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Not so softly whispering I hate you?
I am sick. In this post public relations spin / social media world, I am sick of politicians who utter or post words of how their thoughts are with the victims and the survivors of yet another terrorist attack as they congratulate the emergency services for a job well done, and, who express their outrage … [Continue reading “Not so softly whispering I hate you?”]
Iso-Nationalism: the Brexit dictionary – Part 3
More from the Brexit Dictionary by The Origin of the Specious: Euro-dyspraxia A secondary delusion of Europraxia which is a belief in certain hearts and minds that the Brexit referendum can be overturned notwithstanding the government having delivered the notice under Article 50 that Brexit is now in the cards within the next two years. … [Continue reading “Iso-Nationalism: the Brexit dictionary – Part 3”]
A smorgasbord life
This post has been a long time brewing. If I could define my life in one word, it might very well be “smorgasbord”. I have a wide variety of interests and different friends who may share some, but not necessarily all, of them. I do not think that makes me atypical of anyone. However, the … [Continue reading “A smorgasbord life”]
Political game thoughts
After completing an extensive edit of the manuscript to my novel, now retitled Continental Drifts, I hope that one day people will be able to read it. The story is speculative fiction set in a not too distant future. Politics feature heavily and are characterised in modern lingo as a zero-sum game. In other words, … [Continue reading “Political game thoughts”]
Terrorism, NIMBYism and crocodile tears
It has been an interesting week for terrorism-related stories. There was the news that MI5 had, at one time, opened a preliminary file into Jeremy Corbyn for his links with the IRA. According to The Times last Saturday, the opening of the preliminary file was dismissed by Mr Corbyn as being one of many files … [Continue reading “Terrorism, NIMBYism and crocodile tears”]
Poetry Corner
Open Stare Blink.
A Cheese String Theory
Thanks to my hacker friends, of who I have none, I can reveal the true cause of the result of the Brexit referendum and its consequences: the Eurovision Song Contest. In Britain, Eurovision is synonymous with a cultural smorgasbord of the worst pop music has to offer. The performers, costumes and choreography take themselves much … [Continue reading “A Cheese String Theory”]
May I offer a cautionary tale?
Have we not learned from historical mistakes? I remember the Ontario provincial election of 1990. It was at a time when then Premier David Peterson who had led a minority government in the Legislature. One of the hallmarks of minority government is the need to compromise, something politicians are not necessarily good at or wanting … [Continue reading “May I offer a cautionary tale?”]
Not enough hours.
Or is it mindpower? The lack of new posts has been primarily as a result of engaging in a major re-write of the manuscript to my novel (now with a brand new title). I’m expecting to be finished in the next few days in between appointments regarding my wrist. Remember: Dante included nine rings of … [Continue reading “Not enough hours.”]
Life is Punderful No. 6: By the numbers
The official diagnosis was I had smashed my wrist. For the past eight weeks I have been nurturing my left joint as it recovers from four radial fractures. I’m going to be in a splint for another three weeks. Oh well. In the process, I have also now entered the tenth ring of Dante’s nine … [Continue reading “Life is Punderful No. 6: By the numbers”]