As we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns—the ones we don’t know we don’t know. Donald Rumsfeld 1932-2021Greeted at the time by bemused news corps as gobbledygook, and later roundly ridiculed by commentators … [Read more...] about Little did he know: Donald Rumsfeld (RIP?)
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Testing times for Scottish Parliament
With much of Scotland in semi-lockdown, there’s no live entertainment for around four million of us. No theatres, no cinemas, no concert halls, no basement gigs. But there is Scottish Parliament TV Not a packed house – Covid requirements leave many chamber seats unfilled, and no-one in the public gallery. But nicely filmed, streamed live to your living room and (perhaps even … [Read more...] about Testing times for Scottish Parliament
Boris Johnson: Covid-19 and the dark side of optimism
Since the prime minister was discharged from intensive care after his treatment for Covid-19, British newspapers, notably The Sunday Times, have carried critical articles arguing that the UK Government was too slow to deal with the pandemic. Instead of taking prompt action to ensure social distancing, outlaw mass events, or implement appropriate testing, the government wasted … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson: Covid-19 and the dark side of optimism
Wha’s aboot oor Bubblyjock vote?
T’is wan maist mad, foolish, deidly wurgame! Robert McDowellSco’ish ballad Yuletide Denner odefrae ae Professor fer von Poser 2019*Note: Bubblyjock is Scots for Turkey as edible roast.Wisnae flights o’fancy f’monie t’think/Brexit’s a pairt o’ Breetish tradition./ Siclike Bubblyjock f’Yuletide denner,/No fish, doddies o’ beef wi’ dumplin’/ In history nae dout … [Read more...] about Wha’s aboot oor Bubblyjock vote?