Comrie Conversations

Comrie Conversations are a series of discussions around the future of Scotland. Coming together to learn and share opinions on the way forward for our country.

[Caroline Murphy @CazCazmurphy1]

An inspiring and thought provoking Comrie Conversations Election Special. Thank you to Bo, @stephenpaton134 and the @ComrieChats team for providing much food for thought. It's time to challenge the @scotgov to put the Climate Crisis at the centre of all future policies.

[Caroline Murphy @CazCazmurphy1]

A great question to start: "How can we be sure that all of the good intentions and promises are more than words?" Bo Kjeldgaard, Copenhagen. @ComrieChats #ComrieConversations

[Caroline Murphy @CazCazmurphy1]

Oh I've got so much reading to do! Thank you @GemmaLouiseBon1 and @franboait for an inspiring #ComrieConversations session. You both stated that "We can't afford NOT to do a green recovery." Our challenge is how we will work collectively to make it happen. @ComrieChats

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Fran discusses "... the need for universal basic services. We have seen more privatisation in the last 10 years. In terms of climate change we need to transform our transport systems. I do see the need to think about universal basic services as an important shift to reduce costs"

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Our next question "There is a need for some huge systemic changes, e.g. restructuring of the banks/need for big actions. Do you think a universal basic income should be one these changes?"

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Fran answers "It can be a bit of a red herring. Hyperinflation situations are a breakdown of political establishments as opposed to economic context." Gemma follows with stating "There are no limits on how much money we create. What we spend is what makes the difference."

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Another thought provoking question; "How can a country avoid runaway inflation, e.g. Zimbabwe, if we can just create money from the magic money tree?"

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"Staying engaged. We underestimate what a powerful political position that is" - Fran Boait

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Our first question for our speakers; "What do you suggest we do as a small community and as individuals in achieving the things you have spoken about this morning?" #ComrieConversations

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Fran states "People power can work. Signing petitions, getting involved in local organising on important issues, just transition groups & empowering yourself by thinking & learning more is key to the process" #ComrieConversations

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Fran discusses the importance of “...getting money to devolved countries & local authorities. How do we make sure we devolve public finance to parts across the country? This is what we need for a green recovery." #ComrieConversations

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Fran states "Money is seen as power. It is a scarce resource, it is a weapon of the elite. It is a tool and should be used primarily in the public interest & in a democratic way.” #ComrieConversations

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Fran continues "We have seen it in the Covid-19 pandemic, when there is an emergency there is a way to find money. The people in power are not getting things right as opposed to not having enough money" #ComrieConversations

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Fran Boait discusses the current economic climate... "The kind of people who have the most power in the world seem to be messing things up – the system at play here is really dysfunctional" #ComrieConversations

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Gemma tells us of the Maldives... "it will cease to exist in our lifetime as climate change is an existential crisis. Homes will go under water. We can't negotiate with nature. This is the horror to come if we let climate change continue on its current path" #ComrieConversations

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"We can't negotiate with outer boundaries such as the planetary boundaries... While we have been arguing if we can afford it, we have ignored the complex but necessary task of managing our scarce resources" #ComrieConversations

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Gemma Bone Dodds kicks off the discussion “I urge you to start thinking not in fiscal terms but in terms of what we can do within ecological boundaries & human boundaries” #ComrieConversations

[Positive Money UK 🦋 @positivemoneyuk.bsky.social @PositiveMoneyUK]

This Sunday, catch @franboait and @GemmaLouiseBon1 on #ComrieChats, a series of conversations on issues of importance for the future of Scotland.

This week: "A Green Recovery - can we afford it?"

15th Nov, 11-12.30.

Link 👉https://t.co/Y39IZXl93G

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Can we afford a Green Recovery? Does the magic money tree really exist? Can we 'invest' our way to a sustainable future? Looking forward to the next #ComrieConversations with two fascinating presenters with an innovative take on how we can fund the future our kids need.