Roger Alan Blackwell
@rogera.bsky.social
Born 1951, Norwich. UK. Studied science age 14-20. Marxist at 19. Politics, history, philosophy, political economy. Photography 1978, Video 2015. Support the WRP & YS Socialist. Variety of interests.
'Workers in the US, UK and EU must demand their trade unions mobilise the strength of the working class by calling general strikes to bring down their capitalist governments, and bring in workers’ governments and socialism.'
January 21, 2026 at 9:06 AM
'Workers in the US, UK and EU must demand their trade unions mobilise the strength of the working class by calling general strikes to bring down their capitalist governments, and bring in workers’ governments and socialism.'
'With the US, EU and UK ruling classes tearing each other apart in a desperate struggle over the huge mineral and oil wealth of Greenland while the global capitalist economy is on the verge of collapsing into recession and depression, the time has come for the working class to use its power.'
January 21, 2026 at 9:05 AM
'With the US, EU and UK ruling classes tearing each other apart in a desperate struggle over the huge mineral and oil wealth of Greenland while the global capitalist economy is on the verge of collapsing into recession and depression, the time has come for the working class to use its power.'
'A survey of over 4,000 chief executives from 95 countries showed only 26% of firms have managed to drive down costs through AI spending.'
January 21, 2026 at 9:04 AM
'A survey of over 4,000 chief executives from 95 countries showed only 26% of firms have managed to drive down costs through AI spending.'
'Separate research on Monday from the international professional service company PwC revealed the overwhelming majority of companies are struggling to make any financial benefits from AI.'
January 21, 2026 at 9:03 AM
'Separate research on Monday from the international professional service company PwC revealed the overwhelming majority of companies are struggling to make any financial benefits from AI.'
'From AI-generated boom to bust overnight, as the trillions of dollars poured into building the massive infrastructure required for AI fail to produce the returns in terms of the excess profits that have been promised.'
January 21, 2026 at 9:02 AM
'From AI-generated boom to bust overnight, as the trillions of dollars poured into building the massive infrastructure required for AI fail to produce the returns in terms of the excess profits that have been promised.'
'The threat of trade wars between the US and Europe, along with the US’s contempt for international law exposed in its kidnapping of Venezuelan president Maduro, isn’t the only fear the IMF has about the precarious state of world capitalism.'
January 21, 2026 at 9:01 AM
'The threat of trade wars between the US and Europe, along with the US’s contempt for international law exposed in its kidnapping of Venezuelan president Maduro, isn’t the only fear the IMF has about the precarious state of world capitalism.'
'Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the IMF’s chief economist, said a ‘spiral of escalation’ between the US and Europe would have a ‘material impact’ that would inflict pain on households in both the US and Europe.'
January 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
'Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the IMF’s chief economist, said a ‘spiral of escalation’ between the US and Europe would have a ‘material impact’ that would inflict pain on households in both the US and Europe.'
'The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday issued a grave warning that Trump’s threats over Greenland risk triggering a ‘spiral of escalation’ that would damage the world economy and inevitably lead to a collapse in the world financial markets.'
January 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
'The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday issued a grave warning that Trump’s threats over Greenland risk triggering a ‘spiral of escalation’ that would damage the world economy and inevitably lead to a collapse in the world financial markets.'
'Macron has called on fellow EU leaders to activate the ‘big bazooka’, the common name for the anti-coercion law which enables the EU to impose punitive economic measures on any country seeking to force a policy change.'
January 21, 2026 at 8:58 AM
'Macron has called on fellow EU leaders to activate the ‘big bazooka’, the common name for the anti-coercion law which enables the EU to impose punitive economic measures on any country seeking to force a policy change.'
'..he went so far as to threaten France with 200% tariffs on wines & champagne after French president Emmanuel Macron refused Trump’s ‘invitation’ to join the so-called ‘Board of Peace’, which the US clearly intends to extend from Gaza to ...all global conflicts in the interests of US imperialism.'
January 21, 2026 at 8:56 AM
'..he went so far as to threaten France with 200% tariffs on wines & champagne after French president Emmanuel Macron refused Trump’s ‘invitation’ to join the so-called ‘Board of Peace’, which the US clearly intends to extend from Gaza to ...all global conflicts in the interests of US imperialism.'
'Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of 10% on goods imported by the US on any country that dares stand up to him.'
January 21, 2026 at 8:54 AM
'Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of 10% on goods imported by the US on any country that dares stand up to him.'
'This ambition by US imperialism to wrest sovereignty from Denmark, a fellow NATO member, has blown apart the imperialist alliance, pitting the US against former allies in the UK and Europe.'
January 21, 2026 at 8:54 AM
'This ambition by US imperialism to wrest sovereignty from Denmark, a fellow NATO member, has blown apart the imperialist alliance, pitting the US against former allies in the UK and Europe.'
'Trump has made it clear that dialogue is the last thing he has in mind.
Yesterday, Trump doubled down on his threats to ‘take over’ Greenland vowing that there is ‘no going back’ on his goal to take complete control of the country, and refusing to rule out taking it by force.'
Yesterday, Trump doubled down on his threats to ‘take over’ Greenland vowing that there is ‘no going back’ on his goal to take complete control of the country, and refusing to rule out taking it by force.'
January 21, 2026 at 8:53 AM
'Trump has made it clear that dialogue is the last thing he has in mind.
Yesterday, Trump doubled down on his threats to ‘take over’ Greenland vowing that there is ‘no going back’ on his goal to take complete control of the country, and refusing to rule out taking it by force.'
Yesterday, Trump doubled down on his threats to ‘take over’ Greenland vowing that there is ‘no going back’ on his goal to take complete control of the country, and refusing to rule out taking it by force.'
'It is beyond ironic that at the time of the greatest crisis confronting world capitalism, with the US declaring economic and shooting wars on the rest of the world, that the organisers chose the heading: ‘A Spirit of Dialogue’ as the theme for this year’s meeting.'
January 21, 2026 at 8:52 AM
'It is beyond ironic that at the time of the greatest crisis confronting world capitalism, with the US declaring economic and shooting wars on the rest of the world, that the organisers chose the heading: ‘A Spirit of Dialogue’ as the theme for this year’s meeting.'
'THE World Economic Forum commenced its annual meeting at the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos this week with US president Donald Trump due to deliver his latest threats to the world.'
January 21, 2026 at 8:51 AM
'THE World Economic Forum commenced its annual meeting at the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos this week with US president Donald Trump due to deliver his latest threats to the world.'
World capitalism collapsing into wars and economic crash – Forward to the victory of the world socialist revolution
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World capitalism collapsing into wars and economic crash – Forward to the victory of the world socialist revolution - Workers Revolutionary Party
THE World Economic Forum commenced its annual meeting at the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos this week with US president Donald Trump due to deliver his latest threats to the world. It is beyond ironic t...
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January 21, 2026 at 8:51 AM
World capitalism collapsing into wars and economic crash – Forward to the victory of the world socialist revolution
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‘When war drives up fuel prices, it is households who feel it first.
When supply chains fracture, it is small businesses and working people who absorb the shock.
And when instability grows, it is rarely those with the most power who pay the price.'
When supply chains fracture, it is small businesses and working people who absorb the shock.
And when instability grows, it is rarely those with the most power who pay the price.'
January 20, 2026 at 2:32 PM
‘When war drives up fuel prices, it is households who feel it first.
When supply chains fracture, it is small businesses and working people who absorb the shock.
And when instability grows, it is rarely those with the most power who pay the price.'
When supply chains fracture, it is small businesses and working people who absorb the shock.
And when instability grows, it is rarely those with the most power who pay the price.'
‘Such measures hurt British workers, British business and the British economy, and that’s why I’ve been so clear on this issue.
A trade war is in no one’s interest and my job is to act always in the UK’s national interest.'
A trade war is in no one’s interest and my job is to act always in the UK’s national interest.'
January 20, 2026 at 2:31 PM
‘Such measures hurt British workers, British business and the British economy, and that’s why I’ve been so clear on this issue.
A trade war is in no one’s interest and my job is to act always in the UK’s national interest.'
A trade war is in no one’s interest and my job is to act always in the UK’s national interest.'
‘That is why I say the use of tariffs against allies is completely wrong.
It is not the right way to resolve differences within an alliance.
Nor is it helpful to frame efforts to strengthen Greenland’s security as a justification for economic pressure.'
It is not the right way to resolve differences within an alliance.
Nor is it helpful to frame efforts to strengthen Greenland’s security as a justification for economic pressure.'
January 20, 2026 at 2:30 PM
‘That is why I say the use of tariffs against allies is completely wrong.
It is not the right way to resolve differences within an alliance.
Nor is it helpful to frame efforts to strengthen Greenland’s security as a justification for economic pressure.'
It is not the right way to resolve differences within an alliance.
Nor is it helpful to frame efforts to strengthen Greenland’s security as a justification for economic pressure.'
‘Denmark is a close ally of the United Kingdom and of the United States – a proud NATO member that has stood shoulder to shoulder with us, including at real human cost, in recent decades.
‘Alliances endure because they are built on respect, and partnership, not pressure.'
‘Alliances endure because they are built on respect, and partnership, not pressure.'
January 20, 2026 at 2:29 PM
‘Denmark is a close ally of the United Kingdom and of the United States – a proud NATO member that has stood shoulder to shoulder with us, including at real human cost, in recent decades.
‘Alliances endure because they are built on respect, and partnership, not pressure.'
‘Alliances endure because they are built on respect, and partnership, not pressure.'
‘But there is a principle here that cannot be set aside because it goes to the heart of how stable and trusted international cooperation works.
And so, any decision about the future status of Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark alone.'
And so, any decision about the future status of Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark alone.'
January 20, 2026 at 2:28 PM
‘But there is a principle here that cannot be set aside because it goes to the heart of how stable and trusted international cooperation works.
And so, any decision about the future status of Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark alone.'
And so, any decision about the future status of Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark alone.'
‘Let’s be clear, the security of Greenland matters and it will matter more as climate change reshapes the Arctic.
As sea routes open and strategic competition intensifies, the High North will require greater attention, greater investment, and stronger collective defence.'
As sea routes open and strategic competition intensifies, the High North will require greater attention, greater investment, and stronger collective defence.'
January 20, 2026 at 2:27 PM
‘Let’s be clear, the security of Greenland matters and it will matter more as climate change reshapes the Arctic.
As sea routes open and strategic competition intensifies, the High North will require greater attention, greater investment, and stronger collective defence.'
As sea routes open and strategic competition intensifies, the High North will require greater attention, greater investment, and stronger collective defence.'
'However, he added: ‘Mature alliances are not about pretending differences don’t exist; they are about addressing them directly, respectfully, and with a focus on results.
On Greenland, the right way to approach an issue this serious is through calm discussion between allies.'
On Greenland, the right way to approach an issue this serious is through calm discussion between allies.'
January 20, 2026 at 2:26 PM
'However, he added: ‘Mature alliances are not about pretending differences don’t exist; they are about addressing them directly, respectfully, and with a focus on results.
On Greenland, the right way to approach an issue this serious is through calm discussion between allies.'
On Greenland, the right way to approach an issue this serious is through calm discussion between allies.'
‘THE UK and the US are close allies and close partners. That relationship matters profoundly – not just to our security, but to the prosperity and the stability that people here at home depend on,’ PM Starmer told a Downing Street press conference yesterday.'
January 20, 2026 at 2:26 PM
‘THE UK and the US are close allies and close partners. That relationship matters profoundly – not just to our security, but to the prosperity and the stability that people here at home depend on,’ PM Starmer told a Downing Street press conference yesterday.'
'A quarter of Greenlanders marched against Trump’s plan to annexe Greenland'
January 20, 2026 at 2:25 PM
'A quarter of Greenlanders marched against Trump’s plan to annexe Greenland'