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Mark Wadsworth
http://markwadsworth.blogspot.co.uk/
Politics, economics, humour, cow-attacks and Land Value Tax.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 4337 )
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Round the Clock of Silliness
From City AM: Business groups have slammed politicians for failing to take action on energy supply shortages, despite 15 years of warning signs... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2014 DEBATE -
"We Won’t Face Winter Electricity Blackouts, Insists Energy Minister"
From The Evening Standard: Fears that the UK is facing a winter of electricity blackouts were dismissed by the Government today. Read more
Posted on 28 October 2014 DEBATE -
Daily Mail on Top Form.
MBK emailed in the following snippet from this article: MailOnline understands Jatindra Lad, 49, may have killed his wife Daksha, 44, and their two children,... Read more
Posted on 28 October 2014 DEBATE -
"Brian Cox: I Am Alone in the Universe"
From The Metro: Professor Brian Cox has said that he is likely to be alone in the universe, and that there is no other intelligent life. Read more
Posted on 28 October 2014 DEBATE -
Computer Security
From the BBC The thieves are acquiring equipment intended only for legitimate mechanics, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2014 DEBATE -
Fun Online Polls: The End of the World as We Know It & EU Payments
The responses to last fortnight's Fun Online Poll were as follows: Which of the following will ultimately lead to the collapse of civilisation? Read more
Posted on 27 October 2014 DEBATE -
Coffee and Cigarettes
I had my upper wisdom teeth removed on Friday under 'sedation' which is, AFAICS, no different to a general anaesthetic. I can vaguely remember them turning off... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2014 DEBATE -
Little Homily
I am reminded by this of a little story that I'd like to share. The last 'family' holiday my mother dragooned me into was a visit to Paris with her, my old man... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2014 DEBATE -
Here's Another Gem...
From here: Exhibit 1 Me: Ah, but DH has 'earned' a tax free £1.5m ish on his house.... Mountainousipswich: No he hasn't. Not until he sells it, if he... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2014 DEBATE -
Supermarkets and Their Suppliers
The Daily Mail has published a supplier's eye view of those Tesco charges. Too good to cut and paste, scroll down to the blue box headed 'TESCO'S BULLYING... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2014 DEBATE -
And How Much of This is Just "rent"?
From City AM: FITBUG, a little-known Aim-listed firm that makes wearable fitness trackers, saw its shares rocket more than 350 per cent yesterday, after... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2014 DEBATE -
Student Loans
From the BBC An activist group in the United States has been carrying out deeds that some might think the stuff of dreams - buying and cancelling other... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2014 DEBATE -
Various Anti LVT Entertainments
From here: You are confusing "rent-seeking" and development for profit. If a landowner does not develop land with potential for improvement he does not lose... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2014 DEBATE -
"Children Unite for Former S Club 7 Members in Need"
From the BBC: Children are to unite for their annual exposure to pop stars who ceased being famous before they were born. Tina Barrett, Paul Cattermole, Jon Lee... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2014 DEBATE -
Edge of Tomorrow (DVD/streaming) Review
Something that hasn't really been explained in the past few years is the demise of "star value". There was once an era that Tom Cruise's name over a film would... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2014 DEBATE -
The Good Old Days
Simon Jenkings in yesterday's Evening Standard: The new proposed rate of £3,000 ['Mansion Tax' on homes worth £2 - £5 million] will come on top o... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2014 DEBATE -
Killer Arguments Against LVT, Not (343)
Neither of these are new, particularly correct or even relevant to the debate, but it's nice to see two completely contradicatory KLN's being wheeled out in... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 DEBATE -
Welfare for the Wealthy (3)
According to Aditya Chakrabortty, the government pays out £85bn a year in tax breaks and subsidies to business. Kevin Farnsworth, a senior lecturer in... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 DEBATE -
Killer Arguments Against LVT, Not (342)
MBK emailed in a splendid new variant of the "diagonal comparison" in The Times, it goes like this: "If I am forced to pay LVT, then I will have less money to... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 DEBATE -
Jewelry Watches Etc +luxury Ph0nes Etc -Surprise Gift. ! Bk
bags,etc. ,bags - http://goo.gl/7PCgHI pgz gj wtx sv iih b spv yjqpd rxci ee r vzb gr pbwop f c hqepb cuszf cylgg rfquu xlrc g yj wxbji im at fa uip cw s ifhy... Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 DEBATE