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GDP and Liberal Apostasy

Everything appears to be on the move, recently. I am having and overhearing conversations that would have been relegated to late-night dinner tables with trusted friends or hushed corners of a pub somewhere (although even that could soon be impossible with the government defacto banning of public discussion). The idea that Liberalism is working out just fine and progress is being made is, even at the most generous reading, beginning to look rather untenable. To the more cynical, and some might argue more observant, it’s apparent that Liberalism and its application of equality absolutism to every gamut of humanity, has led us to the disaster we see unfolding in the UK.

Being MAiD To Do It

The argument for/against legallising euthanasia, medical assistance in dying (MAiD), assisted suicide (or however the legislature wish to brand it) is not something most people are excited to have. For myself it was something I briefly analysed in my youth and, with an arrogant flourish that is known so well to people in their 20’s, decided the conclusion was so obvious as to not warrant further thought or time.

Just Following ‘The Science™’

An incredible time investment opportunity has arisen. Should you so desire, you can indulge yourself in nearly two hours of the incredible intellect that is Steven Bartlett pretending to engage with sincerity the obsequious grifter that is Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson. Apparently some sort of book is in the offing and the odious charlatan (to specify, Johnson, in this context) is on a “Mea culpa” tour in, I can only assume, the hope that he can sell enough books to meet his next child support payment. What a treat.

Don’t Believe Your Lying Eyes

“One of the most salient features of our culture is that there is so much bullshit.” – Harry G. Frankfurt, On Bullshit

In 2008, with the election of Obama, came the excited chatter that one of his first actions would be to close the infamous Guantanamo detention center. Even in the UK this became one of the main focal points of the already febrile anticipation of the Nobel laureate’s Presidency as he issued an executive order to close it within his first year.

Me being the fun character that I am, took it upon myself to point out to friends that this was unlikely to happen. Even going as far as to bet £50 on the outcome. There was much irritation when I won said bet (although I refused to collect).