The US of A has once again unleashed upon an already suffering world a narcissistic egomaniac, version 2.0, only more repugnant, more sinister, less of everything that makes the US of A, once the envy of the developed and developing world, actually great. In the much eulogised and mythologised Oval Office, this man sits at…
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An election looms, or adequate housing is a human right
The experience of electioneering, specifically door knocking, is one that every citizen, young or old, ought to attempt once in their lives. It bears the hallmarks of a true character-building rite of passage, requiring resilience, a thick skin, and perseverance in the pursuit of desired outcome. Active participation in the democratic process is a double-edged…
A case of dejavu – old hurts for a new generation
A convicted floppy-haired felon steps up to the podium to great cheer. He is President-elect. His coiffed and botoxed ageing wife, a former escort and erstwhile Einstein Visa grantee looks the picture of monied indulgence. His numerous children from almost as many wives are there to enjoy the spotlight. And what a spotlight it is….