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Oct 20, 2022·edited Oct 20, 2022

Was to shy to say anything, but thank you, you have answered one of the questions that bothered me most today: How did Britain succeed in managing an empire? And as you said: expropriating wealth has always been the business model. Plus cruelty, I guess.

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Sorry I missed this -- but that's the penalty of living in California and not being a "morning person" I guess :)

Ironic today, since I actually woke up really early and could not get back to sleep -- and was enjoying reading about Truss's resignation and seeing all the lettuce jokes on Twitter. But I didn't check my email until lunchtime.

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Oct 20, 2022·edited Oct 20, 2022

You gave a bit short notice for that one! (Almost as little as Truss did of her resignation speech…) Would have joined if I’d finished work in time, but had to do a late one tonight.

Oh well; post here if you ever do one of these again, with more notice next time please!

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Thank you for this evening - a nice surprise after a fairly crap week! Worried I interrupted or talked too much - I don't want to be THAT guy! But it was lovely to hear everyone's opinions and have a sensible conversation with intelligent people! Was nice meeting the group!

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That was good. Thanks again, Laurie. I'm @passeriform on Twitter and I hope I can attend more Zooms with you.

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PST? I imagine it's BST, but am I right?

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I should be free just after 18:30, so will try to be there Laurie.

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