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I guess that in the same way that the pound was strong against the franc and property was cheaper in rural parts of france than england there are opportunities now. if people are looking for them. there are also organisations like positive money and people like gary stephenson campaigning for change. the right wing and the tech bros are not our only options.

Again this is timing. You planted your radishes during the right season. It’s now mid January.

Elon is part of the problem and not the solution. His involvement in other countries politics is frankly terrifying.

Sadly inequality in Sweden has risen sharply since the 1990s and it is now the largest gap between rich and poor in the Nordic countries and also has a rising pace of racial tension and populist support than other Nordic countries. It’s probably not surprising that intolerance and populism goes hand in hand with inequality. It’s a trend playing out across the democratic world. The solution to this crisis IMO is only achieved through sound money and taxation of wealth rather than the narrow focus of income. This chart tells us everything we need to know if we continue down this path. Governments via central banks will continue to borrow massively and the velocity of money supply will continue to cause inflation while having a less and less impact upon economic growth. This is a doom loop feeding inflation of assets and a crisis in the bond markets as investors retreat from a system that is mathematically doomed to collapse eventually. The ultimate question who is going to profit and who is going to lose when it does collapse? Mathematically it will. There will also be a change (probably 2 very different ones) to try and stop the collapse. I suspect the biggest losers will be everyone who has no understanding or interest in this chart or what is going on behind the scenes over the next decade. There is a way out of this situation but it does involve people understanding what is happening rather than accepting that the purchasing power of their wages is falling or blaming immigrants.

deleting. it’s a lost cause

To be fair much of the public are so exhausted running ever faster on the hamster wheel and getting further away from where they started to be interested in other people getting subsidies (even if they are from war torn nations and have lost everything).

Very true. In my mid 50s I finally find myself in a position where I can buy a relatively expensive bass. I have a couple now and honestly they have added little to my playing ability or overall enjoyment than the used Squire CV which was my first enjoyable bass to own. If they needed to go I would not lose sleep over them. I tend to sell things if they are no longer needed or working out for whatever reason. I would far prefer to sell at a loss than keep something that has no utility for me. I would also prefer to sell a bass here cheaper than deal with eBay, Reverb or a 3rd party. It’s less stressful, cheaper and you tend to be dealing directly with someone who knows what they’re looking for (a genuine buyer). If someone makes money off my loss (or laziness) then I wouldn’t be too concerned. I’ve been there where side hustles and extra jobs were unavoidable. I can understand why some people find it objectionable but I guess we never know about other people’s motivations or personal circumstances.

I’ve sold two basses here. Both for less than I would have been able to sell them for on fleabay or Reverb. I can’t claim that it was altruistic. I would far rather sell an instrument cheaper to someone who wants to play it and knows what they are looking for than deal with tyre kickers and general numpties on ebay in particular. Hopefully they were well received. If they were sold on well it makes no difference to me either way. As far as the need to help musicians out vs profit all I would say is as countless threads on BC have pointed out a very decent instrument can be bought used these days for £200 or less. Most expensive purchases are luxury rather than necessity. Edit: Just as I finished typing this I spot an Ibanez Roadster for £250 and a Squire Bronco for £135 on marketplace!!

I guess I would fall into the ambivalent camp on this topic. Buying and selling anything involves a bit of risk and a bit of effort. If that leads someone to making a bit of profit then I am probably OK with it. If someone profits from something I sell, I don’t particularly care as it’s being sold for a reason.

Same. I think the last thing I sold was years ago. A wood burner listed as collection only due to the weight. Loads of enquiries about dimensions (listed in description) make (listed in description) and delivery costs. One bloke really wanted it but couldn’t collect. In the end I agreed to his courier request only to find that they only accept goods on a palate, safely secured and plastic wrapped. Not something your average person has tucked away. Nevertheless I managed to find it all, took an afternoon off work, helped the courier manoeuvre it so the mini forklift could get it in the LORRY!! Guy gave me a negative review due to time taken (3 days) for posting!! Ebay upheld this despite me letting them know I was a private seller and not in possession of a warehouse and pallets! No thanks.

Shocking 3D printed cock would get far more hits. Those of the errant thumb persuasion may be tempted…

I rarely go to bigger gigs for this reason. It’s kind of the antithesis of rock and roll. Paying a fortune and using apps to pre plan your life months in advance and then pay a fortune and join massive queues to watch NPCs film the entire thing on their phones. WTF is that all about. Yep I am the grinch. There are still countless fantastic gigs where you can make the decision on the evening, not suffer massive crowds and traffic congestion and get change from £30.

Is he that man of the people, ex banker bloke who lives in Belgium, had a german wife but has an issue with the EU, Brussels and immigration?

The illusion is ruined when Carl McCoy speaks and sounds like he just popped in to fit a new boiler…

Well enjoy the Musk Reform alliance. The right wing have the backing and the numbers. I just hope that people don’t fall for it and can put their differences aside. I don’t believe any billionaires or tech giants have my interest at heart. Back in the day they just asset stripped companies. They now have their sights set on entire countries and are using every trick in the book to achieve their goals (including divide and conquer). Personally I am making plans to vacate if it happens. Anyhow it’s going off track so I will bow out

Definitely and I appreciate your insight. Personally I am not particularly active on social media and would not talk about this stuff with friends and particularly not with certain family members 😱 So I read comments on BC, the company intranet and BBC news pages to get some perspective about what people think and what they prioritise. I find it very useful to try and second guess the direction of travel. It appears to be off a cliff 🙂 economically i see no solution to inflation, debt or sluggish growth. powers that be are impotent and lacking in vision or mandate. culturally the polarisation is becoming more pronounced and zealotry is rampant in both camps. debate and acceptance of differences is becoming a lost art. the vultures are circling within and outside and the clock ticks. have a great weekend everyone 👍

Is this a name spoiler or a review of the new movie?

I have to say that the 18-34 year old demographic is in a very precarious situation. If anyone needs to wake up and smell the coffee it’s that demographic. Modern day techno serfdom is tantalisingly close. The idea that corporate culture pays anything other than lip service to their values is also faintly ridiculous to me. The moment that the tide changes so will corporate culture.

Well I guess good luck to you all. The blue print is taking shape across the Atlantic. MAGA vs Antifa with troops on the streets. What could possibly go wrong? I hope you all have a road map with a potential exit strategy if it’s required. Edit: Be respectful. If you are clear that you are doing something with respect, not parody, almost everyone sensible will accept it. For now anyway. Totally agree with this one. I would also add prioritise what you have in common with your supposed adversaries and don’t trust anyone who offers no solutions other than to blame others. I would also say that the western world needs to pull its head out of its backside and realise it is falling apart and being leap frogged. Alternatively we can keep up the delusion and self flagellation and just decompose from within. India has certainly moved far from being a colonial nation. It’s economically in better shape than the UK and doesn’t need to be protected or patronised. The idea that middle class university educated call centre workers in Bangalore have anything in common with inner city rap culture is just absurd. If they dig the music or style though then they have as much right to get involved as their UK born counterparts.

My take on all this is the world is divided into 3 groups. Those who rely on income, those living at a subsistence level and those who have wealth and live via extracted rents. This is inter continental and occurs across all races, religions and cultures. The more time people spend getting polarised and dividing themselves into sub-groups with infighting and division the faster the rent extraction group grows and the more people are pushed into the subsistence class. We are entering a new era and it’s time to bury the old narratives and work together to maintain some semblance of economic independence.

Try watching Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom again! I lasted about 20 minutes. Shocking.

I don’t find it confusing at all. If something inspires you and gives your life meaning go for it. If you are doing it with sincerity I don’t think it’s anybody else’s business to judge. I always got the impression George Harrison was profoundly moved by his experiences in India and had a genuine love for the country and the music. He did things his way. The only way to do things.

How far do we take this though? Are people who meditate, practice yoga or become buddhist guilty of cultural appropriation? Are Indian cricketers that enjoy a nice cup of tea and a crisp ironed shirt and brogues culturally appropriating. How about Bangalore call centre workers in Nike TNs, baseball caps and Jay Z T Shirts? How about if they form a rap group?

Indeed. Not that any of it matters. He was just Bob Marley. One of the greatest songwriters ever.