CJ Bill

He's just annoyed because he's trying to introduce hereditary leaders in the US

Pants Drunk YouTube video by Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq - Topic

As a concept it's known in the UK as well... Anyone for a spot of Chap Hop? music.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1Z5...

Out of bombs error

Can this be a solution?

Brilliant, really looking forward to it!

Grendel (2020 Stereo Remix) YouTube video by Marillion - Topic

When you're in the mood for a 17 minute song based on Beowulf music.youtube.com/watch?v=plS-...

I'm a 58 year old IT manager with a BA in International Relations that I took 40 years ago and I could predict it...

I suspect that crew wages are a small factor TBH. A crew of 20 to 50 people against a cargo value of $50mn to $150mn

And if you look at world systems theory that's all about regime survival albeit through a somewhat Marxist lens (again IIRC). Probably not what you mean though.

IIRC different schools have different takes. Neoclassical realism takes a less black box approach as does those engaged in foreign policy analysis. Although my degree is very very old and I veered into tech afterwards

If plant-based foods must be more honest, let’s do the same for meat – fancy some ‘cow muscle’? | Deirdra Barr EU rules banning terms such as ‘bacon’ for veggie products are problematic, btw cow muscle = steak, says the Vegetarian Society’s Deirdra Barr

If plant-based foods must be more honest, let’s do the same for meat – fancy some ‘cow muscle’? | Deirdra Barr

4pm today on BBC Radio 4 Extra it’s the repeat of my adaptation of Iain M. Banks’ The State of the Art, with Sir Antony Sher as the ship. So proud of this amazing production by @nadiamolinari.bsky.social

@slowbikeiain.bsky.social don't suppose you could help here?

The guy who filmed Andrew Tate dancing in Dubai

Actually went on it! It was pretty cool

Jansen Ganesh is on fire in this column on the UK’s role in the Iran conflict

www.ft.com/content/eaee...

Didn't come across until later in life however it's an absolute blinder

Back In Judy's Desert...

Classic Eno

1/10 If the last few days of Iranian strikes on Dubai have proven anything, it’s that a massive number of people completely despise the city and those living there.

And honestly? There are very good reasons to despise them.

A thread on the city of hypocrites 🧵👇

"... I said isn't it good they're getting those Brits living in Dubai back home safely as soon as possible. What did I say, Roy?"

"... You said they'd better stick those tax-dodging cunts in Economy like the rest of us."

I've been unemployed for a few months. I now set myself pretend jobs to prevent the rot setting in. My son thinks this guy is funny, which is a good enough excuse to make something. Any requests?

"We called London a war zone and moved to Dubai by mistake"

I was thinking about conscripts and other forces but I totally take your point there.

It always struck me that that very much insulates the head of state from some of the consequences of their actions. If the chances of them being killed are reduced it encourages them to be more reckless with others lives.

Why should leaders be immune and all the killing be done to the ordinary people?

Shall we wait and see what happens?

If you're threatening regime change what have their leaders got to lose?

As someone with memories of the 70s I wouldn't be quite so sanguine about it although I doubt it'll reach that sort of level

They're not deployed but they are deployable; I believe speedboats are their preferred method.