A Time of Troubles
For me, this election only had two highlights. The first occurred when the voters of…
Tag: culture
Thoughts on Polling Day
In many respects, this is a day like any other. The alarm clock’s intervention was…
A Voter’s Guide to a Dead Constituency
At long last, my area received a dose of politics. Yesterday, there was a parade…
A Matter of Class
Mercifully, I didn’t listen to most of yesterday’s debate. I was enjoying the pleasures of…
The Point of the Spear
I think I’ll always remember where I was when our present political order fell to…
A Pudding Without a Theme
According to legend, Winston Churchill once sent back a pudding he was served with the…
And We’re Off!
This is the fifth general election I’ve experienced since my move to the United Kingdom;…
The Innovation Deficit
Last week, I attended an evening seminar at the Management school of my university. The…
Bully For You
Personally, I don’t believe Gordon Brown is a bully. Genuine bullying is systematic and contains…
Austerity? Yes, Please!
Shortly before Christmas, I had dinner at a Thai restaurant located near Canary Wharf. The…