Category Archives: Economics

Woody Guthrie on the meaning of poverty

Posted on November 29, 2021 by odeboyz

“They can always think up a million nice good excellent reasons why it is better for you to go ragged and hungry and down and out and even in the dark, as long as it makes them a profit.”

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‘Greed is Good’ Speech

Posted on November 22, 2021 by odeboyz

“The point is, ladies and gentleman, that greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right, greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through, and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit. Greed, in all of its forms; greed … Continue reading →

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Voltaire on poverty

Posted on November 18, 2021 by odeboyz

“The comfort of the rich depends upon an abundant supply of the poor.”

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Who said the class war has stopped?

Posted on November 4, 2021 by odeboyz
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The long transition from Victorian technology

Posted on October 28, 2021 by odeboyz

The transition from Victorian technology is accelerating. Their technologies are embedded into 21st century Britain, which has been shaped by them. The transition will be revolutionary, disconcerting and will be resisted by broad swathes of society. Background Victorian technologiesare pervasive: … Continue reading →

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Commercialised Gluttony

Posted on October 18, 2021 by odeboyz

For 25 years, Fat Boys Cafe [Croydon, London] has been serving up the Blow Out breakfast challenge. It consists of two sausages, six slices of bacon, a slice of fried bread, mushrooms, beans and 1.25kg of chips, and is thought … Continue reading →

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Gambling as an Investment Option

Posted on October 14, 2021 by odeboyz

Combining ‘Gambling’ and ‘Investment’ appears to be bizarre. After all, gambling involves unpredictable risk and the loss of all of your capital in one fell swoop. Investment, on the other hand, breathes the heady air of prudence and safety. This … Continue reading →

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Greek Joke: 2015

Posted on October 11, 2021 by odeboyz

Question: What does a Greek civil servant say when he gets his salary? Answer: Danke schön

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Anthony Eden’s Mental Map: the Suez Canal Débâcle, 1956

Posted on September 23, 2021 by odeboyz

Napoleon commented, “to understand the man you have to know what was happening in the world when he was twenty.1 Background As a young officer, Eden aged 18, led troops in the battle of the Somme, 1916. This vicious battle … Continue reading →

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Selected Quotes: Health and Social Care Levy 8th September 2021

Posted on September 16, 2021 by odeboyz

Jake Barry (Con) Will my right hon. Friend [Jesse Norman] tell the House how much the 1.25% increase in national insurance will cost the NHS on top of its current payroll? John Redwood (Con) I understand that for a couple … Continue reading →

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