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Happy Birthday to comrade Stalin! History has absolved him and damned the Khrushchev/Trotskyite clique! Long live the immortal science of Marxist-Leninism which Stalin did so much to build!
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🏆⛺😥Number of Unhoused Americans Breaks Record In Another Biden Win! 😥⛺🏆
This year the United States has seen a dramatic 12% spike in homelessness. 653,000 people were reported homeless, the most ever recorded by the Department of HUD.
The surge follows soaring rents and a decline in pandemic assistance, making housing unattainable for more Americans than ever. The rise in first-time homelessness, particularly among families with children, reversed a declining trend that began in 2012.
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge underscored the urgent need to prevent and address the housing crisis, which was all talk, of course.
Newly unhoused American children can at least take solace and no small measure of pride that their parents’ taxes will be put to work: to bankroll some made-up Russian government in exile prior to that country’s elections, in preparation to defend Taiwan by getting the whole island blown up, and up Zelensky’s right nostril.
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This year the United States has seen a dramatic 12% spike in homelessness. 653,000 people were reported homeless, the most ever recorded by the Department of HUD.
The surge follows soaring rents and a decline in pandemic assistance, making housing unattainable for more Americans than ever. The rise in first-time homelessness, particularly among families with children, reversed a declining trend that began in 2012.
HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge underscored the urgent need to prevent and address the housing crisis, which was all talk, of course.
Newly unhoused American children can at least take solace and no small measure of pride that their parents’ taxes will be put to work: to bankroll some made-up Russian government in exile prior to that country’s elections, in preparation to defend Taiwan by getting the whole island blown up, and up Zelensky’s right nostril.
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Forwarded from 🇺🇸 Donald Courter 🇷🇺
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👨🌾🇩🇪German Farmers Pushing Back Against Austerity🇩🇪👨🌾
Farmers from Germany drove their tractors to Berlin to demonstrate against the government's proposal to reduce diesel subsidies and tax advantages for farming machinery. Berlin has revealed intentions to implement austerity measures in 2024, aligning with strategies to address a significant budget deficit in the multibillion-euro range.
Farmers closed off the main street adjacent to the Brandenburg Gate, displaying signs that said “Your politics are a declaration of war against farmers” and “Enough is enough!”. Protesters are worried that Germany's farming industry could face a shortfall of nearly €1 billion next year.
The German Farmers Association (DBV) threatened to expand the demonstrations. DBV President Joachim Rukwied warned at the rally that “from January 8 we will be present everywhere in a way that the country has never experienced before. We will not accept this.”
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Farmers from Germany drove their tractors to Berlin to demonstrate against the government's proposal to reduce diesel subsidies and tax advantages for farming machinery. Berlin has revealed intentions to implement austerity measures in 2024, aligning with strategies to address a significant budget deficit in the multibillion-euro range.
Farmers closed off the main street adjacent to the Brandenburg Gate, displaying signs that said “Your politics are a declaration of war against farmers” and “Enough is enough!”. Protesters are worried that Germany's farming industry could face a shortfall of nearly €1 billion next year.
The German Farmers Association (DBV) threatened to expand the demonstrations. DBV President Joachim Rukwied warned at the rally that “from January 8 we will be present everywhere in a way that the country has never experienced before. We will not accept this.”
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Forwarded from Marx Engels Lenin Institute
The number of homeless people in the US has reached record levels
The number of homeless people in the United States has broken through a new ceiling and exceeded 650 thousand people, which is 12% more than last year. This is evidenced by a report published by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Among the reasons for the increase, the department notes a sharp increase in housing rents, an increase in real estate prices and an echo of the covid epidemic, during which mass evictions occurred.
It is especially worth paying attention to New York, where the number of homeless people has increased the most - by 18%. This is despite Democratic Party Mayor Eric Adams receiving around $200 million from the federal government to combat homelessness.
The number of homeless people in the United States has broken through a new ceiling and exceeded 650 thousand people, which is 12% more than last year. This is evidenced by a report published by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Among the reasons for the increase, the department notes a sharp increase in housing rents, an increase in real estate prices and an echo of the covid epidemic, during which mass evictions occurred.
It is especially worth paying attention to New York, where the number of homeless people has increased the most - by 18%. This is despite Democratic Party Mayor Eric Adams receiving around $200 million from the federal government to combat homelessness.
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This is area of the city is well known to one of our comrades. A great working class part of Liverpool. A once vibrant and rich area, Walton-on-the-hill has now been left to destitution.
This is what happens to working class areas in big cities that have no student or tourist ability. Working class high streets are kept alive by what's left of the old pubs, supermarkets, barbers and budget shops.
The working class are given the bare minimum in which to survive and then are exploited to the maximum. As capitalism lurches into yet another recession more and more we are seeing extreme poverty in the imperialist countries. With no colonies left to exploit more wars fought in the name of resource capital.
This will never transform the working class communities into what they once were. We will continue to be exploited as much as possible whilst still being able to "live" and breed.
The only way we can reverse this and live a respectful existence is to remove those who seek to exploit us and have a truly worker led economy, a planned economy.
https://youtu.be/I-XfGm4MVA0?si=c-7Boick1fH804Pp
This is what happens to working class areas in big cities that have no student or tourist ability. Working class high streets are kept alive by what's left of the old pubs, supermarkets, barbers and budget shops.
The working class are given the bare minimum in which to survive and then are exploited to the maximum. As capitalism lurches into yet another recession more and more we are seeing extreme poverty in the imperialist countries. With no colonies left to exploit more wars fought in the name of resource capital.
This will never transform the working class communities into what they once were. We will continue to be exploited as much as possible whilst still being able to "live" and breed.
The only way we can reverse this and live a respectful existence is to remove those who seek to exploit us and have a truly worker led economy, a planned economy.
https://youtu.be/I-XfGm4MVA0?si=c-7Boick1fH804Pp
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Walton Liverpool - The poorest, economically deprived area in the UK
Check out the link:
https://www.politicshome.com/thehouse/article/the-levelling-up-frontline-liverpool-walton
https://www.politicshome.com/thehouse/article/the-levelling-up-frontline-liverpool-walton
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Forwarded from Marx Engels Lenin Institute
A Soviet cartoon accurately portays the signing of the original NATO treaty in 1949.
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The Great “What If?” – Class Consciousness Project
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/05/18/the-great-what-if/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/05/18/the-great-what-if/
Class Consciousness Project
The Great “What If?”
“You should have voted for Corbyn” is a common refrain, especially online, these days. Many people when looking at the terrible “choices” likely to be on offer at the next general election rightly …
This year has seen many disappointing incidents within the trade union movement but none more so than the composite motion C21 where unions offered their support to the NATO led Kiev regime.
Let's not forget how British trade unions in 2023 supported Imperialism.
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/09/12/reject-the-lies-of-nato/
Let's not forget how British trade unions in 2023 supported Imperialism.
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/09/12/reject-the-lies-of-nato/
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Here's the discussion we had about comrades who tried to argue against this at a fringe event in Liverpool.
https://youtu.be/dfMN5F7ftKE?si=QE8CmhReURVWyuGX
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Trade Unions and Ukraine: An Interview
Ricky from the Class Consciousness Project interviews Clare Stranack and Chris Haws on their attendance at a fringe meeting held during TUC's Congress in Liverpool, which called on trade unionists to 'stand in solidarity' with Ukraine.
Read Steve Sweeney's…
Read Steve Sweeney's…
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A Workers Revolt – Class Consciousness Project
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/04/04/a-workers-revolt/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/04/04/a-workers-revolt/
Class Consciousness Project
A Workers Revolt
7 Years On And It’s Clear That Workers Made Brexit Happen Britain has now witnessed a seven year long nervous breakdown of the “progressive” middle class over the issue of Brexit. Ever since …
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The EU supports fascism in all its forms because its roots are not in democracy. It was created to subvert the will of the people and strengthen the capitalist countries of Europe under the servitude of the USA.
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Forwarded from 🇺🇸 Donald Courter 🇷🇺
🇺🇸🔥🚢Houthi Impact on Global Shipping Growing Daily🇾🇪🌍💰
International logistics firms are grappling with escalating prices for ocean and air freight, along with stranded cargo due to vessels being redirected away from the Red Sea due to concerns about potential attacks by Houthi militants in Yemen
Logistics firms have indicated that the ocean freight cost for a 40 foot container traveling from Shanghai to the UK has surged from $2,400 just a week ago to a current rate of $10,000. Last week, the rates for a 20-foot container were at $1,900. Additionally, reports suggest that trucking rates in the Middle East have more than doubled recently
“What we are experiencing here is a light switch event where vessels are being redirected in real time. But, that said, in certain trade lanes you are seeing freight rates going up between 100% to 300%,” Baer added, noting “This does not appear to be totally driven by changes in supply and demand.”
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International logistics firms are grappling with escalating prices for ocean and air freight, along with stranded cargo due to vessels being redirected away from the Red Sea due to concerns about potential attacks by Houthi militants in Yemen
Logistics firms have indicated that the ocean freight cost for a 40 foot container traveling from Shanghai to the UK has surged from $2,400 just a week ago to a current rate of $10,000. Last week, the rates for a 20-foot container were at $1,900. Additionally, reports suggest that trucking rates in the Middle East have more than doubled recently
“What we are experiencing here is a light switch event where vessels are being redirected in real time. But, that said, in certain trade lanes you are seeing freight rates going up between 100% to 300%,” Baer added, noting “This does not appear to be totally driven by changes in supply and demand.”
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At 9pm on channel 5 tonight you will have another chance to watch Michael Palin's visit to the DPRK (or North Korea as it's noscriptd).
This so-called travel documentary series is littered with atrocious moments and none more so than this little man's massive ego in the great socialist state of Korea.
Here's our critique on Palin's programme. If you do decide to watch them make sure you read this too.
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/06/19/western-exceptionalism/
This so-called travel documentary series is littered with atrocious moments and none more so than this little man's massive ego in the great socialist state of Korea.
Here's our critique on Palin's programme. If you do decide to watch them make sure you read this too.
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/06/19/western-exceptionalism/
Class Consciousness Project
Western Exceptionalism
I was prompted to write to this article whilst watching an awful piece of propaganda, ennoscriptd Michael Palin in North Korea. If you want to understand Western exceptionalism, watch this programme, …
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A Sheathed Weapon – Class Consciousness Project
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/06/02/a-sheathed-weapon/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/06/02/a-sheathed-weapon/
Class Consciousness Project
A Sheathed Weapon
Why strike action isn’t being used to full effect A unionised workforce removing their labour is a very important weapon in a worker’s armoury. The vast majority of case work for union reps is dama…
The Housing Question – Class Consciousness Project
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/06/10/the-housing-question/comment-page-1/#comments
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/06/10/the-housing-question/comment-page-1/#comments
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The Housing Question
Image: Getty Images With interest rates continuing to rise and impending fiscal doom poking its head over the horizon, the housing question presents itself yet again. In fact, the housing question …
Forwarded from Gaganauts of Geopolitics
🌍 🚢 North Transport Corridor Gains Strategic Significance Amidst Red Sea Disruptions
In a world of shifting trade dynamics, the North Transport Corridor (INSTC) is emerging as a game-changer, Paul Goncharoff, a businessman and chief manager of consulting firm Goncharoff, LLC, told Sputnik India.
Here's why it's making waves, as per Goncharoff:
📊 Reducing Shipping Times: The INSTC, designed as an alternative to the Suez Canal, slashes shipping times between India and Russia by a whopping 30 days. Example: In October 2022, shipping a 40-foot container from Moscow to India cost around $10,000; today, it's under $5,000 and still falling. This efficiency is vital, considering Russia's pivot to Asia and Asia's quest to diversify its suppliers.
🌐 Reconnecting India: The INSTC reopens trade routes lost during the partition of Pakistan in 1947, reconnecting India with Central Asian markets. This was hampered by historical rivalries. Now, Indian overland trade routes to Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia, and beyond are being partially restored, promising economic revival.
🚀 The Eurasian Transport Hub: Recent disruptions at the Suez Canal and its logistical constraints have exposed vulnerabilities. The INSTC emerges as the most viable alternative, and its importance will likely prompt the European Union to reconsider sanctions on Russian and Iranian ports. Longer routes mean higher costs, and these could translate into political issues, putting pressure on European politicians to choose cost pragmatism.
📆 Future Outlook: While the exact timeline remains uncertain, expect the INSTC to play a pivotal role in European political decision-making by 2024/25, addressing EU consumer costs and inflation. The world of trade is evolving, and the INSTC is at the forefront of this transformation.
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In a world of shifting trade dynamics, the North Transport Corridor (INSTC) is emerging as a game-changer, Paul Goncharoff, a businessman and chief manager of consulting firm Goncharoff, LLC, told Sputnik India.
Here's why it's making waves, as per Goncharoff:
📊 Reducing Shipping Times: The INSTC, designed as an alternative to the Suez Canal, slashes shipping times between India and Russia by a whopping 30 days. Example: In October 2022, shipping a 40-foot container from Moscow to India cost around $10,000; today, it's under $5,000 and still falling. This efficiency is vital, considering Russia's pivot to Asia and Asia's quest to diversify its suppliers.
🌐 Reconnecting India: The INSTC reopens trade routes lost during the partition of Pakistan in 1947, reconnecting India with Central Asian markets. This was hampered by historical rivalries. Now, Indian overland trade routes to Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia, and beyond are being partially restored, promising economic revival.
🚀 The Eurasian Transport Hub: Recent disruptions at the Suez Canal and its logistical constraints have exposed vulnerabilities. The INSTC emerges as the most viable alternative, and its importance will likely prompt the European Union to reconsider sanctions on Russian and Iranian ports. Longer routes mean higher costs, and these could translate into political issues, putting pressure on European politicians to choose cost pragmatism.
📆 Future Outlook: While the exact timeline remains uncertain, expect the INSTC to play a pivotal role in European political decision-making by 2024/25, addressing EU consumer costs and inflation. The world of trade is evolving, and the INSTC is at the forefront of this transformation.
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We are not all doom and gloom. In between our indignation of trade union failings our most experienced comrade has been writing more light hearted tales.
Terry's a Union Man!
Here are the 3 editions wrote in 2023!
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/04/07/terrys-tales-of-a-union-man/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/06/25/terrys-tales-of-a-union-man-2/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/09/01/terrys-tales-of-a-trade-union-man/
Terry's a Union Man!
Here are the 3 editions wrote in 2023!
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/04/07/terrys-tales-of-a-union-man/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/06/25/terrys-tales-of-a-union-man-2/
https://classconsciousnessproject.blog/2023/09/01/terrys-tales-of-a-trade-union-man/
Class Consciousness Project
Terry’s Tales of a Union Man
For the best part of forty years, I was a Trade Union Representative. I was a rep in many different workplaces and have witnessed many hilarious incidents and, unfortunately, some tragic situations…
Forwarded from 🇺🇸 Donald Courter 🇷🇺
🥶♻️🇪🇺The EU is Shooting Itself in the Foot by Deindustrializing🇪🇺📉🛢
During a company meeting to review the year's preliminary results, Gazprom CEO Aleksey Miller claimed that the EU is purposefully diminishing the demand for natural gas.
With sanctions on Russia blocking the purchase of natural gas, energy prices are skyrocketing and some nations are vowing to abolish nuclear energy. Spain has affirmed its intention to close down all nuclear reactors in the country by 2035, aiming to focus on increased investment in renewable energy sources.
Klaus Muller, head of Germany's Federal Network Agency said, “The era of cheap energy is over, at least as long as we continue to consume large quantities of conventionally generated energy,”
Sanctions related to Ukraine and the Nord Stream pipeline's sabotage last year have led to a decline in Russian gas exports to the EU, previously a primary route.
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During a company meeting to review the year's preliminary results, Gazprom CEO Aleksey Miller claimed that the EU is purposefully diminishing the demand for natural gas.
With sanctions on Russia blocking the purchase of natural gas, energy prices are skyrocketing and some nations are vowing to abolish nuclear energy. Spain has affirmed its intention to close down all nuclear reactors in the country by 2035, aiming to focus on increased investment in renewable energy sources.
Klaus Muller, head of Germany's Federal Network Agency said, “The era of cheap energy is over, at least as long as we continue to consume large quantities of conventionally generated energy,”
Sanctions related to Ukraine and the Nord Stream pipeline's sabotage last year have led to a decline in Russian gas exports to the EU, previously a primary route.
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