The Kingdom of Paranoia
It’s usually at about this time of year that I become particularly sentimental and my…
Tag: capitalism
The Deserving Poor
It’s long been forgotten, but there was a mini-recession between 2000 and early 2003. It…
The Stupid Party
I spent most of yesterday watching the results of the Australian federal election. Some may…
Review: “Red Plenty” by Francis Spufford
[AMAZONPRODUCT=0571225233] It’s rare to see anything brave or daring emerge from a mainstream publisher these…
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,…
The Dreams of Sheep
I suppose the most remarkable thing about the Emergency Budget is how calmly most people…