Not to mention she was in power for a blink of an eye.
And these changes started well before anyone knew her name.
I left uni as a mature student (28) in 98. Then I could clearly see a huge improvement compared to the 80s. But far from the expected.
Morked in the US for 10+ years. When I came back the difference from before I left was very notable. Mainly in the youth. But through society in general.
Hmm. Programming is not really that highly paid in the UK. Have to admit that is why I worked in the US so long.
But you are sorta correct. And the fact that the UK is relatively badly paid compared to software eng jobs in other nations. Added to the media ideals we have seen since the thatcher years. Is likely way so many of the folks I qualified with left the UK to work.
Ex software engineer myself, retired do to disability several years ago.
To be honest. It was a field with higher left of center views then most. In my 30 year career. I only knew a few right wing programmers. Most were more left then myself. (Blair was a tory stooge to let you know where I stand)
At the time witchcraft was a crime in England.
Being able to quote the bible from memory was consider a defence.
While the UK has a history of laws against witchcraft. It really was rarely beleaved by our judicial system. So even in fudal times. Most judges were happy for a reason to exclude the cases.
Germany was more known for killings. (They happened in the UK. But were rare and normally not legally sanctioned)
England has more of a history of killing catholics etc. In fact until a few years ago. Our King or Queen were banned from marrying catholics.
Follow the money. % of advertisers not voting tory. In no way represents % of voters overall.
When media depends on advertising it will never be unbiased.
While I hate to give the little shit the benifit of the doubt.
It is worth considering. That there are plenty of other people out their. Who truly think letting russia keep the ground they have taken. Is the best way to prevent the war continuing on.
I disagree because evidence is give russia an inch. And they will just wait until they build up again. And take your whole nation. They are just not trustworthy when it comes to peace treaties.
But plenty of folks are less untrusted (more stupid imho)
There is also more direct fiscal reason why he may want to discurage the US from supporting Ukraine.
If the war continues with the current US weapons spending on Ukraine support. Eventually the gov is going to have to raise money to do so. This drematically increases the risk that industries like his. Will lose some tax breaks or loopholes he uses.
Giving a nation the idea you may support an enemy. Is in no way a protection from that nation taking control of your assets. It is at best giving the nation the ability to rationalise the need to limit your own power.
After all dispite not seeing any reason why any corp in the US would be worried about current potential govs nationalising them. It just not something either of the main parties are fans of.
Its even less likely musk would see cooperation with russia as a way to prevent such a thing.
Agreed. But that in no way changes the facts. I unlike many did not claim there is no difference. Only that the move to the right allowed the opposition to move even further to the right.
As I say. I am old enough to remember thatcher run for PM. (Was young). She had to present privatisation of national resources with care. Starting with one that allowed more competition with privatisation. IE the most logical. And still it was a fight for the party to make it seem practical.
But in corbyns time ( he was not perfect not claiming he was. Pointing out the change in attitude)
The idea of nationalising anything takes that same fight, and care. Society has spent 40+ years with no party arguing the value of left of center ideas. Just less right of center. So we are now faced with an overton window where voters consider anything left to be extream.
Of course it is also fair to say the post WW2 Labour Party moved the window drematically left. But it is hard to argue that society did not inproove for many from that move. (Of course I'm not that old so can only compare the history data generated post that move)
It is very hard to argue that most of society. And definatly younger parts of society. Have an improved life now it has returned towards the right. Only the top 10% or so gained from this move long term.
Given tory behavior over recent years.
Its fair to say giving them quater is a fairly biased representation.
Lets face it. If any non politician committed the crimes and allowed the fraud that tories have since the pandemic. Most would accuse a paper making excuses for them as dishonest?
He also allowed the overton window to move to the point the left no longer exists.
The reality if as reported. Is way more scary then a malfunction.
First. "You have the target". While likely a translation to English. So may be more or less clear in Russian. Maybe someone who knows the language can confirm.
Seems to need grammar to separate it from a question or a statement. Adding Do and lock seems like a minimal safty requirement in English. Even then. Hard to interpret the order as a peaceful move. Seems the command communication was at the very least considering an attack as reasonable. Again needs someone who understand Russian syntax to interpret I spose.
As the article states. I'd really expect much clearer language to be required by any wartime pilot over international waters.
Heck id expect a British pilot to want more clear commands over a war zone. Unless the target fired first.
Personally (and its little more then a guess).
It seems to me like some of the hard core rioght of centre males. Felt like there ideals were dying out. And like animals backed into a corner. Came out fighting.
Add to that the effect of social media over the last 20 yeas. Where the most non wsupported views can easily get a voice. Forming groups of like minded idiots supporting each other.
And the typical effect of teenagers looking to question general views.
Without the internet. These ideals still seem to have relatively low % of support in large groups.
Most are more of the opinion.
"Cant say I understand the feeling. But its not really my concern."
That said most of us who are cis/het but support. Dont understand but still are happy to except and fight for others rights to be themselves.