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@markhburton@mstdn.social
2025-12-01 20:25:52

Bennett argues that there is a distinctive Green political philosophy, distinct from but sharing many characteristics with socialism.
In my view the claim is problematic, as I explain in this review.
‘Change Everything’, Natalie Bennett’s Green Philosophy, a review | Steady State Manchester

@steadystatemcr@mstdn.social
2025-12-01 11:25:34

‘Change Everything’, Natalie Bennett’s Green Philosophy, a review
Change Everything: How we can rethink, repair and rebuild society (second edition, 2025). by Natalie Bennett. Wilton Square Books, £10.99. Former Green Party leader and peer, Natalie Bennett has outlined her political philosophy in this book whose first edition appeared last year. She argues that there is a distinctive Green political philosophy, distinct from but sharing many characteristics with…

@markhburton@mstdn.social
2025-12-01 12:42:22

By me
‘Change Everything’, Natalie Bennett’s Green Philosophy, a review | Steady State Manchester steadystatemanchester.net/2025

@curiouscat@fosstodon.org
2025-10-31 18:01:01

The vlogbrothers (John and Hank Green) are a source of inspiration and comfort to me and have been for years.
As a kid I experienced what I thought of as plain decency and morality demonstrated by my parents daily. I learned as I grew up basic decency is far too rare, which is extremely sad.
There are decent people who work to improve our society. We should focus more on them. We need to improve how we behave and improve our society. Watching vlogbrothers videos helps.

@markhburton@mstdn.social
2025-10-19 18:56:21

While I would want an immediate withdrawal from NATO, this seems a politically persuasive line.
"He told the BBC he did not support withdrawing from Nato "immediately" as "the world is in political turmoil, and we need to make sure our country is defended".
"Once we've created an alternative alliance with our European neighbours, we should absolutely be looking at a different way that is focused on peace and diplomacy, rather than on nuclear weapon…