Cover Page, 01 July 2021, Issue 286 Welcome to our latest edition. This week we consider: political martyrdom; whether the Biden presidency is already running out of steam; Covid testing and infection rates; whether it’s right for Covid regulations to disadvantage the young for the sake of the aged; what Iran’s new president might have… Continue reading Issue 286: 2021 07 01: Cover page
Issue: 286: 55 Long Years
Issue 286: 2021 07 01: The Broken Eggs
01 July 2021 The Broken Eggs Boris the Martyr? By John Watson Robespierre’s famous aphorism to the effect that you cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs was originally delivered in French. Nonetheless it sets a universal challenge and it is by its reaction to that challenge that the current Conservative government will ultimately be… Continue reading Issue 286: 2021 07 01: The Broken Eggs
Issue 286: 2021 07 01: An Early Sunset?
1 July 2021 An Early Sunset? Bye, Bye, Biden? By J.R. Thomas Only six weeks ago we speculated here that Joe Biden might be seen as an historically noted president, perhaps one who brought down racial barriers in the USA, reduced income and wealth inequalities, and set his country on a new path of fraternity… Continue reading Issue 286: 2021 07 01: An Early Sunset?
Issue 286: 2021 07 01: Summer holidays?
1 July 2021 Lies, Damned Lies and Coronavirus Summer holidays? by David Chilvers Last week, the UK extended the number of countries on its green list for overseas travel, adding the Balearic Islands, Madeira, Malta and half a dozen Caribbean islands. Being on the green list removes the need for quarantine on return from any… Continue reading Issue 286: 2021 07 01: Summer holidays?
Issue 286: 2021 07 01: Youth vs. Age
Is there an argument for letting the elderly take more risks than they are being asked to take? The cost to the young of present Covid policy is far too high.
Issue 286: 2021 07 01: Past and President
Examine the similarities between Iran’s new President Raisi and Stalin, Mao and Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s new President.
Issue 286: 2021 07 01: Diary of a Corbynista
1 July 2021 Diary of a Corbynista Bankers running the NHS? by Don Urquhart 24 June One of the themes in Question Time and Newsnight was violence against the vulnerable. 1.4% of rape cases result in a charge and on QT much throwing up of hands, accusing the Government of cutting police and public services. … Continue reading Issue 286: 2021 07 01: Diary of a Corbynista
Issue 286: 2021 07 01: The Bus Stop Papers
We provide 3 competing stories for the deep truth behind the bus stop papers. Kilconner does the sleuthing for you in Vladimir’s office.
Issue 286: 2021 07 01: Crossword
1 July 2021 Crossword By Boffles Crossword No 286 Click for this Week’s interactive online crossword Click for a printable version of this Week’s crossword Click for the solution to crossword no. 285 Share this using… Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Whatsapp
Issue 286: 2021 07 01: Cartoons
1 July 2021 Cartoons By AGGro Share this using… Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Whatsapp
