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In reply to the discussion: New Year Honours List [View all]

non sociopath skin

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2. I long ago gave up even trying to take the "Honours" system seriously
Sun Dec 30, 2012, 08:25 AM
Dec 2012

It's the political establishment's reward for good - and conventional (Yes, Tracey ) behaviour.

If they ever wanted it to be taken seriously, they'd begin by changing the name. When Mussolini started banging on about reviving the Roman Empire, the consensus was that he was a dangerous nut job. But we go on pretending twice a year that we still have one.

The Skin

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