Tracking The Crisis of 2008 — The Great Recession

THE GREAT RECESSION

Paul Mason’s Postcapitalism — A Detailed Critique — Chapter 10(10)

Profit and Reproduction

Paul says,

“There is no reason to abolish markets by diktat, as long as you abolish the basic power imbalances that the term…

Typical Tory Jam Tomorrow

When I was a kid, my Dad always used to say that Tory governments always tell us that we have to go without today…

Paul Mason’s Postcapitalism — A Detailed Critique — Chapter 10(11)

Energy and Finance

Paul says,

“The only sector where it is imperative to suppress market forces completely is wholesale energy.” (p 279)

Tory Conference and Brexit

The Tory Party conference this week came up with two blockbuster proposals to go along with the implementation of Brexit.

The first of these proposals was to introduce legislation that would ensure that workers are entitled to keep all of the tips given to…

Tracking The Crisis of 2008 — Debt and Destruction

DEBT AND DESTRUCTION

1987, was also a turning point. In the 1980’s, economies like Germany had responded to the crisis of the late 1970’s, and early 1980’s, by effectively retooling, and investing in…