The Politics of Waste
Commentators often try to obscure simple truths by utilising the dry vocabulary of economics. Behind…
Tag: capitalism
A Touch of Lime
The economist John Maynard Keynes once famously said to a questioner, “When the facts change,…
Run into the Ground
I have been struggling to come up with a suitable metaphor for the state of…
Review: “The Grapes of Wrath” starring Sorcha Cusack and Damian O’Hare
Apart from “I love you”, perhaps the most dangerous statement in the English language is…
Health Care Conundrum
An esteemed colleague of mine challenged the blogging community to explain American healthcare and the…
Michael Jackson Mania
As much as I would have liked to remain on vacation, it’s impossible to escape…
The Case Against Starbucks Capitalism
I don’t like Starbucks. But then again, I know what real coffee should taste like.…
In Office, But Not In Power
Beating up on Gordon Brown has all the appeal of shooting roadkill. The corpse may…