Essays & Opinion
When More Rules Mean Less
George Orwell was no fool. A lot of people like to think of themselves as victims. A lot less want to think of themselves as persecutors. But somebody has to do the persecuting. After a […]
Year: 2013
Karen Zipslicer Stories
Out of the Cauldron, Into the Kettle
In the last episode of Karen Zipslicer’s adventures, Karen witnessed the riot in Farrago Square, and ran away. But where did she go…? Karen pushed her way out of the square. Not stopping to look […]
Poems
Goodbye Species
Is there a chance? Such a beautiful creature must be saved. Such grace, such form. So unique. Ignore the killing, all species do such. See nature’s perfection, how well it evolved to fit its environment. […]
Karen Zipslicer Stories
The Battle of Farrago Square
Last time, we left Karen stuck in Farrago Square, listening to Marianne Hardbun’s speech… The crowd applauded and hollered and stamped their hooves enthusiastically. Marianne Hardbun waved from the stage, then clasped both hands over […]
Karen Zipslicer Stories
Palaver at Farrago Square
In the last episode of Karen Zipslicer’s adventures, Karen had just ventured into Farrago Square, and seen the enormous crowd gathered there… As her awe subsided, Karen puffed out her cheeks. She would be stuck […]
Essays & Opinion
Ten Slogans The Gun Lobby Never Uses
Guns don’t kill people, people kill people. …has to be the one of the most lampooned slogans ever, coming just behind Chairman Mao’s ‘Great Leap Forward’ (which killed a mere twenty million people and was […]
Karen Zipslicer Stories
The Funnel Begins
In the last episode of Karen Zipslicer’s adventures, she left Airship Downs, walking into the heart of town, headed for the ships that docked on its Southern side. Karen could barely move her feet as […]
Essays & Opinion
Why JJ Abrams Was A Bad Choice for Star Wars
Who could do more harm to Star Wars than Jar Jar Binks? J.J. Abrams could, and I think he will. The clue is in his name. Move over JJB, because Disney has hired JJA to […]
Karen Zipslicer Stories
Rights and Chocolate
In the last episode of Karen Zipslicer’s adventures, Karen was told the bad news that there were no airships that could fly her back to Britain, and the shocking news that Britain was not even […]
Essays & Opinion
Relentless Negativity of Pro-EU Camp
David Cameron is the Primeminister of the UK. So far, so uncontroversial. His status as a politician depends on the performance of his party in national elections. Again, this is not a controversial statement. Given […]