There’s an old newspaper saying that Man Bites Dog is not a story. Dog Bites Man, now that’s different. So why is it when an out of control bull terrier belonging to our beloved Princess Anne savages two young children is it suddenly news? It’s just another example of media bias against our Royal Family… Continue reading One Law for the Rich
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The Plumb Line
Major Major
Old John Major, eh? Nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more, say no more. Who would have believed that the old grey man and the egg lady had been going through the yes lobby together all these years? Mrs Thatcher must be turning in her grave. And yet Mr Major’s episode of shame could so… Continue reading Major Major
Strike It Lucky
I’ve been called out to fix a few swimming pools in my time. Rich nobs with more money than sense leave something floating in their pools that gum up the works. Lilos, towels, hair, rubber items of various uses, you name it I’ve had to retrieve it from the filtration system. But I have to… Continue reading Strike It Lucky
Armageddon
I’m troubled by all this talk of war in Iraq. No other phrase for it. I’m troubled. It’s not just the increased probability of a global religious conflict, millions of lives being lost and the threat of nuclear Armageddon. It’s how much Saddam Hussein looks like Super Mario. I’m troubled that the image of plumbing… Continue reading Armageddon
Traffic Jams
Poor old Stephen Byers. You’ve just got feel sorry for him, haven’t you? As if it wasn’t bad enough that he had to sort out the old transport mess, he had to work with that strange-looking Jo Moore woman as well. Is it any wonder he always looked as if he was about to start… Continue reading Traffic Jams