Category Archives: Democracy
Is another war inevitable?
I want to start with a quote: “Every modern state is governed by the privileged, that is, by those who control industry by owning railroads, lands, mines, banks, and credit. These men thus obtain enormous and unearned capital, for which … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Economy, Europe, inequality
Tagged Brexit, EU, Europe, exploitation, peace, super-rich, war
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Britain has just committed an act of self-harm
The title of an article by the economics editor of The Times caught my eye: “The poorest voted for Brexit, now they will bear the brunt of the cost“. How true, I thought and started reading. The opening sentence brought me … Continue reading
The Death of Europe, or just the UK?
I can’t believe that the sun is still shining this morning. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has just voted to leave the European Union. 52% of those voting chose to leave. There will be pundits with … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, Economy, Europe, General Election, National news, Uncategorized
Tagged Boris Johnson, Brexit, David Cameron, EU, Farage, Michael Gove, Referendum
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Charles West 