So having looked at how the UK’s national debt is related to Large wars and the maintenance of the Empire this asks the question , was it beneficial to the majority of UK citizens?.
Tag Archives: Sociology
The Longevity Burden: Why Longer Lives Are Straining Social Care
Continuation of my look at the societal impact of longer lifetimes and the success of modern medicine.
The Infinite Horizon: When Living Longer Becomes a Debt to the Future
Introduction We talk about life expectancy like it’s a victory lap—and in many ways, it is. The gift of a longer life is a profound success story woven through modern medicine, sanitation, and public resolve. Yet, every gift comes with a price tag, often hidden until the bill arrives.
Funding Growth: A potential for the UK
Britain’s core economic problem, is that too much power is concentrated in Whitehall. By attempting to run the entire country from a single postcode, the central state becomes overstretched, risk-averse, and ultimately ineffective at delivering major projects.
Beyond the Books: Education as a Firewall Against Extremism – Building Resilient Democracies
The post emphasizes the link between declining public education investment and rising political polarization in the UK and Europe. It advocates for prioritizing quality education, focusing on critical thinking, civic education, empathy, and addressing inequalities to build a more cohesive society. Collective action from governments and communities is essential for reversing these trends.
The Poverty Politics: Income Inequality and its impact on Political attitudes.
A look at the evidence of how income inequality impaccts political attitudes based of reputable sources.
Polite Troll Bashing: A facebook discussion
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.
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.
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 .. noContinueContinue reading “The Warning signs”
