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Here's the truth about two-tier policing
April 2, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Here's the truth about two-tier policing
Donald Trump sparked outrage with his shocking display of bullying at the Oval office meeting with Ukraine’s President Zelensky. Now, over 150,000 of us are calling to cancel his second UK state visit - will you join the backlash too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
No second state visit for Trump
Unbelievable. Keir Starmer has handed Donald Trump a letter from King Charles, inviting him for a second state visit to the UK. It’s totally unprecedented, and should not go ahead.
This is the...
you.38degrees.org.uk
April 2, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Donald Trump sparked outrage with his shocking display of bullying at the Oval office meeting with Ukraine’s President Zelensky. Now, over 150,000 of us are calling to cancel his second UK state visit - will you join the backlash too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...
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An important reminder and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. 👇
March 23, 2025 at 1:31 PM
An important reminder and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. 👇
How long will it be before it fails in England and they truly look for different choices? Thankfully Scotland already has different choices and those who had not already seen it are increasingly waking up to it, because we want a different kind of caring society.
Starmer is chasing right wing pro-Brexit voters who are unlikely to vote Labour while neglecting Labour's left wing Remain base in the belief that left wing voters have no alternative to Starmer in order to keep out the Tories and Reform. That calculation fails in Scotland.
March 29, 2025 at 1:08 AM
How long will it be before it fails in England and they truly look for different choices? Thankfully Scotland already has different choices and those who had not already seen it are increasingly waking up to it, because we want a different kind of caring society.
I agree, misleading to say the least. She chooses to target the most vulnerable in society, the ones least able to cope and in doing so, she and her government who support it, shamelessly show their lack of compassion or humanity. People will suffer horribly, when there were clearly other choices.
This headline is misleading. Reeves has not been "forced" to find an additional £1.6 billion in cuts to benefits. She has CHOSEN to impose more cuts on benefits because she refuses to raise taxes on the wealthiest.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Further benefits cuts planned as Rachel Reeves forced to find extra £1.6bn
Chancellor risks wrath of Labour backbenchers with spring statement set to confirm deeper cuts
www.theguardian.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I agree, misleading to say the least. She chooses to target the most vulnerable in society, the ones least able to cope and in doing so, she and her government who support it, shamelessly show their lack of compassion or humanity. People will suffer horribly, when there were clearly other choices.
Unbelievably disgusting choice from a party pretending to be for the people. It stands only for the rich and powerful and actions speak louder than words. Weegingerdug says it extremely well. It IS a political and I think, a personal choice, to punishingly take from the most vulnerable in society.
My latest blog piece -Rachel Reeves made a neo-liberal ideological choice to punish the disabled.
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/03/27/r...
weegingerdug.wordpress.com/2025/03/27/r...
Reeves’s neo-liberal choice to punish the disabled
Just before the Chancellor Rachel Reeves made her Spring Budget statement this week, the Guardian newspaper published a story reporting on the new austerity cuts that she was set to announce, the h…
weegingerdug.wordpress.com
March 29, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Unbelievably disgusting choice from a party pretending to be for the people. It stands only for the rich and powerful and actions speak louder than words. Weegingerdug says it extremely well. It IS a political and I think, a personal choice, to punishingly take from the most vulnerable in society.
Careful what to believe from msm in Scotland, especially bbc because unbelievably, but better believe it, it is all bias against a Scotland that can function well for itself without being part of the UK. Look deeper. Understand what is being mitigated and improved with hands tied behind our backs.
The headline produced by the BBC is a flagrant attempt to divert the reader from a positive story re the vast reduction of child poverty as a direct result of our SNP governments actions. bsky.app/profile/lady...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
March 29, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Careful what to believe from msm in Scotland, especially bbc because unbelievably, but better believe it, it is all bias against a Scotland that can function well for itself without being part of the UK. Look deeper. Understand what is being mitigated and improved with hands tied behind our backs.
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This is hysterical. The Labour party in Glasgow are in chaos. Still, it's nice to know it's not just the public they take for granted and treat as fools. It's how they treat each other too.
EXC: Glasgow Labour have involved the police after confidential WhatsApps were leaked to The National.
The whistleblower said the group are 'up the creek'
The whistleblower said the group are 'up the creek'
March 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
This is hysterical. The Labour party in Glasgow are in chaos. Still, it's nice to know it's not just the public they take for granted and treat as fools. It's how they treat each other too.
Shame on all Labour MPs not rebelling against these disgusting cuts, not least the Scottish ones who see how the worst poor punishing policies from Westminster are mitigated by the Scottish Government and make a difference to individual lives and society as a whole.
Only one Labour MP from a Scottish seat - Alloa & Grangemouth MP Brian Leishman - is planning to rebel against Starmer & Reeves's cuts to disability benefits. The other shameful careerists are happy to punish the disabled to protect the rich from tax rises.
www.thenational.scot/news/2504361...
www.thenational.scot/news/2504361...
Labour MPs line up to rebel against UK Government's disability cuts
A GROWING number of Labour MPs are making clear their intentions to rebel against the UK Government’s decision to cut disability benefits by…
www.thenational.scot
March 29, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Shame on all Labour MPs not rebelling against these disgusting cuts, not least the Scottish ones who see how the worst poor punishing policies from Westminster are mitigated by the Scottish Government and make a difference to individual lives and society as a whole.
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Only 6% of Greenlanders want their country to become a part of the US.
"For perspective, said Enten, a six percent favorability is higher than the percentage of people in most polls who believe that the moon landings were fake."
www.rawstory.com/greenland-tr...
"For perspective, said Enten, a six percent favorability is higher than the percentage of people in most polls who believe that the moon landings were fake."
www.rawstory.com/greenland-tr...
'Rarely seen anything so unpopular' as this Trump obsession: CNN polling analyst
President Donald Trump's obsession with annexing Greenland is wildly unpopular among not just Greenlanders but among Americans as well.CNN polling analyst Harry Enten this week broke down new polling ...
www.rawstory.com
March 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Only 6% of Greenlanders want their country to become a part of the US.
"For perspective, said Enten, a six percent favorability is higher than the percentage of people in most polls who believe that the moon landings were fake."
www.rawstory.com/greenland-tr...
"For perspective, said Enten, a six percent favorability is higher than the percentage of people in most polls who believe that the moon landings were fake."
www.rawstory.com/greenland-tr...
One of the most heinous things this government and the likes of Farage are proposing and doing, is lowering food standards for the majority, thereby lowering health outcomes too, while at the same time attempting to get richer from it by privatising the NHS. It's disgusting, but not surprising.
Farage wants chlorinated chicken & means tested access to the NHS.
“Farage told The Telegraph in December, ‘if you can afford it, you should pay’, and he has called for an insurance-based system for years – that’s healthcare delivered on your ability to pay.”
www.thenational.scot/news/2504485...
“Farage told The Telegraph in December, ‘if you can afford it, you should pay’, and he has called for an insurance-based system for years – that’s healthcare delivered on your ability to pay.”
www.thenational.scot/news/2504485...
Nigel Farage backs bringing American chlorinated chicken to UK shelves
NIGEL Farage has called for NHS funding to be “re-examined” – and backed letting American chlorinated chicken into UK shops ...
www.thenational.scot
March 29, 2025 at 12:38 AM
One of the most heinous things this government and the likes of Farage are proposing and doing, is lowering food standards for the majority, thereby lowering health outcomes too, while at the same time attempting to get richer from it by privatising the NHS. It's disgusting, but not surprising.
Only have to glance across the pond to know that private doesn't work. Why would the majority of people countenance such a stupid proposal when it's the majority who will suffer. 'National Health Care', says it on the box. Pay private if you want, but don't mess with universal health care for all.
Farage wants chlorinated chicken & means tested access to the NHS.
“Farage told The Telegraph in December, ‘if you can afford it, you should pay’, and he has called for an insurance-based system for years – that’s healthcare delivered on your ability to pay.”
www.thenational.scot/news/2504485...
“Farage told The Telegraph in December, ‘if you can afford it, you should pay’, and he has called for an insurance-based system for years – that’s healthcare delivered on your ability to pay.”
www.thenational.scot/news/2504485...
Nigel Farage backs bringing American chlorinated chicken to UK shelves
NIGEL Farage has called for NHS funding to be “re-examined” – and backed letting American chlorinated chicken into UK shops ...
www.thenational.scot
March 29, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Only have to glance across the pond to know that private doesn't work. Why would the majority of people countenance such a stupid proposal when it's the majority who will suffer. 'National Health Care', says it on the box. Pay private if you want, but don't mess with universal health care for all.
There is little room for doubt that favour is being bought and that the majority of us are the ones who end up paying for it. At the moment the ones paying the highest price are the most vulnerable in society, the sick and disabled. We have a heartless government and it's time people demand better.
There's no such thing as a free lunch. The public ultimately picks up the tab when politicians accept gifts & hospitality from businesses. Companies don't give away free stuff out of the goodness of their hearts, they expect some benefit for their business.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK ministers and officials treated to hospitality 3,500 times in five years, study finds
Some of firms providing meals and tickets also among those to secure most meetings in key departments
www.theguardian.com
March 29, 2025 at 12:22 AM
There is little room for doubt that favour is being bought and that the majority of us are the ones who end up paying for it. At the moment the ones paying the highest price are the most vulnerable in society, the sick and disabled. We have a heartless government and it's time people demand better.
I agree, fantastic.
I thought this was a fascinating interview:
youtu.be/p2u9CTqsGgo?...
youtu.be/p2u9CTqsGgo?...
Lifelong No Meat, Vegan Bodybuilder Forest Nash
YouTube video by VeganLinked
youtu.be
February 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
I agree, fantastic.
Brilliant and inspiring interview.
The great thing about doing this as your expensive 🤑 retirement hobby, is you don't have to worry about what your institution or company thinks, or what it means for your popularity, or whatever. If you believe it's true, you can just say it. 😎 youtu.be/bqQnhq2nEN8?...
From Steve Jobs Arguments to Nutrition MYTHS: Interview w/ Viva Longevity!
YouTube video by PLANT BASED NEWS
youtu.be
February 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Brilliant and inspiring interview.
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This is masterful. 👏 He could have done the viral social media thing of strutting his stuff with no shirt because he has serious 💪, but instead he used air-tight, clear, easy-to-verify facts that everyone can understand.
youtu.be/mhPJ2i11nJI?...
youtu.be/mhPJ2i11nJI?...
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Is WRONG About Protein! | Plant Protein vs. Animal Protein | The Proof EP #351
YouTube video by The Proof with Simon Hill
youtu.be
February 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This is masterful. 👏 He could have done the viral social media thing of strutting his stuff with no shirt because he has serious 💪, but instead he used air-tight, clear, easy-to-verify facts that everyone can understand.
youtu.be/mhPJ2i11nJI?...
youtu.be/mhPJ2i11nJI?...
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I gave a talk at a low-carb conference (gulp) and this is what happened:
youtu.be/X8JQtwLNKXg
youtu.be/X8JQtwLNKXg
How Big Data Revealed the Best Diets
YouTube video by Viva Longevity!
youtu.be
February 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I gave a talk at a low-carb conference (gulp) and this is what happened:
youtu.be/X8JQtwLNKXg
youtu.be/X8JQtwLNKXg
Interesting idea.
February 7, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Interesting idea.
Sadly not true for us, but having experienced it, it's not what I want for the young. Many in some younger generations are choosing not to have children, as they still can't afford to and wider support isn't there. They don't see it as a world to subject children to and worry about the environment.
"Most boomers don’t know what it’s like to work 40+ hours a week and still not be able to afford a house."
Looking forward to Gen Z getting politically active to make universal basic income, free college, and M4A happen. That's how to make it possible for a good life to be affordable for everyone.
Looking forward to Gen Z getting politically active to make universal basic income, free college, and M4A happen. That's how to make it possible for a good life to be affordable for everyone.
Gen Z are over having their work ethic questioned: ‘Most boomers don’t know what it’s like to work 40+ hours a week and still not be able to afford a house’'
One Gen Zer went viral for explaining how much easier life was for boomers.
fortune.com
February 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Sadly not true for us, but having experienced it, it's not what I want for the young. Many in some younger generations are choosing not to have children, as they still can't afford to and wider support isn't there. They don't see it as a world to subject children to and worry about the environment.
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Trump’s new tariffs just hit online shoppers hard—no more duty-free imports under $800. Now, ordering from places like Shein or Temu could mean surprise fees of $50+ at delivery. So much for “fighting inflation.”
www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/ar...
www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/ar...
Shoppers stunned by hefty import duties as Trump tariffs take effect
Days after President Donald Trump slapped China with tariffs, American consumers are already feeling it in their wallets. All Chinese imports are subject to a 10 percent tariff.
www.dailymail.co.uk
February 6, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Trump’s new tariffs just hit online shoppers hard—no more duty-free imports under $800. Now, ordering from places like Shein or Temu could mean surprise fees of $50+ at delivery. So much for “fighting inflation.”
www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/ar...
www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/ar...
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Donald Trump's sanctions against the ICC underline that the US is a rogue state.
The West is willing to destroy what remains of "the global order" to defend Israel from accountability for its crimes.
New post 👇
www.owenjones.news/p/trumps-icc...
The West is willing to destroy what remains of "the global order" to defend Israel from accountability for its crimes.
New post 👇
www.owenjones.news/p/trumps-icc...
February 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Donald Trump's sanctions against the ICC underline that the US is a rogue state.
The West is willing to destroy what remains of "the global order" to defend Israel from accountability for its crimes.
New post 👇
www.owenjones.news/p/trumps-icc...
The West is willing to destroy what remains of "the global order" to defend Israel from accountability for its crimes.
New post 👇
www.owenjones.news/p/trumps-icc...
I agree with Scott, let's keep our independence in employment and not allow more control over us by tied workplace accommodation! A decent wage so people can pay for decent accommodation themselves and have autonomy over their choices.
Let's not live at the office and instead do 4-day 32-hour weeks with no reductions in pay and also universal basic income to better enable us to simply live and allow us to truly choose what work we do, how much time we spend doing it, where we do it, who we work for, and for how much money.
Instead of letting people work from home, why not let workers live in the office?
This week’s @thetimes.com biz column on why we need to bring back decent staff accommodation.
www.thetimes.com/article/10eb...
This week’s @thetimes.com biz column on why we need to bring back decent staff accommodation.
www.thetimes.com/article/10eb...
February 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I agree with Scott, let's keep our independence in employment and not allow more control over us by tied workplace accommodation! A decent wage so people can pay for decent accommodation themselves and have autonomy over their choices.
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There's so many references that this could take so long you'd never want to read to the end. Scott Santens has a few articles on it:
There's also his book "Let There Be Money" available through this same site:
www.scottsantens.com/basic-income...
There's also his book "Let There Be Money" available through this same site:
www.scottsantens.com/basic-income...
Frequently Asked Questions About Universal Basic Income
Universal Basic Income 101: A UBI FAQ
www.scottsantens.com
February 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
There's so many references that this could take so long you'd never want to read to the end. Scott Santens has a few articles on it:
There's also his book "Let There Be Money" available through this same site:
www.scottsantens.com/basic-income...
There's also his book "Let There Be Money" available through this same site:
www.scottsantens.com/basic-income...
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There's also the fact that the cost of most UBIs and GLIs is about a third the cost of the "back of the envelope" gross cost.
There's the savings I've talked about before which come up in this article as well where a unconditional system saved $410,000 for the year.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
There's the savings I've talked about before which come up in this article as well where a unconditional system saved $410,000 for the year.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
February 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
There's also the fact that the cost of most UBIs and GLIs is about a third the cost of the "back of the envelope" gross cost.
There's the savings I've talked about before which come up in this article as well where a unconditional system saved $410,000 for the year.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
There's the savings I've talked about before which come up in this article as well where a unconditional system saved $410,000 for the year.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...