It actually is. This is hopefully the administration that proves that the alt-right view of "limited government," i.e. "let corporations run amok and drop taxes on the people who actually have the money" is utter twaddle. Bush II didn't settle the question but Trump should.
This doesn't mean I automatically favour regulating "all the things!" It does mean that where there is a boxing match we need the Queensberry rules to be enforced by a referee willing to stand up to either boxer.
RCEP is waiting in the wings. We need eyes on this so let's be looking out for reports on its progress. TPP was a stalking horse, this is the one to watch.
I'm expecting Trump to crash the good ship USA into the rocks within two years, after which he'll drag his lame duck rear end through the next two years due to partisan obstruction and GOP infighting followed by social unrest. It'll get worse before it gets better but by God it needed to happen. Hopefully the system will reset and everything will then get better.
Mike, when you hear the sound of cymbals, harps, flutes, and assorted musical instruments, you must bow down the giant orange idol they have made or they will throw you into a den of lions.
Look mate, when the music starts up, just bend down and pretend to tie your shoelaces. Nobody will notice the difference. /s
Settle down; Trump could end up being lame-ducked in the mid-term elections two years from now. All he has to do is actually try to keep the promises he made. His party's infighting, Democrat obstructionism, and social unrest will take care of the rest. If I'm right, he'll limp out of office four years from now with a face like a slapped behind.
Glyn Moody brought my attention to a new one called RCEP which is even worse than TPP and includes China. We need to get eyes on this — and lots of attention. I'm not sure whether Lori Wallach knows about it yet.
Actually you'll probably find that these people are in situations requiring money fast, such as being behind with their rent if their jobs don't pay enough. If there aren't enough better-paying jobs around it doesn't matter how well you upskill, you haven't got the money now.
Moving costs, so moving to where the jobs are isn't that easy.
Shouldn't people be encouraged to choose based on the qualifications for the role? Sheriffs ought to have a basic idea of the laws they're enforcing, for example. If I was in a position to do so I'd make it mandatory for anyone aspiring to public office to pass an exam in law (the US equivalent of a national vocational qualification) to prove their competence. There should also be a pastoral component with training in de-escalation, etc. Basically, people ought to be able to do the job because they know how, not because they're popular.
I had to get a qualification to be an administrator, I've got NVQs in admin, customer service, and FM. Why shouldn't there be some kind of course to take for people aspiring to public office? Some kind of civics qualification?
Leftist? Use your words, John! "Leftist" does not mean "people who disagree with me."
If the Trump campaign admit to malfeasance, they've admitted it. Accept it and move on, don't shoot the messenger. And for the record Mike isn't taking sides because he has problems with both candidates.
...innovation and disruption is somewhat foreign to these companies' DNA.
Now, now, Karl, they innovate in shady practices and disrupt attempts to break up their duopoly.
realignment of the American media along ideological and corporate lines
That's the idea. Divide and conquer. Free market enthusiasts hopping in to tell us all to vote with our feet in 3...2...1...
Pre-emptive response: if you ever actually find a free market, please let me know. For the record, I'd like to see it more open and more fair so there's more competition.
Pre-emptive response #2: To actually encourage people to cancel subscriptions after they've run out (people locked into 18 month contracts might be unwilling to take the penalties for quitting early) requires the kind of orchestrated campaign that resembles the civil rights bus boycotts. What were those people called again? Weren't they considered to be the bad guys? Wouldn't such a campaign's leaders be treated in the same way?
Pre-emptive response #3: Given the pre-emptive responses above, do you think it's time to re-think your position or are you going to call me a commie/lefty/[epithet of your choice]?
The Daily Mail flat out make up stories. Example: Polish Dentist Extracts All Of Ex's Teeth. Look it up on the website of your choice. It's a good story, but a fake one.
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This doesn't mean I automatically favour regulating "all the things!" It does mean that where there is a boxing match we need the Queensberry rules to be enforced by a referee willing to stand up to either boxer.
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I'm expecting Trump to crash the good ship USA into the rocks within two years, after which he'll drag his lame duck rear end through the next two years due to partisan obstruction and GOP infighting followed by social unrest. It'll get worse before it gets better but by God it needed to happen. Hopefully the system will reset and everything will then get better.
Memo: think for yourselves!
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Look mate, when the music starts up, just bend down and pretend to tie your shoelaces. Nobody will notice the difference. /s
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Read it and weep. I did.
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Moving costs, so moving to where the jobs are isn't that easy.
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♩♬Curse if I want to
♪♫You would curse too if they came and trolled you!"♪♫
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I had to get a qualification to be an administrator, I've got NVQs in admin, customer service, and FM. Why shouldn't there be some kind of course to take for people aspiring to public office? Some kind of civics qualification?
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If the Trump campaign admit to malfeasance, they've admitted it. Accept it and move on, don't shoot the messenger. And for the record Mike isn't taking sides because he has problems with both candidates.
Shame on you for your partisan hackery.
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Innovation and disruption
Now, now, Karl, they innovate in shady practices and disrupt attempts to break up their duopoly.
realignment of the American media along ideological and corporate lines
That's the idea. Divide and conquer. Free market enthusiasts hopping in to tell us all to vote with our feet in 3...2...1...
Pre-emptive response: if you ever actually find a free market, please let me know. For the record, I'd like to see it more open and more fair so there's more competition.
Pre-emptive response #2: To actually encourage people to cancel subscriptions after they've run out (people locked into 18 month contracts might be unwilling to take the penalties for quitting early) requires the kind of orchestrated campaign that resembles the civil rights bus boycotts. What were those people called again? Weren't they considered to be the bad guys? Wouldn't such a campaign's leaders be treated in the same way?
Pre-emptive response #3: Given the pre-emptive responses above, do you think it's time to re-think your position or are you going to call me a commie/lefty/[epithet of your choice]?
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