It simply isn't the case that immigrants are to blame for high land prices. You disagree with MacFarlane's proposals for land reforms, but I struggle to see how one can disagree with his analysis of what has caused the crisis to begin with: Rampant speculation and financialisation.
Hi Charlie, I must say I disagree with you. The point isn't that government should be the only option, but that it should be an option.
These companies can freely compete with the government option if they'd like. Surely, if government is so inept, they'd have nothing to fear, although one wouldn't know that from how the software companies have behaved in the US.
What is wrong is creating a captive market through legislation and then allowing private firms to effectively act as highway men to charge people -- particularly vulnerable people -- for fulfilling legal obligations.
As an addendum, your assertion around 'free' services funded by advertising being a desirable outcome. I dunno... Google and Facebook et al's model hasn't really worked that well for us.
What about the staggering rise of in-work poverty in the UK? That's over 4 million workers according to some estimates. Are they malingerers and layabouts too?
I wanted to leave some out for you guys to enjoy, too! haha
But yeah, you make a good point about why these things never fall into the companies favour. I suppose when the mistake is 'positive' is just quietly fixed.
That's awesome, Rockallj. And I think you're absolutely correct about that extra day off. It's not necessarily about being idle. Most adults 'work' on the weekend, too. In so far as all of the unpaid labour we do also constitutes work. Just having an extra day to marshall all those tasks that eat into our relaxation time is critical.
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It simply isn't the case that immigrants are to blame for high land prices. You disagree with MacFarlane's proposals for land reforms, but I struggle to see how one can disagree with his analysis of what has caused the crisis to begin with: Rampant speculation and financialisation.
Hi Charlie, I must say I disagree with you. The point isn't that government should be the only option, but that it should be an option.
These companies can freely compete with the government option if they'd like. Surely, if government is so inept, they'd have nothing to fear, although one wouldn't know that from how the software companies have behaved in the US.
What is wrong is creating a captive market through legislation and then allowing private firms to effectively act as highway men to charge people -- particularly vulnerable people -- for fulfilling legal obligations.
As an addendum, your assertion around 'free' services funded by advertising being a desirable outcome. I dunno... Google and Facebook et al's model hasn't really worked that well for us.
Counterpoint: We live in a society and, yes, we should all chip in and take care of each other.
This is a lovely, thoughtful comment. Thank you.
But the figures show that working poor would be better off under the proposal? And the middle class would be no worse or better off.
If the aim is to help the working poor, then the PA fails miserably and is regressive.
What about the staggering rise of in-work poverty in the UK? That's over 4 million workers according to some estimates. Are they malingerers and layabouts too?
I wanted to leave some out for you guys to enjoy, too! haha
But yeah, you make a good point about why these things never fall into the companies favour. I suppose when the mistake is 'positive' is just quietly fixed.
Hahaha good one.
That's awesome, Rockallj. And I think you're absolutely correct about that extra day off. It's not necessarily about being idle. Most adults 'work' on the weekend, too. In so far as all of the unpaid labour we do also constitutes work. Just having an extra day to marshall all those tasks that eat into our relaxation time is critical.
Hi there! Checked the link - but it's working for me.