Physician Heal Thyself… Again
It seems barely a day passes without someone – frequently a medic – thinking that it is their place to tell us how to live […]
Articles by Longrider
Sue Sharpe on Boris’ Plans for Crossings
I’m in partial (qualified) agreement with Sue Sharp on Boris Johnson’s plans for pedestrians in London. The plans are twofold, countdown crossings and shared space. […]
The Petrol Scam
People must be getting really unlucky on Britain’s motorways these days. After all, they keep running out of petrol – at least, that’s what they […]
Don Paskini on Libertarians
Don Paskini tries to engage with libertarians, but comes unstuck. Not least because he can’t find anyone discussing the matter that he has in mind. […]
Apparently, I am Mentally Ill
Thus spake the climate change lobby… Christopher Brooker has some fun at the expense of the George Monbiots of this world: It was generally another […]
If You Think Data Won’t Be Abused…
This little story tends to demonstrate precisely why many of us are unhappy about data retention by various agencies. While our ire is usually directed primarily […]
Civil Contingencies?
So, is Gordon likely to invoke the Civil Contingencies Act (2004) in order to cling to power? I have to say, I am inclined to […]
Expat Exodus
I had forgotten about this story. Indeed, I was unaware of it until I read about it in the print version of Connexion shortly before returning […]
Charlie Brooker Gets it – Finally
A year ago, I lambasted Charlie Brooker because he professed to be a hard wired Labour supporter regardless of the facts. Well, it seems that […]
Tom Harris – Another Strawman
Tom Harris writes in defence of Jack Straw. He, like other labour MPs defends the government’s legacy on liberty. He, like other Labour MPs believes that […]