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Liam's avatar

Nail on the head

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Chris Rea's avatar

Thanks Liam. Glad you enjoyed it.

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Helen's avatar

I'd say the resistance is all about coming from a place of our common humanity and not at all to do with our political identities, should we still have any (if we ever had any!). Recognising divide and rule wherever we look is becoming a matter of survival.

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Chris Rea's avatar

Thanks Helen. What you’re describing was certainly evident in the mass opposition to lockdowns and ‘vaccine’ mandates, which drew support from all political alignments and persuasions. How we build on the lessons of those heady days is another question.

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Helen's avatar

I think we just keep going. Along the way we are either shedding our political identities or becoming more attached to them - the first group will naturally grow while the latter will at some point implode under the weight of cognitive dissonance. Those on 'the right' who are obsessed with Israel and those on 'the left' with identity politics are going to go insane with the lack of coherency if they insist on clinging onto their narratives.

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JOHN McCarthy's avatar

Excellent and disturbing post. Thank you.

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Chris Rea's avatar

Thanks very much John.

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Keith's avatar

Chris Rea is a psyop. That's been clear ever since he released the musical companion to this article years ago, "The Road to Hell.' It was all planned. I still like 'Driving Home for Chrhistmas' though. That's the annoying thing.

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Chris Rea's avatar

I don't like 'Driving Home for Christmas' so you can imagine how troubling it is having to listen to it every year knowing it’s all a huge psyop that I might be playing a part in!

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Peter Milne's avatar

Are you the famous musician?!

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Chris Rea's avatar

Ha! I’m sorry to report that I am a Chris Rea, not the Chris Rea.

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Fil666's avatar

THIS. In a fkn nutshell.

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Chris Rea's avatar

Thanks, appreciate it.

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Dr Anne McCloskey's avatar

Superb writing, and interesting insights. There is much to agree with. Thank you.

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Chris Rea's avatar

Thanks for your lovely words Anne.

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Rusere Shoniwa's avatar

I consulted a West End theatre critique's guide to reviews and found this: rip-roaringly brilliant, epic, two thumbs up, and 11/10! Plus at least one laugh per sentence and often two. Thanks Chris.

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Chris Rea's avatar

Thanks Rusere – it’s certainly been a pantomime and it looks like it’s going to run and run!

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