Welcome to Bearly Politics
I am the main author, editor of Bearly Politics and a man who pretends that he is a bear (but who is also, in fact, a Bear by gay classification). The purpose of this site is manifold - sometimes I'll write about politics, sometimes the media, sometimes something tiny that’s annoyed me and sometimes, very cringily, myself. I try to do all this with a bit of wit (that's hopefully not overbearing - see what I did there), a light peppering of swearing and by doing a critical analysis on what'shappening on a day-to-day basis in our lives.
Whether you're an always-on political junkie (guilty) or you're just trying to make sense of the absolute madness that's today's world, you're in the right place.
Oh, and there are also recipes.
About My Work
Bear Necessities of Politics and Power
In Bear Necessities, I take readers on a journey through the often chaotic world of political ideologies. It's my valiant attempt at trying to make sense, albeit briefly, of the history of politics and power, while also going through a somewhat haphazard tour of all the -isms that we're surrounded by on a daily basis. Ever wondered whether you're actually a "filthy lefty commie" after being called that for the 15th time on a Tweet about your breakfast?
This is the book for you.
How I Work
All the writing here is mine - every argument, every digression, every groan-worthy pun. That said, I do use a few tools to help me write faster, clearer, and with fewer typos that would otherwise be politely pointed out in the comments.
I use Perplexity.ai as a research tool to surface studies, polling, and news articles - especially when I’m juggling five tabs and trying to remember which report said what. It’s great for helping me fact-check quickly, but everything gets double-checked and cross-referenced before it goes in the final piece.
I also use Grammarly to catch the odd clunky phrase, awkward list or rogue comma (though do please forgive my use of Oxford-Commas).
Most writing happens around my day-job and the liminal moments in-between - on a train on the way to work, during an enforced lunch break and occasionally during a meeting where I’m the proverbial fifth wheel.
Contact Me
If you've got any thoughts, questions, or ideas, I would genuinely love to hear from you, and you can reach me directly by email at iratusursusmajor@gmail.com
