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@benjaminthatcher.bsky.social

created November 12, 2024

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I think it’s more that every asylum seeker in the world could apply here and be given refuge, and there is nothing the government could do under current laws. This drives people nuts.

1/9/2025, 7:54:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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People that want refugees/more immigration/Less concerned by small boats or extradition, have that preference operable. But the opposite appears much harder for the state to do. This causes much of the “anger’. Maybe this explains this perception of love vs Hate.

1/9/2025, 7:34:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Me and everyone already I know have banking apps that work fine.

1/9/2025, 7:19:18 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Have you thought considered that we have significant consumer protections with Banks, such as the ability to reverse a transfer. You have not sold stablecoins as an individual, organisational or state level. Likely because you’re financially invested in being correct.

1/9/2025, 7:17:29 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What happens if there a run on Stablecoins whose the lender of last resort ? It’s disaster, isn’t it ?

1/9/2025, 7:14:35 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oops there a global bank run with no lender of last resort.

1/9/2025, 5:43:06 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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But why would a bank want a transparent ledger of all its transactions ?

1/9/2025, 5:40:18 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I have counterparty risk with almost every business I transact with.

31/8/2025, 8:43:05 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I can send you £1000 anytime of day and day of the year. So what use is it? Come to the UK and EU this stuff is solved.

31/8/2025, 8:40:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What does this mean ? I can bank transfer anyone now instantly ?

31/8/2025, 5:59:26 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This is a fake Chat GPT book

27/8/2025, 9:27:15 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture benjaminthatcher.bsky.social (@benjaminthatcher.bsky.social) reply parent

This is a fake book

27/8/2025, 9:26:59 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Does this work with a Kindle ?

27/8/2025, 9:19:26 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture benjaminthatcher.bsky.social (@benjaminthatcher.bsky.social) reply parent

Don’t know you. But congrats x

27/8/2025, 6:41:40 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture benjaminthatcher.bsky.social (@benjaminthatcher.bsky.social) reply parent

My working assumption is that a large number of people want control of borders, refugee policy and immigration to function like a tap. It is the demonstration of the state capacity to behave as a sovereign that is of primary importance. If this is proven, then you can have moral debates.

26/8/2025, 5:52:31 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Where can I find the best critique ? I thought the matter was settled and the Cass review conclusive.

18/8/2025, 9:32:36 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Maybe. There is a definite vibe shift since liberation day.

5/5/2025, 11:35:15 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Thanks for your reply. I obviously need to get the book.

26/4/2025, 10:29:51 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Didn’t know it was established by a Nazi. Seems likely in bad taste.

26/4/2025, 10:16:33 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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My mental model is of semi-structured freelancers, with divisions of expertise.

15/4/2025, 10:04:09 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Don’t break the fine membrane holding back a sea of curiosities.

11/4/2025, 10:53:34 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ah that’s awful. Perhaps not relevant: I (30 yr) had all three, 4 years ago now, and was very sick after each (and would do it again). But was told after the third, a different companies would have different effect. Hope she gets well soon x

10/4/2025, 6:16:38 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I used to follow you years ago, then got a new twitter account. Glad to see you’re still going boss !

20/2/2025, 3:12:25 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Poor people need good jobs.

31/1/2025, 9:30:24 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I do not understand how your against Heathrow and HS2 both on environmental grounds. Do you know HS2 is mostly about carrying freight ? Which means less vehicles on the road ?

31/1/2025, 9:28:19 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I don’t think you know what you’re talking about. Would you like £10,000 per year more? The French, Germans, and Americans are richer than us. The French use their money to have better worker protections and more free time. Investments into infrastructure is how we become wealthier.

31/1/2025, 9:26:42 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Every business with employees makes money for the treasury.

31/1/2025, 12:57:25 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture benjaminthatcher.bsky.social (@benjaminthatcher.bsky.social) reply parent

You can work this out yourself - what benefits does Heathrow currently bring ?

31/1/2025, 12:53:27 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Corporation tax is one of the largest tax income streams. You should care about this.

31/1/2025, 12:39:27 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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You’re living in a different reality. While you may want this to be the case - it wasn’t. As such we have the winning coalition that we have, and must make do with that.

31/1/2025, 12:34:47 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I don’t think there was a winning coalition of voters that wanted Income tax, VAT rises, or wealth taxes. Do you ?

30/1/2025, 4:06:36 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Do economists have theories about which sectors will “do less” first ?

30/1/2025, 10:57:26 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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every person in the country objects to things being built near them. It’s big part of the reason the French and Germans are £10,000 quid better off than us. We have to make money.

30/1/2025, 10:28:53 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The most powerful tax rises were politically infeasible. That’s why they went for national insurance. Pensioners are the richest cohort in society, they should be taxed on their wealth and made to liquidate assets.

30/1/2025, 10:27:09 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This is brilliant btw. I’ve had a few jobs where this would have helped.

29/1/2025, 4:50:34 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Why not do it all ?

29/1/2025, 4:47:53 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture benjaminthatcher.bsky.social (@benjaminthatcher.bsky.social) reply parent

construction and design create jobs, then operations require jobs, business profits are taxed, then you have hypothetical benefits of better connectivity. All this is taxed and could be spent on your favourite idea - I’d like better hospice care.

29/1/2025, 4:40:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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How should we fund public services for the next 10-20 years ?

29/1/2025, 4:35:21 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Is there a better challenge to the far right than growing the economy ?

29/1/2025, 4:34:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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How would you like the UK the change in terms of the environment ?

29/1/2025, 4:32:18 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture benjaminthatcher.bsky.social (@benjaminthatcher.bsky.social) reply parent

More jobs, more taxes, then pick the upgrades to public services you want. This is the argument.

29/1/2025, 4:28:12 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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i want jobs, that we can tax, that provide better public services.

29/1/2025, 4:11:07 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture benjaminthatcher.bsky.social (@benjaminthatcher.bsky.social) reply parent

Thank you Sir

29/1/2025, 12:17:18 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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What does this mean ?

29/1/2025, 11:41:25 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Why has this come up ?

28/1/2025, 10:53:17 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture benjaminthatcher.bsky.social (@benjaminthatcher.bsky.social) reply parent

There’s still some good in this world

27/1/2025, 9:05:39 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Surely you get a dozen?

27/1/2025, 9:00:20 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Amen

26/1/2025, 9:37:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture benjaminthatcher.bsky.social (@benjaminthatcher.bsky.social) reply parent

This is wrong. Something like flat productivity for 20 years explains more. Thats not even mentioned.

22/1/2025, 10:52:52 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture benjaminthatcher.bsky.social (@benjaminthatcher.bsky.social) reply parent

Fair point - I don’t know if we ever get to the point where the last generating unit is a renewable or cheap nuclear.

18/1/2025, 1:13:23 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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NIMBYs and regulation.

18/1/2025, 11:14:17 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Who is TFG ?

17/1/2025, 9:34:47 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view