Victor Johnson
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I would say he’s definitely right on this point.
July 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
I would say he’s definitely right on this point.
What are you disputing specifically?
July 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM
What are you disputing specifically?
Explain where the spike comes from other than refugees pouring into the country.
July 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Explain where the spike comes from other than refugees pouring into the country.
You do know that there is a hot war on Poland’s doorstep, right?
July 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
You do know that there is a hot war on Poland’s doorstep, right?
Look at the rental inflation spike after 2022
July 7, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Look at the rental inflation spike after 2022
0.7% of the housing stock isn’t significantly high, although it is growing as a proportion of rented dwellings.
July 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
0.7% of the housing stock isn’t significantly high, although it is growing as a proportion of rented dwellings.
I’m talking about Poland, not the UK
July 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I’m talking about Poland, not the UK
Interesting that Poland is mentioned in the article, but no reference to the influx of almost 2m Ukrainians into the country after 2022, which has been the main driver for rising prices in the rental market. Institutions play a relatively modest role in the major cities.
July 7, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Interesting that Poland is mentioned in the article, but no reference to the influx of almost 2m Ukrainians into the country after 2022, which has been the main driver for rising prices in the rental market. Institutions play a relatively modest role in the major cities.
That’s false. Most micro businesses & SME’s aren’t in the business of silencing anybody. You shouldn’t assume that all economic activity mirrors the behaviour of major corporations. Remember, Facebook was originally a dorm room project. Dynamics & mechanics do change with economies of scale though.
July 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
That’s false. Most micro businesses & SME’s aren’t in the business of silencing anybody. You shouldn’t assume that all economic activity mirrors the behaviour of major corporations. Remember, Facebook was originally a dorm room project. Dynamics & mechanics do change with economies of scale though.
Sorry, but that’s pure gobbledygook. Free market capitalism is the freedom of entities (people/companies) to innovate, incorporate and trade. Free markets only flourish within system of norms, rules, checks and balances - to guard against fraud and corruption (not always of course). That’s it.
July 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Sorry, but that’s pure gobbledygook. Free market capitalism is the freedom of entities (people/companies) to innovate, incorporate and trade. Free markets only flourish within system of norms, rules, checks and balances - to guard against fraud and corruption (not always of course). That’s it.
I’m not shifting at all. I’m trying to clarify exactly what fascism is as the economic model, given that isn’t an economic model. Enlighten me.
July 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I’m not shifting at all. I’m trying to clarify exactly what fascism is as the economic model, given that isn’t an economic model. Enlighten me.
You actually brought up fascism, not me. And you suggested it was an economic model, which is isn’t. Given that we were talking about economics and not politics perhaps you were the one who changed the frame. Maybe you’re just perfect & afford yourself the right to go off topic as and when you wish.
July 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
You actually brought up fascism, not me. And you suggested it was an economic model, which is isn’t. Given that we were talking about economics and not politics perhaps you were the one who changed the frame. Maybe you’re just perfect & afford yourself the right to go off topic as and when you wish.
Did the fascistic regimes that we saw in the 20th century (Germany, Chile, Italy, Greece, among others) all share the same economic model?
July 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Did the fascistic regimes that we saw in the 20th century (Germany, Chile, Italy, Greece, among others) all share the same economic model?
Fascism is a political ideology, not an economic system. Or maybe you can just explain why & how fascism is a deregulated form of capitalism.
July 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Fascism is a political ideology, not an economic system. Or maybe you can just explain why & how fascism is a deregulated form of capitalism.
They are free market capitalist economies. That’s how they earn money. Try not to get too confused by how the proceeds of economic growth are then distributed. That’s a different question. Without the income you have no distribution. Are you beginning to understand now?
July 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
They are free market capitalist economies. That’s how they earn money. Try not to get too confused by how the proceeds of economic growth are then distributed. That’s a different question. Without the income you have no distribution. Are you beginning to understand now?
Name one, just one, real-world example of capitalism that has zero regulation.
July 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Name one, just one, real-world example of capitalism that has zero regulation.
It most definitely is freemarket capitalism. You can come up with an idea, set up a company and make a profit. Who’s stopping you? The proceeds of your entrepreneurship may well be taxed, but that’s a different argument altogether.
July 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
It most definitely is freemarket capitalism. You can come up with an idea, set up a company and make a profit. Who’s stopping you? The proceeds of your entrepreneurship may well be taxed, but that’s a different argument altogether.
So explain to me why free market capitalism is bad for both Denmark & Sweden. Your original contention was that free market capitalism is bad for entrepreneurs.
July 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
So explain to me why free market capitalism is bad for both Denmark & Sweden. Your original contention was that free market capitalism is bad for entrepreneurs.
Well, if we use South America as our laboratory for populism, at some point it ends up with the military leaving their barracks & stepping in to clear up the mess. Let’s hope the body count is lower.
July 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Well, if we use South America as our laboratory for populism, at some point it ends up with the military leaving their barracks & stepping in to clear up the mess. Let’s hope the body count is lower.
Thanks for the conversation. Have a nice evening.
July 5, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Thanks for the conversation. Have a nice evening.
Back up your claims please. That’s all I am asking for.
July 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Back up your claims please. That’s all I am asking for.