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A Guide to Lefty Slurs

A Guide to Lefty Slurs

In a desperate attempt to wring comedy from tragedy, I’ve examined the type of slurs used to put a target on the back of conservatives and then I’ve translated them into something approaching plain English.

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Zero Chance of Net Zero

Zero Chance of Net Zero

Whatever political games and back-office hi-jinks are being employed by politicians now, it is a relief that at least some of them recognise the potential for political gain by breaking with the ‘settled’ science that has dominated environmental politics this century.

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We Need a Return to the House Father

We Need a Return to the House Father

Such a world is barely imaginable today. Even ten per cent of the effort outlined below would require immense changes to the daily life of the average father. Responsibility and authority?! That sounds like a lot of work.

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Luxon’s Advice for World Leaders

Luxon’s Advice for World Leaders

Using a devilishly clever method (lemon-juice invisible ink), Luxon has been sending his advice in letter form without detection by the world’s press. Luckily, I too was once a boy scout.

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