Interesting report in the guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/feb/19/leftwing-activists-less-likely-work-political-rivals-other-uk-groups-study
The bit that resonates with me is a follows
鈥淚n particular this report finds that a tendency to impose purity tests on those they will campaign with, overestimating how many people share their views, and using language that is inaccessible to the wider public is potentially driving a backlash against progressive causes rather than helping them to win people over.
I have long held concerns with echo chamber tendencies of some on the left and think spending time with people with different views is beneficial. The big think I take from the quote however is inaccessible language that I think really impacts on producing an argument that resonates.
Liverpool don't really need to be in sparkling form or go on a fantastic run. They've done the hard work in the first 20 games.
To many problems for those behind Liverpool. Arsenal attack has been decimated, they've done well to be even this close. I can't see Arsenal going on a run needed without the likes of Saka, Martinelli and Havertz.
Forest and Newcastle will do well to finish 3rd-6th and city will probably just get top 4.
I think that鈥檚 a simplistic argument. It should be possible for those on the left to disagree rather than have a uniform view. I think vitriol has been caused on both sides by trying to simplify a really complex discussion. This to me has fostered a nasty atmosphere resulting in vitriol both sides. I don鈥檛 personally agree with how JK Rowling has approached the topic at times, but neither do I think she should be defined on views on one subject.
The newest Sharon Van Etten (& the Attachment Theory) album is great. Carries on with the trajectory of her last 2 albums, moving away from her folkier roots and into more indie/synth pop territory. Synths are sounding cool though. I can hear New Order, The Horrors and maybe a bit of Wolf Alice in there. She's got a beautiful voice, and the lyrics are personal with a bit of social commentary. Very nice moody music that i'll definitely be revisiting as always with SVE.
I know 2 people independent from each other who paid for advance queue positions . I鈥檇 say it鈥檚 fairly small at the moment but will only grow and the people doing it will inflate the prices next time
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