Each year Gothenburg University's SOM Institute carries out its national SOM Survey, questioning Swedes about their views on politics, society, the media, the economy and more. The results of the 2017 survey are now in. Here are some of the key points that emerged from the answers provided by over 30,000 Swedes on the state of their nation. The Economy Though not quite jumping for joy on the matter, Swedes are growing more positive about the Swedish economy. Asked how it has changed in the last 12 months, 29 percent said it has improved (up from 12 percent in 2016), while 14 percent said it had worsened (down from 35 percent). Views were similar when Swedes were asked how their personal economic situation had changed in the last 12 months: 27 percent said it was better (up slightly on 2016) and 14 percent said worse (down slightly on 2016). Asked a less specific question about whether they think developments in Sweden are generally going in the right or wrong direction however, 50 … [Read more...] about More faith in the EU and the economy: Six changes in Swedish opinion
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Mere Change Of Opinion Of Assessing Officer Not A Ground For Reassessment: SC [Read Judgment]
Share Tweet Plus One Pin It Email Print By: Ashok K.M April 25, 2018 1:53 pm Change Font Size Section 147 confers the power to re-assess and not the power to review, the bench said. The Supreme Court has held that Section 147 of the Income Tax Act does not allow re-assessment of an income merely because of the fact that the assessing officer has change of opinion on the same facts and circumstances which were already in his knowledge even during the original assessment proceedings. A bench of Justice RK Agrawal and Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar were considering an appeal filed by the Revenue against Delhi High Court order that had quashed the show cause notice as well as reassessment order. ‘Reason to believe’ is not ‘Change of opinion’ The bench observed that, though Section 147 makes it clear that the assessing officer has the power to re-assess any income which escaped assessment for any assessment year subject to the provisions of … [Read more...] about Mere Change Of Opinion Of Assessing Officer Not A Ground For Reassessment: SC [Read Judgment]
Bill Cosby’s Team Fights Sex Assault Allegations in Court & in Court of Public Opinion
Jurors weren't allowed to hear testimony that Bill Cosby's chief accuser was once hooked on hallucinogenic mushrooms or had her sights set on becoming a millionaire, but that hasn't stopped the defense from airing the explosive claims about Andrea Constand in the court of public opinion. With Cosby's sexual assault retrial likely heading for deliberations this week, the 80-year-old comedian's lawyers and publicists are increasingly playing to an audience of millions, not just the 12 people deciding his fate. They're hitting at Constand's credibility in the media with attacks that Judge Steven O'Neill are deeming too prejudicial or irrelevant for court, and they're holding daily press briefings portraying Cosby as the victim of an overzealous prosecutor and an unjust legal system. Cosby spokesman Andrew Wyatt has decried Constand's allegations of drugging and molestation as "fantastical stories" and deemed District Attorney Kevin Steele an "extortionist" for spending taxpayer money … [Read more...] about Bill Cosby’s Team Fights Sex Assault Allegations in Court & in Court of Public Opinion
Opinion: Trump didn’t create “Us vs. Them” — it created him
In his new book, " Us vs. Them: The Failure of Globalism ," Eurasia Group president and CBS News senior global affairs contributor Ian Bremmer writes about the growing nationalism around the world and support for anti-establishment politicians. No one voted for Donald Trump because he believed the United States was growing more secure and more prosperous. In a country where working-age men without jobs outnumber those with jobs by three to one, and half of unemployed men take daily pain medication, a lot of people want "change." It's hard to imagine what sort of future Americans can expect if the fate of these people is ignored. It's easy to find fault with populists like Trump. He's obnoxious, dishonest, and incompetent. But Donald Trump didn't create "us vs. them". "Us vs. them" created Donald Trump, and those who dismiss his supporters are damaging the United States. There are good reasons to want smaller government. It's natural to fear that Washington spends too much money. … [Read more...] about Opinion: Trump didn’t create “Us vs. Them” — it created him
Cosby defense team lobs attacks in court of public opinion
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Jurors weren't allowed to hear testimony that Bill Cosby's chief accuser was once hooked on hallucinogenic mushrooms or had her sights set on becoming a millionaire, but that hasn't stopped the defense from airing the explosive claims about Andrea Constand in the court of public opinion.With Cosby's sexual assault retrial heading for deliberations this week, the 80-year-old comedian's lawyers and publicists are increasingly playing to an audience of millions, not just the 12 people deciding his fate.They're hitting at Constand's credibility in the media with attacks that Judge Steven O'Neill are deeming too prejudicial or irrelevant for court, and they're holding daily press briefings portraying Cosby as the victim of an overzealous prosecutor and an unjust legal system.Cosby spokesman Andrew Wyatt has decried Constand's allegations of drugging and molestation as "fantastical stories" and deemed District Attorney Kevin Steele an "extortionist" for spending … [Read more...] about Cosby defense team lobs attacks in court of public opinion