Tag Archives: Conservatism

Who is Mitt Romney?

Posted on 18/04/2012 by rimboval

As I am a foreigner, there’s a natural limit to what I can say about any US presidential elections.  This is true for billions of other people in the world.  But we feel we can at least ask a question … Continue reading →

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Conservative surprise

Posted on 18/08/2011 by rimboval

I have to admit that I have never understood the conservative cast of mind, except in respect of a few things dear to me, such as some old buildings.  So I am again surprised by Conservative surprise at what the … Continue reading →

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Political realism

Posted on 20/09/2010 by rimboval

Are British politicians cynical enough? I ask because it sometimes doesn’t look as if they are.  Two items in the Sunday papers yesterday are relevant to this discussion about realism and ethics in politics.

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