Eurovision 2026

Not planning to watch this tonight. Not for any reason related to Israel's participation (which has arguments for and against it) but because it's just not really my cup of tea. Especially because it goes on so long and finishes far too late. I have things to do in the morning.

Apparently we're 19th highest in the odds market with Look Mum, No Computer deciding for some reason to have a German song title... 

I doubt we'll do well at all - especially as we're liable to do awfully on the televote - we got nil points on that last time.

Antisemitism in the UK

The Palestinian movement is not in itself antisemitic, but the amount of antisemitism that is present in it is a serious problem that needs fixing before it brings the house down - and the people it is supporting with it.

There is no way to achieve Palestinian rights and statehood without Israel agreeing to it. That is made harder because of the antisemitism, which causes genuine fear among some and makes for good deflection material for others. 

Antisemites are ultimately serving Israel with their hatred.