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More Posh
As a quick adjunct to previous post, here is a link from Guido’s blog showing a newspaper article about the early days of Jacob Rees-Mogg, a Tory MP.
Posh and posher
The BBC Programme Posh and Posher, screened on last night’s TV was a blistering indictment of our educational system and the reasons for the narrowing of the world of politics in the UK to a privileged and wealthy elite. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Neil, Cambridge, education, justice, Oxford, politics, Posh and posher, privilege, wealth
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is rather an odd title for a book. This is a debut for Paul Torday, it is an odd concept too; it was the Librarian from the Library Van who thrust it into my hands … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews
Tagged Ewan McGregor, parody, Paul Torday, politics, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
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Signs of my times
Here is a flavour of the last 24hrs 38 emails in the inbox Called my motor insurers – 19mins 10secs till I got to speak to a real person Discovered I am not yet an “older person.” That is a … Continue reading
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Tagged cats, haircut, Older person, politics, weight, writing
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Where are all the women?
It continues to be a fascinating time for British politics. Nick Clegg and David Cameron did a good job of their first double act press conference. Some of the commentators were parodying it as being like a civil partnership. It … Continue reading
Refreshing style of politics
I have to admit that I admire Nick Clegg for taking yesterday off to be with his family. It is a lesson in showing how to cope with stress. One of the things that has been concerning me for years … Continue reading
Politics
So far, I have been rather avoiding politics – I know, it’s hard to do at the moment, but I am an expert. However, I was tempted into watching the first fifteen minutes of last night’s debate between the three … Continue reading
Election Fever
Election fever has come to Argyll. But what I want to know, is how do certain parties latch onto prospective voters? I am a target but Him Behind the Wheel is not. I am not going to divulge the party … Continue reading
Politics
I have to confess that I have been getting a bit fed up with American politics. It will happen and then we simply have to deal with it. But I have found myself fascinated with the McCain – Palin idea. … Continue reading