In which I praise an article by Simon Jenkins praising the SNP
“Scottish politicians have the courage to decriminalise drugs, but Westminster is too timid to let them” – Simon Jenkins, writing in the Guardian. Returning from Htrae, I have to say that the SNP’s...
View ArticleSamizdata quote of the day – It’s such a monumentally stupid idea…
Ban tobacco in the UK, and you will simply divert uncountable millions in untaxed moneys into the pockets of criminals, while cigarette smoking will barely decline at all – in fact, I’d take a small...
View ArticleKeeping you safe from travelling on the Hogwarts Express
“End of the line? Harry Potter train waits for ruling on Hogwarts route”, reports the BBC. Steam journeys on the Harry Potter railway line could grind to a halt if a challenge to safety rules fails....
View Article‘¡Afuera!’– Presidente-elegido Milei on the Pope, the murderous Castros and...
Probably the most important man of the 21st Century, if only for his potential to do good, Argentine President-elect (as I write) Javier Milei sat down with Tucker Carlson for an interview, (excerpt...
View ArticleHelp me make an inspirational poster
Taking a Christmas break from my customary snarkiness, I mean this without irony. I would like to make one of those motivational posters with an inspirational quotation or slogan on it. The slogan...
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