Nationalism. The love of a country? The love of your country. Above all others, because you were born there, or your antecedents originated in that geography. More than that. A belief that your country is better than others. Exceptionalism. You are special because your country is special. Yet that can't be right, because around the... Continue Reading →

There you go. That's what woke means. Yep, the same word that is now bandied about as an insult by people like Piers Morgan and Andrew Neil. Men who have platforms to promote their disdain for people who are aware of racism and social injustice. Here's what has happened in my lifetime, because of political... Continue Reading →

There is a driving force behind all of history. Wealth. As far back in recorded history, to Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, wealth has been the core engine that drives us forward. The tombs of the Pharaohs are adorned with wealth that they did think they could take with them. Democracy in Greece was accessible... Continue Reading →

There is something about being stuck in the middle that has given it a bad press. People are lauded for having strong opinions, being committed to one thing or another, being passionate about this and that. The middle class is almost invisible, being seen as sort of mwaah, nothingy, blah. Countries that are neutral are... Continue Reading →

The Conspiracy Theory has two roles. One, to make people look nuts and gullible, and the other to hide what is really going on behind the accusation of it being a conspiracy theory. So, what is actually going on in the politics of the UK and the US? And can you believe a word I... Continue Reading →

In an interview with Bill Maher, who is an athiest, Barak Obama agreed that there are hardly any Representatives or Senators who do not profess to have a religion, and that it would be difficult to get elected if that was the case. The discussion also touched on the heirarchy that exists when those of... Continue Reading →