benjaminthatcher.bsky.social
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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.
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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.
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Me and everyone already I know have banking apps that work fine.
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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.
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What happens if there a run on Stablecoins whose the lender of last resort ? It’s disaster, isn’t it ?
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Oops there a global bank run with no lender of last resort.
benjaminthatcher.bsky.social (@benjaminthatcher.bsky.social) reply parent
But why would a bank want a transparent ledger of all its transactions ?
benjaminthatcher.bsky.social (@benjaminthatcher.bsky.social) reply parent
I have counterparty risk with almost every business I transact with.
benjaminthatcher.bsky.social (@benjaminthatcher.bsky.social) reply parent
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.
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What does this mean ? I can bank transfer anyone now instantly ?
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This is a fake Chat GPT book
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This is a fake book
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Does this work with a Kindle ?
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Don’t know you. But congrats x
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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.
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Where can I find the best critique ? I thought the matter was settled and the Cass review conclusive.
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Maybe. There is a definite vibe shift since liberation day.
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Thanks for your reply. I obviously need to get the book.
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Didn’t know it was established by a Nazi. Seems likely in bad taste.
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My mental model is of semi-structured freelancers, with divisions of expertise.
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Don’t break the fine membrane holding back a sea of curiosities.
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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
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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 !
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Poor people need good jobs.
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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 ?
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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.
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Every business with employees makes money for the treasury.
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You can work this out yourself - what benefits does Heathrow currently bring ?
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Corporation tax is one of the largest tax income streams. You should care about this.
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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.
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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 ?
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Do economists have theories about which sectors will “do less” first ?
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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.
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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.
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This is brilliant btw. I’ve had a few jobs where this would have helped.
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Why not do it all ?
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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.
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How should we fund public services for the next 10-20 years ?
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Is there a better challenge to the far right than growing the economy ?
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How would you like the UK the change in terms of the environment ?
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.
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i want jobs, that we can tax, that provide better public services.
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Thank you Sir
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What does this mean ?
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Why has this come up ?
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There’s still some good in this world
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Surely you get a dozen?
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Amen
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This is wrong. Something like flat productivity for 20 years explains more. Thats not even mentioned.
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Fair point - I don’t know if we ever get to the point where the last generating unit is a renewable or cheap nuclear.
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NIMBYs and regulation.
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Who is TFG ?