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Monthly Archives: June 2012
Why Paul Krugman is wrong
In today’s FT the economists Paul Krugman and Richard Layard (of the LSE, famous for his work on the economics of happiness) publish an article A manifesto for economic sense calling for looser fiscal policy around the world. Being in the … Continue reading
Posted in Economics & Finance, Politics UK
Tagged economics, Paul Krugman, UK economic policy
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bollocks and the bauhaus
Last weekend we went to see the Barbican’s wonderful exhibition on the Bauhaus. The Bauhaus was a school of artists, craftsmen and designers who operated between 1919 and 1933 in Germany, and were among the Weimar republic’s few outstanding positive … Continue reading
The Greek elections – what actually happened?
The media coverage of yesterday’s critical Greek election has been truly appalling. The BBC and newspaper websites simply tell us that New Democracy has “won” and that Greece is now on course to form a government that is more accommodating … Continue reading
Two sides of the Church
It has been a big week in my ongoing spiritual odyssey, as I wrestle with my agnostic contradictions. My anti-Church hackles were raised, all too predictably, by the Church of England’s response to the Government’s consultation on gay marriage. But … Continue reading
Posted in Sunday reflections
Tagged Agnostic, agnosticism, gay marriage, Honest Doubt, Mark Pack, religion, Richard Holloway
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Class warfare: changing the primary school curriculum
Yesterday the Government announced proposals to change the national curriculum for primary schools in England. No doubt there was the same sharp intake of breath in liberal circles that accompanies anything that comes forth from the Secretary of State, Michael … Continue reading
Football: after optimism fails, England fans try low expectations.
I’m not a football fan, in any of its forms. I don’t follow a football (soccer) club. But I do get swept into the excitement of the big international championships that take place every two years: the European Cup and … Continue reading
Posted in Sunday reflections, Uncategorized
Tagged European Championship, Football, Sport
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Is the US economy heading for a fall?
Most of the worry about the world economy is being directed towards Europe, and the Eurozone in particular. I am amongst a very small group of optimists on that front – but it is easy to see why people are … Continue reading
The Queen understands the nature of privilege
The weather may not be cooperating, but the Jubilee weekend ploughs on. So far I have attended a Jubilee parade at the local primary school where I am Chair of Governors, and a barbecue hosted by a north London friend. We are … Continue reading