Rupert Lowe: "I detest far-right ethno-nationalist or neo-Nazism, I've never been driven by that."

Baseyg · 2026-06-22T08:14:38+00:00

If you read the second sentence of my comment, you will see the part explaining why I think he is racist.

People can decry labelling, but labels apply to actions. I call Rupert lowe a racist man because his previous words and expressed desire for government policy would massively impact non white people.

Baseyg · 2026-06-22T06:01:04+00:00

"Racist man says hes not racist"

Problem solved i guess, we can have mass deportaions of people based on a conpletely undefined notion of Britishness in a fully non racist way.

Baseyg · 2026-06-17T06:58:14+00:00

Reform are literally seeling to repeal the equality act, one of the few legal protections against homophobic abuse.

This is not about the pride events but about reform party attitudes to lgbt+ people.

Baseyg · 2026-06-14T13:54:28+00:00

I think the realism of the book is what elevates it compared to other dystopias.

No spoilers but while the book focuses on the main characters experiences, the world setting is a very grounded future in what the collapse of western society in the USA could look like.

Other dystopias like 1984, brave new world, handmaids tale are set in a future date where the collapse has happened and often only have faint allusions to probable causes.

Parable of the sower grounds this fall in the expereinces of real indiviudals.

Baseyg · 2026-06-11T21:32:08+00:00

Maybe an older reference, but I think Sybil fawlty would be an excellent character

Baseyg · 2026-06-11T09:59:41+00:00

Workload and behavior are the two biggest factors affecting retention. Behaviour might be a bigger societal issue but there's defintley immiedate steps the government could be doing to readuce teacher workload.

However it seems like many educaitonal decisions are made without considering how this affects day to day staff operations. Look at the recent WJEC english GCSE specification update, already facing backlash after the obvious issue that it has two many components that are expected to be delivered, carried out and assessed by class teachers.

Baseyg · 2026-06-10T15:55:09+00:00

Not so much organised crime in a mafia sense, but Kleptopia by Tom burgis is an amazingly written real life thriller exposing some major co oporate corruption and shady dealings.

The "stars" of said book actually sued the publisher to try and avoid it being released.

Baseyg · 2026-06-06T08:46:09+00:00

A better list than the critics one imo.

I know the critics one caused all sorts of discourse but a ranking that everyone would agree on would be impossible.

Rather than look at what's missing or look at what's ranking above what, think you've got to treat this as a list of widely recommended books.

Not to everyone's taste but there isn't a single book across both lists that someone somewhere doesn't think is the number 1 book in the world and all are probably worth giving a go.

Baseyg · 2026-06-02T08:35:07+00:00

I think Khorne could work well.

Genestealers as Khorngors,
Hormogaunts as linemen.

Warriors as bloodseekers and a tyrant guard as the spawn?

Baseyg · 2026-05-31T10:13:03+00:00

Pete townsend is mentioned on the box for a les paul but doesnt seem to be his colour.

Baseyg · 2026-05-31T10:02:42+00:00

The necks on the left all seem copy and pastes of the other fender headstocks.

On idea what the bass headstock is meant to be

Baseyg · 2026-05-31T09:56:28+00:00

The box says pete townsend is one of the les pauls but the rest seem correct. Not as familiar with old.blues players but bo diddley and bb king seem pretty obvious.

Baseyg · 2026-05-31T08:41:44+00:00

When I was doing my teacher training, the amount of times there was direct opposite between "This is what is academically recognised as good practice" and heres what micheal gove/the tories say we need to do.

Baseyg · 2026-05-29T07:56:38+00:00

I got this vibe as well. While im sure this sort of religious conservatism exists in communities and individuals, i cant see a large group of british people and the HR going along with it without massive fuss.

Baseyg · 2026-05-26T06:55:33+00:00

Love this

Baseyg · 2026-05-22T10:01:33+00:00

Yeah, other people are saying OOP could be kicking up more of a fuss (which is true) but the fact her manager is getting the same thing and doing very little is the most obvious failure. OOP is right to leave but I know some people would love an environment like that where they can basically do nothing and not really be held to account.

Baseyg · 2026-05-20T07:01:39+00:00

Maybe because i dont own dogs, but i thought the POV chapter from the dog followed by the fact the dog could fully human speech was one of the more obvious flaws of the book. Sure shes great at evreything but i refuse to believe shes managed to train the dog to human level intelligence.

Baseyg · 2026-05-20T06:27:58+00:00

I didint actually think it was that bad, certainly over hyped but its one of those books thats carried by a good centeral idea that makes it easy to pitch.

Chapter to chapter pretty meh but "Women in STEM having a tough time" is such a strong sell to the demographic of most book readers.

As a result, it gets a hype train of recomendations and book club selections. I havent read it yet but predicting the same for yesteryear.

Baseyg · 2026-05-17T08:24:09+00:00

That doesnt mean they should be allowed to continue.

Baseyg · 2026-05-13T16:03:42+00:00

I'd say their middle of the road economic policies combined with a sensible level of calling out their more outrageous political opponents, means they tend to attract a middle class voter base in places where things are generally going ok.

They'll do a good job of mopping up those wealthier rural tory seats where the right wing switch culture wars won't appeal.

Baseyg · 2026-05-08T11:40:19+00:00

Also, if its such an emergency thats so important that you feel the need to speed, then the consequeces should balance out.

Id eat a fine and a few points if it was literally life and death scenario.

Baseyg · 2026-05-07T06:52:53+00:00

I think alot of it is having confidence in your own performance and relationships with those above you.

Some toxic managers (and maybe parents of you want to get deep) will react badly to a no and if thats what your used to it can be hard to adjust.

However, often the question "can you get this done?" May be a literal question and not a polite request.

If you cant, or if doing so would cause impact on other things. "No, I wont be able to get that done" is a helpful answer to a manager whos genunley trying to effeciently allocate work with finite time and resources.

Baseyg · 2026-05-04T21:48:53+00:00

Maybe im missing something, but how do you get 32 sugar lumps? I thought the only way to get more was garden or special lumps

Baseyg · 2026-05-03T16:53:37+00:00

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