garyrbunt.bsky.social
Digitally distracted Professor. Researcher/author on Islam, Muslims and the internet. Emoji-free zone. Posting does not imply endorsement, etc. Based in Wales. X antidote. https://virtuallyislamic.com
👤 Joined on 11 November 2024
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@garybunt.bsky.social@garybunt.bsky.social → @garyrbunt.bsky.socialAs part of Fielder Day for @wired.com we asked @jetjocko.bsky.social to grapple with how WIRED initially fell for, and covered, Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos. He over-delivered with this spectacular piece:
Show Post“Despite Farage’s attempts this week to distance himself from the extreme views of his councillors and members, the reality is that his entire operation is absolutely infested with them. The barbarians are not just at the gates, but sitting comfortably inside.”
Show PostTranslation to English: Farage worked to suppress the most blatant expressions of racism in his movement so as to more effectively pursue a politics of substantive racial demagoguery. Classic decontamination strategy of the c21st Western far right. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Show PostThis isn’t in our “national interest.” It doesn’t lower our prices or create opportunities for Americans — It just actively emboldens Putin in his illegal and immoral war against Ukraine. Enough.
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