Spectator and The Economist

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Does anyone subscribe to either, (or both) of these publications?.

I'm up to my back teeth with hysterical media so going back to print. I don't need a daily paper, the only daily info I need is financial, and that is supplied by numerous sites.

So these two are getting my attention as a potential source for weekly news.

Would just like to hear peoples experience of either or both.

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Digga said:

Collectingbrass said:

Depending on your point of view you might find Private Eye worth a look as well (or instead)

I do love Private Eye, but find the proliferation of 'stories that make you grind your teeth and boil your piss' wearing. Well written, but just depressing on a certain level.

I've visited the Eye a number of times in the past, and found that eventually it got on my nerves. I dunno why, but maybe it comes across as being a bit smug at times

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bodhi said:

As mentioned on the other thread I've found myself drawn more and more to The Spectator - focuses less on the news and more on the interpretation and opions round the news. What I really like about it is you tend to get arguments from both sides of the coin, the articles appear very well researched and are good for challenging your normal thinking.

Thats basically the impression I've been getting from the digging I've been doing. Interesting to see somebody come out with the same observations.

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JagLover said:

I am in a similar boat to you in that I don't need daily news. I also get the Sunday Times as that has some decent columnists (some of which it shares with the Spectator)

Thats a good point concerning the Sunday Times , one I had not thought of. I've not read it regularly for years , I think I'll grab a copy at the weekend, re-aquaint myself . Have to see if I can grab a copy of the Spectator as well, interesting.

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As some form of progress on this, I managed to get eyes over a copy of the Economist in a local library , and 20 minutes of reading such was enough to ascertain its not for me, came across as even more pompous than the Guardian.

Have purchased a copy of the Spectator and have found it superb reading. It perhaps goes to show as to the level of hysterics in the MSM when Brexit is mentioned. Bercows support for remain, was the only thing I read/heard concerning his speech to students, however , the other comments he made, to me unreported, were indeed a severe breach of impartiality . Parris attempts to support Bercow, but only by highlighting the flaws in previous incumbents, which to me, is a weak argument, but interesting non the same.

I'm impressed , but as the post above mentions , an awful lot of the mag is arty farty stuff, most of which is of little interest , so, is effectively half the mag worth it? We shall see.

I managed to get a copy of the Sunday Times this morning, so something to absorb over the coming week.so not formed an impression as yet, I'd perhaps look at the Sunday Telegraph as well , but the Barclays have made such a mess of the DT, I'm reluctant to bother. Hopefully they will not mete out the same treatment to the Spectator.

Hoping to grap a copy of The Week in the next few days, and maybe come to a conclusion, and even spend some money.

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I've now been through last Sunday's copy of the Sunday Times , heck there's a lot of it !

Some very good reading on a wide range of subjects , excellent value for money to boot. Leaves me in a quandary , I'm inclined to leave instruction with the newsagent for a copy every Sunday but with Spring and summer coming, I'm sceptical I'll have the time to read it. I think I'll chance it and pick up a copy when one is spare now and then.

Still not made a decision over a weekly magazine to sub to, I cannot seem to find a copy of The Week. I don't have a large newsagent locally , so perhaps have a word with the corner shop, see if he can get me a one off copy.

Before anyone mentions the fact that they will send a free copy gratis, they want your phone number, and call to arrange such, meaning even more spam calls. My landline is bombarded with dubious calls, part the reason I have an answerphone permanently attached. Incidentally, if anyone is repeatedly getting calls from 001615476231 its a reverse charge scam out from Tennessee , answer the call and get a huge bill!