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  • in reply to: Arguments for Socialism #263322
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    – Wez

    Supporters of capitalism say that it’s easier to imagine the end of the world than it is to imagine the end of capitalism; which is crazy because:

    1. Capitalism has only existed for a few hundred years; and

    2. The more advanced technology becomes, the easier it will be to meet everyone’s needs in a socialist society.

    in reply to: Arguments for Socialism #263311
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    – Thomas More

    Hopefully, posts on this topic can help to rectify that.

    in reply to: Arguments for Socialism #263308
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    – Thomas More

    I know, but it’s hard to describe: use-value; exchange-value; & surplus-exchange-value to our fellow workers in one conversation.

    in reply to: Underplayed Classics #263191
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    Temptation – Wet Wet Wet

    in reply to: Underplayed Classics #263172
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    Riverdance at the Eurovision Song Contest 30 April 1994, the Point Theatre, Dublin, Ireland

    in reply to: Underplayed Classics #263148
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    The Perfect Year – Dina Carroll

    This is from the musical version of ‘Sunset Boulevard’. It’s a fantastic song sung by a fantastic singer.

    in reply to: Underplayed Classics #263050
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    – Twiglet

    Cowshit?! I hope that’s not referencing the music I’ve posted! (my name being Moo). It’s not very nice to insult other people’s taste in music.

    Here’s a northern soul sounding song you might like:

    Here Comes My Baby by the Tremeloes

    in reply to: New Left of Labour Political Party? #263017
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    Gorton & Denton by-election result:

    52% – Didn’t vote because they sub-consciously know that changing clowns won’t end the circus.

    20% – Green

    14% – Reform UK

    12% – Labour

    2% – Others

    I’d love to know how many people wrote: ‘World Socialism’ on their ballots.

    in reply to: Underplayed Classics #262748
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    Won’t get Fooled Again – the Who

    The Who’s iconic anthem from 1971’s Who’s Next album, performed here on B-Stage at Shepperton Studios on 25 May 1978 Filmed by Jeff Stein for the closing sequence of The Kids Are Alright. Sadly, this was to be the very last performance ever by Keith Moon.

    Thanks go to D.A. for helping me decide which song to post next in Underplayed Classics, via his article in the February 2026 Socialist Standard.

    Best lyric: “Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss”

    in reply to: Patriotism #262418
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    Relatively recently, there was a news-story about a man who died from his injuries after falling from a lamp-post while attempting to put an English flag at the top of it.

    Nationalism kills.

    in reply to: Pathfinders – The Magic Gadget IRL #262402
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    Here’s some clarification on labelled generations (two of which are mentioned in the article):

    – The Greatest Generation (born in the 1920’s & ’30’s)

    – Baby Boomers (’40’s & ’50’s)

    – Generation X (’60’s & ’70’s)

    – Millennials (’80’s & ’90’s)

    – Generation Z, also known as: Zoomers (2000’s & ’10’s)

    – Generation Alpha (2020’s & ’30’s)

    IMO, there’s no such thing as labelled generations. Think of it: the very oldest Millennials were in their early 20’s when 9/11 happened, whereas, the very youngest were infants.

    in reply to: Underplayed Classics #262348
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    in reply to: Underplayed Classics #262344
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    Big Time Sensuality – Bjork (Top of the Pops performance)

    Bjork is proof you can be cute and scary at the same time.

    in reply to: Socialist Standard Past & Present Blog #262221
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    – Imposs1904

    Here’s a great Christmas-related article that’s missing from your list:

    The Waiting Game by Clifford Slapper
    https://socialiststandardmyspace.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-waiting-game-1985.html

    in reply to: Capitalism: A Global History #262219
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    Looks fascinating.

    Your wait is over: the book is for sale at AwesomeBooks for a much lower price.

    https://www.awesomebooks.com/book/9780241269053/capitalism

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