While things aren’t nearly as bad here in the UK as they are in the US, they’re not brilliant either. Let’s take, for example, unemployment: UK unemployment total reaches 17-year high http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15271800 and US economy: US unemployment rate drops to … Continue reading →
I realize that this blog has become more link spam than commentary; for this, I am slightly contrite. But only slightly – I think it’s good and useful linkspam to help explain a fantastic ongoing social movement that might just … Continue reading →
As the world takes a continued and increasing interes in the Occupy protests, it is no surprise to see stories such as these: What Happened When I Tried to Get Some Answers About the Creepy NYPD Watchtower Monitoring OWS http://www.alternet.org/occupywallst/152954/what_happened_when_i_tried_to_get_some_answers_about_the_creepy_nypd_watchtower_monitoring_ows/ … Continue reading →
I’m feeling both amused and a teensy bit smug to see this on the Guardian website today: Martin Rowson on Ed Miliband and the Occupy protests – cartoon http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cartoon/2011/nov/06/ed-miliband-occupy-protests-cartoon However, I have faith that, like their counterparts in the States, … Continue reading →
I knew it was only a matter of time before the parties not in power here in the United Kingdom tried to hook themselves to the Occupy movement, and lo, it begins: Ed Miliband warns of St Paul’s protest ‘danger … Continue reading →
I am rather amused at how tired I am after a simple spate of errand-running, complete with coffee pit stop. I guess it’s just the side effects of eXtreme introversion, and a life more comfortably spent with the internet barrier … Continue reading →
That is – Bank Transfer Day. And while it is not required to switch on that day, it’s still a good thinking point. I closed two of my Bank of America accounts this past month (though I had intended to … Continue reading →
St Paul’s protest ‘can stay until new year’ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-15568253 One thing that I love about the United Kingdom over the United States is that I feel the UK is a lot more sincere about letting people have a voice. And … Continue reading →
I’m happy to say that the legal action the City of London was intending to take against the protesters encamped at St. Paul’s Cathedral has been put off for now: Occupy London protesters celebrate after winning eviction battle http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/nov/01/occupy-london-protesters-eviction-battle But … Continue reading →
Today seems to be formed of a migraine sandwich; I woke up with one, and I half-suspect that another one is forming. This sort of severely interferes with one’s attempt to brain, so I won’t be making a concerted effort … Continue reading →