Caitlin Johnstone on a few of the swirling hypocrisies. Concise and well presented:
"The “rules-based international order” that the US-centralized power structure purports to uphold just means an order in which the US makes up the rules and nations had better obey them. It means rules for thee but not for me."
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https://www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/rules-based-order-means-rules-for
"The “rules-based international order” that the US-centralized power structure purports to uphold just means an order in which the US makes up the rules and nations had better obey them. It means rules for thee but not for me."
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https://www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/rules-based-order-means-rules-for
www.caitlinjohnst.one
"Rules-Based Order" Means Rules For Thee But Not For We
Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix
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I can't see that I'll be barging anyone out of the way for a space on her couch.
Given her profession, the failure to consider any other causes of malaise seems alarming. Or, given her profession, the failure to consider any other causes of malaise is exactly what I would expect.
Jumping off the path you pick in life is very hard and, even now, very unusual.
Given her profession, the failure to consider any other causes of malaise seems alarming. Or, given her profession, the failure to consider any other causes of malaise is exactly what I would expect.
Jumping off the path you pick in life is very hard and, even now, very unusual.
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The purpose of subsidy in farming is to manipulate those producing food and to exert control over the use of land.
In the UK, we are seeing this play out as DEFRA pushes the agendas of the UN and the Terra Carta. The result is a landscape destroyed by policy without sense or nuance, and a food chain reliant on toxic chemicals.
The effect of subsidy is shown in these slides. How many people buying food direct from the producer, or growing their own, are tipping any of it in the bin?
The normalisation of waste, especially of food, must stop.
In the UK, we are seeing this play out as DEFRA pushes the agendas of the UN and the Terra Carta. The result is a landscape destroyed by policy without sense or nuance, and a food chain reliant on toxic chemicals.
The effect of subsidy is shown in these slides. How many people buying food direct from the producer, or growing their own, are tipping any of it in the bin?
The normalisation of waste, especially of food, must stop.
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Forwarded from Political Foe
I have spent about half my working life in the food manufacturing and distribution trade. It strikes me that there are much better ways to address food waste than disciplining serfs to put waste in the right bin!
First problem is "big", as in big retailer, big manufacturer, and probably big farmer. Big inevitably means more focus on spreadsheets, and less on the product, and even less on customer service (which nowadays really only matters if it shows up on the spreadsheet). Probably related to the "Curse of the KPI". Ben should write a book on that!
Second problem is the idea that the customer requires "consistency", which very rapidly turns into an internal requirement for "identical". If a baked product didn't rise enough, or hasn't the specified crust colour, very rapidly it goes into the skip. Given modern mass production processes, that can be a lot of product before the blemish is rectified. There used to be an outlet for such products through market stalls. But many market outlets have ceased trading of late.
Thirdly we come to the shelf life problem. People have of late been trained that they should throw away any item beyond its specified "best before" or "eat by" date. Once upon a time people had an understanding of how foods went off, and which deterioration was poisonous, and which could instead be safely covered up with a goodly portion of custard or gravy (depending on the course). Instead we have fear and "the precautionary principle" taken to extremes.
As the "elites" seem to have put hunger on the agenda, we plebs must rapidly adjust our food supply, purchase and consumption habits, unless we wish to starve in the near future.
First problem is "big", as in big retailer, big manufacturer, and probably big farmer. Big inevitably means more focus on spreadsheets, and less on the product, and even less on customer service (which nowadays really only matters if it shows up on the spreadsheet). Probably related to the "Curse of the KPI". Ben should write a book on that!
Second problem is the idea that the customer requires "consistency", which very rapidly turns into an internal requirement for "identical". If a baked product didn't rise enough, or hasn't the specified crust colour, very rapidly it goes into the skip. Given modern mass production processes, that can be a lot of product before the blemish is rectified. There used to be an outlet for such products through market stalls. But many market outlets have ceased trading of late.
Thirdly we come to the shelf life problem. People have of late been trained that they should throw away any item beyond its specified "best before" or "eat by" date. Once upon a time people had an understanding of how foods went off, and which deterioration was poisonous, and which could instead be safely covered up with a goodly portion of custard or gravy (depending on the course). Instead we have fear and "the precautionary principle" taken to extremes.
As the "elites" seem to have put hunger on the agenda, we plebs must rapidly adjust our food supply, purchase and consumption habits, unless we wish to starve in the near future.
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An excellent episode, centred on the absolutely astonishing lengths the BBC have gone to to discredit Matthew Randolph's campaign for Police and Crime Commissioner in Gloucestershire. Rachel also deals with the many interests of Bill Gates and the many conflicts which accompany them. 21 mins.
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https://odysee.com/@CCCWatch:0/big-bbc-backfire:c
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https://odysee.com/@CCCWatch:0/big-bbc-backfire:c
Odysee
Big BBC backfire?
https://votematthewrandolph.co.uk/
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Charles Malet × Unbound Today
In penning an article for the Stroud News & Journal, local MP Siobhan Baillie has chosen to immolate the last vestiges of her reputation. Yet another representative of the people with absolutely no idea what freedom of expression means. As you will see, she…
The 'people' of Stroud continuing to express their contempt for the principle and practice of free speech.
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https://communitysolidaritystrouddistrict.org/2024/04/15/nazi-meetings-wtf/
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https://communitysolidaritystrouddistrict.org/2024/04/15/nazi-meetings-wtf/
Community Solidarity Stroud District
Nazi Meetings in Stroud? What?!
On Tuesday 19th March we learned that some people were trying to put on two Nazi meetings in Stroud, one to mark the “135th anniversary of Hitler’s birth”, and one to promote an antisemitic conspir…
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Happy St George's Day.
Hands up if you've heard of "Terrorgram".
News story
Terrorgram added to list of proscribed terrorist organisations
The UK is to become the first country in the world to proscribe the Terrorgram collective, with draft proscription order laid against the group today.
"The UK is the first country to proscribe this organisation, demonstrating the government’s commitment to tackle Extreme Right-Wing terrorism and online radicalisation in all forms. It also showcases the ability of the proscription tool to be applied to an online terrorist network, and is the first time it has been used in this way.
Following an internal review, the term ‘Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism’ was adopted as the umbrella term to make it clear that those who hold mainstream right-wing views will not be in scope of any action by counter-terrorism authorities."
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/terrorgram-added-to-list-of-proscribed-terrorist-organisations
Hands up if you've heard of "Terrorgram".
News story
Terrorgram added to list of proscribed terrorist organisations
The UK is to become the first country in the world to proscribe the Terrorgram collective, with draft proscription order laid against the group today.
"The UK is the first country to proscribe this organisation, demonstrating the government’s commitment to tackle Extreme Right-Wing terrorism and online radicalisation in all forms. It also showcases the ability of the proscription tool to be applied to an online terrorist network, and is the first time it has been used in this way.
Following an internal review, the term ‘Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism’ was adopted as the umbrella term to make it clear that those who hold mainstream right-wing views will not be in scope of any action by counter-terrorism authorities."
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/terrorgram-added-to-list-of-proscribed-terrorist-organisations
GOV.UK
Terrorgram added to list of proscribed terrorist organisations
The UK is to become the first country in the world to proscribe the Terrorgram collective, with draft proscription order laid against the group today.
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Coming to a county near you this autumn!
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-exemption-from-avian-influenza-disease-control-restrictions
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-exemption-from-avian-influenza-disease-control-restrictions
GOV.UK
Apply for an exemption from avian influenza disease control restrictions
Use this service to apply for a licence that exempts you from avian influenza disease control restrictions.
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Charles Malet × Unbound Today
What might Brits say of rationing today? 👇 https://youtu.be/b6U1XWvdBXU
A very good point, made by Zena:
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Forwarded from Zena
Restaurants were excluded from rationing during the war, that's how most wealthy got around it, by dining out all the time. I expect it would be the same again.
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Yesterday marked a century since the government tried to push people into believing that animals can make humans ill. Today, this propaganda is managed by the Animal and Plant Health Agency:
Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said:
"Animal diseases can pose a threat to human health, food security and economic growth. To address these threats effectively, the global community needs to work in a coordinated way, across sectors, disciplines, and borders using a ‘One Health’ approach."
APHA’s scientific facility at Weybridge is the UK’s primary capability for managing the threats posed by the spread of diseases carried by animals, many of which pose a significant threat to public health, the economy, and the environment. The threat from zoonotic diseases is increasing, with nearly two-thirds of infectious diseases in humans originating in animals.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/apha-hosts-celebration-of-a-centurys-work
Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said:
"Animal diseases can pose a threat to human health, food security and economic growth. To address these threats effectively, the global community needs to work in a coordinated way, across sectors, disciplines, and borders using a ‘One Health’ approach."
APHA’s scientific facility at Weybridge is the UK’s primary capability for managing the threats posed by the spread of diseases carried by animals, many of which pose a significant threat to public health, the economy, and the environment. The threat from zoonotic diseases is increasing, with nearly two-thirds of infectious diseases in humans originating in animals.
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https://www.gov.uk/government/news/apha-hosts-celebration-of-a-centurys-work
GOV.UK
APHA hosts celebration of a century’s work
APHA hosts celebration of a century’s work to improve animal health and welfare
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