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I think it is more simple than that. We all know that we are being ripped off at every move by unrestricted, unfettered capitalism. Hence, we are nostalgic for time when you didn't have to give a DNA sample and remember a complex cipher to simply get to your money or talk to someone who could help
December 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I think it is more simple than that. We all know that we are being ripped off at every move by unrestricted, unfettered capitalism. Hence, we are nostalgic for time when you didn't have to give a DNA sample and remember a complex cipher to simply get to your money or talk to someone who could help
Wonderful piece. Makes you "look up from the dashboard", look around you and remember who we are and what makes our daily lives better, and it is not flags! It's the little things...like taking the p*ss, sarcasm, helping with the very insignificant, mundane, but important (help up the stairs etc)
December 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Wonderful piece. Makes you "look up from the dashboard", look around you and remember who we are and what makes our daily lives better, and it is not flags! It's the little things...like taking the p*ss, sarcasm, helping with the very insignificant, mundane, but important (help up the stairs etc)
What a brilliant article...loved the references to nicknames. I knew people at school who had nicknames that made no sense, and nobody could actually even explain how they got them...they were just...funny. what is great is that this article makes you "look up" from the daily grind and remember
December 12, 2025 at 7:55 AM
What a brilliant article...loved the references to nicknames. I knew people at school who had nicknames that made no sense, and nobody could actually even explain how they got them...they were just...funny. what is great is that this article makes you "look up" from the daily grind and remember
The thing I can't help but think about is this. When (if) the US recovers from its current fever dream and return to a more centrist path, how long will it take (or is it even possible) to put the machinery back together? I mean, technology, science, the economy, innovation all falling behind...
December 5, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The thing I can't help but think about is this. When (if) the US recovers from its current fever dream and return to a more centrist path, how long will it take (or is it even possible) to put the machinery back together? I mean, technology, science, the economy, innovation all falling behind...
I mean, it's not even "Let them eat cake".
It's "we demand that they are not even allowed to eat cake".
Kind of "Mary Antoinette on steroids"
It's "we demand that they are not even allowed to eat cake".
Kind of "Mary Antoinette on steroids"
November 7, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I mean, it's not even "Let them eat cake".
It's "we demand that they are not even allowed to eat cake".
Kind of "Mary Antoinette on steroids"
It's "we demand that they are not even allowed to eat cake".
Kind of "Mary Antoinette on steroids"
Wow, that's a bad look. "We demand that you allow us not to pay food stamps for those who are going hungry". Bold strategy...
November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Wow, that's a bad look. "We demand that you allow us not to pay food stamps for those who are going hungry". Bold strategy...
It's funny isn't it. Because the next obvious question is "if there was never a problem, then what exactly has Farage forgiven her for?" If it was said in a context and it wasn't racist, then what is to be forgiven. So, EVEN Farage must therefore believe it was racist (which is pretty impressive)
October 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
It's funny isn't it. Because the next obvious question is "if there was never a problem, then what exactly has Farage forgiven her for?" If it was said in a context and it wasn't racist, then what is to be forgiven. So, EVEN Farage must therefore believe it was racist (which is pretty impressive)
He really is the complete opposite of "Speak softly, but carry a big stick". He is shouting like a drunk but chicken out at every opportunity to do the right thing...
September 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
He really is the complete opposite of "Speak softly, but carry a big stick". He is shouting like a drunk but chicken out at every opportunity to do the right thing...
I have come to think of the Russians as the Martians from Mars Attacks, at least in the view of the response from the USA. "Don't run away, we are your friends" as they vaporise people.
a group of aliens are standing in front of a temple
ALT: a group of aliens are standing in front of a temple
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August 28, 2025 at 9:29 AM
I have come to think of the Russians as the Martians from Mars Attacks, at least in the view of the response from the USA. "Don't run away, we are your friends" as they vaporise people.
It's like they live in some strange, permanent Monty Python Sketch..."there I was, casually walking down the street, barking bacon at the passers buy, when all of a sudden, a Muslim appeared. You should have seen the commotion, police everywhere, what is the world coming to..."
August 20, 2025 at 6:13 PM
It's like they live in some strange, permanent Monty Python Sketch..."there I was, casually walking down the street, barking bacon at the passers buy, when all of a sudden, a Muslim appeared. You should have seen the commotion, police everywhere, what is the world coming to..."
Is it possible that Trump has inadvertently set up a great economic experiment to demonstrate the effect of wealth transfer from the poorest to the wealthiest? I mean, that is what Tariffs are? A tax on consumption to fund tax cuts for the wealthy? The data will be fascinating on the way down and up
August 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Is it possible that Trump has inadvertently set up a great economic experiment to demonstrate the effect of wealth transfer from the poorest to the wealthiest? I mean, that is what Tariffs are? A tax on consumption to fund tax cuts for the wealthy? The data will be fascinating on the way down and up
Especially when they learn the last person who held the job was paid $25
August 7, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Especially when they learn the last person who held the job was paid $25
And another thing, if equipped with "AI", surely the next logical thing will be they will start to unionize, go all in equality of rights and overthrow their capitalist masters? I mean, at $5 an hour, they are clearly being exploited and will want a minimum wage, breaks, a humanoid has go live!
August 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
And another thing, if equipped with "AI", surely the next logical thing will be they will start to unionize, go all in equality of rights and overthrow their capitalist masters? I mean, at $5 an hour, they are clearly being exploited and will want a minimum wage, breaks, a humanoid has go live!
Why does the robot always have to be humanoid? We've had robots for many many years already that do amazing things in the workplace (manufacturing for example). The human "form" is really not a great one if they want to replace us in work with robots... Why only two arms and legs, why not eight?
August 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Why does the robot always have to be humanoid? We've had robots for many many years already that do amazing things in the workplace (manufacturing for example). The human "form" is really not a great one if they want to replace us in work with robots... Why only two arms and legs, why not eight?
So, which ones didn't he regret? (He only said "some")
June 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
So, which ones didn't he regret? (He only said "some")
It's funny isn't it. A real case of "Procrustes Bed" in that chart. Solve the problem by cutting money causing more demand for the services that drive the cost.
Why not try and fix the issues that drive homelessness, vulnerable adults and children needing care?
Just a thought...
Why not try and fix the issues that drive homelessness, vulnerable adults and children needing care?
Just a thought...
June 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
It's funny isn't it. A real case of "Procrustes Bed" in that chart. Solve the problem by cutting money causing more demand for the services that drive the cost.
Why not try and fix the issues that drive homelessness, vulnerable adults and children needing care?
Just a thought...
Why not try and fix the issues that drive homelessness, vulnerable adults and children needing care?
Just a thought...
So, in other words, the master deal maker just gave Putin a "Royal Flush" (cards analogy) by allowing him to have their allies Iran "promise" not to push forward for a Nuclear Weapon in return for allowing him to continue to pummel Ukraine. A "promise" that can be reversal any time. Genius...not
June 4, 2025 at 5:53 PM
So, in other words, the master deal maker just gave Putin a "Royal Flush" (cards analogy) by allowing him to have their allies Iran "promise" not to push forward for a Nuclear Weapon in return for allowing him to continue to pummel Ukraine. A "promise" that can be reversal any time. Genius...not
I wonder who will be tendering for the rocket technology to deliver this? Hmmm...
May 20, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I wonder who will be tendering for the rocket technology to deliver this? Hmmm...
Wow, that is about 1 soldier per Rugby pitch of land captured...what a waste of life...
May 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Wow, that is about 1 soldier per Rugby pitch of land captured...what a waste of life...
I would take him seriously. His first name is Barry after all...(Sorry to the more sensible Barry population...)
May 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I would take him seriously. His first name is Barry after all...(Sorry to the more sensible Barry population...)
Or price will increase regardless (perhaps to just below tariff ceiling by price gouging) AND long lead times! Worst of both worlds
May 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Or price will increase regardless (perhaps to just below tariff ceiling by price gouging) AND long lead times! Worst of both worlds
...the inbound supply chain to the Chinese factories. AND...this is at the same time everyone trying to do the same AND with every day it takes to recover, adding another day to the black hole.
I wish you luck America, because you are going to need it...
I wish you luck America, because you are going to need it...
May 6, 2025 at 3:56 PM
...the inbound supply chain to the Chinese factories. AND...this is at the same time everyone trying to do the same AND with every day it takes to recover, adding another day to the black hole.
I wish you luck America, because you are going to need it...
I wish you luck America, because you are going to need it...
Yep, 4 week (minimum) black hole in the supply chain for goods from China (time on the sea). All Chinese factories fine tuned to supply at a rate to maintain that 4 week on-sea buffer. If Tariffs stop and trade restarts tomorrow, you need to recover the 4 weeks on sea, US on shelf and in transit+++
May 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Yep, 4 week (minimum) black hole in the supply chain for goods from China (time on the sea). All Chinese factories fine tuned to supply at a rate to maintain that 4 week on-sea buffer. If Tariffs stop and trade restarts tomorrow, you need to recover the 4 weeks on sea, US on shelf and in transit+++
In a stable business environment,oat factories runway 80%+ capacity and resources and incoming supply matched to demand. How do you ramp up production when everyone else is? The Bullwhip effect is vicious on Supply Chains. (Think of car dabbing breaks on a motorway causing mile long tailbacks)
May 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
In a stable business environment,oat factories runway 80%+ capacity and resources and incoming supply matched to demand. How do you ramp up production when everyone else is? The Bullwhip effect is vicious on Supply Chains. (Think of car dabbing breaks on a motorway causing mile long tailbacks)