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Davecline and Fall
I don’t know who convinced the American pro-Trump commentator Dave Rubin to be the “1” in a “20 versus 1” debate, but he should assume that they are…
Jun 9
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Ben Sixsmith
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Suplexes in Silesia
In Las Vegas, at the Allegiant Stadium, tens of thousands of World Wrestling Entertainment fans are preparing to watch Cody Rhodes take on Randy Orton…
Jun 8
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Hearts and Minds
The most pervasive stereotype about vegans and vegetarians is that they want to convince you what virtuous people they are.
Jun 4
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The Black Jackdaw
One of my favourite songs is Jason Molina’s deeply sad, intensely evocative “The Black Crow”.
Jun 1
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Ben Sixsmith
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May 2026
May Diary
Hello, Obligatory shilling.
May 30
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Ben Sixsmith
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Tony Blair is a Dodgy Salesman
I don’t much like responding to an essay by Tony Blair.
May 28
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Evangelicalism and Exploitation
I remember bringing a schoolfriend of mine to our charismatic evangelical church.
May 22
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Suffer, Little British Children
I’m fortunate that as a teacher, I could steer clear of political subjects.
May 18
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Ben Sixsmith
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Why Do People Look Younger for Longer?
“Dowód?”
May 12
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Ben Sixsmith
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All the Pretty Horses
Two articles in a row about things I like? What the hell is this? Did someone slip something into my drink?
May 11
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Ben Sixsmith
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Share and Enjoy
Almost all writers are doomed to be forgotten.
May 5
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The British Doom Loop
There’s a kind of minstrel show that British people can perform — especially for Americans — where they talk as if you can’t set foot in the UK without…
May 2
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