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GEOFF DAVIES. Brexit, Trump and a Rigged System. Part 2 of 2.
Neoliberalism let loose the anarchic forces of free markets just at the time when we most needed them to be restrained and redirected so as not to wreck our planetary home.
Posted in Economy, Environment and climate, Politics
Tagged Brexit, corruption social decline, Geoff Davies, global warming, inequality fair go, neoliberalism, rigged system, Trump
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GEOFF DAVIES. Brexit, Trump and a Rigged System. Part 1 of 2.
Behind the votes for Brexit and Trump lies a simple and widespread perception: the system is rigged in favour of the rich. That perception is accurate. People may lash out at scapegoats and follow false prophets, but their disgust and … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Politics
Tagged Brexit, corruption, fair go, Geoff Davies, global warming, inequality, neoliberal failure, private debt, rigged system, social decline, Trump
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