Channel Update - April 2023
There has been a lot of growth on the channel lately. For this week's video we have a discussion (okay its more of a monologue) of how that feels, what that means, and how we can leverage that growth into a push for less inequality and positive economic change.
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00:00 - Betting on It
03:00 - Social Media
06:33 - Being 'Rich'
11:40 - Where We Are
14:45 - Growth
17:00 - Change
20:00 - 'Hustle' Mindset
23:00 - Understand, Share & Push Back
"In an unequal society, your only options are to be poor or separated from humanity". Outstanding quote.
Yes I remember hearing how many wealthy people feel confined to rich areas / locations where they feel safe from kidnap or robbery etc.
I never comment on KZhead videos. Here goes. Its not often you get to see true vulnerability. I'm watching a person who can see two futures. One of these futures scares him and he knows in his soul that something has to be done. Change is coming, I genuinely hope it can be a positive change for the many. Gary, I really appreciate your videos. It enables me to better understand the machinations of how the world around me has changed. My favourite line from this video is. There are two types of jobs, One where you can't eat, one where you can't sleep. Keep doing what your doing.
Yeh that's a great line, sums up how crap things are.
There's no shortage of millionaires willing to go on TV and tell us how lucky we are to get our half a loaf mate never apologise for your success your integrity shines through. I have seen people talking about inequality and mention the figures from your videos, the message is getting out there. Can't wait for the book and what comes next
Never underestimate the power of social media. Best of luck with your book, mate.
@@philipcrossley1279 generic statement that could be said about almost everything
Who reads books nowadays - TikTok and YT shorts is the attention span of most people... Go Gary!
@hond654 long podcasts over 1hr eg Joe Rogan are v popular. So people do have the attention, when its interesting, and benificial to them. E books, and audio book format plus printed version. All corners covered. we have energy cost problems, which can mean people don't have money for laptops. Nor Internet, not if v poor. Though everyone can go to the library for free. Government and even youtube censor stuff, so they could easily censor his channel and website. The book is always available. Sure tick tok etc can be used to draw people in. Depending on price most could get e book, or audio version.
Environmental, Gender and identity based conflict will be encouraged too, basically as many single issue divisive issues as possible will be promoted
Hi Gary - Please read the message from Tony Wilson re: electricity and economics in the comments below (Scroll down a bit). Thanks for all you do!
Gary, your channel is creating awareness and educating a lot of viewers. The information you provide is what I feel should be part of the school curriculum. Keep doing what you are doing and never underestimate the power of the platform you have. Bless you.
I’ve known basically what Gary is saying for years now. But didn’t have a frame of reference for people to know it was true. Except time and how things deteriorate because of choices taken. So it’s great to have someone like Gary who has an "in" as a legitimate source of economic value to say all this. I just wonder if he builds the reach fast enough to stop Starmer squandering the one chance labour are getting with policy’s bang in the center at best 🤔 - I hope so!
We’re not rich but until we retired we were definitely in the top 2/3% of the country, and we definitely do care. There are people around who live very comfortably who do care about others who struggle. Keep going Gary: the UK needs you. You’re right: their is strength in unity.
I left the city in 2013, or rather London, not that I was in finance, I was in retail (the horror). Burnt out and depressed, I came back to my hometown and just focused on trying not to drop dead. Watching someone like this awakens a long dead spark of hope inside me. If you guys need to take time out and strategise, do it. Do whatever can to ensure a) your mental, emotional and physical health and b) the long term success of your main mission as you describe it here. Everything else is secondary by a country mile. You’ve made me realise that maybe the best use of my time is organising in my community to connect into the wider movement you guys will be heralding. So I have a lot to think about now too. For the people!!!!
Gary dont take the weight of the world on your shoulders that way lies madness .You do good work in helping everyday people understand how we are being shafted,thats enough for anyone.
Spot on James, imagine a Government full of Garys....
Justice in a word 🙌
Thank you Gary! The importance of your call to unite cannot be overstated. The warning signs are are there - we are fast approaching a tipping point and we need to have each other’s backs if it’s not going to turn really nasty. United we stand… Divided we fall.
Really looking forward to the book Gary. Wishing you strength.
*HEY GARY:* I'm an Australian engineer who started informally studying economics a few years ago because I got so frustrated with the interference I got on projects from people with MBAs and economics degrees. They always pushed back with 1 or both of 2 basic questions: _"What's the business case for that?"_ and _"Who's going to pay for it?"_ Even when we could answer what they ask they'd push back or worse send HR after us. So from an engineering perspective its great to see people like you also pushing back at these people because they have left a legacy in the energy and water sectors that will take decades to fix. I know you know about the neoliberal economics of people like Margret Thatcher and how its caused massive inequality, but I'd like to talk to you about what else it caused. Trying to keep it simple I'll only talk about the electricity part of the energy sector because its the easiest to understand. energy and *my most sincere apologies for the length of this:* FIRST AND IMPORTANTLY - When governments built and managed the energy sector as a public enterprise its KPI was NOT profit. People in every country including Australia used to whine and complain about what it cost to run power stations. What we never heard about was what we got in return -> Very cheap energy that allowed out economies to grow and create massive amounts of productive value adding employment. But that didn't suit the free market libertarians of Chicago School economics. I'm Australian but did my degree in America and there's a giant mistake the rest of us make in that we think America has a Left & Right politics. Its has liberal and libertarian 2 forms of Right sided ideology. American Liberals believe in a strong government frame work to protect and provide freedom and economic growth. American Libertarians believe in minimalist government, minimalist oversight and *ZERO* corporate regulations so they can do whatever they like. One thing not often noted is that the Chicago School is a reference to the University of Chicago which is a private university in part founded by *John D Rockefeller who hated government because they put limits on what he could do.* Out of UC came people like James McKinsey who founded the consulting industry. Go listen to Mariana Mazzucato on that. Also out of UC came neo-conservative politics that produced things like the invasion of Iraq. Most importantly out of UC came neoliberal economics from people like Hayek and Freidman who can be summed up on 2 words _"deregulate"_ & _"privatise."_ This is what we more commonly know as Reaganomics and Thatcherism. The problem with neoliberal economics in energy is that it flips the energy sector from a driver of economic & employment growth into a profit making enterprise. There's actually no KPIs in neoliberal economics, because that implies there's more than one indicator and in neoliberal economics there is only the one indicator - profit. Direct cut and past from the McKinsey website _"t has now been 50 years since economist Milton Friedman asked and answered a fundamental question: What is the role of business in society? Friedman’s stance was plain: “There is one and only one social responsibility of business-to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits.” That view has long influenced management thinking, corporate governance, and strategic moves. "_ You should understand that better than I do. What the effect is that when you privatise the energy sector you don't bring in investment to the energy sector you actually kill it and its killed in a very specific way. You need to understand there are 2 main parts to the energy sector - base load and load following. In case you don't know base load is the minimum amount your society needs every hour of everyday just to keep things going. Load following is what's needed when people start turning things on or switching them off and it has to respond. Base load only varies with economic growth (or decline) while load following changes every minute of every day. Power stations are similar to goods transportation. When you want to deliver lots of small packages like Amazon does where there's variety you use delivery vans. When you want to move tons of product in bulk you use a semi-trailer. Just like a semi costs a lot more than a van so do the large bulk delivery power stations. Example 1) Hinkley Point C (currently under construction at £26 Billon and rumored to now cost £35 Billion took 7 years to design, approve and get started. It will take 10 years to build and is planned to provide power in starting in 2028 for 60 years. I have done the math and it will take around 15 years to pay of at 80% operation. So what's the business case for spending that much money and the CEO wont see a return for over 30 years? That's over 120 quarterly statements that say _"we spent and are still paying off the investment."_ Example 2) Any wind farm, lets just say it has 100 turbines. When the first turbine is built (1% completion) you have income and as you build more turbines and connect them you have more income. Income for the existing turbines to pay for the rest of the turbines. What do you think investors will invest in the £26-35 Billion dollar lump they wont see a return from for 30+ years or the wind farm they wont even have to raise all the funds needed to build it. So fundamentally governments have a completely different agenda tot the private sector when it comes to electricity investment. When governments do energy they are always building ahead of demand so the system has MORE CAPACITY than is needed. That keeps market prices low because of over supply and YES I did a class in economics. That allows new businesses to start and existing businesses to develop, grow and employ people. When the private sector does energy they DON'T BUILD bulk delivery power stations they BUY EXISTING bulk delivery power stations *OR* they build smaller load following stations where they can get return on investment. There is a monster "herd of elephants in the room" issue and nobody talks about it. FIRST - understand the demand curve for energy is a direct proportional function of population. If the population grows so does the energy demand curve. When the private sector *BUYS* an existing power station it is generally in a market with OVER SUPPLY. If anyone build more large bulk supply so that energy supply stays ahead of demand then prices stay low and profits stay low. *IF THEY DO NOTHING and JUST WAIT* then eventually (because of population growth) energy demand will flip the market from over supply to under supply and the market price will GO UP. *Best of all the actual costs of generation will not change.* So when the power in the UK goes from 20p to 54p (as it did) that additional 34p is *100% PROFIT.* All these private companies ever had to do was *WAIT* until population outgrew supply. The problem is that those costs are paid by every household and business, So not only does everyone have less money to spend which affects consumption but businesses are less profitable because their electricity costs are higher. So nobody can go to their boss and ask for a raise to help pay their electricity bill because their boss ALSO HAS AN ELECTRICITY BILL. Higher electricity costs NEGATIVELY affect the economy at every level and yet where are the economists saying we need to fix this? Yeah they are silent because they are the people who told everyone that privatising the energy sector was the right thing to do because (and they said this everywhere) _"Competition would produce better services at lower costs!"_ If you want to talk about this great. If you want to do a video about this even better.
Tony, what's an excellent explanation. You could really work with Gary on that, as you have experience in the industry. But there is more to profiting from energy - government subsidies. Which are nearly direct transfer of money from taxpayers to the fossil fuel companies.
@@silverlinings3946 Government subsidies in the energy sector are completely out of control around the world. Here in Australia we have given over AU$10 Billion to the gas companies to help them develop new fields and gas plants. They have made over AU$140 Billion and not paid a cent in tax. The YT Channel Just have a think recently did a vid on subsidies and the number is staggering.
I appreciate your voice and reflection. Looking forward to your future work. It gives me hope for your generation.
I would love to read or hear more on this. Great explanation.
@@snoogles007 In recent months I have begun to participate in a live stream called Steve Keen and Friends. Steve is a fellow Australian but currently based in Europe. Like Gary he's what I'd call a rebel economist as in someone who's calling out the main stream economists for the frauds they are and the damage they are doing. Steve is also one of the very few economists anywhere who's reasonably attuned to the energy issues. He's come at it from the economics side and I am coming at it from the engineering side.
If you feel disconnected from us, some creators do a premiere where they engage in live chat while it airs. Or you can post as normal and then hang around answering questions for the first 30-60mins once a video has been posted
Gary, I really appreciate the time and effort you put into creating this content and for making it accessible to people like me who are not experts in the field.
Gary, keep the faith, you're obviously passionate about stopping inequality and we do currently need alternative leaders to create this change so the more followers you get, the more you can lead thus do whatever you need to do to reach more people. Don't worry about your own finances or fame, ordinary people don't mind you making money or getting recognition as you're trying to do good with the money you've made and the recognition you're getting. Patreon gives you the opportunity to obtain some wealthy sponsors for the channel. At the end of the day, you've got to do what you believe in with honesty, integrity, perseverance, compassion and belief. I appreciate your efforts - you've educated me about this country's grossly unequal economy and I thank you for that. 💪
Very well said...spot on Mr.Real!
No rush Gary. Pace yourself and keep delivering quality thought provoking material. God bless!
Don't stop Gary. I've put myself up for election because of you! I'm now a Lib Dem in a local election (as they have an internal campaign for wealth and land taxes). Keep the videos going. Keep up the pressure.
hi Verde well done , good on you , i am interested in knowing why lib dems not labour greens or a fringe left wing organisation ? i am certainly not saying its bad what you are doing Keynes was a liberal and changed the world in the way we want to , currently i worry that to many lib dems have bought into the broken neoliberal settlement but 1 that can change and 2 i am interested in your point of view
@@richardclark2290 Hi Richard, I had a look at the Greens and they don’t have the party structure to be a major force anytime soon. Labour favour first-past-the-post, are locked in a private versus public ideological rut and are dominated by elites/elite interests, whom control their selections. So it would have been highly unlikely that I’d have been selected for any seat of consequence as somebody who originates from a working class background. The Lib Dems are an ideas party and more democratic. If we ignore their self-destructive coalition agreement, they were the creators of the 1945 social pact (Beveridge report) and Keynesianism (as you point out) - albeit not the implementers (Labour, Attlee 1945-51). I felt I had more of a chance creating a platform vocalising ideas such as a wealth tax and a land tax in the Lib Dems. It is working out that way so far. It’s only my opinion, but on balance the LDs are likely more representative of the lower middle class have so a better positioning to stop the class contraction and grow it back from beneath with progressive policies like the wealth tax on £50M+ individuals - which, when I start talking about it to voters and explain that these people are not mobile and their wealth is tied up in assets, is very popular.
@@verdebritanica hi mate very interesting , is it poss to have a messenger chat ?
@@richardclark2290 After May 4th would suit me best. It's a bit hectic upto election day.
@@verdebritanica yes sorry i was going to reply and say dont worry if u r busy :) yes we got my friend kate elected in 2021 2 or 3 canvasses a day every day... , bare in mind may 5th is when the hard work really starts she is doing a 60 hour week for 14k as a councillor but also getting people housed , sola pannels on council houses , air filtration systems for some people (many with asma ) on a main road... so you can do a lot of good and i am sure you will , it would be cool to have a chat if you can , i liberal a stock and in the labour party so have a lot of thoughts and experience in this stuff
1:50 - Just about the most succinct description I've ever heard, how those three sectors are absurdly broken.
Gary you the man, a man with morals, empathy and love. Woolfy smith said POWER TO THE PEOPLE. Let’s go 💪
@Gary’s Economics If this platform’s voice or influence becomes big enough! I imagine there will be some sort of smear campaign/ trolling directed at you. I think it is important to have some distance from negative and positive messages directed at you.
Gary point out the economy only works for the few,all these people are on a grave train, there's not interested in wealth distribution,so long as there Jobs Safe, we a crash before people realise,we are all part of the economy, which ever job they do, He reminds me of Will Hutton, Max kieser, Peter wolf, Berny Sander,
Keep up the great work Gary. Like you I grew up poor and ended up relatively well off. I think you have to be reminded of what life is like for the people you grew up with to hold onto a social conscience. I had a lot of health issues that taught me how horrible life is what you are in pain. I had great healthcare (not in the U.K.) and it was still horrible. Then I realised how truly awful it must be for people like me trying to use the NHS where wait times are in years. That is what got me absolutely furious about inequality and barbaric neoliberal economics. It's not a happy space to be in, constantly angry and cynical. Then I remember what my life was like in pain and I remember the many many people who still suffer with no respite and I count myself extremely lucky but also motivated to change things.
Thank you. I'm one of those people, and it's really terrifying, but also just... Deadening? We know we're f*cked. What really hurts is that we're also ignored. Thank you for seeing us.
@@bluesunquake hi Heather. I am sorry that you are having a tough time. I know it sounds trite but even while everything can look totally bleak, things can change for the better. For me I got lucky with a physio that I was recommended. It's no exaggeration that they gave me my life back. But before that process started, I had gone at least 2 years wondering how much more I could take. It has really seemed totally impossible that it would get better. And yet in the end it did. As powerless as I know it can feel, do remember that there are people out there who have your back. People you don't know. This whole rotten system is starting to collapse. As it does there will be opportunities to rally a lot of people around a movement to change society for the better. The fact that people like Gary and me exist, people who on paper should oblivious to this stuff but are not, means that the lies and the cruelty of the system are being laid bare even to people who benefit from it. And most of those people are not bad, they just don't understand. But they are starting to understand. And that is in itself a radicalising experience for us.
It's alienation all round atm, anyways keep fighting the good fight Gary thanks for all that you do.
"Young people can either get jobs where they can’t eat or can’t sleep" it got to me that. It’s true. It has to change!
Gary - If you really want to change the UK you need to find a way to lead people The majority of voters are very stupid, they wont read your book, but they will back you if you show potential to change their lives Keep repeating your message over and over on as many platforms as possible - good luck
I really wish this was the case. I'm sure the right wing billionaire media Barron's would smear the fuck out of Gary proportionally to his audience reach😢
Agreed - but those don’t read mainstream media won’t absorb it and a lot of people refuse mainstream media these days! Especially me
Gary, what ever route you decide to go down, you will have our support. Everyone on this channel enjoy how you explain things, how you put things. Making us realise that this country is hugely broke, we have learnt more because of YOU!!! Thank you ❤
Don't feel like you have to build the political movement Gary, you are the specialist, the catalyst, thats up to us. Keep us informed about the book, Maybe should have plugged that while you were on Russell Brand 😂. Appearing on his show by the way is a wonderful way to build awareness. Reaching out and collaborating with like minded political truth seekers is an excellent strategy. Thanks for continuing to guide us in this change 🙏
I just want to echo all of the positive comments below. You are on an amazing journey, keep pushing and keep walking, your authenticity and patience is key 💪
Your description of your friends' strees and anxiety about their economic wellbeing proves your core thesis is CORRECT.
The channel is brilliant. Your story is brilliant. Your no nonsense explanations are brilliant. The next move for you and many others is to unify around a banner of 'The status quo can not go on' We need the great communicators to get together. For some traditional political types it'll mean burying some hatchets but I see you as a part of it. It can only work if many likeminded people get together.
Novara!! I think you should become their economics editor and work for them. United we stand. Politics Joe. Byline. These are the seeds of a new media this country needs and the more they support each other the more of a force they become. I see you as a part of this bigger movement in educating the public on social problems that do not get enough coverage in mainstream media and providing alternative options on how people can live their lives. Don’t stress too much about what you need to do. Theres a lot. Focus on one thing at a time. Get the book done and your subscribers will be around when you decide to focus more on the channel. Your voice is an important part of the education of future generations. Keep up the good work Gary.
Thank you, Gary ❤ Especially for not reducing these important ideas to thirty second sound bites. I look forward to reading your book! Take care and stay well ❤
I'm a huge supporter of this channel and your efforts, thank you! I have long pointed at the inequality of the additional tax burden of the 2007 bailouts landing normal people while the richest received government money, sort of socialism for the richest and capitalism for the rest of us, but I've learnt so much more from your channel. While change seems like such a difficult target, like you say something big will happen at some point. It's down to all of us to push for positive change that actually addresses the root cause of the problems rather than a negative change like having our anger misdirected. I only wish I could do more.
There is so much I want to say but others would say it better, so simply, thank-you!
I feel the same and am much encouraged by all the positive comments
I have found this episode hugely moving. What you are saying really is that no man is an island. The stress of having a clear insight into the huge divide in society, which you can clearly have and which you can see is getting worse, is too much for the shoulders of one man alone. You need to be part of a broad alliance of workers media outlets, a valuable part, but to know you are just a part, because that way workers get your valuable knowledge but you are not fighting the battle on your own. One way is not to hugely expand your channel but just to keep it running along naturally increasing your viewer numbers and in the same vein as now, but making yourself increasing available to other channels as guest speaker and spreading the message as widely as possible within your own time constraints. Your channel gives me hope.
Excited to hear there's a book on the way! I will preorder a copy for certain
The young need to be politically engaged. That's the key to stopping this downward spiral for ordinary people.
The only way! It’s always two hands 🙌🏻 pulling the only Problem was by the 80s normal people had it good enough. Forgot what it took & stopped pulling. Then that other hand ( capital ) pulled us all the way to ..here!
Keep fighting the good fight Gary mate! You’ve helped me understand the mechanics of what’s going on by breaking it down into a language that’s easier to understand. Just keep pressing forward, please. We’re desperate for people like your good self right now, we really are ✊
Gary you are a unique person, there are a few like you in this world and many of us lesser people who support you, know what a mountain there is to climb. Be kind to yourself, you are already working wonders. One drop in the pool send out thousands and thousands of ripples. Your advice re education and community is the way!
You're a campaigner and an educator, grow your base to provide ordinary people with the means to understand economics and be economically literate. You're doing great work, Knowledge is power!
Gary you give me hope that things can be changed, that we can mend our broken society and give our children the world they deserve. I'm looking forward to your name going down in history as the catalyst for real change. Please keep doing what you're doing ❤
Gary you are such an inspiration and you've taught me so much about the reality of how economics works that I so appreciate and I've shared with others (although unfortunately some aren't open to listening). Your work is one of the few lights in these dark times so please do what you need to do to keep your sanity while growing the movement how you see best. Perhaps take a leaf out of Novara and Owen Jones's books by seeking donations so you can hire people to support you with managing the KZhead, reading the messages etc. We believe in you and are behind you, I want to see you in government one day.
Finally got round to your novara show. Subbed. Keep it up man. It's crazy to see a guy just telling it how it is *and* having the chops to back it up.
Gary. You put clearly and eloquently into words what I’ve been increasingly feeling for the last decade. I’m not rich, I’m a healthcare worker so far from it but I get an insight into the wealth gap through my work that most don’t. The clever thing the rich do is they hide in plain sight; I don’t think working people generally comprehend just how much wealth is concentrated to the 1%, so arguments of austerity gain traction with them even when it’s blatantly harmful to them. You’re amazing. I want to help. I’ve been sharing your videos with anyone who’ll listen to me, but I want to do more. Keep it up. Looking forward to the book 👍
You are empathetic. It doesn't mean you kill yourself through stress/unable to sleep/addiction! Every person you help through your efforts is a mustard seed that has immense value. The momento of your cause is perhaps overwhelming, just think of what you have to do, one day at a time. Leaders need to come from the people to bring down the elite. Feel the frequency of your collective head and heart. You are more powerful than you imagine. Peace be onto you.
Just keep on Gary....you are doing a great job. Many thanks.
The education aspect is so important. People get zero education on how the real economy works (both macro and micro) throughout their formal studies. But this is such an important subject to know how to move, operate and thrive in society. And I believe this is done on purpose so the masses are easier to trick and manipulate. What you are doing is amazing. The way you explain things is clear and concise even for people who know nothing about the matter (like myself!). I hope you will grow and succeed in your aims.
Great video, I love your honesty in this. I give huge kudos to Gary for this.
Keep it up, your channel is growing, more people are seeing how the system is stacked against them. "Tax wealth not work" Cheers Gary, your doing well.
If I were PM, I'd instantly make an offer to Gary to be a senior economic advisor. His ability to communicate complex financial topics to the masses is unparalleled. He has real insight into the way the economy actually works and would make huge improvements to policy.
Gary, you are extremely intelligent, coupled with your remarkable integrity and deep wisdom, is it any wonder we hang on every word you say? The challenges faced for those you most care about aren't going to go away, your conscience won't allow you to stay silent. Your subscribers here on YT and other places will only grow and we will support you. Your time is NOW.
People who say "you're rich, why do you care?" are telling you more about themselves than anything else.
This path you are taking adds a lot of hope to people needing information and understanding of what is going on. Channels like yours, Novara Media and Politics Joe are really keeping me from being clueless about what is happening and help keeping me involved! P.s. your interview video with Aaron from Novara Media was amazing. It really has some good food for thought that people NEED to chow down on!
The first thing I thought to myself when I started watching the channel was "where can I read more?" I think finishing the book first is a good move. It gives people a place to start if they want to know more. I'm eagerly anticipating the book, keep up the good work mate.
'Change' and 'Hustle' were especially insightful and important chapters. Stellar show!✊United we stand, divided we fall
We appreciate you Gary , thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. The last thing we want to see is the wait of the world drag down your mental health . We know this is a marathon. Stay health in mind and body , don't neglect yourself. Much love
Fantastic work, thanks again, one step at a time! Looking forward to the next one
Outsource work that you either don’t like doing or someone else can do better so you have more time and energy for the things that are important to your business plan which in this case is reduce inequality. The main takeaway I noticed from this video was that you remind me very much of a sole trader trying to do everything themselves who is about to take the leap into prioritising and outsourcing work in order to grow. And growth of you and this brand can only mean growth of the message. That is why I’m excited and supportive.
Yes it is very much like that I think!
You are one of the few lighthouses out there , keep shining . So we can all steer ourselves round the rocks.
I love Garys politics, but I would struggle, too finding a friend that would be interested enough to watch one of his videos . Politics is a hard sale.
I love that your signature style is honesty.
One thing I really really appreciate about this channel (and about the book) is that it's not focused on the media circus of the latest controversy, it's focused on the bigger & more important picture. So keep talking up and most of all don't overwork yourself! This knowledge is a lot for people to take in, it's a sea change in culture, and that won't be done in a sprint.
You are correct, the world is crazy it is actually unbelievable!
We like gary , , Economic top G!
I think you're a great voice because you speak in a straight forward way from experience of the dirty system and we can all understand you. You're a bookie trying to tell people not to bet.
You have an ability to really put into words things that i think a lot of people are aware of but simply dont know how to express. People know something is wrong but they don't know what or how. What you say about being able to politically engage makes so much sense. Our vote basically makes no difference, but by communicating with others, we can start a new movement, party, whatever, that might be able to make real change
You touched on your feelings of almost guilt that you have money when so many are struggling. Only decent people feel this kind of thing. The ones who feel nothing are selfish to the degree of being a sociopath and worse. You, my friend, are a decent human being. I really admire you.
Exactly!
Can't wait to buy your book. Amazing what you're doing, thank you.
Keep on the path of doing your excellent work.
Your videos are great. These days, I barely have time to read work related literature, and having a yt or podcast enables me to listen and learn whilst running in a circle of daily requirements. Maybe you could start a podcast series, which would also be helpful.
80k subscribers! let’s goooo 🎉
"The onlu way to protect ourselves is to learn to engage politically, couldnt agree mre n having looked into it last couple of years know it could be bloody beautiful and help heal more than our hearts n minds. what an honest vid thank you
This channel has been a real eye opener. Its easy to see that things are bad because we are living in it but im now actually understanding why. As you alluded to, I fear that people have been so conditioned by mainstream media and politics to blame the other. Manufactured moral panics over the marginalised and misunderstood are constant and increasingly vicious, even though I didn't know exactly what was going on before I though it was obvious that refugees aren't the reason my energy bills are so high. That LGBT people merely exsisting isn't the reason wages stay low but the rent keeps getting higher, but a frightening number of people are hyperfocused on culture wars BS. Give people somebody to look down on, and they’ll empty their pockets for you. Given that trade unions have recently woken up into action, not just in the UK but all over Europe and seeing people like yourself helping people develop a framework to understand whats actually going on gives me some hope. I hope through education and community organising we can turn the tide and push towards a positive future. Because I fear if we don't we will succumb to fascism.
Thanks for the update Gary and keep doing what you're doing - we have to make sure the change that's coming is a positive one.
Garry you're a legend for what you're doing ! I 100÷ agree we need to trickle down the right knowledge and increase reach. ✌🏼From 🇳🇱
You are our glimmer of hope in a mad world of big money that we are powerless to change. Keep at it, Gary.
Love what you're doing, and you were great on Russell Brand! For now, maybe it would be great to do more with him? We need a new party, with you as Chancellor.
Keep it up Gary you're one man can only do so much. Your content is exactly what this country needs. Do what you need to do with the channel and we'll support it cos we don't see any other f***** speak truth and articulate the working class' frustrations like you do 😂 big up east London love bruvva
Gary people have been taught 'learned helplessly' and as you rightly say this keeps the majority divided and suppressed.
Your perspective is needed globally. Im grateful to have stumbled on your channel. I was going down the YT rabbit hole watching content based on scams and one of your videos appeared as recommended. The system is rigged and change needs to occur for the ordinary person or we are stuffed,
Gary be the change you want to see. Make all your ventures co-ops. Lets help create a new system beyond capitalism where we have democracy in the economy!
Great video! Thank you Gary.
Gary, I’m sure this goes without saying but if you need people to read messages or do any low-grade admin work that needs only a few hours per week, I’d be up for it and so would many others. Stay strong ✌️
The other side has already started. Keep up the good work fella.
One of your best videos IMO (which is saying something). You're doing something truly amazing.
I think another problem is not just the division of the working class (I myself being in that category) is that people like myself don't have the proper understanding of politics. I think politicians make it very difficult for us to understand how the systems work. But that makes sense right if you don't understand how can u change it. You just end up angry for something you feel u have no control over and can't change it because you just haven't an understanding of it. That's why finding people like yourself speak plainly about this situation is just so refreshing and really engaging! It actually makes me excited to listen and learn because I know and understand what you are saying... It's that simple. Thank you for doing what you're doing. I hope it makes a big difference in this world.
You have such a clear understanding of where we are. But so much misinformation being spread.
Thank you so much. Thank you for reminding us that we live in a system, abstract system, that is our invention and so can be changed.
just absolutely love this guy - so so so glad - the utube is 'working' (a small light at this moment in time - i know) plz plz continue this channel
Always take time out to watch your vids. But you gotta grow and branch out. If you can't read the messages all the time - no worries. The work you do is vital. We have so little chance to change the system in time but you are a significant force for good...✊✊
Good luck with the book Gary.
I agree about things in the short term will keep deteriating. They will keep increasing debt,businesses will keep borrowing and buying shares back. Wages will keep going down in real terms. Investment and productivity will stay low
You’re a legend mate
Thank you for all you do, but remember to look after yourself as well,
Awesome work mate. Can you link up more with Novara and leverage their business capability and grow together? Heck, get Corbyn on board and start a new party.
Glad to see this message coming through and getting stronger . I have tried and tried for the last fifteen years to get this message across through my job teaching young adults. The question was always “why should we care about others”? I never managed such a succinct and comprehensive answer. So thank you for using your voice and your platform. And considerable knowledge too.
Gary you remind me of Eduardo Moreira from Brazil. He was in banking and something clicked, he is now trying to get a TV up. Keep up the good fight.
Hi Gary, I love your channel and I have got a lot from it. AND you are part of of an ecosystem of people working to make things better... So keep doing what you are doing well and remember to look after yourself in a balanced way... You can't do everything.... Lots of other people are doing their good work too. One of the unhelpful stories in our society is that we are all individuals. This is only partly true. It is revolutionary and more sustainable for our energy and getting stuff done to remember that we are also a social species and all of us are part of a larger communities too.... I really find this helpful to remember personally. Many thanks for all your great work.
We'll get there mate. One day.
"young people either can't eat or can't sleep", or both. Thank you Gary
Good luck to you Gary.Keep going 😊
Gary, courageous - especially knowledgeable - people like you are so rare and precious, we thank you for your endevours and sacrifices for your society, for us. good luck with the book, but PLEASE stick with THIS endeavour as well as trying to engage main-stream media so you can reach as many 'normal' people as you can - I promise I'll keep supporting you however I can, and I'm sure other also will. Can we pre-order your book - i HOPE it's on kindle? cheers - graham (a coward in comparison !)
Gary and Co. you guys have such a great message, stay strong! I work in architecture and see these issues of inequality sprillaling through that lense and the search for solutions etc from that side of things, and I think you are really onto something with the angle you come from about educating people to create the potential for a better world. Have you listened to any of Vicky Spratts work on the housing crisis, you two could probably have a fantastic discussion about solutions etc. Good on you man 👍✌
Well said Gary, keep doing what you do. Good luck with the book. Encouraging people to unite and broaden their perspective is crucial now. Anything that will help them to acknowledge their power. Never doubt yourself - I think your role is being laid out for you! Just go for it! Kx