David Murray
@chartalist.bsky.social
There are alternative economic stories where life/humanity is the hero and private business a trusty emissary.
Chartalism is the historical origin story to a better present and future.
Scottish Currency Group & Bylines Scotland writer
Chartalism is the historical origin story to a better present and future.
Scottish Currency Group & Bylines Scotland writer
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“Brazil, with 88% of its electricity coming from renewable sources and a unique history of biofuels, is well placed to lead this agenda [Fossil Fuel Treaty], but has chosen not to support the initiative led by Colombia.”
COP30’s timid financial commitment disappoint many delegations as climate goals cannot thus be achieved | Juliana Falcao and William Bach
The COP30 paradox
COP30’s timid financial commitment disappoint many delegations as climate goals cannot thus be achieved
bylines.scot
November 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
“Brazil, with 88% of its electricity coming from renewable sources and a unique history of biofuels, is well placed to lead this agenda [Fossil Fuel Treaty], but has chosen not to support the initiative led by Colombia.”
“In Brussels, proposed rules that would require companies to police their supply chains for environmental harm and human rights violations are dying a slow death, as conservative politicians channel complaints from businesses that they can’t bear the cost”
www.politico.eu/article/in-t...
www.politico.eu/article/in-t...
In the new scramble for Africa’s resources, Europe tries to right old wrongs
Ursula von der Leyen says African countries should benefit from resource extraction — but Brussels has yet to deliver on that promise.
www.politico.eu
November 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
“In Brussels, proposed rules that would require companies to police their supply chains for environmental harm and human rights violations are dying a slow death, as conservative politicians channel complaints from businesses that they can’t bear the cost”
www.politico.eu/article/in-t...
www.politico.eu/article/in-t...
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Reposted by David Murray
I’m stepping up to be your @snp.org candidate for the Whitburn and Blackburn by-election.
West Lothian’s Labour-Tory coalition has been running our services into the ground – I’ve had enough, and I’m sure you have too!
So vote Callum #1 on Dec/11 for a local, fresh and committed voice!
West Lothian’s Labour-Tory coalition has been running our services into the ground – I’ve had enough, and I’m sure you have too!
So vote Callum #1 on Dec/11 for a local, fresh and committed voice!
November 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I’m stepping up to be your @snp.org candidate for the Whitburn and Blackburn by-election.
West Lothian’s Labour-Tory coalition has been running our services into the ground – I’ve had enough, and I’m sure you have too!
So vote Callum #1 on Dec/11 for a local, fresh and committed voice!
West Lothian’s Labour-Tory coalition has been running our services into the ground – I’ve had enough, and I’m sure you have too!
So vote Callum #1 on Dec/11 for a local, fresh and committed voice!
One more Gourock sunset bylines.scot/society/hist...
One more Gourock sunset - Bylines Scotland
As Vladmir Putin once again raises the possibility of nuclear war, Bylines Scotland looks back 60 years to the Cuban Missile Crisis and asks if the policy of nuclear deterrence still serves the intere...
bylines.scot
October 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
One more Gourock sunset bylines.scot/society/hist...
The Eve of Destruction bylines.scot/society/hist...
The Eve of Destruction
You've just celebrated your 14th birthday and have your whole life ahead of you, provided there isn’t a nuclear war first
bylines.scot
October 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The Eve of Destruction bylines.scot/society/hist...
Blueberry abundance in Blairgowrie bylines.scot/news/economi...
Blueberry abundance in Blairgowrie
The Blairgowrie blueberry bushes are laden with fruit but where are the pickers?
bylines.scot
October 30, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Blueberry abundance in Blairgowrie bylines.scot/news/economi...
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The Talk of The Global Steamie with Martin Roche and Ronnie Barbour. @cluthaman.bsky.social @ronniebarbour.bsky.social
#Scotland🏴
#Holyrood
#Democracy
#Politics
@bylines.scot @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
#Scotland🏴
#Holyrood
#Democracy
#Politics
@bylines.scot @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
The Talk of The Global Steamie with Martin Roche and Ronnie Barbour.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The Talk of The Global Steamie with Martin Roche and Ronnie Barbour. @cluthaman.bsky.social @ronniebarbour.bsky.social
#Scotland🏴
#Holyrood
#Democracy
#Politics
@bylines.scot @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
#Scotland🏴
#Holyrood
#Democracy
#Politics
@bylines.scot @bylinesnetwork.co.uk
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Have you listened to The Talk of the Global Steamie with @ronniebarbour.bsky.social and @cluthaman.bsky.social? You should!
The Talk of The Global Steamie with Martin Roche and Ronnie Barbour
"Why are we scared of the future"
bylines.scot
October 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Have you listened to The Talk of the Global Steamie with @ronniebarbour.bsky.social and @cluthaman.bsky.social? You should!
Colin Fox's presentation at the 2025 Scottish Currency Group conference was a passionate, visionary call for an independent, Scottish currency to drive equitable, transformative economic sovereignty.
youtu.be/_ffabjULHz0?...
youtu.be/_ffabjULHz0?...
Scottish Currency Group Conference, October 2025 - Session 1 - Colin Fox -SSP Leader
YouTube video by GHProductions Argyll
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Colin Fox's presentation at the 2025 Scottish Currency Group conference was a passionate, visionary call for an independent, Scottish currency to drive equitable, transformative economic sovereignty.
youtu.be/_ffabjULHz0?...
youtu.be/_ffabjULHz0?...
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🎙️A new podcast episode is out!
Worthwhile to listen to @ronniebarbour.bsky.social and @cluthaman.bsky.social to know why they are scared of the future...
Worthwhile to listen to @ronniebarbour.bsky.social and @cluthaman.bsky.social to know why they are scared of the future...
The Talk of The Global Steamie with Martin Roche and Ronnie Barbour
"Why are we scared of the future"
bylines.scot
October 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
🎙️A new podcast episode is out!
Worthwhile to listen to @ronniebarbour.bsky.social and @cluthaman.bsky.social to know why they are scared of the future...
Worthwhile to listen to @ronniebarbour.bsky.social and @cluthaman.bsky.social to know why they are scared of the future...
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Wanting Scottish or Welsh independence is not reactionary nationalism. Reactionary nationalism is wrapping yourself in British flags, supporting Brexit & banging on about immigration.
You don't get a free pass from reactionary nationalism because you're British.
You don't get a free pass from reactionary nationalism because you're British.
October 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Wanting Scottish or Welsh independence is not reactionary nationalism. Reactionary nationalism is wrapping yourself in British flags, supporting Brexit & banging on about immigration.
You don't get a free pass from reactionary nationalism because you're British.
You don't get a free pass from reactionary nationalism because you're British.
The fear of BIG numbers leads to ineffectual government and lower living standards for the 99.9%
bylines.scot/opinion/the-...
bylines.scot/opinion/the-...
The fear of BIG numbers
Many of the most influential policymakers may be unaware of their affliction
bylines.scot
October 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The fear of BIG numbers leads to ineffectual government and lower living standards for the 99.9%
bylines.scot/opinion/the-...
bylines.scot/opinion/the-...
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In today’s The National.
Scottish Currency Group (SCG) Launch website and look forward to upcoming conference with an assortment of great speakers. Still tickets available for this weekend online or in-person
Scottish Currency Group (SCG) Launch website and look forward to upcoming conference with an assortment of great speakers. Still tickets available for this weekend online or in-person
October 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
In today’s The National.
Scottish Currency Group (SCG) Launch website and look forward to upcoming conference with an assortment of great speakers. Still tickets available for this weekend online or in-person
Scottish Currency Group (SCG) Launch website and look forward to upcoming conference with an assortment of great speakers. Still tickets available for this weekend online or in-person
Reposted by David Murray
Launch of the Scottish Currency Group website bylines.scot/news/scotlan...
Launch of the Scottish Currency Group website
Press release: A milestone for Scotland's sovereign future
bylines.scot
October 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Launch of the Scottish Currency Group website bylines.scot/news/scotlan...
Press release announcing the launch of the Scottish Currency Group website.
Great start to conference week. Explore the website and book your seat for the weekend.
This is a fantastic advance on the journey to a viable independence and a people’s economy
bylines.scot/news/scotlan...
Great start to conference week. Explore the website and book your seat for the weekend.
This is a fantastic advance on the journey to a viable independence and a people’s economy
bylines.scot/news/scotlan...
Launch of the Scottish Currency Group website
Press release: A milestone for Scotland's sovereign future
bylines.scot
October 22, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Press release announcing the launch of the Scottish Currency Group website.
Great start to conference week. Explore the website and book your seat for the weekend.
This is a fantastic advance on the journey to a viable independence and a people’s economy
bylines.scot/news/scotlan...
Great start to conference week. Explore the website and book your seat for the weekend.
This is a fantastic advance on the journey to a viable independence and a people’s economy
bylines.scot/news/scotlan...
Please visit the Newly launched Scottish Currency Group website.
Conference news, archives of informative content, monthly newsletter and much more.
The state of the UK economy highlights how important a sovereign currency is to Indy Scotland
scg.scot
Conference news, archives of informative content, monthly newsletter and much more.
The state of the UK economy highlights how important a sovereign currency is to Indy Scotland
scg.scot
Scottish Currency Group » Enabling Scotland's economic and political independence via full Scottish currency plan
Scottish Currency Group – Enabling Scotland's economic and political independence via a full Scottish currency plan
scg.scot
October 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Please visit the Newly launched Scottish Currency Group website.
Conference news, archives of informative content, monthly newsletter and much more.
The state of the UK economy highlights how important a sovereign currency is to Indy Scotland
scg.scot
Conference news, archives of informative content, monthly newsletter and much more.
The state of the UK economy highlights how important a sovereign currency is to Indy Scotland
scg.scot
Reposted by David Murray
The fear of BIG numbers bylines.scot/opinion/the-...
The fear of BIG numbers
Many of the most influential policymakers may be unaware of their affliction
bylines.scot
October 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The fear of BIG numbers bylines.scot/opinion/the-...
The fear of BIG numbers bylines.scot/opinion/the-...
"Unaffordability is, of course, the most obvious symptom of the fear of big numbers in politics."
"Unaffordability is, of course, the most obvious symptom of the fear of big numbers in politics."
The fear of BIG numbers
Many of the most influential policymakers may be unaware of their affliction
bylines.scot
October 20, 2025 at 6:33 AM
The fear of BIG numbers bylines.scot/opinion/the-...
"Unaffordability is, of course, the most obvious symptom of the fear of big numbers in politics."
"Unaffordability is, of course, the most obvious symptom of the fear of big numbers in politics."
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Michael Hudson explains the problem of asset price inflation.
October 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Michael Hudson explains the problem of asset price inflation.
Reposted by David Murray
Many of the most influential policymakers may be unaware of their affliction | David Murray
@chartaist.bsky.social
@chartaist.bsky.social
The fear of BIG numbers
Many of the most influential policymakers may be unaware of their affliction
bylines.scot
October 19, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Many of the most influential policymakers may be unaware of their affliction | David Murray
@chartaist.bsky.social
@chartaist.bsky.social
Indy Scotland cannot blindly jump into the arms of EU. There are consequences, good & bad and must be analysed/debated openly. As Scots & European citizens, we want to play a part in Europe's development. Serving the ordinary people may be best done outwith the EU
braveneweurope.com/william-thom...
braveneweurope.com/william-thom...
William Thomson, Dirk Ehnts - Should an independent Scotland adopt the EU fiscal rules? - Brave New Europe
An independent Scotland would likely start life with a substantial public deficit so adopting the EU’s fiscal rules would mean austerity. William Thomson is a political economist and has worked for al...
braveneweurope.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Indy Scotland cannot blindly jump into the arms of EU. There are consequences, good & bad and must be analysed/debated openly. As Scots & European citizens, we want to play a part in Europe's development. Serving the ordinary people may be best done outwith the EU
braveneweurope.com/william-thom...
braveneweurope.com/william-thom...
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From arms, civil rights, governments appeasement, and more. Have a listen on this great podcast discussion with @cluthaman.bsky.social and @ronniebarbour.bsky.social!
Bylines Scotland Radio: Barbour and Roche Ep.1
Two grown men desperately try to make sense of politics
bylines.scot
October 13, 2025 at 7:36 AM
From arms, civil rights, governments appeasement, and more. Have a listen on this great podcast discussion with @cluthaman.bsky.social and @ronniebarbour.bsky.social!