The Unbearable Brezhnevianess of Putin
Picture the following scenario: a leader of Russia has been in situ for circa two…
Tag: soviet union
Review: Superman: Red Son starring Jason Isaacs and Vanessa Marshall
I must admit that I’m not a “comic book” sort of person. I never collected…
Four More Years
Not every member of my family supports the President. Some are aghast at the idea…
The Obnoxious Romance of Capitalism
Yesterday, I said something on Twitter which should have been relatively uncontroversial. I stated that…
The Summer of Uncertainty
At long last, the bunting is coming down. As I walked through the darkened Accounts…
A Nuclear Nightmare
Last night, I had one of the most horrific nightmares I’ve ever experienced. I dreamed…
Review: “Red Plenty” by Francis Spufford
[AMAZONPRODUCT=0571225233] It’s rare to see anything brave or daring emerge from a mainstream publisher these…
A Touch of Lime
The economist John Maynard Keynes once famously said to a questioner, “When the facts change,…
Iran’s Ceausescu Moment
Dictatorships are a waste of everyone’s time. There is no instance in which one has…
The Pity of Torture
The Parliamentary expenses scandal has soaked up British airtime like a sponge. Admittedly, it’s not…