Capitalism has plenty of flaws. It should be commercial democracy but the power of large firms can lead it to become more like commercial oligarchy. Taken too far, you can end up with US healthcare. … (View Post)

Mr. Owls, cultish devotion is always disturbing. I didn't applaud for the local supermarket during the pandemic, even though I was very glad indeed it was there. As for ingratitude, I suppose you'll … (View Post)

I'm amused by the notion private sector workers are going to be delighted to vote Labour given recent policies of flinging private sector taxpayers' cash at public sector workers and increasing taxes… (View Post)

While interesting, differing voting systems do alter voter behaviour. (View Post)

Mr. Boulay, "The BBC has learned..." is my favourite. Sounds so much better than "We read a press release." A few specific journalistic idiocies live in my head permanently. Richa… (View Post)