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Tag: democracy

Tabloids muddy the waters

A democracy needs perspective and humility.
Continue reading Tabloids muddy the waters

Posted on December 3, 2019November 28, 2019Categories PoliticsTags democracy, Murdoch, populism, tabloids1 Comment on Tabloids muddy the waters

Can an Ethiopian change his skin or a leopard its spots?

After the outcome of the US presidential election, media pundits fell over themselves to debate whether Mr Nasty had miraculously turned into Mr Statesman. Continue reading Can an Ethiopian change his skin or a leopard its spots?

Posted on November 15, 2016November 10, 2016Categories PoliticsTags democracy, leopard spots, Trump, US electionLeave a comment on Can an Ethiopian change his skin or a leopard its spots?
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