Craig Horrocks
@chcookley.bsky.social
Green party member and enthusiast
Believer that communities do it best
Communication is the way to make a better world - not conflict
Believer that communities do it best
Communication is the way to make a better world - not conflict
Or at least control of the means of production which created a social superstructure. However he did chop and change, as well as contradict himself, somewhat
December 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Or at least control of the means of production which created a social superstructure. However he did chop and change, as well as contradict himself, somewhat
Recognising that an ethnically-skewed culture inherently protects white supremacist positions is a long way from supporting those racist attitudes - indeed it is an observation pretty much exclusive to those who reject such attitudes
December 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Recognising that an ethnically-skewed culture inherently protects white supremacist positions is a long way from supporting those racist attitudes - indeed it is an observation pretty much exclusive to those who reject such attitudes
I'm with you. There is a big difference between a Protected Belief in law and a belief that is de facto protected by the misapplication of all the other laws
December 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I'm with you. There is a big difference between a Protected Belief in law and a belief that is de facto protected by the misapplication of all the other laws
I agree. However, taxing economic activity does have a different impact than taxing the hoarded wealth that does little apart from squeeze resources away from everyone else.
December 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I agree. However, taxing economic activity does have a different impact than taxing the hoarded wealth that does little apart from squeeze resources away from everyone else.
You seem to be attached to the US, to the extent that you would wish to retain links even if there were a better alternative. Seems like a dangerously partisan line to me me, but good luck!
December 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
You seem to be attached to the US, to the extent that you would wish to retain links even if there were a better alternative. Seems like a dangerously partisan line to me me, but good luck!
There is no intention to leave NATO, unless there's a better alternative. If there were to be, then it would be daft not to choose that option
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
There is no intention to leave NATO, unless there's a better alternative. If there were to be, then it would be daft not to choose that option
If there is a better alternative to NATO that can be created without a need for an unreliable ally such as the US, we should pursue that option - until that point we should work with NATO. Green party policy
December 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
If there is a better alternative to NATO that can be created without a need for an unreliable ally such as the US, we should pursue that option - until that point we should work with NATO. Green party policy
Not sure what you mean? I don't think I've moved any goalposts, but happy to clarify
December 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Not sure what you mean? I don't think I've moved any goalposts, but happy to clarify
Look more closely
December 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Look more closely
Yes. However, wealth should be taxed fairly as part of this and at present we are a very long way away from that.
December 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Yes. However, wealth should be taxed fairly as part of this and at present we are a very long way away from that.
Personally, yes. However, the Green spending commitments are based on an updated version of Keynes which has demonstrated many times to be ultimately self-financing. The biggest obstacle is the inequality caused by pre-existing wealth
December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Personally, yes. However, the Green spending commitments are based on an updated version of Keynes which has demonstrated many times to be ultimately self-financing. The biggest obstacle is the inequality caused by pre-existing wealth
I see. The mask is off.
December 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I see. The mask is off.
I'm quite happy to pay higher taxes. But I certainly want the very wealthy to contribute much more widely to the wellbeing of the country - including the health of their employees and the infrastructure that supports their wealth
December 3, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I'm quite happy to pay higher taxes. But I certainly want the very wealthy to contribute much more widely to the wellbeing of the country - including the health of their employees and the infrastructure that supports their wealth
The final chart is clear - in 5 years time none of the bottom 30% of the population will, on average, more than £300 per year in real terms. I acknowledged a small impact
December 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The final chart is clear - in 5 years time none of the bottom 30% of the population will, on average, more than £300 per year in real terms. I acknowledged a small impact
In real terms it is exactly that
December 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
In real terms it is exactly that
The very rich gain most of their income as a result of returns on assets. They were barely touched. The poorest gained a little, although the tax threshold freeze will affect many on low income
December 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The very rich gain most of their income as a result of returns on assets. They were barely touched. The poorest gained a little, although the tax threshold freeze will affect many on low income
If your income does no more than keep track with inflation you will be proportionately taxed more - first at the lower level (including many on low incomes paying tax for the first time) and then at the higher level for middle-income earners.
December 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
If your income does no more than keep track with inflation you will be proportionately taxed more - first at the lower level (including many on low incomes paying tax for the first time) and then at the higher level for middle-income earners.
Much as I loathe every inch of Lowe, people live locally, not globally and that is where serious politicians should begin their thinking
December 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Much as I loathe every inch of Lowe, people live locally, not globally and that is where serious politicians should begin their thinking
In what way did the budget overwhelmingly help the poorest? And the take from the ultra wealthy was negligible
December 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
In what way did the budget overwhelmingly help the poorest? And the take from the ultra wealthy was negligible
She did raise the effective rate of income tax for millions of people
December 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
She did raise the effective rate of income tax for millions of people
I've read the book and Tulleken's conjectures regarding why UPFs are so damaging don't hold true for a lot of 'fake meat' products
December 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I've read the book and Tulleken's conjectures regarding why UPFs are so damaging don't hold true for a lot of 'fake meat' products