When you reduce the cost of something by 100%, you take its cost to zero. A reduction of greater than 100% is the seller paying you money to take the item off their hands. This is a post about Donald Trump.

The Brits have such a way with words. You know. Those things with letter that help you define and say stuff about things.

This weekend there was violence, damage and physical injuries and just 25 arrests. Last weekend zero violence and 850 arrests.

How come Trump knew (and announced) that Kirk had died before Reuters or anyone else? He couldn’t have been in on it for #distraction purposes, could he?

Please, Society, let University of Barcelona Professor, Jason Hickel restructure EVERYTHING. More sense and rationale than any economics philosopher out there. Take your pick of these eye-opening YouTube appearances. youtu.be/MU1QdQsjGpM?... youtu.be/isjWWCRBJBk?... youtu.be/bjlqWHXrTak?...

#Capitalism is the cause of our demise. Inspired by Jason Hickel, I wrote an article about the necessary post-capitalism structures. medium.com/me/stats/pos... medium.com/me/stats/pos...

Here is a cabinet I’d vote for in an instant: PM: @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social Deputy: @zarahsultana.bsky.social Chancellor of Exchequer: Kate Raworth Finance Advisor: @garyseconomics.bsky.social Degrowth Advisor: Jason Hickel

Here's my very first interview since resigning from the Labour Party with @novaramedia.com:

I wrote an article about how the Centre is dead. Obvious stuff, eh. medium.com/@pbeasle/the...

Trump’s heading to Scotland this weekend and wants the next Open at his Turnberry course. I just told The R&A: DO NOT give it to him. Will you join me too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

I really love this YouTube channel that is clearly bias, but DOES state its sources. The angle on Russia's demographic and economic crisis and the next steps is fascinating. youtu.be/gpyLQvNsUw4?...

@michaelemann.bsky.social I wrote an article on the Institute & Faculty of Actuaries and the University of Exeter’s recent report on Climate Solvency. medium.com/@pbeasle/you...

It’s wild that some people are like, “let’s oppose killing kids.” And others are like, “No.” #BobVylan

The building of a new #nuclear power station is silly. Ridiculously expensive. Decades before any benefit is realised. But I guess paying to put solar on the UK's 23m homes would upset the energy companies too much.

Watch insurers stop insuring people's homes where floods have occurred. Just like the Californian fires. #KerrvilleFloods medium.com/@pbeasle/you...

The Bob Vylan set has been pulled from all BBC coverage. You can’t watch it. It was the best performance I’ve seen in ages. Joyous and full of hope. But unfortunately we’re living in a government censorship age. Actually, this is just fucking weird.

In the interest of BBC “both sides” impartiality, Rod Stewart’s #Glastonbury gig should not be broadcast by them.

This is the best #Glastonbury in years and years. And #Deftones haven’t even played yet.

Goodness me! Bob Vylan are the protest band we’ve needed for so long. Absolutely brilliant! Charisma in droves and a superb performance. #Glastonbury

Heaven help us www.thetimes.com/culture/musi...

I've always loved the #Glastonbury weekend. But for the last 7 or 8 years, it's been quite disappointing due to shit music/artists and a "too mainstream" vibe. This year however.... It's only 19:00 and Fat Dog, Osees, Corto Alto, and Shed Seven have been superb. Wet Leg pretty good too.

The Gini Coefficient plotted against GDP per Capita. FYI: Gini coefficient 0 is where everyone has a perfectly equal share of the wealth, 1 is where 1 person has all the wealth. Yes the #USA is wealthy, but it doesn't spread its wealth very well at all.

One of my favourite songs for its lyrics is Stephen Fretwell’s ‘Funny Hat’. Having thought about it for years, I am convinced he’s singing about Faithless’s Sister Bliss.

Do the people of NYC want a socialist movement and mayor? Yes. Is the UK’s Daily Mail weirdly negative about this situation having never commented on a NYC mayoral primary before? Yes

Wet Bulb Temperature should be a main feature of weather reporting. As common as regular temperature or rain likelihood.

The state-backed violence by ICE is a #pogrom. medium.com/@pbeasle/sel...

My latest article is about the Tech Billionaires' obsession with #transhumanism and #long-termism. It's all a bit weird. medium.com/@pbeasle/tec...

Ofsted’s purpose was to downgrade schools to justify their academisation & private ownership. Outsourcing NHS treatments makes things more expensive & justifies privatisation. Making the BBC more Reform-friendly, causing many to choose NOT to pay for the licence fee, justifies its model change.

I wrote this a year ago. Fitting, as Badenoch takes the Tories further into insignificance. medium.com/@pbeasle/the...

Help me get this petition live. To introduce a "Ranked Choice" voting model. #AnyoneButReform petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...

In a recent poll, UK voters said they would rather vote for any other party than see Reform in government. Sign the petition to introduce a "ranked choice" model of voting. #elections #voting #PR #AV chng.it/YmX7ZxVwcR

Next year a film called ‘Verity’ starring Anne Hathaway is going to come out. It’ll be brilliant. But it won’t be quite as incredible as the book. Do yourself a favour this summer and read ‘Verity’ by Colleen Hoover before 2026.

I just signed the petition to to demand the Government tax the super rich to rebuild our NHS, schools, and other public services. Will you sign too? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

Yma o hyd. #MarkWilliams

Who’s funding them? How were they able to stand that many people in so many councillor and mayoral elections? #ReformUK

It really can’t be Luke Campbell… At least Klitschko can speak. #ReformUK

Private companies are polluting our rivers, hiking up bills, and failing to deliver. 82% of us want public ownership – let’s make it happen! Sign the open letter now & demand action! 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pu...

The USA is a 3rd World country wearing a Gucci mask. Rampant corruption Vast inequality Government-backed armed militia Authoritarian dictatorship Poor access to education and healthcare

I wrote an article about America's flawed view of their 'freedom'. #America #Freedom #Oligarchy #Idiocracy medium.com/@pbeasle/the...

They should put Carole Cadwalladr on the back of the £20 note for her work. The bleak picture she's painting here is essential viewing. youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...

In a world of opinions about Adolescence and Gareth Southgate’s lecture, and as the Dad of 2 teenage sons, a missed point (aside from the very important misogyny and incel culture tripe) is humility and vulnerability. 🧵 1/3

In a world where CAPITAL pays and LABOUR does not, is it any wonder young people don’t see the point? You can do nothing and be stinking rich with passive incomes. And you can work two jobs but not be able to afford a house.

Tale of Two Graphs 1. The 1-mth since Trump took office & before today's tariffs get factored in (dropped from ~45k to 43k) 2. The 4-yrs under Biden (climbed from ~31k to 45k) Tell me again why people still believe Rs are better for the economy than Ds? #Trumponomics #Recession #MarketCrash

I wrote an article about an impending 10 years of turbulence. #StAndrews #Sociology #Politics medium.com/@pbeasle/ten...

Channel4’s #GoBack To Where You Came From is really good TV. 6 Brits into 2 teams, each with 2 “fucking immigrants” types and 1 compassionate type. All 6 are irritating & loveable at different points. 1 group starts in Syria, 1 in Somalia & they follow the migrant route back to Britain seeing.

I wrote an article about the largely-overlooked class ‘the petite bourgeoisie’. I’m really proud of it. This is Part 1. medium.com/@pbeasle/par...