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Time to get tough

My friends are constantly sending me emails that circulate widely which clearly demonstrate that politicians and the chattering classes in this country are totally out of touch with how ordinary people feel on a range of issues.
The two latest to hit me are one on illegal immigrants and what an easy target this country is [...]

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Same old, same old

OK so it has been a few days since I posted a blog.
I guess all the pre-election posturing is getting to me. Politicians are really such tedious people. This it particularly true of the present apology for a government. They have now been in power for 13 years with ample opportunity to live up to [...]

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Paul Theroux

The great thing about Paul Theroux is his combination of interest in people and places linked to his world weary cynicism about politicians and religion. His travel books are legendary and pull you into the places he passes through and the characters he meets along the way.
I am currently reading his latest - Ghost train [...]

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