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Philip Proudfoot: Whenever heads of state have to comment on…

Whenever heads of state have to comment on, or meet Trump, I think a lot about something @ByYourLogic said about the US president. Trump is the result of all the American stupids finding their ultimate form — the most Stupid of the Stupids — and then making him their king. Then, as king, world leaders are forced into a kind of ritual humiliation, where they must bow before the stupid. Act as if he’s not stupid. Subjugate themselves before the stupid. Share tips on how to placate the stupid. Give the stupid gifts and trinkets. Ensure they avoid his wrath. Anyway, just think that’s very accurate.
21, April

Dale Vince: What’s interesting in this story...

What’s interesting in this story is that 'UK and European stocks lost billions’ in the last week after the government announced it was going to ‘break the link’ - presumably now the detail is out and it’s not actually breaking this link - stocks will rebound in value. That tells us all we need to know - real breaking of the link would have been bad for big business - this mere weakening of it is just bad for consumers - same as it ever was.

Liz Webster: Starmer’s project of making Brexit work…

Starmer’s project of making Brexit work 👉locking Britain in a lift headed straight for deeper American ownership 👉US tech, US capital, US strategic priorities. And he turned on soothing “pro-EU reset” and “BreJoin” lift music to stop people noticing where the lift is taking us. Result? Britain becomes an Atlanticist bridgehead that clashes with the EU while surrendering sovereignty to US interests. The Mandelson appointment (despite China 🇨🇳 red flags) was the clearest signal yet. The gremlin didn’t sneak in, he was key player, invited to hold the door open.
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