The Plague or Typhus?
The Guardian asks which do you trust less? Unsurprisingly, a majority of the Guardian’s respondents trust business less. It’s a silly question, really – not […]
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Sometimes…
My fellow travellers remind me why I’m more of a classical liberal than a libertarian. Take a look at the comments thread of this piece […]
If in Doubt
Ban it. I’ve always been bemused by cosmetic surgery. Sure, it has great value for reconstructing those who have suffered the devastating effects of war […]
Complicated?
Via ManWiddecombe, this wonderful example of political idiocy. The Government does not want to be “killjoys” but has to act against excessive alcohol consumption, claims […]
Competing Rights
The BBC asks the question is it time for the Occupy movement to pack its bags and go home? Primarily, there is the question of […]
Es ist nicht Rassismus
Okay, so it was appalling behaviour. It was, maybe, mindless prejudice, but it was not racism. Mr Sharp, who was widowed two years ago, said […]
Organ Donation in Wales
The Welsh have a couple of weeks left during which to comment on the proposed introduction of theft by the state presumed consent. Despite the […]
Elsewhere
Over at OoL Glass Houses, anyone?
I Tripped
Honest, guv. Well, I’m convinced. Tags: costa+concordia
Schama on Fellowes
Simon Schama doesn’t like Downton Abbey. “Downton serves up a steaming, silvered tureen of snobbery,” Schama claimed. “It’s a servile soap opera that an American […]