{"id":5078,"date":"2016-10-24T08:13:54","date_gmt":"2016-10-24T08:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/globaltable.org.uk\/wp\/?p=5078"},"modified":"2016-10-28T17:50:34","modified_gmt":"2016-10-28T17:50:34","slug":"matters-in-the-air-october-26th-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globaltable.org.uk\/wp\/archives\/5078","title":{"rendered":"Matters in the Air: 26th October 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

MATTERS IN THE AIR<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 these notes compiled by Rev Canon Peter Challen are\u00a0posted\u00a0at\u00a0http:\/\/globaltable.org.uk\/wp\/<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0and contribute background\u00a0information for\u00a0the Global Table,\u00a0which continues on\u00a0Wednesdays from 12noon to 2pm at the School of Economic Science, 11-13 Mandeville Place, W1U 3AJ \u2013\u00a0now\u00a0hosted by\u00a0the\u00a0Open Research Group<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 meetings are open to all on\u00a0a drop-in basis.\u00a0\u00a0<\/em>We all continue to foster the public sense of the search for inclusive justice. We are trying to sense the richness of our networking without overburdening with detail. We collaborate that\u00a0 action may flow in, specified targeted initiatives AND in acknowledgement of our shared commitment to the promotion of Monetary Justice.\u00a0Please send\u00a0comments or questions on any issues raised\u00a0and copy in\u00a0org@globaltable.org.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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REPORTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Assemblies for Democracy<\/strong> – a summary of progress so far is in preparation. \u00a0See latest published report:\u00a0https:\/\/assembliesfordemocracy.org\/2016\/07\/26\/report-on-constituting-democracy\/<\/a>.
\nNext meeting will be held on 10th November 2016.<\/p>\n

British Constitution Group:<\/strong> Justin Walker has just circulated a new:\u00a0Winchester Declaration<\/a> with a substantial\u00a0Media Briefing<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0an Open Letter to Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP, Lord Chancellor<\/a><\/p>\n

Critical Thinking<\/strong> posts daily blogs on a wide range of topics, and\u00a0runs a regular discussion group on Wednesday evenings:\u00a0http:\/\/www.freecriticalthinking.org<\/a><\/p>\n

ICUK: <\/strong>is\u00a0<\/strong>dealing with BOTH <\/strong>the need for many urgent palliatives<\/strong> within a dying system AND <\/strong>a systemic curative<\/strong> re-design by the democratic application of a curative and integrated political-economy.\u00a0\u00a0 Everyone who is ready to consider our challenge is likely already to be engrossed in a palliative in the existing system. We must clearly honour that fact, while also asking them as sensitively as we can to put their name and some deliberate additional activity to a critical mass movement for systemic restructuring. In this context we are offering the vital non-partisan, that is inclusive, approach \u2018to use the system, to become the system to change the system, to recover trust\u2019<\/em>.<\/p>\n

In order to bolster this educative mind-shift and maintain the creative tension of what so many think of as either\/or rather than both\/and, we must ensure that any clarifying of language does not obscure this profoundly radical intent \u2013 otherwise we are seen to be just another worthy radical adjustment disconnected from the integrity that is natural in the creative forces from which we all spring.\u00a0 Cromwell puts it bluntly in ousting Parliamentarians. Collective discord demands fundamental reform,\u00a0but we are trying \u2018to use the system. to become the system, to change the system to recover trust: \u00a0http:\/\/www.constitutionalists.uk. This site is now subject to revision with new more realistic targets \u2013 enquire via peterchallen@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

LETSlink c<\/strong>ontinues with\u00a0systematic implementation of long-envisaged national and regional hubs \u2013\u00a0http:\/\/www.letslinkuk.net\/practice\/central-hub.htm<\/a>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0in order to\u00a0enhance participation\u00a0in different regions of the UK:\u00a0local groups are linked here:\u00a0http:\/\/www.letslinkuk.net\/regions\/uk-map.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Occupy Economics Working Group<\/strong>\u00a0continues to meet Mondays and Fridays 5-7pm at Friends House Euston, welcomes new visitors who drop by, and contributes papers to our network:\u00a0http:\/\/occupylondon.org.uk\/occupy-economics-working-group\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Social Capitalism: <\/strong>Robert Corfe writes: “Is social capitalism\u00a0the answer to countering the polarisation of wealth and the threat of unemployment? The most penetrating socio-economic analysis of humanity\u2019s condition today presents a fresh approach that cuts through the discredited ideological baggage of the past. Access the website \u2013bhttp:\/\/www.socialcapitalistnetwork.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Further Reports <\/strong>are invited from our associates in the quest for inclusive justice to stir our awareness.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Ed Mayo<\/strong>, formerly of NEF and currently Secretary General\u00a0of Cooperatives UK, has sent us details of his latest book, “Values”, published by Greenleaf – see:\u00a0values-by-ed-mayo-oct-2016<\/a>.
\nThis is one of the best examples of palliatives within our dying system. Under our principle of BOTH\/AND, can we persuade Ed and the co-operative movement to also study the fundamental need for profound systemic change? Reading BOTH<\/u> Ed above AND<\/u> Fred below, takes us deep into facing that challenge.<\/em><\/p>\n

Fred Harrison<\/strong> has just published a book of exceptional value to our cause. BEYOND BREXIT: THE BLUEPRINT<\/strong> – Here is the front and back cover story:\u00a0How to fund a revitalised Europe and honour the UK referendum\u00a0Beyond Brexit: The Blueprint – <\/strong>Powerful land owners twice blocked the blueprint that would serve as the model for peace and prosperity in Europe in the 20th century. Will the democratic mandate be thwarted in the 21st century?\u00a0\u00a0 FRED HARRISON \u00a0&\u00a0 MASON GAFFNEY: Back cover:\u00a0“The People of Britain spoke truth to power with their vote on Brexit. The majority rejected the advice of most MPs: remain in the European Union. And they faced down the financial institutions which warned that a terrible price would be paid for regaining national sovereignty. But the authors of Beyond Brexit reveal that the nation’s aspirations will be thwarted by home-grown taxes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Treadmill Taxes exercise the power to defeat the mission on which Theresa May’s government has embarked. Those taxes deprive the UK of about f500 billion every year in lost wealth and welfare. VAT deprives Europe of about \u20ac1 trillion. But there is hope. With their referendum vote, responsibility fell on the people to mandate the financial reform that would convert the UK into a beacon of hope for the nations of Europe.\u00a0 Emancipation from Treadmill Taxes would free the UK to conclude a mutually beneficial deal with the\u00a0 EU, which must reform itself. Its tax regime drives citizens out of their home communities in search of work, shifting the costs of misgovernance onto others. Legislation to reform the public’s finances was twice enacted by Westminster in the 20th century. Parliament shamed itself by failing to honour the democratic will. The historic mandate for change must now be renewed, to establish that sovereignty resides in the will of the people, not in the private interests of rent-seekers:\u00a0Land Research Trust\u00a0 \u00a35.<\/p>\n

Global Community: November 2016 Newsletter:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/globalcommunitywebnet.com\/Dialogue2017\/Newsletter\/November2016\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Richard Murphy<\/strong> important blog. Corbyn\u2019s investment plans will cost less than the government\u2019s QE programme<\/a>\u00a0– 29\u00a0Sep 2016. \u00a0Also from Richard Murphy:<\/strong> The Financial Reporting Council really has got to talk to the world beyond the City<\/a>\u00a0 – 21\u00a0Sep 2016. Richard spoke at the Labour Party Conference \u2013 can anyone report on his impact?<\/p>\n

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Peter Frase<\/strong> presented at a recent Momentum meeting a summary of\u00a0his latest book: Four Futures: Life After Capitalism – one thing we can be certain of is that capitalism will end – an exhilarating exploration into the utopias and dystopias that could develop from present society: see review in Jacobin Mag: https:\/\/www.jacobinmag.com\/2011\/12\/four-futures\/<\/a> – published by Verso Books, see:\u00a0https:\/\/www.versobooks.com\/books\/1847-four-futures<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Brighton based music promoter Rock Salts, in association with Momentum,<\/strong> are hosting a night of music and politics at the Brighton Dome on 16th December<\/strong>. Crossing genres and generations, the headliners will be drawn from international talent such as the psychedelic rock band Temples,\u00a0Mercury prize nominee Kathryn Williams and the legendary Paul Weller playing alongside long time collaborator Paul Wyatt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Devil\u2019s Pulpit<\/strong>\u00a0by Robert Taylor: published 1832 in Boston Massachussets, and re-published in\u00a02006 \u2013 recommended as an important read by Pete Davis. This series of sermons challenged the rigid and uncompromising views that were held by Christianity in England at the time. Reverend Taylor was originally a doctor who took up the holy orders in the Church of England. \u00a0Read more of this fascinating history: \u00a0https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Devils-Pulpit-Robert-Taylor\/dp\/1585092576<\/a>.
\nSee also Astronomico Theological Lectures: https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Astronomico-Theological-Lectures-Robert-Classic-Reprint\/dp\/B0093DF53C<\/a> \u2013 Rev Robert Taylor was challenging the whole structure of the church.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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