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Fucking Hellski!

March 28, 2020 Longrider 28

I grew up reading Orwell. Even though the Soviet Bloc was still a reality, I found it hard to comprehend just how people could become […]

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The Thin Veneer

March 27, 2020 Longrider 11

Civilisation is but  a veneer that disguises the ugly, brutal nature of humanity. Crises can bring out the best in people, but they can also […]

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I Did Wonder…

March 26, 2020 Longrider 8

This one was going to come out sooner or later. Sex workers are demanding a bailout from the government after seeing their income plummet because […]

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Back to the Future

March 24, 2020 Longrider 11

So yesterday evening I received an email from a railway contact. Network Rail are seeking ex-signallers to step up to help keep things running. Apparently […]

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Further To

March 23, 2020 Longrider 12

My comments on the supposed help for the self employed during this crisis, there’s more… And I’m strengthening the safety net for self-employed people too, […]

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Statistics

March 19, 2020 Longrider 13

They’re great, aren’t they? Without context you can make them really scary. Take this, for example: UK coronavirus death toll rises to 137 as another […]

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Misanthropy

March 19, 2020 Longrider 8

I am a bit of a misanthrope at the best of times. Yet, despite this, I work in a service industry – learning and development. […]