Labours New Thought Crime

One of the inevitable results of revolutionary movements, is that once the leadership slays all its external enemies it then starts to devour its own .....

Maximilien de Robespierre Was Eaten By The French Revolution

When stating this fact, its usual to cite the French Revolution, where the eternal blood-letting of madame guillotine moved nicely from class enemies, to external, then internal foes.

Little Brother Is Watching You

In all the companies I have worked for, the CEO's Personal Assistant was a position of great trust and responsibility.

 

Even Tyrants Need PA's

The PA was expected to keep company secrets absolutely, and ensure that minor indiscretions were not broadcast to the world, amongst other things.

Chinese Communist Show Trials

Lest we forget, China is a totalitarian state.

 

Chinese Show Trials Still Occur

I know that sounds obvious, but with the new 'cuddly' feel to China that our politicians encourage us to think, as its economic power grows, and as we approach the Olympics, it sometimes takes a jolting headline to remind us that it's only 30 odd years since Mao died.