Realising I have never eaten a pop tart https://t.co/hOK81C8xLu Quoted tweet from @eigenrobot: heres a tip “preppers” wont tell you. 90% of your food stores can just consist of pop tarts. theyre presealed in aluminum bags, prepacked with preservatives, require 0 prep, and are sufficiently energy dense that they can completely cover your calorie needs […]

@AlexFeliks @paulpowlesland good point. the Unwritten Constitution is one of the UK’s defining characteristics.

@paulpowlesland What system would you prefer? I have to say I like constitutional monarchy just because putting that power/responsibility in the hands of a political figure by definition means it’s polarised/polarising.

@paulpowlesland Good work Paul. Impressively done. Interested to hear that you were a fan of Liz but not Charles – I would have thought that you would be in agreement with a lot of his views, he was an environmentalist well before it was common.

David Fuller retweeted: you know what’s possible? To be sad about the Queen’s death, to think Prince Andrew is a wrong ‘un who’s been unduly protected, and to be worried about how the police are responding to any peaceful anti-monarchy protests, all at the same time!

David Fuller retweeted: I am once again asking American progressives to take a deep breath and tolerate another country’s worldview and culture being a major news item for a few days

Andrew Sullivan finds the words equivalent to the moment. Thank you. andrewsullivan.substack.com/p/an-icon-not-…

@Annoyed_Otter Farcical.

Excellent thread from Ben on why he’s a reluctant monarchist. I agree, it’s a good idea to have a head of state who’s effectively bound by a strong ethic of duty and tradition. To paraphrase Churchill, it’s the worst idea for a system, except for all the alternatives. https://t.co/BhlQoypFIL Quoted tweet from @b_judah: 1/ I’d

@blumcor That’s the exact point.