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
Reposted by Alastair Fraser
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
Yes, very thought provoking and relevant to the broader context.
What’s not commented on though is the end date at Buckquoy: early 9C - just at the traditional start of the Viking period
I agree that the Scandi “takeover” of N Scot was probably extended, diffuse and mostly peaceful, but….
What’s not commented on though is the end date at Buckquoy: early 9C - just at the traditional start of the Viking period
I agree that the Scandi “takeover” of N Scot was probably extended, diffuse and mostly peaceful, but….
October 31, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Yes, very thought provoking and relevant to the broader context.
What’s not commented on though is the end date at Buckquoy: early 9C - just at the traditional start of the Viking period
I agree that the Scandi “takeover” of N Scot was probably extended, diffuse and mostly peaceful, but….
What’s not commented on though is the end date at Buckquoy: early 9C - just at the traditional start of the Viking period
I agree that the Scandi “takeover” of N Scot was probably extended, diffuse and mostly peaceful, but….
I’ve seen this movie before.
I think Leni Riefenstahl might have directed it
I think Leni Riefenstahl might have directed it
October 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I’ve seen this movie before.
I think Leni Riefenstahl might have directed it
I think Leni Riefenstahl might have directed it
Was it recorded and is there a replay option?
October 20, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Was it recorded and is there a replay option?
So you’ve seen it, you’ve said it….when the f@*k is this Labour government going to sort it!
Better here in 🏴 where the operating company is at least publicly owned
Better here in 🏴 where the operating company is at least publicly owned
October 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
So you’ve seen it, you’ve said it….when the f@*k is this Labour government going to sort it!
Better here in 🏴 where the operating company is at least publicly owned
Better here in 🏴 where the operating company is at least publicly owned
If it was, he’d be charging 1000% more and the Magats would be queuing out the door for it 🤮
September 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
If it was, he’d be charging 1000% more and the Magats would be queuing out the door for it 🤮