Editorial
Delay rather than resistance
Party political manoeuvring between the Greek social-democratic, conservative and fascist parties has delayed acceptance of the blackmail demands presented by the troika of European Union, International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank.
Features
An imperial adventure set to continue
The growing intervention in Syrian internal affairs demonstrates the West's blatant attempt to rally reactionary Arab forces in support of its continued domination of the region, says George Galloway
Letters
Bad old days of killer health 'system'
Wednesday 08 February 2012
Our health service service has always been anathema to the Tories. They are still madly in love with the old system where the rich could buy the best medical care in Europe, while the rest of us died of neglect.
Sawtell's critique a joy to read
Wednesday 08 February 2012
What a joy it was to read Jeff Sawtell's criticism of David Hockney's art (M Star).
Reading the wrong cards
Wednesday 08 February 2012
As an experienced tarot reader I found the use of tarot cards in the February 6 cartoon very interesting.
Goodwin just tip of the iceberg
Wednesday 08 February 2012
While I suppose we should welcome the removal of Fred Goodwin's knighthood - although why we don't abolish the whole system is still beyond me - we must not fall into the traps that such moves create.
Shareholders' only concern is their cut
Wednesday 08 February 2012
One aspect of the controversy over bankers' bonuses has gone unremarked. Many of the complaints come from shareholders distressed at the size of bonuses paid to the bosses who run the financial institutions they choose to invest in.
I almost feel sorry for Fred
Wednesday 08 February 2012
One could almost feel sorry for Fred the Shred, having been demonised, anathematised and now dishonoured when these actions should clearly be applied to the system that allowed him, and paid him extremely well, to do what he did.
Labour's rule of the cronies must be challenged
Tuesday 07 February 2012
The problem with the Labour Party is its MPs. Too many of them got their jobs through being leadership placemen (and occasionally placewomen).
Same old story 40 years on
Tuesday 07 February 2012
Greece, "the birthplace of democracy," is under threat from unelected commissioners running the country's finances.
Star's 20p price rise worth every penny
Tuesday 07 February 2012
A 20 pence increase to the price of the Morning Star is OK with me.