A collection of 42 posts
The rise of social media means that a limited number of academics, industry bodies or professional groups can promote almost any agenda, however obtuse, gain slightly wider support online, and create the appearance of significant authoritative status.
As revealed in the documentary, this view takes an emotional toll on dark women, who are discriminated against in all sorts of ways.
Elite liberalism is embracing modes of thought that I once associated with the political Right: joy in punishment and us-versus-them thinking.
If one referendum isn’t enough to resolve the matter, why would two be enough?
Now, let’s consider for a moment the practical consequences of this theory for our representative democracy.
It wouldn’t be misleading to say that the greatest threat to free speech today comes from free speech itself.
Western leaders and policymakers who bemoan the referendum can, if they choose, flatter themselves as “realists.”
As a young man the great economist was influenced by positivist circles in his native Austria. He expressed no faith or belief in God, and adopted a scientific materialism.
Diversity is the celebration of individuality and nonconformity, and democracy is most precious when it allows three hundred million individuals to reach a compromise out of love for their country.
The British people voted to reject an institution that curtails the will of people, that serves crony business interests before democracy, and that promotes nepotism.
The entire idea of democracy is predicated on two essential assumptions, that humans will value knowledge, and humans will decide on the basis of rationality.
Brexit: A democratic choice, despite economic uncertainty, challenging technocracy, and promoting accountability and sovereignty.