Category Archives: Politics

James LaFond Will Blow Your Mind…

Posted on 27 October 2020 by A Gentleman's Rapier

I stumbled across James LaFond whilst listening to one of the many thousands of podcasts hosted by Borzoi Boskovic. Upon first hearing him speak I immediately had to find out more. James LaFond writes on a massive variety of subjects, … Continue reading →

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Yet, They Call Me Fragile

Posted on 15 August 2020 by A Gentleman's Rapier

Attached by voluntary (so they say) chains To the desk provided to me In this open plan office Compromised from birth Wage slave Unable to speak up For fear of master’s minions Taking the food out of my children’s mouths … Continue reading →

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Resisting the System

Posted on 12 February 2020 by A Gentleman's Rapier

I often read things that get me thinking about my own life and how it has panned out. A little over a month ago, Dr. Bruce Charlton wrote on The benefits of creeping totalitarianism (in My life). I found much … Continue reading →

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A Return to Basics

Posted on 3 February 2020 by A Gentleman's Rapier

I have just finished reading Lord of the Rings to my youngest daughter. We began with The Hobbit sometime early last year and worked our way through the subsequent books. I had not read them myself since I was a … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Cosmos

Posted on 24 March 2019 by A Gentleman's Rapier

One of the coolest books I have ever read is Lost in the Cosmos: The Last Self-Help Book by Walker Percy. Contrary to its title, it is a parody of a self-help book. It does, however, challenge one to go … Continue reading →

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Ignoring History

Posted on 17 March 2019 by A Gentleman's Rapier

Just read this great essay by David Starkey in the Mail . Got me thinking of other historical precedents in Britain, and how MPs are ignoring them at their – and the nation’s – peril. Such as the history of … Continue reading →

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