Monthly Archives: July 2011

Crime and Punishment

Posted on July 28, 2011 by davidsberry
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Welcome to Scotland: Now Go Home

Posted on July 27, 2011 by davidsberry

I have taken some flak down the years for having been a regular reader of the Economist. But far from being another tub-thumping, jingoistic right-wing rag à la Torygraph, it has always provided me with a more balanced international perspective … Continue reading →

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Nomenklatura O’ the Clachan

Posted on July 25, 2011 by davidsberry

“Nomenklatura” referred to the Communist party’s authority to make appointments to key positions throughout the governmental system.  —Wikipedia You have to hand it to Burdzeyeview. While often disagreeing with the line she takes, it is always cogently argued and this … Continue reading →

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We Are ALL Norwegians

Posted on July 24, 2011 by davidsberry

My little blog is no place to rehearse the details of this weekend’s tragedy in and around Oslo that killed 93 innocent people, mostly teenagers, and wounded another 100. Even after Anders Breivik goes on trial for what he did, … Continue reading →

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Real News vs. Scandal Fixation

Posted on July 21, 2011 by davidsberry

I am normally a fan of Newsnicht. Gordon Brewer, Isabel Fraser, Glenn Campbell et al hold incisive discussions relevant to Scotland without resorting to the Paxman sneer. But last night, the four MPs asked to comment on the latest twists … Continue reading →

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Hall of Shame

Posted on July 19, 2011 by davidsberry

Research for my previous post (Oxter Award) exposed some pretty dubious council fauna in dark corners, especially in and around wur Dear Green Place. The broad range of accusations makes some form of ranking necessary and so I have awarded … Continue reading →

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This Month’s Oxter Award

Posted on July 18, 2011 by davidsberry

Such has the scale of disconnect between the public and their elected representatives become that it is time to acknowledge those in service of the public who have clearly lost sight of that basic fact with an award. This month’s … Continue reading →

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Dead Fish Swim with the Stream

Posted on July 18, 2011 by davidsberry

Ever since I overcame my mother’s Blitz-begotten mistrust of the Germans, I have been a Europhile. But sometimes, they really don’t make it easy. Their latest unpalatable tranche of Eurotrash was served up this week by Maria Damanaki in her role … Continue reading →

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Puffin Farewell Party

Posted on July 16, 2011 by davidsberry

I had originally intended to simply post the photo above to show how serene and restful the May was yesterday with many of their 45,000 inhabitants out socialising, as they do. With their ‘pufflings’ now grown and departing daily, this … Continue reading →

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Furth of Forth

Posted on July 15, 2011 by davidsberry

The other sea-boot dropped today as UK Transport Minister Philip Hammond re-thought draconian plans to cut 18 coastguard stations to 3. The revision restores both Stornoway and Lerwick to the roster, along with Aberdeen and has caused much relief and … Continue reading →

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