Iran’s Ceausescu Moment
Dictatorships are a waste of everyone’s time. There is no instance in which one has…
Tag: philosophy
Michael Jackson Mania
As much as I would have liked to remain on vacation, it’s impossible to escape…
Keep Calm and Carry On
I recently purchased a new mobile phone; generally speaking, I’m not one of those people…
Prime Minister Faustus
As a supporter of the Green Party, the results of the Local and European elections…
Stalinism in Red, White and Blue
Labour’s listing ship of state continues to suck up the attention of the British media.…
Happy Birthday, Charles II
I heard on radio this morning that today, May 29, is the anniversary of the…
Education, Education, Education
I’m not a big fan of Georg Friedrich Handel’s operas. For those who aren’t familiar…
Sorry, So Sorry
There is a difference between anarchy and chaos. Anarchy implies people being in charge of…
The Pity of Torture
The Parliamentary expenses scandal has soaked up British airtime like a sponge. Admittedly, it’s not…
The Tyranny of Meetings
Yesterday, I was about as uncomfortable as I’ve ever been outside of a place of…