I have been trying to work out why the Carlson—Rees-Mogg interview is going viral. I think it’s because because it represents the moment when traditional conservatism, defined by courtesy, self-restraint and truth, visibly overcomes the feverish, conspiracist and bellicose post-liberal Right.
Sir @Jacob_Rees_Mogg was the perfect instrument of destruction. He is a man of unquestioned sincerity, intellect and courtliness. He was one of only two Ali G interviewees to emerge with his reputation enhanced, the other being Tony Benn, and for the same reason: utter sincerity. With Tucker, as with the brilliant Baron-Cohen, he bats away feverish, crackpot claims in a calm, measured and devastatingly gracious way.
What ended McCarthyism was the dignified put down delivered by the Army’s lawyer, Joseph Welch, on live TV in June 1954: “Senator, you have done enough. Have you no sense of decency?” Joe McCarthy died three years later at the age of 48, broken and disgraced.
As Welch to McCarthy, so Mogg to Tucker.
Tucker Carlson pressed Jacob Rees-Mogg on whether Britain got anything out of fighting World War II. He argues the war cost the empire, India, and British sovereignty, and says Germany had a real grievance over German-speaking territory transferred to Poland at Versailles.
A much later depiction of the 10th century queen Eadgifu. Eadgifu was a daughter of the English king Edward The Elder and wife of the Frankish king Charles The Simple. With her, is her one son, the future Louis IV
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers 🎩🪄 Free Fallin’ (1989)
Remembering the legend on the 9th anniversary of his passing, October 2nd, 2017. #RIP
Tom is still missed so much.
His music lives on forever.
#TomPetty
@AndreaDCorreia Doctor, mi SAP tiene disbiosis.
— ¿Diarrea de datos?
— No. Flatulencia de customizing. Lleva tres meses soltando dumps y nadie sabe de qué módulo vienen.