Economics by the psychopath, for the psychopath
The first instalment of my book, Psychopath Economics, has been published and is available for download via Smashwords. In it, I argue that the political and economic system in the
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Goodbye to the BBC as we know it
The BBC has long been risk-averse and fearful of offending the establishment. Its own demise is the likely reward for its own timidity. John Whittingdale: MP in charge of the
David Cameron’s Tory government is completely illegitimate … Now for the rebellion
Political power has been stolen from the British people. Through a combination of an outdated voting system and a neoliberal-friendly political campaign, the Conservatives won Thursday’s general election with just 36.9%
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And talking of the new UK Tory government
And talking of the new UK Tory government’s lack of legitimacy … police arrest 17 in anti-austerity protest at Whitehall – BBC News http://ow.ly/MKtMc
Tories prepare tyranny of the minority
It’s barely two days since the UK general election, and you could be forgiven for thinking that virtually no Britons with any sense voted for anyone but the Conservatives. All
If Labour form the next UK government…
If Labour form the next UK government, it mustn’t just govern the UK’s neoliberal state. It must discard neoliberalism entirely and transform it back into a state that serves its
Psychopath Economics: a crowdfunding appeal
Psychopath Economics is a book about the logic of economic power. It argues that today’s system is psychopathic, in that it is dominated by an elite – the so-called 1%
A message to Israel: “For once in your life…”
“For once in your life, do something that you can relate proudly to your grandchildren.” Why doesn’t Israel help Palestinians in Yarmouk? Given the horrific tragedy of the Syrian refugee
Can we afford government for corporate freeloaders?
Sure, they were writing in a ‘personal’ capacity. Sure, it’s going to be big news that 103 business leaders are backing the Tories in the run-up to a general election
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The deficit: It’s a productivity thing
Britain’s recovery is weak. Some public services could disappear completely over the next five years. Yet, the Conservatives want to deliver tax cuts for the rich. And no one is