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Re: The withering of Labour (4.00 / 6)

Politics is tribal, policy is for nerds.

A vivid image of what should exist acts as a surrogate for reality. Pursuit of the image then prevents pursuit of the reality -- John K. Galbraith

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Thu Sep 4th, 2008 at 11:29:15 AM EST
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Re: The withering of Labour (4.00 / 2)

Migeru is back from vacation with a vengeance it seems. ;)

Peak oil is not an energy crisis. It is a liquid fuel crisis.

by Starvid (arvid.hallen at gmail.com) on Thu Sep 4th, 2008 at 11:44:31 AM EST
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Re: The withering of Labour (4.00 / 5)

Well it does explain the summer quietness

Any idiot can face a crisis - it's day to day living that wears you out.

by ceebs (ceebs (at) eurotrib (dot) com) on Thu Sep 4th, 2008 at 11:48:50 AM EST
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Re: The withering of Labour (none / 0)

Yeah, well wait till you're starving your ass off and see who you turn to.

Now where's the fun in that! - Megatron

by THE Twank (yatta blah blah @ blah.com) on Thu Sep 4th, 2008 at 01:06:01 PM EST
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Re: The withering of Labour (none / 0)

Now you're being a nerd.

If you don't like the answer don't ask Why is it that anytime I pay attention to politics, it boils down to the characteristics of the politicians and NEVER about solutions to DEFINED problems?

A vivid image of what should exist acts as a surrogate for reality. Pursuit of the image then prevents pursuit of the reality -- John K. Galbraith

by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Fri Sep 5th, 2008 at 05:48:50 AM EST
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