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Sam Mace

@thoughtgenerate.bsky.social
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An avid reader and sometime writer. Schmitt and the Middle East book due out in 2025. Link to my substack :) theorymatters.substack.com

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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 11h
Teaching at my old university for the first time today. It feels like a special privilege to come back to where I first learned about important thinkers and to lecture the next generation.
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 13h
theorymatters.substack.com/p/a-reflecti... My latest where I argue Fukuyama's new book offered so much but delivered little and why he needs to keep writing.
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A reflection on the realm of the last man
It is safe to say that if you study politics, or are simply interested in the subject, you will know the phrase the end of history.
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Dr Hannah M. Rowland @hannahmrowland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Hope your day was better than Darwin’s, on this day 165 years ago
I am very poorly today & very stupid & hate everybody &everything.

Charles Darwin
Letter to Charles Lyell
1st October 1861
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In a matter of days Ukraine has retaken land on the frontline that it took Russia a year and tens of thousands of lives to occupy. Putin is on the back foot and desperate. Ukrainian intelligence says he’s now removed restrictions on the air campaign so they can target schools and hospitals.
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Will Davies @will-davies.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Dada perfection
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Writing up a module curricula for the third time, but it is the first time where I've felt I really know in-depth almost everything that I am teaching on all the weeks. It's a nice feeling, given the sheer diversity of material that is being offered.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
New YouGov. The Reform decline continues. Third place soon. Lab 23 (n/c), Reform 21 (-2), Con 21 (+1), Green 14 (+3), Lib Dem 12 (-1)
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
theorymatters.substack.com/p/why-post-l... My latest where I assess a new book asking why post-liberalism has failed in the past and what it means for its future :)
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Why Post-Liberalism Failed Review
Politics today exists in a liminal space.
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
theorymatters.substack.com/p/why-post-l... My latest where I assess a new book asking why post-liberalism has failed in the past and what it means for its future :)
theorymatters.substack.com
Why Post-Liberalism Failed Review
Politics today exists in a liminal space.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Like all abusers, Trump hates it when people try to move out of his control.
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Trump threatens 'serious tariffs' on EU over proposal to make Canada 'associate member'
"I think it's laughable," Trump said, when asked about the Canada-EU proposal. The Canadian prime minister is speaking at the European Parliament today.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Reminder: voter fraud is not a thing. Voter suppression is.
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John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 17/09/2026
I think this ties into discussion on here yesterday about general behaviour in public places - our society is in certain specific ways becoming more aggressive, unpleasant and discourteous. Oddly, this has coincided with it becoming far less violent.
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
theorymatters.substack.com/p/a-weekend-... A short reflection on my birthday and visiting Hay on Wye
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A Weekend in Hay
Exploration and Navigation for my birthday
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
New post: Young people are increasingly unhappy. It's a real phenomenon + nothing to do with "snowflakes". There are lots of standard culprits - social media, school, economy - but none can explain the long-term trend. So what is going on? (£/free trial) samf.substack.com/p/the-agency...
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The Agency Gap
Why are young people increasingly unhappy?
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John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 11/09/2026
🚨 NEW BLOGPOST 🚨 The last week has seen multiple incidents of masked mobs trying to subvert the power of the state. Their actions have been illegal and unpleasant. But the treatment has been weak. The police haven't dealt with it, and neither has govt. open.substack.com/pub/joxleywr...
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Stop the Louts
The tools exist. The will, so far, doesn't.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I am tired of people saying we can’t win in front of the Supreme Court. I’m annoyed by those who say my firm is too partisan to be effective. Today we won a huge redistricting fight before SCOTUS and a ballot access case before the Nebraska Supreme Court. The lesson: When we fight we win.
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Election Maps UK @electionmaps.uk · 11/09/2026
Westminster Voting Intention: LAB: 28% (+1) RFM: 23% (-1) CON: 21% (+2) LDM: 10% (+1) GRN: 8% (-2) SNP: 2% (=) RES: 2% (-1) Via @survation.bsky.social, 9-10 Sep. Changes w/ 26-28 Aug.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Bad to worse.
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The Iran War Hits Crisis Point
Free access to the Red Sea has been lost
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Jim Pickard @pickardje.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
or to put it another way, good news for first time buyers
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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 07/09/2026
I strongly think this is priors based on generalities: if this was getting blanket coverage – which might be helped by the PM having come out strongly on it – I think the public would be much more strongly against it. Which is why it was such a failing to stay quiet. It will lead to more of this.
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Duncan Weldon @duncanweldon.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Even leaving any politics at all aside: as general rule, no state can allow a group of masked men to be able to close down critical infrastructure. This is basic stuff.
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
www.amazon.co.uk/Carl-Schmitt... My first book is out! If you'd like a PDF, please do get in touch :) I welcome all feedback, both positive and critical :)
amazon.co.uk
Carl Schmitt in the Middle East: Unstable Decisionism and the Failure of Political Orders (Middle East Today)
Buy Carl Schmitt in the Middle East: Unstable Decisionism and the Failure of Political Orders (Middle East Today) 2025 by Mace, Samuel (ISBN: 9783031727979) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
theorymatters.substack.com/p/the-book-to-nowhere My latest where I question the value in academia through my own experiences.
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The book to nowhere
A failed academic approach
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
theorymatters.substack.com/p/the-imposs... My alternative view :)
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The Impossible Job
Who Would Want to be Prime Minister?
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
theorymatters.substack.com/p/the-imposs... "Keir Starmer’s resignation as an MP has sparked the armchair psychologising we should all want to avoid." My latest on PMs, their lack of power, and our willingness to blame a singular person for structural breakage in our politics
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The Impossible Job
Who Would Want to be Prime Minister?
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
theorymatters.substack.com/p/the-imposs... "Keir Starmer’s resignation as an MP has sparked the armchair psychologising we should all want to avoid." My latest on PMs, their lack of power, and our willingness to blame a singular person for structural breakage in our politics
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The Impossible Job
Who Would Want to be Prime Minister?
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WildPartyInviteDecliner @ratelimitexceeder.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Francis Fukuyama keeps the winning streak alive.
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Elon Musk documentary, Musk, says his four-month stint in Washington last year did more than happily axe 270,000 federal employees and untold billions in life-saving aid, The Hollywood Reporter reveals. 1/
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I think our changing definition of prime minister makes staying around less likely tbh.
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Thanks!
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Jessica Elgot @jessicaelgot.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Reform UK has banned some journalists from its annual conference who have reported critically on the party and Nigel Farage. It includes the Guardian’s City editor, Anna Isaac, who uncovered the £5m gift. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Reform UK bans three journalists from its conference after critical reporting
Guardian City editor Anna Isaac among those who had credentials to cover event declined
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I had 7 pieces published by may but only 1 since then... Any recommendations on pitching?
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Marie Le Conte @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com · 01/09/2026
have written about this before and, given the population of this website I guess I need to make that point carefully, but at what point do we start looking at how those kids got parented? am absolutely not doubting The World is also to blame but surely it can't be just that?
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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Grotesque
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america.is.not.free @antifapatriot.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Because I Read 📚💫🧠❤️‍🔥 #GeorgeRRMartin #reading #books #explore #adventures #education #read
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Nepal, Trump, the Far Right and more.
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Sunday Briefing
Today’s important stories
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
They are for ✨️peace✨️ until you find out they cheer for russian army. A mug featuring russian army symbols was seen in the office of an Alternative for Germany (AfD) politician during an interview filmed by Bild journalists. The item was spotted in the office of Hans-Thomas Tillschneider,
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
The Trump administration secretly obtained 6 months of phone records for a journalist without a search warrant or any judicial oversight.
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Trump’s DHS is using an obscure law to secretly snoop on journalists, non-profits and unions: ‘It’s outrageous’
Even after judges rejected the same ploy, the Trump administration is going directly to social media and telecommunications companies
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
It's basically cribbed from the west wing with the teachers for tuition as well
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John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 30/08/2026
Men will suggest "vassalage for young people" before making the case for "broad based tax rises".
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Join the dots.
politico.com
USDA cyclospora research projects shelved amid funding cuts and relocations
The shuttering of three projects is expected to hinder vital research at a time when consumers are increasingly worried about the safety of the food supply.
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Went to hans Zimmer live at Leeds and I had pretty epic seats. The girl in front of me was watching it through her phone... Absolute madness.
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
theorymatters.substack.com/p/the-book-to-nowhere My latest where I question the value in academia through my own experiences.
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The book to nowhere
A failed academic approach
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Stuart Elden @stuartelden.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Samuel Mace, Carl Schmitt in the Middle East: Unstable Decisionism and the Failure of Political Orders - Palgrave Macmillan, August 2026 link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
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Carl Schmitt in the Middle East
This book presents a critical examination of Carl Schmitt's political framework, particularly in the context of decisionist regimes in the Middle East
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
www.amazon.co.uk/Carl-Schmitt... My first book is out! If you'd like a PDF, please do get in touch :) I welcome all feedback, both positive and critical :)
amazon.co.uk
Carl Schmitt in the Middle East: Unstable Decisionism and the Failure of Political Orders (Middle East Today)
Buy Carl Schmitt in the Middle East: Unstable Decisionism and the Failure of Political Orders (Middle East Today) 2025 by Mace, Samuel (ISBN: 9783031727979) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
This is such mad advice from Tice.
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John Oxley @joxley.jmoxley.co.uk · 17/08/2026
Tice has terrible political instincts and basically drove Reform into the ground 2021-3 by going on about COVID and similar, before Farage and immigration brought them back to relevance.
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
He definitely campaigned on being the most peaceful president ever...
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James Ball @jamesrball.com · 18/08/2026
Absolutely horrifying case.
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Sam Mace @thoughtgenerate.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
thanks for the promo! I really appreciate it :)
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