Ramblings of an Ordinary Man

Nowhere Man: A portrait of ‘Blairite’ contempt

The Labour Party, indeed the British people, don’t need another snake oil salesman. Shiny smiles and smart suits don’t build houses, they don’t defend workers rights and they certainly don’t protect the NHS.

jeffgoulding July 29, 2016 8 Comments

Lies, damn lies and false narratives

Labour's self-styled moderates are using the doctrine of false narrative to undermine party democracy. It is a tool Labour's enemies have perfected down the years and it should shame Corbyn's right-wing opponents.

Politics through the looking-glass

This is looking-glass land, where Angela Eagle can claim to be able to unite a movement, despite being unable to unite her own Constituency Labour Party; or for that matter coordinate a press conference.

Chilcot, Iraq and the illusion of democracy

Chilcot shows that, despite the poppies and commemorations down the years, politicians have failed to learn the lessons of history and have been repeating them through the ages.

A tonic for the troops: A warning to the plotters

The day began with feelings of solidarity, determination and just a hint of resignation. A heady brew of betrayal and […]

Defending Corbyn: A battle for the soul of Labour

Inside the halls of privilege the establishment conspire to oust Corbyn. Outside the masses fight to save him. Can there be a more telling metaphor for the problems facing Labour today?

Brexit blues, principles and food on the table

Sometimes you just have to get stuff off your chest. Sometimes you simply have to wallow in your misery. It […]

Voting Leave? What are you really angry about?

Remember the run up to last General Election? What a time that was. If you recall Britain was in a […]

Hope will never be silent

My thoughts in the aftermath of today's terrible shooting in Florida and the danger of despair

Media get their coup: Just not the one they wanted

Cameron's gamble on Europe leads to open revolt. Now Labour have a chance to set out a positive vision for Europe.

Why I won’t be giving up the fight for a socialist Labour Party

The challenge that faces Labour today is whether to run from the fight, or stand firm and see it through? I won’t be running.

jeffgoulding February 24, 2017 65 Comments

The ‘moderate tendency’ and the entitlement delusion

The subversion of democracy, even when it seeks to damage those we disagree with, harms all of us.

Jeremy Corbyn: A revolution in plain sight

In their thousands they came. Carrying home-made placards, they came. Women pushing prams, their kids in tow, the young, middle-aged […]

Dear Tom, about this Trotsky thing…..

Attempts to use the word 'Trotskyist' as an insult, are both politically illiterate and designed to place certain ideas beyond the political pale.

Why I’m voting for Corbyn, and why you should too

The idea that any Labour government is better than a Tory one sells our people short. Yes we need Labour in power, but to do what? If not to transform society into one, in which all people are of equal value, and where wealth and power are distributed equitably, then it is for nothing.