Sorry, So Sorry
There is a difference between anarchy and chaos. Anarchy implies people being in charge of…
Tag: capitalism
The End of the American Era
Perhaps one of the funniest yet most obscure Monty Python sketches portrayed a meeting of…
Of Swine and Swine Flu
For those who missed it, the source of the present swine flu pandemic may have…
Baby, You Can Take Away My Car
There is a certain greyness to Monday morning, no matter how bright the sunshine nor…
UK Budget 2009: The Triumph of Silliness
The Slovene philosopher Slavoj Zizek once said you could learn a great deal about a…
South Africa: Vote Prickly, Vote Democratic Alliance
Today is Earth Day, and by all rights, I probably should be commenting on that.…
The Mirage of Simplicity
I’ve never been a big fan of biofuels. Some may call me crazy, but I…
The Era of Hard Choices
I’m not usually inclined to comment on a book before I’ve read it. However, I’m…
Notes from a Recession
Recently, I was amused by a news item about what could generously be described as…
It’s a Cold Call World
One of the most irritating aspects of my job is that I receive many speculative…