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Hallo

Today I start using Substack

I used to like Twitter but always felt very constrained by the 144 limit

This brought problems for the irony-challenged, who misunderstood a lot of what I was trying to say

This is a particular problem for me because I seem to be regarded as ‘on the left’ by people on the right, and' ‘on the right’ by people on the left

Apparently this makes me controversial, and therefore box office poison

Contrary to what some in the far-right echo chamber have been saying this week, I have not been silenced. I’m right here folks. And I am ready to get started!

I really respect the transparency here. Anyone who does content should read this:

The True Costs of Being on YouTube

You made it, you own it

You always own your intellectual property, mailing list, and subscriber payments. With full editorial control and no gatekeepers, you can do the work you most believe in.

Ode to being a slut

Some readers have noted that during the Chanos interview I was wearing cheap wired earbuds, and urged me to get a good mic and maybe a proper camera. I have those things … in New York, which is not where I am. Some may have noticed the short-sleeved shirt, and also the fact that I really need a haircut.

So, sorry if the visuals are a bit scrappy. But not having to worry too much about production values is part of what makes independent blogging/Substacking a joy.

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