volcanohunter Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 1 hour ago, pherank said: I'm not sure it matters that they are friends with Facebook executive Nick Clegg (or, Sir Nicholas Clegg). But I guess that's supposed to demonstrate that Rojo and Hernandez are in with the movers and shakers of the Bay Area, and London. I suspect that British readers still think of Clegg primarily as the former leader of the Liberal Democrats and former Deputy Prime Minister in David Cameron's cabinet. Journalists bring up associations with people currently or previously in power almost as a matter of course, because yes, it does imply access to the movers and shakers. Link to comment
pherank Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, volcanohunter said: I suspect that British readers still think of Clegg primarily as the former leader of the Liberal Democrats and former Deputy Prime Minister in David Cameron's cabinet. Journalists bring up associations with people currently or previously in power almost as a matter of course, because yes, it does imply access to the movers and shakers. Yes of course you are right, Volcanohunter, the Brits would be mainly interested in Clegg as a once powerful politician (perhaps may still have some influence). Edited February 23, 2022 by pherank Link to comment
dirac Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 13 hours ago, volcanohunter said: I suspect that British readers still think of Clegg primarily as the former leader of the Liberal Democrats and former Deputy Prime Minister in David Cameron's cabinet. Journalists bring up associations with people currently or previously in power almost as a matter of course, because yes, it does imply access to the movers and shakers. Quote I'm not sure it matters that they are friends with Facebook executive Nick Clegg (or, Sir Nicholas Clegg). But I guess that's supposed to demonstrate that Rojo and Hernandez are in with the movers and shakers of the Bay Area, and London. (Second quote is from pherank.) Their being friendly with the Cleggs isn't really the sort of tidbit that a reporter would bring up. It sounds more like something Rojo and Hernandez mentioned which was duly dropped into the article. Link to comment
miliosr Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 The bit about "Rojo is worried that Mateo will have an American accent" may not be the most tactful thing to say in your new home. Link to comment
Mashinka Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Ms Rojo is known for her friendships with people in high places, most especially with George Osborne, former chancellor in the Cameron government. Oddly enough he and Clegg are two of the most despised politicians in Britain. An example: Link to comment
JMcN Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 9:37 PM, pherank said: Yes of course you are right, Volcanohunter, the Brits would be mainly interested in Clegg as a once powerful politician (perhaps may still have some influence). Nick who??? (I am British, living in the UK). He was forgotten even before he'd gone! Link to comment
pherank Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 3 hours ago, JMcN said: Nick who??? (I am British, living in the UK). He was forgotten even before he'd gone! Despised persons are always welcome at Facebook. ;) Link to comment
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