Tag Archives: EU

Yes Voters Were Actually Rather Brave

Posted on April 23, 2015 by formerdundeeman

After the initial massive disappointment last September I began to think a little more about what was actually achieved by the Scottish independence movement. Recently I’ve begun connecting with people on Twitter again and discussing the General Election in May. … Continue reading →

Posted in Independence, United Kingdom | Tagged equality, EU, independence, independent Scotland, nationalism, Neoliberal, politics, scottish independence, workers rights | 1 Comment

The DIY Austerity Experiment You Can Do!

Posted on March 27, 2015 by formerdundeeman

During economic recession should a country increase spending or impose austerity? So who is right in all this? Economists have been fighting over this for centuries and still we have no answer. Surely it must be simple? Do we get … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Ethics, Poverty, United Kingdom | Tagged economics, equality, EU, friedman, Neoliberal, poverty, recession | 1 Comment

Two weeks to save Scotland, UK and Europe

Posted on September 4, 2014 by formerdundeeman

Just two weeks to go until the Scottish referendum. What more is there to say that has not already been said? Is there any use in pointing out more Unionist hypocrisy and bullshit? Probably not, even if it still flows … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, Independence, United Kingdom | Tagged Common Weal, EU, Farage, Scotland, UKIP | Leave a comment

Leave EU to stop immigration but you also lose emigration

Posted on May 19, 2014 by formerdundeeman

In all this debate about Britain staying in or leaving the EU, much focuses on preventing immigration. You know all those eastern Europeans coming to take those jobs that the existing British population don’t want or are useless at, and trying to … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Europe, United Kingdom | Tagged emigration, EU, freedom, immigration, liberty, UKIP | Leave a comment