A Conversation for The Trouble With Democracy
I think that my vote is a good as yours
Loup Dargent Posted Apr 29, 2003
"pleads for mercy as well 
just in case he can't open new account..."
I think that my vote is a good as yours
Trout Montague Posted Apr 29, 2003
The Independent On Sunday (27 April 2003).
"Why Do Women Love The Mail?"
I think that my vote is a good as yours
Loup Dargent Posted Apr 29, 2003
someone is asking for trouble...
Doctor Trout... so tell us then: why do women love the Mail?!...
I think that my vote is a good as yours
Trout Montague Posted Apr 29, 2003
(Reportedly) because it addresses their insecurities, mostly in terms of cellulite.
I think that my vote is a good as yours
Trout Montague Posted Apr 29, 2003
Just reread. It's "exploits", not "addresses".
I think that my vote is a good as yours
Trout Montague Posted Apr 29, 2003
Not to mention "disgusting politics" and an alleged obsession with astrology.
I think that my vote is a good as yours
sprout Posted Apr 29, 2003
I would agree with that. In terms of the wider attraction of the Mail, I think it's because it panders to the unpleasant side of (some) Brits and implies that commonly held prejudices (like those in the article this thread is attached to) are acceptable and justified.
It also plays on people's fears of an uncertain world.
Sprout
I think that my vote is a good as yours
Pinniped Posted Apr 29, 2003
Greetings Gents...
(and Mz.Sat, in case that unsubtle prod from Trout has engaged your formidable attention)
Just in case anyone is remotely interested, I can reveal that the Mail fixation seems to have started here :
A947937
(truly weird...)
and progressed to here :
F82999?thread=242266
No, I didn't think you would be. Never mind. Well...carry on then...
Pin
I think that my vote is a good as yours
sprout Posted Apr 30, 2003
Like the article. Very good.
Sprout
I think that my vote is a good as yours
Ancient Brit Posted Apr 30, 2003
Thanks Pinniped your posting aids understanding.
The best thing about the Mail is the TV Guide given away with the Saturday edition.
I think that my vote is a good as yours
Trout Montague Posted May 2, 2003
Sunday Express (screeeeeeeeeeeeeeeech) has some anti-Mail stuff.
Not sure it has objectivity though.
I think that my vote is a good as yours
Saturnine Posted May 24, 2003
How fortunate for you all that I have been offline.
Exploits WHAT insecurities? I love my cellulite. And I am sure you boys love yours too...
I think that my vote is a good as yours
Pinniped Posted May 25, 2003
Hang on a minute here!
Wolves are not fat (not even French ones). They're sleek and lithe.
Seals, on the other hand...
*rolls over for a tummy*
I think that my vote is a good as yours
Loup Dargent Posted May 25, 2003
hehe... saturnine must have been poking my h2g2 clone's fat bits...
loup
I think that my vote is a good as yours
Ancient Brit Posted Jun 10, 2008
In a truly democtatic society should a 'good' expense account double your salary.
A quick look shows that Blare has been and gone without a mention.
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