🇧🇪Red🇵🇸Ralf🏳️🌈
@ralfvdb.bsky.social
Father of three, social worker by training, civil servant by profession, representative for the socialist trade union confederation of Belgium, and fanatical egalitarian by conviction.
No DM's, please.
No DM's, please.
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The 50 wealthiest families own more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
November 26, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The 50 wealthiest families own more wealth than the bottom 50% of the population.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
How can this Labour Government say this is a "cost of living" budget and refuse to tax the rich?
They care about protecting power and wealth. And cost of living is a buzz phrase for them. Dire.
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#WolffBites: Belgium shows what's coming to us in "the West:" gov't austerity to satisfy nation's creditors = cuts in social welfare. These lead to union strikes then to general strike. How "decllne of the west" plays out.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Belgian airports warn of 'major disruption' amid nationwide strikes
Three days of industrial action planned by unions in Belgium are set to affect public services and transport across the country.
www.bbc.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
#WolffBites: Belgium shows what's coming to us in "the West:" gov't austerity to satisfy nation's creditors = cuts in social welfare. These lead to union strikes then to general strike. How "decllne of the west" plays out.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Eindelijk John Reed gelezen.
Finally read John Reed.
Finalement, j'ai lu John Reed.
Endlich habe ich John Reed gelesen.
Last #SocialistSunday post of the day.
Finally read John Reed.
Finalement, j'ai lu John Reed.
Endlich habe ich John Reed gelesen.
Last #SocialistSunday post of the day.
November 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Eindelijk John Reed gelezen.
Finally read John Reed.
Finalement, j'ai lu John Reed.
Endlich habe ich John Reed gelesen.
Last #SocialistSunday post of the day.
Finally read John Reed.
Finalement, j'ai lu John Reed.
Endlich habe ich John Reed gelesen.
Last #SocialistSunday post of the day.
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Hoe wil je nu dat mensen sympathie krijgen voor sociale actie als je hun nieuwsfeeds volpompt met deze berichten aan de vooravond van een driedaagse staking. Om nog maar te zwijgen van de talloze aanhoudende artikelen over hun 'onaanvaardbare' voordelen en de 'gouden kooi' van de vaste benomenig.
November 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Hoe wil je nu dat mensen sympathie krijgen voor sociale actie als je hun nieuwsfeeds volpompt met deze berichten aan de vooravond van een driedaagse staking. Om nog maar te zwijgen van de talloze aanhoudende artikelen over hun 'onaanvaardbare' voordelen en de 'gouden kooi' van de vaste benomenig.
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Torenhoge defensie-uitgaven en bezuinigingen op sociale zekerheid ondersteunen de kapitalistische orde. Dankzij de genocide in Gaza en de ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ van Trump kan liberale retoriek dit niet langer verhullen.
Militarisme en bezuinigingspolitiek houden het kapitalisme overeind – Jacobin
Torenhoge defensie-uitgaven en bezuinigingen op sociale zekerheid ondersteunen de kapitalistische orde. Dankzij de genocide in Gaza en de <i>'Big Beautiful Bill'</i> van Trump kan liberale retoriek di...
jacobin.nl
November 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Torenhoge defensie-uitgaven en bezuinigingen op sociale zekerheid ondersteunen de kapitalistische orde. Dankzij de genocide in Gaza en de ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ van Trump kan liberale retoriek dit niet langer verhullen.
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Europe hates when the Belgian syndicates strikes for the rights of the Europeans simply because as crosspoint, we impact the whole union and usually get shit done. And the strike is (short) against the fascistliberal government. that hunts sick and jobless people, taxes workers instead of the rich
Grève nationale : le trafic des trains Eurostar impacté à partir du 24 novembre
Grève nationale : le trafic des trains Eurostar impacté à partir du 24 novembre
Tous les trains entre Bruxelles, Lille et Londres circuleront, ainsi que 50 % des trains entre Bruxelles et Paris, 75 % des...
www.rtbf.be
November 23, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Europe hates when the Belgian syndicates strikes for the rights of the Europeans simply because as crosspoint, we impact the whole union and usually get shit done. And the strike is (short) against the fascistliberal government. that hunts sick and jobless people, taxes workers instead of the rich
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American minds were poisoned and conned by propaganda on Twitter.
November 22, 2025 at 10:59 PM
American minds were poisoned and conned by propaganda on Twitter.
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I wonder if the presence of 1600 oil and gas lobbyists at COP30 had anything to do with this? 🤔
November 22, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I wonder if the presence of 1600 oil and gas lobbyists at COP30 had anything to do with this? 🤔
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The Government Media Office in Gaza:
⭕️ The Israeli occupation has committed 497 violations of the ceasefire since it came into effect, including 27 violations today, resulting in killing 24 Palestinians and injuring 87.
⭕️ The Israeli occupation has committed 497 violations of the ceasefire since it came into effect, including 27 violations today, resulting in killing 24 Palestinians and injuring 87.
November 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The Government Media Office in Gaza:
⭕️ The Israeli occupation has committed 497 violations of the ceasefire since it came into effect, including 27 violations today, resulting in killing 24 Palestinians and injuring 87.
⭕️ The Israeli occupation has committed 497 violations of the ceasefire since it came into effect, including 27 violations today, resulting in killing 24 Palestinians and injuring 87.
November 16, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Don't threaten me with a good time!
The establishment is rattled. Great work 👏
HUGE congrats to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social ✊
Let's change the world 🔥
HUGE congrats to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social ✊
Let's change the world 🔥
November 5, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Don't threaten me with a good time!
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Mensen op het veld die progressieve politici hun gedacht zeggen:
November 5, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Mensen op het veld die progressieve politici hun gedacht zeggen:
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Such a symbolic win in the fight against reactionary politics considering Trump threw his weight behind Cuomo and the mainstream Democrats were very coy in their support of Mamdani
Opposition to Trump & co must be based on radical opposition to all forms of oppression
Opposition to Trump & co must be based on radical opposition to all forms of oppression
November 5, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Such a symbolic win in the fight against reactionary politics considering Trump threw his weight behind Cuomo and the mainstream Democrats were very coy in their support of Mamdani
Opposition to Trump & co must be based on radical opposition to all forms of oppression
Opposition to Trump & co must be based on radical opposition to all forms of oppression
November 2, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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Do you want to be free?
Or do you want to just complain as the victim like always?
Or do you want to just complain as the victim like always?
October 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Do you want to be free?
Or do you want to just complain as the victim like always?
Or do you want to just complain as the victim like always?
Heading towards a general strike in Belgium at the end of November.
It's the only thing that works in our struggle with the ruling class.
#SocialistSunday
It's the only thing that works in our struggle with the ruling class.
#SocialistSunday
October 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Heading towards a general strike in Belgium at the end of November.
It's the only thing that works in our struggle with the ruling class.
#SocialistSunday
It's the only thing that works in our struggle with the ruling class.
#SocialistSunday
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Grace Blakeley: The voice in your head is political. Market ideology teaches us to blame ourselves for a rigged economy - and doing so makes us feel in control.
open.substack.com/pub/gracebla...
open.substack.com/pub/gracebla...
October 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Grace Blakeley: The voice in your head is political. Market ideology teaches us to blame ourselves for a rigged economy - and doing so makes us feel in control.
open.substack.com/pub/gracebla...
open.substack.com/pub/gracebla...
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Happy #SocialistSunday to those who observe
October 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Happy #SocialistSunday to those who observe
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"No kings" doesn't sit right as a slogan as it implies US exceptionalism
The US might not have had kings but it built a political system which gave power to oligarchs and technocrats to protect similar forms of oppression
This is not a democratic alternative to "kings", more an evolution
The US might not have had kings but it built a political system which gave power to oligarchs and technocrats to protect similar forms of oppression
This is not a democratic alternative to "kings", more an evolution
October 19, 2025 at 9:19 AM
"No kings" doesn't sit right as a slogan as it implies US exceptionalism
The US might not have had kings but it built a political system which gave power to oligarchs and technocrats to protect similar forms of oppression
This is not a democratic alternative to "kings", more an evolution
The US might not have had kings but it built a political system which gave power to oligarchs and technocrats to protect similar forms of oppression
This is not a democratic alternative to "kings", more an evolution
Last week's anti-austerity manifestation in Brussels was massive, pushing the centrist parties to harden their stance on the government's budget.
Result?
A deadlock and a government in crisis.
Action works! Don't let up!
#SocialistSunday
Result?
A deadlock and a government in crisis.
Action works! Don't let up!
#SocialistSunday
October 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Last week's anti-austerity manifestation in Brussels was massive, pushing the centrist parties to harden their stance on the government's budget.
Result?
A deadlock and a government in crisis.
Action works! Don't let up!
#SocialistSunday
Result?
A deadlock and a government in crisis.
Action works! Don't let up!
#SocialistSunday
This Tuesday, the Belgian worker's movement will go out to protest against the governments austerity program.
The right wing in power wants to fund their defense spending spree on the backs of the working class, cutting pensions, social security and labor regulations.
#SocialistSunday
The right wing in power wants to fund their defense spending spree on the backs of the working class, cutting pensions, social security and labor regulations.
#SocialistSunday
October 12, 2025 at 9:36 PM
This Tuesday, the Belgian worker's movement will go out to protest against the governments austerity program.
The right wing in power wants to fund their defense spending spree on the backs of the working class, cutting pensions, social security and labor regulations.
#SocialistSunday
The right wing in power wants to fund their defense spending spree on the backs of the working class, cutting pensions, social security and labor regulations.
#SocialistSunday
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stop thinking right now
October 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
stop thinking right now