So I fell into having a politcal discussion on Facebook, all due to a simple image. This post outlines the discussion and also provides a link to a more structured response.
The Quiet Erosion: Is Declining Education Investment Fuelling Our Political Divide?
The content discusses the significant connection between declining public investment in education and increasing political polarization in Europe. It highlights how inadequate education undermines critical thinking, civic skills, and opportunity, leading to alienation and disillusionment. This environment enables radical ideologies to thrive, exacerbating societal divisions between political extremes.
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The Money Trail: UK & European Education Spending – A Partisan Story of Polarization
The post examines the correlation between UK education spending and political shifts from 1946 onwards. Declines under Conservative governments align with rising populism, while Labour governments prioritized education investment. Austerity measures lead to voter disengagement and support for radical parties. The upcoming conclusion will address implications for democracy and education's role.
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Why Calling Leftism a “Cancer” Misses the Point
Calling leftism a disease ignores evidence. Social-democratic policies aren’t about extremist control — they’re about building resilient, accountable societies that serve people fairly. The real cancer is unchecked power: concentrated wealth, weak institutions, and authoritarian impulses.
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WW2 just got smaller
The author updates on their blog after a long hiatus, discussing their activities regarding 15mm models inspired by the Interwar and Early WW2 periods. They focus on creating French military forces using 3D printing, detailing various units and miniatures they are working on, alongside potential rule systems for gameplay.
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UK Political Donations Analysis 2001-2019
So For the last few months I've been refreshing my data analysis skills, learning python and improving my coding. As part of that I have created and I am still working on this dashboard looking at Political Donations in the UK between 2001 and 2019 - I am also looking to extend the data whenContinue reading "UK Political Donations Analysis 2001-2019"
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Dead Man’s Hand Redux: Legendary Gunslingers – Natalie “Nat” Love
Welcome to the first of the Legendary Gunslingers from Dead Mans Hand Redux by Great Escape Games - Natalie "NAT" Love. NAT is one of the 7 Legendary Gunslingers included in the new Redux rule book. As discussed in a previous post - these replace the Rogues Gallery from the previous edition and differ inContinue reading "Dead Man’s Hand Redux: Legendary Gunslingers – Natalie “Nat” Love"
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Its Been a While
I know that I've been quiet and not posted for a bit - this has been due to various reasons and I am working to get back to posting more soon. In the mean time a performer has reached out to me to share a track they have written which fits very well in withContinue reading "Its Been a While"
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Store Open
After messing around with my Birthday Present for a while I have now invested in some commercial STL licences and I can now over a limited 3d printing service. To this end I have set up a webstore using the lovely freewebstore service and welcome you all to give it a browse and maybe buyContinue reading "Store Open"
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The Warning signs
OK so another political post .. This time the 12 early warning signs of fascism. . and lets us just remember that fascism is what Nazi Germany was.. these are also classic signs of a totalitarian state Powerful and Contining Nationalism - I.e. This country is better than any other.. this is bullshit .. noContinue reading "The Warning signs"
