Monthly Archives: November 2010

An Exemplary Book Review

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Tito

Burgess Laughlin’s review of C. Bradley Thompson’s (with Yaron Brook) “Neoconservatism: An Obituary for an Idea” presented in the Fall 2010 edition of The Objective Standard is exactly what a book review ought to be, yet almost never is. Burgess … Continue reading →

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Platform Justice

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Tito

This post is a little late; but still worth posting. Last week I highlighted the “No platform” protest against Cheryl Gillan at Aberystwyth University. The outcome of the situation was that Cheryl Gillan cancelled her scheduled talk. Welsh Secretary Cheryl … Continue reading →

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Free Speech for Cheryl Gillan

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Tito

Note: I am not a member or a supporter of the Conservative Party. I didn’t vote for them in the last election, neither did I vote for the Liberal Democrat party with which they have formed a coalition. I do … Continue reading →

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Redemption

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Tito

A church building repents for the years of evil it represents. While it is typical of the Daily Mail to hunt the streets for disapproving locals; moves like this are welcome in the UK – a church in my town, … Continue reading →

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Moar Money Pl0x!

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Tito

In today’s news, middle class students riot in London because they might have to repay more tuition fees on a 0% loan from their £15,000+ future salaries, receiving slightly less of a massively subsidised ride at the expense of taxpayers, … Continue reading →

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Vince Cable is Mental

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Tito

Our business secretary is a little confused. He is angry about the “Short-termism” of American investors Kraft when they buy a British firm; but he is all for Diageo purchasing command of a Chinese firm. Foreign takeovers are bad; unless … Continue reading →

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Tuition Cap Increase is Not Enough

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Tito

University students get a fantastic deal. Outside of the various grants, subsidies and scholarships available, all of our tuition fees can be paid for by a government loan. The interest rate on the loan rises only with inflation, and the loan only … Continue reading →

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