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It Could Be Said #40 When Will The Next General Election Take Place?

117 implied HN points • 29 Mar 23

🌍 World Politics Election UK politics Campaigning Government Policy

The next UK general election is speculated to take place between May 2024 and January 2025.
Key factors influencing the election date include weather, holidays, and political strategy.
The timing decision reflects a balance between confidence in winning and maximizing outcome from the elections.

It Could Be Said #42 President Biden's Jolly Boy Outing

39 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23

🌍 World Politics Diplomacy Geopolitics International relations Soft Power Historical Narratives

Joe Biden's visit to Ireland was a remarkable show of soft power for the nation.
Ireland's history showcases diplomatic victories over Britain through strategic moves.
Cultural links, like those between Ireland and the US, can be powerful tools for nations to utilize.

It Could Be Said #45 Where's The Road To Wembley?

19 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23

🎾 Sports Wrestling Promotion Performance

AEW has a big opportunity to turn things around in North America with the ALL IN event
There are concerns among British and Irish fans about AEW's approach to hyping the event at Wembley Stadium
The success of ALL IN could help AEW reenergize its North American fanbase and compete better with WWE

It Could Be Said #44 How The Ashes Were Lost

0 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23

🎾 Sports Analysis Team Dynamics

England lost The Ashes because they didn't have a good enough side to beat the World Test Champions.
England faced selection issues with players like Bairstow and Stokes being unfit or struggling.
England's preparation for The Ashes was lacking and they need to address structural problems for future success.

It Could Be Said #43 Boris Screwed Boris

0 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Political strategy Government Leadership

Boris Johnson's party faced challenges in a by-election, but surprisingly won in Uxbridge and South Ruslip.
Johnson's actions before the election raised questions about his leadership and strategic decisions.
Speculation suggests Johnson may have avoided the recall election due to fear of losing, impacting his image and potential political future.

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It Could Be Said #51 Netflix Hulks Up

0 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24

💼 Business Streaming Entertainment Negotiations Advertising

Netflix has made a strategic move by partnering with WWE for airing Monday Night RAW, outmuscling its rivals without wild spending.
The bundling of rights in the deal reflects WWE's increasing reliance on platforms like Netflix and signifies structural changes in the industry.
The deal's announcement may not have gone entirely to plan, with Netflix having the option to break the deal after five years, posing risks and rewards for WWE.

It Could Be Said #41 Vince McMahon's Endeavor Future

0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23

🎾 Sports Wrestling Merger Competition Branding

Vince McMahon completes a successful comeback with a strategic business deal.
The merger between WWE and UFC aims at maximizing synergy and reducing redundancies.
The merger raises concerns about potential negative impacts on competition and brand dilution.