Point me at a few who you would consider credible economists then, heterodox or Classic, could you?

(Seriously)

I did put the word in single quotes, I'm aware it was fraught.
But not seeing Noel and Liam as 'authentically' working class seems absurd, so I'm not sure where the act comes in. At what point in their career did they just start 'acting' working class?
Are we at cross purposes here? I'm no fan.

There are plenty serious, credible economists ready to promote MMT theories. He might have his foot in his mouth here, but if nothing else, he's moving heterodox economics into the mainstream.
Who can look at the last 50 years of post gold-standard economics and think it doesn't need revision?

Are you seriously arguing that the brothers from Burnage were not of authentic 'working class stock'? It's fine not to like the ultra-derivative music, but having a go at 'fake working class' clothes is a bit wide of the mark.

Seems harsh criticising the book for pointing out weaknesses in the System of National Accounts which, while the book was being written, were still in place. Weaknesses in the System of National Accounts that have only just been rectified ("...the latest 2025 updates integrate new tools.." no?

If you don't *need* to work in a soul-crushing enterprise, why the fuck would you?!
If you are lucky enough to be able to retire from *paid work* you'll find there are plenty oldsters doing unpaid and voluntary work. Work can be as much about fulfilment, learning and sociability as salary.

The older I get the more fearful I am when riding in Glasgow traffic. I don't know whether this is a function of getting older (now mid 60s) or whether there simply are massively more cars on the roads I've been riding for 40 years.
Possibly a bit of both!

No doubt filed under: 'If you didn't laugh you'd cry.'

Anyone from @washingtonpost.com on the list?

If not, why not?

As in, give some money to poor people who will spend it rather than save it? And finance infrastructure to improve productivity, create some jobs and stimulate demand in various supply chains?
Outrageous! It might lead to a forecast of 2.9% annual GDP growth.

If Sopel was made of chocolate he would eat himself. He also seems so detached from the world of, I dunno, 'real life and normal people.'

Appalled that Labour is so mealy-mouthed about trying to eradicate child poverty, given the clear long term benefits that accrue.
The relative demonisation of 'chav scroungers robbing the public purse' compared to tax dodgers is illustrative. Only one group gets regularly, widely monstered.

Seems that since the arrival of various social media platforms our print/broadcast legacy outlets have been dancing to whatever tune the socials are getting 'traction' from.
Consequently online lunatics, bad actors and liars set the terms for debate, and legacy gleefully follows on.
A disaster.

My experience of sitting in a Scottish jury was that half of them didn't care and others didn't want to be there. One straight-up said 'I'll agree with whatever the majority think.'
I found the lack of engagement depressing and my faith in the jury system was seriously dented.

"...working like a beaver on meth."
Ha! Excellent.

Even better, now that beavers have been re-introduced to Scotland, I can legit steal and use that phrase. #winwin

Also: great film.

Is it...the marketing, advertising and sponsorship spend of the companies?

You're still playing the man not the ball fella! I want a new ideas and discussion.
Economics coverage and debate in UK media still endlessly talks about 'maxing out the nation's credit cards' and 'think of our national debt like your household debt.'
I'm not convinced these are useful optics.

Is me being called a 'Jock' or a 'Sweaty sock' racist? Should I be offended?
Or only if someone who considers themselves racially superior calls me a 'Porridge wog'?
Or does a lot depend on the context and the relative power of the speakers?