Monthly Archives: May 2011

It’s not the end of the world

It’s not the end of the world

What can I say to Harold Camping after his 21 May non-apocalypse? I could say “told you so” or “look, we’re all still here,” or “there goes another crackpot”, but plenty of people have said that already. I could be extra pious and … Continue reading

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Vague = fake?

Vague = fake?

What does this cartoon make you think? Is it “Hehe – yes, I don’t see the point of those repetitive, meaningless, emotional worship songs either”? Or “hey, that song feels more genuine to me than anything – don’t knock it”? … Continue reading

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The majority is always right

The majority is always right

The people of Britain have voted ‘No’ to the Alternative Vote, and I accept the result. This is a democracy, after all! The issue must now be laid to rest, and the discussion about electoral reform closed for the foreseeable … Continue reading

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Gambling with democracy

Gambling with democracy

Nick Clegg doesn’t expect another referendum. The Conservatives (who just altered the constituency boundaries heavily in their favour) certainly don’t. And even if the powers that be ever agreed to another poll, I get the impression that the public would … Continue reading

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