I digress … thoughts on fish & the environment
I’ve just been reminded this issue promo video by the fur industry. Now, I am not a fan of fur coats. But, when I watched this first time, I really thought this was a spoof video by the anti-fur lobby. A lot of interests are politically disasters when they open their mouths. This group, whose … Read more
A lot is written about public affairs. I have come to the profession late in life. I have spent most of my life working for politicians and NGOs. Why is it that some interests win and others don’t? 5 Core Lessons I have simplified things down to: 1.Speak up an defend (promote) yourself in … Read more
Mark Penn has been brought in by Microsoft to lead the fight against Google. Mark Penn is a serious political pro. He is a bruiser. He relaxes by running campaigns and trampling his candiates’ opponents. He’s very good at it. The New York Times profile points out that this at last shows a seriousness of mind … Read more
Simple Works Environmentalists are an earnest low. They think people will be persuaded by science and reason. Asking people to change their lives is not easy. It is harder if the issue is not explained to them. On Climate Change there is often a battle of data between two sides. The politicians are confused and … Read more