Election analysis of the two-leg vs. one-leg race
In the same great tradition of modern-day political journalists, I’d like to contribute my own analysis of the recent political debate between the three major candidates, using the photo above. The issues at stake in this election: the budget, jobs, immigration. Scratch that. Style, poise, eye contact, sound bites, tone. Nick Clegg sounded and looked [...]
BBC’s suspension of bonuses for executives is only one good move
The BBC only half “get it”. They’ve decided to indefinitely suspend bonuses for their top executives. Wonderful move. (Wonder what BBC bosses think about it?) I cannot understand how they could have defended high pay rises in the past in addition to bonuses. On that point, I wonder if they’re also freezing pay? What the [...]
Back to the drawing board, Michael O’Leary
No matter what you think of his ideas, you have to give Michael O’Leary credit for being doggedly determined to discover new ways to save money. I have never flown Ryanair and I truly wonder how good an airline it really is. I know it is budget but do passengers feel the “budget”. O’Leary’s statements [...]
Is the BBC worth the increase in license fee?
First of all, let me reiterate: I am a Fool. Forgive me if my comments may sound idiotic. Should I be forced to pay a license fee to the BBC, if I have a TV but I do not watch the BBC? In this country, apparently so. Most people would look at me askance and [...]
Still talking about 50p tax
The chancellor’s budget is still being debated. And the biggest talk is the 50p tax on the wealthy. How is the budget going to affect you? Well, personally, it won’t affect me yet. And I doubt if in this next year it will affect me much. Why? Because I’m one of those 2 million unemployed [...]
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