The original concept of democracy as envisaged by the ancient Athenians was a society which governed itself under the guiding hand of citizens who were the contributors to that society.To use the American expression, they [more…]
I know, I know, brandishing placards and waving flags is not going to change the world and produce a clean Brexit overnight! But one has to start somewhere and sometimes leave the keyboard behind to [more…]
“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy” Vassal Status – Pay and Obey Without any Say This week the betrayal of the British people will be both laid bare and complete. Given recent events we can only conclude [more…]
According to Touchstone in ‘As You Like It’, the seventh form of lie is “…the lie direct” (Act V, Scene IV): our Politicians do not often use this form – for instance, the late and [more…]
Anthony Charles Lynton Bliar wast borne in thon yeare of our Lorde, Nyneteen Hundrede and Fiftie Thrie, in yon burgh of Edin in yon lande of Jock. Thiss younge ladde greweth – in an mannere [more…]
The most important Brexit issues have been clouded by uncertainty, exacerbated by predictably negative forecasting by supposedly neutral authorities. This has generated a totally unwarranted fear that has paralysed the resolve of even those upon [more…]
Today’s brief piece recalls a disappearing act that caused somewhat of a stir back in the day that I’m sure many of you will remember. The brief career of a rapidly rising star and his [more…]
My colleague Steven Spencer has reminded me of an anecdote relayed by the owner of a brand new Corvette sports car. A bystander speculated: “I wonder how many people could have been fed with the money [more…]
The original Athenian concept of democracy was the people were represented in a system of government by consent. People who had what the Americans would call ‘skin in the game’. Today’s head count system would [more…]
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