Economics
Robin McAlpine – In 2025, nothing is as it was
It’s been a year of turmoil, in the world and in my head. But it leaves space for new ideas and it is those we must cultivate if we are to save democracy. Robin McAlpine […]
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Corruption
Robin McAlpine – The biggest threat we face? The rich
We’ve been trained never to criticise the rich and instead to celebrate their ‘wealth creation’. New research suggests that in reality, they threaten our way of life most of all. Robin McAlpine is Head of […]
Media
Robin McAlpine – Political violence is driven by commercial interest
Social media algorithms are designed to make people angry. Robin McAlpine is Head of Strategic Development at the Common Weal think-tank in Scotland. Cross-posted from Robin McAlpine’s blog The global debate over the rise in […]
Economics
Robin McAlpine – An empty promise that explains everything
This is not just about Scotland. Definitely read the article to the end Robin McAlpine is Head of Strategic Development at the Common Weal think-tank in Scotland. Cross-posted from Common Weal The Promise is failing. […]
Corruption
Robin McAlpine – A shift to the angry
Capitalists and politicians have driven Western society to the brink. What comes after the anger? Robin McAlpine is Head of Strategic Development at the Common Weal think-tank in Scotland. Cross-posted from Common Weal It is […]
Corruption
Robin McAlpine – Change the story, change the future
The authoritarian neo-liberal political class together with state and corporate media bombard us daily with the same old lie: CAPITALISM IS GOOD FOR US. It is good for the wealthiest 10%, but it is destructive […]
EU politics
Robin McAlpine – We must name the villains
There is and cannot be a left populism. The left must be about rebalancing power, so it has to be in an ‘anti-elitism’ zone which is kind of like the opposite of populism Robin McAlpine […]
Uncategorized
Robin McAlpine – The world needs a new left
Woke and progressive are dead. Unfortunately the prepetrators will be the last to realise this. Robin McAlpine is Head of Strategic Development at the Common Weal think-tank in Scotland. Cross-posted from Common Weal I’m off […]
Economics
Robin McAlpine – The fight for universalism
The technocrats are all-out in a battle formation clearly designed to do one thing – to undermine the concept of universalism Robin McAlpine is Head of Strategic Development at the Common Weal think-tank in Scotland. […]
EU politics
Robin McAlpine – Another way to exist in the world
Non-alignment is an option for European nations. Just look at Ireland. Robin McAlpine is Head of Strategic Development at the Common Weal think-tank in Scotland. Cross-posted from Common Weal What do you do in a […]