Economics
The pendulum has swung too far
I’m an old fashioned sod. When they finally cart me off in my wooden overcoat with my toes turned up and my face a mask of deathly pallor, there will still be a part of [more…]
Mass Immigration
Authoritarianism
Germans research ways to chemically control recalcitrant natives
I originally planned to entitle this ‘Through a Scanner, Dumbly’. Unfortunately the title, though mildly amusing, would distract from the deadly seriousness of the topic. I’m desperately hoping that this is another Sokal or “conceptual [more…]
Politics
Travails of a Volunteer
I work for a very enlightened employer, it is as companies should be, and how most were 20 years ago, working in a patrician, supportive environment where employees are valued. Among many career opportunities and [more…]
Arts
The invasion of Devon
There are no jobs in North Devon. The weather is shit most of the time and the medical facilities are being cut back left, right and centre. So what we clearly need is a load [more…]