Tag Archives: democracy

The case against tactical voting

Every time election day comes round I find myself arguing against tactical voting. This post explains why. I am concerned about it because I believe in democracy. I think democracy needs defending against powerful forces undermining it. Essential to democracy … Continue reading

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Religious and political values (3): the will of the people and the will of God

What happens to democracy when the people get it wrong? Continue reading

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Fake news, democracy and the real world

How fake news undermines democracy and the common good Continue reading

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Climate change: more hubris won’t stop it

John Vaillant’s shocking description of the recent fires in California, hotter than anything seen before, melting everything in urban landscapes, should wake us up to the future awaiting us all if we carry on with our destructive lifestyles. Now, the … Continue reading

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Corblimeyn

If you keep deceiving people you will end up believing your own lies. The Cor Blimey response is wearing off as people get used to the prospect of Jeremy Corbyn becoming the Leader of the Labour Party. Support for him … Continue reading

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