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An excuse to do nothing
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When the thin blue line becomes a garrote
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Providing a useful sex education
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A mirrored darkness
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Brassed off
February 6, 2012 07:02
Posts Tagged ‘political thought’
Let a hundred flowers blossom
The internet is more than just another channel – but for it to add true value to politics, then central party structures need to relax control on how political figures use it
If at first you don’t succeed
Communism has failed once, but capitalism has failed many times, a new book by Tariq Ali contends. One of Wales’ best young poets assesses its arguments in a review that first appeared in Celyn, the Welsh green left review magazine
The natural affinity of Liberal Conservatism
The coalition may look odd, but the synergy of Conservatism and Liberalism appeals to one writer who has had experience of both parties
Lost prophets
Between Moscow and Maerdy lies the curious history of the Communist Party of Great Britain. What legacy did the comrades leave?
Did it fall or was it pushed?
Socialist East Germany provided decent jobs, homes and amenities for all its people. Today, it is a land of deep inequality and concentrated wealth. Why then do we continue to show such blind faith in capitalism?
‘Federalism’s the only game in town’
David Melding has gone further than anyone in his party in embracing a devolved Wales. But, as he explains on the eve of Conservative Conference in Manchester, his proposals for federalism will preserve Britain rather than destroy it
More an enjoyable pick ‘n mix than a Plan
The Plan, a radical new book by the Conservatives Douglas Carswell MP and Daniel Hannan MEP, suggests stripping away much of the state machine and replacing it at a local level. But is it throwing the baby out with the bath water?
Ego Rank
The Welsh political blogosphere annual healthcheck has gone pretty well. Some parts of the body politic have declined, and others are drooping so badly they could fall off, but overall the physique is in good shape
Can’t you two even try to get along?
Political parties don’t always have to stress their differences. Plaid Cymru and the Welsh Liberal Democrats have much that unites them in policy terms. So why on earth do they seem to hate each other so much?
The Unconservative Conservative
Jonathan Morgan has shown that big thoughts as well as actions matter to politics. A healthy Welsh polity needs others to follow his lead
Placard bashing will never work
Shouting down nay-sayers with emotive language displays a slothful attitude towards public debate
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