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Why is the public confused about wealth taxes and climate change? Because for 40+ years, lobby groups and think tanks have been paid to confuse them. And it started with Thatcher pulling off one of the greatest financial cons in modern history. 🧵
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
We have all been gaslit by the lobbyists, the "merchants of doubt", whose while raisin d'etre is to sow uncertainty in the publicind about things that would otherwise be easy, evidence based arguments to make.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
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"If you can do ‘tobacco’ you can do just about anything in public relations” says Robert Kenner’s “Merchants of Doubt”
Kenner shows how secretly funded think tanks have perverted public policy & created confusion over major issues from gun control to climate change.
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Kenner shows how secretly funded think tanks have perverted public policy & created confusion over major issues from gun control to climate change.
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August 3, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Why is the public confused about wealth taxes and climate change? Because for 40+ years, lobby groups and think tanks have been paid to confuse them. And it started with Thatcher pulling off one of the greatest financial cons in modern history. 🧵
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
@mrjamesob.bsky.social @lbc.co.uk
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A divided 🇬🇧 within the 🇪🇺 or a divided 🇬🇧 out of the 🇪🇺
Let me just think about that for a moment…
#r4today
A divided 🇬🇧 within the 🇪🇺 or a divided 🇬🇧 out of the 🇪🇺
Let me just think about that for a moment…
#r4today
“If you try to go back into the EU, you’ll divide the country,” says Andrew Neil on #newsnight
Keep up, Andrew. Brexit already did that.
Keep up, Andrew. Brexit already did that.
October 1, 2026 at 8:23 AM
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A divided 🇬🇧 within the 🇪🇺 or a divided 🇬🇧 out of the 🇪🇺
Let me just think about that for a moment…
#r4today
A divided 🇬🇧 within the 🇪🇺 or a divided 🇬🇧 out of the 🇪🇺
Let me just think about that for a moment…
#r4today
Before AI deepfakes, I distinctly remember Michael Gove’s daughter posting a TikTok of him asleep on the sofa while she mimed vomiting at the camera. Her old TikToks did exist and were later wiped. If only someone had saved that one.
#r4today
#r4today
September 30, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Before AI deepfakes, I distinctly remember Michael Gove’s daughter posting a TikTok of him asleep on the sofa while she mimed vomiting at the camera. Her old TikToks did exist and were later wiped. If only someone had saved that one.
#r4today
#r4today
Andy Burnham has done in 10 weeks what Keir Starmer failed to do in two years: use a huge majority to push a bold agenda aimed at reconnecting with large parts of the electorate. Naturally, the right will attack it, but what’s the point of a massive majority if you’re afraid to use it?
#r4today
#r4today
September 30, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Andy Burnham has done in 10 weeks what Keir Starmer failed to do in two years: use a huge majority to push a bold agenda aimed at reconnecting with large parts of the electorate. Naturally, the right will attack it, but what’s the point of a massive majority if you’re afraid to use it?
#r4today
#r4today
Gove’s cynical and performative media rehabilitation strategy is vomit inducing.
It’s a pity that #r4today don’t remind him of his Ian Hislop ‘HIGNFY’ roasting.
It’s a pity that #r4today don’t remind him of his Ian Hislop ‘HIGNFY’ roasting.
September 30, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Gove’s cynical and performative media rehabilitation strategy is vomit inducing.
It’s a pity that #r4today don’t remind him of his Ian Hislop ‘HIGNFY’ roasting.
It’s a pity that #r4today don’t remind him of his Ian Hislop ‘HIGNFY’ roasting.
I suspect it’s focus groups suggesting we do away with the triple lock. Knowing a few in that likely consulted demographic, I suspect they don’t think contributing to a personal pension is worth it either.That’s the paradox of populism: unintended consequences. Careful what you vote for.
#r4today
#r4today
September 29, 2026 at 6:28 AM
I suspect it’s focus groups suggesting we do away with the triple lock. Knowing a few in that likely consulted demographic, I suspect they don’t think contributing to a personal pension is worth it either.That’s the paradox of populism: unintended consequences. Careful what you vote for.
#r4today
#r4today
I once innocently blew a police armed-robbery surveillance because my car matched the reported getaway car make (not the colour). The scramble to CYA was rather impressive & initially I got blamed. That was a local & costly op. Fairford may have cost more. Now watch the blame find someone. #r4today
September 29, 2026 at 6:15 AM
I once innocently blew a police armed-robbery surveillance because my car matched the reported getaway car make (not the colour). The scramble to CYA was rather impressive & initially I got blamed. That was a local & costly op. Fairford may have cost more. Now watch the blame find someone. #r4today
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The 600 series had rubber skin. We spotted them easy, but these are new. They look human—sweat, bad breath, everything
September 25, 2026 at 6:20 PM
The 600 series had rubber skin. We spotted them easy, but these are new. They look human—sweat, bad breath, everything
The Chagos deal: negotiated largely by Mr Sunak’s Conservative government which conducted 11 rounds of negotiations versus Labour’s two before the October 2024 political agreement. Mauritius would obtain sovereignty while the UK retained control to operate Diego Garcia for 99 years.
#r4today
#r4today
September 23, 2026 at 5:25 AM
The Chagos deal: negotiated largely by Mr Sunak’s Conservative government which conducted 11 rounds of negotiations versus Labour’s two before the October 2024 political agreement. Mauritius would obtain sovereignty while the UK retained control to operate Diego Garcia for 99 years.
#r4today
#r4today
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All that has happened, is that the rich and the violent tell those elected, what is going to happen.
September 21, 2026 at 6:53 AM
September 18, 2026 at 6:09 AM
I wonder how the inhabitants of the small Oxfordshire village of Nimby are feeling today after their recent 15 minutes of fame, given that nothing has changed?
#r4today
#r4today
September 18, 2026 at 6:03 AM
I wonder how the inhabitants of the small Oxfordshire village of Nimby are feeling today after their recent 15 minutes of fame, given that nothing has changed?
#r4today
#r4today
When I started running regularly back then-with earphones, because I thought it was the thing to do-this was always the first track on the playlist.
I’ve been earphone free for over 20 years - but thanks @kylie. You got me started
I’ve been earphone free for over 20 years - but thanks @kylie. You got me started
25 years ago, Kylie Minogue released 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' (8 Sep 2001). #KylieMinogue
September 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
When I started running regularly back then-with earphones, because I thought it was the thing to do-this was always the first track on the playlist.
I’ve been earphone free for over 20 years - but thanks @kylie. You got me started
I’ve been earphone free for over 20 years - but thanks @kylie. You got me started
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‘You, Boy!
Get me a walking stick.
I’m off to hit loads of women on the head who disagree with me!’
Get me a walking stick.
I’m off to hit loads of women on the head who disagree with me!’
September 7, 2026 at 7:45 AM
‘You, Boy!
Get me a walking stick.
I’m off to hit loads of women on the head who disagree with me!’
Get me a walking stick.
I’m off to hit loads of women on the head who disagree with me!’
If all new migrant crossings were stopped, and let’s go one further - if every asylum seeker currently in the UK could be repatriated, that chaps life (from Portsmouth) would not improve one iota. The chip on his shoulder wouldn’t disappear. #wato
September 7, 2026 at 12:29 PM
If all new migrant crossings were stopped, and let’s go one further - if every asylum seeker currently in the UK could be repatriated, that chaps life (from Portsmouth) would not improve one iota. The chip on his shoulder wouldn’t disappear. #wato
I haven’t verified whether this is AI, but if genuine, seeing disabled men and elderly women physically attacking someone for holding opposing views is deeply concerning. History (1930s Germany) reminds us how quickly intolerance of opposing views can become normalised by ordinary citizens. #r4today
Content warning:
Multiple men violently assault a female protester at Reform's conference at the Birmingham NEC, to the visible delight of Nigel Farage.
Multiple men violently assault a female protester at Reform's conference at the Birmingham NEC, to the visible delight of Nigel Farage.
September 5, 2026 at 7:45 AM
I haven’t verified whether this is AI, but if genuine, seeing disabled men and elderly women physically attacking someone for holding opposing views is deeply concerning. History (1930s Germany) reminds us how quickly intolerance of opposing views can become normalised by ordinary citizens. #r4today
I listened to Farage’s speech live yesterday. Mostly laughable hot air until the “first 100 days”. Then came an ominously familiar 1930s authoritarian playbook to weaken Parliament, purge the Civil Service, neuter the judiciary, then use a plebiscite to legitimise the new order.
#r4today
#r4today
September 5, 2026 at 6:24 AM
I listened to Farage’s speech live yesterday. Mostly laughable hot air until the “first 100 days”. Then came an ominously familiar 1930s authoritarian playbook to weaken Parliament, purge the Civil Service, neuter the judiciary, then use a plebiscite to legitimise the new order.
#r4today
#r4today
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Half of Reform left the Tories because they were tired of being associated with a bunch of serially corrupt incompetents.
The other half were kicked out because they WERE the serially corrupt incompetents.
It's like watching a snake eat itself.
The other half were kicked out because they WERE the serially corrupt incompetents.
It's like watching a snake eat itself.
September 3, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Half of Reform left the Tories because they were tired of being associated with a bunch of serially corrupt incompetents.
The other half were kicked out because they WERE the serially corrupt incompetents.
It's like watching a snake eat itself.
The other half were kicked out because they WERE the serially corrupt incompetents.
It's like watching a snake eat itself.
Reform UK Ltd tying itself in knots over impermissible donations and the imaginative stories surrounding them.
Luckily, Head of Policy Dr James Orr has a doctorate in Theology and Religion.
When your defence requires faith and parables it pays to have a theologian on staff.
#r4today
Luckily, Head of Policy Dr James Orr has a doctorate in Theology and Religion.
When your defence requires faith and parables it pays to have a theologian on staff.
#r4today
September 4, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Reform UK Ltd tying itself in knots over impermissible donations and the imaginative stories surrounding them.
Luckily, Head of Policy Dr James Orr has a doctorate in Theology and Religion.
When your defence requires faith and parables it pays to have a theologian on staff.
#r4today
Luckily, Head of Policy Dr James Orr has a doctorate in Theology and Religion.
When your defence requires faith and parables it pays to have a theologian on staff.
#r4today
In response to the Leader of the Opposition’s bleating about public spending being too high. Her generation benefitted directly from such socio-economic policies, but now I’m alright…
This was lifted from the other place before it became a cess pit.
A letter to The New Statesman in 2023.
#r4today
This was lifted from the other place before it became a cess pit.
A letter to The New Statesman in 2023.
#r4today
September 2, 2026 at 6:59 AM
In response to the Leader of the Opposition’s bleating about public spending being too high. Her generation benefitted directly from such socio-economic policies, but now I’m alright…
This was lifted from the other place before it became a cess pit.
A letter to The New Statesman in 2023.
#r4today
This was lifted from the other place before it became a cess pit.
A letter to The New Statesman in 2023.
#r4today
Mayor Boris Johnson, announcing ULEZ in 2015:
"ULEZ is an essential measure to help improve air quality"
PM David Cameron, same day:
"The Government is backing this initiative with £25 million of support"
But suddenly it's Khan's fault.
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"ULEZ is an essential measure to help improve air quality"
PM David Cameron, same day:
"The Government is backing this initiative with £25 million of support"
But suddenly it's Khan's fault.
www.london.gov.uk/press-releas...
September 1, 2026 at 5:14 AM
August 29, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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This video was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1961. The Blue Danube.
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August 28, 2026 at 11:12 PM
This video was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1961. The Blue Danube.
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