

Trump's Counter Revolution + Police Visit Telegraph Journalist + Archbishop Of Canterbury Resigns
Nov 16, 2024
A prominent religious leader resigns over a scandal involving abuse cover-ups, highlighting deep-seated issues within the Church. In a chilling incident, police confront a journalist regarding a historical tweet, raising alarms about the state of free speech. The panel discusses a shift in American politics with Trump's new cabinet appointees signaling a counter-revolution, promising to tackle immigration and military reform. Amidst these changes, new Republican talent emerges, injecting hope into a landscape still grappling with past challenges.
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Police Visit Pearson
- Alison Pearson was visited by police on Remembrance Sunday.
- The police told her she was being investigated for a tweet but wouldn't disclose any details.
Chilling Effect of Speech Policing
- The police's ambiguity and overreach in policing speech leads to self-censorship.
- This policing of hurt feelings is a chilling failure, exemplified by Pearson's case and others.
Policing and Social Management
- The police now manage the combustible situation created by mass immigration and multiculturalism.
- This approach prioritizes managing perceptions over addressing serious crimes.