The Deserving Poor
It’s long been forgotten, but there was a mini-recession between 2000 and early 2003. It…
Tag: banks
The Stupid Party
I spent most of yesterday watching the results of the Australian federal election. Some may…
Slavoj Zizek: Living in the End Times
A lengthy but illuminating exposition of Zizek’s latest batch of ideas:
Losing Generations
It has been nearly a month since I graduated. My life is slowly returning to…
Cuts and Casualties
Yesterday, I became aware of a horrific case in Peterborough. The local primary care trust,…
To Breed or Not to Breed
Last night, I spoke to my father on the telephone. There were a number of…
The Dreams of Sheep
I suppose the most remarkable thing about the Emergency Budget is how calmly most people…
The Pervasive Poison of Machismo
My take on the horrors which were inflicted on the Gaza flotilla is perhaps slightly…
Review: “Capitalism: A Love Story” by Michael Moore
[AMAZONPRODUCT=B0036QV860] I am not a big fan of Michael Moore’s work. This isn’t because of…