Gulf War No.37: Iranistan

[Pblakeney]

In other news, Brendan Carr, in charge of US media licences, is trying to demand that US press cover the war in the way that the Trump administration wants them to. Not sure whether this is more mobster or fascist.

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They still haven't caught on that the majority of under 50s (my random number) no longer watch mainstream TV.

 

[briantrumpet]

Seems like a good reason not to help Trump.

 

[Pblakeney]

Seems like a good reason not to help Trump.

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Ahem, as mentioned earlier (below). Iran control the Straits and decide what goes through. They have been prepping for this for years.

What is even more galling for the US is that the Straits are not closed. Iran is allowing certain ships clear passage and there is nothing the US can do about it unless they want to bring China to the fore.

 

[Pblakeney]

Pretty much, I suppose. I still think Cake Stop did a pretty good job of pointing out all the problems with Brexit before the politicians got round to it. It is much easier when you haven't got the press and voters to keep on board though.

I missed this earlier. Covid too. It's a pretty good hive mind.

 

[briantrumpet]

I missed this earlier. Covid too. It's a pretty good hive mind.

Yes. The generally open discussions from a range of brains was nearly always enlightening and ahead of the politicians.

 

[Psamathe]

Yes. The generally open discussions from a range of brains was nearly always enlightening and ahead of the politicians.

Is our legislative system fit for purpose when those driving it fail to see the obvious and push through damaging changes obvious to many, that common sense in effect overridden by lies and untruths (from those driving our legislative process).

 

[briantrumpet]

Is our legislative system fit for purpose when those driving it fail to see the obvious and push through damaging changes obvious to many, that common sense in effect overridden by lies and untruths (from those driving our legislative process).

It's not excusing that in any way, but I would again implore everyone interested in UK politics to read Ian Dunt's book on Westminster: it partly explains why there are so many terrible decisions made at pretty much every level, from the PM down to constituency level.

 

[briantrumpet]

A handy summary.