@stefanlamb.bsky.social
East Midlands activist. Former Labour Party Mobilisation Assistant and current food bank and youth radio worker.
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Perspective: Voters were right about the economy. The data was wrong, writes former U.S. Comptroller Gene Ludwig.
Ludwig on why inflation and unemployment are worse than they seem👇
Ludwig on why inflation and unemployment are worse than they seem👇
How Democrats Were Tricked Into Believing the Economy Was Strong
Here’s why unemployment is higher, wages are lower and growth less robust than government statistics suggest.
www.politico.com
February 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Perspective: Voters were right about the economy. The data was wrong, writes former U.S. Comptroller Gene Ludwig.
Ludwig on why inflation and unemployment are worse than they seem👇
Ludwig on why inflation and unemployment are worse than they seem👇
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Ancient Greek thinkers like Socrates and Plato hated democratic elections.
They saw democracy as part of an endless cycle of regimes — destined to slip into mob rule.
But Polybius knew how to break the cycle... (thread) 🧵
They saw democracy as part of an endless cycle of regimes — destined to slip into mob rule.
But Polybius knew how to break the cycle... (thread) 🧵
November 17, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Ancient Greek thinkers like Socrates and Plato hated democratic elections.
They saw democracy as part of an endless cycle of regimes — destined to slip into mob rule.
But Polybius knew how to break the cycle... (thread) 🧵
They saw democracy as part of an endless cycle of regimes — destined to slip into mob rule.
But Polybius knew how to break the cycle... (thread) 🧵
I can't be the only one whose brain auto plays the Electric Light Orchestra song "Mr. Blue Sky" every time I read someone's blue sky handle
November 19, 2024 at 3:43 PM
I can't be the only one whose brain auto plays the Electric Light Orchestra song "Mr. Blue Sky" every time I read someone's blue sky handle
Interesting. The more you know...
bsky.social/about/blog/4...
bsky.social/about/blog/4...
How to set your domain as your handle - Bluesky
Using a domain as your handle helps with account identity, verification, and portability. Here's how to set your domain as your handle.
bsky.social
November 19, 2024 at 3:06 PM
Interesting. The more you know...
bsky.social/about/blog/4...
bsky.social/about/blog/4...
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So much misinformation around today on who will be affected by changes to inheritance tax - and lobbyists pretending the data isn't clear to obfuscate. We have detailed data on estates so the truth is in fact very clear if you care to look 🧵
November 19, 2024 at 12:38 PM
So much misinformation around today on who will be affected by changes to inheritance tax - and lobbyists pretending the data isn't clear to obfuscate. We have detailed data on estates so the truth is in fact very clear if you care to look 🧵
Can we normalise referring to X as 'The Other House', a la House of Commons/House of Lords?
November 19, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Can we normalise referring to X as 'The Other House', a la House of Commons/House of Lords?
Wish there was an easy way to import my contacts and follows from that OTHER app.
November 19, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Wish there was an easy way to import my contacts and follows from that OTHER app.