Strange Days Indeed columns
Making a pig’s ear of managing PM’s sins
Imagine being British Prime Minister David Cameron’s public relations adviser. Conservative Party headquarters, central London. A foppish young man sits at a desk working on a press release headed “Queen could face firing squad if Corbyn becomes PM.” The phone rings…
As electorates convulse, there is silliness afoot
A narcissistic blowhard leads the Republican presidential race. A bearded weirdo leads the British Labour Party. Australia goes through prime ministers like a banana republic on fast-forward. What’s going on here?
Corbyn’s socialist quest likely to end in tears
They say there’s nothing new under the sun and, as usual, they are pretty much on the money. Fashions, trends, fads, waves, movements come and go. Then the wheel turns and they come around again…
Jerry Collins
Jerry Collins’ fatal accident is a stark reminder that there’s one form of sudden death to which we’re all susceptible.
Best Films of 2014
“Best of” lists are a silly season staple.