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@intrlopr.bsky.social
paused flight from the dead-bird hellscape (@justinwood), cuz I dunno we let the fascists win
neoliberalism is death | renewable energy revolution | complexity, #MMT, post-Keynesian, systems transition, 🍩
🇦🇺tangata tiriti in Aotearoa | antifascist | #nafo
neoliberalism is death | renewable energy revolution | complexity, #MMT, post-Keynesian, systems transition, 🍩
🇦🇺tangata tiriti in Aotearoa | antifascist | #nafo
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Reading headlines about the US massing forces to Venezuela and ”what is Trump’s aim with the troops ?” reminds me of a certain other country that massed troops at a neighbour’s border 4 years ago and headlines were wondering what Putin’s aim could possibly be
November 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Reading headlines about the US massing forces to Venezuela and ”what is Trump’s aim with the troops ?” reminds me of a certain other country that massed troops at a neighbour’s border 4 years ago and headlines were wondering what Putin’s aim could possibly be
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Let's celebrate the update (finally) of Stats NZ Household Living Costs Price Index - a better measure of the cost of living than CPI.
First thing to notice is that a big chunk of the increase in our cost of living was thanks to RBNZ hiking interest rates to tackle the cost of living! [🧵 1/n]
First thing to notice is that a big chunk of the increase in our cost of living was thanks to RBNZ hiking interest rates to tackle the cost of living! [🧵 1/n]
October 29, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Let's celebrate the update (finally) of Stats NZ Household Living Costs Price Index - a better measure of the cost of living than CPI.
First thing to notice is that a big chunk of the increase in our cost of living was thanks to RBNZ hiking interest rates to tackle the cost of living! [🧵 1/n]
First thing to notice is that a big chunk of the increase in our cost of living was thanks to RBNZ hiking interest rates to tackle the cost of living! [🧵 1/n]
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Damn, I read Judith's letter! I'll leave the politics to others, but, lord, the Govt spending stuff is REALLY BAD! I'll try and keep this short.
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
October 19, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Damn, I read Judith's letter! I'll leave the politics to others, but, lord, the Govt spending stuff is REALLY BAD! I'll try and keep this short.
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
First up, this bare-faced lie. The countries in the pink circle have a similar-sized economy to NZ. Govt spending is a lot higher in all but one . [🧵 1/n]
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Every forecast has the same pattern - doom is around the corner! Cut spending, cancel all good things, make old people work in the mines, etc. Here's spending on Super - the surge is coming, anyminit!
At this rate, we will match current spend in Denmark & Sweden in 150 years time 😱 [2/n]
At this rate, we will match current spend in Denmark & Sweden in 150 years time 😱 [2/n]
September 27, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Every forecast has the same pattern - doom is around the corner! Cut spending, cancel all good things, make old people work in the mines, etc. Here's spending on Super - the surge is coming, anyminit!
At this rate, we will match current spend in Denmark & Sweden in 150 years time 😱 [2/n]
At this rate, we will match current spend in Denmark & Sweden in 150 years time 😱 [2/n]
UK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state, Israel condemns decision
Keir Starmer says says 'relentless bombardment' of Gaza, starvation and devastation are "utterly intolerable", while Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the move by Western allies.
www.rnz.co.nz
September 21, 2025 at 6:41 PM
the just want to austerity harder.
rip more yet money out the economy then act surprised when it slides further toward the abyss.
completely broken incoherent failed economic paradigm
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
rip more yet money out the economy then act surprised when it slides further toward the abyss.
completely broken incoherent failed economic paradigm
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
Former finance minister Sir Roger Douglas calls for Finance Minister Nicola Willis to resign
Former Finance Minister Sir Roger Douglas and Auckland University's Robert MacCulloch say Willis is 'sending New Zealand bankrupt'.
www.rnz.co.nz
September 18, 2025 at 5:50 AM
the just want to austerity harder.
rip more yet money out the economy then act surprised when it slides further toward the abyss.
completely broken incoherent failed economic paradigm
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
rip more yet money out the economy then act surprised when it slides further toward the abyss.
completely broken incoherent failed economic paradigm
www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...
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NB: This time around, Europe didn’t even demand a seat at the table because no one takes this seriously enough or thinks that this will change the game fundamentally.
Also no appetite to sit next to Trump and look dumb when he gets played by Putin
Also no appetite to sit next to Trump and look dumb when he gets played by Putin
On the Alaska talks:
Trump’s leverage over Ukraine, Russia and Europe has decreased since the spring and Ukraine is in a better position than back then, given their improved own industrial output thanks to the Danish model that many European countries are now implementing
Trump’s leverage over Ukraine, Russia and Europe has decreased since the spring and Ukraine is in a better position than back then, given their improved own industrial output thanks to the Danish model that many European countries are now implementing
August 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
NB: This time around, Europe didn’t even demand a seat at the table because no one takes this seriously enough or thinks that this will change the game fundamentally.
Also no appetite to sit next to Trump and look dumb when he gets played by Putin
Also no appetite to sit next to Trump and look dumb when he gets played by Putin
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Even if you’re not into missile tech and long range capability questions, this episode of our Substack live is worth watching as our guest @frhoffmann.bsky.social had himself a special guest: a cute cat who almost stole the show ! 😼
Hello All, @alanderminna.bsky.social and I were joined by @frhoffmann.bsky.social just a little while ago for a substack live. Everything you need to know about Ukrainian and Russian ranged weapons and strategies.
r=1tgexa&utm_medium=ios
r=1tgexa&utm_medium=ios
Phil, Minna and Fabian Hoffmann
A recording from Phillips P. OBrien's live video
open.substack.com
August 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Even if you’re not into missile tech and long range capability questions, this episode of our Substack live is worth watching as our guest @frhoffmann.bsky.social had himself a special guest: a cute cat who almost stole the show ! 😼
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Motherfucking wind farms…
July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Motherfucking wind farms…
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I'm just glad one of these men has the nuclear codes and the other has all our personal data.
June 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I'm just glad one of these men has the nuclear codes and the other has all our personal data.
bAcK oN tRacK
Clear indicator of the double-dip recession here - company liquidations accelerated in 2023 when interest rates were hiked, and then surged again after rates were left higher for longer *and* Govt pulled back on investment. We have handled the last couple of years soooo badly.
June 4, 2025 at 9:22 PM
bAcK oN tRacK
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Latest with @jimmyrushton.bsky.social: Ukraine didn’t just humiliate Vladimir Putin with its stunning FPV drone assault on Russia’s strategic bombers—it also embarrassed Donald Trump, who repeatedly dismissed Kyiv’s ability to fight without U.S. help t.co/9SqbwxSa35
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/06/02/ukraine-drone-attack-russia-proof-kyiv-does-not-need-trump/
t.co
June 2, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Latest with @jimmyrushton.bsky.social: Ukraine didn’t just humiliate Vladimir Putin with its stunning FPV drone assault on Russia’s strategic bombers—it also embarrassed Donald Trump, who repeatedly dismissed Kyiv’s ability to fight without U.S. help t.co/9SqbwxSa35
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Dear Russians, this is not a terrorist attack. This is war.
Ukraine targeted your strategic bombers, not your homes.
Your own armed forces are, on the other hand, constantly terrorising Ukrainian civilians.
Ukraine targeted your strategic bombers, not your homes.
Your own armed forces are, on the other hand, constantly terrorising Ukrainian civilians.
June 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Dear Russians, this is not a terrorist attack. This is war.
Ukraine targeted your strategic bombers, not your homes.
Your own armed forces are, on the other hand, constantly terrorising Ukrainian civilians.
Ukraine targeted your strategic bombers, not your homes.
Your own armed forces are, on the other hand, constantly terrorising Ukrainian civilians.
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More predictable claims from Lux-in today... Apparently tight Govt spending has tamed inflation and enabled RBNZ to reduce interest rates and put money back in kiwis' pockets. Praise be! Let's unpack that BS...
All data in 🧵 is from today's RBNZ MPS May 25 [1/n]
All data in 🧵 is from today's RBNZ MPS May 25 [1/n]
May 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
More predictable claims from Lux-in today... Apparently tight Govt spending has tamed inflation and enabled RBNZ to reduce interest rates and put money back in kiwis' pockets. Praise be! Let's unpack that BS...
All data in 🧵 is from today's RBNZ MPS May 25 [1/n]
All data in 🧵 is from today's RBNZ MPS May 25 [1/n]
believing equilibrium describes the real world is monumentally stupid and yet here we are, trapped in this broken paradigm
RBNZ and Treasury reckon that the big surge in jobs, employment, good times, and boogie is already amongst us - their 'always return to equilibrium' models predict a return to positive annual job growth in September. [9/n]
May 29, 2025 at 6:34 PM
believing equilibrium describes the real world is monumentally stupid and yet here we are, trapped in this broken paradigm
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I'll have more to say on today's absolute horror show of a budget at the weekend. This is all I've got for now... another week of terrible jobs data.
May 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
I'll have more to say on today's absolute horror show of a budget at the weekend. This is all I've got for now... another week of terrible jobs data.
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The Govt have crashed the economy and kicked thousands of young people out of work. Now they're coming for their meagre benefits - to force them into selling their labour cheap to slave masters in the gig economy (or piling into debt for tertiary education). It is disgusting.
May 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The Govt have crashed the economy and kicked thousands of young people out of work. Now they're coming for their meagre benefits - to force them into selling their labour cheap to slave masters in the gig economy (or piling into debt for tertiary education). It is disgusting.
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Oh, it must be Christmas - an article on money creation including quotes some from of my favourite reckonomists. What a treat! And, I kid you not, some of it is even correct! Let's get into the glorious detail... [🧵 1/n]
May 21, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Oh, it must be Christmas - an article on money creation including quotes some from of my favourite reckonomists. What a treat! And, I kid you not, some of it is even correct! Let's get into the glorious detail... [🧵 1/n]
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Maybe the alternative and obvious strategy of investing in a medium- to long-term plan that brings the economy into balance, addresses ecosystem degradation, restores full employment, and better insulates us from future global and climate shocks is just.... too woke? [Ends]
May 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Maybe the alternative and obvious strategy of investing in a medium- to long-term plan that brings the economy into balance, addresses ecosystem degradation, restores full employment, and better insulates us from future global and climate shocks is just.... too woke? [Ends]
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3. Leaving the economy on its arse not only tanks tax revenue, it also pushes Govt spend up - benefit costs, rent top-ups to save leveraged landlords, etc. Inconveniently for this Govt, getting out of the hole will absolutely rely on *investment not cuts*. Bill knew this in 2008 tbf [11/n]
May 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
3. Leaving the economy on its arse not only tanks tax revenue, it also pushes Govt spend up - benefit costs, rent top-ups to save leveraged landlords, etc. Inconveniently for this Govt, getting out of the hole will absolutely rely on *investment not cuts*. Bill knew this in 2008 tbf [11/n]
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Handy guide for progressives on the 'Govt books are a mess' nonsense. The facts are readily available. Sunday 🧵
Here's NZ Central Govt net financial position. Govt financial liabilities (grey) have gone up, but the increase is easily offset by Govt having more cash in the bank & share values [1/n]
Here's NZ Central Govt net financial position. Govt financial liabilities (grey) have gone up, but the increase is easily offset by Govt having more cash in the bank & share values [1/n]
May 10, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Handy guide for progressives on the 'Govt books are a mess' nonsense. The facts are readily available. Sunday 🧵
Here's NZ Central Govt net financial position. Govt financial liabilities (grey) have gone up, but the increase is easily offset by Govt having more cash in the bank & share values [1/n]
Here's NZ Central Govt net financial position. Govt financial liabilities (grey) have gone up, but the increase is easily offset by Govt having more cash in the bank & share values [1/n]
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Never forget: NZ Govts for 50 years have bought into an economic management model that relies on keeping a bufferstock of kiwis unemployed & desperate.
Jobs are kept scarce, so that kiwis sell their labour at poverty-wage prices. If unemployment is too low, Govt's henchmen at RBNZ crash the economy.
Jobs are kept scarce, so that kiwis sell their labour at poverty-wage prices. If unemployment is too low, Govt's henchmen at RBNZ crash the economy.
May 11, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Never forget: NZ Govts for 50 years have bought into an economic management model that relies on keeping a bufferstock of kiwis unemployed & desperate.
Jobs are kept scarce, so that kiwis sell their labour at poverty-wage prices. If unemployment is too low, Govt's henchmen at RBNZ crash the economy.
Jobs are kept scarce, so that kiwis sell their labour at poverty-wage prices. If unemployment is too low, Govt's henchmen at RBNZ crash the economy.
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Oh yeah nice one kid hook that hope for humanity right into my veins
May 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Oh yeah nice one kid hook that hope for humanity right into my veins
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Agree with Frank: at least German MPs still have the guts to let Merz know that they don’t like him and some of his politics and style and therefore won’t necessarily give him an easy time.
If only some GOP members ever stood up to Trump.
If only some GOP members ever stood up to Trump.
unpopular opinion: das war zwar eine saudumme und komplett überflüssige aktion, die in kritischen zeiten das völlig falsche signal gesendet hat, ABER...: dann hat's halt einen zweiten wahlgang gebraucht. dafür steht das so im GG.
staatskrise sieht jedenfalls anders aus.
staatskrise sieht so aus 👇
staatskrise sieht jedenfalls anders aus.
staatskrise sieht so aus 👇
May 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Agree with Frank: at least German MPs still have the guts to let Merz know that they don’t like him and some of his politics and style and therefore won’t necessarily give him an easy time.
If only some GOP members ever stood up to Trump.
If only some GOP members ever stood up to Trump.