John Rowland
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I recall an English cricket commentator pondered on the Aussie cricketer Rod Marsh’s nickname. Was he known as Bacchus after the god of wine in tribute to his legendary appetite for alcohol? No. It’s because there’s a town in Australia called Bacchus Marsh. A step up from Marshy, I suppose #r4today
December 5, 2025 at 8:51 AM
I recall an English cricket commentator pondered on the Aussie cricketer Rod Marsh’s nickname. Was he known as Bacchus after the god of wine in tribute to his legendary appetite for alcohol? No. It’s because there’s a town in Australia called Bacchus Marsh. A step up from Marshy, I suppose #r4today
While you might argue that statement is a synopsis of Einstein’s views, it is not a quote from him and shouldn’t be presented as such.
December 2, 2025 at 10:56 AM
While you might argue that statement is a synopsis of Einstein’s views, it is not a quote from him and shouldn’t be presented as such.
That’s probably why you didn’t get the Newsnight job
December 2, 2025 at 9:37 AM
That’s probably why you didn’t get the Newsnight job
I’m not commenting on the merits of the case but Robinson’s approach which I thought was downright rude
December 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I’m not commenting on the merits of the case but Robinson’s approach which I thought was downright rude
The madness imho is the notion that forecasts are so accurate that we worry about getting relatively trivial numbers right 5 years from now.
Tax and other revenues amount to over £1 trillion. We spend a similar amount. So, will the government find £6b in savings? Who cares? It’s a rounding error.
Tax and other revenues amount to over £1 trillion. We spend a similar amount. So, will the government find £6b in savings? Who cares? It’s a rounding error.
December 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The madness imho is the notion that forecasts are so accurate that we worry about getting relatively trivial numbers right 5 years from now.
Tax and other revenues amount to over £1 trillion. We spend a similar amount. So, will the government find £6b in savings? Who cares? It’s a rounding error.
Tax and other revenues amount to over £1 trillion. We spend a similar amount. So, will the government find £6b in savings? Who cares? It’s a rounding error.
No unread emails? No unacknowledged diary invitations? No pending software updates? S/he is broadcasting their project management capabilities to the world. It’s a CV.
November 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
No unread emails? No unacknowledged diary invitations? No pending software updates? S/he is broadcasting their project management capabilities to the world. It’s a CV.
Very interesting comment given that he is routinely criticised for his perceived views
November 12, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Very interesting comment given that he is routinely criticised for his perceived views
Well I agree. I’m making the point that it was useful to interview him.
November 11, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Well I agree. I’m making the point that it was useful to interview him.
He said the Capitol is a public building (which it is). So entering it is not a criminal act. If he defended “marauders” and rioters, I didn’t hear it.
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
He said the Capitol is a public building (which it is). So entering it is not a criminal act. If he defended “marauders” and rioters, I didn’t hear it.