Monthly Archives: March 2016

Matthew Parris burnishes Boris Johnson’s leadership credentials

Posted on March 26, 2016 by lawrence serewicz

Yesterday Matthew Parris wrote a column attacking Boris Johnson for his behaviour and his success.[1] More importantly, he wrote about his success as a result of his behaviour. For many commentators, the column appeared devastating, cruel, well-deserved, destructive, and damaging. … Continue reading →

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Institutional CSA, Critias and the Queen.

Posted on March 24, 2016 by lawrence serewicz

If you live under a tyrant, it can be difficult to criticize them. Even in the current age governments tolerate criticism only so long as it does not encourage physical violence. Even democratic governments, traditionally believed to be tolerant of … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump’s imperial origins: a response to Eliot Cohen

Posted on March 7, 2016 by lawrence serewicz

Donald Trump is causing a stir. His success has unleashed the expected counter attack from the political establishment. In many ways he represents the final logic of the political establishment where its political immoderation is masked as effectiveness, fairness, and … Continue reading →

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