
Please reach out to those you care about, the struggle is invisible, and a small act can save them.
#depression
I know there was no market for this, perhaps if we hadn't gone down our own brexit insanity...
August 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I know there was no market for this, perhaps if we hadn't gone down our own brexit insanity...
irst Past the Post (FPTP) distorts the inputs and outcomes of elections.
Not only do most votes get ignored, but most voters are forced to "vote tactically" rather than for who they actually want.
We need #ElectoralReform.
Not only do most votes get ignored, but most voters are forced to "vote tactically" rather than for who they actually want.
We need #ElectoralReform.
July 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM
irst Past the Post (FPTP) distorts the inputs and outcomes of elections.
Not only do most votes get ignored, but most voters are forced to "vote tactically" rather than for who they actually want.
We need #ElectoralReform.
Not only do most votes get ignored, but most voters are forced to "vote tactically" rather than for who they actually want.
We need #ElectoralReform.
Possibly, but I am a solid believer in Hanlons Razor - its the closest I get to being religious, my faith in this.
More likely they are lost in the weeds on the topic, and driven by emotion rather than reason.
More likely they are lost in the weeds on the topic, and driven by emotion rather than reason.
July 22, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Possibly, but I am a solid believer in Hanlons Razor - its the closest I get to being religious, my faith in this.
More likely they are lost in the weeds on the topic, and driven by emotion rather than reason.
More likely they are lost in the weeds on the topic, and driven by emotion rather than reason.
There is a list of "cognitive distortions" I keep taped above my desk, it helps me spot when I am falling into one
May 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
There is a list of "cognitive distortions" I keep taped above my desk, it helps me spot when I am falling into one
Hanlon's razor applies I suspect, it usually does in politics.
May 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Hanlon's razor applies I suspect, it usually does in politics.
