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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 9h

Well, why not let him (I assume it's a him) to close shops altogether?

itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 13h

Indeed! The more difficult issue is that cooperation internationally will also be needed for effective implementation. So, it's multilayered and unfortunately quite complex... still it needs to be done

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 15h

I'm sure it's more difficult to go after those with more resources. However, as far as I understand it there are many legal loopholes that can be dealt with to at least reduce the rich's ability to fleece us all. And not much seems to be done about that

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 15h

I found this and instructive, if depressing read: www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...

Will UK taxpayers get their £122m back from PPE Medpro?

The high court told the company linked to Michelle Mone to pay up over the supply of defective gowns, but there appears no clear route to reclaim the funds

www.theguardian.com

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 15h

If so, it'll be just another demonstration of how against the idea of equality before the law, in fact the law works for some; those with the deep pockets. While the rest of us are disadvantaged. This is not how I understand equality

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 15h

My key concern with something like this is whether again the law will be used to control the little people, while those who can afford to not pay taxes using the legal loopholes remain untouched.

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 15h

This was my thinking as well. That that's just another way to control us.

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 1d

Because otherwise the greediest will be less able to satisfy their greed. And a vicious circle starts...

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for this refreshing take! How can we try to push this narrative further? Are any of the emerging forces on the Left likely to be receptive to spreading it?

itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 1d

Brilliant post! Exposed so much of what's wrong with our leadership, shows that an alternative is possible, and by doing so demonstrates the ideological underpinning of what we're constantly told. Keep going, Richard!

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 3d

The third installment in the series discussing the conclusions I am reaching about how to think about our current order: open.substack.com/pub/valentin...

What is the Order that Guides the Outcomes we Observe in Our Lives (III)?

Not LIO but an Empire in its neoliberal disguise: making sense of contemporary international affairs

open.substack.com

itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 3d

Yes, indeed! So much for equal value of human life...

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 6d

But then presumably it's all going according to plan, no? As those in power would like it to

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 6d

For how long will it remain a 1st world country, though?

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 9d

A glimmer of hope?: youtube.com/watch?v=Y8c8...

MUST WATCH: Zarah Sultana's powerful speech at Your Party launch in Liverpool

YouTube video by PoliticsJOE

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 9d

I doubt all of them are stupid and racist. And I think through talking to them we'll be able to identify a lot of common ground. We can try to use it to build on it, thus resisting the divide and rule strategy, which in the end works only for Faragw and his financial backers

itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 9d

Well, it's really difficult to know which is the more correct reading. However, I think we'll achieve much better result if we reach out to such people and to listen and understand their point of view

itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 9d

In my view that's a damning indictment to our political system

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 9d

Although they're totally shambles they may well come on top at the next election because people are crying out for change and at the moment that's the only thing on offer that looks like change to them

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 12d

I found this quite interesting: www.theguardian.com/world/commen...

The Zionist consensus among US Jews has collapsed. Something new is emerging | Shaul Magid

Two years after the 7 October massacre and the onset of Israel’s slaughter in Gaza, American Jewry has been profoundly transformed

www.theguardian.com

itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 14d

I wonder for how much longer can the pretence of being a democracy be kept up with such policies?: Police to get new powers to crack down on repeated protests, says Home Office www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Police to get new powers to crack down on repeated protests, says Home Office

Move follows arrest of almost 500 people at latest pro-Palestinian demonstration in London on Saturday

www.theguardian.com

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 14d

Absolutely, we will!

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 14d

I fully agree on the need for the left-leaning forces to work together. But I don't see Labour with its current leadership as belonging to this side of the divide... this is partly what makes everything so tricky...

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 14d

The question is how can we stop this? I'm starting to realised that tge whole system is geared toward promoting this stuff, which makes it so difficult to resist. But resist we must as it'll only get worse, and fast, otherwise...

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itsthesystem.bsky.social @itsthesystem.bsky.social · 14d

Almost all leading politicians have lost it now. Not to mention mainstream media who arexaiding and abetting them. Can't stand this misleading and dangerous propaganda

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