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I'm not sure that phrases such as Neoliberalism (or most other political/economic titles) are used by politicians or economists. They are invented and used primarily by journalists and commentators to describe something which they are writing/talking about. It's jargon used by a minority, and irrelvant (and not understood) by the majority of 'normal' people.

Why no 'take' on votes for 16yr olds? Do you think they have a 'deeper understanding of underlying political forces'. Are they capable of critical analysis of or appreciate the various arguments. facts and figures to make a sound judgement when voting. Will we ever get then to put down their phones long enough to listen?

Really? isn't that being somewhat judgemental? I can't really say people don't have a deep and fundemantal undertanding simply because they don't agree with me or have an entirely different view of the world.

I see that the Royal Mail has announced that it has been bought for 3.57 billion pounds by Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group. Is nothing sacred, the England I once knew is crumbling.

I think the academics have the horse before the cart. Business and business practices have over the centuries evolved, Corporations pay no heed to principles or economic memes, they do whatever they think will turn the biggest profit and benefit for the stakeholders. I doubt any company was ever setup with neoliberalism as a business model in mind. I'm sure they don't really care if it's called neoliberalism, reaganomics or capitalism. Economists simply need a label, a way to describe a mechanism, a way of wealth creation. Legislation can prevent or promote but is always retrosp

Once more..with feeling... https://www.highpavementsociety.org.uk/HP_SONG.mp3

..or 'Non semper applicare'.. as we Bestwood lads would say...

It is but in Latin the same mostly applies... except when it doesn't. It's not a hard and fast rule

Why would you want a diet of custard? From that I guess you worked out that Latin was not on the curriculum of the North Notts school I went to. Anglo Saxon was a language you heard quite frequently. Did not do too bad, degree in Mech Eng and travelled all over the world in my job.

Certainly not I Jim.. but that is exactly the point I'm making... Economics, and especially unrestrained Capitalism, is not only inherently undemocratic..it is also anti-democratic wherever Governments allow it to be so. Democratic Government is supposed to exist for the benefit of all in society. It is supposed to protect and defend 'the people' from anything which interferes with their aspirations for a peaceful and prosperous life. As such, Democratic Govt. should also protect against 'unrestrained' Capitalism, where it acts against the interest of the population.

Thing is Jim.. there is little correlation between voting, and having a deeper understanding of underlying political forces. When was the last time you heard anybody from any party, or any TV journo/pundit actively discussing 'Neoliberal Economics? And yet we both know that it is now the de facto, accepted, mainstream economic 'consensus'. I contend that the bulk of voters have no idea what neoliberal means, and how profoundly it affects their lives.

Here's my 'Take' on it. I'm not necessarily opposed to some form of National Service, which, for me MUST be applied to all, with very few exceptions, mostly to do with health. It must not be capable of being avoided for any reason, including full time study, current employment, wealth or position and it need not necessarily involve military service. It must also have clearly defined aims and objectives. As for the Sunak proposal? I'm with Labour on that.. it's a 'desperate gimmick'. I've heard various Tories trying to defend and promote it..and the more I hear, the more it

et seq... I've said many times here that I will not defend wrongdoing by any politician of any party, or any other person in public office for that matter. However, I do think that it is valid to introduce an element of 'degree' here. What Rayner was accused of by a Tory who went to the trouble of writing and publishing a so called 'Unofficial Biography' of her.. was, if true, a minor and not even deliberate infringement which would amount to a few hundreds of pounds of unpaid Capital Gains Tax, something which I'm pretty certain would result in a tax demand from H

Nice to see that Google Search results are still looking closely at Nottstalgia. Search Farrands Nottingham and Nottstalgia is third down the list.

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I'm not sure that's accurate. As I understand it, NOBODY knew that the blood was infected with, or capable of transmitting, diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis etc., when blood products were first imported. So, in that sense, it was not a deliberately malicious act. Subsequent cover ups and denials were of course entirely wrong and possibly criminal and those responsible for knowingly suppressing evidence should suffer consequences.

The fools in charge of streaming at HP decided that I only warranted inclusion in the next to top stream and thus deprived me of the delights of Latin, so I'm unable to comment with any authority. That said, I thought it was German in which the verb, at the end of the sentence, always goes...

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A Manning classmate lived on Ragdale Road. Brilliant mathematician but very dyslexic. Sadly, she passed away from peritonitis at the age of only 16. Her GP said she had a tummy bug!

The verb always goes at the end... At least that's what I was taught.

Or even : Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

So did I Phil, I only ever went to the other end of Bulwell (Ragdale Road) to the dentist and never went into the Bogs area. It was the wonderful informative Nottstalgia that educated me a few years ago, but that can be said for most areas of Nottingham. I think I had a sheltered upbringing, not venturing far from Arnold …….. but life was good when I was growing up so I only have happy memories.