My Father’s Son
@suibne.bsky.social
Ancient Mariner. Apprentice philosopher, sceptic, with an overdeveloped sense of fairness, trying to learn about, history, politics and economics. Wine lover, lay down when full 😵💫.
The Failure of Privatisation sjdowden.substack.com/p/the-failur...
The Failure of Privatisation
Within living memory there were complaints about bus fares and timetables, and before that about train fares and timetables.
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January 27, 2026 at 1:51 PM
The Failure of Privatisation sjdowden.substack.com/p/the-failur...
Behind all the architects of Trumps 'Reign of Terror' and managing to stay out of the spotlight is the Machiavelli of American politics; Scott Bessent.
January 27, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Behind all the architects of Trumps 'Reign of Terror' and managing to stay out of the spotlight is the Machiavelli of American politics; Scott Bessent.
We talk a lot about “economic success”, but forget one thing:
it depends on whether ordinary people can afford to spend.
A consumer/worker view of the economy 👇https://substack.com/home/post/p-185726475
it depends on whether ordinary people can afford to spend.
A consumer/worker view of the economy 👇https://substack.com/home/post/p-185726475
The Central Role of the Consumer/Worker in a Sustainable Economy
Modern economies rest on a simple but often forgotten truth: those who produce are also those who consume.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:29 AM
We talk a lot about “economic success”, but forget one thing:
it depends on whether ordinary people can afford to spend.
A consumer/worker view of the economy 👇https://substack.com/home/post/p-185726475
it depends on whether ordinary people can afford to spend.
A consumer/worker view of the economy 👇https://substack.com/home/post/p-185726475
Electing Farage would be like electing the local pub drunk loudmouth. Just look at the USA now.
January 26, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Electing Farage would be like electing the local pub drunk loudmouth. Just look at the USA now.
NRA Criticism www.youtube.com/shorts/H7Lwg...
🇺🇸 Please share with an American 🔥 Lee Nelson for President #guns #comedy #usa #guncontrol
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January 25, 2026 at 2:37 PM
NRA Criticism www.youtube.com/shorts/H7Lwg...
I can't believe this!
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Obama Vs Trump- This is hilarious | #englishlearning #grammar #viral #shorts
YouTube video by YouNeed English
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January 25, 2026 at 2:28 PM
I can't believe this!
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Modern economies rest on a simple but often forgotten truth: those who produce are also those who consume. sjdowden.substack.com/publish/post...
The Central Role of the Consumer/Worker in a Sustainable Economy
Modern economies rest on a simple but often forgotten truth: those who produce are also those who consume.
sjdowden.substack.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Modern economies rest on a simple but often forgotten truth: those who produce are also those who consume. sjdowden.substack.com/publish/post...