Erm, Hanratty
@mossygene.bsky.social
Economist-ish. ‘Civil’ ‘servant’. AVFC since Division 3. Occasional critical mass cyclist. Ageing 2 Tone kid.
Leasehold is an abomination that should be abolished, regardless of the impact on the Grosvenors, Cadogans, Calthorpes and their ilk. They’ve had a good run for a few centuries but it’s time for change.
November 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Leasehold is an abomination that should be abolished, regardless of the impact on the Grosvenors, Cadogans, Calthorpes and their ilk. They’ve had a good run for a few centuries but it’s time for change.
I’d add Chevron v NRDC. It is playing out pretty aggressively right now.
November 17, 2025 at 8:43 AM
I’d add Chevron v NRDC. It is playing out pretty aggressively right now.
And the common thread is economic advice from Larry Summers. Ordinarily 'don't kick a man when he's down' is good advice but I think it's ok in this case.
November 17, 2025 at 5:35 AM
And the common thread is economic advice from Larry Summers. Ordinarily 'don't kick a man when he's down' is good advice but I think it's ok in this case.
Oh please. It’s a tiny elephant walking in front of a 1990’s TV.
November 16, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Oh please. It’s a tiny elephant walking in front of a 1990’s TV.
Seconded. So excited when he turned up in a recent episode of Poker Face. Some people still know.
November 15, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Seconded. So excited when he turned up in a recent episode of Poker Face. Some people still know.
One of those rare people in public life where the stories that come out after their death make them seem better and better as human beings.
November 15, 2025 at 1:05 AM
One of those rare people in public life where the stories that come out after their death make them seem better and better as human beings.
I did fine. But the real puzzle is why do you give Ross Douthat the time of day?
November 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM
I did fine. But the real puzzle is why do you give Ross Douthat the time of day?
If they could have a word with Melbourne, Australia, that would be great.
November 9, 2025 at 3:04 AM
If they could have a word with Melbourne, Australia, that would be great.
Also the difference between the Australian responses 'yeah nah' and 'nah yeah'.
October 30, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Also the difference between the Australian responses 'yeah nah' and 'nah yeah'.
You are a monster. No wonder you hide behind anonymity.
October 26, 2025 at 2:17 AM
You are a monster. No wonder you hide behind anonymity.
I see you. Nice work.
October 26, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I see you. Nice work.
*Checks to see who is in government in Sweden right now*
Ah.
Ah.
October 22, 2025 at 6:33 AM
*Checks to see who is in government in Sweden right now*
Ah.
Ah.