Tag: media
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THE LOSING BATTLE
‘I don’t want to be pedantic, but that isn’t what happened.’ ‘It was, I heard it with my own ears.’ ‘Right, but factually, that isn’t what happened. Who did you hear it from?’ ‘A guy I know that was there.’ ‘Could he maybe have made it up, or not got the full story? Because, again, […]
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THE OPPRESSED
The rain poured down. It was freezing. We stood around waiting. There came the fanfare and we all looked towards the balcony. He appeared, his arm raised, a smile on his face. He was surrounded by acolytes, the same people who had days ago been denouncing him on all media outlets. ‘Hail to the King! […]
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A NEW KIND OF UTOPIA
Lockdown again.Office closed, furlough scheme extended.Legally I cannot do any work if I’ve been furloughed.Stay home, stay safe.Raining outside, and cold. Forget exercise.The freezer is stocked up and more food is being delivered straight to my door.Time for feet up, Netflix on, or maybe a good book.Couple of indulgent snacks and maybe a glass of […]
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THE MINISTRY OF DISTRACTION
‘What’s it to be today, Sir?’ ‘Options?’ ‘Well, we have the usual of course: immigration outrage, racial injustice, free school meals for the poorest children…’ ‘Stop, stop, stop. Are you mad? All of those can be linked back to me. What else?’ ‘Ah, you want something a bit juicier, more conspiracy theory. How about the […]
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ANOTHER DAY AT CABLE NEWS NETWORK
Fred Casey looked over the Columbus Circle intersection at the Trump International Hotel. Shuffling his feet to generate some warmth against the autumnal chill, he finished his coffee before heading inside. As he walked through the entrance he saw Sam Jones running across the reception, almost colliding with unaware workers. ‘What’s happening?’ he shouted. ‘Another […]
Iain Kelly 