The two greatest challenges facing humanity right now are reversing climate change & halting the spread of fascism. Wgb-er
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RobertJ (imagine…):
Justice Minister: Sorry I lied about why we couldn’t have a fuctioning justice system or legal aid, or jury trials, or a better deal for victims and timely justice.
Health Secretary: I didn’t need to privatise the NHS, or freeze pay. That was just me looking after my rich donors. Sorry your relative died unnecessarily, “we all die eventually”.
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RobertJ:
“Imagine the following conversations, if government ministers had to confess that when they said, “we can’t afford it”, they were lying. ..
Chancellor: Austerity was unnecessary. I could have raised tax allowances in line with inflation. Interest rates could have reflected inflation rather than excessive City profits. Social security could have met genuine needs instead of institutionalising poverty.
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RE: https://social.marxist.network/@yogthos/116343963829227272
The Capital of Vietnam has more progressive transit strategies than any City in Canada.
What if everything you think about money is wrong? And does it matter for the UK economy if it is? Most people believe governments must tax or borrow before they can spend. That belief shapes every political debate, every austerity programme, and every argument that public services
This week's comic on the authoritarian takeover of US media
#media #uspol #democracy #journalism #authoritarianism #oligarchy
"Why are flights in the UK so often cheaper than taking the train?"
Some of the reasons are nonsensical:
for trains:
"The fuel is subject to VAT at 5% on diesel and 20% on electricity.".
this should be the reverse?!?
for planes:
"Fuel accounts for a much bigger part of airlines’ costs, but they do not have to pay VAT or duty on it.".
#SaveThePlanet and tax planes in proportion of the damage they do to their environment!
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