I remember ‘ the night of the burning masks’. The weed and the ant were more exciting than the ‘fire’ 😂 The song ‘Free’ takes me back to my first music festival, a reminder of carefree times. Disturbing to think that was more than 30yrs ago but not quite as disturbing as the visual of a Matt Hancock erection 😫
I love a rabbit hole…these days if I find a new one I dip in, gather some information and pop right back to the surface. It’s dark enough on the surface without burrowing all the time. ATM I am reading about ‘the brain death fallacy’ fascinating but disturbing stuff.
Charlotte’s Delingpod Comedy Night was a triumph. We met her and her stunning bright red hair outside before we went in. It was a night that so many people were desperate for, a much needed laugh and to meet like minded souls. Meeting you for the first time after listening to Abi Daily for all those months prior felt like we were already friends. Your stand up had us all buckled, it was a hoot. We met our 1st Abi Daily pals at the bar, Shouty introduced herself, then we met Wendy. We had only been in the venue a couple of minutes when the dashing Dick Delingpole thought he recognised Mr J (he didn’t) came straight up to him and shook his hand and introduced himself like they were old friends, then introduced us to James (who was traumatised he had forgotten to pack his favourite PJ’s) 😂 The little velveteen rabbit was born. Later on the lovely Helen Delingpole introduced herself and we shared our first of many ciggies together. Everybody was so lovely to us, Dick even gave us a shout out on the stage for travelling so far. I fell in love with the Bobster that night too 😂 Sunday morning was the first of many ‘Breakfasts with the Delingpoles’. So many synchronicities that night it was unreal…..it was a highlight of the shit show for sure ❤️
The Delingpole was a great event. I came with my daughter. She booked the tickets to make me realise I wasn't going mad. We were many. Those who saw the scam for what it was. I didn't get to meet any of you lovely people. But my soul was recharged.
All so true (I was at the backyard comedy event - and it was incredible - had to go to bed quite early tho - probably needed the illicit substances!)
Particularly you are so right that we have to be wary of becoming the other side of the censorious coin. This is why back in 2021 I took issue (on twitter) with (the lovely and very clever) James D for having a go at Hitchens for taking the jab. Hitchens wrote an article making it very clear that he did not think he needed it for health reasons, even being over 70, and would never suggest others ought to take it (he did not take it to go on hols - he was genuinely fearful that if he didn't he would not see a member of his family again who was abroad - the visa would take ages and there were other personal practical reasons he did not want to go into). I think we have to focus on people making their own health/personal practical decisions without being bullied, so long as they don't try to make other people do it too. Hitchens didn't have to tell anyone he had taken it but he chose to and I watched his followers drop 20,000 in a matter of hours - maybe even just one hour (He was clearly very upset - he was still tweeting in his defence in the early hours.). I was very nearly one of the lost followers - I felt literal pain of disappointment in my heart when I learned he had done this. But then I forced myself to read his article and tweets about it and decided not to be reactive as this was the person that had got me through March and April 2020 when I could find nobody else who could see the madness. He was exhausting himself - going on every single platform - large or small - that would take him. He was one of the only people to speak out in support of Andrew W about the MMR jabs and was heavily pilloried for it - I know he tries to walk a tightrope to avoid total obliteration and still maintain a platform so that he is still able to challenge the status quo/conventional wisdom. He's said other things that have disappointed me but I realise that perhaps he knows more than me and that the main thing is that he is, I believe, genuine and good-hearted and will stick his neck out when he has to. This is what I look for.
I remember ‘ the night of the burning masks’. The weed and the ant were more exciting than the ‘fire’ 😂 The song ‘Free’ takes me back to my first music festival, a reminder of carefree times. Disturbing to think that was more than 30yrs ago but not quite as disturbing as the visual of a Matt Hancock erection 😫
I love a rabbit hole…these days if I find a new one I dip in, gather some information and pop right back to the surface. It’s dark enough on the surface without burrowing all the time. ATM I am reading about ‘the brain death fallacy’ fascinating but disturbing stuff.
Charlotte’s Delingpod Comedy Night was a triumph. We met her and her stunning bright red hair outside before we went in. It was a night that so many people were desperate for, a much needed laugh and to meet like minded souls. Meeting you for the first time after listening to Abi Daily for all those months prior felt like we were already friends. Your stand up had us all buckled, it was a hoot. We met our 1st Abi Daily pals at the bar, Shouty introduced herself, then we met Wendy. We had only been in the venue a couple of minutes when the dashing Dick Delingpole thought he recognised Mr J (he didn’t) came straight up to him and shook his hand and introduced himself like they were old friends, then introduced us to James (who was traumatised he had forgotten to pack his favourite PJ’s) 😂 The little velveteen rabbit was born. Later on the lovely Helen Delingpole introduced herself and we shared our first of many ciggies together. Everybody was so lovely to us, Dick even gave us a shout out on the stage for travelling so far. I fell in love with the Bobster that night too 😂 Sunday morning was the first of many ‘Breakfasts with the Delingpoles’. So many synchronicities that night it was unreal…..it was a highlight of the shit show for sure ❤️
The Delingpole was a great event. I came with my daughter. She booked the tickets to make me realise I wasn't going mad. We were many. Those who saw the scam for what it was. I didn't get to meet any of you lovely people. But my soul was recharged.
All so true (I was at the backyard comedy event - and it was incredible - had to go to bed quite early tho - probably needed the illicit substances!)
Particularly you are so right that we have to be wary of becoming the other side of the censorious coin. This is why back in 2021 I took issue (on twitter) with (the lovely and very clever) James D for having a go at Hitchens for taking the jab. Hitchens wrote an article making it very clear that he did not think he needed it for health reasons, even being over 70, and would never suggest others ought to take it (he did not take it to go on hols - he was genuinely fearful that if he didn't he would not see a member of his family again who was abroad - the visa would take ages and there were other personal practical reasons he did not want to go into). I think we have to focus on people making their own health/personal practical decisions without being bullied, so long as they don't try to make other people do it too. Hitchens didn't have to tell anyone he had taken it but he chose to and I watched his followers drop 20,000 in a matter of hours - maybe even just one hour (He was clearly very upset - he was still tweeting in his defence in the early hours.). I was very nearly one of the lost followers - I felt literal pain of disappointment in my heart when I learned he had done this. But then I forced myself to read his article and tweets about it and decided not to be reactive as this was the person that had got me through March and April 2020 when I could find nobody else who could see the madness. He was exhausting himself - going on every single platform - large or small - that would take him. He was one of the only people to speak out in support of Andrew W about the MMR jabs and was heavily pilloried for it - I know he tries to walk a tightrope to avoid total obliteration and still maintain a platform so that he is still able to challenge the status quo/conventional wisdom. He's said other things that have disappointed me but I realise that perhaps he knows more than me and that the main thing is that he is, I believe, genuine and good-hearted and will stick his neck out when he has to. This is what I look for.
Agree with empathy for people who took the shots, for all the reasons they did
Well said - all of it. Totally agree.