Culture Shock

Tony Blair believes it is right

stevesalfield — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:52:13 +0000

Tony Blair repeatedly justifies his political actions with “I believed it was right”.
Well that’s not good enough.
I would have been sacked from my much lower profile job if I made decisions simply because I believe them to be right.

When making major decisions, especially those that affect the whole world, you need to act dispassionately, on sound evidence not personal belief. He did not.

Druid for lunch

stevesalfield — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:54:50 +0000

Went to The Druid for lunch today

Giant Lafree electric bike

stevesalfield — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 20:51:13 +0000

This is supposed to be the best one. I rode a friend’s in the Isle of Wight and going up hills was like cycling on the flat on an ordinary bike.

Dartington Hall

stevesalfield — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 20:43:13 +0000

Stately home now used for alternative artistic courses, concerts etc

Saltaire mill

stevesalfield — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 20:38:14 +0000

Huge old mill now used as an art gallery and with various arty shops. Hockney exhibition. In Saltaire, a model village in West Yorkshire