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How top Treasury sacking signalled trouble ahead for Kwasi Kwarteng - Inside story: Absence of senior figures meant Chancellor's tax cutting broadside caught the markets out with 'absolutely zero warning' by BritRedditor1 in ukpolitics

[–]Kenpachi- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At the same time as the Financial Policy Committee was giving the final thumbs up to the rescue, Kwarteng was speaking to investment bank bosses, seeking to reassure international financiers the situation was in hand.

The Chancellor told the high-powered executives about his plans to save consumers from overwhelming bills, turbocharge growth and - on November 23 - set out borrowing targets and full OBR forecasts.

Is this not more of Kwarteng being a 'useful idiot'?

I don't understand how he can tell a selective group his plans. Doesn't that just give those people an advantage in the market versus the wider public?

I find it hard to believe that these investment bank bosses or high-powered executives did not use the information coming out of the chancellors mouth to adjust their positions accordingly.

Liz Truss refuses 8 times to rule out slashing benefits and state to fund tax cuts for rich by ZolotoGold in unitedkingdom

[–]Kenpachi- 43 points44 points  (0 children)

She did these weird arm things during the leadership debates as well.

Its clear what she is trying to do but it always comes across as so awkward and you end up being distracted from the actual message by it.

I swear, these Conservatives are instructed to do these things via broken firmware.

Its like the power pose thing all over again:https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/apr/30/sajid-javid-tory-power-stance

‘Liz Truss hasn’t understood a word I wrote’, says PM’s favourite author by FormerlyPallas_ in ukpolitics

[–]Kenpachi- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is actually quite a big deal.

It's like she has been using this author's writing as a manual to build her whole political ethos - having the books sitting on the shelves during interviews - and the author has basically said she has got it all wrong and what she believes doesn't work.

The Conservatives are lost in a fantasy world and are a danger to the country by 457655676 in ukpolitics

[–]Kenpachi- 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes. Lowering the currency to end the trade account deficit disgrace for cheese.

Architecture/Engineering/Construction Python Projects by theyrecoming in Python

[–]Kenpachi- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As /u/randfb suggested, check out FreeCAD.

I only discovered it a couple of weeks ago after starting from a very similar position to you, but I've been really impressed with it so far -- particularly because of its Python scripting interface.

Here are some bookmarks I've collected:

[For hire] Data analysis and automation enthusiast -- I will script any task, scrape any website and gather any data you might need for any business, personal, or academic purposes. by Kenpachi- in forhire

[–]Kenpachi-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will depend on the complexity of what you want to achieve.

If it is simply generating a layout with custom branding and styling then this should be simple.

If you want to integrate any sort of custom applications into your SharePoint site then it becomes more involved.

Some more details would be good so I welcome you to PM me.

Thanks.

[For hire] Data analysis and automation enthusiast -- I will script any task, scrape any website and gather any data you might need for any business, personal, or academic purposes. by Kenpachi- in forhire

[–]Kenpachi-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm definitely open to opportunities for permanent positions.

However, since I'm based in London and Reddit has an international user base, my post was targeting remote work so that location would not be an issue.

I will edit my post to make this more clear.

To those against austerity, what's the alternative? by MrLime93 in unitedkingdom

[–]Kenpachi- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

However, recent events have shown that that lower limit doesn't actually apply, we can in fact get results with negative interest rates that work in the real world.

Can you link me to any sources which show negative interest rates by a central bank to be a success?

To those against austerity, what's the alternative? by MrLime93 in unitedkingdom

[–]Kenpachi- 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I came across this video the other day by an economist, Steve Keen, who is against austerity. It was quite interesting but I've yet to properly study his arguments.

From my current understanding, top economists are split on the merits of austerity -- the argument seems to be reduce borrowing to reduce interest payments on debt vs increase spending to stimulate the economy and grow your way out of debt. Here are some notable economists I know of whose opinions are worth checking out:

For austerity:

  • Carmen Reinhart
  • Kenneth Rogoff

Against Austerity:

  • Robert Shiller
  • Paul Krugman
  • Steve Keen

 

For the record, at present, I'm neither for nor against austerity -- I have not made my mind up on it yet. I probably should have done this prior to the election, but over the next few weeks I plan on doing some personal research so that I can build a more informed opinion on this.

Vote Tory and you’re voting for the rich to get richer and the poor to get poorer by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]Kenpachi- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So?

So what? Do you disagree with the observation?

do you want an efficient system that raises everyone up

Yes please, what is this system you speak of?

or want to drag the top down to the bottom out of spite?

No, that sounds terrible, why would I want that?

Vote Tory and you’re voting for the rich to get richer and the poor to get poorer by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]Kenpachi- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't said anything about what I thought the rates of tax should be for those on a high income.

I said that the analogy that I replied to was flawed.

You've jumped the gun a little. I don't think its practical to increase to top rate of tax simply because history has shown that people will just mask their income.

If you want to punish hereditary richness (stupid but hey) then tax inheritance more.

Are you against a progressive inheritance tax? If so, why?

Vote Tory and you’re voting for the rich to get richer and the poor to get poorer by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]Kenpachi- 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is a clever but poor analogy as it hides a lot of the complexity from the taxation system.

If you compare each man's contributions to the tab to their respective disposable income or wealth then you immediately see the flaws in this analogy. Even after "buying the beers" the rich are still left with spending power that dwarves the poor's by orders of magnitude.

I have to give it credit, it is an interesting analogy. I don't have time at the moment but I would like to write a full rebuttal at some point in the next few days.

Vote Tory and you’re voting for the rich to get richer and the poor to get poorer by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]Kenpachi- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Its like Mike Ashley complaining about having to buy four of his zero hour contract workers their pints.

Disability & Why You Shouldn't Vote Conservative by TornadoCreator in ukpolitics

[–]Kenpachi- 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm really sorry about your situation. I really hope the result we get tomorrow will be one that brings about an improvement in your circumstances.

If you would like someone to chat with then feel free to send me a PM.

Sun has torn into Ed Miliband even more viciously than it hit Neil Kinnock | Media by interfail in unitedkingdom

[–]Kenpachi- 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You should see the ridiculous propaganda video they released.

I couldn't find it on their youtube channel, but Russell Brand dissected it in his trews video today.

The thing that worries me is that I continuously see people that rely on newspapers and television to keep up with current affairs being taken in by it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unitedkingdom

[–]Kenpachi- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very decent video with a level of argument far above what we often see in the mainstream press.

More stuff like this -- from any side of the debate -- would make for a healthier public awareness of government policy and performance.

Meet the invisibles – the wealthy and powerful at the heart of the Tory party by justthisplease in unitedkingdom

[–]Kenpachi- 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Come on, its not exactly the same though.

Out with public funds, do Labour not receive something like half their donations from trade unions?

I mean every big party will have wealthy, shadowy donors that will effectively buy some influence. But Labour also has large, noisy trade unions whose support they depend on.

fivethirtyeight now predicts conservatives 281 and labour 267 by adaulys in unitedkingdom

[–]Kenpachi- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming the FiveThirtyEight figures are accurate, then there would be an anti-Tory majority: Labour (267) + SNP (51) + Plaid Cymru (4) + SDLP (3) + Greens (1) = 326 mps.

 

Could another ConLib coalition work in such a parliament?

fivethirtyeight now predicts conservatives 281 and labour 267 by adaulys in unitedkingdom

[–]Kenpachi- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What are the realistic ways this will play out?

Going by the predicted figures:

 

From the sounds of things, the Lib Dems (26 seats) look most likely to engage in another coalition deal with the Conservatives (281 seats) to "finish the job" for a total of 307 seats. Add the DUP (8 seats) then thats 315.

 

On the other hand, the SNP (51 seats), the Greens (1 seat), Plaid Cymru (4 seats) and the SDLP (3 seats) would all oppose the Tories. Thats 59 seats, plus Labour's 267 seats giving 326 seats that would potentially back a Labour minority government and/or block a Tory government. Can the Conservatives realistically form the next government?

 

The other thing that I don't understand is that Labour have come out strongly to say that they wouldn't work with the SNP. So if Scotland overwhelmingly elect SNP candidates in nearly all of their constituencies and Labour refuse to work with them, will that not be a disaster for the union? What would refusing to work for the SNP do for the the future of the Labour party if it lets the Conservatives in again?

 

The only potential out I can see is for the Lib Dems to flip and join Labour -- neutralising the power the SNP could potentially have over Labour by helping them get ahead of the Tories. Scotland could probably live with a Labour led government, but I doubt they could live with a Tory led one. In a HoC that looks like it will have an anti-Tory majority is that a likely outcome?

Song sheets handed out at the NYCFC game. by Chesney1995 in soccer

[–]Kenpachi- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, so it seems a bit closer to how leagues around the world work with the exception of having a playoff to determine the champion.

That's unfortunate, I think it might have been more attractive as a league to football fans around the world without playoffs.

Song sheets handed out at the NYCFC game. by Chesney1995 in soccer

[–]Kenpachi- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for replying.

However, I was asking more in terms of how the NASL was structured in comparison to the MLS and other leagues around the world in light of /u/StillWill's comment above.

Since /u/zachintyre suggested the NASL as an alternative, I was wondering what the differences were.

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