Monthly Archives: September 2012

The Press is the Opium of the Masses

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Jimbo

Phenomena, like catastrophic Global Warming, become fact in our minds because journalists and politicians in the West tacitly say so.  Contrary to popular belief, it isn’t the oft-touted but non-existent “consensus of scientists” who are promoting Carbon Taxation.  In this … Continue reading →

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Long live the Social Welfare State

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Jimbo

A poignant hallmark of our modern, civilised society is the relative fairness of wealth distribution.  Some would argue it’s still not fair enough, but the important and huge philosophical step to inclusiveness was the invention of the Welfare State by … Continue reading →

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