Category Archives: Ranting, News & Politics

Margaret Thatcher dies – And we Tramp the Dirt Down?

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I hadn’t woken up thinking I’d be writing a post about the passing of an 87 year old woman, but here I am… typing. The thing is, it’s several hours since the news broke about Maggie Thatcher, and I’ve chosen to … Continue reading

Grammar Nazi reductionism, Indie Authors and the dreaded one star reviews (an essay by Tom Conrad).

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“There are books full of great writing that don’t have very good stories. Read sometimes for the story… don’t be like the book-snobs who won’t do that. Read sometimes for the words -the language. Don’t be like the play-it-safers who … Continue reading

The Media says Thurrock is Miserable – They Just Don’t Get Our Sense Of Humour.

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Last month, the media (The Guardian, The Daily Mail etc) were quick to report news that Thurrock had scored lowest in the Government’s wellbeing survey, giving it the title of Most Miserable Place in the country to live. Thurrock is … Continue reading

You truly can get everything on the internet – left click for a Kidney?

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They say that you can buy absolutely everything on the internet these days, and it would seem that they are entirely right. There really isn’t much that you can’t get hold of without the help of a good browser, including, … Continue reading

Liam McKenna – On Flyering at the Fringe.

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Should you find yourself in Edinburgh at this time of year, you will find yourself confronted – nay, swamped – by people with little bits of paper with names on and words like ‘HILARIOUS’, ‘BETTER THAN EXPECTED’ and ‘THE BEST … Continue reading

It was meant to set us free, right? – The complexities of choice by Juliet Conway.

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It happened when I was queuing at a coffee shop, waiting to make my order. Everything seemed normal and I had no reason to expect anything out of the ordinary, until the elderly lady in front had a near-breakdown after … Continue reading

As police cuts hit, writer Saira Kaleem drops her pen and is… the Dark Vigilante Rising.

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Today I received some wonderful news, it seems that due to police cuts, police are urging the public to undertake ‘have a go hero’ training to tackle antisocial behaviour and aggression.   Upon receipt of this news I carefully pulled … Continue reading

Marxism is fashionable, maybe someone should let Vogue know?!

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A week or so ago, there was a really long winded article in the Guardian about the resurgence of Marxism in popular culture. I only got half way through – it was hard going, a bit unclear and, well… boring. But … Continue reading

The IP alternative to the not so luvvly jubbly Jubilee – there’s only one QUEEN!

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It’s the lovely jubbly Jubilee soon, I can’t believe we’re such a great progressive nation and have now decided to collectively and democratically celebrate 60 years of Queen. A random but great choice. In those sixty years they released some real gems. I … Continue reading

Tyrants and Tiaras – common myths about our Monarchy.

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It’s the Jubilee next week, probably Monday or Tuesday. In light of this momentous celebration of villainy, here are two common myths briefly discussed and somewhat debunked. Myth One: The Queen and institutional Monarchy is good for the economy and value for money. … Continue reading