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Neoliberal economics became fashionable in the 1980s. It was enthusiastically endorsed by the right-wing media. Cosseting the rich, euphemistically called “wealth creators”, was supposed to benefit everyone, as prosperity ‘trickled down’. Turned out this was self-serving BS. Didn’t happen.
September 29, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Neoliberal economics became fashionable in the 1980s. It was enthusiastically endorsed by the right-wing media. Cosseting the rich, euphemistically called “wealth creators”, was supposed to benefit everyone, as prosperity ‘trickled down’. Turned out this was self-serving BS. Didn’t happen.
There is no such thing as a free market. All markets are controlled by someone, usually in their own interests. When the “invisible hand of the market” turns against the wealthy elite, they cheat. In a genuine free market, nobody would have to bribe politicians with donations.
July 30, 2026 at 10:05 PM
There is no such thing as a free market. All markets are controlled by someone, usually in their own interests. When the “invisible hand of the market” turns against the wealthy elite, they cheat. In a genuine free market, nobody would have to bribe politicians with donations.
I find it extraordinary that Americans allow politicians to appoint judges, at any level, on the basis of their political affiliation. It’s asking for trouble; an open door to corruption.
June 30, 2026 at 7:56 AM
I find it extraordinary that Americans allow politicians to appoint judges, at any level, on the basis of their political affiliation. It’s asking for trouble; an open door to corruption.
Recently I’ve been watching YouTube videos by an American called Paul Lance. He sits in his garden and gives a moral take on Donald Trump and supporters. He’s very simple, very direct and very persuasive .
June 27, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Recently I’ve been watching YouTube videos by an American called Paul Lance. He sits in his garden and gives a moral take on Donald Trump and supporters. He’s very simple, very direct and very persuasive .
There are quite a few Americans on YouTube telling us what they like about the U.K. and Europe. It got me asking myself: ‘What do I like about America, outside of music and movies?’ Well, some amazing literature. And the civil rights movement and gay lib and women’s lib and even hippies. Huge steps.
May 13, 2026 at 7:58 AM
There are quite a few Americans on YouTube telling us what they like about the U.K. and Europe. It got me asking myself: ‘What do I like about America, outside of music and movies?’ Well, some amazing literature. And the civil rights movement and gay lib and women’s lib and even hippies. Huge steps.
“The Germans began this war under the rather childish delusion that they could bomb everyone but that no one would bomb them”. (Air Marshal Sir Arthur Harris 1942)
March 1, 2026 at 5:10 PM
“The Germans began this war under the rather childish delusion that they could bomb everyone but that no one would bomb them”. (Air Marshal Sir Arthur Harris 1942)
I’m reading websites of the British tabloid press about the terrible event in Canada. I’m sorry to say it but many right-wingers are pleased because they perceive it as confirming their prejudices about transgendered people.
February 12, 2026 at 10:26 AM
I’m reading websites of the British tabloid press about the terrible event in Canada. I’m sorry to say it but many right-wingers are pleased because they perceive it as confirming their prejudices about transgendered people.
It feels wrong that an MP can get elected on one platform and then just... swap? 🤷♀️ I’ve signed this to demand a by-election when MPs cross the floor. Let's make sure our votes actually count. Add your name: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
MPs shouldn't be able to switch parties without asking us first!
I just signed a petition calling for mandatory by-elections when an MP changes their political party. We vote for a specific manifesto and set of values—if that changes, we should get to vote again. I...
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January 26, 2026 at 2:52 PM
It feels wrong that an MP can get elected on one platform and then just... swap? 🤷♀️ I’ve signed this to demand a by-election when MPs cross the floor. Let's make sure our votes actually count. Add your name: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/re...
Will any kind of truth emerge from the murder of Mr Pretti? The videos show an assault on a man who had threatened nobody and done nothing illegal. Followed by his murder, assassins pouring bullets into him as they held him on the ground.
January 25, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Will any kind of truth emerge from the murder of Mr Pretti? The videos show an assault on a man who had threatened nobody and done nothing illegal. Followed by his murder, assassins pouring bullets into him as they held him on the ground.
Anyone read “I, Claudius”? Current events in America recall Robert Graves’ depiction of Rome’s descent into despotism and corruption. But is Trump Nero? Or is he Caligula?
January 12, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Anyone read “I, Claudius”? Current events in America recall Robert Graves’ depiction of Rome’s descent into despotism and corruption. But is Trump Nero? Or is he Caligula?
Winston Churchill, on the difference between a politician and a statesman: “The politician is thinking about the next election, the statesman is thinking about the next generation.”
December 15, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Winston Churchill, on the difference between a politician and a statesman: “The politician is thinking about the next election, the statesman is thinking about the next generation.”
I don’t believe that American social problems can be solved by blowing up people in other countries, whether they are drug smugglers or not. The two-tap raid really does sound as if they didn’t want any survivors. Why doesn’t really bear thinking about.
December 7, 2025 at 5:30 AM
I don’t believe that American social problems can be solved by blowing up people in other countries, whether they are drug smugglers or not. The two-tap raid really does sound as if they didn’t want any survivors. Why doesn’t really bear thinking about.
I saw the sad little Trump Birthday Parade. Looking at the sparsely populated bleachers, I considered, for the first time, the possibility that the election was somehow stolen.
June 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I saw the sad little Trump Birthday Parade. Looking at the sparsely populated bleachers, I considered, for the first time, the possibility that the election was somehow stolen.
Britain’s ‘Observer’ has a long article: “How the US President and his Clan Ushered in a New Golden Age of Corruption “ www.observer.co.uk There is no paywall. And it’s a great newspaper.
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May 11, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Britain’s ‘Observer’ has a long article: “How the US President and his Clan Ushered in a New Golden Age of Corruption “ www.observer.co.uk There is no paywall. And it’s a great newspaper.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
Don't allow Trump's Turnberry golf course to host The Open Championship
The Open Championship must not give in to the UK government's lobbying and allow Donald Trump to host one of the world's biggest, oldest and respected golf tournaments at any of the golf courses he ow...
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May 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
Some people have convinced themselves that President Trump is playing 4D Chess. I’m thinking, ‘Hungry Hippos’.
April 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Some people have convinced themselves that President Trump is playing 4D Chess. I’m thinking, ‘Hungry Hippos’.
Briefly, just for a day, Bezos allowed Americans to see, in stark figures, the effect of one of their President’s policies. Obviously this could not be allowed to continue. So Bezos, like senior Republicans in the past, is whipped back into line.
April 30, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Briefly, just for a day, Bezos allowed Americans to see, in stark figures, the effect of one of their President’s policies. Obviously this could not be allowed to continue. So Bezos, like senior Republicans in the past, is whipped back into line.
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NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
Stop employers covering up abuse
Hey! Do you remember the Harvey Weinstein case? Non Disclosure Agreements silenced victims of abuse - and it's not just happening in Hollywood. They're used in the UK to cover up all kinds of miscondu...
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April 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
NDAs can silence victims of abuse & harassment. Let's change this! Sign the petition to ensure the Employment Rights Bill bans NDAs in cases of misconduct. #StopAbusiveNDAs #EmploymentRightsBill you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...
I recommend a YouTube clip where Prof Richard Murphy explains that British Conservative Party policies from the early 1960s would now be regarded as ‘Hard Left’ policies. Fascinating. I think it could have some relevance for Americans also.
April 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I recommend a YouTube clip where Prof Richard Murphy explains that British Conservative Party policies from the early 1960s would now be regarded as ‘Hard Left’ policies. Fascinating. I think it could have some relevance for Americans also.
Remember that moment, years ago, when Donald Trump said: “We’ll build a wall and Mexico will pay for it”? A claim so outrageous than anyone with an IQ in three figures should have realised the sort of conscience-free liar he was. And the sort of President he would become.
March 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Remember that moment, years ago, when Donald Trump said: “We’ll build a wall and Mexico will pay for it”? A claim so outrageous than anyone with an IQ in three figures should have realised the sort of conscience-free liar he was. And the sort of President he would become.
If Donald Trump didn’t exist, in all likelihood there would be unanimous agreement that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a violation of international law and wholly immoral.And the Western Alliance would be united in encouraging Putin to withdraw. But Trump does exist, so everything is tucked up.
March 4, 2025 at 6:50 PM
If Donald Trump didn’t exist, in all likelihood there would be unanimous agreement that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a violation of international law and wholly immoral.And the Western Alliance would be united in encouraging Putin to withdraw. But Trump does exist, so everything is tucked up.
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Former Capitol police officer Michael Fanone when confronting Proud Boys insurrectionist Enrique Tarrio: “You are a traitor to this country.”
RETWEET if you stand with Officer Fanone!
RETWEET if you stand with Officer Fanone!
February 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Former Capitol police officer Michael Fanone when confronting Proud Boys insurrectionist Enrique Tarrio: “You are a traitor to this country.”
RETWEET if you stand with Officer Fanone!
RETWEET if you stand with Officer Fanone!
I cannot resist recommending again the work of Professor Richard J. Murphy on YouTube. This time he’s thinking of ways to make our U.K. tax system fairer while providing additional billions to strengthen our Armed Forces.
February 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I cannot resist recommending again the work of Professor Richard J. Murphy on YouTube. This time he’s thinking of ways to make our U.K. tax system fairer while providing additional billions to strengthen our Armed Forces.
Now Zelensky has TWO evil tyrants to stand up to. Trump is an extraordinary liar. How can he assert that Ukraine started the war? And Zelensky’s popularity rating, at 57%, is considerably better than his own.
February 20, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Now Zelensky has TWO evil tyrants to stand up to. Trump is an extraordinary liar. How can he assert that Ukraine started the war? And Zelensky’s popularity rating, at 57%, is considerably better than his own.