Tag Archives: Politics

A review of 23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism

Posted on February 6, 2018 by biowrite

I have just written a review of 23 Things They Don’t Tell You About Capitalism for Bella Caledonia.

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I am a citizen, not a consumer.

Posted on May 21, 2012 by biowrite

If you are a market survey person and you have been referred to this page by someone you were surveying please go to the Credo.  Read it, think about it, tell your employers about it, try to find a more … Continue reading →

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Reviews of the book of which I am most proud.

Posted on September 14, 2009 by biowrite

HOT NEWS (September 2011): I decided to republish this as an ebook. It is now available in multiple formats on Smashwords and Amazon.  The cover was designed by Kit Foster. The rights have reverted to me and the recent riots … Continue reading →

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Why nothing from Noam Chomsky?

Posted on April 21, 2009 by biowrite

TED is a fabulous site (have a look at Natalie MacMaster’s contribution, for example) but why is there nothing from Noam Chomsky? Evelyn Glennie‘s contribution is compelling viewing, and Nellie McKay cunningly “disses” anti-feminists. Please comment and send me the … Continue reading →

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Use terrorism law on Goodwin!

Posted on March 15, 2009 by biowrite

The MSP for whom I work part-time, Dr Bill Wilson, is lodging a motion on Monday criticising the use of the fear of terror to erode civil liberties and human rights, but calling for consistency in the implementation of such … Continue reading →

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Postal privatisation and eating disorders: the sordid link.

Posted on February 25, 2009 by biowrite

It’s a good exercise for a writer (or, indeed, for anyone) to take two apparently unrelated things and try to find a link between them.  This morning (24 February), listening to Today on Radio 4, I had no difficulty in … Continue reading →

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Slide rules to search engines: a unique slice of history!

Posted on February 19, 2009 by biowrite

This is a stream-of-consciousness post rather unlike my others. I hope you find it entertaining. I have just logged on to my Facebook profile and accepted an invitation to join the Photograph a Police Officer Today group. The internet informed … Continue reading →

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