How have your political views changed over time? I've abandoned the naive hope that leaders might be wise, rather than wealthy fools stumbling through decisions with pockets deeper than their thoughts. We’ve been told the same story for generations: the rich rule, and the rest serve. It’s presented as if it’s an unchangeable truth, woven … Continue reading A Story We Tell Ourselves
A wee fraction of my forebears, strictly along the paternal line, hailed from the continent of Europe.Yet the rest of my lineage is overwhelmingly British and Irish, one might say.And do I concern myself with this? Not much, for it has not bestowed upon me riches or contentment. I still meander through life, seeking some … Continue reading British Bloodlines Unraveled
The posh Royals, they're like the top dogs in the UK? They sure know how to put on a show, what with all the narcissists and racists in their midst. But seriously, who doesn't have some of those in their own bunch?We all got those types in our lives, you know what I mean? But … Continue reading Fancy Royals, Dodgy Deals
Just had a spin on Heart 80s.Hear those wolves howling? They're just trying to find their pack.The '80s, a time when it felt like the rich were always getting the upper hand, thanks to the government.First past the post, it's been that way since the King stirred up trouble with Parliament and came up short.Will … Continue reading Thatcher’s Legacy and ’80s
Well, those Tories, they've always had a knack for cozying up to the wealthier lot, no doubt. It's like they've got their own fancy corner in the Tory party.Now, let's be honest, they don't seem too concerned about folks who aren't exactly rolling in dough, do they? I mean, they're not jumping at the chance … Continue reading Ideologically Tory
Many folks reckon dodging taxes is a grand idea, and so do I, when it's me we're talking about.But I'm not swimming in riches, so I can't just skip out on taxes. It must be quite something to be wealthy and get away with that.I reckon I'd be a bit of a git if I … Continue reading Beyond Animal Instincts
In the early 2000s, a group of hedge fund Tories, thanks to some deregulation by the chancellor at the time, came up with a plan to grab everything Britain had.Fast forward to 2008, and the economy took a nosedive. There was this chap named Rishi who was hanging around back then.Now, Rishi's a fortunate bloke, … Continue reading Multibillion Pound Heist
Splurging every penny to escape the chaos of a tumultuous climate is quite the spectacle, wouldn't you say? Imagine for a moment, a captain aboard a grand steam vessel who, rather than stoking the fires in the boiler, decides to set fire to the very structure that keeps them afloat. A rather curious choice, one … Continue reading Extravagant Eco Illusions
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