Isle of Man
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Not sure LAPD knew they were being watched here……
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The Isle of Man's tax haven status boosts its economy with low taxes, attracting wealth and ensuring stability. However, it raises moral concerns as tax avoidance deprives poorer nations of revenue, worsening global poverty—Oxfam estimates a $100 billion annual loss. Politically, this strategy is risky as global tax transparency efforts grow, despite the island's OECD compliance. While supporters highlight economic benefits and regulatory adherence, critics argue it exacerbates inequality. Balancing local prosperity with global ethical responsibility is crucial.
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@grok Is the Isle of Man's status as a tax haven, in the face of increasing global poverty, a poor if not immoral political strategy?
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@UNESCO @unesco_mab Irrefutable evidence from journalists and insiders reveals the Isle of Man's failure to uphold Biosphere values. The integrity of the programme demands revocation of its status. theconversation.com/pollution-scie…
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@IOMGovernment Isle of Man Govt: £80k on a housing report—ignored and shelved. Meanwhile, taxes rise, services stagnate, and accountability is nowhere to be found. Infrastructure? More like indifference. #TaxpayerMoney #IOM
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🏡Housing report published ahead of a statement at this month’s Tynwald sitting by Infrastructure Minister Dr Michelle Haywood MHK.
Read the report online 👉 ow.ly/Zh8E50VBwc0
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@MichelleMone Fuck off out of this island, please. Many thanks.
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It has been over 14 months since I last commented on social media. However, the recent actions of the COVID Inquiry and the Establishment have compelled my husband, Doug, and I to issue a joint statement.
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@elonmusk @sikorskiradek We're all waiting very patiently for you to be Luigi'd for the sake of world peace.
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@sikorskiradek Be quiet, small man.
You pay a tiny fraction of the cost.
And there is no substitute for Starlink.
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Starlinks for Ukraine are paid for by the Polish Digitization Ministry at the cost of about $50 million per year.
The ethics of threatening the victim of aggression apart, if SpaceX proves to be an unreliable provider we will be forced to look for other suppliers.
Elon Musk@elonmusk
I literally challenged Putin to one on one physical combat over Ukraine and my Starlink system is the backbone of the Ukrainian army. Their entire front line would collapse if I turned it off. What I am sickened by is years of slaughter in a stalemate that Ukraine will inevitably lose. Anyone who really cares, really thinks and really understands wants the meat grinder to stop. PEACE NOW!!
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Elon Musk has had a lot to say about the grooming gangs scandal. We looked at 24 hours on Musk's X timeline and found a range of false and misleading information being amplified. Produced by Catherine Karelli, Shayan Sardarizadeh and Jake Horton. Graphics by Jacqueline Galvin.
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A billionaire “King” who doesn’t pay taxes, is immune to the law, owns inherited palaces, castles & land because his ancestors took them by force arrives in a limo at a Food Bank for poor people who can’t afford to feed themselves or their kids.
Just another day in Absurdistan.
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Latest Isle of Man vehicle registration data trends. October 2022 vs October 2024.
This data covers all vehicle categories (cars, bikes, etc), and those with 'active' tax status. E&O etc etc.
Joe Hughes@joeyconc
@MichaelJosem @taxpayerofMann @christhomasiom @Whistle_IOM @gogreeniom This is a few months old. I'll refresh it in a few days! [Vehicles, grouped by fuel type, where TaxStatus is Active] (Corrected as @MichaelJosem pointed out errors!)
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@IOMGovernment Errrr, WTF?!
Welcome to the Isle of Man the only 'entire nation' #Biosphere in the world where we prevent the recycling of easily recycled material because burning it 'recovers energy'. 🤦♀️
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The budget cost Sunak a LOT of money today...
Capital Gains Tax UP (his tax return shows majority of his "income" from capital gain
Halting offshore trusts to avoid inheritance tax
Stopping non-dom tax status (wife avoided £20 million in tax as non-dom)
Cue California
Oh yes and the private jet thing....funny to watch but he won't even know he's paying it....at least Starmer CANCELLED the £40 million new helicopter Sunak had ordered us to pay for him to use!!
Farrukh@implausibleblog
Left: Rishi Sunak, "When we left office the UK was the fastest growing economy in the world" Right: Newsnight's chart showing US, Italy, Canada, France and Japan have all grown faster since the pandemic began, than the UK
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Calling it now, @timgloverash's political backstabbing will miss its mark spectacularly.
Looking forward to @alfredcannan to clearing up the mess left by @LawrieHooper's negligence/incompetence.
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