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March 7, 2025

The Political Rhetor and the Future. 6.2.a. The Poor.

To help you navigate political rhetoric. *updated from June 2020 for readability and to ensure active links See 6.1 Intro here. I’ve broken The Political Rhetor and the Future into: 6.2.a. The Poor; 6.2.b. Children; and, Future Generations 6.2.c.i. , 6.2.c.ii, & 6.2.c.iii. Subsequent posts in this series are: 6.3. Attainability of Ends; 6.4. Warnings; Continue reading

Political Rhetoric, Social and Political Commentary

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February 17, 2024

The Death of an Industry and Its Detritus

The loss of an industry in a small, remote town can also mean the loss of an entire community built up around that industry. The sketch beside the photo is modelled on the often-fractured arthritic hands of a long time labourer at the place depicted in the photo. Both of whom I know well. *The Continue reading

Catch-All, Social and Political Commentary

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April 26, 2019

Community and Alienation, 4 Vignettes

A Community of Sufferers* I’m having a meal with my husband at a pub in Bristol, delighting in the warm and jovial conversation of the three older men having a pint at the neighbouring table. By their camaraderie, I assume they’ve had a long history together, probably meeting at this very pub over many years. As Continue reading

Catch-All

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The Political Rhetor and the Future. 6.2.a. The Poor.

The Death of an Industry and Its Detritus

Community and Alienation, 4 Vignettes