Trust no other Tim
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As well as being wrong about Argentina - the problem is the dollar-debt trap, it owes its debts in US$ - this reply is classic. The poster, possibly an anonymous bot account, is telling us that nations with supposedly democratic governments are subjugated by global financial markets, and that's a perfectly normal and acceptable state of affairs.
Elected governments must balance their books by imposing austerity, reducing aggregate demand, jacking up interest rates and risking recession to appear 'credible' to 'markets'. In simple terms, this means that governments must privatise everything possible by selling off assets and withdrawing public investment to leave room for mostly foreign private investors who sit on vast hoards of reserve capital and demand combined profits and revenue growth of around 40%. £billions are siphoned out of our country every year. Any necessary tasks unlikely to produce that level of return struggle for strictly limited government funding - this is the 'fiscal credibility' the investors demand and why whole regions of the UK and US are virtually derelict.
The complete absence of democracy in the crucial field of finance, investment and economic management is system normal. Some on the right go further - they insist that 'markets' are fairer, more efficient and more democratic than elected governments. Ironically, funding the campaigns of corrupt politicians beholden to 'markets' makes that claim more credible.
Look. This simply can't go on. Our subservience to the global creditor-rentier class must end. A single nation can't defeat global money-market power. We need an economically literate left-wing alliance to focus on promoting this message across Western nations and beyond. xitter.cf/BCdrainoty/status/1947…
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Dartmoor Prison - which is EMPTY - will pay Charles £37,500,000 to the end of its lease 👇
The royal family charge state primary schools RENT.
You could not find a more corrupt, greedy, dysfunctional and shady family even in the Albanian mafia.
The monarchy stains this nation.
Dispatches can reveal how King Charles and Prince William are making millions from the taxpayer.
In a joint investigation with @thetimes we have uncovered lucrative deals with the armed forces, schools and even the NHS.
Think we're getting to the point the Tories are going to find it hard to win back the youth. When my 3yr old son needs a villain in a game, he'll state 'the Tories did it'. Also occasionally blames them for his own misbehaviour. The kids are alright...
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Fun times coming back from the pub and finding a car crashed into my bike locker. Certainly added some drama into the night with all the coppers and police dog and all that. Bike twisted up into another but seems OK, fingers crossed
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Today I found this beer on the street. It was with a 0% Guiness (which I eschewed) and it may be the greatest thing I've ever found and bought home from the streets. This includes the playmat you see below it. Note how happy my wife in the background is with my scavenging
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My 3 yr old son is predicting a 28 - 2 #saintsfc victory today. Whilst it'd be a shame not to keep a clean sheet, wouldn't be upset with that.
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Please enjoy this photo I took of water pooling under a recently departed car that looks like a sad man and a slightly deformed horse vomiting.
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I have alot of questions about the funding model of Paw Patrol. I'm not convinced the expenditure, which must be astronomical, represents good value for money. Also, the giant golden chicken statue I find problematic. Needs a thorough audit in my opinion
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Tim Garrett retweeted
Long-awaited details of the government’s voter ID scheme have now been released, including details of which IDs will be accepted at the polling station. The list contains plenty of options for older voters, but few for younger voters.
electoral-reform.org.uk/vote…
Bit disappointed to have lost a knuckle after an injury. Worried it might impact my nacesnt boxing career. Also throws the symmetry of my hands right off, which is a shame. Like a bit of symmetry, me
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Lovely that my son gets so much enjoyment from imaginatively named cow and bear hand puppets. Less thrilled that I'm being asked to spend about 6 hours a day wearing what are essentially very thick gloves in ~35° heat.
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Tim Garrett retweeted
I’ve a suggestion for the PM. Require that private landlords sell their properties to tenants who have been in occultation for more than 3 years at a 25% discount to market prices. If landlords don’t like it (and they won’t) he shouldn’t be asking Housing Associations to do it.
This week, my son has been learning how to use a fork. This has led to him wondering around the house muttering "stab it, stab it" quietly to himself, and frankly, its a little disconcerting.
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