Alastair Fraser
@alastairfraser.bsky.social
(Resting) Scottish Tourist Guide so interested in everything Scottish and many things outwith Scotland. But Early Medieval history is really my thing
Idiots think we are even bigger idiots
1975 was BEFORE Margaret Thatcher (1979).
The reason Britain is worse is because of her.
The reason Britain is worse is because of her.
November 13, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Idiots think we are even bigger idiots
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GDP is a measure of average wealth.
In the USA 3 men have $1tn.
This increases GDP by $3,000.
The richest 10 men have $2tn.
This increases GDP by $6,000.
Can you understand?
In the USA 3 men have $1tn.
This increases GDP by $3,000.
The richest 10 men have $2tn.
This increases GDP by $6,000.
Can you understand?
November 7, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Richard Murphy: Is nationalism good or bad? It's not a simple question
www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
Richard Murphy: Is nationalism good or bad? It's not a simple question
A reader asked a question on my blog yesterday that goes to the heart of how I believe that we should think about belonging, identity, and the…
www.thenational.scot
October 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Richard Murphy: Is nationalism good or bad? It's not a simple question
www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
www.thenational.scot/politics/255...
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The Banks in the UK make £82,000,000,000 a year profit, they pay just 28% tax on that.
You pay 28% tax on £12,571+
And 42% on £50,270+
The rich do not pay tax.
You pay 28% tax on £12,571+
And 42% on £50,270+
The rich do not pay tax.
October 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The Banks in the UK make £82,000,000,000 a year profit, they pay just 28% tax on that.
You pay 28% tax on £12,571+
And 42% on £50,270+
The rich do not pay tax.
You pay 28% tax on £12,571+
And 42% on £50,270+
The rich do not pay tax.
Very clear argument here by Richard why you can’t and shouldn’t take politics out of economics
What I mean by political economy www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/10...
What I mean by political economy www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/10...
What I mean by political economy
A comment on this blog, posted this morning, made me realise that when I talk about political economy, which is a phrase that recurs throughout my writing, not everybody understands what I mean. I am ...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Very clear argument here by Richard why you can’t and shouldn’t take politics out of economics
What I mean by political economy www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/10...
What I mean by political economy www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/10...
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Chris Christie: “Thie is no longer, the Department of Justice, is no longer the premier prosecuting office in America. What it is now is a capo regime who goes out and executes hits when directed by the Don to do so. That’s what it is.”
October 14, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Chris Christie: “Thie is no longer, the Department of Justice, is no longer the premier prosecuting office in America. What it is now is a capo regime who goes out and executes hits when directed by the Don to do so. That’s what it is.”
And so they should.
Whoever pays, Palestinians must be central in plans and execution
Whoever pays, Palestinians must be central in plans and execution
'You say Russia should pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Do you believe Israel should pay for the reconstruction of Gaza?'
During an EU Commission press briefing, a journalist questioned the double standards of European policy, asking whether Israel should also be held accountable for rebuilding Gaza — just as the EU demands Russia
The question was met with silence, as the EU spokesperson declined to comment.
The question was met with silence, as the EU spokesperson declined to comment.
October 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
And so they should.
Whoever pays, Palestinians must be central in plans and execution
Whoever pays, Palestinians must be central in plans and execution
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My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
October 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
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Ever since I finished Question Time, Reform have massively been on the attack.
Including a rant from Richard Tice entirely designed to distract from Reform and Russia.
Everyone should know about Nathan Gill, the bribes from Russia and the link to Reform.
Including a rant from Richard Tice entirely designed to distract from Reform and Russia.
Everyone should know about Nathan Gill, the bribes from Russia and the link to Reform.
October 11, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Ever since I finished Question Time, Reform have massively been on the attack.
Including a rant from Richard Tice entirely designed to distract from Reform and Russia.
Everyone should know about Nathan Gill, the bribes from Russia and the link to Reform.
Including a rant from Richard Tice entirely designed to distract from Reform and Russia.
Everyone should know about Nathan Gill, the bribes from Russia and the link to Reform.
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Badenoch has all of Terry Pratchett's books.
But doesn't understand a single word in them.
But doesn't understand a single word in them.
October 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Badenoch has all of Terry Pratchett's books.
But doesn't understand a single word in them.
But doesn't understand a single word in them.
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If you enjoyed the @pictishartssociety.bsky.social conference, you may like to know that our online lecture season is about to kick off. Talks on textual influences in Pictish art, aDNA and isotope analyses of Pictish burials, and a new approach to the Pictish symbols, among others. Details below.
Our new lecture season kicks off on Friday 24 October. Dr Mike King will explore texts that could have influenced the subject-matter of Pictish stone carvings - from ancient tales to hagiography, the bible and more. Lectures are for members only, but there's time to join before the season starts!
Lectures | The PAS
The Pictish Arts Society monthly online lecture syllabus for 2025-2026.
www.thepictishartssociety.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 12:27 PM
If you enjoyed the @pictishartssociety.bsky.social conference, you may like to know that our online lecture season is about to kick off. Talks on textual influences in Pictish art, aDNA and isotope analyses of Pictish burials, and a new approach to the Pictish symbols, among others. Details below.
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FIFA has decided to take no action against Israel.
President says "FIFA cannot resolve geopolitical issues."
FIFA has and still bans Russia.
FIFA is a disgrace, Israel need to be banned.
President says "FIFA cannot resolve geopolitical issues."
FIFA has and still bans Russia.
FIFA is a disgrace, Israel need to be banned.
October 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
FIFA has decided to take no action against Israel.
President says "FIFA cannot resolve geopolitical issues."
FIFA has and still bans Russia.
FIFA is a disgrace, Israel need to be banned.
President says "FIFA cannot resolve geopolitical issues."
FIFA has and still bans Russia.
FIFA is a disgrace, Israel need to be banned.
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In the 1970's the Government owned Energy, Water, Gas, Rail, Mail
They were the cheapest ever, the best service ever and they even cost the Government much less than they do now
Now they are privatised, ridiculously expensive, terrible service, and cost the Government a fortune
They were the cheapest ever, the best service ever and they even cost the Government much less than they do now
Now they are privatised, ridiculously expensive, terrible service, and cost the Government a fortune
October 2, 2025 at 11:07 AM
In the 1970's the Government owned Energy, Water, Gas, Rail, Mail
They were the cheapest ever, the best service ever and they even cost the Government much less than they do now
Now they are privatised, ridiculously expensive, terrible service, and cost the Government a fortune
They were the cheapest ever, the best service ever and they even cost the Government much less than they do now
Now they are privatised, ridiculously expensive, terrible service, and cost the Government a fortune
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Andy Burnham says it’s time for the UK to stop being in hock to the bond markets. The City is in uproar, but who really calls the shots in Britain—the government we elect, or unelected financiers? youtu.be/E1oOQ0EOPhY?...
September 27, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Andy Burnham says it’s time for the UK to stop being in hock to the bond markets. The City is in uproar, but who really calls the shots in Britain—the government we elect, or unelected financiers? youtu.be/E1oOQ0EOPhY?...
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Next week UEFA is expected to meet and vote on banning Israel from International Football.
Like if they need to be banned.
RT if it is time to ban Israel from all international events.
Like if they need to be banned.
RT if it is time to ban Israel from all international events.
September 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Next week UEFA is expected to meet and vote on banning Israel from International Football.
Like if they need to be banned.
RT if it is time to ban Israel from all international events.
Like if they need to be banned.
RT if it is time to ban Israel from all international events.
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When Rishi Sunak made the Vaccine deal with Moderna as Chancellor, he had up to £530m invested in Moderna.
Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up.
Like if you want Mone on trial.
RT if you want them both facing the music.
Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up.
Like if you want Mone on trial.
RT if you want them both facing the music.
September 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
When Rishi Sunak made the Vaccine deal with Moderna as Chancellor, he had up to £530m invested in Moderna.
Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up.
Like if you want Mone on trial.
RT if you want them both facing the music.
Now Michelle Mone is desperately bringing it up.
Like if you want Mone on trial.
RT if you want them both facing the music.
Richard catching the essence of the unaskable questions in the current thought policed world.
Well worth your time
Economics questions: The Keynes question www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/09...
Well worth your time
Economics questions: The Keynes question www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/09...
Economics questions: The Keynes question
This is one of a series of posts that will ask what the most pertinent question raised by a prominent influencer of political economy might have been, and what the relevance of that question might be ...
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September 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Richard catching the essence of the unaskable questions in the current thought policed world.
Well worth your time
Economics questions: The Keynes question www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/09...
Well worth your time
Economics questions: The Keynes question www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2025/09...
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New Tyler Robinson posts leaked to me tell a very different story than you've heard before:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/exclusive-...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/exclusive-...
Exclusive: Leaked Messages from Charlie Kirk Assassin
Accused shooter’s “politics” is not what government and media say
www.kenklippenstein.com
September 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
New Tyler Robinson posts leaked to me tell a very different story than you've heard before:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/exclusive-...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/exclusive-...
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The Ghost of Suppressed Protests Past.
September 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The Ghost of Suppressed Protests Past.
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After Andrew Wakefield's fraudulent MMR paper:
Measles cases: up 1200%
Mumps cases: up 70,000%
Multiple fatalities
People with no science knowledge were taken in by Wakefield.
People with no science knowledge are taken in by anti-vaxxers.
Listen to scientists
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Measles cases: up 1200%
Mumps cases: up 70,000%
Multiple fatalities
People with no science knowledge were taken in by Wakefield.
People with no science knowledge are taken in by anti-vaxxers.
Listen to scientists
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Vaccine warning for England as one in five children start school unprotected
Experts say country needs ‘wake up call’ with levels far below those needed for herd immunity
www.theguardian.com
August 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
After Andrew Wakefield's fraudulent MMR paper:
Measles cases: up 1200%
Mumps cases: up 70,000%
Multiple fatalities
People with no science knowledge were taken in by Wakefield.
People with no science knowledge are taken in by anti-vaxxers.
Listen to scientists
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Measles cases: up 1200%
Mumps cases: up 70,000%
Multiple fatalities
People with no science knowledge were taken in by Wakefield.
People with no science knowledge are taken in by anti-vaxxers.
Listen to scientists
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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Watch how Ben Gvir enters MELTDOWN as an activist confronts him in the US 👇
August 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Watch how Ben Gvir enters MELTDOWN as an activist confronts him in the US 👇
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Perfect
Watch how Ben Gvir enters MELTDOWN as an activist confronts him in the US 👇
August 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Perfect
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The story goes: if Britain used modern monetary theory, the bond market would revolt. The truth is the opposite. In this video, I explain why the UK government’s ability to create money to invest in real assets would make the UK more secure, not less.
youtu.be/8Y33063Wn3o?...
youtu.be/8Y33063Wn3o?...
Why MMT won’t crash the pound or the bond market
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
August 26, 2025 at 6:09 AM
The story goes: if Britain used modern monetary theory, the bond market would revolt. The truth is the opposite. In this video, I explain why the UK government’s ability to create money to invest in real assets would make the UK more secure, not less.
youtu.be/8Y33063Wn3o?...
youtu.be/8Y33063Wn3o?...
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It's not asylum seekers who jack up rents, undermine the NHS, hold down wages and keep people insecure.
It's capital.
The role of the far right is to shift the blame for decades of economic attacks by the rich and powerful onto powerless people who have only just arrived here.
It's capital.
The role of the far right is to shift the blame for decades of economic attacks by the rich and powerful onto powerless people who have only just arrived here.
August 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
It's not asylum seekers who jack up rents, undermine the NHS, hold down wages and keep people insecure.
It's capital.
The role of the far right is to shift the blame for decades of economic attacks by the rich and powerful onto powerless people who have only just arrived here.
It's capital.
The role of the far right is to shift the blame for decades of economic attacks by the rich and powerful onto powerless people who have only just arrived here.