The Passing of A Great Kuan

Even in democracies, there are often politicians who are greater than the normal run of the mill. Some such as Winston Churchill are recalled for one specific moment in time, on which their colossus status is secured. Others such as Margaret Thatcher and Indira Ghandi, are recalled for their sheer ability to win elections, and provoked as much controversy after they died, as they did when they were alive.

Mr Lee's State Funeral With Vast Crowds

 

One politician managed to span both role of national icon and controversial elected leader .... The great Kuan .... 

Ten More Years

There is an election campaign going on in the UK (Duh). 

10 More Years Was Not The Cry

 

In many respects its the most important election since ... well, since the last one. And that's the trouble, because of the inherent short-termism of UK politics (indeed of all democratic politics), no national consensus decisions can be made for the long term good of the UK.