Less Ordinary

I am irritated by (mostly) politicians and (also) media-types referring to "ordinary people". I don't mind being a regular, normal, ordinary chap, but when they wield it, the phrase comes with the patronising implication that they are somehow better than ordinary. And as we have seen for a long time and especially in recent years, many politicians in particular and journalists in general tend to range from 'ordinary' downwards. I log occurrences here and send offenders a postcard.

Saturday, 14 March 2015

#10 Bridget Kendall & #11 Prof. Michael Sandel

Bridget Kendall

Prof. Michael Sandel

Two sightings on radio 4 today, at 17:20 and 20:30 (the latter twice in
one sentence). Details to follow.

The first was Bridget Kendall, presenting PM and introducing a report on the Pope. Image from Wikipedia.

The second was Prof. Michael Sandel, The Public Philosopher, discussing democracy. Image from the BBC.
97p for the postcard to Cambridge MA.

Less Ordinary

Saturday, 14 March 2015

#10 Bridget Kendall & #11 Prof. Michael Sandel

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