As you allude to, it's amusing that he thinks the imminent 'takeover' by the Badenoch/Braverman element of the Conservative Party is some unimaginable liminal phase for a beautiful political institution that must be preserved. As though there's some lingering Rab Butler/Harold Macmillan types just about maintaining control of the Tories, who need the moral support of a responsible opposition and commentaries to stave off the crazies.
Sorry Mic, but aren’t you being a bit heavy? Don’t know anything about Russ Jones or his history (eg re Corbyn) but Week in Tory (the tweets, probably not the book) is a handy running chronicle of the follies, crimes and incompetence of this filthy government. And the writing's not too shabby. Jones’s points on the Johnson farce neatly shot down every single drone being flown by BoZo’s repellent gang of cronies, toadies and sycophants in 'press' and politics.
There’s another fascinating edition talking about the music scene in 1950s and 60s Cambodia, and loads of other great stuff. Think it links in with Soho Radio.
Don’t know if you’ll be floating about outside today with some tunes on but I’ve been enjoying Tokyo Tears.
As you allude to, it's amusing that he thinks the imminent 'takeover' by the Badenoch/Braverman element of the Conservative Party is some unimaginable liminal phase for a beautiful political institution that must be preserved. As though there's some lingering Rab Butler/Harold Macmillan types just about maintaining control of the Tories, who need the moral support of a responsible opposition and commentaries to stave off the crazies.
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Sorry Mic, but aren’t you being a bit heavy? Don’t know anything about Russ Jones or his history (eg re Corbyn) but Week in Tory (the tweets, probably not the book) is a handy running chronicle of the follies, crimes and incompetence of this filthy government. And the writing's not too shabby. Jones’s points on the Johnson farce neatly shot down every single drone being flown by BoZo’s repellent gang of cronies, toadies and sycophants in 'press' and politics.
The writing is awful and he’s already said he won’t care about Labour’s actions when it gets in. Lightweights sometimes need heavy manners.
Also: I don’t care what he thinks of Corbyn. That’s not relevant.
I voted Remain, but seven years later, it's time to move on.
I voted Leave, so enjoyed the piece even more.
I have talked to lots of Leavers, including in my own family. And I get it.
Mellow greetings from Nu Delta City: The future has a silver lining.
A learned gent such as yourself may well be all over this but I thought you’d really enjoy it.
Bureau of Lost Culture interview with Iain Sinclair.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7clxTxxAgZIQGLkZrGG1IS?si=5ImxubTPTP-
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There’s another fascinating edition talking about the music scene in 1950s and 60s Cambodia, and loads of other great stuff. Think it links in with Soho Radio.
Don’t know if you’ll be floating about outside today with some tunes on but I’ve been enjoying Tokyo Tears.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4zEUlt3AmxKcL9CtFNIz32?si=4_F5BjBPST-ti99Ph8QFsg
Have a great Sunday, Mic, looking forward to the recommend edition.
¡Salud!
Thanks, Mateo. Recommendations later!