Time For A Better Capitalism

When Henry Blodget writes an opinion piece about the inequality in modern America ... concluding with

"It's time for a more balanced approach"

Henry Blodget

Then I guess it must be time!

On the click through– a good read, some informative images, and the fact that the whole things is sitting in the LinkedIN silo shouldn’t put you off. In particular he writes;

... the problem with the profit-maximization obsession is that it hurts the economy.

Henry Blodget

I have to say - I agree.

It's pretty simple really .. and a central theme of mine. In fact, I go further. It's bad for society.

The 'graphic story' I have in the works shows why. Don't worry - it won't be as complex as the Mueller one.


People: Alfie

How about you? I asked.

"Me? More brothers and sisters than most and none of them talk to me and the missus."

That must be hard.

Not really. It runs in the family. My parents hardly ever talked.


"You can't choose your family, but you sure can choose your friends".

My Dad [efn_note]A long time ago[/efn_note]


Thinking Allowed

This is a People First post that was originally on the People First domain. It has been moved here as part of my domain consolidation program. It’s a steady and slow WIP as I check each entry, so do please bear with me.

Oh Well. Onwards.


Taxi tycoon John Griffin voices concerns about morality of Boris Johnson - the leadership favorite

On questioning the morals of a potential leader, I think the UK has the edge over the US.

Of course he is a ‘cab tycoon’ - not a ‘taxi tycoon’ - @Guardian - please note.


They are right of course!

Maybe time to just say bye bye to Mastodon


Supreme Court sides with apparel maker who said government violated First Amendment by denying ‘subversive’ clothing line trademark

So FUCT had to go all the way to the Supreme Court to protect its Trade Mark .. but nobody ever questions FCUK … Law is indeed a strange thing.


Spotted on LInkedIN … and I wonder … I wonder about

  • the person who posts it

  • if it is real the person who did it

  • the recipient, if there was one, and how they feel

what do they say about tortoises?

maybe they meant douches?


People: Semera

He looked at me. Eyes piercing my skull.

“Yes - I have heard of it I replied. An African nation … right?”

African yes.

"I’m sorry, I can’t place exactly where in Africa - but, my memory tells me in the North .. near Ethiopia?”

You do indeed know my country. He gave me the biggest smile.

And then this young man from Eritrea launched into the story of his journey from Africa to San Francisco. Not harrowing … though if you know anything of that region, that is more surprising than if it was.

I won a scholarship to America. I am a musician. I came here ten years ago.

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Florida Woman ‘in Fear of Her Life’ Arrested for Turning Her Estranged Husband’s Guns Over to Police

There is something very wrong with law, or how it is being interpreted.


Wouldn’t it be cool if photo libraries could be more easily swapped around?

I’m looking at you iOS.


🎛️ A Snicklecast: Part Four of Episode ZERO : Episode 0.4 in fact.

After a four month hiatus, I once more commit voice to microphone and deliver the final part of Episode ‘zero’.

In this episode, I get back in the saddle, play around with Garageband and spend a couple of minutes getting into what People First is all about.

Next time you hear from me will be Episode 1 - the inaugral episode of the new MicroCast from People First … unless a snickelcast sneaks in first.

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Stacks .. not the breakfast place, not pancakes …


Samsung’s security reminder makes the case for not owning a Samsung smart TV

”This is another reason why I refuse to have a so-called “Smart TV” in my home. I just want a big, dumb piece of glass to show me pretty pictures.”

Shawn King


🎛️ A Snicklecast: It’s Not The AirPods - It’s Bluetooth

Getting myself ready for Episode 0.4 before I formally launch the People First podcast .. so, thought I’d give it the old college try. It failed .. but I’m pretty sure it’s not me!



Good Omens: Christian group petition Netflix over Amazon show

Good Grief, don’t these people understand humor.

Besides Gaiman and Pratchett nailed some stuff pretty accurately, like God’s pronouns.

I always believed that when God created man she was only practicing.


”The former vice president added: “I’ve not a racist bone in my body. I’ve been involved in civil rights my whole career. Period, period, period.”

Joe Biden via Politico

or as Colbert would have it

dot - dot —- dot.


The Emperor’s New Clothes.

Nobody paid attention a couple of years ago - and still they aren’t.

There are going to be some very bad outocomes on this one. Very Bad.

Yes - I’m talking about Uber - again!


You don’t often see truth in straplines but I just did …

”There must be security for all, or no one is secure.”


Nearly 3 years old … but important.