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• My New God is Gödel

  No, no, Gödel's not some character from Star Wars or one of those interminable Norse-based operas that Wagner composed, no, he was, er, well, sort of . . . a... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Our Scrofulous Hacks Out-hack Their Neat 'n' Tidy Hacks

  Fascinating article in the NYT by David Carr who is not quite grumbling about the invasion of 'Fleet Street hacks' into the American media. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Binge, Spend and Splurge - George the Toff Shows How to Do It

  Austerity? Don't make me laugh! 'Stop the cuts'? Do me a favour! Just check these figures adjusted to 2011/12 rates: £634.2 billion £645.7 billion... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 SOCIETY

• I'm in Love - Again!

  

  It's alright, you can tell the 'Memsahib', she's quite used to me being in love with other women. I suppose it began with the very young Brigitte Bardot and I... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 SOCIETY

• Your Monday Funny: 24.6.13

  You will need to blow the cobwebs off these ones but, hell, any jokes at the expense of lawyers are worth it: ATTORNEY: What was the first thing your husbandsai... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2013 HUMOR, SOCIETY

• The Sunday Rumble: 23.6.13

  Stereotypes are so much easier: In a very careful, detailed, scientific and rigorous piece of research - not! - The Mail reports that Brits do have stiff upper... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2013 HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Whither Democracy? Down the Toilet, Apparently!

  Max Hastings touches a few sensitive spots on the rotting body politic when he suggests that democracy is becoming increasingly decrepit and might even be... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2013 HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Let Lincoln Rest? Not Likely!

  Yes, I'm back to poor old 'Abe' once again because his detractors and defenders are still locked in battle nearly 150 years after his death. I would urge you al... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2013 HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Giving 'footie' a Good Kicking

  I'm sure there are all sorts of reasons for Brazilians to go on the rampage but if one of them is to protest against the bizarre amounts of money being spent... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 HUMOR, SOCIETY

• So, Back to My Usual Rubbish, Then!

  After the wise words of David Friedman in the previous post I'm afraid it's back to Duff Nonsense today! And it may be more nonsensical than usual because I a... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 HUMOR, SOCIETY

• For a Change, Some Wise Words on This Blog

  Needless to say they are not mine! I am forced into blatant thievery - again! - because today is the very height of the social season in which our little... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Keep the Cocklecarrots OUT!

  Two hefty examples of lunacy today. First we had the Cocklecarrots at the so-called 'Supreme Court' (it isn't 'supreme' because the European Court over-rules... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 HUMOR, SOCIETY

• An 'A-', Master Gove, Well Done!

  

  Spikey little fella', that Michael Gove. He seems to be alone in running a department of state and actually achieving genuine change. Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2013 HUMOR, SOCIETY

• He's Not Guilty, He's Just Short-sighted

  

  It's quite obvious that Mr. Saatchi, that Grand Patron of the Farts, ooops, sorry, I mean the Arts, is entirely innocent of any, er, application of force agains... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 SATIRE

• So What Do You Think of It So Far, Vlad?

  

  And how does Ulster compare with Hawaii, Mr. President? Oh dear, if there is any chemistry going on between these two then it's about to explode! Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 HUMOR, POLITICS, SOCIETY

• Your Monday Funny: 17.6.13

  I guess you all need cheering up as you splash and shiver your way through all this 'global warming' on your way to the salt mine. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2013 HUMOR, SOCIETY

• The Sunday Rumble: 16.6.13

  Are our political rats worse than their political rats? When I write "our" I mean mainly British and American because I know more about them than other... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2013 HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Why Be a Republican? So You Can Be Spanked by a Blonde with Brains!

  

  First of all, apologies for my absence due to slightly unexpected social events. The normal sub-standard service has now resumed! Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2013 DEBATE, SOCIETY

• Rank Humbuggery, by God!

  If anyone can think of a more sickening sight and sound than that of Westminster MPs whining and whingeing and shouting and shrieking because businesses... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2013 HUMOR, SOCIETY

• Roast Turkey

  As I watch, rather helplessly, as Turkey slowly turns and cooks on the spit, I am reminded of a post I wrote just over two years ago entitled "The decline and... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 HUMOR, SOCIETY