Some interesting articles:
'Why Democracy is always unfair' - New Scientist is on a roll it seems.
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First past the post is a rubbish electoral system' - I generally like Tom Harris; it's always weird to read the political opinions of a politician who actually believes them, but it's a good weird. This sermon certainly provides plenty of food for thought.
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Father is still stuck in Nigeria as the seven days mourning has commenced and pretty much everything is shut up. However, there seems to be no sign of the insane and bloody rioting taking place as the BBC promised. Oh you. Don't ever change *grumbles*...