alanlester.bsky.social
British Empire Professor, University of Sussex. Co-editor, MUP Studies in Imperialism series. Views here own. Blogs on politics of colonial history here: https://alanlester.co.uk Editor https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/the-truth-about-empire/
👤 Joined on 20 novembro 2023
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@alanlester.bsky.socialonly the likes of B*ggar will object to a apology for British participation in this traffic and, as @alanlester.bsky.social suggests, why not negotiate a proper investment in post-colonial societies (w/different term) that does what wasn't but should've been in the 60s?
Show PostI recently saw the documentary Black Zombies, and even only in passing it made clear how debt can be used as long lasting punishment. This is a step in the right direction.
Show PostThanks for that Alan!, much appreciated, keep up the good work!
Show PostRead the oped just now, and then almost immediately after came online to see what Prof Lester would make of it. Here we go:
Show PostNigel Farage saying he skipped the Budget because (effectively) he was worried Lib Dem MPs would beat him up might be the most pathetic-sounding thing he's ever said. More importantly, it's also very funny.
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