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Ukraine: A Guide For The Perplexed
Part One, anyway. More next week.
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Stop Making Sense.
There are no "why"s in our world.
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The Wages Of Fear
Things are going to get sweaty, soon.
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The Revolt of the Outer Party.
Meanwhile, Everyman can get stuffed.
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March 2024

France Saves Europe.
Again. In a manner of speaking.
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Tune Out, Turn Off, Delete.
You don't need to know that.
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Rules, Rules Rules
Because that's all they can do.
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When The Music's Over ...
Turn out the lights.
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February 2024

The Power Of Absent Things.
It explains a lot about Ukraine.
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The Diversity Paradox.
It's about dignity, efficiency, and things like that.
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A Postcard From The Far Side of Despair.
Or, a meditation on bloody-mindedness for Ash Wednesday.
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The Newer World Order.
But can they get their heads round it?
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