Darke Musings

When last you read this space… You saw a question being raised? You saw a series being promised? Welcome to the birth of a rousing new series! Suddenly it has become fashionable for our political officials to lie in order to achieve their aims of public policy. We are living in an age of... Sign in to see full entry.

Parrots. Today we are going to talk about parrots. Now before you start to think you have tuned into pet corner let me assure you that the subject is relevant. Parrots. Day to day people are becoming parrots. Now what is it about parrots. Let’s begin by thinking of what a parrot reminds us of. If... Sign in to see full entry.

Some things just defy description. Let's take a moment to talk about hate. We should know that hate is easily taught. We should understand that even subtle displays of hate can have lasting effects. When hate is used as a tool of national discourse the people suffer. Democracy has suffered for... Sign in to see full entry.

When is a finger not a finger? When it's an excuse. Wrapped up in a lie it foreshadows our incumbent reaction against ourselves. Perhaps it's when politicians feel the need to react using the middle digit. They hide behind a veneer of respectability and then proceed to sneak this tiny glimpse of... Sign in to see full entry.

When did liberal become a dirty word. Why are we so frightened by change that we pull in our heads and play ostrich over any change to social mores? Conversantly would someone take the time to explain to me why Conservatism is inherently good? In the past twenty years with the rise of Margaret... Sign in to see full entry.