A citizen’s right to subversion
Journalists have no special rights to subversion, nor protection from being treasonous. When they are subversive, they’re exercising their right
Month: July 2013
Who is worried about their image?
Celia Wade Brown has criticised those questioning her election photo touch-up. She said “The focus on women’s appearance instead of
“…the ability to articulate what you are doing, to be clear about it, and to stick to it is, I
Playing the race card
Barack Obama is over-playing his race card. In the wake of the acquittal of a shooter of a black teenager,
“I believe that the will of the people is resolved by a strong leadership. Even in a democratic society, events
When people don’t like the law
Laws are only passed, and then obeyed, with the consent of the governed. Politicians focus on getting legislation passed –
Leaving, Twitter Styley
Canadian Cabinet Minister shows admirable attitude to the cut and thrust of politics, and an opportunity to reassert what he
The hopelessness of Youth Parliaments
MPs get very excited about the Youth Parliament concept. Given the low opinion the public has for politicians, they love
Toughen Up
If you work in the world of ideas and politics, expect someone to express strong distaste. It’s pathetic that London
When politicians go ‘cool’
Apparently bands know they’ve made it when politicians name-check them. It’s a useful barometer, if even a witless mainstream politician
