Category: Capitalism
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The Contradictions of Capitalism Explained
Friedrich Engels delivered a powerful critique of capitalism with the line: “The producers have nothing to consume because the consumers are wanting.” This single, simple sentence exposes the illogicality of capitalist production: that workers, the very creators of society’s wealth, are denied access to the fruits of their labour because the capitalist system prioritises profit…
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The Illusion of Democracy
Infrequently, the Labour movement throws up a leader who is ahead of the rank and file politically. Someone who rejects the way forward, planned by the right-wing forces and introduces a programme that resonates with the masses. Such a leader was the 21st Prime Minister of Australia, Gough Whitlam, whose leadership from December 1972 to…
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The Liverpool Parade: From Celebration to Panic
“Under socialism, the event wouldn’t be a liability to manage, but a celebration for the people, by the people” What should have been a day of celebration turned into disaster. The headlines should’ve been full of jubilant Liverpool fans watching the team parade the Premier League trophy through the city. Instead, people were glued to…
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A Response To Trade Union Betrayal Of Women Workers
“If facts hurt your feelings, you need new feelings, not new facts” – Ricky Gervais Ever since the Supreme Court ruling in April, we’ve seen a steady stream of incoherent liberal cope. A recent example comes from The Herald, in an article, titled “Trade Union Action on the Supreme Court Ruling Not Off the Table,”…
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Eurovision is Love
On the surface, Eurovision is a bit of fun. It’s sold as a family-friendly, inclusive, apolitical celebration of music, art and love. Now I like Eurodisco and Turbofolk as much as the next man. San Marino’s entry was performed by one half of Eiffel 65, who did Everton’s unofficial anthem Blue (da ba dee) My favourite…
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The Farce of Freedom Under Capitalism
Trump’s behaviour towards Canada results in a Carney victory and the Liberals being re-elected. Much smug satisfaction from the liberal left. All hail Mark Carney, a longtime multi-millionaire with 13 years in senior positions with Goldman Sachs who has worked in investment banking, emerging debt in capital markets and sovereign risk. What a noble career trajectory. Carney left…
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The Commodification of Education
Whilst a commodity is something that satisfies a human need, under capitalism, a commodity is something created for sale and not for one’s own use. Commodification means turning something (in the case of this article, education) into a market-driven product or service — something that is bought, sold, and consumed rather than a public good…
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Trans Women ARE Men!
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has brought a muchneeded return of sanity with an unambiguous ruling that sex is binary,that trans women are men, something that has always been true infact, and following this ruling, we now have legal clarity bringing thelaw into line with biological reality.A brief summary of the case: For…
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Malthusianism: The Tactic of Saving a Dying System.
Many people, especially in the post-COVID era, are reacting to what are called “degrowth” policies, particularly those associated with the so-called “green agenda”. Whether it is Port Talbot shutting down two of its blast furnaces, cutting 2,500 jobs at least, to “reduce emissions” or the restrictive law on farms, particularly in the Netherlands and Germany…
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Manchester Houses Aren’t Homes
Andy Burnham’s Dodgy Deals With Property Developers Are About Far More Than Simple Corruption It is now over a decade since the Greater Manchester Mayors position was created as part of a stitch up deal between the Labour Party and the Tory-Liberal coalition. Portrayed by the propaganda of the time as being part of the…
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