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For context, George Monbiot, is a left wing political activist who's "journalism" generally consists of stretching half truths in some way or other try and disc
by easytiger 7y ago
For context, George Monbiot, is a left wing political activist who's "journalism" generally consists of stretching half truths in some way or other try and discredit the government any which way he pleases.
Note also this isn't published in the news section but in the opinion section. Read into that what you will.
A quick google will reveal the level of gibberish allowed under this editorial section.
Edit: downvotes? Is this Reddit?
- pergadad 7y agoNo matter your personal views (ad hominem?) regarding the author, the article makes a number of relevant points. The issue was raised last year in parliament but disappeared intentionally or accidentally in the Brexit maelstrom.
- easytiger 7y agoYou can see in about 4 places in the "opinion piece" he's trying to paint a picture of conspiratorial levels of capitalist and legislative corruption. It very very much is relevant to reading the article and given much of the audience here may not be British they might not pick up on the context or think the author is impartial or respected