Phil Lormer
@philiplormer.bsky.social
If you have wondered why the 2 main parties in Australia, the US and elsewhere have never seemed to do much which helps ordinary people, this is why:
November 19, 2025 at 3:15 AM
If you have wondered why the 2 main parties in Australia, the US and elsewhere have never seemed to do much which helps ordinary people, this is why:
Does this sound familiar?
When and where do you think this happened?
When and where do you think this happened?
March 13, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Does this sound familiar?
When and where do you think this happened?
When and where do you think this happened?
FDR knew about balancing power. He balanced the power of corporations and unions. He warned of the private takeover of government. But he never had to deal with an actual private takeover of government as we do now.
March 13, 2025 at 1:24 AM
FDR knew about balancing power. He balanced the power of corporations and unions. He warned of the private takeover of government. But he never had to deal with an actual private takeover of government as we do now.
Ever wonder why those with more land get richer and everyone else doesn’t much or goes backwards?:
March 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Ever wonder why those with more land get richer and everyone else doesn’t much or goes backwards?:
3/ If you need to know what life in the US will be like under the new Oligarchs and grifters, here’s Henry George describing California in 1871, even before the first “Gilded Age”:
Our Land and Land Policy / by Henry George; edited by Kenneth C. Wenzer. Footnote - p.256👇
Our Land and Land Policy / by Henry George; edited by Kenneth C. Wenzer. Footnote - p.256👇
March 1, 2025 at 3:40 AM
3/ If you need to know what life in the US will be like under the new Oligarchs and grifters, here’s Henry George describing California in 1871, even before the first “Gilded Age”:
Our Land and Land Policy / by Henry George; edited by Kenneth C. Wenzer. Footnote - p.256👇
Our Land and Land Policy / by Henry George; edited by Kenneth C. Wenzer. Footnote - p.256👇
2/ If you need to know what life in the US will be like under the new Oligarchs and grifters, here’s Henry George describing California in 1871, even before the first “Gilded Age”: (/3)
Our Land and Land Policy / by Henry George; edited by Kenneth C. Wenzer. p.46-47👇
Our Land and Land Policy / by Henry George; edited by Kenneth C. Wenzer. p.46-47👇
March 1, 2025 at 3:34 AM
2/ If you need to know what life in the US will be like under the new Oligarchs and grifters, here’s Henry George describing California in 1871, even before the first “Gilded Age”: (/3)
Our Land and Land Policy / by Henry George; edited by Kenneth C. Wenzer. p.46-47👇
Our Land and Land Policy / by Henry George; edited by Kenneth C. Wenzer. p.46-47👇
1/ If you need to know what life in the US will be like under the new Oligarchs and grifters, here’s Henry George describing California in 1871, even before the first “Gilded Age”: (/2)
Our Land and Land Policy / by Henry George; edited by Kenneth C. Wenzer. p.46-47👇
Our Land and Land Policy / by Henry George; edited by Kenneth C. Wenzer. p.46-47👇
March 1, 2025 at 3:26 AM
1/ If you need to know what life in the US will be like under the new Oligarchs and grifters, here’s Henry George describing California in 1871, even before the first “Gilded Age”: (/2)
Our Land and Land Policy / by Henry George; edited by Kenneth C. Wenzer. p.46-47👇
Our Land and Land Policy / by Henry George; edited by Kenneth C. Wenzer. p.46-47👇
If you need to know what life in the US will be like under the new Oligarchs and grifters, here’s Henry George describing California in 1871, even before the first “Gilded Age”:
February 28, 2025 at 5:13 AM
If you need to know what life in the US will be like under the new Oligarchs and grifters, here’s Henry George describing California in 1871, even before the first “Gilded Age”:
Oligopoly (rule by the few) now seems on the verge of complete world victory assisted by the ascendency of the fascist state. But I still hope for a return to a more communal and cooperative politics.
February 23, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Oligopoly (rule by the few) now seems on the verge of complete world victory assisted by the ascendency of the fascist state. But I still hope for a return to a more communal and cooperative politics.
The History of England from 1700 is rhyming with the contemporary US, heading “Back to the future”:
February 23, 2025 at 2:37 AM
The History of England from 1700 is rhyming with the contemporary US, heading “Back to the future”:
Let’s hope this is all bluff and bluster but we cannot afford to assume that. Pushback must be immediate, strong, but non-violent, consistent with our values.
February 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Let’s hope this is all bluff and bluster but we cannot afford to assume that. Pushback must be immediate, strong, but non-violent, consistent with our values.
This is what I got - path was google search on DOGE -> Wikipedia -> Link to DOGE website.
February 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
This is what I got - path was google search on DOGE -> Wikipedia -> Link to DOGE website.
In 1834, The English Poor Law Commissioners Final Report stated:
February 8, 2025 at 7:38 AM
In 1834, The English Poor Law Commissioners Final Report stated:
How capitalism worked during the Industrial Revolution:
February 7, 2025 at 1:24 AM
How capitalism worked during the Industrial Revolution:
What is it like when a country is ruled by a Corporation or Oligarchy?
Quoted in “The War Against the Commons” by IAN ANGUS:
Quoted in “The War Against the Commons” by IAN ANGUS:
February 2, 2025 at 7:05 AM
What is it like when a country is ruled by a Corporation or Oligarchy?
Quoted in “The War Against the Commons” by IAN ANGUS:
Quoted in “The War Against the Commons” by IAN ANGUS:
Oligarchs have taken over in the US - in Congress, government and business. History is rhyming.
English Whig politician Horace Walpole in 1772:
English Whig politician Horace Walpole in 1772:
February 2, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Oligarchs have taken over in the US - in Congress, government and business. History is rhyming.
English Whig politician Horace Walpole in 1772:
English Whig politician Horace Walpole in 1772:
So often, the people overthrow one tyrant only to find they are then ruled by another tyrant.
Gerrard Winstanley, England, 1652:
Gerrard Winstanley, England, 1652:
February 2, 2025 at 2:20 AM
So often, the people overthrow one tyrant only to find they are then ruled by another tyrant.
Gerrard Winstanley, England, 1652:
Gerrard Winstanley, England, 1652:
Trump and his oligarchs want to take us back a very … very … long way:
January 31, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Trump and his oligarchs want to take us back a very … very … long way:
Day 7
The New England women whose work made the US an industrial power
The New England women whose work made the US an industrial power
January 7, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Day 7
The New England women whose work made the US an industrial power
The New England women whose work made the US an industrial power
Many of us thought that the fallout from the US Civil War was resolved long ago … maybe not …
January 6, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Many of us thought that the fallout from the US Civil War was resolved long ago … maybe not …
Day 5
The deficit is what the government spends into the country and doesn’t tax back, making the country richer.
The deficit is what the government spends into the country and doesn’t tax back, making the country richer.
December 26, 2024 at 3:58 AM
Day 5
The deficit is what the government spends into the country and doesn’t tax back, making the country richer.
The deficit is what the government spends into the country and doesn’t tax back, making the country richer.
Day 4
Christmas day. The subject of this book would make a great Christmas present for everyone.
Christmas day. The subject of this book would make a great Christmas present for everyone.
December 25, 2024 at 8:49 AM
Day 4
Christmas day. The subject of this book would make a great Christmas present for everyone.
Christmas day. The subject of this book would make a great Christmas present for everyone.
Day 3
This is essential reading for anyone eanting to know what happened to the world in the last 50 years. Also, reading this and the Day 2 book “Plunder of the Commons” shows us how much we have lost in the last 50 years.
This is essential reading for anyone eanting to know what happened to the world in the last 50 years. Also, reading this and the Day 2 book “Plunder of the Commons” shows us how much we have lost in the last 50 years.
December 23, 2024 at 2:41 AM
Day 3
This is essential reading for anyone eanting to know what happened to the world in the last 50 years. Also, reading this and the Day 2 book “Plunder of the Commons” shows us how much we have lost in the last 50 years.
This is essential reading for anyone eanting to know what happened to the world in the last 50 years. Also, reading this and the Day 2 book “Plunder of the Commons” shows us how much we have lost in the last 50 years.
Day 2
Looks like this was meant to be for fiction books but I will persist anyway
Looks like this was meant to be for fiction books but I will persist anyway
December 18, 2024 at 7:16 AM
Day 2
Looks like this was meant to be for fiction books but I will persist anyway
Looks like this was meant to be for fiction books but I will persist anyway
Book for Day 1
(currently reading - history rhymes with the present)
(currently reading - history rhymes with the present)
December 17, 2024 at 5:12 AM
Book for Day 1
(currently reading - history rhymes with the present)
(currently reading - history rhymes with the present)