I would say that the difference between me and virtually every other relatively successful journalist or publisher is that I don't regard other journalists or VIPs as any more important than the people we write for. In fact, my sympathies are very much more towards the outsiders.

Many people probably say that, but my record speaks for itself.

Of course, not pandering to egos does make IA a target and I have, regrettably, I must inform you received rather severe and harrowing bouts of sustained intimidation. But enough about my family...

All that drives me is to be true, make a few people laugh and be able to look at myself in the mirror the next morning. I usually succeed, though the last can be a challenge sometimes...

Many people may find this as surprising, but I don't regard myself as a "lefty". I believe we have moved, in general, as a nation and civilisation, so far to the right I'm now seen as being on the "left" side of the political spectrum. I believe in equity, fairness and incentive.

What I do oppose is graft, greed, plutocracy and totalitarianism. We also opposed fascism barely two generations ago. Soon, I see, we will need to do it again. And it will be bloody and terrifying and painful. But necessary. I weep for the near future.

I could tell jokes all day. Throwaway lines. Witty rejoinders. Cutting barbs. Sly irony. Annoying puns, loaded with double and sometimes treble entendre. But you deserve to know what lies behind, if anything. Now let's flip back to our normal service.

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