Thoughts on the Dogma of the Left
Before I start, a caveat; I use the term “left” in the title as this is the label generally used by those who espouse the ideologies […]
Articles by Longrider
They Don’t Know When to Shut Up
Alan Johnson, erstwhile fuckwit in chief at the home office home secretary, is still banging the drum about DNA and how keeping innocent people on the […]
Silly Hyperbole
Watching the BBC News a few moments ago; the presenter introduced the next topic with the facile comment that everyone over thirty remembers where they […]
Early to Bed…
The Japanese government is urging its citizens to go to bed early. The Japanese government has launched a campaign encouraging people to go to bed […]
They Really Do Think They Are Better Than Us
Via JuliaM my attention is drawn to Vera Baird. The former Labour Solicitor General tried to dodge a driving ban yesterday by claiming ‘hardship’ after […]
Olympic Monopoly
Along with FIFA, the Olympics operate a closed shop when it comes to advertising and merchandising. The latest case to hit the headlines is Visa. […]
They Don’t Like it Up ‘Em
General McChrystal has been dragged back to Washington to face the music, it seems. The top US military commander in Afghanistan has left the White […]
In Which I am Accused
Mr Rob, in referring to this discussion, without naming names accuses me of being impolite and irrational; As I have mentioned on another blog, where […]
Trans-Fats and NICE
Trans-Fats are bad for us apparently. So what? We are aware of the kinds of foods that contain them and can make a judgement about […]