Monthly Archives: February 2013

Mali misadventures – are we following the French into folly?

Mali misadventures: are we following the French into folly? Guest article by ALASTAIR PAYNTER “History does not repeat itself,” Mark Twain is reported to have said, “but it does rhyme.” When it comes to recent Anglo-French intervention in Africa, there … Continue reading

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The enthralled Tories

The enthralled Tories DEREK TURNER David Cameron’s crusade to legalize “gay marriage” has been superficially successful – at least until it gets to the House of Lords – but it has alienated and puzzled many natural conservatives. Despite many months … Continue reading

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Roy Kerridge’s Uncollected Folk

Uncollected Folk ROY KERRIDGE The sleeve notes of an early Elvis Presley L.P. describe rock and roll as “commercial folk music”. This is not as far-fetched as it appears. Elvis used to be known as the Hillbilly Cat, and served … Continue reading

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